Falkland Islands

Saturday, November 26th 2011 - 03:10 UTC
What are the real reasons behind Brazil’s interest in a nuclear powered submarine?

By Lucius Lomax<br />
The idea of a rogue nation using peaceful nuclear technology for armaments has been explored extensively by both Hollywood and the United Nations. But the idea of acquiring nuclear power—under the pretext of military use—with the real intention of commercial development appears to be an original idea of the Brazil government.
Friday, November 25th 2011 - 14:02 UTC
British Services team ready for two-month Antarctica expedition to honour Captain Scott

The Service personnel who will take part in the British Services Antarctic Expedition 2012 have recently completed their final mission rehearsal exercise (MRX) in the Ecrins National Park region of the French Alps.
Friday, November 25th 2011 - 13:46 UTC
Falklands’ by-election December 15: two seats on dispute

Following the resignation of MLAs Emma Edwards (Stanley Constituency) and Bill Luxton (Camp Constituency) nominations have now been confirmed for the forthcoming Falkland Islands double bye-election on the 15th December.
Friday, November 25th 2011 - 03:00 UTC
Falklands’ success story, centre of 30th anniversary of the conflict

A request for a member of the Royal Family to attend Remembrance day 2012 in the Falkland Islands, during the 30th anniversary year of the liberation of the Islands, has been sent to Buckingham Palace, reports the latest edition of Penguin News
Friday, November 25th 2011 - 02:06 UTC
UK confirms support for partnership strategy and defence of Overseas Territories

The decision to build an airport tin St Helena and confirmation of UK’s commitment to defend its Overseas Territories were among the main conclusions of the latest Consultative Council (OTCC) which concluded this week in London.
Thursday, November 24th 2011 - 18:41 UTC
Chilean ‘Solidarity with Malvinas” group manifests public support for Argentina

A Chilean ‘Solidarity with Malvinas” group visited this week the Argentine legation in Santiago to meet Ambassador Ginés González Garcia and express their support for Argentina’s claim over the disputed Falklands and other South Atlantic islands.
Thursday, November 24th 2011 - 14:07 UTC
HMS Montrose calls in Ascension en route to the Falkland Islands

HMS Montrose has visited Ascension Island as part of her mission to promote British interests in the South Atlantic over the coming months. Ascension supports the airbridge which provides the vital link between the UK and MPA in the Falkland Islands, seat of British forces in the South Atlantic.
Tuesday, November 22nd 2011 - 18:39 UTC
UK new strategy for Overseas Territories to be discussed at the Consultative Council

Falkland Islands representatives will be attending the annual Overseas Territories Consultative Council on November 23/24 in London when the British Government's new strategy for its Overseas Territories will be at the heart of discussions.
Tuesday, November 22nd 2011 - 17:51 UTC
Oil might lubricate the process to real dialogue in the South Atlantic

The second of a planned series of extended political articles written exclusively for the Penguin News web site by Deputy Editor John Fowler.
Monday, November 21st 2011 - 14:31 UTC
Falkland Oil and Gas begins drilling in the second quarter of 2012

Falkland Oil and Gas (FOGL) confirmed on Monday it was holding talks with potential partners to look for oil and gas in the Falkland Islands and announced that the exploration rig slated to drill four wells in Falklands’ waters is expected in the Islands in late January 2012.