Falkland Islands

Saturday, August 16th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands Islands: 47-strong pilgrimage planned for November

PLANS for a pilgrimage of more than 40 veterans to the Falklands in November are well underway.
Friday, August 15th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: Student woos potential new boss; Union condemns C&W move; Government meets with C&W; New deal for Desire; Mt Maria back on line.
Thursday, August 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Desire Petroleum closer to begin drilling in Falklands

AIM listed Desire Petroleum Plc. announced on Thursday that a formal farm-out agreement has been entered into with Arcadia Petroleum Ltd following the approval of the Falkland Islands Government.
Tuesday, August 12th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Further growth in Falklands tourism anticipated this year

THE Falkland Islands is anticipating a growth of nearly 9% in cruise ship visitors in the coming season.
Tuesday, August 5th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' veterans protest “disrespect” for HMS Exeter

Falkland Islands war veterans have accused the Royal Navy of disrespecting their sacrifice as HMS Exeter came home to a muted final welcome, according to a report from the Portsmouth News published August 5 and written by Defence correspondent Matt Jackson.
Friday, August 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: Champions!; 'Medical Services' tax dropped; FIGAS fares capped at £50; Experts to deal with Ocean 8 wreck; Commonwealth Games team prepares for Pune.
Thursday, July 31st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Appointment of FIDC General Manager

David Waugh has been appointed as the new permanent General Manager of the Falkland Islands Development Corporation.
Friday, July 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: Remelia, Shaun and Nick join the ranks; Govt: 'We want to keep BAS'; Councillor welcomes tax survey but defends increases; Jail considered for cannabis importer; Stop press: Tamar sold.
Thursday, July 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Joint efforts to keep BAS operating from the Falklands

The Falkland Islands government and British Antarctic Survey, BAS, are jointly looking into ways of keeping BAS operating from the Islands. Stanley's airport insufficient fire cover is the obstacle and one of the options considered is using MPA as the primary air station.
Tuesday, July 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' veteran new commander of S. Atlantic forces

A Falkland Islands war veteran is the new Commander British Forces in the South Atlantic. Air Commodore Gordon Moulds took over as Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands on June 14 2008, the 26th Anniversary of the liberation of the Falklands from Argentine occupation.