“AN agonizing process” is how Falklands Islands resident Rob Burnett (42) and former Penguin News journalist describes the journey to his two-book deal with prestigious publishing house HarperCollins.
HarperFiction has acquired Whiteout, a novel set around researcher Rachael stranded in the Antarctic during a nuclear strike on the UK.

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A DROP in the Retail Price Index (RPI) for the year Q3 2023 to Q3 2024 was reported by Economist Andy Wu in Standing Finance Committee on Wednesday.
The decrease of 0.1% has resulted in the lowest rate of inflation since Q1 of 2021. The largest contributor to the decrease came from fuel and food, however there was an increase in recreation & culture and restaurants & hotels.

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IN a surprise move the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) was sent a bill totalling £35,690.47 from the Falkland Islands Government for fire fighting support on Sea Lion Island.
The bill, which came from the Department of Emergency Services and Island Security (DESIS) was stated to be for half of the costs associated with the fire on Sea Lion Island which occurred after lightning strike in March.

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