BBC World Service Radio reported yesterday (Friday) that discussions between the Falkland Islands Government, Lan Chile and the British military (who administer the Falklands international airport) have reached a detailed stage, and that a formal announcement about a rescheduling of services can be expected within the next four weeks. It has also been confirmed that the Chilean airline is seriously considering doubling its Falklands service to two flights a week.
The Foreign Office in London was alleged to have adopted ?a political approach' when over-ruling a decision by the Director of Fisheries for South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands after he had intended to grant a lucrative long-lining fishing license to a Falklands registered Company, to catch Mero (toothfish), it was stated in Court in Stanley on Friday.