Falkland Islands

Thursday, November 14th 2019 - 11:09 UTC
Falklands' tour for Uruguay's Anglo Theatre company next March

The Government of the Falkland Islands, the British Embassy in Uruguay and the Anglo Institute have joined forces to organize a Theatre Tour to the Islands.
Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Falklands housing program to accommodate workers for the development of strategic capital projects

Executive Council has approved a plan that will help provide accommodation for workers who are needed to deliver the Government’s ambitious capital program and progress strategic capital projects over the next five years.
Tuesday, November 12th 2019 - 12:42 UTC
Argentina issues unified war veteran certificate for 1982 combatants

Argentina Defence Minister Oscar Aguad Monday enacted the Certificate of Malvinas War Veterans for those who were actively involved in the 1982 Falkland/Malvinas conflict, it was announced.
Saturday, November 9th 2019 - 20:11 UTC
Falklands' Remembrance Sunday observance will be held in Stanley and Fox Bay

The Falkland Islands annual Service of Remembrance, this year commemorating the 101st anniversary of the end of the First World War, will be held in Stanley on Sunday 10 November in Christ Church Cathedral commencing at 9.30 am, according to a release from Gilbert House, seat of the local elected government.
Friday, November 8th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Falklands frustrated over future environmental funding after Brexit

Falklands Conservation has expressed frustration on future environmental funding pledged by London once United Kingdom withdraws from the European Union.
Friday, November 8th 2019 - 09:43 UTC
Falklands undertakes a major review of fisheries policy

A major review of the Falkland Island fisheries establishes a strong foundation, building on what has already been achieved. Executive Council (ExCo) has adopted a number of recommendations from a review carried out in 2018 by New Zealand consultants Terra Moana, of the Falkland Islands’ Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) system.
Friday, November 8th 2019 - 07:04 UTC
“Welcome to the Falkland Islands” sign to be relocated for safety reasons

The Falklands' Planning and Building Committee has approved an application to move the iconic ‘Welcome to the Falkland Islands’ sign, despite the Planning Officer’s recommendation that it be refused. Falkland Islands Tourist Board made the application, citing safety concerns over tourists stopping on the pontoon to take photographs of the sign. It will be moved to the public jetty, rotating through 90 degrees.
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Alberto Fernandez and Jeremy Corbyn talked about the Falklands/Malvinas claim

Argentine president-elect Alberto Fernandez revealed that last week he received a call from UK opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, and despite the ideological affinity, the incoming president said that Argentina under his administration would, always, claim the Falklands/Malvinas Islands sovereignty.
Wednesday, November 6th 2019 - 12:50 UTC
IAATO has suspended One Ocean Expeditions; Falklands' call of “Resolute” cruise cancelled

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has essentially suspended One Ocean Expeditions’ (OOE) membership in the group, according to a statement sent to members and obtained by Cruise Industry News. One Ocean’s future continues to raise a question mark as departures are cancelled and the RCGS Resolute continues to sit in Buenos Aires.
Tuesday, November 5th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Malvinas “Virgin of Lujan” image finally arrives to Buenos Aires

An image of Argentina Patroness, the Virgin of Lujan which was left behind by the Argentine soldiers at the end of the Falklands/Malvinas war, and was recently returned by the United Kingdom and blessed by Pope Francis in the Vatican, finally arrived in Buenos Aires early morning Monday, 37 years after the conflict was over.