Falkland Islands

Tuesday, November 22nd 2011 - 18:39 UTC
UK new strategy for Overseas Territories to be discussed at the Consultative Council

Falkland Islands representatives will be attending the annual Overseas Territories Consultative Council on November 23/24 in London when the British Government's new strategy for its Overseas Territories will be at the heart of discussions.
Tuesday, November 22nd 2011 - 17:51 UTC
Oil might lubricate the process to real dialogue in the South Atlantic

The second of a planned series of extended political articles written exclusively for the Penguin News web site by Deputy Editor John Fowler.
Monday, November 21st 2011 - 14:31 UTC
Falkland Oil and Gas begins drilling in the second quarter of 2012

Falkland Oil and Gas (FOGL) confirmed on Monday it was holding talks with potential partners to look for oil and gas in the Falkland Islands and announced that the exploration rig slated to drill four wells in Falklands’ waters is expected in the Islands in late January 2012.
Monday, November 21st 2011 - 07:32 UTC
Beijing world premiere for “The Iron Lady” with Merly Streep in the presentation

The Iron Lady,” Meryl Streep's latest film where she plays Margaret Thatcher made its world premiere in Beijing on Saturday evening during the China-US Arts and Culture Forum and a month ahead of its launching in US and Europe cinemas.
Thursday, November 17th 2011 - 03:49 UTC
Uruguay denies access to Malvinas-bound Royal Navy vessels to please Argentina

Uruguay had to stand up to a world power and deny dock access to a Royal Navy vessel on its way to the Falklands/Malvinas to retain good relations with Argentina, admitted the Uruguayan President Jose Mujica in Guadalajara where he met with members of the Uruguayan colony in Mexico.
Tuesday, November 15th 2011 - 20:40 UTC
Falklands turns out for Remembrance Day and to honour Islanders killed in active service

Last Sunday was Remembrance Sunday, the nearest Sunday to Armistice Day, the anniversary of the ending of the First World War, which came at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
Tuesday, November 15th 2011 - 18:46 UTC
Strong support in Caribbean countries for Falklands’ right to self determination

Falkland Islands lawmakers said on Tuesday they found a very positive attitude from Governments and civic leaders in support for self-determination in all non-independent territories during their current round of visits to Caribbean independent countries.
Tuesday, November 15th 2011 - 17:04 UTC
Contract for infrastructure defence support in Falklands, Gibraltar and Ascension

A UK-based company named as the Ministry of Defence’s new infrastructure support provider in Gibraltar has also won contracts for other British complexes in the Falkland Islands, Ascension Island and Cyprus as well as Gibraltar.
Monday, November 14th 2011 - 21:21 UTC
Falklands establishes agriculture and trade cooperation links with Uruguay

If proof was ever needed that adversity leads to a greater determination to succeed, it has been amply provided in a recent trip by the Falkland Islands Senior Agricultural Advisor, “Mac” McArthur, on a trade mission and cultural visit to Uruguay.
Monday, November 14th 2011 - 18:29 UTC
Meryl (Lady Thatcher) unveils “The Iron Lady” poster before Parliament

US actress Meryl Streep gave a sneak peek Monday at what she will look like as.” The award-winning star unveiled the official poster for the upcoming film in London before Parliament House.