Archaeologists find oldest human settlement of Aegean Islands Washington, June 28 (ANI): The ruins of the oldest human settlement in the Aegean Islands found so far have been unearthed in archaeological excavations by a team of Greek, Italian and American archaeologists on the island of Limnos....
Investing in islands crucial for saving most species in the world London, May 18 (ANI): The first worldwide analysis of the importance of different regions for maintaining global biodiversity has determined that an island is about nine times as valuable as an equally large piece of mainland, which makes investing in islands crucial for s...
Islands important part of any global conservation strategy Washington, May 12 (ANI): A new study has found that rare and unique ecological communities will be lost if oceanic islands aren't adequately considered in a global conservation plan....
Solomon Islands quake sheds light on enhanced tsunami risk Washington, April 10 (ANI): Geoscientists have said that the 2007 Solomon Island earthquake may point to previously unknown increased earthquake and tsunami risks because of the unusual tectonic plate geography and the sudden change in direction of the earthquake....
Brown not to surrender sovereignty of Falkland Islands to Argentina London, Mar 28 (ANI): British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has warned that he will not surrender the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands ahead of talks with Argentinean premier Cristina Kirchner, who was elected with a pledge to regain the islands from British occupation....
Army to undertake Blue Waters Expedition in Lakshadweep Islands Thiruvananthapuram, March 20 (ANI): In keeping with the rich traditions of the Indian Army, the 54 Infantry Division is undertaking a unique expedition called the "Bison Blue Waters Expedition" from Indian mainland to the Lakshadweep Islands....
Jersey delegation returns to India to showcase Island's International Finance Centre Mumbai, Mar 16 (ANI/Business Wire India): A delegation from the Channel Island of Jersey is in India this week, to highlight the capabilities of its finance centre as a gateway to European investment, wealth management and to emphasize the regulatory standards and legal an...
Comic Relief's 'Islands in the Stream' tops UK singles chart London, Mar 16 (ANI): The Comic Relief charity single, 'Islands in the Stream', by Gavin and Stacey stars Rob Brydon and Ruth Jones has topped the UK singles chart....
Prince William's deployment to Falkland Islands upsets Argentina London, Feb. 3 (ANI): The military deployment of Britain's Prince William to the Falkland Islands has upset Argentina. ...
Wills to be posted to Falklands Islands as search and rescue pilot London, Feb 01 (ANI): In his first tour of duty as a search and rescue pilot, Britain's Prince William is set to be posted to the Falkland Islands. ...
Private islands selling for just 53,171 pounds London, Jan 12 (ANI): Private islands, once seen as the privilege of the rich and famous, can now be attained by lesser privileged folks at just 53,171 pounds. ...