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Falkland Islands

  • Thursday, February 16th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

    Councillors fully committed to Falklands' agriculture

    Falkland Islands Councillors remain totally committed to the development of the meat industry, the abattoir and the Agriculture Department's Business Plan, said Councillor Ian Hansen portfolio holder for Camp issues.

  • Thursday, February 16th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

    Falklands: MoD mine experts coming in March

    The British Ministry of Defence and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office are making progress on a feasibility study to recommend options for clearing mines from the Falkland Islands left from the 1982 conflict.

  • Friday, February 10th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

    Penguin News Update.

    Headlines:
    Flares spotted near South Georgia: source is a ?mystery'; MPs cancel visit; Cruise ships this week; Polar yachtsman passes Falklands; Ground collision halts flight; Antarctic rower is off again; London winner measures Stanley's marathon.

  • Wednesday, February 8th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

    Falklands' MPs visit cancelled by terrorism debate

    The visit to the Falkland Islands of three British Members of Parliament scheduled for mid February had to be cancelled because of an important terrorism vote in the House next Wednesday.

  • Monday, February 6th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

    Editor's hopes for 2007 Dictionary publication.

    FORMER Governor David Tatham hopes to publish his new book, which catalogues many historical and modern Falklands characters, in time for the 25th anniversary of the Falklands War.

  • Saturday, February 4th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

    HMS Southampton in record drug haul

    HMS Southampton and RFA Grey Rover until recently posted in the Falkland Islands were involved in the seizure in the Caribbean of a cargo ship with three and half tons of cocaine with a street value in the United Kingdom of some £ 350 million, reports the Royal Navy.

  • Friday, February 3rd 2006 - 20:00 UTC

    Penguin News Update.

    Headlines:

    War documentary is a family affair;
    Decoders seized ?in compliance with copyright and piracy laws'; Tattooist's prank; Busy schedule for MPs; Visiting cruisers this week.

  • Wednesday, February 1st 2006 - 20:00 UTC

    Falkland Islands: Breaking News

    Headlines:
    Falklands to discuss full time Councillors and Governor's role; Falklands' 25th anniversary Liberation Committee. Experimental fishing proposals approved

  • Tuesday, January 31st 2006 - 20:00 UTC

    Caruana consulted, new Governor to be named.

    The recruitment process for the next Governor of Gibraltar is already under way, and the Foreign Office hopes to make an announcement in the spring, Douglas Alexander, Foreign Office Minister has told the Commons. Peter Caruana, Chief Minister, is being consulted on this process.

  • Tuesday, January 31st 2006 - 20:00 UTC

    Three MPs on a week Falklands' visit

    Three United Kingdom MPs will be visiting the Falkland Islands for a week in mid February in a familiarization tour. They will be accompanied by the Islands London Representative Sukey Cameron.