
The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly marked International Women’s Day on March 8 with a message centered on broad recognition of women across the community, in a statement signed by MLAs Dot Gould and Cheryl Roberts. In the text, the lawmakers thanked “mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, colleagues, and neighbours” for bringing “strength, care, and inspiration” to life in the Islands.
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The University of Manchester is hosting a major conference about the Falklands conflict next April on Thursday 16 and Friday 17. 44 years have passed, but the conflict still resonates deeply in both the UK and Argentina.
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To mark Commonwealth Day, Monday 9 March, young people from the Falkland Islands will take their seats in the Chamber to question Members of the Legislative Assembly on the issues that matter to them.
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The Portsmouth Harbor Ferry Company (PHFC), which takes passengers between Gosport and Portsea, was bought by the parent company of Collins River Enterprises – trading as Uber Boat by Thames Clippers – from Falkland Islands Holdings Group.
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Prince and Princess of Wales have released a joint statement to mark St David, the patron saint of Wales celebrated this Sunday March first. The message was posted on Sunday on their official Instagram account, with the couple captured at Frogmore House on the Windsor Home Park estate and talking in Welsh.
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A review of the Falkland Islands Government Air Service, FIGAS, and its current challenges will be taking take place, it has been revealed by members of the Executive Council. It comes as ExCo were updated on the latest progress regarding the ongoing Britten-Norman Islander aircraft replacement project, which has encountered several delays.

Royal Fleet Auxiliary Argus will depart Portsmouth naval base this Monday 23 February for the final time, bringing more than four decades of service with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary to a close, the Royal Navy has confirmed. Her departure marks the end of service for the last active ship to have served in the Falklands conflict, pointed out UKDJ.

The Falkland Islands Government has welcomed Mark Pollard as the incoming Communications Regulator. He will join the regulatory team as of Monday, and take on the role fully in April when the current incumbent, Chloe Freeman, steps down.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor —until recently known publicly as Prince Andrew— was detained on Thursday in Norfolk and later released “under investigation” in a probe into suspected misconduct in public office linked to his association with Jeffrey Epstein, police said. King Charles III said in a statement that “the law must take its course” and that a “full, fair and proper process” should follow.

Earlier this month British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, hosted Rear Admiral Jude Terry who met with a range of service personnel based at the Falkland Islands. Rear Admiral Jude Terry is the first woman to hold non-honorary flag rank in the Royal Navy, and was appointed Naval Secretary and Director of People and Training.