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