Falkland Islands

Monday, August 5th 2013 - 02:03 UTC
Falklands and the Mirages: playing with the Islanders worst memories

The British press has picked on news from Spain and Argentina to state that the government of President Cristina Fernandez is about to sign an agreement to purchase refurbished Mirage F1 decommissioned by the Spanish Air Force, which could become potentially a major threat for the Falkland Islands and another reason for escalating the ever sensitive Argentina/UK relations.
Saturday, August 3rd 2013 - 02:30 UTC
Falklands: controversy with the private sector over oil and port policy

A Falkland Islands government statement of policy principles on port location and oil infrastructure development passed at Executive Council last week has been met with opposing views from members of the private sector, reports the Penguin News.
Thursday, August 1st 2013 - 03:33 UTC
South Georgia company sponsors research on toothfish sustainability

Georgia Seafood is sponsoring pioneering research into the reproductive behaviour of the Patagonian Toothfish in South Georgia. Director of Georgia Seafood Stuart Wallace explained that in a market that demands sustainability it is important to the company that they support the science underpinning that aim.
Thursday, August 1st 2013 - 02:52 UTC
Falklands’ war: UK deployed laser weapon to ‘dazzle’ enemy pilots, say released documents

The United Kingdom deployed a laser weapon during the Falkland Islands 1982 war with Argentina designed to “dazzle” enemy pilots who were attacking British warships, according to secret documents released Wednesday.
Wednesday, July 31st 2013 - 05:35 UTC
Falklands' Sea Lion project outstands in Premier Oil exploration opportunities

Premier Oil, the British North Sea's oldest company outside the oil majors, is turning away from the region for future exploration opportunities such as the Catcher and the Sea Lion project in the Falkland Islands, according to a report published by Reuters.
Tuesday, July 30th 2013 - 02:40 UTC
Falklands at C24: ‘Alejandro Betts misrepresents’, says Professor Willets

Mr. Alejandro Betts spoke on 20 June this year at the UN Special Committee on Decolonisation, as a petitioner on the “Falklands (Malvinas) Question.” It has been brought to my attention that his speech included a highly distorted account of my visit to the Islands to observe the referendum on behalf of the South Atlantic Council.
Monday, July 29th 2013 - 06:01 UTC
Falklands’ next general election announced for 7 November

The Falkland Islands next general election to renew the eight members of the Legislative Assembly, five for Stanley and three for the Camp is scheduled to be held next 7 November, it was decided in the latest meeting of the Executive Council.
Saturday, July 27th 2013 - 05:00 UTC
Falklands set rules for oil and gas development, to the benefit of Islanders current and future generations

Falkland Islands has set out the eight basic guidelines of its hydrocarbons development policy which are centred on robust regulation, supply chain support and long-term benefits for Islanders because the statement underlines its resources belong to the people of the Islands.
Friday, July 26th 2013 - 01:57 UTC
Malvinas: Uruguay politicians honoured for having volunteered to fight next to Argentina in 1982

Two Uruguayan politicians, one from the ruling coalition and the other from the main opposition National party will be honoured with a medal by Argentina for their unlimited support to the Malvinas cause, announced the Argentine ambassador in Montevideo, Dante Dovena.
Wednesday, July 24th 2013 - 14:31 UTC
Falklands footballers win Bronze Medal at Islands Games in Bermuda

Despite a tiring 32 hours flight and encountering extremely hot and humid conditions the Falklands football team, playing in their 5th International Island Games competition, took home a bronze medal after defeating the small Norwegian Island of Froya by a 6-0 score line.