Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands feedBid to sell the Falkland Islands as gateway to Antarctica
Informal talks began this week on a proposal to market the Falkland Islands to tourists as the “Gateway to Antarctica”, according to a report from the Penguin News latest edition.
Falkland Islands de-mining pilot project and the challenge of full clearance
As a signatory to the Ottawa Convention, the United Kingdom is required under International Humanitarian Law to remove and destroy all anti-personnel landmines on its sovereign territory. About 20,000 landmines remain within clearly fenced and marked off areas on the Falkland Islands as a result of the 1982 conflict; while not all of these are anti-personnel mines, the United Kingdom is obliged to clear all the mined areas across both East and West Falklands under the Ottawa Convention.
Falklands say oil development is to ensure sustainable economic future
The Falkland Islands government said that hydrocarbons exploration is an important element to achieve a sustainable economic future for the Islands and quoted from British PM Gordon Brown New Year message when he said that there are “no doubts about UK sovereignty over the Falklands ” and the principle of self determination.
Argentina threatens UK and Falklands oil companies with legal actions
Argentina reiterated on Thursday warnings to the United Kingdom over the “illegality” and juridical consequences of having awarded oil exploration licences in the Falkland Islands, under British control but which Argentina claims as part of its territory.
More companies line up to join the Falklands’ oil rush
While there have been strong protests from the Argentine Government about the drilling program due to start in Falkland Islands waters this month, it has not deterred other companies wanting to join Desire Petroleum, Rockhopper Exploration and Falklands Oil and Gas in the search for oil.
UK rejects Argentine protest; supports Falklands’ hydrocarbons industry
Britain rejected on Wednesday a protest from Argentina over recent decisions from several companies licensed by the Falkland Islands government, to begin drilling in waters surrounding the South Atlantic islands.
Imminent start of oil drilling in Falklands triggers strong Argentine protest
Argentina summoned the British ambassador in Buenos Aires to deliver a formal protest regarding the imminent beginning of a hydrocarbons exploratory drilling season off-shore the Falkland Islands.
FOGL and BHP Billiton planning two exploratory wells in Falklands’ waters
Falkland Oil & Gas Ltd., a United Kingdom based explorer in the South Atlantic, plans to start drilling a well southeast of the Falkland Islands in April reports Bloomberg.
Falklands plan to reduce seabird deaths caused by trawl fishery
A FOUR year action plan to reduce seabird mortality caused by trawl fishing around the Falklands was passed by the Islands Executive Councilors this week.
Falkland Islands: BACTEC set to fly in another 15 deminers
DESPITE the very real progress being made by BACTEC (Battle Area Clearance and Training Equipment Consultants) on the demining of Surf Bay and Sapper Hill minefields, several factors have culminated in the need to bring a further group of deminers to the Falklands.
Air Seychelles begins operating Brize Norton-Falklands Air Bridge
Seychelles President James Michel has welcomed the announcement by Air Seychelles that it has begun operations to the Falkland Islands as part of a contract with the UK Ministry of Defense.
Falklands receives Queen’s baton rally 2010 Delhi in mid February
On Monday 15th February, the Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi will arrive in the Falkland Islands from Ascension Island. The baton is currently in Botswana and will arrive via Tristan da Cuhna and St Helena the 29th of its 71 Commonwealth destinations.
Falkland Islands Tourist Board Facebook page reaches 1,600 fans
The official Facebook page for the Falkland Islands has attracted over 1,600 fans in its first five months.
Argentina rejects UK protest and territorial pretensions over the Falklands
Argentina officially rejected Monday the United Kingdom’s protest against a bill which includes as Argentine territory the Falklands/Malvinas islands and other insular territories in the South Atlantic, according to a release in Buenos Aires from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Indian commander celebrates 60th Republic Day in the Falklands
Commander Dilip Donde, the first Indian attempting a solo circumnavigation voyage of the earth, will celebrate on Tuesday India’s 60th Republic Day by unfurling the national flag on his yacht, INSV Mhadei, docked at Port Stanley in the Falklands Islands, nearly 13,000 km from his homeland, according to reports in the Mumbai press
