Falkland Islands

• Friday, April 26th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

  Pengin News Friday Update

  600 board Endeavour / Duhalde - will he stay or will he go? / Harbour diesel spill / Understanding'
  for late payers

• Thursday, April 25th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

  UK must resist Argentine sovereignty claim. Sir Rex Hunt's

  The sacrifice of British lives in liberating the Falkland Islands in 1982 and British money and effort since will have been in vain if ever sovereignty is conceded to Argentina, declares former Governor Sir Rex Hunt in his updated book, “My Falkland Days”.

• Thursday, April 25th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

  Falklands hero heads Royal Navy

  A hero of the Falklands war, Admiral Sir Alan West, whose frigate HMS Ardent was bombed and sunk by Argentine aircraft, has been appointed to head the Royal Navy as First Sea Lord. He takes over in September from Admiral Sir Nigel Essenhigh.

• 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”