Falkland Islands

Saturday, January 4th 2020 - 09:55 UTC
Argentine president recalls when the British invaded the Malvinas and reaffirms Antarctica policy

President Alberto Fernandez on Friday underlined the significance of Argentina's standing presence in Antarctica, --to defend its sovereignty claims--, and also recalled that 187 years ago the British invaded and usurped the Malvinas Islands, a land which “we will never renounce to, and we will always claim”.
Friday, January 3rd 2020 - 18:14 UTC
Deminers resume work in Falklands following a road accident involving five of its members

Five members of the SafeLane demining team operating in the Falkland Islands were involved in a road traffic incident on December 21. John Hare of Safelane Global told Penguin News the vehicle was the second in a convoy of three.
Friday, January 3rd 2020 - 09:50 UTC
Falklands releases the socio-economic impact of oil and gas development in the Islands

The socio-economic impact of oil and gas development in the Falkland Islands has been the subject of a Government report. This is in anticipation of significant economic activity that will be generated by the potential development of the Sea Lion oilfield as well as planned capital projects.
Friday, January 3rd 2020 - 09:10 UTC
Falklands will host a Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Conference next month

The Falkland Islands Branch of the CPA British Islands and Mediterranean Region will be hosting the Regional Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Conference February 17-21 2020. The announcement was done by Gilbert House, Office of the elected Legislative Assembly.
Friday, January 3rd 2020 - 08:37 UTC
Falklands' farmer and charity worker awarded the BEM in the Queen's New Year Honor List

$Port Edgar farmer Tex Alazia$

The Falkland Islands' farmer and committed charity worker Tex Alazia was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen's New Year's Honors List.
Monday, December 30th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Filmus officially appointed as Malvinas, Antarctica and South Atlantic Secretary

The Argentine government made official the appointment of Daniel Filmus as head of the Malvinas, Antarctica and South Atlantic Secretary, which depends on the ministry of foreign affairs and worship.
Saturday, December 21st 2019 - 11:06 UTC
Falklands, UK forces and South Georgia: The search for the Chilean aircraft continues

The Search and Rescue operation of the Chilean Air Force’s C-130, that made full use of assets and personnel available of the Falkland Islands Government (FIG), the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) and the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI), continues along with the Chile’s search command, according to a joint statement released on Friday:
Saturday, December 21st 2019 - 10:48 UTC
Falklands patrol HMS Clyde decommissioned in Portsmouth before its future life with the Brazilian Navy

A Royal Naval patrol vessel has returned to its home base in Portsmouth for the final time after spending 12 years on patrol around the Falkland Islands. Sailors and crew of the HMS Clyde have taken part in a decommissioning ceremony for the 13-year-old vessel before it is turned back over the BAE Systems for its future life in Brazil.
Friday, December 20th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Boris Johnson: Political status of the Falkland Islands is not going to change

Prime Minister Boris Johnson in his Christmas message to the Falkland Islands points out the second commercial flight to South America as the great achievement of 2019, and assures that his government's support “for your right to determine your own political status is not going to change”
Friday, December 20th 2019 - 09:29 UTC
Falklands' lifestyle reveals overweight, less smokers and little physical activity

Nearly 600 residents have contributed to a major snapshot of health and lifestyle in the Falkland Islands. The Health and Lifestyle Survey 2019 has just been published by the Falkland Islands Government Public Health Unit.