Falkland Islands

Friday, November 28th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
UK granted ten year extension to clear Falklands minefields

The States Parties to the Ottawa Convention for the elimination of anti personnel mines granted Friday the United Kingdom a ten year extension to the deadline for the clearance of minefields on the disputed Falkland Islands.
Thursday, November 27th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
UK to begin Falklands de-mining; full clearance: 10 years

The United Kingdom announced this week in Geneva it would begin mine clearance of three areas in the Falkland Islands and at the same time confirmed its request for a ten year extension for the full de-mining, as contemplated under the terms of the Ottawa convention.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Cocaine haul vanishes from Falklands' police station

Nearly one million pounds worth of cocaine has been stolen from Stanley Police Station in the Falkland Islands, reported the local government.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
HMS Iron Duke Falklands South Georgia safe passage

The Royal Navy's South Atlantic patrol HMS Iron Duke, accompanied by RFA Black Rover, has successfully navigated large icebergs in the Antarctic Convergence Zone to make a safe passage from the Falkland Islands to South Georgia.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Oil Co. completes benthic sampling in South Falkland basin

Borders & Southern has completed its benthic sampling program within its South Falkland Basin licenses offshore the Falkland Islands, according to a report from the London based company released Wednesday.
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.