Falkland Islands

Friday, November 27th 2020 - 09:48 UTC
UK reduces foreign aid spending; Baroness Sugg resigns over the decision, “it's fundamentally wrong”

Britain reduced its foreign aid spending commitment on Wednesday to 0.5% of gross domestic product from 0.7%, causing junior minister Baroness Liz Sugg to resign and an immediate outcry from development organizations and the spiritual head of the Church of England.
Friday, November 27th 2020 - 09:28 UTC
Falklands approves “Spirit of Sydney” expedition transit call to fly passengers back to UK

On Wednesday 25 November, the Falkland Islands ExCo approved a proposal by the Spirit of Sydney expedition cruise vessel operator to transmit a small number of people back to the UK via the Falklands in late January 2021.
Tuesday, November 24th 2020 - 07:49 UTC
Falklands' MLA Barkman at the virtual annual JMC between UK ministers and Overseas Territories governments

The annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) between the United Kingdom Government and the Governments of the Overseas Territories is taking place virtually this week with the involvement of lawmaker MLA Teslyn Barkman in representation of the Falkland Islands.
Monday, November 23rd 2020 - 09:10 UTC
Falklands' 26 capital program projects focused on new port and power plant, Tussac House and housing

The Falkland Islands' government has released new information on the current state of the Capital Development Program, saying that progress has been good despite the disruption from Covid-19.
Saturday, November 21st 2020 - 09:55 UTC
A new low for Argentine Falkland Islands' sovereignty claim propagandists

By John Fowler (*) – The selective amnesia of successive Argentine governments never ceases to amaze. Last week, during universal rejoicing in the Falklands that the eleven year-long demining campaign had finally come to a successful conclusion, the Argentine Government was complaining about it in Geneva.
Friday, November 20th 2020 - 09:14 UTC
Royal Navy commodore new Commander of BFSAI at MPC in Falklands

Commodore Jonathan Lett of the Royal Navy officially took over as the new Commander of British Forces for the South Atlantic Islands November 20. He replaces the outgoing Commander, Brigadier Nick Sawyer as head of Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands.
Thursday, November 19th 2020 - 09:36 UTC
Argentina objects the “unilateral” demining of the Falkland Islands

As anticipated, the Argentine government objected to the mines' clearance effort announced by the United Kingdom in Geneva for having been addressed “unilaterally in Argentine territory illegitimately occupied” and in violation of UN Resolution 3149 which calls on both sides to abstain from any unilateral action in the disputed territories.
Thursday, November 19th 2020 - 09:15 UTC
UK statement on successful completion of Falklands' demining program before the Anti personnel mine ban convention

The United Kingdom made the official presentation in Geneva before the 18th meeting of the States parties Antipersonnel mine ban Convention of the successful Falkland Islands Demining, an eleven-year program which culminated in the clearance of 122 minefields, and was celebrated by the Islands' community last Saturday 14 November.
Thursday, November 19th 2020 - 09:02 UTC
South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands Celebrates Inaugural Polar Pride Day

On 18 November the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) and the Government of the British Antarctic Territory (BAT) are celebrating the inaugural Polar Pride Day. This day demonstrates a commitment to support and enhance Diversity in Polar Science.
Wednesday, November 18th 2020 - 09:58 UTC
Uruguay authorities pledge to improve conditions for Spanish fishing vessels in port of Montevideo

Uruguayan authorities have pledged to respond to complaints from the Spanish fleet fishing in the South Atlantic and which normally operates from the port of Montevideo where they call for supplies and cargo transshipments.