Stories for 2003 , page 108

Monday, March 10th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Falkland error destroyed British helicopter

The British Ministry of Defence has been accused of attempting to keep secret during the 1982 Falklands War the fact that a British army helicopter was shot down by a missile from a Royal Navy warship, killings its four occupants.

Monday, March 10th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Britain's Queen Emphasizes Partnerships

Queen Elizabeth II used her Commonwealth Day message Monday to emphasize the importance of nations working together to build a better world.

Monday, March 10th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Fisheries: Misreporting of Catches

On Friday, 7 March 2003, the Owners and Master of the Taiwanese jigger Jih Shin 1, appeared before Stanley Magistrates Court to each answer 8 charges of providing false information.

Sunday, March 9th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine presidential race.

Argentines will have to choose from among 15 politicians, four of them from the Peronist party, in the April 27th presidential election.

Friday, March 7th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update

Headlines: 'No reason'why shares sale should increase fuel prices; Governor's Cup for Champ Ron Rozee; Cruise visitors.

Friday, March 7th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Actualización Penguin News

Titulares: “No hay razón” para que la venta de acciones aumente el precio de los combustibles; La Copa del Gobernador para el Camperon Ron Rooze; Visita de cruceros.

Thursday, March 6th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Vessel owners call for action against illegal fishing

Jigger owners are angry that 50 to 90 foreign vessels are being allowed to continue catching squid illegally within Argentina's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Wednesday, March 5th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Lady Thatcher becomes first Patron of Falklands Association

Baroness Thatcher has been appointed Patron of the Falkland Islands Association ? a unique honorary post never before offered in the history of the Association.

Wednesday, March 5th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine Court Overturns Currency Rule

The Supreme Court today overturned a government decree that forcibly converted dollar-denominated bank accounts to the Argentine peso.

Tuesday, March 4th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Regional News from Pta. Arenas

Headlines: Punta Arenas employment stable; Livestock Show; Abundant shrimp; Chile plans to double animal exports; President Lagos in Antarctica; Toothfish conference.