Falkland Islands

• Wednesday, January 4th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

  Antarctic Rower Begins Epic Voyage

  Colin Yeates, who hopes to be the first person to single-handedly circumnavigate the Antarctic in a rowing boat, left the Falkland Islands yesterday to begin his epic journey.

• Wednesday, January 4th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

  Falkland Oil and Gas. Chief Appointment

  Falkland Oil and Gas, an energy exploration company, said on Wednesday it was to appoint Tim Bushell as chief executive following the retirement of Executive Chairman John Armstrong.

• Tuesday, January 3rd 2006 - 20:00 UTC

  South Atlantic quake triggers tsunami scare in Sir Lanka

  An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 was registered off the South Sandwich Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, the U.S. Geological Survey reported Monday. There were no reports of injuries or a tsunami.

• Friday, December 30th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Penguin News Update.

  THE Penguin News staff wishes readers both in the Falklands and overseas a prosperous and fruitful New Year.

• Wednesday, December 28th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Falklands' new fisheries regime effective next July

  Falkland Islands governor Howard Pearce confirmed that intensive work is underway to bring the new fisheries management regime into effect from July 1, 2006.

• Tuesday, December 27th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Falklands: Businesses optimistic despite economic challenges

  Businesses are incredibly optimistic about their future in the Falkland Islands, despite the economic challenges they currently face.

• Tuesday, December 27th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  UK Defence man to make Falklands landmine visit

  A Lieutenant Colonel from the British Ministry of Defence is to pay a familiarisation visit to the Falkland Islands early next year to examine the situation with landmines.

• Monday, December 26th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  HMS Endurance hosts yachtswoman Dame Ellen

  Royal Navy's Ice Patrol vessel HMS Endurance hosted the famous solo yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur after she arrived in the wildlife paradise of South Georgia on board the yacht Tara.

• Saturday, December 24th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Blair congratulates Falklanders on long term fishing licences

  British Prime Minister Tony Blair admitted “diplomatic challenges” in relations with Argentina but reiterated Britain's commitment to the Falkland Islands right to self determination and congratulated the Islanders on the introduction of long-term fishing rights for Falklands' companies.

• Friday, December 23rd 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Penguin News Update.

  Headlines:
  Merry Christmas; High oil price pushes up electricity cost; Korean company fined after chase; Holiday cruisers.