Falkland Islands

Monday, October 27th 2014 - 19:13 UTC
Falklands tourist board will attend US tour operators association conference in Boca Raton

After the successful nomination of the Falkland Islands as the “Best Destination for Wildlife and Nature”, awarded by the Travel Agents Choice Awards, the Falkland Islands Tourist Board will be attending the USTOA (United States Tour Operators Association), which this year will be held in Boca Raton, Florida.
Saturday, October 25th 2014 - 10:53 UTC
Trekker technology captures imagery of Shackleton's South Georgia

Trekker technology captures imagery of one of the most rarely-visited places on earth, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, made famous by Sir Ernest Shackleton, one of the bravest and most remarkable explorers. It offers end users the literal experience of being an explorer by traveling to places where traditional vehicles – or they - cannot go.
Friday, October 24th 2014 - 05:20 UTC
Falklands' government releases the 2014 Statistical Yearbook

The Falkland Islands Government has announced the publication of the Statistical Yearbook 2014. The Yearbook is the culmination of several months of work by the Policy Unit and serves as an almanac of Falkland Islands facts and figures.
Friday, October 24th 2014 - 04:54 UTC
Falklands arrangements for observance of Remembrance Sunday 9 November

The elected government of the Falkland Islands has made the following arrangements for Sunday 9 November 2014, Remembrance Sunday, which will begin the annual service to be held at Christ Church Cathedral commencing at 09:30 am and led by Reverend Canon Paul Kerr and other local ministers.
Friday, October 24th 2014 - 04:43 UTC
Falklands' veterans involved in 'clean up' after the war receive campaign medals

Falkland Islands veterans who arrived to 'clean up' after the war ended have finally been given their campaign medals after 32 years. David Cameron handed the servicemen the South Atlantic Medal in Downing Street on Wednesday after a long-awaited review found they should have been recognized for their service in 1982, according to a report from Dan Bloom for the MailOnline.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2014 - 23:00 UTC
The Falkland/Malvinas Islands and the right of peoples to self-determination

By Marcelo Kohen (*) An international symposium on the concepts of self-determination, devolution, and independence took place last week in Gibraltar, organized by the Garrison Library and sponsored by the local government.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2014 - 15:13 UTC
Falklands' program to monitor social effects of hydrocarbons development

The Falkland Islands government discussed and agreed proposals from the Policy Department on a Social Effects monitoring program in respect of hydrocarbons development, according to the report on the latest Executive Council meeting.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2014 - 09:52 UTC
Falklands prepares for Ebola threat situation; vessels from high risk areas will undergo 21 day clearance period

In response to a possible Ebola threat situation the Falkland Islands government is focusing on prevention at this time but with good contingency plans also being laid down as a back up to a possible outbreak.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2014 - 05:16 UTC
HMS Liverpool on her way to be broken up at a Turkish scrap yard

HMS Liverpool is on its way to be broken up at a Turkish scrap yard. The Type 42 destroyer, nicknamed “Crazy Red Chicken” after her red Liver Bird badge, was built by Cammell Laird in 1982 and after 30 years’ service was finally laid up at Portsmouth Naval Dockyard, on March 30 2012.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2014 - 04:55 UTC
Falklands' Noble Energy elected David Stover as president and CEO

Noble Energy, Inc., which is involved in Falkland Islands hydrocarbons exploration and confirmed its interest in the South Atlantic potential, said on Tuesday that its Board of Directors has elected David Stover as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Charles Davidson as CEO.