Stories for June 12th 2002

Wednesday, June 12th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

20th Anniversary of Liberation ? Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands population was very hopeful that Queen Elizabeth or another member of the Royal Family would enhance the 20th anniversary of Liberation commemorations (the word ?celebrations' cannot be officially used) which will take place on Friday 14 June. It was not to be, although Prince Andrew, who fought in the 1982 conflict, has promised to visit the Islands in November when around 200 British War veterans are due to return.

Wednesday, June 12th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

England's World Cup Confidence

There is rejoicing throughout Britain that England are through to the next round of the World Cup and satisfaction that Argentina has been eliminated. Television audiences for the match reached record numbers, and the roads were unusually quiet.

Wednesday, June 12th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Richard Ralph to marry?

Former Falkland Islands Governor, Richard Ralph, now ambassador to Romania, is reported in the British Press to be marrying his partner, Jemma Jackson, whom he met and began an affair with in the Falklands.

Wednesday, June 12th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Death of Peruvian statesman ?Belaunde Terry

Fernando Belaunde Terry, twice President of Peru, has died , aged 88. Here is an appraisal of the man and his contribution to Peruvian politics by Mercopress Correspondent Harold Briley, who knew him personally.