Falkland Islands

Tuesday, June 23rd 2015 - 06:17 UTC
Falklands engineer invited to speak on wind energy in Trinidad Tobago

Glenn Ross from the Falkland Islands will be speaking on wind energy and integration to diesel systems at the annual conference of Trinidad and Tobago Professional Engineers Association (APETT) scheduled for June 25/26 at Point Lisas.
Tuesday, June 23rd 2015 - 05:17 UTC
Falklands-born Alexander Betts candidate for a Mercosur parliament seat

Alejandro Betts, born in the Falklands and now full Argentine citizen will run for office in the Mercosur Parliament, Parlasur, in representation of the Tierra del Fuego province, although he must first overcome the 9 August PASO primaries (open, simultaneous and mandatory), according to reports from the official Argentine news agency, Telam.
Monday, June 22nd 2015 - 06:16 UTC
New antiaircraft missile test in Falklands, on fears of “more Argentine aggression”

The Sunday Express has revealed that a live-fire training exercise will be taking place in the Falkland Islands with the participation of Royal Marines deploying high velocity missiles against “incoming attack aircraft” with the purpose of demonstrating combat capacity and to show that the UK can deploy high readiness troops.
Monday, June 22nd 2015 - 05:55 UTC
Falklands' war: Thatcher 'very angry' with the BBC with the coverage of UK military plans

Margaret Thatcher accused the BBC of “assisting the enemy” during the Falklands War by broadcasting the moves British troops were likely to make before they actually happened, according to new documents revealed in the UK media.
Friday, June 19th 2015 - 06:02 UTC
Thatcher secret documents on Falklands' war reveal her anxiety over casualties

The Mail on line revealed on Thursday a secret handwritten account of the Falklands War by Margaret Thatcher. The 128 page, 17,000 word handwritten memoir of the 1982 conflict reveals for the first time her anxiety on the eve of battle and her joy at winning back the Islands from Argentina.
Thursday, June 18th 2015 - 06:02 UTC
Falklands' makes its debut among Argentine fans in the America Cup

The America Copa (Cup) currently being played in Chile, and the region's national teams main football competition, has not been without incidents. The one that has attracted most headlines, so far, was the host's leading squad player, Arturo Vidal who went on public television to apologize for drunk driving after crashing his Ferrari.
Thursday, June 18th 2015 - 05:35 UTC
Argentine province makes it mandatory to sing a march dedicated to Malvinas Islands

The Argentine province of Salta has passed a law forcing people to sing a song at every public event declaring that the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina. The law will also require every state school in the province to sing the song, known as ”Lilian Guitián, alongside the national anthem.
Thursday, June 18th 2015 - 05:18 UTC
Chris Evans will replace Jeremy Clarkson as lead presenter of Top Gear

British TV and radio personality Chris Evans will replace Jeremy Clarkson as the lead presenter of an all-new Top Gear line-up, the BBC has announced. Evans said he was “thrilled” to get the job, describing the motoring show as his “favorite program of all time”.
Wednesday, June 17th 2015 - 05:30 UTC
OAS declaration in support of Malvinas UK/Argentina talks; Canada disagreed

The Organization of American States, OAS, meeting in general assembly approved on Tuesday a declaration urging negotiations on the Falklands/Malvinas Islands dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom.
Wednesday, June 17th 2015 - 04:38 UTC
Falklands have a bright future and Islanders the resolve to face harassment and bullying

The Falkland Islands have a bright future, not without challenges, or harassment or bullying, but the Islanders will face them with the same strength, tenacity and resolve that helped them through the conflict 33 years ago, said Foreign Office minister Hugo Swire at the annual Falklands' Government Reception in London.