Tag: Falkland Islands

• Tuesday, October 19th 2010 - 04:07 UTC

  Falkland Islands, new destination for successful UK online Travel in Depth

  

  A United Kingdom independent online travel company specializing in wilderness adventures is expecting at least a 10% rise in sales in the next year after adding extra destinations to its portfolio, including the Falkland Islands.

• Monday, October 18th 2010 - 00:45 UTC

  Falklands sends letter of support to Chile for the “fantastic” rescue of miners

  

  The Falkland Islands elected government sent a letter of support to Chilean President Sebastian Piñera and the people of Chile for the “fantastic work” carried out in the rescue of the 33 miners.

• Sunday, October 17th 2010 - 15:04 UTC

  Argentina warned: “Falklands’ defences remain strong

  

  As the United Kingdom reviews the strength of its armed forces amid severe Government economic cuts, the Secretary of State for Defence, Doctor Liam Fox, has declared that the defence of the Falkland Islands remains strong.

• Friday, October 15th 2010 - 22:09 UTC

  Cruise tourist numbers revised up by one third

  

  TOURISM in the Falklands is looking up, with visitor projections far higher than anticipated just three months ago.

• Friday, October 8th 2010 - 17:28 UTC

  Falklands’ private sector project for an oil industry multi-million port

  

  An ambitious new multi-million pound port development – specifically for the burgeoning oil industry in the Islands – has been proposed for the western coast of East Falkland Islands.

• Wednesday, October 6th 2010 - 15:32 UTC

  Falklands ‘invasion broadcaster’ short listed for Commonwealth Sports award

  

  Falklands’ news casting veteran Patrick Watts, known for his manning of the radio station during the Argentine invasion in April 1982, and an active promoter of the Islands worldwide, is on the shortlist for a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 29th Annual Commonwealth Sports Awards.

• Tuesday, October 5th 2010 - 20:30 UTC

  Falklands’ Governor Designate swearing in ceremony October 16th

  

  The swearing in ceremony for Falkland Islands Governor Designate, Nigel Haywood CVO has been announced for Saturday October 16 and will be followed by a parade and a reception at Government House.

• Wednesday, September 29th 2010 - 00:15 UTC

  Argentine blockade expected to boost Falklands fishing industry local activities

  

  A Spanish flagged trawler that operates in Falkland Islands waters and was heading to Montevideo to unload 700 tons of fish was denied “innocent pass” through Argentine waters and had to steam an additional 17 hours at a cost of 7,000 litres of fuel before it finally unloaded its cargo in the Uruguayan port.

• Monday, September 27th 2010 - 17:56 UTC

  Falklands: Desire begins drilling second exploration well, Rachel 14/15-1

  

  Desire Petroleum (AIM:DES) the first oil and gas exploration company to contract a rig and begin the current round of drilling in the Falkland Islands announced Monday the spudding of its second exploration well, Rachel 14/15-1.

• Monday, September 27th 2010 - 14:57 UTC

  Prince William “determined” to be posted in Falkland, says London press

  

  Britain's Prince William is apparently battling to serve in the Falkland Islands with his Royal Air Force (RAF) search and rescue squadron. The pilot Prince is determined to fly alongside colleagues when they are sent to the UK outpost within the next two years.