Tag: Falkland Islands

Thursday, October 1st 2015 - 08:06 UTC
Falkland Islands Association Honorary Secretary Colin Wright obituary

It is with great regret that we have to report the death of Colin Wright, Honorary Secretary of the Falkland Islands Association (FIA), on 30 September 2015. He will be sorely missed by his many colleagues and friends.
Thursday, October 1st 2015 - 05:19 UTC
Falklands: Argentina waiting for a reply to its project to identify remains buried at Darwin

Argentina is concerned that there has been no reply from the UK regarding its initiative and request to identify the remains of the Argentine combatants buried at the Darwin cemetery, or Argentine memorial, in the Falkland Islands, according to a release from the Argentine foreign ministry.
Wednesday, September 30th 2015 - 06:38 UTC
Plenty of Cristina's friends referred to the Malvinas claim at the UN

Although president Cristina Fernandez, to the surprise of many, did not mention a word about Argentina's claim over the Falkland Islands, particularly since this was her last address to the UN General Assembly, Minister Hector Timerman said that nobody could doubt the president's commitment to the Malvinas question, and there were plenty of mentions to the issue from allied countries.
Tuesday, September 29th 2015 - 06:19 UTC
Corbyn's Falklands 'negotiable' approach causes dissent among Labour

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn statement that the Falkland Islands are 'negotiable', a position he has maintained since he was first elected to Parliament, not only triggered immediate reaction from veterans and Falkland Islanders when he was chosen earlier this month: in effect, senior members from the party, even those within his shadow cabinet openly express their disapproval of his views, according to UK media reports.
Saturday, September 26th 2015 - 07:43 UTC
Falklands' oil companies agree to resume drilling at successful Sea Lion prospect

Falkland Oil and Gas PLC on Friday announced it has agreed with Rockhopper Exploration PLC and Premier Oil PLC to drill another well on the Isobel/Elaine complex to replace the planned Jayne East well.
Friday, September 25th 2015 - 06:51 UTC
Falkland Islanders’ voices matter: FIG launches social media campaign

The Falkland Islands Government has launched a new social media campaign focusing on putting Islanders’ voices at the forefront. Starting this week a series of short films and pictures will appear on the Government digital media channels on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
Friday, September 25th 2015 - 06:14 UTC
Falklands clearance of Argentine mines takes off to a flying start

Falkland Islands de-mining and ground clearance work has got off to a flying start despite the cold and snowy weather of late, Program Manager Guy Marot confirmed on Thursday to the Penguin News.
Friday, September 25th 2015 - 05:59 UTC
“Let the private sector make business with Falkland/Malvinas, a blockade in the Americas is unacceptable” said lawmaker Trobo

Uruguayan lawmaker Jaime Trobo said that a blockade in the Americas was 'unacceptable' and called for closer links between the Falkland/Malvinas Islands and the continent, urging the private sector to take advantage of the business opportunities in trade and services.
Thursday, September 24th 2015 - 07:25 UTC
Falklands and South Georgia commemorative coins celebrating longest reigning sovereign in British history

Four British overseas territories, including the Falkland Islands and South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands have issues a commemorative coin celebrating the day their head of state, Queen Elizabeth II, became the longest reigning British sovereign in history.
Wednesday, September 23rd 2015 - 08:22 UTC
Falklands Argos completes farm-out agreement with Noble and Edison

Falklands focused Argos Resources Limited confirmed the completion by its wholly owned subsidiary, Argos Exploration Limited of a farm out agreement with Noble Energy Falklands Limited and Edison International S.p.A in respect of its Licence PL001.