Falkland Islands

Monday, November 10th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands' Constitution: Argentine fury in Gibraltar press

Britain has irritated Argentina by announcing a new constitution that shares more powers with the people of the Falkland Islands and enshrines the right to self-determination. This comes just two years after Gibraltar approved a new Constitution negotiated with UK, reports the Gibraltar Chronicle which is closely following events.
Saturday, November 8th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Difficult choices for Falklands' “strained” public finances

THE strain on Falkland Islands' public finances is “greater than at any time since the commencement of fisheries licensing in 1986”.
Saturday, November 8th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands' people “inalienable right to self determination”

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) welcomed the new Constitution for the Islands which provides enhanced local democracy and internal self-government and enshrines the right of self-determination.
Friday, November 7th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Top dog Leo in drugs bust; New Constitution approved by Her Majesty the Queen; Fuel prices not set to fall.
Friday, November 7th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
HMS Iron Duke arrives in Stanley for Remembrance Service

Royal Navy warship HMS Iron Duke on deployment in the South Atlantic is scheduled to arrive Friday in the Falkland Islands capital, Port Stanley to participate in the Islands Remembrance Service to be held on Sunday.
Thursday, November 6th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
A New Constitution for the Falkland Islands

Foreign Office Minister, Gillian Merron, today welcomed the new Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008. The Minister said:
Tuesday, November 4th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands' cocaine bust: one Spanish sailor pleads guilty

Two Spanish men appeared in the Falkland Islands court on Monday morning in connection with Thursday's seizure of one million pounds worth of cocaine from the fishing vessel 'Venturer', reported the Islands radio station.
Friday, October 31st 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands' police seize £ 1 million worth of cocaine in trawler

The Royal Falkland Islands Police confirmed that they had made a seizure of cocaine worth over one million pounds from a fishing vessel co-owned by Spanish and local company.
Thursday, October 30th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Overseas Territories talks positive says Falklands councilor

“POSITIVE and constructive” was how Falklands councillor Mike Summers described talks held at the Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) this week.
Monday, October 27th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Remembrance Day arrangements Nov. 9th in the Falklands

The Falkland Islands Legislative Council announced arrangements for Remembrance Day on Sunday 9th November 2008.