Falkland Islands

Thursday, May 15th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands Oil & Gas ready to begin drilling in 2009

Falkland Oil and Gas Ltd., which operates in the southern and eastern regions of the Falkland Islands, said it expects to begin exploratory drilling in 2009. FOGL secured last October a farm in deal with mining giant BHP Billiton.
Wednesday, May 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
New British Research dismisses Argentina's Falklands Claim

Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands has been comprehensively rejected by a catalogue of facts gleaned from original sources in Argentine and United Kingdom archives by two British researchers, Doctor Graham Pascoe and Peter Pepper.
Tuesday, May 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
East Falklands vulnerable to climate change sea level rise

The low lying land of Lafonia on East Falklands and other offshore islands will be vulnerable to a rise in sea level, as a result of climate change, according to newly released paper 'Falkland Islands State of the Environment 2008'.
Saturday, May 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Protegat on fishery patrol soon

AN end is in sight to the certification and compliance issues the new fishery patrol vessel Protegat is facing, the Director of Fisheries has said.
Friday, May 9th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Ship burns for days; Get behind the Big Salute; Volcanic ash over Islands; Man guilty of sex with child.
Monday, May 5th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
MPs support joint effort to improve Falklands' airbridge

Members of Parliament on the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee have recognised the importance of the airbridge between the UK and the Falklands.
Monday, May 5th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Korean fishing vessel fire in Falklands waters

Falkland Islands fire fighters fought a blaze on board a Korean fishing vessel on Sunday night.
Wednesday, April 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
North Falklands Desire Petroleum names new chairman

Desire Petroleum the hydrocarbons exploration company wholly-focussed on the North Basin of the Falkland Islands, announced Wednesday that Dr. Colin Phipps will be stepping down from the Board, due to ill health, with immediate effect.
Sunday, April 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Millions of pounds to clear Falklands' 16.000 mines

Multi-million pound plans to finally rid the Falkland Islands of thousands of deadly landmines left behind by Argentine forces 26 years ago are being considered in Whitehall, reports the Liverpool Daily Post.
Saturday, April 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Yacht damaged in high seas heading for the Falklands

A Canadian trying to sail non-stop around the world against the wind is heading for the Falkland Islands after been injured and his 12-metre sailboat damaged in a roll-over in the South Atlantic.