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Stories for November 17th 2001

• Saturday, November 17th 2001 - 20:00 UTC

  A General Election will be held in the Falklands on 22 November.

  While sovereignty discussions are out, several candidates have recognized the need to talk with Argentina, on items of mutual benefit. Among the 'new' candidates, Ian Hansen, a farmer on West Falklands told the electorate, 'It is probably in our benefit to converse with other countries, including Argentina, on the issue of conservation. However I would be against any form of direct trade or air/sea link with Argentina until their false claim to our Islands is dropped'.