Falkland Islands

Thursday, October 24th 2013 - 07:44 UTC
Falklands' oil companies FOGL and Desire merger should be finished by 19 December

Falkland Oil and Gas Ltd updated investors on its proposed merger with Desire Petroleum (DES) Wednesday lunchtime, signaling the combination should be finished by 19 December.
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 00:24 UTC
Falklands/Panama 'friendship group' at legislative level is announced in Panama

Following an initiative from a group of lawmakers that recently visited the Falkland Islands, the Panama National Assembly signed a resolution for the creation of an “Inter-parliamentary Friendship Group” between the Falklands and Panama.
Tuesday, October 22nd 2013 - 14:28 UTC
Falklands representatives talk fishery stock assessment in Rhode Island

The Falkland Islands fisheries sector was invited to Rhode Island, USA earlier this month in order to present the Islands’ success story of data-sharing between the industry and the local fisheries department.
Monday, October 21st 2013 - 07:01 UTC
Too many summits: Ibero-American countries decide to meet every other year

In a poorly attended Ibero-American summit held during two days in Panama, the heads of state and government from the Americas, plus Spain and Portugal, decided that instead of holding annual meetings they would get together every other year, starting after the 2014 summit in Veracruz, Mexico.
Saturday, October 19th 2013 - 20:47 UTC
Falklands oil company purchases dock facility and readies for 2015 drilling

Noble Energy the US oil company involved in hydrocarbons exploration in the Falkland Islands has already purchased a temporary dock facility, is looking for a rig to start exploratory drilling in early 2015 and next month begins additional 3D seismic surveying.
Friday, October 18th 2013 - 15:27 UTC
Positive start to Falklands cruising season

The tourist season in the Falkland Islands opened on Saturday with the arrival of the M/V Ushuaia, which with 84 passengers is typical of the many smaller expedition vessels which pay visits to Stanley and also to some of the outlying islands famous for their abundant wildlife.
Thursday, October 17th 2013 - 20:59 UTC
Toothfish licensing provides 70% of South Georgia revenue, but patrolling absorbs 80% of the amount

In a new initiative the Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) has published their first Annual Report. The report, which is designed to keep people informed about Government activities on and off the island, was published on this website on September 2nd and has been distributed to stakeholders, according to the latest South Georgia Newsletter edition.
Thursday, October 17th 2013 - 12:39 UTC
Falkland Islands: General Election with a difference

Preparations are under way in the Falkland Islands for a General Election to be held on November 7 this year and 4.30pm on October 17th marks the last moments for would be Members of the Islands Legislative Council to announce their candidacy. This year the list of candidates will be subject to particular scrutiny.
Thursday, October 17th 2013 - 01:05 UTC
Uruguay is the natural gateway to Mercosur markets Falkland Islands businessmen told

A visiting delegation from the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce heard on Monday from the Vice-Chairman of the Uruguay-British Chamber of Commerce, Guillermo Wild, that Uruguay offered unrivalled opportunities for trade and access to Latin American markets.
Wednesday, October 16th 2013 - 20:38 UTC
HMS Richmond on south Atlantic patrol visits South Georgia Island

HMS Richmond was on patrol in the South Georgia Maritime Zone at the end of September and came to anchor off Hope Point on the 27th for a three-day visit, reports the September edition of the South Georgia Newsletter.