Investments

Saturday, April 23rd 2022 - 10:19 UTC
New BAS aircraft to ensure transport between Falklands and Antarctica

The British Antarctic Survey has signed a contract for a replacement aircraft to ensure transport between the Falkland Islands or South America to the research station at Rothera, Antarctica. The contract was signed by Professor Dame Jane Francis, Director of BAS, Nigel Bird, Director of Major Programs at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Brian Love, Chief Commercial Officer, Field Aerospace
Thursday, April 21st 2022 - 21:37 UTC
New port announced for Río Grande in Tierra del Fuego

A new port is to be developed in the Fuegian city of Rio Grande at a cost of US$ 210 million, which will be disbursed by a group of private companies interested in promoting trade in the area, it was reported.
Tuesday, April 19th 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Falklands, first war mapping project at Mount Tumbledown is completed

The first-ever intensive archaeological survey of the Falklands War took place last week. Waterloo Uncovered, a team made up of researchers, veterans and archaeologists surveyed the area around Mount Tumbledown, in order to gain a better insight into the battle that took place there during the last days of the 1982 conflict previous to the Argentine surrender.
Tuesday, April 19th 2022 - 09:49 UTC
Uruguay/Brazil waterway project studies submitted for financial qualification

Brazil's minister of Infrastructure, Marcelo Sampaio, received last week the studies referred to the concession of the Lagoa Merim Waterway in the state of Rio Grande do Sul bordering with Uruguay.
Tuesday, April 19th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
Royal Navy upgrading Type 23 frigates in support of expanding fleet

HMS Iron Duke is afloat again after two years of refitting and upgrading. The Royal Navy Type 23 frigate has had a longer-than-usual period of life extension work due to the COVID pandemic and her age.
Monday, April 18th 2022 - 15:24 UTC
Refit Sikorsky S61N helicopter arrives at MPC in Falklands

Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands welcomed the arrival of G-FLKI, a Sikorsky S61N helicopter, which recently arrived via the Falkland Islands Resupply Ship. G-FLKI is operated by British International Helicopters
Monday, April 18th 2022 - 09:49 UTC
UK investing heavily in Antarctica and Arctic research to remain world leader in polar science

The UK is investing in modernizing its Antarctica and Arctic research facilities, with total funding of £670 million, including £290 million announced this week. As a world leader in polar science, UK research conducted in the region is of global importance. This is in addition to existing science funding activities.
Wednesday, April 13th 2022 - 09:44 UTC
FAU brass explore options for the purchase of training aircraft

A delegation of the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) has been reported to have visited AERO Vodochody's facilities in the Czech Republic to delve into the specifics of the L-39NG advanced trainer, according to the aircraft manufacturer's social media.
Wednesday, April 13th 2022 - 09:13 UTC
The majestic Norwegian tall ship marked the end of Ushuaia's cruise season

With the departure on Monday of the Norwegian flagged three-mast tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl, Ushuaia, extreme south of Argentina, considered the “successful” 2021/22 cruise season over. According to local port authorities from the province of Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia received more than 200 calls and some 60,000 visitors, since the arrival last 7 November of NatGeo Endurance, and was the only Latin American port that did not interrupt its summer activities.
Tuesday, April 12th 2022 - 10:09 UTC
Falklands oil company shares skyrocket following extension of license

Argos Resources shares surged 23% to 2.4p on news that the Falkland Islands government extended its second term PL001 license. The Falklands Islands-based explorer will not need to commit to any additional work to be granted the license between 1 May 2022 and the year-end.