Politics

Saturday, December 27th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Cocaine in Falklands: RAF Corporal and Air Dog Leo commended

RAF Corporal Kevin Carver and Air Dog Leo have received further recognition for their part in the discovery in the Falkland Islands of 30 kilos of cocaine on board the Spanish flagged fishing vessel Venturer last October 29.
Saturday, December 27th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
South Georgia stamps celebrate centenary links to Falklands

A new stamp issue celebrating the “Centenary of Letters Patent”, formally defining South Georgia as part of the Falkland Islands Dependencies has been released.
Friday, December 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
War reparations' claim divides Germany and Italy

Germany has filed a complaint against Italy at the United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) over Italian judgments awarding damages to victims of Nazi war crimes on the grounds that it has already paid reparations under international treaties with Italy.
Friday, December 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
President Bush revokes pardon to NY property developer

US President George W Bush has taken the unusual step of reversing a pardon he had announced only a day earlier for a New York property developer. Isaac Robert Toussie, convicted of making false statements to a government department and mail fraud, was one of 19 people President Bush pardoned on Tuesday.
Friday, December 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands request representation in de-mining work force

Falkland Islands Councillors have made a formal request to UK authorities for what a spokesperson described as, “full and proper representation of the Falkland Islands view”, in the proposed working party on de-mining in the Falklands.
Thursday, December 25th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
China's Yuan first steps to replace US dollar in Asian trade

China has said it is to allow some trade with its neighbours to be settled with its currency the Yuan. The pilot scheme was announced in a package of measures designed to help exporters hit by the global downturn.
Thursday, December 25th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Lula da Silva choice confirmed as presidential hopeful

Brazil's ruling Workers Party, (PT) has announced its full support for cabinet chief Dilma Rousseff as candidate for the presidential elections of 2010. PT chairman Ricardo Berzoni made the official statement last Wednesday after meeting with President Lula da Silva in Government House, Planalto.
Thursday, December 25th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands Governor: new Constitution, democracy milestone

Falkland Islands governor Alan Huckle in his Christmas message described the new constitution which becomes effective next January first as a democracy and accountability milestone for the Islands.
Wednesday, December 24th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Argentine federal court will investigate ex President Kirchner

An Argentine court will investigate former President Nestor Kirchner, the husband and predecessor of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, over possible irregularities in government contracts, court officials confirmed on Tuesday in Buenos Aires.
Wednesday, December 24th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: Carnival brings a touch of the Caribbean to the South Atlantic; High winds wreak havoc with roofs... and holiday plans; Running to Help the Heroes; A Christmas Message from His Excellency the Governor Mr Alan Huckle