Falkland Islands

Monday, October 18th 2010 - 21:58 UTC
Rockhopper plans to raise £ 200 million for further oil drilling in Falklands

Rockhopper Petroleum Plc, an oil explorer focused on the Falkland Islands, plans to raise about £200 million (318 million USD) through a share placement to pursue additional appraisal of its Sea Lion prospect.
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 20:52 UTC
Falklands/Malvinas: Argentina thanks Mercosur partners for renewed support

Argentine Foreign Affairs minister Hector Timerman thanked his Mercosur counterparts for “renewing their support towards Argentina for its legitimate, constant and unlimited right to claim the Malvinas Islands' sovereignty to the United Kingdom”.
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 00:45 UTC
Falklands sends letter of support to Chile for the “fantastic” rescue of miners

The Falkland Islands elected government sent a letter of support to Chilean President Sebastian Piñera and the people of Chile for the “fantastic work” carried out in the rescue of the 33 miners.
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 00:21 UTC
UN G24 chief calls for patience and cooperation on Falklands’ dispute

The president of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation Ambassador Donatus Keith Saint Aimée called for “patience and cooperation” from Argentina to help find a solution to the Falklands/Malvinas Islands sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom.
Sunday, October 17th 2010 - 15:04 UTC
Argentina warned: “Falklands’ defences remain strong

As the United Kingdom reviews the strength of its armed forces amid severe Government economic cuts, the Secretary of State for Defence, Doctor Liam Fox, has declared that the defence of the Falkland Islands remains strong.
Saturday, October 16th 2010 - 20:46 UTC
New Governor tells Falklands oil exploration is “your legitimate business”

THE Falkland Islands new Governor Nigel Robert Haywood CVO reiterated the United Kingdom’s support of the Falklands right to self-determination, during his speech at the official swearing in ceremony today in Stanley.
Friday, October 15th 2010 - 22:09 UTC
Cruise tourist numbers revised up by one third

TOURISM in the Falklands is looking up, with visitor projections far higher than anticipated just three months ago.
Friday, October 15th 2010 - 06:31 UTC
G 24 president suggests “a better understanding” on Falklands/Malvinas

Argentina and Great Britain should understand each other regarding the disputed Falklands/Malvinas, suggested the president of the United Nations Decolonization Committee Ambassador Donathus Keith Saint Aimée, who arrived Thursday to Buenos Aires responding to an invitation extended last May by Argentine authorities.
Thursday, October 14th 2010 - 06:17 UTC
HMS Gloucester scheduled to call at Valparaíso Expo-naval next November

HMS Gloucester the Royal Navy’s lead patrol vessel in the South Atlantic and currently deployed in the Falkland Islands will be calling in Valparaíso next November to participate at Chile’s Expo-naval.
Thursday, October 14th 2010 - 06:12 UTC
Rockhopper planning further drilling in North Falkland basin

UK oil company Rockhopper Exploration said that the recent successful flow test at Sea Lion has confirmed the potential for commercial oil in the North Falkland basin.