Falkland Islands

Thursday, January 22nd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands are fantastic for training, says RIC commander

The new Falkland Islands Roulement Infantry Company (RIC) rotated in over the New Year Period. They are from 1st Battalion (Cheshire), The Mercian Regiment.
Thursday, January 22nd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
RIC help Falklands' farmers and prepare for Afghanistan

THE visiting platoon of the 1st Battalion, The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire), --which this year rotates into the new Falkland Island Roulement Infantry Company (RIC) -- has wasted no time getting their boots dirty and have been mucking in on farms on East and West Falklands since their arrival over the New Year.
Saturday, January 17th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Growing controversy over the future of HMS Endurance

The Royal Navy has revealed it is arranging for HMS Endurance to be towed back to Portsmouth on a barge. The ice patrol vessel has been out of action since it suffered a major flood on December 16, and is currently berthed in the Falkland Islands, reports the Portsmouth press.
Friday, January 16th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: Vendée Globe competitors pass by on last long leg of the race; Founder of Desire Petroleum loses fight with illness; Moto-X to make a comeback.
Thursday, January 15th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Dr. Colin Phipps, a visionary of the Falklands oil future

Dr Colin Phipps, long linked to the Falkland Islands and one of the driving forces behind the promising frontier oil industry passed away in London on January 10.
Tuesday, January 13th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Wildlife in Falklands Scotland School linking program

Education officers from Edinburgh Zoo have headed to the Falkland Islands to teach local children about Scottish wildlife, according to a report from the News Scotsman.
Monday, January 12th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands conflict trophy up for auction in Oxford

A battle trophy taken from a patrol boat after the Argentine surrender of the Falkland Islands conflict in 1982 is expected to reach hundreds of pounds at auction, reports The News from Portsmouth.
Wednesday, January 7th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Inquiry into Ice Patrol HMS Endurance accident

The Portsmouth press carried a piece on the odyssey of Ice patrol HMS Endurance, now resting safely in the Falkland Islands, while a team of naval and civilian personnel is completing a full survey of the damage suffered.
Monday, January 5th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
PM Brown calls for Argentine cooperation with Falklands

British PM Gordon Brown praised the new Falkland Islands constitution which enshrines the right to self determination and promised UK continued support for the development of the Islands hydrocarbons sector.
Thursday, January 1st 2009 - 20:00 UTC
New Year begins with a new Constitution for the Falklands

January first 2009 marks an important milestone in the history of the Falkland Islands as a new constitution takes effect, providing enhanced local democracy and internal self-government and enshrining the right of self-determination.