Falkland Islands

Wednesday, October 13th 2010 - 01:00 UTC
UK praises Argentine partnership and reiterates Falklands’ self determination

The UK has a close and productive relationship with Argentina but “we will not discuss the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands with Argentina unless the Falkland Islanders so wish”, said Minister of State Foreign and Commonwealth Office Lord Howell of Guilford during a question period in the House of Lords.
Tuesday, October 12th 2010 - 01:02 UTC
Falklands’ military tests: CFK complains to UN; UK says it’s 28 year routine

Argentine Ambassador to the United Nations Jorge Argüello confirmed Monday that a copy of the formal verbal complaint to London was channelled to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon as a way of deepening the protest over the military exercises being deployed by British forces in the Falklands/Malvinas Islands.
Tuesday, October 12th 2010 - 00:57 UTC
Falklands fishing boat and Argentine Navy “unsettling’ encounter

An encounter between an Argentine Naval vessel and trawler fishing in Falklands waters was described as ‘unsettling’ today by Director of the Falkland Islands Fisheries Department John Barton.
Friday, October 8th 2010 - 17:28 UTC
Falklands’ private sector project for an oil industry multi-million port

An ambitious new multi-million pound port development – specifically for the burgeoning oil industry in the Islands – has been proposed for the western coast of East Falkland Islands.
Friday, October 8th 2010 - 00:06 UTC
Argentina investigates Dutch company that surveyed in Falklands’ waters

Fugro NV the world’s largest surveyor of sea-beds and deepwater for the mining and oil industries, said it doesn’t believe it broke the law when it carried out work near the Falkland Islands that has become the subject of an Argentine investigation.
Wednesday, October 6th 2010 - 15:32 UTC
Falklands ‘invasion broadcaster’ short listed for Commonwealth Sports award

Falklands’ news casting veteran Patrick Watts, known for his manning of the radio station during the Argentine invasion in April 1982, and an active promoter of the Islands worldwide, is on the shortlist for a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 29th Annual Commonwealth Sports Awards.
Tuesday, October 5th 2010 - 20:30 UTC
Falklands’ Governor Designate swearing in ceremony October 16th

The swearing in ceremony for Falkland Islands Governor Designate, Nigel Haywood CVO has been announced for Saturday October 16 and will be followed by a parade and a reception at Government House.
Monday, October 4th 2010 - 22:53 UTC
Penguin Appeal to help finance a census of Falkland Islands seabirds

Often described as the penguin capital of the world, the Falkland Islands will be undertaking a census of penguin breeding sites throughout the Islands. It will provide essential information on their breeding colonies to determine action for the future protection of the seabirds.
Friday, October 1st 2010 - 04:24 UTC
Falklands’ representatives meet with Liberal Democrats leader Nick Clegg

The Falkland Islands were represented at Britain’s Liberal Democrat party conference which was held in Liverpool from Saturday until Monday, (September 17/20). Since the fall of Labour, Britain is ruled by a Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition led by PM David Cameron and Deputy PM Nick Clegg.
Friday, October 1st 2010 - 04:21 UTC
The red London taxi, potent symbol of Falklands’ history goes into retirement

It was one of the most poignant moments of the Falklands War when chauffeur Don Bonner drove Governor Rex Hunt and his wife Mavis from Government House to Stanley Airport, as occupying forces raised the Argentine flag and ousted the Queen’s representative from the Falklands.