Falkland Islands

Friday, April 29th 2011 - 06:09 UTC
Falkland Islands declares public holiday and celebrates with a community party

AT least thirty bridal gowns will be paraded before guests at the Falkland Islands’ Friday community party to celebrate the Westminster wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, reports the Penguin News.
Friday, April 29th 2011 - 05:53 UTC
Face bombast with reason British official tells Falklands

“IN the face of bombast you can show reason and humanity” was the message a Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) official carried to the Falklands this week.
Thursday, April 28th 2011 - 18:13 UTC
Falklands’ lawmaker resigns; lacks time to share Legislative agenda work

The government of the Falkland Islands confirmed Thursday morning that Glenn Ross has resigned from the Legislative Assembly. A release from Gilbert House states that Members of the Legislative Assembly regret his resignation which with immediate effect, was accepted by His Excellency the Governor.
Thursday, April 28th 2011 - 18:11 UTC
Thatcher’s pays tribute to admiral who persuaded her to send Task Force to the Falklands

Former Prime Minister Lady Thatcher has paid tribute to one of the Royal Navy's most senior commanders during the 1982 Falklands conflict following his death. Former Admiral of the Fleet, Sir Henry Leach, died on Tuesday aged 87.
Thursday, April 28th 2011 - 18:09 UTC
How do Falklands and Argentina youngsters learn about history of their countries

A British university research project is being conducted which will examine how youth from the Falkland Islands (or the Islas Malvinas as defined in Argentina) and Argentina learn about the history of their territories and nation-state. The study will also reflect on the perspectives of youth in the region regarding the ongoing tensions between the UK and Argentina.
Tuesday, April 26th 2011 - 01:34 UTC
Falklands’ Argos acquires 3-D seismic data prepares to drill late 2011, early 2012

Argos Resources Limited, the Falkland Islands based hydrocarbons exploration company, has reported that the company has completed the acquisition of 3-D seismic data over the entire area of its PL001 licence in the North Falkland Basin.
Monday, April 25th 2011 - 18:59 UTC
Falklands’ market garden approaches 25th anniversary against all odds

Almost twenty five years after its inception, and despite setbacks primarily brought about by Falklands/Argentine politics, the bustling market garden, Stanley Growers, on East Falkland Islands, now prides itself on being in the top three countries in the cruise ship catering world for the quality of its produce.
Friday, April 22nd 2011 - 05:15 UTC
Argentine lawmakers bring up ‘Malvinas issue’ at Inter-Parliamentary Union

Argentine and British lawmakers held a bilateral meeting in the framework of the Inter Parliamentary Union 124th meeting which took place in Panama, according to Argentine sources.
Tuesday, April 19th 2011 - 21:55 UTC
Falklands’ war book reveals Israel’s arms and equipment support for Argentina

Israel’s role during the 1982 Falkland Islands conflict as a willing supplier of arms, equipment and other materials to Argentina has been revealed in a book titled “Operation Israel: the rearming of Argentina during the dictatorship (1976/1983)” written by Hernan Dobry, with an advance published over the weekend in Buenos Aires daily La Nacion.
Tuesday, April 19th 2011 - 16:11 UTC
Falkland Islands’ 2012 oil exploration drilling round announced by FOGL

Falkland Oil and Gas Ltd plans to raise £32m through a placing of shares at 70p each, with the money earmarked for the oil and gas exploration company’s 2012 drilling program, according to a release from the company heavily involved in exploration to the South and East of the Falkland Islands.