Falkland Islands

Tuesday, November 21st 2023 - 08:01 UTC
Rutley celebrates 80 years of Canning House and reaffirms UK's constant support of the Falklands

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Americas and the Caribbean David Rutley was the main speaker at the event celebrating the work and achievements of Canning House during the last eighty years.
Friday, November 17th 2023 - 10:10 UTC
South Atlantic sovereignty a great challenge ahead, says Massa

During his participation Wednesday at the ceremony marking the commencement of the 2023-2024 Antarctic campaign, Economy Minister and presidential candidate Sergio Massa praised the role he envisions for the Armed Forces “in the defense of Argentine sovereignty” which constitutes a big challenge for the years to come from a “bicontinental” viewpoint.
Friday, November 17th 2023 - 07:12 UTC
Young Falkland Islanders attend international Youth Summit

Three young Falkland Islanders have attended the inaugural UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) Youth Summit at the Houses of Parliament in London hosted by the Speaker of the House of Commons, The Rt. Hon Lindsay Hoyle MP.
Friday, November 17th 2023 - 06:52 UTC
Falkland Islands King's Certificate and Badge of Honor

The Falkland Islands Acting Governor Dave Morgan (during the absence of Alison Blake GMC currently in London for the Joint Ministerial Council), and acting on the advice of the Falklands Executive Council, is pleased to announce the 2023 Award of the King’s Certificate and Badge of Honor to:
Thursday, November 16th 2023 - 10:00 UTC
Falkland Islands Government delegation engages in key talks at Joint Ministerial Council

A delegation from the Falkland Islands Government (FIG), led by the Hon. Teslyn Barkman MLA, participated in the Joint Ministerial Council with Leaders and Representatives of the UK Overseas Territories and the UK Government this week at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in London, FIG informed in a press release.
Thursday, November 16th 2023 - 08:11 UTC
Falklands extends birthday greetings to King Charles III

Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly on behalf of the People of the Falkland Islands extend birthday greetings to His Majesty King Charles The Third on his 75th birthday, on 14th November.
Thursday, November 16th 2023 - 07:48 UTC
Falklands commemorated Remembrance Day on Sunday 12th November

Sunday 12th November was Remembrance Sunday in the Falklands, and the occasion was commemorated with an annual service recalling the 105th anniversary of the end of the First World War, beginning with a service at Christ Church Cathedral in Stanley.
Wednesday, November 15th 2023 - 00:26 UTC
Falklands Ride of Respect visits Islands' graves and memorials

The Falklands Ride of Respect, sponsored by SAMA, South Atlantic Medal Association, is a group of Veterans that has been running for five years, visiting each Falklands conflict grave in the U.K. as well as many significant memorials as well.
Tuesday, November 14th 2023 - 10:12 UTC
Sergio Massa: “For me Thatcher is an enemy of the Argentine people”

In a heated debate that unfolded on Sunday, Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei found himself at odds with Economy Minister Sergio Massa. The confrontation reached a boiling point as Milei accused Massa of employing the “falacia ad populum” strategy, dismissing technical discussions as if they were only meant for a select few, rather than the millions of voters they both aimed to represent.
Monday, November 13th 2023 - 20:34 UTC
Gentoo penguins: Dive, forage, love? Fitter penguins dive deeper

Sarah McComb Turbitt, marine biologist from the University of British Columbia illustrates us with a new study published in Marine Ecology Progress Series, from Dr. Marie Auger-Méthé, principal investigator and associate professor at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Statistics and Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries (IOF). The article interesting enough refers Gentoo penguins in the Falkland Islands.