About Penguin News
About The Newspaper
Penguin News was founded in October 1979 by islander Graham Bound. The first edition was an A5-sized black and white publication, a far cry from today’s A4 paper which is usually 24 pages long with plenty of colour. Originally launched as a monthly publication, Penguin News is now published weekly each Friday and is the
Falkland Islands ’ only newspaper.
The paper was originally funded by the Falkland Islands Government, and the Media Trust was formed by Ordinance to ensure independence from Government and/or other influential parties in the
Falklands . Now that the paper is financially independent, the role of the Media Trust is similar to that of Directors of a company with most responsibilities delegated to the Managing Editor on a day to day basis.
As a community newspaper, we report on local news and politics, local sports, social events and other aspects of local life. Some of our most popular regular spots are “Letters to the Editor” , our classified advertising pages and our weekly “Give Us Two Minutes” interview with a local resident.
We are proud to reach almost the entire local population, with a circulation of 1,500 per week and an enviable readership figure of 98%. In fact, Friday is affectionately known as “Penguin News Day” locally. As the only local newspaper, a subscription to Penguin News is the ideal way to keep abreast of developments in the islands, political issues and local events, and as a result we boast subscribers from the most far-flung corners of the globe.
The Penguin News website was created in 2004 and allows users to view the front and back pages of the weekly newspaper for free. Alternatively, paid subscriptions are available for those who want access to the whole paper each week.
Our Team
Penguin News is run by a small team, consisting of a Managing Editor, Deputy Editor, a Reporter and an Office Manager, who work closely together to produce the paper each week.
Tony Curran – Managing Editor
Tony joined Penguin News in June 2009, bringing with him 30 years experience as a newspaper editor . “We aim to reflect the unique community spirit of the
Falklands , whether it is through small neighbourhood events or those of international significance”, says Tony. “If it matters to Falkland Islanders, it matters to us, and we truly believe the Penguin News is the best little newspaper in the world”.
Tel: 22684
Email: editor@penguinnews.co.fk
Sharon Jaffray – Depty Editor
Sharon joined Penguin News in 2003 after spending 20 years living on West Falkland where she part owned and run a 34,000 acre sheep farm. Born in Stanley,
Sharon has a wide range of interests and local knowledge which is an advantage to being part of a small team running a community newspaper. In her spare time she likes to go out into the hills horseriding, is a keen golfer and has represented the
Falklands at the Overseas Island Games.
Tel: 22684
Email: deputyeditor@penguinnews.co.fk
Ailie Biggs – ReporterAilie joined Penguin News in April 2009, after completing a degree in Business Management and Media (Radio) Production at
Chester
University . She has a great passion for the media, and has also worked at Falklands Radio. In her spare time Ailie is a keen traveller and hopes to see more of the world soon - but for now, she’s enjoying being back home in
Stanley .
Tel: 22684
Fran Biggs – Office Manager
Fran has worked at Penguin News for over 12 years and is responsible for the office accounts, subscriptions, advertising bookings and generally keeping the office running. A 7th generation Falkland Islander, Fran is a keen runner and organises the annual Falkland Islands Half Marathon. She is also the lady behind
Stanley ’s Meals on Wheels service, which operates every day of the year (even Christmas Day).
Tel: 22709
Email: adverts@penguinnews.co.fk
Subscriptions
To subscribe to Penguin News online, click here
Letters to the Editor
To send a letter to the editor for publication in Penguin News, click here.
Feedback
To provide feedback about any article or feature in Penguin News, click here to email the Managing Editor
To provide feedback about this website click here to email the Marketing & Communications Manager
How to complain
Penguin News always strives to maintain the highest editorial standards. However, we do not always get things right. If you feel it necessary to correct or complain about an article, you can do so by contacting us at editor@penguinnews.co.fk
Copyright
All material in Penguin News, including the Penguin News website and online subscriptions, is protected by copyright and cannot be copied in all or in part without prior permission from the Managing Editor, Penguin News. All content on the website, including any downloads, is for your sole use and cannot be re-distributed.
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