Falkland Islands

Saturday, August 26th 2023 - 19:03 UTC
China insists in taking over Rio Grande port in Patagonia as established in a MoU with Tierra del Fuego

One of Buenos Aires' main dailies, La Nacion, is reporting that China will not back down from its port plan in Patagonia, as promised by the regional and national governments. In early June, Argentine Governor of Tierra del Fuego Gustavo Melella revived an old controversy concerning a deal with a Chinese company to build a multipurpose port in Rio Grande
Thursday, August 24th 2023 - 11:00 UTC
Reception for Falklands athletes and shearers in a great year of achievements

The Falkland Islands National Sports Council is reminding that on the evening of Friday 25 August, members of the Legislative Assembly are hosting a public reception for Falklands athletes and shearers.
Thursday, August 24th 2023 - 10:17 UTC
Dublin Rose relishes her incredible time growing up in the Falkland Islands

Bethany Cushing from Ballyhea has been selected as Dublin Rose 2023, and joined contestants from all over Ireland and further afield for the top Rose of Tralee Festival that took place this week. The Rose of Tralee international festival celebrated this year its 62nd year, and was broadcast live from the Kerry Sports Academy in Tralee.
Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 10:46 UTC
Falklands' Camp voters demand more engagement and presence from members of Legislative Assembly

Prior to this Nominations announcement, for the September 21 by election, the Penguin News did with a few interviews, a sample picture of Falkland Islands rural voters demands and concerns, among which, Stanley support for Camp, drought, improved communications and more engagement from representatives at the Legislative Assembly. PN also asked them if Camp voters felt happy for Stanley residents to represent them.
Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 10:39 UTC
Falklands Government reminds nomination protocols for Medal and Honors

The Falkland Islands Government is reminding the public of the specific protocols that are in place when nominating someone for a medal or honor.
Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 08:18 UTC
Falklands further education students celebrate results: 97% pass rates

On Thursday 17 August, 18 Falkland Islands students who have been studying in further education for A levels and other Level 3 qualifications received their results. The Education Department is delighted to confirm that there was a 97% pass rate across 19 different subjects.
Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 07:43 UTC
“God bless you Harold”, The Times obituary

Harold Briley's obituary by The Times, published Tuesday, August 22, 2023. - Reporter who broadcast the first news of Argentina’s invasion of the Falklands in 1982 and later campaigned for the Islanders’ rights.
Saturday, August 19th 2023 - 10:06 UTC
Falklands' delegation to Uruguay's Prado agriculture trade show

The Falkland Islands delegation for this year’s Prado agricultural trade show in Uruguay show are all set to attend.
Friday, August 18th 2023 - 09:56 UTC
Falklands discusses Capital projects and how to make them more understandable

Capital projects, purpose, priorities, financing, timetable, over costs, and delivery have been and are a headache for most governments in the world and under the most diverse systems. And Falklands, with ample funds and surplus budgets. could be no exception, thus progress on how capital projects are reported publicly was discussed in the Standing Finance Committee last week.
Friday, August 18th 2023 - 09:12 UTC
Falklands teams begin Punta Arenas Hockey on Ice Winter Cup Classic on Saturday

This weekend, (Saturday, Sunday), all of the Falkland Islands teams competing at the Hockey Winter Cup Classic in Punta Arenas will be playing as the matches are officially commencing.