Falkland Islands

Tuesday, June 8th 2010 - 11:35 UTC
Desire Petroleum plc PR

Desire Petroleum plc (AIM:DES) the exploration company focusing on the North Falkland Basin is pleased to announce that, at the Annual General Meeting of the Company held today, all resolutions were passed.
Tuesday, June 8th 2010 - 05:45 UTC
PM Cameron reiterates full support for Falklands’ freedom and self determination

British Prime Minister David Cameron reiterated the support of his government for the freedom and self determination of the Falkland Islands, in a letter addressed to members of the Islands’ Legislative Assembly which was made public on Monday.
Friday, June 4th 2010 - 19:02 UTC
Falklands’ thick fog forces two RAF Typhoons and tanker to land in Punta Arenas

Two Royal Air Force Euro Typhoon fighters and their Vickers VC10 refuelling tanker had to land Wednesday afternoon in Punta Arenas, extreme south of Chile, because of adverse weather conditions in the Falkland Islands Mount Pleasant Airport.
Friday, June 4th 2010 - 06:52 UTC
Rockhopper has confirmed the first Contingent Oil Resource in the Falklands.

Sam Moody, Managing Director, commented:”Our analysis of the data from the Sea Lion well suggests that there is significant potential upside on our acreage and our technical effort will now focus on integrating all of our new knowledge of the basin so we can understand and identify the best prospects for future drilling.”
Friday, June 4th 2010 - 03:26 UTC
Falkland Islands love to drink wine according to California’s Wine Institute

The Falkland Islands figure among the world top ten per capita wine consumption countries according to the Wine Institute (2008), which brings together all of California’s wineries and vineyards and manages a vast inventory of statistics with commercial purposes.
Friday, June 4th 2010 - 00:33 UTC
Falklands’ scientists detect North Pacific Ocean species in South Atlantic

Deep sea fish species found in the North Pacific Ocean have mysteriously been caught in the southwest Atlantic in Falkland Islands waters. It is unclear how the animals, a giant rattail grenadier, pelagic eelpout and deep sea squid, travelled so far, according to a report by Matt Walker, Editor of Earth News.
Thursday, June 3rd 2010 - 20:44 UTC
Falkland Islands De-mining Pilot Project – Completion of Phase 1

Completion of the Falkland Islands Programme phase 1 is now a reality. The De-mining Contractor, BACTEC International Ltd, has persevered through one of the coldest and wettest summers to deliver a successful project within the single austral summer period that was demanded within the contract. Like all demanding programmes, many lessons have been learned but only a few will be elaborated in this article.
Thursday, June 3rd 2010 - 06:47 UTC
Falklands Rockhopper oil company shares drop in spite of recent discovery

Rockhopper Exploration said Wednesday there’s no reason to believe that oil discovered in the Falkland Islands will not comply with quality expectations as originally stated.
Thursday, June 3rd 2010 - 00:47 UTC
Falkland Islands approves plan to further reduce seabird deaths by trawl fishing

Seabird deaths caused by trawl fishing will be further reduced following the Falkland Islands Government’s approval of a new Action Plan. A ninety per cent reduction in seabird deaths was recorded in the long-line fishery the year after a similar Action Plan to introduce tori lines was put into effect in 2004. Both plans demonstrate the steps taken by the Falkland Islands to maintain their international reputation for the responsible and sustainable management of their fishing industry.
Wednesday, June 2nd 2010 - 22:54 UTC
Falklands celebrates 40th anniversary of SS Great Britain salvage

An exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of the salvage of the SS Great Britain and featuring film footage and original items as well as a wide range of photographs is now open at the Britannia House Museum in the Falkland Islands capital, Stanley.