Stories for October 2001 , page 2

Friday, October 26th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Minister's tribute as Falklands Showcase opens.

An enthusiastic tribute was paid to the Falkland Islands and its people by British law minister, Baroness Scotland, when she opened the new 90-thousand pound Falklands Government Office “Showcase” in London, which Falklands Representative, Miss Sukey Cameron, described as “a very exciting development, showing people what a dynamic place the modern Falklands is today”.

Friday, October 26th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

“Baltimar Orion” is heading south.

Fully loaded and anxious to arrive in the Falklands in four days time, “Baltimar Orion” will leave Montevideo Harbour today, at 9.30 am, in spite of a thunder and force 5 wind storm.

Thursday, October 25th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Warning to Latin-American terrorists.

Washington warned this week that extremists operating in the “Triple frontier” area between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, as well as terrorist organizations in Colombia, both right wing para-military and left wing guerrilla, are considered potential targets for the US sponsored global anti terrorist war.

Thursday, October 25th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Breaking News from FIBS.

Wednesday, October 24th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

“War on terrorism” emissary .

A high Foreign Office official visited Buenos Aires and Montevideo this week to emphasize to regional governments the importance of keeping a strong coalition in the war on terrorism.

Wednesday, October 24th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Falklands “save the albatross” appeal.

An urgent appeal has gone out from the Falkland Islands for an international campaign to halt the drastic decline in the world's biggest population of black-browed albatross caused by modern fishing methods. The environmental charity, Falklands Conservation, has issued a warning that the albatross is rapidly becoming a global “vulnerable” species.

Tuesday, October 23rd 2001 - 20:00 UTC

South America Breaking News.

Tuesday, October 23rd 2001 - 20:00 UTC

Falklands signs Environment Charter.

In a new drive to protect and enhance the environment for future generations, the Falkland Islands and United Kingdom Governments have agreed to take action on several initiatives which should boost the activities of Falklands Conservation and also Ian Strange's long-standing conservation work on New Island as an “individual environmental champion”.

Monday, October 22nd 2001 - 20:00 UTC

EU inspector to check abattoir next January.

The European Union resident veterinary inspector for Mercosur will be travelling to the Falklands in the second half of next January, the first step in a long ?and expected-- process to enable Falklands lamb and beef to be marketed in Europe.

Monday, October 22nd 2001 - 20:00 UTC