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Falkland Islands

  • Wednesday, April 24th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Artists' exhibition on Falklands Conflict

    An imaginative artistic exhibition commemorating the Falklands Conflict in a new light is attracting the interest of visitors to London's famous Imperial War Museum. It is one of a series of exhibitions marking the 20th anniversary.

  • Tuesday, April 23rd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Breaking News from South America

    Duahlde ready to resign / Armed Forces support democracy / “We can manage” / Census in Chile / Big brother Mexico / IMF again in May / Tierra del Fuego free of FAM

  • Monday, April 22nd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Tribute to Falkland Islands Trust Veterans

    Tribute has been paid to three long-serving members of the Falkland Islands Trust, now retired.

  • Monday, April 22nd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Captain Cook's historic voyage re-visited

    A multi-national crew of 54 qualified personnel and many non-sailors are currently sailing around the world in the majestic ship ?Endeavor', a replica of the original ship in which Captain Cook sailed on his voyage to discover Australia.

  • Sunday, April 21st 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Falklands celebrate Queen's birthday

    Despite frequent snow showers, hundreds of Falkland Islanders paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth 2nd on her 76th birthday.

  • Friday, April 19th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    No panic in Falklands as “disastrous” fishing season continues.

    ?There is absolutely no question of going to the British Government to ask for money, we are a million miles away from that??our objective is to retain internal self-government and internal self-sufficiency'. These were the defiant words of Falkland Islands Councillor Mike Summers in response to a possible revenue loss of many millions of pounds, from the normally lucrative Falklands fishing industry.

  • Friday, April 19th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Penguin News: “Twice a week flight please”

    Penguin News: “Twice a week flight please say Falklands businesses”

  • Thursday, April 18th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Evocative painting for Falklands Commander

    The Commander credited with winning the Falklands land battle in 1982, Major General Julian Thompson, has come face to face with a picture that brings back evocative memories of the last day of the conflict.

  • Thursday, April 18th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Stunning South Georgia website.

    A new web site promoting awareness of the island of South Georgia's beauty, wildlife and heritage has been launched from the Royal Research Ship Discovery by Project Atlantis team of the University of Dundee, accompanied by two members of the Scottish Parliament, Robin Harper and John McAllion.

  • Wednesday, April 17th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Breaking News from South America

    Oil exploration in Uruguay. A French vessel began this week hydrocarbon exploration operations in Uruguay's continental shelf in the River Plate. “Thales Venturer” actually was scheduled to begin April 6th., but climatic conditions postponed the first stage which now is expected to last until April 28th.