Stories for September 2022

Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 18:43 UTC
Russia summons 300,000 reserve troops for “partial” mobilization

Despite Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announcing that Russian leader Vladimir Putin was ”ready to end the war in Ukraine,” Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu announced that a total of 300,000 reserve soldiers with military experience had been summoned back to active duty.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 10:45 UTC
Cafiero claims the Falklands during a ministerial Atlantic Basin meeting chaired by US Secretary of State

Foreign minister Santiago Cafiero said that ”Argentina aspires the South Atlantic becomes a region recognized as an example of peace and dialogue among nations. For this it is essential to find a solution, through peaceful means, to the sovereignty controversy between Argentina and the UK regarding the Malvinas, South Georgia, and South Sandwich Islands, and adjoining maritime spaces, a controversy which has been ongoing for almost 190 years.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 10:40 UTC
Argentine president again calls on the UN for Falklands' sovereignty negotiations

On Tuesday, Argentine president Alberto Fernandez addressed the United Nations General Assembly and in his long speech as usual there was a special demand for Argentina's legitimate sovereignty rights over the Falklands and other South Atlantic Islands.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 10:39 UTC
Fortuna announces the construction of a new trawler

Over recent weeks, the Boards of Fortuna Ltd and our partners have approved the construction of a new trawler to replace the FV Capricorn in the Loligo fishery in early 2025. The vessel will be owned and operated by Fortuna Joint Venture Company - “Petrel Fishing Company Ltd”.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 10:15 UTC
Popocatepetl volcano causes concern among Mexican residents in adjacent areas

Just one day after two people were reported to have died during an earthquake, Mexican authorities issued an alert following two explosions at the Popocatepetl volcano Tuesday. Residents were asked not to go near the site. The alert has been set at Yellow Phase 2.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 10:05 UTC
Falklands governor and Legislative Assembly representative MLA Roger Spink meet House of Commons Speaker

Over the weekend and ahead of the state funeral on Monday 19th September, the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle met with representatives from British Overseas Territories, attending ceremonies in London.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 09:58 UTC
Falklands new Director of Education: ex Principal and Chief Executive of City College Southampton

The Falkland Islands Government has announced the appointment of Sarah Stannard as the new Director of Education, who arrived in the Islands on Monday 12 September 2022. Sarah read History at Kings’ College London and, more recently gained a Masters in Education at the University of Southampton.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 09:52 UTC
Falklands: end of Covid-19 support schemes; small businesses and Bounce Back tourism options remain

Since April 2020 the Falkland Islands Government have had in place a number of support schemes to assist businesses impacted by COVID-19. In July 2022 FIG agreed that the schemes would close on Friday 30 September 2022 alongside all other existing support schemes. Applications will continue to be received until 4.30pm on Monday 17 October for any claims relating to Friday 30 September 2022 or earlier.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 09:46 UTC
A portrait of King Charles III must be chosen before replacing bills and coins in circulation

British banknotes and coins in circulation with the Queen's portrait will slowly be replaced by new printed and minted banknotes and coins bearing King Charles III portrait. The Bank of England has not yet given any details, saying that more will be known once the period of mourning has passed.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 09:43 UTC
Falklands and change of monarch: banknotes and coins, and stamps remain legal tender

Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the proclamation of King Charles III the Falkland Islands Government would like to reassure the public that all existing notes and coins with the face of Her Majesty will remain legal tender for some time. This will also be the case for all existing stamps.