Falkland Islands

Wednesday, June 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
UK seeks extension on Falklands mine clearance

THE British Government has sought an extension of the deadline for the UK to meet its obligation to clear anti-personnel mines in the Falklands.
Wednesday, June 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands to rebut before C24 Argentine historical arguments

AT the Decolonisation Committee of 24 next week, Falklands Councillors will query why Islanders are not deemed, like other self-governing countries, to have the right to self-determination.
Friday, May 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: Where was FIG action on oil spill asks Falklands Conservation?;Balancing budget is 'ever more difficult'; Ferry sails south; Holiday credit going?; TV/radio no charge.
Wednesday, May 28th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands Governor criticizes Argentina ignoring 'self-determination'

THE Governor of the Falkland Islands has criticized the Argentine government for pressing its claim to the Falklands saying, “... it ignores the principle of self-determination enshrined in the UN Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.”
Friday, May 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Landings commemorated at Blue Beach; Popular teenager killed in road accident; Governor applies for drug duo's deportation; May Ball tonight; Budget session looms.
Tuesday, May 20th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands reduce toothfish catch for conservation reasons

THE Falkland Islands Government has reduced the Toothfish total allowable catch (TAC) for conservation reasons and have reduced fees accordingly despite the consequential loss in revenue
Monday, May 19th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' loligo squid stocks show healthy status

Another successful Loligo squid season has made history in the Falkland Islands with the total production of almost 25,000 tons of high quality squid. This was despite discouraging prospects previous to the season.
Friday, May 16th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Les and Duel nab 18th win; Scholars dispute claim; Flights suspended to three island airstrips; Sex offender avoids prison; News in Brief.
Thursday, May 15th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands Oil & Gas ready to begin drilling in 2009

Falkland Oil and Gas Ltd., which operates in the southern and eastern regions of the Falkland Islands, said it expects to begin exploratory drilling in 2009. FOGL secured last October a farm in deal with mining giant BHP Billiton.
Wednesday, May 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
New British Research dismisses Argentina's Falklands Claim

Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands has been comprehensively rejected by a catalogue of facts gleaned from original sources in Argentine and United Kingdom archives by two British researchers, Doctor Graham Pascoe and Peter Pepper.