Falkland Islands

• Wednesday, March 12th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Next -of- Kin visits resumed.

  After over two years interruption visits to the Falkland Islands by Argentine relatives of servicemen killed during the 1982 South Atlantic War resumed this week.

• Tuesday, March 11th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Falkland Islands Trust appeal

  An appeal for donations has been made by the United Kingdom Falkland Islands Trust (UKFIT) to help it maintain its activities in the Islands, threatened by falling revenue from shares. In its latest annual report, it thanks the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) for its “generous grants” which provide its main funding. “However”, the report says, “income has continued to be affected by the global fall in equity values, jeopardising our future work. Donations to the Trust are therefore warmly welcomed”.

• Monday, March 10th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Falkland error destroyed British helicopter

  The British Ministry of Defence has been accused of attempting to keep secret during the 1982 Falklands War the fact that a British army helicopter was shot down by a missile from a Royal Navy warship, killings its four occupants.

• Monday, March 10th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Britain's Queen Emphasizes Partnerships

  Queen Elizabeth II used her Commonwealth Day message Monday to emphasize the importance of nations working together to build a better world.

• Monday, March 10th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Fisheries: Misreporting of Catches

  On Friday, 7 March 2003, the Owners and Master of the Taiwanese jigger Jih Shin 1, appeared before Stanley Magistrates Court to each answer 8 charges of providing false information.

• Friday, March 7th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Penguin News Update

  Headlines: 'No reason'why shares sale should increase fuel prices; Governor's Cup for Champ Ron Rozee; Cruise visitors.

• Friday, March 7th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Actualización Penguin News

  Titulares: “No hay razón” para que la venta de acciones aumente el precio de los combustibles; La Copa del Gobernador para el Camperon Ron Rooze; Visita de cruceros.

• Thursday, March 6th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Vessel owners call for action against illegal fishing

  Jigger owners are angry that 50 to 90 foreign vessels are being allowed to continue catching squid illegally within Argentina's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

• Wednesday, March 5th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Lady Thatcher becomes first Patron of Falklands Association

  Baroness Thatcher has been appointed Patron of the Falkland Islands Association ? a unique honorary post never before offered in the history of the Association.

• Tuesday, March 4th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

  Regional News from Pta. Arenas

  Headlines: Punta Arenas employment stable; Livestock Show; Abundant shrimp; Chile plans to double animal exports; President Lagos in Antarctica; Toothfish conference.