Falkland Islands

• Wednesday, November 24th 2010 - 21:21 UTC

  Falklands/Malvinas: Brazil joins Argentina in criticizing UK’s “unilateral actions”

  

  The Brazilian government questioned UK’s “unilateral actions” regarding the (Falklands) Malvinas Islands and called for the sovereignty “long standing dispute” to reach “as soon as possible a solution”.

• Tuesday, November 23rd 2010 - 03:10 UTC

  Falklands’ oil company contracts exploration rig to operate end of 2011

  

  DryShips has won an exploration contract to drill offshore the Falkland Islands. The Greek company received a letter of intent for the Eirik Raude and will drill two weels for approximately 90 days beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011.

• Sunday, November 21st 2010 - 21:09 UTC

  Garré claims Malvinas sovereignty during ceremony at South African vessel

  

  Argentina claimed sovereignty over the Malvinas and South Atlantic Islands and criticized UK’s unilateral actions in fisheries and hydrocarbons during the signing on Saturday of a defence cooperation and development agreement with South Africa.

• Friday, November 19th 2010 - 01:54 UTC

  Goldman Sachs makes a positive near term appraisal of Falklands’ oil industry

  

  The Falkland Islands will continue to be an important focus for European exploration and production (E&P) oil and gas investors in the near term, according to research by Goldman Sachs.

• Thursday, November 18th 2010 - 17:08 UTC

  UK promises stronger and closer relationship with Overseas Territories

  

  A wide range of issues of mutual interest and concern were addressed by the UK Minister for the Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham and leaders from the Overseas Territories. The OTs Consultative Council is currently meeting in London.

• Tuesday, November 16th 2010 - 12:05 UTC

  New species of squid discovered in the southern Indian Ocean

  

  A new species of squid has been discovered by scientists during a research cruise in the southern Indian Ocean. The 70cm-long specimen is a large member of the chiroteuthid family.

• Tuesday, November 16th 2010 - 08:51 UTC

  Rockhopper Exploration plc: Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 30 September 2010

  

  Rockhopper Exploration, the North Falkland Basin oil and gas exploration company, is pleased to announce its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2010

• Tuesday, November 16th 2010 - 04:55 UTC

  UK/France have not considered carrier’s defence of Falklands: “not necessary”

  

  There have been no discussions between Britain and France on whether aircraft carriers could be sent to defend the Falkland Islands, United Kingdom Armed Forces Minister Nick Harvey said.

• Monday, November 15th 2010 - 18:58 UTC

  Falklands’ wind power contribution new record: 40% of Stanley’s consumption

  

  Annual wind power contribution in the Falkland Islands has set a new record with the significant milestone of 40% of renewable contribution, according to Stanley Power Station Manager Glenn Ross.

• Friday, November 12th 2010 - 13:32 UTC

  Falklands present at China Fisheries and Seafood Expo in Dalian

  

  Falkland Islands and South Georgia took their place in a world class fisheries exhibition in China last week.