Falkland Islands

• Friday, February 28th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  More EU funds to scrap hake fleet ...

  The European Commission is following the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) reform with a proposal to create an additional EUR 32 million fund for decommissioning hake and cod vessels by reprogramming structural funds for the period 2004-2006. The proposal, subject to Council of Ministers and European Parliament approval, aims to redirect Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) vessel construction and modernisation funds towards fleet reduction

• Friday, February 28th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Penguin News Update

  Headlines: Stanley's rapid repair team mend Around Alone yacht; Abattoir volumes up; Camp sports week; Cruise vessel visits.

• Thursday, February 27th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Toxins made by peat.

  Humans have been putting highly toxic chemicals into the environment by burning peat for centuries, scientists say. Today, large amounts of these dioxins are released from waste incinerators, but research shows we have been exposed to these toxins since even before the industrial revolution.

• Thursday, February 27th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Fisheries News.

  Headlines:Agreement boosts Chilean salmon exports to Japan; Galician fishermen back to work; Argentine shrimp exports down in 2002; Modern marine bio-technology centre in Vigo; Argentina lifts restrictions on Ecuadorian tuna; EU drops salmon dumping investigation; Cantabrian and north-western fishing limits modified.

• Wednesday, February 26th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Argentine passport problem.

  A forgotten passport, left behind in Rio Grande, curtailed a planned long weekend in the Falklands for a group of Argentine private pilot enthusiasts.

• Wednesday, February 26th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Almost a century in Antarctica. “Belgrano Expedition”

  Argentina celebrated over the week end the 99th anniversary of its presence in Antarctica. On February 22, 1904, a group of Argentines began managing the Weather and Magnetic Observatory in Laurie Island, belonging to the South Orkney that had been originally established by a Scottish expedition.

• Tuesday, February 25th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  A half secret adventure, with praise for Islanders.

  Six Argentines who love flying and the spirit of adventure last weekend crossed to “Islas Malvinas”, an experience described as “unforgettable” and “profoundly emotional”; but also with much praise for the work attitude and achievements of the Islanders.

• Monday, February 24th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Praise for Falklands for Veterans' Pilgrimage

  In the biggest ever issue of the Falkland Islands Association Newsletter, just published, Falkland Islanders are highly praised and thanked by veterans of the 1982 Falklands War for the tremendous effort they put into welcoming the 20th anniversary pilgrimage of the South Atlantic Medal Association ? SAMA (1982).

• Friday, February 21st 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Argentina licences for 106 jiggers

  Despite objections, Argentine authorities are allowing 15 bare boat jigger charters to participate in this year's squid harvest in Argentine waters. The Federal Fisheries Council (CFP) decided that a fleet of 57 registered jiggers, plus the 19 jiggers that were added for the current season and a bare boat chartered jigger fleet of up to 30 vessels was compatible with a sustainable fishery.

• Friday, February 21st 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Penguin News Update

  Headlines: Students conquer Tumbledown; 'Albatross death' ship fined; FLH sheep shortage; Flight trends viewed.