Entertainment

Wednesday, June 1st 2022 - 10:00 UTC
At Falklands Thursday sunset, Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacon will be lit

Falkland Islands Chief Fire Officer announced spectators are invited and are welcome to the lighting of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacon which will take place at Moody Brook on the site of the old Hovercraft slipway and hangar at 16:51 on June 2nd.
Monday, May 30th 2022 - 09:00 UTC
Yuck! Singaporean brewery launches top-notch unique product

A brewery in Singapore has made the headlines worldwide for launching NEWbrew, which -it has been reported- looks and tastes like usual beer despite being made with Newater, or high-quality water recycled from sewage and human urine.
Monday, May 30th 2022 - 07:47 UTC
Royal Navy and Air Force will support Qatar during the World Cup

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defense has announced it will support Qatar with military capabilities to counter terrorism and other threats to the international football tournament.
Saturday, May 28th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
South Georgia coin to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth

Issued on behalf of the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands government, Pobjoy Mint has released a third coin to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin has been produced in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish and Proof Sterling Silver.
Thursday, May 19th 2022 - 13:10 UTC
US national soccer teams' men and women players will “pool and share” prize and commercial revenue

In what is considered a truly historic moment, the US Soccer Federation has decided to equalize World Cup prize money awarded to its men's and women's teams. “This is a truly historic moment. These agreements have changed the game forever here in the United States and have the potential to change the game around the world,” said US Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone.
Saturday, May 14th 2022 - 20:00 UTC
Limited editions of whisky, rum and gin to commemorate Falklands War and raise funds for SAMA82

DropZone Brewery, a veteran-owned business which supports former servicepeople, has launched three limited-edition spirits to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War and raise funds for charity. All profits from the launch will be donated to the South Atlantic Medal Association 82 (SAMA82), formed by veterans of the Falklands conflict.
Thursday, May 12th 2022 - 10:04 UTC
FIMA Funded Falklands 40th Photo Exhibition Moves to Chatham's Historic Dockyard Museum

Last year, FIMA, (Friends of the Falkland Islands' Museum and the Jane Cameron National Archives), agreed to fund the restoration and printing of 40 photographs taken by a Falklands photographer during and in the aftermath of the 1982 war for the Falklands Museum.
Tuesday, May 10th 2022 - 09:31 UTC
Andy Warhol's iconic Marilyn Monroe portrait auctioned at US$ 195 million in New York

The Marilyn Monroe portrait by Andy Warhol fetched US$ 195 million on Monday at the auction house Christie's in New York. The 1964 silk-screen portrait is one in a series of portraits that the artist made of Marilyn Monroe, following her death. It was held in the collection of Swiss art dealers Thomas and Doris Ammann.
Tuesday, May 10th 2022 - 09:15 UTC
Naples to build large-scale 3-D statue of Maradona's left foot

The Italian city of Naples took the worship of the late Argentine football legend Diego Armando Maradona to an unprecedented level Monday when it decided to launch plans for a statue of the late player's left foot in the local district of Scampia.
Thursday, May 5th 2022 - 09:41 UTC
Maradona's iconic shirt sold to last-minute bidder for £ 7,142,500

The Argentine national team jersey worn by Diego Maradona against England in the 1986 Mexico football World Cup finals has been auctioned off Wednesday for £ 7,142,500 after nearly ten bids.