Stories for March 2025

Monday, March 3rd 2025 - 09:11 UTC
Falklands, Gurkhas will be involved in blank fire exercise Cape Kukri II

Starting on Monday March 03 and until 07 March, the RIC (Roulement Infantry Company) stationed at MPC in the Falkland Islands will be conducting Exercise Cape Kukri II.
Sunday, March 2nd 2025 - 10:51 UTC
Young Islanders represent the Falklands at international Youth Summit

Two young Islanders have represented the Falklands at the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) Youth Summit hosted by the Government of the British Virgin Islands at their London office, BVI House.
Sunday, March 2nd 2025 - 10:46 UTC
Falklands, new energy vision should reach 100% renewable by 2045

A new vision for how the Falkland Islands will achieve its energy ambitions has been approved by Executive Council. The new Energy Strategy and Implementation Plan outline the path for the Falkland Islands to reach 100% renewable energy provision by 2045.
Sunday, March 2nd 2025 - 10:29 UTC
Falklands’ clear skies offer RAF Jets unparalleled freedom to train

The Falkland Islands offer RAF fast jet pilots unparalleled freedom to train, given the almost clear skies and no other traffic. And 1435 Flt stationed at MPC have been operating on the Islands since 1986 equipped with Phantoms, Tornado F3, and Typhoon.
Sunday, March 2nd 2025 - 08:35 UTC
Prince William’s St David’s message in Welsh

The Prince of Wales has used his first message delivered in Welsh to wish Wales a “Happy St David's Day”. William pre-recorded a social media video to mark 1 March, the day Wales's patron saint is honored and to “celebrate Wales – its history, culture and incredible people”.
Sunday, March 2nd 2025 - 08:19 UTC
Welsh Guards 110th anniversary, “Cymru am Byth - Wales Forever”

The Welsh Guards have marked their 110th anniversary, proudly upholding their regimental motto Cymru am Byth - Wales Forever. Founded in 1915, the Welsh Guards have since become the country's senior infantry regiment, serving with distinction across the world.
Saturday, March 1st 2025 - 22:46 UTC
A new era in Uruguay: Yamandú Orsi takes the Presidential sash

Former mayor of Canelones and history professor Yamandú Orsi took the stage at Plaza Independencia, the heart of Uruguay’s democratic transitions. A warm embrace with outgoing President Luis Lacalle Pou marked the handover, a moment of continuity in a country that takes pride in its institutional stability. “I’m here if you need me,” Lacalle Pou told Orsi, offering a rare glimpse of camaraderie in the often-divisive world of politics.
Saturday, March 1st 2025 - 21:19 UTC
Falklands’ oil company convenes shareholders for fundraising initiative

Borders & Southern Petroleum plc (AIM: BOR), the oil and gas company focused on the Falkland Islands, announced the upcoming General Meeting to seek shareholder approval for its fundraising initiative. The meeting is scheduled for March 21, 2025, at the offices of Wedlake Bell LLP in London.
Saturday, March 1st 2025 - 10:59 UTC
Yamandú Orsi takes office as Uruguay’s new left-wing President

Uruguay will swear in Yamandú Orsi as its new president this Saturday, marking 40 years since the country’s return to democracy. Orsi, a former mayor of Canelones, will replace Luis Lacalle Pou in a ceremony that begins at 14:00 local time (17:00 GMT). His term will run until March 2030.
Saturday, March 1st 2025 - 10:55 UTC
A melancholic Lacalle Pou recalls his father's last day in office

On his last day in office after five years, Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou expressed gratitude to those who supported his administration and recalled a similar day 30 years ago when his father's (Luis Alberto Lacalle Herrera) term came to an end. President-elect Yamandú Orsi is to be sworn in Saturday in an indoor ceremony at the SODRE Auditorium as the ceremony was shifted to an indoor venue given the rain forecast.