Falkland Islands

Saturday, November 22nd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Cllr Summers thanks the UK's UN Amb, John Sawers

COUNCILLOR Mike Summers said he would like the House to send its formal thanks and congratulations to the UK's UN Ambassador in New York, John Sawyer, who, with his team, denied an attempt by Argentina and Spain to propose in the United Nations 4th Committee an amendment, which would have denied the right of self-determination to those countries, where there is a sovereignty conflict.
Friday, November 21st 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Celebrities on deck as Ilen refit gets underway in Ireland; Stanley Services Ltd: kerosene price explosion not imminent; Longer wait for would-be residents pending public consultation on immigrant points scheme; New leaders in renewable energy; FIDC's David Waugh to arrive in New Year; This weeks cruise ships.
Friday, November 21st 2008 - 20:00 UTC
UK pointed out for not clearing Falklands' minefields

United Kingdom and Venezuela are among countries pointed out for not having met their mine clearance timetable, particularly in the Falkland Islands and along the Colombian border, according to the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, based on the “Landmine Monitor Report 2008: Toward a Mine-Free World”.
Tuesday, November 18th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Rockhopper: North Falkland basin oil economic at 25 USD

Rockhopper Exploration has reiterated its intention to start drilling over its licenses in the North Falkland basin as soon as rig availability, financing and relevant consents have been resolved.
Monday, November 17th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
New Falklands' constitution changes role of the Governor

WITH the new Constitution Order approved by Her Majesty the Queen in the Privy Council last week and due to come into effect on January 1, 2009 the role of the Falkland Islands Governor is set to change.
Friday, November 14th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: '82 veterans bond on Falklands visit; Some difficult choices before the next budget; Former governor fined.
Thursday, November 13th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Oil industry restates interest in Falklands' potential

Phyl Rendell, Falkland Islands Director of Minerals and Agriculture attended the International AAPG (American Association of Petroleum Geologists) in Cape Town, South Africa.
Wednesday, November 12th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands' farms go green; 40% organic status by 2010/11

TEN Falklands farms have registered to convert their farm production units to internationally recognised organic status. Should all go well this will mean nearly 40% of the Falkland Islands will have organic status by 2010/11.
Tuesday, November 11th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Bush-Obama begin friendly transition in the Oval Office

President-elect Barack Obama held this Monday his first meeting with incumbent George W Bush since his last week's decisive election victory. Both sides described the White House talks, which lasted just under two hours, as friendly and productive.
Tuesday, November 11th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Veteran Welsh Guard returns to Falklands to honour best friend

Falkland Islands 1982 British veteran soldier Clive Davies admitted he, “â€¦cried like a baby,” when on Monday he returned to spot where he witnessed the death of his best friend and countless comrades.