FORMER Governor David Tatham hopes to publish his new book, which catalogues many historical and modern Falklands characters, in time for the 25th anniversary of the Falklands War.
HMS Southampton and RFA Grey Rover until recently posted in the Falkland Islands were involved in the seizure in the Caribbean of a cargo ship with three and half tons of cocaine with a street value in the United Kingdom of some £ 350 million, reports the Royal Navy.
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War documentary is a family affair;
Decoders seized ?in compliance with copyright and piracy laws'; Tattooist's prank; Busy schedule for MPs; Visiting cruisers this week.
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Falklands to discuss full time Councillors and Governor's role; Falklands' 25th anniversary Liberation Committee. Experimental fishing proposals approved
The recruitment process for the next Governor of Gibraltar is already under way, and the Foreign Office hopes to make an announcement in the spring, Douglas Alexander, Foreign Office Minister has told the Commons. Peter Caruana, Chief Minister, is being consulted on this process.
Three United Kingdom MPs will be visiting the Falkland Islands for a week in mid February in a familiarization tour. They will be accompanied by the Islands London Representative Sukey Cameron.
ADMIRAL Sir Alan West, First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, back in the Falklands last week says that visiting the Islands is, always a very emotional experience.
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Congregation celebrates Kathy's historic ordination; Officers charged; Appeals rejected; Williams appeal; Maxi's fund grows; This week's cruise chips.
British and Argentinian sailors commemorated the fallen of the 1982 South Atlantic campaign at a ceremony in Ushuaia, Argentina held on 24 January 2006.
HMS Spartan, a 1982 Falklands' conflict veteran hunter-attack submarine this week left HM Naval Base Clyde for the last time following a successful 28 years of service with the Royal Navy.