Falkland Islands

Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 19:36 UTC
Falklands’ abattoir prepares for 2013 season; FIMCO officials to Paris food show

The Falkland Islands Sand Bay abattoir is busily in the midst of preparing for the oncoming season, confirmed Assistant Manager Dave Roberts this week. He said there was a small amount of upgrade work to complete, “which couldn’t be done at the start of last export season, and this is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.”
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 19:28 UTC
Falklands’ capital expands south anticipating housing demand from oil developers

Anticipating a greater demand for housing from oil developers and support activities the Falkland Islands government is advancing plans to further expand Stanley. Additional funding to take in phase two of the Sapper Hill housing development to the south of Stanley has been approved by the Standing Finance Committee totalling £1.3 million for a further 27 housing plots.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 15:28 UTC
Falklands’ individual average annual income totals £ 20.100, shows Census

The individual average annual income of the Falkland Islands residents totals £ 20.100 (approx 32.000 US dollars) according to data from the latest 2012 Census, which also showed an exceptionally high economic activity rate and a very tight labour market with just 1% unemployment and 20% of residents with a second job.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 14:32 UTC
Nicola Granger appointed Financial Secretary for the Falklands government

The Falkland Islands Government announced this week the appointment of Nicola Granger to the post of Financial Secretary for the Falkland Islands Government. Ms Granger steps into the role permanently from the Head of Finance Position when Keith Padgett became Chief Executive.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 02:09 UTC
Four different “ecotypes” of killer whales spotted in Falklands waters

To many, the killer whale, also known as orca, is considered the panda of the sea (a not-so-cuddly black and white ocean beast). Whale scientists have been particularly busy over the last 20 years studying the killer whale and we now know a whole lot about this species or, as it turns out, possibly several species.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 01:33 UTC
Falkland Islands’ cricket team gearing up for Caribbean tour

Plans for a Caribbean Cricket Tour by the Falkland Islands Cricket Team are well underway. The 15 strong team plans to travel to Belize, Barbados and Jamaica in November and December this year.
Tuesday, September 11th 2012 - 06:30 UTC
Falklands’ companies readying to provide support services to oil industry

Falkland Islands’ companies are, “stepping up to the plate,” in providing support services to the oil industry; and their investment in increased work forces, facilities and equipment is already paying dividends.
Tuesday, September 11th 2012 - 06:03 UTC
Falklands’ population 2.563 of which 75%, live in Stanley, according to April census

The normal resident population of the Falkland Islands on Census Day (15 April 2012) was 2,841 according to the first results from the census published by the Falkland Islands Government and released on Monday.
Tuesday, September 11th 2012 - 05:02 UTC
Falkland Oil & Gas expected to announce results of drilling in next few days

Falkland Oil and Gas has provided an update on drilling operations at its Loligo prospect, following market speculation which has seen the value of the companies shares fall by almost 30% at one point on Monday.
Monday, September 10th 2012 - 01:25 UTC
Foreign Office flies Gibraltar flag on Rock’s Day; last June 14 it was the Falklands’ flag

The Foreign Office will fly the Gibraltar flag on Monday, National Day in its building along Whitehall. Foreign Office ministers David Lidington and Mark Simmonds, respectively the ministers for Europe and the Overseas Territories, have said they welcome the raising of the Gibraltar Flag over the FCO in Whitehall to mark Gibraltar Day.