Falkland Islands

Thursday, January 11th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Death of former Falklands Governor; a cautious man for turbulent times

News has recently arrived in the Falkland Islands of the death of former Governor, Mr. Ernest Gordon (Toby) Lewis. OBE, CMG, in London, at the age of 88.
Wednesday, January 3rd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
“A warrior taking his rest” Quiet funeral for Falklands' local hero

Flags flew at half-mast at all government buildings in the Falkland Islands today, Wednesday, as a mark of respect, for the funeral of Terry Peck, former Chief of Police, former Member of the Legislative Council and one of the genuinely local heroes of the 1982 war for the liberation of the islands from Argentine occupation.
Friday, December 29th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
1976 Falklands invasion warning

British officials predicted in 1976 that Argentina would invade the Falkland Islands, according to official documents
Monday, December 25th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands: Blair promises “productive cooperation” with Argentina

British Prime Minister Tony Blair said that despite the recent diplomatic challenges in relations with Argentina “we will continue to work for productive cooperation”, and for the future security and prosperity of the Falkland Islands.
Monday, December 25th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Korean fishing vessel survivors arrive in Montevideo

Twenty eight of the 34 crew members of the South Korean flagged fishing vessel Insung 207, which was lost in the South Atlantic, arrived in Montevideo over the weekend together with the bodies of four dead comrades.
Friday, December 22nd 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Penguin News Update

Headlines: Lord Triesman's seasonal greetings; Mine feasibility study: '100% clearance is possible'; Chief of Police officially resigns; Festive cruise visits; Men lost after ship links.
Friday, December 22nd 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Rockhopper penguin numbers tumble in South Atlantic

Rockhopper penguins, a type featured in the movie “Happy Feet,” have suffered a mysterious 30 percent decline in numbers over five years in their South Atlantic stronghold, conservationists said on Friday.
Wednesday, December 20th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands' elected government takes on more duties

The Falkland Islands gave last week yet another step in the evolution of internal self government: the Executive Council monthly summary will no longer be presented by the Governor of Islands as has been tradition, but by a democratically elected member of the government.
Wednesday, December 20th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Lord Triesman speaker at Falklands' Forum

Lord Triesman, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirmed he will be addressing the Falklands Forum next April in London.
Tuesday, December 19th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
New FIG website: Introduces the Islands as “a dynamic UK Overseas Territory”

THE Falkland Islands Government has launched an updated website -
www.falklands.gov.fk
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