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Falkland Islands

  • Saturday, April 30th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

    Global Petroleum active offshore Kenya

    Global Petroleum Ltd said last week that in regard to Kenyan operations, the fourth Block L-10 which is now held by Dana (80% and operator) and Global (20%) - as a result of the withdrawal of Woodside - the terms of an extension of the Licence including the work programme are under negotiation with the Kenyan authorities.

  • Saturday, April 30th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

    “Falklands' Finest” now a mark of origin

    Falkland Islands products will soon be recognisable wherever they end up in the world, thanks to a new mark of origin developed from the “Falklands Finest” logo.

  • Friday, April 29th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

    Penguin News Update

    Headlines: Sticky situation for seabirds after reefer's grounding; Legal submissions delay fishing verdict; Argentine protest; Roof cost: £Ã‚½ million.

  • Thursday, April 28th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

    Global task force to save the albatross wins backing of The Prince of Wales

    The Prince of Wales and record-breaking sailor, Ellen MacArthur, are together to trumpet global efforts to save one of the world's most endangered yet iconic birds.

  • Tuesday, April 26th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

    Falkland's wool “is very much a secret”

    The Falkland Islands' traditional production was very much in the news this month according to the latest Penguin News edition.
    A report from the British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB) indicates that the Islands wool characteristics are not fully reflected in market prices; a Beef Day was organized to address the growing industry's challenges and a paper before the Development Corporation Board informs of delays in the export season.

  • Tuesday, April 26th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

    Lavinia partner of FIG in Stanley Services.

    The Secretariat of the Falkland Islands Government announced Tuesday that Lavinia Corporation now holds 25,1% of Stanley Services Ltd, which is the exclusive supplier of all petroleum products within the Islands and territorial waters.

  • Monday, April 25th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

    Desire Petroleum discussing rig contract.

    Preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2004

  • Saturday, April 23rd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

    Falklands' gold potential dazzles the mind

    THE only mines on the Falkland Islands at present are the type that explodes. But if South African mining entrepreneur Richard Linnell fulfills his dream, the Islands which saw bloody fighting in 1982 could double their gross domestic product - thanks to a gold mine.

  • Saturday, April 23rd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

    Fairford to replace Brize Norton.

    Aircrafts from the Royal Air Force base of Brize Norton near Oxford will be operating from Fairford for a four month period at the end of the year.

  • Friday, April 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

    Penguin News Update.

    Headlines:
    A Royal birthday salute; Toothfish poacher fined; Albatross crash land; Tanker aground: minor oil leak; Brand will be used.