British Antarctic Survey in new bid to fly from Falklands

Monday, August 10th 2009 - 12:07 UTC

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The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is standing by its policy to use the Falkland Islands as its gateway to the frozen continent. That’s the message delivered by John Pye, head of logistics at BAS, who was in the Islands for a whistle-stop visit at the weekend. Read full article

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JFP
This article must include “Malvinas” in every part in which the island's name is mentioned, as per UN Resolution Nº2065 (1965).
Aug 11th, 2009 - 10:37 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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J.A. Roberts
@JFP

Res 2065/65 says nothing of the sort. You should get your facts right!
Aug 14th, 2009 - 02:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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J.A. Roberts
@JFP

Oh and by the way, does Argentina, the Argentine press etc ever refer to the islands as ”Falkland Islands (Malvinas)”?

I don't don't think so...
Aug 14th, 2009 - 02:30 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Expat Kelper
The following instructions to UN Editors should clarify the position for our brainwashed friend JFP, the combined name was simply to be used in UN documents it is not an instruction to the world at large .......

Editorial directive
Prepared by Editorial Control

To: All those concerned with drafting and editing United Nations documents and publications

Subject: Nomenclature of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
1.
In accordance with a decision of the Fourth Committee of the General Assembly at its 1560th meeting, on 18 November 1965, of which note was taken by the General Assembly at the 1398th plenary meeting, on 16 December 1965, the name to be applied to the Territory of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) in all United Nations documents is the following:
(a)
In English, “Falkland Islands (Malvinas)”;
(b)
In Spanish, “Islas Malvinas (Falkland Islands)”;
(c) In all languages other than English and Spanish, the equivalent of “Falkland Islands (Malvinas)”.
2.
This nomenclature should be used in all documents and publications emanating from the Secretariat. The only exceptions to be permitted may be in the verbatim reproduction of a speech or text in which the speaker or author has used a different designation.
ST/CS/SER.A/42

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Aug 16th, 2009 - 09:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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nitrojuan
Ushuaia is the only gateway to Antarctica. Stanley dont exist.
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Billy
Usuhaia is the mirror of Stanley.

Free Falklands.
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