Falkland Islands News, page 930

Wednesday, August 22nd 2001 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands Voyagers Turn for home.

The Falklands couple and their young baby, on their voyage of a lifetime from the Falkland Islands to the far north, have turned for home after a fascinating tour of the Norwegian coast.

Tuesday, August 21st 2001 - 21:00 UTC

Chile expands Antarctic base .

Monday, August 20th 2001 - 21:00 UTC

Parachute jumps raise thousands of pounds for Falklands anniversary visit .

British Falklands veterans are intensifying fund-raising efforts to finance their mass pilgrimage to the Falkland Islands next year to mark the 20th anniversary of the 1982 Conflict.

Thursday, August 16th 2001 - 21:00 UTC

Falkland Is. Prepare to export truly organic meat.

The Falkland Islands have opened an abattoir, built to European Union standards, to allow farmers on the Islands to export meat produced using traditional methods from livestock fed on natural pastures. The steel-framed structure is 6 kilometres from Stanley and will have the capacity to process 1,500 sheep and up to 200 cattle per week.

Thursday, August 16th 2001 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine bases to close.

Wednesday, August 15th 2001 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News.

Tuesday, August 14th 2001 - 21:00 UTC

Faklands Day

Many Falkland Island people are today celebrating Falkland Day. The holiday was introduced in 1992, Heritage year to mark the anniversary of the sighting of the Islands in 1592 by John Davis. This holiday replaced peat cutting Monday, which used to be taken on the first Monday in October.

Monday, August 13th 2001 - 21:00 UTC

MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency

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