Tag: Falkland Islands

Wednesday, September 21st 2016 - 08:50 UTC
Falklands: Macri and Theresa May agree “it's time to begin talking”

Argentine president Mauricio Macri told British Prime Minister Theresa May he was ready to begin an open dialogue on the Falklands/Malvinas sovereignty, which he described as “the main issue” of bilateral relations. According to Argentine media reports, Theresa May said that yes, “it was time to begin talking”.
Wednesday, September 21st 2016 - 08:27 UTC
Macri calls for sovereignty dialogue on Falklands in his speech to UN General Assembly

In his first speech as head of state before the United Nations General Assembly, Argentine President Mauricio Macri called on the United Kingdom to find “an amicable solution” through dialogue to the long-standing dispute over the Falklands/Malvinas Islands sovereignty..
Tuesday, September 20th 2016 - 09:41 UTC
From New York Malcorra fights back critics of the Joint Statement: “it's not an agreement”

No peace for Argentine foreign minister. From New York Susana Malcorra had to counter the growing criticism regarding last week's Argentina/UK joint cooperation statement, which is emerging from Buenos Aires.
Tuesday, September 20th 2016 - 09:21 UTC
Congress expects to summon Malcorra on the Argentine/UK joint statement

The recent Argentina/UK joint statement on cooperation on an ample range of fields with a special chapter on the South Atlantic has triggered strong reactions in Argentina's political establishment and will most probably summon foreign minister Susana Malcorra to Congress to explain the extent of the document announced last 13 September.
Tuesday, September 20th 2016 - 08:59 UTC
Argentina/UK joint statement is committed “to create value in the South Atlantic”, which is far larger than Falklands

Senate provisional president Federico Pinedo pointed out on Monday that Argentina did not sign any agreement or treaty with Britain referred to the Falkland/Malvinas Islands, but rather “a statement” for the “joint creation of value” in the South Atlantic in “all kinds of activities”.
Monday, September 19th 2016 - 07:03 UTC
Falklands reports high hake catches and average year for 'Falkland calamari'

The Falkland Islands Natural Resources Department reported this week that high hake catches continue along with relatively low rock cod catches. Director of Natural Resources John Barton told the Fisheries Committee that hake currently represents the main finfish catch which is unusual.
Monday, September 19th 2016 - 06:37 UTC
“Prudence in dealing with Malvinas”, the Macri objective is discussing Falklands' sovereignty

With Malvinas “we have to be most prudent”, commented the Argentine Senate provisional president Federico Pinedo on the Argentine/UK joint cooperation statement with a specific chapter on the South Atlantic including flights to the Falklands and lifting restrictions for the Islands economy development.
Friday, September 16th 2016 - 08:31 UTC
Falklands celebrates International Day of Democracy

Falkland Islands MLA Michael Poole on behalf of the Legislative Assembly said the following on International Day of Democracy:
Thursday, September 15th 2016 - 20:54 UTC
Falklands' Development Corporation partners with horticultural specialists to expand commercial opportunities

The Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) announced that three UK horticultural specialists will visit the Falklands next month in order to appraise the potential for future horticultural developments. The three consultants will be the Islands for a week and will hope to identify profitable, commercial opportunities for Falkland businesses.
Thursday, September 15th 2016 - 10:34 UTC
Falklands' Sea Lion oil project break-even price reduced to US$ 45 a barrel

Falkland Islands oil explorer Rockhopper Exploration Plc has confirmed cost cuts at its Sea Lion project, which will reduce the scheme´s break-even price to US$ 45 a barrel. Capital investment at Sea Lion to reach first oil is now estimated at US$ 1.5bn.