Falkland Islands

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.
Wednesday, June 2nd 2010 - 02:41 UTC
Oil drilling begins in unexplored Falkland Islands’ south east waters

Falkland Oil & Gas (FOGL) in association with BHP Billiton became the third oil company this year to begin exploratory drilling operations in Falkland Islands’ waters according to a Tuesday release from the company.
Tuesday, June 1st 2010 - 13:48 UTC
BACTEC says goodbye to the Falkland Islands

The BACTEC (Battle Area Clearance, Training, Equipment and Consultancy) Project Management and the remaining Zimbabwean de-miners will shortly say goodbye to the Falkland Islands after more than six months of living and working in the community. Throughout the project the community has welcomed BACTEC personnel from UK, Zimbabwe and Lebanon and shown us great hospitality during our long stay away from home.
Tuesday, June 1st 2010 - 04:52 UTC
HMS York almost home after high profile patrolling in Falklands’ waters

HMS York is on her way home from the South Atlantic after a high-profile five months on patrol off the Falklands Islands, reports The Press from York.
Monday, May 31st 2010 - 04:14 UTC
Russian book confirms Soviet intelligence support for Argentina in Malvinas war

Some interesting historical data about the Falkland Islands war and Soviet intelligence support to Argentina has emerged from a book by a Russian journalist and researcher, who as the son of a former URSS diplomat expert in trade affairs spent most of his youth in Latinamerica, Cuba, Ecuador and Uruguay.