Falkland Islands

• Wednesday, January 22nd 2003 - 20:00 UTC

  Falklands veteran Weston opposes Iraq War

  A famous veteran of the 1982 Falklands War, Simon Weston, has joined other military figures in opposing a war against Iraq. And he has again attacked the British Government for being prepared to send troops into battle, at risk of their lives, with what has been widely condemned as faulty equipment, such as the SA80 rifle, prone to jamming in Afghanistan.

• Monday, January 20th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

  Regional News from Pta. Arenas.

  Headlines: Lan Chile raises fares; Pivcevic heads Development Corporation; Encouraging season; Scientific meeting in Punta Arenas; Chilean bankers optimistic.

• Sunday, January 19th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

  Fisheries News

  Headlines: EU preferential tariffs for Argentine fishery; New Zealand welcomes Europe's CFP policy; Galician industry divided over re-opening fisheries; Good catching year in north Chile

• Saturday, January 18th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

  Denis Thatcher recovering from heart surgery

  Sir Denis Thatcher's six hours heart by-pass operation was “a complete success” according to doctors at the Harley Street Clinic in Central London and a family spokesperson said Sir Denis was expected to make a “full recovery”.

• Friday, January 17th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

  Penguin News Update

  Headlines: Falklands ship in Galicia oil spill clean up mission; Ultimate cruise; Sports are on; Five cruise vessels due; Natural sudden death; Man wielding knife.

• Thursday, January 16th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

  Fisheries News

  Headlines: French Navy catches toothfish poacher; New regulations for frozen fish labelling; Santa Catarina hopes for sardine recovery; French crew catch giant squid;

• Wednesday, January 15th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

  Regional News from Pta. Arenas

  Headlines: Magallanes promotes sheep farming; Shearing festival; Less air traffic; Krill research cruise; Chilean salmon exports down.

• Tuesday, January 14th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

  Falklands to start exporting organic meat

  The Falkland Islands' first organic meat exports are poised to leave for the UK in an attempt by the islanders to take a leading role in the premium food sector.

• Monday, January 13th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

  Galtieri: Little UK impact

  Reports of the death of former Argentine President, General Leopoldo Galtieri, were given low prominence in the British media.

• Monday, January 13th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

  'Falklands unconcerned over “Galtieri's death”.

  In the Falkland Islands there has been no outright expression of dismay or delight at the news of the death of former Argentine Military Dictator General Leopoldo Galtieri.