Falkland Islands

• Saturday, March 15th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Argentine next-of.-kin ” contented with resumed visit to Falklands.

  A small group of 19 Argentines, all relatives of Servicemen killed during the Falklands War, have concluded their one week visit to the Islands. They were the first authorized group to reach the Falklands since next-of-kin pilgrimages ceased, almost two years ago.

• Friday, March 14th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Darwin Monument moves one step nearer completion

  Members of the Argentine Families Commission responsible for the co-ordinating the projected monument to the Argentine war dead to be built at the Darwin Cemetery hope to visit the Islands next week to put the finishing touches to the paperwork, sign an agreement with a local construction company and set the next stage of this project in motion.

• Friday, March 14th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Actualización Penguin News

  Titulares: Una sentida despedida para el barquito rojo; Juicio civil: Fiscalía contra Gordon Forbes; Acuerdo de pesca es esencial; Accidente en ruta de Isla Oeste; Maestro suspendido.

• Friday, March 14th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Penguin News Update

  Headlines: Sad farewell for Little Red Ship; Civil case heard: AG v Gordon Forbes; Fishing pact vital; West road accident; Teacher suspended.

• Thursday, March 13th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Fisheries News.

  Headlines: Shetland scenic plans under mussel threat; Andalusian fleet urged to claim EU funds; California squid fisheries drastically reduced; Spanish fishermen longing to return to Morocco...more.

• Wednesday, March 12th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Breaking News

  Headlines: Record number of jiggers; Air traffic rockets in Ushuaia; Coordinated effort against FAM; Torres del Paine Park flooded; Chilean Navy concerned about Antarctic traffic;

• Wednesday, March 12th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Next -of- Kin visits resumed.

  After over two years interruption visits to the Falkland Islands by Argentine relatives of servicemen killed during the 1982 South Atlantic War resumed this week.

• Tuesday, March 11th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Falkland Islands Trust appeal

  An appeal for donations has been made by the United Kingdom Falkland Islands Trust (UKFIT) to help it maintain its activities in the Islands, threatened by falling revenue from shares. In its latest annual report, it thanks the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) for its “generous grants” which provide its main funding. “However”, the report says, “income has continued to be affected by the global fall in equity values, jeopardising our future work. Donations to the Trust are therefore warmly welcomed”.

• Monday, March 10th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Falkland error destroyed British helicopter

  The British Ministry of Defence has been accused of attempting to keep secret during the 1982 Falklands War the fact that a British army helicopter was shot down by a missile from a Royal Navy warship, killings its four occupants.

• Monday, March 10th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Britain's Queen Emphasizes Partnerships

  Queen Elizabeth II used her Commonwealth Day message Monday to emphasize the importance of nations working together to build a better world.