Falkland Islands

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.
Tuesday, June 16th 2015 - 00:40 UTC
Falklands' rig drilling to the south east of the Islands at Humpback prospect

Falkland Oil & Gas Ltd. said on Monday that drilling had started at the Humpback exploration well off the south-east coast of the Falkland Islands. The spudding of the well actually took place last Saturday.
Monday, June 15th 2015 - 06:29 UTC
Falkland Islands receives US support on the issue of “self determination”

Falkland Islands' elected lawmakers received assurances in Washington that US neutrality in the sovereign dispute with Argentina does not imply any denial of the Falkland Islanders right to self determination.
Monday, June 15th 2015 - 06:14 UTC
Strong Falklands' supporter and former US Congress member receives OBE

Former United States Representative Thomas E. Petri was formally presented with the insignia recognizing his appointment as an honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire during a ceremony June 11 at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Washington, D.C.
Saturday, June 13th 2015 - 06:40 UTC
Brussels Declaration with references to sovereign debt and 'territorial integrity' satisfies Argentina

Argentina expressed satisfaction with the Brussels Declaration at the end of the two-day European Union/Celac summit because it included strong backing to the country's efforts to change international rules regulating restructuring of sovereign debt and also there was a mention to territorial integrity, a tangent statement referred to the ongoing dispute over Falkland Islands sovereignty.
Friday, June 12th 2015 - 05:36 UTC
Falkland Islands names US citizen in top job as Head of Policy

The Falkland Islands Government announced the appointment of John Shea as the new Head of Policy. Mr. Shea comes to the Islands from the United States, where he has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Sino-American Business Consortium, LLC.
Thursday, June 11th 2015 - 04:05 UTC
Falklands triggers strong reply from Cameron when Timerman brings up the issue at Celac/EU summit

Foreign Minister Hector Timerman defended on Wednesday Argentina’s right to claim the Falkland/Malvinas Islands during the summit of the Community of Latin American States (CELAC) and the European body which is taking place in the Belgian city of Brussels. UK Prime Minister David Cameron responded by describing his comments as threatening, according to British sources.