Falkland Islands

Thursday, December 13th 2018 - 06:22 UTC
Falklands goes ahead with negotiations and contract for second commercial flight

The Executive Council has today Wednesday authorised the Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands Government to complete the necessary negotiations with LATAM Airlines Brazil and to finalise a contract, subject to agreement with MLAs, to establish and operate a new weekly route between Sao Paulo and the Falkland Islands.
Wednesday, December 12th 2018 - 10:15 UTC
Falklands people have decided to name Extra Care Facility, “Tussac House”

The Falkland Islands Government has announced that following an extensive public engagement process the name of the new Extra Care Facility in Stanley will be ‘Tussac House’.
Monday, December 10th 2018 - 06:58 UTC
Red Cross underlines the significance of the remains' identification process in the Falklands

The head of the International Red Cross humanitarian project, Morris Tidball-Binz, who led the identification process of Argentine combatants fallen in the 1982 South Atlantic conflict and buried in the Falkland Islands, said that the fact the dead can rest in peace, “is a fundamental step to build confidence among nations”, such is the case of Argentina and the United Kingdom.
Sunday, December 9th 2018 - 17:51 UTC
Battle Day 2018 in London

The annual Falklands memorial service at the Cenotaph took place on the 8th December in brilliant sunshine. On this day in 1914, the naval Battle of the Falkland Islands took place and the ceremony is a commemoration of those who gave their lives then. It also honours those who fell liberating the Islands from Argentine occupation in 1982.
Saturday, December 8th 2018 - 09:04 UTC
South Georgia wildlife on five National Geographic “Resurrection Island” episodes

National Geographic has produced a series of 5 short films about South Georgia wildlife, according to South Georgia's Newsletter.
Saturday, December 8th 2018 - 08:54 UTC
Whales watching and tracking with high resolution satellite imagery

Scientists have used detailed high-resolution satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies’ DigitalGlobe, to detect, count and describe four different species of whales. Reported this week in the journal Marine Mammal Science, this study is a big step towards developing a cost-effective method to study whales in remote and inaccessible places, that will help scientists to monitor population changes and understand their behavior.
Saturday, December 8th 2018 - 07:55 UTC
Name of remains at the Falklands' Argentine military cemetery 106th grave released

A 19-year-old conscript soldier, and builder in his home province of Cordoba, Ramon Angel Cabrera, is the name of the 106th Argentine combatant whose remains buried in the Falkland Islands has been identified.
Friday, December 7th 2018 - 08:11 UTC
Falklands attend UK OT's Joint Ministerial Council and reception at Buckingham Palace

A delegation from the Falklands attended the UK Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council this week. This is the 20th meeting of the Leaders and Representatives from the UK Overseas Territories and Ministers of Her Majesty’s Government.
Friday, December 7th 2018 - 07:46 UTC
Argentina announces identification on 106th combatant buried in Falklands

Remains of the 106th Argentine combatant buried in the Falkland Islands has been fully identified, announced on Thursday Argentina's Human Rights Secretary Claudio Avruj. The Argentine official said the name of the newly identified soldier will be released on Friday on request of the family who wished a day of intimacy, after 36 years of waiting news from their loved one.
Friday, December 7th 2018 - 07:29 UTC
Falklands' fishing fleet latest incorporation F/V Argos Cies Open Day

The stern trawler F/V Argos Cies opened its doors at FIPASS to the general public last Sunday as it became the latest new-build to join the Falkland Islands fishing fleet. Members of the public were given a tour of ship, as were invited guests during a reception held in the evening.