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Falkland Islands

  • Wednesday, November 20th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    1982 veterans' big thank you to Falkland Islanders

    More than 200 British war veterans have returned from their 20th anniversary visit to the Falklands full of praise for the welcome they received from the Islanders. It exceeded all their expectations.

  • Tuesday, November 19th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Breaking News from Chile

    Headlines: Cruise season at full steam; Spanish frigate in Punta Arenas; Chile-EU sign agreement.

  • Friday, November 15th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Penguin News Friday Update

    Headlines: Warm Falklands greeting for Duke of York; Islanders medal; Licence fees lowered but hopes still high for season.

  • Friday, November 15th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Actualización Penguin News

    Titulares: Cálido saludo de las Falklands al Duque de York / Medalla para Isleños / Reducen valor de licencias pero todavía hay esperanza de una buena temporada de pesca.

  • Thursday, November 14th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    British media interest in Falklands veterans

    The Falkland Islands visit of the Duke of York and more than 200 other veterans of the 1982 war has been widely covered in the British media, not just in national newspapers and on major television channels, but especially in local newspapers, local radio and regional television. Some radio stations have carried daily reports, interviewing local men recounting their experiences of the fighting.

  • Tuesday, November 12th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    UK Media

    Falklands veteran helps islander he saved as a baby - Telegraph; Shame of flowers for the vanquished - Express & Star; Falklands Veterans Honoured by Prince ? Daily Press;
    Tribute to Colonel H ?The Sun; Dying inside from wounds you can't see ? Times

  • Tuesday, November 12th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    White flags over Stanley

    20 years after the end of the Falklands War the myth of 'white flags flying over Stanley' on the morning of 14 June 1982, has finally been exploded.

  • Tuesday, November 12th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    New Chief Executive for Falkland Islands Government

    The next Chief Executive will be Chris Simpkins. Chris, 50, is currently Chief Executive of South Holland District Council in Lincolnshire. He hopes to take up post in early March, as the current Chief Executive Michael Blanch reaches the end of his contract.

  • Monday, November 11th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    “Gibraltar issues remain to be discussed with Spain”

    Despite the resounding rejection of the concept of joint sovereignty by the people of Gibraltar in last week's referendum, the office of the British Prime Minister insisted that issues remain to be discussed with Spain regarding the future of the Rock.

  • Monday, November 11th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Falklands focus in remembrance events

    The 20th anniversary of the Falklands war has figured prominently in special services for Remembrance Day commemorating the British and Commonwealth dead of all past wars. The theme was remembrance of -- and gratitude to -- those who died fighting for freedom.