Falkland Islands

Monday, October 2nd 2017 - 14:44 UTC
Flower festival for centenary of Pangbourne College and Falklands' War 35 years

Pangbourne College is to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a flower festival on the weekend of October 14 and 15, which will also mark 35 years since the end of the Falklands War. More than 40 flower arrangers from 12 clubs across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire are preparing to take part alongside the school’s art department.
Monday, October 2nd 2017 - 14:12 UTC
Supplies in Falklands ready for shipping to Antarctica's Port Lockroy, the most remote post office

Brooms to clean bird droppings, along with thousands of toy penguins, are among tons of items being shipped out to the UK's most remote post office. Each year, four scientists become postmasters, manning the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust's post office at Port Lockroy in Antarctica for four months.
Saturday, September 30th 2017 - 19:20 UTC
Falklands promotes investment in the tourist cruise sector

In response to calls from the Falklands cruise sector the Falkland Islands Tourism Board (FITB) has launched a new grant scheme to encourage investment in the cruise sector. Executive Director of FITB Stephanie Middleton said “Cruise operators tell us that they are keen to see more options for visitors when coming on shore.
Saturday, September 30th 2017 - 11:52 UTC
Half of the Falkland Islands wool clip has been forward sold

Landholdings General Manager Andy Pollard has reported that the wool market remains in a strong position, with demand increasing as customers view it as a more sustainable product than artificial fibres.
Friday, September 29th 2017 - 21:34 UTC
Falklands' deminers welcomed and ready to begin the next phase

The BACTEC demining team was welcomed back to the Falkland Islands with a reception last Tuesday evening, hosted by the recently arrived Governor Nigel Phillips at Government House.
Friday, September 29th 2017 - 07:07 UTC
Falklands' delegation heads for the Conservative party conference in Manchester

With the Labour party conference in Brighton behind, the Falkland Islands delegation will be moving on Saturday to Manchester for the Conservative party conference, which begins October first.
Friday, September 29th 2017 - 06:42 UTC
Falklands' election: eleven hopefuls registered in the first unofficial list

Eleven members of the public have so far unofficially declared their intention to be candidates for the Falkland Islands November 9, General Election. They comprise Mark Pollard (38) Jason Lewis (46) Leona Roberts (45) Stacy Bragger (33) Barry Elsby (62) Gavin Short (55) Roger Spink,(57) Roger Edwards (71) Ian Hansen (58) Teslyn Barkman (29) and Ben Cockwell (42).
Friday, September 29th 2017 - 06:25 UTC
Falklands' lawmaker: don’t leave dispute with Argentina to future generations

“We should not simply leave the Falklands dispute with Argentina for future generations to deal with”, was the message from outgoing Falklands Member of Legislative Assembly Mike Summers, in his final Speech to the Motion for Adjournment.
Wednesday, September 27th 2017 - 19:32 UTC
Falklands promote horticulture to cut costly and vulnerable import of fresh foods

The Falkland Islands Development Corporation, FIDC, announced the latest phase of their Fresh for the Future program, bringing new commercial entrants into the horticulture market, as well as assisting keen amateur growers to step up with a training program to develop skills that may be applied over a range of production situations and optimizing crop performance.
Wednesday, September 27th 2017 - 18:57 UTC
Falklands government statement on Telecoms Regulator report about service performance

The Falkland Islands Government, FIG, has made a statement regarding the recent publication of the Telecoms Regulator’s report in relation to the performance of Sure, in respect of the broadband service, particularly its compensation methodology when customer satisfaction has not been delivered.