Falkland Islands

Monday, January 7th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands' vessel survives beaching on North West Island

Falkland Islands coastal vessel, Tamar, survived unscathed a beaching on Bold Rocks at Keppel Island on North West Falklands on Saturday morning.
Sunday, January 6th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
St Helena longliner adrift in Antarctica rescued by USAF

A St Helena registered longliner stranded in the Ross Sea in Antarctica for two weeks is expected to leave the area sometime on Monday.
Saturday, January 5th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands' Office celebrates 25 years in London

January 12 marks 25 years since the opening of the Falkland Islands Government Office (FIGO) in London, making it one of the longest established UK Overseas Territories Offices. Sukey Cameron MBE has been the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) UK Representative since 1990.
Friday, January 4th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Birmingham's back!; OTs Minister on three day visit; Memorial reflects historic link with Royal Marines; 'A deep water port for the 21st century - where?; Norway Golden Shears dream for Lee and Jan.
Friday, January 4th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Prime Minister's message:' no doubts over sovereignty'

In his first New Year address to the Falkland Islands, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has restated the commitment of his government to protecting Islanders' right to self-determination.
Thursday, January 3rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
South Georgia stamp issue celebrates New Int. Polar Year

In commemoration of a new International Polar Year (March 2007- March 2009) South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands are issuing a series of stamps which will be available this month. South Georgia has been closely linked to polar scientific research from the very first International Polar Commission back in 1879 in the city of Hamburg.
Tuesday, December 25th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands' advanced agriculture gives farmers more choices

Agriculture in the Falkland Islands has undergone significant changes in recent years giving farmers far more choices and they can even mix farming with other activities.
Friday, December 21st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Merry Christmas to all our readers!; Retrospective increase for holiday credits; New approach to financial planning; The newest Royal; Shearer is fastest driver caught by police; Date for your diary.
Tuesday, December 18th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands' review relationship with European Union

Falkland Islands Councillors along with representatives of other countries and Overseas Territories recently met to discuss the composition of a paper reviewing their relationship with the European Union.
Thursday, December 13th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Encouraging oil exploration survey in Falklands waters

Falkland Oil and Gas Ltd said the results from its controlled source electromagnetic (CSEM) survey on its Falkland Islands exploration programme are encouraging, with “positive” CSEM anomalies indicating the possible presence of trapped hydrocarbons with the potential of significant resources.