Falkland Islands

Thursday, January 18th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Wanted: holiday rep to sell joys of Falklands tourism

The only direct flights are chartered by the RAF, and visitors to the beach are asked to keep an eye out for the landmines from the war, 25 years ago. But the Falkland Islands, with their clear skies, 500,000 pairs of penguins and an appealing sense of emptiness, have announced they are launching themselves on the world travel market.
Wednesday, January 17th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Canterbury appoints Stephen Venner Bishop for the Falklands

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, has appointed Bishop Stephen Venner of Dover as his Episcopal Commissary for the Falkland Islands.
Wednesday, January 17th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
HMS Endurance hosting Princess Anne Antarctic visit

The Royal Navy's ice patrol ship HMS Endurance is hosting HRH The Princess Royal in Antarctica the first time in fifty years that a British Royal has visited the British Antarctic Territory.
Monday, January 15th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Blair confirms defence procurement and funds for Tristars

British Prime Minister Tony Blair dispelled fears that plans to build new carriers and destroyers for the Royal Navy and procure new transport aircraft for the RAF will not go ahead, emphasizing that “we've got the largest warship building programme for decades under way”.
Sunday, January 14th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Windy royal visit to the Falklands followed by minor storm in Antarctica

The prediction of bad weather to come in the Antarctic over the next few days has led to a shortening of the visit of the Princess Royal to the Falkland Islands. Taking advantage of a “weather window” the Princess will fly at 6pm today, Sunday, directly from Stanley to the British base at Rothera in the Antarctic in a De Havilland Dash 7 aircraft, belonging to the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). This flight was originally planned to take place on Monday morning.
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.