MercoPress https://en.mercopress.com/ South Atlantic News Agency en Copyright 2024, MercoPress. https://en.mercopress.com/web/img/en/mercopress-logo.gif MercoPress http://en.mercopress.com/ <![CDATA[Welsh Parliament party visit to Falklands, collaboration and closer ties anticipated]]> The Welsh Parliament members with Falklands lawmakers With the purpose of building on the conversations and strengthening the relationship between the Falkland Islands and Wales, a multi-party delegation of four members from the Sennedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament) visited the Islands for seven days, James Evans MS, Laura Anne Jones MS, Alun Davies MS, and Jack Sargent MS, accompanied by the Falklands Government Representative in London, Richard Hyslop.

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Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:39:00 GMT
<![CDATA[Argentina's next FM holds talks with Uruguayan ambassador in BA]]> Mondino acknowledged that Argentina's situation was causing problems for Uruguay's economy Economist Diana Mondino, who has been confirmed by President-elect Javier Milei to be the next Foreign Minister of Argentina, met in Buenos Aires Monday with Uruguayan Ambassador Carlos Enciso to discuss the “macroeconomic conditions” affecting ties between the two countries.

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Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:34:00 GMT
<![CDATA[Rutley celebrates 80 years of Canning House and reaffirms UK's constant support of the Falklands]]> “We are committed to constantly renewing a partnership founded on shared values of democracy, human rights, and self-determination; and on mutual interest and trust.” Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Americas and the Caribbean David Rutley was the main speaker at the event celebrating the work and achievements of Canning House during the last eighty years.

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Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:01:00 GMT
<![CDATA[Sending UK asylum seekers to Rwanda is “unlawful,” rules Supreme Court; PM Sunak committed to stop “boat people”]]> Prime Minister Rishi Sunak released a statement, saying it was not the outcome they wanted, however he added that his government is still “completely committed to stopping the boats.” The United Kingdom Supreme Court in a much expected ruling said on Wednesday that the government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was unlawful.

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Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:03:00 GMT
<![CDATA[The Wavertree and the Endurance; talk at South Street Seaport Museum, New York]]> Mensun Bound and Captain Jonathan Boulware beneath the bow of the Wavertree On Tuesday, September 26th, at the South Street Seaport Museum in New York, Falkland Islander, Mensun Bound gave a lecture followed by a book signing of The Ship Beneath the Ice – The Discovery of Shackleton’s Endurance. The event occurred onboard the Wavertree, an old square rigger condemned at Port Stanley in 1910. This gathering was the culmination of a year-long book tour spanning the UK, USA, Canada, and parts of Europe and Scandinavia, during which time the book rose to Number 2 in the UK Best-Seller List.

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Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:36:00 GMT
<![CDATA[Falklands flagged Sir David Attenborough prepares for its Antarctic summer expedition]]> Sir David Attenborough delivering supplies in one of British bases in Antarctica Having ended its Arctic expedition, icebreaker Sir David Attenborough has docked in Harwich before it will head off to welcome its new crew and prepare for the austral summer mission in Antarctica. 

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Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:30:00 GMT
<![CDATA[Falklands' delegation to Uruguay's Prado agriculture trade show]]> This the 118th Prado Show and is International (plus Mercosur countries). The Falkland Islands delegation for this year’s Prado agricultural trade show in Uruguay show are all set to attend.

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Sat, 19 Aug 2023 10:06:00 GMT
<![CDATA[Falklands: Milei favors diplomacy and the Hong Kong model, respecting people's wishes]]> Javier Milei, the new kingmaker of Argentine politics and could even be the next president He has become the rising (unexpected) star of Argentine politics, after defeating all other presidential hopefuls on Sunday's primary elections. The outspoken economist, promising libertarian changes, Javier Milei managed more than 30% of votes, ahead of the candidates from the two coalitions which were believed to have monopolized Argentine politics in recent decades, the opposition grouping with 27%, and the Kirchnerite incumbent coalition 28%.

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Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:57:00 GMT
<![CDATA[14 August is Falklands Day, commemorates first sighting of the Islands in 1592]]> John Davis, on board his 120 ton vessel 'Desire', the first sighting of the Falklands 14 August is Falklands Day and commemorates the first sighting of the Falkland Islands on that day in 1592 by the English navigator and explorer, John Davis, on board his 120-ton vessel 'Desire'.  Davis (1550-1605) was one of the principal navigators under Queen Elizabeth I.  

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Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:00:00 GMT
<![CDATA[Falklands Tussac House construction on track; residents should move in June 2024]]>  Some details of the future management of Tussac House are still pending  Construction progress for Tussac House is on track and they hope to see residents moving in June 2024 said Director of Health and Social Services Tom Bale at a meeting of the Health and Medical Services Committee.

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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:30:00 GMT