Falkland Islands

Tuesday, November 29th 2011 - 17:15 UTC
Argos steps down from the current Falklands oil exploration round

Argos Resources Limited, the Falkland Islands based exploration company focused on the North Falkland Basin, reported on Tuesday it has decided not to participate in the current drilling campaign in the area with the Ocean Guardian rig, which is now likely to end in December 2011.
Tuesday, November 29th 2011 - 15:42 UTC
Ice Patrol HMS Protector steaming for its deployment to Antarctica

The Royal Navy's new ice patrol ship, HMS Protector left Portsmouth Monday for a seven-month deployment surveying and patrolling the frozen continent of Antarctica. The 5.000-tons ice-breaking ship completed an intensive period of sea trials and training prior to deploying to the Antarctic Peninsula.
Monday, November 28th 2011 - 17:06 UTC
Argentina confirms high seas boarding of Spanish fleet fishing in Falklands

The Argentine government has stepped up its official blockade policy against the Falkland Islands warning Spanish fishing vessels are operating ‘illegally’ in the South Atlantic, since they have not requested licences from the Argentine government, and controls over those activities will continue.
Monday, November 28th 2011 - 15:38 UTC
New drilling in Falklands to confirm southern extension of Sea Lion oil find

Rockhopper Exploration announced Monday the spudding of its last well of the current successful drilling round in Falkland Islands waters. The well 15/15-4 in the North Falkland basin is situated on Licence PL004b in which Rockhopper will earn a 60% interest following the drilling, with Desire Petroleum holding a 40% interest.
Monday, November 28th 2011 - 14:35 UTC
Developing meat export industry, top priority of Falklands’ Agriculture Department

It is the generation of thirty-something who as children were the first to benefit from well-funded primary and secondary education following the Islands’ economic turn-around in the late 1980’s. They were the first generation of locally educated children who could graduate in careers of their choice.
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.