Falkland Islands

Monday, October 19th 2015 - 10:16 UTC
Bristow adds new hangar to support Falklands' oil and gas industry

Bristow has added a new hangar and modular offices at Stanley Airport in the Falkland Islands to help improve operational efficiencies for oil and gas commercial services and search and rescue (SAR) support.
Monday, October 19th 2015 - 06:40 UTC
Falklands' salvage of La Sanmartiniana, triggered minor air incident, reports Argentine media

The loss of the Argentine yacht La Sanmartiniana which was abandoned and left adrift in the South Atlantic, but is currently moored in the Falklands as part of a salvage effort, led to a minor air incident according to Clarin when an RAF Typhoon from MPA warned a private search plane it was approaching Falkland Islands jurisdiction.
Saturday, October 17th 2015 - 06:54 UTC
Falklands' southeast exploratory well has found 'oil and gas shows', says FOGL

Exploring group Falkland Oil and Gas Ltd. said on Friday the Humpback 53/02-01 exploration well to the southeast of the Falkland Islands has found oil and gas shows, while wire-line logging indicates there are hydrocarbons bearing sandstones within the main target area.
Friday, October 16th 2015 - 06:54 UTC
Falklands' salvage rules apply to Argentine yacht La Sanmartiniana; contacts for its return

Rules of salvage will apply to the Falklands’ Patrol Vessel’s recovery of the abandoned Argentine yacht La Sanmartiniana, Falkland Islands Government (FIG) Attorney General Peter Judge confirmed to Penguin News on Thursday.
Friday, October 16th 2015 - 06:29 UTC
Argentine yacht salvaged in the Falklands, effectively had the purpose of showing the flag

The 'capture' (salvage) by a Falkland Islands Fisheries Patrol vessel of the Argentine flagged yacht La Sanmartiniana adrift in the South Atlantic had a great impact in the Buenos Aires media and immediate political controversy, basically accusing opposition newspapers of publishing dishonest 'pro-British' reports with the intent of jeopardizing the current presidential election.
Thursday, October 15th 2015 - 04:45 UTC
Should UK Overseas Territories have representation in Westminster?

A recent formation of the Friends of the British Overseas Territories, FOTBOT, had an interesting participation at the British parties conferences this season with fringe meetings open to the public and panel discussions on political issues pertaining to the British Overseas Territories, including whether BOT's should have representation in Westminster.
Wednesday, October 14th 2015 - 21:35 UTC
FIH to Travel Mart Latin America

Falkland Islands Holidays represented by Jenny Luxton and Sue Smith attended the 39th Annual Travel Mart Latin America Tourism Business Development event in Guatemala this year.
Wednesday, October 14th 2015 - 10:25 UTC
Falkland Islands: ”Best Destination for Wildlife and Nature”

Breaking news from the Falkland Islands Tourist Board office in London. Tony Mason, Director of International communications has announced the Falkland Islands has WON the award for the second year in a row for “Best Destination for Wildlife and Nature” in the Selling Travel Magazines, “Agents Choice Awards.”
Wednesday, October 14th 2015 - 06:46 UTC
Falklands: Argentina declares Italy's Edison oil activities 'illegal' and 'clandestine'

The oil and gas operations being undertaken by Italy's Edison International S.p.A. on “the Argentine continental shelf” near the disputed Falkland Islands are “illegal” and “clandestine,” the Argentine Energy Ministry said Tuesday.
Friday, October 9th 2015 - 08:04 UTC
Scientists flock to Falklands for vital South Georgia future research strategy

Fifteen scientists from institutes around the world gathered in the Falkland Islands this week to assess future scientific requirements for South Georgia. Project manager Dr Vicky Peck from the British Antarctic Survey based in Cambridge explained that the South Georgia Future Science project wanted to identify what the scientific needs of the island were and how they could best be facilitated.