Falkland Islands

• Wednesday, August 21st 2002 - 21:00 UTC

  Shackleton Fund Treasurer

  The Shackleton Scholarship Fund (SSF) has a new honorary treasurer, Mr Brian Hill. He takes over the accounts from Sir Rex Hunt, who remains on the London Committee of the Fund.

• Tuesday, August 20th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

  Hero's welcome for “Almirante Irizar”

  The Argentine icebreaker “Almirante Irízar” received a hero's welcome this Sunday in Buenos Aires after its return salvage trip to aid a German scientific vessel trapped by thick ice in Antarctic waters.

• Monday, August 19th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

  Breaking news from Chile

  Chile set to grow less. The International Monetary Fund, IMF, reduced Chile's growth forecasts this year from 3% to 2,6%, and in 2003, from 6% to 4,8%, because of a slower world economic activity and the extent of the regional crisis.

• Friday, August 16th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

  Penguin News Update

  Headlines: FIGAS Christmas 'no fly' is annual embarrassment / A Level results 'disappointing' / BFBS radio live football / Government prepares for the worst with Exercise Alternative Budget.

• Friday, August 16th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

  Actualización Penguin News

  Titulares: Política de “no vuelos” de FIGAS en Navidad, es una molestia anual / Resultados “decepcionantes” de exámenes / BFBS trasmite fútbol en vivo / Gobierno se prepara para lo peor y plantea presupuestos alternativos.

• Thursday, August 15th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

  Pacific countries sponsor plus 200 miles EEZ

  Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia are committed to achieve the extension of the current 200 miles Exclusive Economic Zone, EEZ, in an effort to foster conservation and combat poaching.

• Wednesday, August 14th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

  Antarctic cruises

  Orient Lines 826 passenger MV Marco Polo will offer five Antarctic cruise expeditions this coming December through February, according to the latest edition of AvNews.

• Monday, August 12th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

  News from Punta Arenas

  Headlines:
  Maedi visna in Magallanes; Juvenile delinquency; Navy ceases search; Punta Arenas in recession;
  Tourism training programs; How robust is Chile?; Beware with alcohol; TPA prospects for Magallanes

• Friday, August 9th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

  Weekly Penguin News

  Headlines:
  Big catches create
  cautious optimism; Leeds Castle match; Sugar heaven at Kandy Kabin; Rape allegation; SAMA remember

• Friday, August 9th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

  Successful Games for Falklands Team.

  A series of personal bests and new National records confirmed that the Commonwealth Games of 2002 was the most successful ever for the Falklands.