Falkland Islands

• Tuesday, January 2nd 2001 - 20:00 UTC

  Argentina repeats claim to Falkland-Malvinas.

  Argentina today reaffirmed its “inalienable determination” to recover sovereignty over the Malvinas/Falkland Islands, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding maritime areas, with tomorrow marking 168 years of British occupation of those territories.

• Tuesday, January 2nd 2001 - 20:00 UTC

  Argentine dinghy mystery still unsolved.

  The Falklands Governor Mr Donald Lamont has denied reports that weapons and explosives were found on board a small dingy ? capable of holding 3 people ? which was discovered on a beach near Salvador on East Falklands several days ago. The dingy which was powered by a small outboard motor, contained ration packs and food of Argentine origin, and Military style kit, but according to the Governor ?No Argentine flag was found'.

• Friday, December 29th 2000 - 20:00 UTC

  Mystery: inflatable dingy on a beach

• Thursday, December 28th 2000 - 20:00 UTC

  Photographs on Display.

• Wednesday, December 27th 2000 - 20:00 UTC

  Two Cruise Vessels Later this Week

• Saturday, December 23rd 2000 - 20:00 UTC

  Air-to-air refuelling is a key military capability.

  Four consortia are being asked to bid for a possible Private Finance Initiative deal to provide an air-to-air refuelling service for the Royal Air Force, Defence Procurement Minister Baroness Symons announced.

• Thursday, December 21st 2000 - 20:00 UTC

  New Lease of Life for Falklands Carrier.

  The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Invincible which played a crucial part in winning the 1982 Falklands War has been given a new lease of life.

• Thursday, December 21st 2000 - 20:00 UTC

  Falklands General Election planned for late November.

  A General Election in the Falkland Islands is likely to be held in the ?3rd week of November 2001' according to Councillor Mike Summers.

• Thursday, December 21st 2000 - 20:00 UTC

  Falklands SAS Officer Promoted to Top Army Post

  An outstanding SAS officer who took part in the recovery of South Georgia during the 1982 Falklands War has been appointed to one of the Army's top posts - Deputy Commander-in-Chief of United Kingdom Land forces

• Thursday, December 21st 2000 - 20:00 UTC

  “No changes without the agreement of Islanders”.

  Sir Robin Christopher admits to have been impressed by the sense of identity of the Islanders and promises to work to help build trust between Argentina and Falklands.