Tag: British overseas territories

• Thursday, February 16th 2012 - 20:00 UTC

  Falkland Islanders have the right to choose their future

  

  By Dr. Barry Elsby - The Falkland Islands are home to a thriving community. In the face of escalating rhetoric, that community must have the right to determine its own future, argues Dr Barry Elsby MLA

• Thursday, January 26th 2012 - 18:58 UTC

  MP proposes British Overseas Territories be represented in Westminster

  

  Conservative backbench MP Andrew Rosindell has called for the Isle of Man and other Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories, including the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands to be represented in Westminster.

• Wednesday, January 25th 2012 - 23:45 UTC

  Argentina’s policy of isolating and intimidating the Falklands reaches the EU

  

  The Falkland Islands urged the EU Commission to ensure that the rights of citizens of Overseas Counties and Territories are not compromised in relations with countries and regional bodies.

• Monday, January 23rd 2012 - 18:27 UTC

  Caribbean Community recognizes Falklands’ right to self determination

  

  Ministers attending the Seventh Ministerial United Kingdom-Caribbean Forum have agreed an Action Plan, which recognises the right of self determination for the Falkland Islanders.

• Wednesday, December 14th 2011 - 16:29 UTC

  Duke of Kent to visit Falklands to mark Queen Elizabeth II diamond jubilee

  

  Britain's royal family will tour the globe next year to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II diamond jubilee marking 60 years on the throne, Buckingham Palace announced on Wednesday.

• Thursday, December 8th 2011 - 06:51 UTC

  Argentine lawmaker blasts UK marine conservation project in South Georgia

  

  Argentine lawmaker and president of the Malvinas Islands Parliamentary Observatory Alfredo Atanasof said Britain’s intention of creating a huge marine conservation zone in waters of South Georgia was “completely illegitimate”.

• Wednesday, December 7th 2011 - 18:57 UTC

  UK plans a huge South Atlantic marine protection zone in South Georgia

  

  The UK is planning a huge marine protection zone near the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, in an area that is also claimed by Argentina, a British official said on Wednesday.

• Friday, December 2nd 2011 - 15:34 UTC

  Falklands 2012, “a moment of genuine celebration in all Overseas Territories”

  

  British Prime Minister David Cameron reiterated before Parliament his support for the Overseas Territories, including the Falkland Islands, and their right to remain British. Cameron made special mention to the fact that next year in the anniversary of the liberation of the Falklands “which will be a moment for genuine celebration in all Overseas Territories”

• Friday, November 25th 2011 - 02:06 UTC

  UK confirms support for partnership strategy and defence of Overseas Territories

  

  The decision to build an airport tin St Helena and confirmation of UK’s commitment to defend its Overseas Territories were among the main conclusions of the latest Consultative Council (OTCC) which concluded this week in London.

• Thursday, November 24th 2011 - 14:07 UTC

  HMS Montrose calls in Ascension en route to the Falkland Islands

  

  HMS Montrose has visited Ascension Island as part of her mission to promote British interests in the South Atlantic over the coming months. Ascension supports the airbridge which provides the vital link between the UK and MPA in the Falkland Islands, seat of British forces in the South Atlantic.