MercoPress https://en.mercopress.com/ South Atlantic News Agency en Copyright 2026, MercoPress. https://en.mercopress.com/web/img/en/mercopress-logo.gif MercoPress http://en.mercopress.com/ <![CDATA[Falklands, how important it is for UK electorate to have the Islands remaining British]]> James Cartlidge, the shadow defense secretary, said the sovereignty of the Falklands was “not up for negotiation”. This is a special week for the Falkland Islands and its people, Sunday is 14th June, the 44th anniversary of the Liberation of the Islands from the invading Argentine troops, which on that day definitively signed their surrender to the British Task Force sent to the South Atlantic to liberate the forcibly submitted Falklands people after 74 days.

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:22:00 GMT <![CDATA[Argentina seeks a trade pact that would link it with the UK for the first time since 1982]]> “I handed over the formal letter of intent to join one of the broadest, most modern and dynamic trade agreements in the world,” Quirno said Argentina has applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a step that, if completed, would place it for the first time since the 1982 Falklands War in a trade agreement that also includes the United Kingdom. Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno announced the decision during a tour of Europe and handed the formal letter of intent to New Zealand, the treaty's depositary.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:52:00 GMT <![CDATA[Report warns foreign fleets off Argentina catch up to four times the national industry's haul]]> The foundation warned that, if the current level of exploitation continues, resources that are strategic for the economy could be compromised Foreign fleets operating along the outer edge of Argentina's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) —the so-called Mile 201— extract up to four times the volume caught by the entire national fishing industry, according to a report by the Latin American Foundation for Fisheries Sustainability (FULASP) released on the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing. The organization called the activity one of the main threats to the fishery resources of the South-West Atlantic.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:56:00 GMT <![CDATA[Falklands’ public meeting Monday 8th June on the 2026/27 annual budget, with Secretary Clunie attending]]> The budget has been described by Government as a prudent and strategic package designed to support the community while maintaining financial stability The Falkland Islands Government will be holding a public meeting on Monday 8th June 2026 from 5-6pm in the Court & Assembly Chamber where the Financial Secretary, Pat Clunie will present the 2026-27 annual budget.

]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:09:00 GMT <![CDATA[Argentina warns it could 'fully exercise all actions' over Falklands oil drilling plans]]> The Sea Lion field, north of the archipelago, is operated by Navitas, which holds 65% of the project, while Rockhopper, which discovered it, retains 35% Argentina's government warned that it could "fully exercise all" available actions over plans to develop an oil field near the Falkland Islands, in a fresh escalation of the sovereignty dispute. The Foreign Ministry declared the plans of Britain's Rockhopper Exploration "unlawful" and described that company and its Israeli partner, Navitas Petroleum, as "clandestine," after the Sea Lion project moved from exploration into development.

]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:08:00 GMT <![CDATA[Falklands pass £216m budget under 'live within our means' principle amid fiscal pressures]]> Among the principles set in January are a ban on borrowing for operating purposes and the requirement to keep uncommitted reserves equivalent to at least 1.5 times operating expenditure The Falkland Islands Government presented its 2026/27 budget to the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, the first of the Assembly elected in December, with an Appropriation Bill of 216.3 million pounds and under the guiding principle of “living within our means.” The plan seeks to balance the territory's finances amid pressure on revenue and an ambitious infrastructure investment program.

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Falklands approve accelerated housing scheme with 30 modular homes at Murray Heights]]> The government has repeatedly identified the housing shortage as one of the territory's main challenges The Falkland Islands Government announced that its Executive Council had approved a plan to accelerate housing provision in Stanley, in response to the urgent need to expand the housing stock. The initiative provides for the development of infrastructure for 60 new plots at Murray Heights, intended for modular housing solutions, and the construction of 30 modular units.

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:58:00 GMT <![CDATA[Falklands Legislative Assembly addresses overseas expenses and budget bills drafts]]> The Islands’ elected autonomous government, Legislative Assembly this month has to address the budget bills for the coming financial year. Today, Wednesday 3 June at the Court and Assembly Chambers Town Hall, beginning at 09:00, the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly will be holding an assembly, open to the public.

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:22:00 GMT <![CDATA[Doctorate from the University of Dundee on Falklands’ Britishness identity]]> Dr. Chloe Anderson-Wheatley. Falklands’ Corporate Records and National Archives Manager obtained her doctorate from the University of Dundee The Falkland Islands’ Jane Cameron National Archives are proud to announce that following five years of study and research, Corporate Records and National Archives Manager, Chloe Anderson-Wheatley has completed her doctorate with the University of Dundee, in Archives & Records Management.

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:19:00 GMT <![CDATA[Falklands, South Atlantic Airbridge will change UK terminal to East Midlands for four months]]> The change to East Midlands’ airport is technical, essential resurfacing works at RAF Brize Norton The Royal Air Force and British Forces South Atlantic Islands have informed to the Falkland Islands community of temporary changes to the South Atlantic Airbridge, SAA, which links the Islands with RAF Brize Norton in England.

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