Falkland Islands

Thursday, July 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
London and Stanley launch book of tributes to Falklands

Tributes have been paid to the Falkland Islands Government and its staff and Islanders for help in production of “The Dictionary of Falklands Biography” (including South Georgia), compiled and edited by former Falkland Islands Governor, Mr David Tatham.

The book has been formally launched Thursday at a Foreign and Commonwealth reception in London and another at Government House in the Falklands' capital Stanley.
Friday, July 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: Bay begins her work; 'Government cannot subsidise BAS'; Close eye kept on MoD range; Scheme for school leavers; Wind farm set to grow.
Thursday, July 3rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Rockhopper reports losses but insists in 2009 drilling

Oil and gas explorer Rockhopper Exploration Plc. reported a wider full-year pretax loss and said its target is to drill between two and four wells on its offshore acreages in the Falkland Islands.
Wednesday, July 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Air Commodore Gordon Moulds returns as CBFSAI

AIR Commodore Gordon Moulds MBE, comes to the job of Commander British Forces, South Atlantic Islands (CBF), a confirmed Falklands enthusiast, who counts many Islanders among his friends.
Monday, June 30th 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 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands issue added to the Argentina Vatican rift agenda

A Falkland Islands ingredient has been added to the strained relations between the administration of Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and the Vatican.
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.