Falkland Islands

• Wednesday, October 6th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  “New Polar”: New Technology

  Efficiency and cost saving, achieved by the use of state-of-the art technology distinguish the New Polar, latest addition to the Falkland Islands fishing fleet. Vessel owners, Polar Limited hosted a reception on board the recently Falkland flagged vessel on Friday evening.

• Tuesday, October 5th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  HMS Leeds Castle rededicates Ardent Antelope cross.

  HMS Leeds Castle, in one of her last acts before departing the Falkland Islands, rededicated the Ardent-Antelope Cross on a typically blustery September day.

• Tuesday, October 5th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  Travel Mart Latin America: New Argentine Protest.

  “The Argentine Government wishes to remind that the Malvinas Islands, Southern Georgias and South Sandwich Islands and the maritime spaces around them are an integral part of the Argentine national territory and, illegitimately occupied by the United Kingdom of Britain and Northern Ireland, are the subject of a sovereignty dispute between the two countries.”

• Tuesday, October 5th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  Fruit from California to Falklands.

  Fresh fruit from as far a field as the United States of America is now gracing the fresh produce cabinets in the West Store of Stanley.

• Monday, October 4th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  Gibraltar: Breaking News

  Headlines:
  Spain to participate in Trafalgar celebration; Spanish travel writers in Gibraltar; La Linea claims forefront of relations; Opposition leader meets Tony Blair. ?I'll stand again says Caruana.

• Monday, October 4th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  New Senior Magistrate takes up post.

  New Senior Magistrate Clare Faulds arrived in the Falkland Islands last week and is settling into her new work place.

• Monday, October 4th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  Self Determination Right Under Attack Say FI Councillors.

  The need for overseas representation of Falkland Islands interests to counter Argentine government lobbying was a theme picked up by nearly every member during speeches in support of the Motion for Adjournment, which signaled the end of last week's meeting of the Falkland Islands Legislative Council.

• Friday, October 1st 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  Penguin News Update.

  Headlines:
  BBC weatherman visits Islands;
  Scallop fishing potential to be further investigated; News in brief: Fishing licencing; Lang set for FIDC role; ExCo and LegCo coverage.

• Thursday, September 30th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  New Zealand Consultants.

  Two New Zealand Consultants will be arriving in the islands this weekend to review Falklands import procedures and issues relating to bio-security.

• Thursday, September 30th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  Falkland Oil and Gas Limited.

  Falkland Oil and Gas Limited, which holds a 77.5% interest in seven exploration
  licences covering approximately 33,700 sq km to the south and east of the Falkland Islands,
  announces that it has conditionally placed 25,000,000 shares at an issue price of 40p, raising £10 million (before expenses).