Falkland Islands

Friday, August 29th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: Flyglobespan' heads south; Immigration survey results announced; Sailors caught out by drugs tests; E Boye trip called off.
Tuesday, August 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands: Results of 3D Interpretation and Operational Update

Rockhopper Exploration plc the AIM traded (RKH) oil and gas explorer with licences in the North Falkland Basin, is pleased to provide an update on further technical work on the 3D seismic collected over licences PL032 and PL033 along with an operational update.
Tuesday, August 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands Government renews Legislative Council website

The Falkland Islands Government has launched a new website - www.falklands.gov.fk/legco - which provides visitors with a comprehensive overview of the Legislative Council and the workings of the Government.
Friday, August 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: Up, up and away...; Farmer to close road in protest; Young mother jailed for drug importation; MoD flight contract still up in the air; Early closure planned for loligo season.
Tuesday, August 19th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' cutting edge research into toothfish resource

RESEARCH into valuable Falklands resource, Toothfish, is being undertaken by the Falkland Islands Fisheries Department and funded by successful Falklands' fishing company Consolidated Fisheries Limited
Saturday, August 16th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands Islands: 47-strong pilgrimage planned for November

PLANS for a pilgrimage of more than 40 veterans to the Falklands in November are well underway.
Friday, August 15th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: Student woos potential new boss; Union condemns C&W move; Government meets with C&W; New deal for Desire; Mt Maria back on line.
Thursday, August 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Desire Petroleum closer to begin drilling in Falklands

AIM listed Desire Petroleum Plc. announced on Thursday that a formal farm-out agreement has been entered into with Arcadia Petroleum Ltd following the approval of the Falkland Islands Government.
Tuesday, August 12th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Further growth in Falklands tourism anticipated this year

THE Falkland Islands is anticipating a growth of nearly 9% in cruise ship visitors in the coming season.
Tuesday, August 5th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' veterans protest “disrespect” for HMS Exeter

Falkland Islands war veterans have accused the Royal Navy of disrespecting their sacrifice as HMS Exeter came home to a muted final welcome, according to a report from the Portsmouth News published August 5 and written by Defence correspondent Matt Jackson.