Falkland Islands

• Tuesday, August 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Falklands Government renews Legislative Council website

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has launched a new website - www.falklands.gov.fk/legco - which provides visitors with a comprehensive overview of the Legislative Council and the workings of the Government.

• Friday, August 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

  

  Headlines: Up, up and away...; Farmer to close road in protest; Young mother jailed for drug importation; MoD flight contract still up in the air; Early closure planned for loligo season.

• Tuesday, August 19th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Falklands' cutting edge research into toothfish resource

  

  RESEARCH into valuable Falklands resource, Toothfish, is being undertaken by the Falkland Islands Fisheries Department and funded by successful Falklands' fishing company Consolidated Fisheries Limited

• Saturday, August 16th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Falklands Islands: 47-strong pilgrimage planned for November

  

  PLANS for a pilgrimage of more than 40 veterans to the Falklands in November are well underway.

• Friday, August 15th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

  

  Headlines: Student woos potential new boss; Union condemns C&W move; Government meets with C&W; New deal for Desire; Mt Maria back on line.

• Thursday, August 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Desire Petroleum closer to begin drilling in Falklands

  

  AIM listed Desire Petroleum Plc. announced on Thursday that a formal farm-out agreement has been entered into with Arcadia Petroleum Ltd following the approval of the Falkland Islands Government.

• Tuesday, August 12th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Further growth in Falklands tourism anticipated this year

  

  THE Falkland Islands is anticipating a growth of nearly 9% in cruise ship visitors in the coming season.

• Tuesday, August 5th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Falklands' veterans protest “disrespect” for HMS Exeter

  

  Falkland Islands war veterans have accused the Royal Navy of disrespecting their sacrifice as HMS Exeter came home to a muted final welcome, according to a report from the Portsmouth News published August 5 and written by Defence correspondent Matt Jackson.

• Friday, August 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

  

  Headlines: Champions!; 'Medical Services' tax dropped; FIGAS fares capped at £50; Experts to deal with Ocean 8 wreck; Commonwealth Games team prepares for Pune.

• Thursday, July 31st 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Falkland Islands: Appointment of FIDC General Manager

  

  David Waugh has been appointed as the new permanent General Manager of the Falkland Islands Development Corporation.