Falkland Islands

Sunday, January 13th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland's London office celebrates 25th birthday

THE Falkland Islands Government Office (FIGO) in London celebrates its 25th birthday next week, making it one of the longest established UK OverseasTerritories offices.
Saturday, January 12th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands' veteran HMS Exeter, star at London Boat Show

A veteran destroyer of the Falkland Islands conflict, HMS Exeter has taken a starring role at this year's ten day London Boat Show which officially opened on Friday.
Friday, January 11th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Councillors: 'We're not under pressure to accept charter flight'; New FIG boss; Wind farm = savings.
Tuesday, January 8th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands' seminar to debate location of deep water port

Where in the Falkland Islands to place a deep water port? is the question to be debated at a Stanley seminar later in January.
Monday, January 7th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands' vessel survives beaching on North West Island

Falkland Islands coastal vessel, Tamar, survived unscathed a beaching on Bold Rocks at Keppel Island on North West Falklands on Saturday morning.
Sunday, January 6th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
St Helena longliner adrift in Antarctica rescued by USAF

A St Helena registered longliner stranded in the Ross Sea in Antarctica for two weeks is expected to leave the area sometime on Monday.
Saturday, January 5th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands' Office celebrates 25 years in London

January 12 marks 25 years since the opening of the Falkland Islands Government Office (FIGO) in London, making it one of the longest established UK Overseas Territories Offices. Sukey Cameron MBE has been the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) UK Representative since 1990.
Friday, January 4th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Birmingham's back!; OTs Minister on three day visit; Memorial reflects historic link with Royal Marines; 'A deep water port for the 21st century - where?; Norway Golden Shears dream for Lee and Jan.
Friday, January 4th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Prime Minister's message:' no doubts over sovereignty'

In his first New Year address to the Falkland Islands, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has restated the commitment of his government to protecting Islanders' right to self-determination.
Thursday, January 3rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
South Georgia stamp issue celebrates New Int. Polar Year

In commemoration of a new International Polar Year (March 2007- March 2009) South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands are issuing a series of stamps which will be available this month. South Georgia has been closely linked to polar scientific research from the very first International Polar Commission back in 1879 in the city of Hamburg.