Falkland Islands

Friday, June 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: Million pounds cost of lost BAS air link; Councillors in New York.
Friday, June 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Ottawa unhappy with request to delay Falklands mine clearance

SIGNATORIES of the Ottawa Convention are unhappy with the British Government's request for an extension of the deadline for the UK to meet its obligation to clear anti-personnel mines in the Falklands.
Thursday, June 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands Government's 10 Year at the Royal Show

The Falkland Islands Government is exhibiting at the Royal Show this year, marking the tenth occasion of its attendance at the event at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, from 3-6 July.
Monday, June 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' new Draft Constitution begins public consultation

The Falkland Islands Select Committee on the Constitution has now reached agreement with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on the content of the new Draft Constitution for the Falklands, and it can now be released for public consultation.
Friday, June 20th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Co-op to shut up shop after 50 years; Queen's birthday honours; Mid-winter madness; No plan to move Ocean 8 or the oil Stanley Sports Association
Monday, June 16th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands targets Australian organic certification scheme

THE Falkland Islands Development Corporation is to abandon its previous involvement with organic certification.
Saturday, June 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands: Economic impact of tourism to be measured

IN and around the Falklands for the last few weeks has been tourism consultant, Kevin Millington, of Acorn Tourism, who have been engaged by the Falkland Islands Tourist Board to measure the economic impact of what has been described as our fastest growing industry.
Friday, June 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Port Troop veterans return; Flight delay leaves less time for lobbying; Berkeley Sound update; Public holiday; Inside PN this week.
Wednesday, June 11th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Explorer's successor, M/S Expedition in Falklands next January

Canada's GAP Adventures is set to re-launch its polar expedition programme following the purchase of a replacement for the sunken Explorer ship, according to a company release.
Wednesday, June 11th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands “flourishing” upbeat assessment in London

The Falkland Islands' economy is flourishing and its future promises even greater potential. This was the encouraging assessment given by Falklands Councillor Mike Summers at the Falklands Government annual reception in London marking the anniversary of liberation from the 1982 Argentine invasions and restoration of democracy.