Stories for March 2013

Wednesday, March 13th 2013 - 04:13 UTC
Falkland Islands’ message to Cristina Fernandez: we have absolutely no desire to be ruled from Buenos Aires

“President Cristina Fernandez, we have sent you a message: we have absolutely no desire to be ruled by the Government in Buenos Aires and we hope that now you might respect that”, said the spokesperson for the Falklands’ elected government in the aftermath of the referendum which showed the Islanders almost unanimously (99.8% of ballots) want to remain a British Overseas Territory.
Wednesday, March 13th 2013 - 04:07 UTC
Falkland Islands’ delegates touring US and Latinamerica to drum up support for self-determination

Following the resounding results from this weekend’s referendum Falkland Islands delegates will tour the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America to drum up support for their right to self-determination.
Wednesday, March 13th 2013 - 04:02 UTC
Falkland Islands’ referendum described by Cristina Fernandez as a “squatters condominium meeting”

Argentine President Cristina Fernández rejected the referendum held at the Falklands/Malvinas Islands, and assured it “was a parody” likening to a “squatters’ condominium meeting” who illegally live in an occupied territory.
Wednesday, March 13th 2013 - 03:58 UTC
Falklands’ referendum to be condemned by Argentina’s congress two Houses

The Argentine congress is holding on Wednesday an extraordinary session to strongly reject the resounding Falklands/Malvinas referendum in which the Islanders overwhelmingly voted to remain a British Overseas Territory. Two statements have been drafted and will be discussed simultaneously at the Lower House and the Senate.
Wednesday, March 13th 2013 - 03:40 UTC
Falklands: US formal position unchanged but describes the referendum as ‘democratic’

The US State Department spokesperson said on Tuesday that Washington’s formal position regarding the Falklands/Malvinas despite the democratic referendum results, “has not changed: we recognize de facto UK administration of the Islands, but we take no position on sovereignty claims”.
Wednesday, March 13th 2013 - 03:36 UTC
Europe ready to talk with the US to create the world’s largest free trade agreement

The European Commission agreed Tuesday negotiating guidelines for talks with the United States on the world's biggest Free Trade Agreement, stressing a pragmatic approach to even sensitive subjects.
Wednesday, March 13th 2013 - 03:32 UTC
Falkland Islands’ referendum results are the clearest possible; time for the world to respect Islanders decision

UK Primer Minister David Cameron called on Argentina to respect the wishes of Falkland Islanders, who have overwhelmingly voted to stay as a British Overseas Territory and invited other countries across the world that are guided by self-determination to also respect and revere the very clear results.
Tuesday, March 12th 2013 - 14:52 UTC
Britain and Argentina share stringent environmental duties in Antarctica

Divers from Royal Navy ice patrol ship HMS Protector have been exploring beneath the waves of the Antarctic to ensure stringent environmental guidelines are being followed in the region. In the process the diving team on board HMS Protector has been busy capturing rare underwater footage of the Antarctic.
Tuesday, March 12th 2013 - 14:25 UTC
Hague calls on all countries to accept results of Falklands’ referendum and support the Islanders

All countries should accept the results of the Falklands’ referendum and support the Islanders as they continue to develop their home and their economy, said on Tuesday Foreign Secretary William Hague following on the overwhelming weekend vote to remain as a British Overseas Territory.
Tuesday, March 12th 2013 - 07:50 UTC
Clear message to Argentina: 99.8% of Falkland Islanders want to stay British

Despite frequent snow showers and zero temperatures, the celebratory party had already started on Arch Green in the centre of Port Stanley as the result of the Falklands’ referendum was a foregone conclusion, but the loud cheer that went up from the assembled gathering could be heard all over the town as the news filtered through that only 3 persons had voted against the Falklands remaining a self-governing dependent territory of Great Britain.