Stories for February 4th 2018

Sunday, February 4th 2018 - 21:08 UTC
Falkland Islands Government initiate Review of Education Facilities

The Falkland Islands Government last week initiated a review of the educational buildings and facilities in the Falkland Islands. This review has been driven by both internal and community pressure and questions over whether facilities continue to meet the growing needs of the community.
Sunday, February 4th 2018 - 10:41 UTC
Intrepid all-female Indian yacht crew fall in love with the Falklands

As the 6 lady crew members of the Indian Naval yacht TARINI prepare to leave the Falklands they take away: ‘Pleasant memories of a very wonderfully close-knit family atmosphere, of people who trust each other, are resourceful, peaceful and kind to each other and who live well with no poverty, unemployment, destitution or hardships’ said Lieutenant Commander Vartika Joshi who is the captain of the 17 x 5 meters sloop.
Sunday, February 4th 2018 - 02:02 UTC
What does the Premier Environmental Impact Statement say about the Sealion Oil Field Development to the North of the Falkland Islands

As Mercopress reported, Premier Oil are currently consulting on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for their Sealion Oil Field development sitting 220km to the North of the Falkland Islands in 450 metres of water depth. The formal minimum 42 day consultation period began earlier in the week and only after the Falkland Islands Government agreed via its Executive Council that it could do so.

Falkland Islands Government initiate Review of Education Facilities