Falkland Islands News, page 974

Tuesday, November 21st 2000 - 20:00 UTC

More thrust to Argentine-British relations.

Argentina is planning a greater thrust in its relations with Great Britain, particularly regarding the Falkland Islands and with this purpose has added another responsibility to Ambassador Susana Ruiz Ceruti, currently head of South Atlantic Affairs.
As of last week the lady also holds the position of Secretary of Foreign Affairs, a post usually held by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Tuesday, November 21st 2000 - 20:00 UTC

Swazie's Falkland Yomp.

“Swazie” Turner has just returned from an epic adventure in the Falkland Islands having pushed himself in his wheelchair 72 miles from Port San Carlos to Stanley, the capital of the Islands, to raise money for charity.
Ron “Swazie” Turner, a former policeman and fireman, who earlier this year completed the John O'Groats to Lands End journey in a record-breaking 45 days, hopes to raise £10,000 for charity.

Monday, November 20th 2000 - 20:00 UTC

“Territorial integrity principle”.

The tenth edition of the Ibero-american summit held last week in Panama requested Great Britain to resume as soon as possible, the dialogue with Argentina concerning the disputed Falklands/Malvinas Islands sovereignty.

Friday, November 17th 2000 - 20:00 UTC

FIDF Exercise Begins.

Thursday, November 16th 2000 - 20:00 UTC

South Atlantic Breaking News.

Thursday, November 16th 2000 - 20:00 UTC

Argentine Foreign Minister Hopes to Speed up Falkland Talks.

Wednesday, November 15th 2000 - 20:00 UTC

Former Falklands Department Head to be Montserrat Governor.

A diplomat well-known to Falkland Islanders as former Head of the South Atlantic and Antarctic Department, Tony Longrigg, has been appointed Governor of Montseratt, the Caribbean Island whose inhabitants are still suffering from the effects of volcanic eruptions in recent years.

Wednesday, November 15th 2000 - 20:00 UTC

MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency

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