Tag: Falkland Islands

Friday, September 21st 2012 - 23:53 UTC
Falklands to introduce minimum wage; document recommends £ 5, 50 the hour

Over the years there has been talk of implementing a minimum wage in the Falkland Islands, a significant amount of work has been undertaken on the issue and a minimum wage should be in place by early 2013.
Friday, September 21st 2012 - 06:31 UTC
Falklands Tourist Board ‘disappointed’ by political pressure at BA Seatrade

Political pressure on organisers of the Seatrade South America convention held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, last week meant the Falkland Islands was ignored during discussions as a tourist destination in the region.
Wednesday, September 19th 2012 - 10:03 UTC
Falklands’ badminton team off to the Brazilian International Cup

A team of four are currently emerged in a training camp preparing for competition in Sao Paulo next week.
Tuesday, September 18th 2012 - 07:21 UTC
Falklands’ Desire confirms exploration potential and is looking for farm-in partner

Falkland Islands explorer Desire Petroleum said its half-year to end-June period losses decreased from 39.3 million dollars in the previous period to just 2m, due to a fall in exploration and evaluation expenses. It also announced that it was looking for a farm-in partner for the North Falkland basin, where the company is focused.
Tuesday, September 18th 2012 - 06:56 UTC
Falklands immigration review to address labour demand from strong economy

The future need of the Falklands Islands labour market is the driving force behind a decision to review the Falklands immigration system, confirmed Head of Policy Jamie Fotheringham this week in a report published by Penguin News.
Monday, September 17th 2012 - 18:29 UTC
Falklands’ referendum will send strong message to world public opinion

The Falkland Islands don’t expect Argentina to accept the results of the coming referendum, but will show the rest of the world, particularly South and Central America that the Islands are a democracy and have the right to self determination, said Falklands’ lawmakers in an interview with the Mexican newspaper Excelsior.
Monday, September 17th 2012 - 14:57 UTC
FOGL and Edison strike gas discovery to the East of the Falkland Islands

Falkland Oil and Gas Ltd announced Monday that the well drilled to the East of the Falkland Islands to a depth of over 4.000 meters is a gas discovery. The statement comes after a rough week for FOGL when its shares plummeted following poor and unfounded press coverage.
Saturday, September 15th 2012 - 06:39 UTC
Busy international agenda for Falkland Islands lawmakers

Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly Gavin Short and Sharon Halford are currently attending the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Plenary and Small Countries Conference in Sri Lanka.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 19:36 UTC
Falklands’ abattoir prepares for 2013 season; FIMCO officials to Paris food show

The Falkland Islands Sand Bay abattoir is busily in the midst of preparing for the oncoming season, confirmed Assistant Manager Dave Roberts this week. He said there was a small amount of upgrade work to complete, “which couldn’t be done at the start of last export season, and this is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.”
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 19:28 UTC
Falklands’ capital expands south anticipating housing demand from oil developers

Anticipating a greater demand for housing from oil developers and support activities the Falkland Islands government is advancing plans to further expand Stanley. Additional funding to take in phase two of the Sapper Hill housing development to the south of Stanley has been approved by the Standing Finance Committee totalling £1.3 million for a further 27 housing plots.