Stories for July 2004 , page 12

Tuesday, July 13th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Gibraltar opposition tells Spain: MYOB

The Gibraltar GSLP/Liberal Opposition consider that a visit by any Royal Navy vessel to Gibraltar has nothing to do with any foreign country and that the Spanish Government should mind its own business on the issue.

Tuesday, July 13th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

One-to-One with Connie Stevens, new Director of Tourism for Falklands.

Connie Stevens, formerly, Marketing Manager for the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) began her interview with FIBS News Editor, Sue Gyford, on Tuesday by admitting that after just one week in her new job she was “still finding her way.”

Tuesday, July 13th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Menem cleared of link with terrorist attack.

A Swiss judge investigating bank accounts claimed to belong to former Argentine President Carlos Menem said she found nothing to support allegations that he was involved in a bribe scandal to cover up the perpetrators of a 1994 terrorist bombing in Buenos Aires.

Monday, July 12th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Lan Chile obsessed with Argentine market.

“It seems they are afraid of us”, said this weekend Lan Chile's vicepresident Enrique Cueto in direct reference to Aerolíneas Argentina that supposedly so far has been successful in impeding the Chilean flag carrier from having access to the lucrative Argentine air market.

Sunday, July 11th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Falsification of notice for fishery permits discovered.

The perspicacity to obtain fishery permits in Argentine waters has reached unfathomable limits.

Sunday, July 11th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

HMS Tireless in Gibraltar amidst growing protest.

Protests from all quarters in Spain re-opened the wounds of the HMS Tireless saga as the nuclear submarine sailed into Gibraltar last Friday.

Sunday, July 11th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands Media Link-up.

When she left the Falkland Islands weekly, Penguin News, to run the Falkland Islands Broadcasting Station (FIBS) in 2003, former Managing Editor Lisa Riddell was following in the footsteps of the previous Director, veteran broadcaster, Steve Johnston.

Sunday, July 11th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Magallanes “non official relations” with the Falkland Islands.

Punta Arenas main daily La Prensa Austral editorialized this weekend about Governor Howard Pearce's recent visit to the city when he highlighted the importance of Magallanes Region for Falkland Islands trade and its contribution to the quality of life of Islanders.

Saturday, July 10th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

First graduation from Language School.

THE Falkland Islands Languages Organisation (FILO) said goodbye to its first overseas students on Saturday.

Friday, July 9th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:

Freak weather wrecks Port Howard's jetty; Fish confiscated; Flights pessimism; New Senior Magistrate; Dog's flying adventure.