Falkland Islands

Friday, August 31st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines:
World first for aquaculture?; Thorogood named as new Chief Executive; Headteacher is a well-travelled man; Man on bail leaves Islands; Daylight Saving.
Thursday, August 30th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands appoints “modernizer” as new Chief Executive

The Falkland Islands Government announced on Wednesday the appointment of Tim Thorogood as its next Chief Executive. Normal pre-contract formalities will now begin but it is expected that Mr. Thorogood, 45, will arrive in the Islands in January 2008.
Friday, August 24th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlnes:
Cherie takes first Status pledge; Smiles abound as kids make the college grade; West ferry terminal uncertainty remains; 'Jail break' investigation.
Wednesday, August 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' airbridge upgraded with 12 business class seats

The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence has awarded a new Falkland Islands Airbridge Charter contract effective next October 4, reported FIRS on Wednesday.
Saturday, August 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands have highest internet connections percentage in the region

The Falkland Islands, considered as part of the South American continent, have the highest percentage of population internet connection, 69%, followed by Chile, 42%, Argentina 34% and Uruguay 33.6% according to the latest release from Internet World Stats.
Monday, August 6th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands: Loligo season underway with modest catches

THE loligo season has commenced with modest catches, Director of Fisheries, John Barton said when reporting to the Fisheries Committee last week.
Sunday, August 5th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands: No charter flight for Argentine families

THERE has still been no firm proposal from Argentina with respect to a visit by families to the Argentine Cemetery at Darwin planned for November 28.
Friday, August 3rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Penguin News Weekly Update

Headlines: Scouting centenary celebrated worldwide; No vacancy for vet with 'limited experience' says FIG; Shortlist for post of Chief Executive; New Minister confirms policy.
Wednesday, August 1st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Royal Navy patrol ship can't get enough of Merseyside

Returning for the second time in four months, HMS Mersey will once again fly the flag for the Royal Navy as she sails in to reinforce links with her affiliated borough of Sefton on Thursday (August 2)
Wednesday, August 1st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Oil industry forecasts consolidation of Falklands' offshore companies

Consolidation among the four major players in the upstream oil and gas exploration sector in the South Atlantic off of the Falkland Islands is likely in the short-term, reported this week the Financial Times.