Stories for 2023

Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 09:00 UTC
French Total planning to drill for gas off shore Tierra del Fuego

France's Total Vice-president said the company will start drilling at the Fenix field off the southern Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego in March 2024 and expects to start production the following November.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 08:50 UTC
Labour's Starner on tour to polish his international standing, hosted by Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted the leader of UK's opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer, at Elysee Palace in Paris on Tuesday. The meeting comes as Starmer — increasingly confident that he can oust the ruling Conservatives and bring Labour back into government for the first time in well over a decade — has been making a number of appearances on the world stage.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 08:30 UTC
Falklands mobile voting teams will be off this Wednesday for the Thursday by election

The Falkland Islands are holding a by-election on Thursday 20 September to fill the seat left vacant by veteran Member of the Legislative Assembly, Ian Hansen. Two candidates aspire to join the eight-member elected Legislative Assembly, as the third representative of the Camp jurisdiction, Jack Ford and Gary Webb.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 08:26 UTC
No country will be safe if Ukraine loses the war, Biden tells UNGA

US President Joseph Biden Tuesday insisted before the United Nations 78th General Assembly (UNGA) that continued military support to Kyiv was needed to “deter” Russia from invading other countries in the future. He also claimed that no country would have its independence assured if Ukraine lost the war.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 08:17 UTC
Tories handing out cost of living winter support for millions of low income British households

Millions of low-income British households will receive the next installment of cost-of-living payments between 31 October and 19 November. Eight million people on means-tested benefits, such as Universal Credit, will receive £300 directly, without the need to make a claim. It is the second of three installments that will eventually total £900.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 08:13 UTC
Brunt Ice Shelf moving faster after calving of giant iceberg

Following the calving of the A-81 iceberg at the end of January 2023, the Brunt Ice Shelf is moving faster than before. It is currently moving approximately 4 meters a day towards the sea, whereas before the calving it moved at an average of between 1-2.5 meters a day.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 08:05 UTC
Tension between Argentina and Paraguay on the rise

Tension between Argentina and Paraguay is on the rise after Economy Minister and presidential candidate Sergio Massa argued that his country had paid for the construction of the Yacyretá Dam between the 1980s and 1990s and was still owed “billions of dollars” for it.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 07:25 UTC
Falklands celebrates Chilean independence with local community

Falklands' Government House hosted a big reception on the evening of Monday 18 September, to congratulate and celebrate with the Chilean community their country's National Day.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 07:12 UTC
Falklands announces Varicella vaccination of Children

The Falkland Islands hospital, KEMH are pleased to announce that they are commencing the rollout of the Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine to children aged thirteen months. This follows discussions with, and advice from, our Public Health advisors. Many other countries offer the Chickenpox vaccination and it is given to prevent the rare but potentially life-threatening complications that can sometimes arise from the infection.
Tuesday, September 19th 2023 - 10:10 UTC
Argentine President asks UN Chief to insist of UK on Islands issue

Argentine President Alberto Fernández asked United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres to “renew the good offices efforts” with the United Kingdom regarding the Malvinas/Falklands question, it was reported in New York.