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Falkland Islands

  • Tuesday, February 8th 2011 - 23:58 UTC

    Falklands’ war carrier HMS Invincible towed to a Turkish scrap-yard

    The light aircraft carrier at all her glory

    The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Invincible which had a leading role in the recovery of the Falkland Islands in 1982 has been sold to a Turkish scrap-yard which specialises in recycling ships.

  • Sunday, February 6th 2011 - 19:30 UTC

    Unilateral facts, indeed

    The installation of the semi-submersible oil drilling rig the Ocean Guardian under tow in British coastal waters north of the Malvinas prompted harsh criticism from Argentine officials last year

    By Andrés Cisneros for the Herald

    Peter Pepper and Graham Pascoe, who have spent years writing profusely on the issue, have just written a new article seeking to enlighten us on Malvinas rights.

  • Thursday, February 3rd 2011 - 23:02 UTC

    Falklands’ “Ocean Guardian” oil rig operational capabilities upgraded

    Drills and other equipment in Stanley’s oil companies’ storage

    Oilfield equipment specialist Titan Torque Services has secured a six-figure contract to provide support services for exploration work off the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. The company signed a one-year deal with well management company AGR Petroleum Services to provide torquing facilities in support drilling rig “Ocean Guardian” operations.

  • Thursday, February 3rd 2011 - 19:12 UTC

    Falklands receives 6.000 cruise visitors in one day; 90% satisfaction rate

    Passengers flock at the Stanley jetty before departing for local tours and walks

    FALKLAND Islands Tourist Board statistics showed a 90% satisfaction rate yesterday on the busiest day ever in Stanley’s cruise ship visitor history.

  • Tuesday, February 1st 2011 - 17:53 UTC

    Falklands’ Desire with sufficient funds for oil drilling round and 3D surveying

    Ninky prospect waiting for “Ocean Guardian”

    Falkland Islands Desire Petroleum announced Tuesday it has sufficient funds to complete the programmed round of six well drillings, additional 3D seismic surveying and demobilization costs at the end of the campaign.

  • Friday, January 28th 2011 - 21:33 UTC

    Poor Start to Falklands Illex Season

    Fisheries research vessel Venturer

    VESSELS fishing for the squid species Illex argentinus in Falklands waters have been reporting poor catches of around two and five ton per day so far this season, confirmed Falkland Islands Fisheries Scientist Alexander Arkhipkin.

  • Friday, January 28th 2011 - 18:24 UTC

    Toothfish quota reduced in South Georgia

    Dr. Martin Collins, Senior Executive Officer and Director of Fisheries in South Georgia

    THE South Georgia toothfish quota dropped from 2800 tonnes to 1800 tonnes this year, with a reduction in the number of vessels from 9 to 6, confirmed the Senior Executive of the Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) Martin Collins today.

  • Thursday, January 27th 2011 - 12:28 UTC

    Rockhopper executives in the Falkland Islands

    Director of Mineral Resources Mrs Phy Rendell

    Representatives from Rockhopper Exploration are visiting the Falkland Islands this week. The company took over the rig Ocean Guardian from Desire on completion of their well, and Rockhopper’s well 14/10-3 (Sea Lion North) was spudded on January 13.

  • Friday, January 21st 2011 - 13:08 UTC

    Unilateral Facts

    Argentina has recently stepped up pressure on Britain over the Falklands by criticising British actions as “unilateral” and hence a breach of UN Resolution 31/49. This article places this current phase of the Falklands dispute in perspective and considers which side’s unilateral acts have been more significant.

  • Wednesday, January 19th 2011 - 20:48 UTC

    Letters of Sympathy to Flood Victims

    The Falkland Islands Government has sent letters to the leaders of Australia and Brazil following the devastating floods the two countries have undergone recently.