Falkland Islands

• 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.

• Thursday, February 20th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  British Member of Parliament urges “Dialogue with Argentina”.

  A Conservative Member of the British Parliament has urged the Falkland Islands Government to enter into a dialogue with the Argentine Government on, 'matters of mutual interest'.

• Thursday, February 20th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Fisheries News.

  Headlines: Chubut vessel owners warned: no records, no permit; Argentina's tariffs hit Ecuadorian tuna; Fisheries development top priority for Brazil; Scientists cracking white shrimp genetic code; Shellfish sector considers industrial seed production; WWF warns fish farming eating into wild fish stocks.

• Wednesday, February 19th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Kofi Annan appeals to G 24.

  Kofi Annan, UN Secretary General has called on the administering Powers of listed colonies and the UN Committee of 24 to work together in the search for “innovative and practical ways to reinvigorate the decolonisation process and enable us to close this unfinished chapter in history.”

• Wednesday, February 19th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  “Marco Polo” in Antarctic emergency.

  The luxurious “Marco Polo” with 538 passengers and a crew of 320 had to return urgently to Ushuaia after experiencing three cracks in the hull while sailing in the South Shetland Islands.

• Tuesday, February 18th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Breaking News

  Headlines: Punta Arenas loosing to Ushuaia; Milk scare; Wine exports up; Ushuaia, Calafate and Puerto Madryn; Santiago airport and Lan Chile praises; The most obese in Chile.