A GROUP of campaigners have begun a petition calling for the abolition or reduction of the VSAT licence fee, amid calls for Falkland Islands Government to hear their voices.
AMONG many favourite sayings about governments, and always in my top 10 is ‘the government’s like a mule, it’s slow and it’s sure; it’s slow to turn, and it’s sure to turn the way you don’t want it.’
THE Loligo ‘X’ squid licence season has been closed early in the Falkland Islands fishery. Fishing companies say they will be seeking licence fee refunds but a Member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has indicated that a refund is unlikely.
SUPPORT for Falkland Islands farmers, drought and improved communications were some issues of concern rural voters brought up when Penguin News made contact this week ahead of the September 21 Falklands by-election.
INFORMATION on abortion services provided by the King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) was made public in a meeting of the Legislative Assembly on August 4 when MLA Leona Roberts asked a question of no notice of MLA Gavin Short.
PREMIER Oil has taken the decision to suspend Sea Lion Phase 1, the company announced on Wednesday.
