Falkland Islands

• Friday, November 18th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Five new Councillors in Falklands' election

  The voters in the Falkland Islands have spoken and voted for change, with only three of the previous eight members of Legislative Council being re-elected.

• Friday, November 18th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Penguin News Update

  Headlines:
  Five fresh faces join LegCo line up; The General Election numbers; Artemis leads the way

• Thursday, November 17th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Self determination and firmness in relating with Argentina

  Falkland Islands general election came along with a few surprises: only two members of the previous government retained their seats in the Stanley constituency, and in the Camp only one was returned.

• Wednesday, November 16th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Enticing holidaymakers to the Falklands

  THE Tourist Board's new ?generic' brochure used to promote the Falklands overseas is now being distributed.

• Wednesday, November 16th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Falklanders are voting for new Council

  Although Polling Day for the Falkland Islands General Election 2005 is Thursday 17th November, many of the more remote electors have already cast their vote and mobile polling teams continue to travel the Islands by land and air to ensure that anyone who wants to, will have the opportunity to exercise their democratic right this week.

• Tuesday, November 15th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Borders & Southern Petroleum plc: Maiden preliminary results

  Borders & Southern Petroleum plc (AIM: BOR), the international oil and gas exploration and production business, announces preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2005.

• Monday, November 14th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Scientists carry out research at sea aboard FPV Dorada

  SCIENTISTS from the Fisheries Department have been reporting on a research cruise they carried out last month.

• Friday, November 11th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Penguin News Update.

  Headlines:
  Candidates encourage ?more openness'; ?Something wicked this way comes' as students take to the stage.
  
  News in brief
  Police investigation; General Election 2005; Molchanov visiting today; Silent remembrance today.

• Tuesday, November 8th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Air Atlanta 747 back this week

  AFTER a month-long break, the Air Atlanta Icelandic contract with the Ministry of Defence to fly to the Falklands resumed this week.

• Monday, November 7th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Rig costs and availability delay Falklands' oil drilling

  Rockhopper Exploration plc decided to maintain its farm exposure to Desire Petroleum operated licences at its current level of 7,5%, in spite of a 15% option, because the cost and availability of suitable drilling units have deteriorated significantly and the drilling timetable is likely to be delayed as a result.