Tag: Falkland Islands

• 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.

• Wednesday, September 14th 2016 - 21:02 UTC

  Falklands mine clearance project receives a new £20m UK commitment

  

  The Falkland Islands Government, FIG, and Falkland Islanders have welcomed the announcement of a new £20m landmine clearance commitment by the UK which will make safe dozens of areas which have been unusable for residents and visitors. The project financed by the Foreign Office and Ministry of Defense will clear 46 minefields over the next two years and prepare for clearance another 27. So far more than 30 minefields have been cleared in the Falklands in recent years and this is in line with the UK obligations under the Ottawa Treaty.

• Wednesday, September 14th 2016 - 17:56 UTC

  Falkland Islands Government welcomes better relationship with Argentina

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has welcomed the agreement made between the Argentine and United Kingdom Governments, laid out under this morning’s joint statement. Speaking to the media, Members of the Falkland’s Legislative Assembly stated they “looked forward to a better relationship with Argentina”, especially in the areas of hydrocarbons, fisheries, shipping and tourism.

• Wednesday, September 14th 2016 - 16:49 UTC

  Falklands registers for world shearing championships in NZ next February

  

  The World Shearing Championships Committee finds another gear as the World Event quickly approaches. Being held in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand from the 9th to the 11th February in the ILT Stadium Southland, not only is the committee excited about hosting this event but Southland and New Zealand is getting behind a first in the South Island and only 5th time being held in New Zealand over a 40 year period (1980, 1988, 1996, 2012 – Masterton)

• Wednesday, September 14th 2016 - 10:53 UTC

  Falklands open to establish further air links with third countries plus two additional stops per month in Argentina

  

  The chapter on the South Atlantic establishes that the 1989 formula on sovereignty of the Falklands will not be affected and that the appropriate measures will be taken to remove all obstacles limiting the economic growth and sustainable development of the Islands

• Wednesday, September 14th 2016 - 10:31 UTC

  UK/Argentina Joint Communiqué – 13 September 2016

  

  The Minister of State for Europe and the Americas, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Sir Alan Duncan, visited Argentina on 12 and 13 September. The principal reason for the visit was to enhance bilateral consultations with the Argentine Foreign Ministry and attend the Business and Investment Forum organised by the Argentine Government.