Falkland Islands

• Wednesday, July 4th 2018 - 21:55 UTC

  UK beneficial ownership vote alarms Overseas Territories; financial services vital for several islands

  

  A vote by the UK parliament to insist that Britain’s Overseas Territories introduce publicly available beneficial ownership registers by December 31, 2020, has sparked anger and dismay within these autonomous, mainly small island, jurisdictions.

• Wednesday, July 4th 2018 - 20:06 UTC

  Falklands' team to Island Games next year will be sponsored by Argos fishing company

  

  The Falklands' fishing company Argos is to be the Principal Sponsor for the local team competing at the Island Games to be held in Gibraltar in 2019. The announcement was made by the Falkland Islands Overseas Games Association, and Argos (Argos Group Ltd and Argos Ltd of Stanley, and Argos Operations Ltd of Gibraltar).

• Wednesday, July 4th 2018 - 09:16 UTC

  Falklands' ambitious capital program begins with construction of accommodation for 100/200 overseas labor

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has set out an ambitious program to deliver significant capital and infrastructure projects over the next five years. These projects include a new power station, the development of a new port, improvements at the MPA passenger terminal, a Vulnerable Persons Unit and expansion of the King Edward Memorial Hospital.

• Wednesday, July 4th 2018 - 08:09 UTC

  Falklands begins comprehensive Public Health Strategy development

  

  The Falklands Islands Government has begun work on developing a comprehensive Public Health Strategy. The purpose of this work is to help people stay healthy as long as possible and reduce ill health by enabling everyone to make healthier choices in their lives.

• Saturday, June 30th 2018 - 13:33 UTC

  Malvinas veterans frustrated: strict measures on “political messages” in the World Cup

  

  Vladimir Putin despite all the sanctions imposed on his administration by foreign countries, is a much respected leader for his direct no-nonsense approach to issues, and he wants to make sure the World Cup hosted by Russia becomes an impeccable, unforgettable global event, in line with the grandness of his beloved two-continent country.

• Friday, June 29th 2018 - 06:28 UTC

  Falklands' welfare and pension changes effective July 1st

  

  The Falkland Islands Treasury, following the publication of the 2018/19 Government Budget in April, reminds the public of the following welfare and pension changes that will be coming into force from 1 July onwards, and some further changes that will be effective from 1 January 2019 onwards.

• Friday, June 29th 2018 - 05:51 UTC

  Falkland Islands Canadian tracking experience with Gentoo penguins

  

  Data sent from penguins to space and back to University of British Columbia could help researchers determine why the species’ breeding population fluctuates so dramatically. UBC researchers visited the South Atlantic in April to attach small transmitters to the backs of 66 Gentoo penguins from two colonies in the Falkland Islands

• Friday, June 29th 2018 - 04:49 UTC

  Falklands achieve top marks with TripAdvisor satisfaction rating

  

  The Falklands has achieved a satisfaction rating of 8.9 out of 10 on travel-based social media site TripAdvisor, up from 8.8 last year, according to the Falkland Islands Tourist Board (FITB).

• Thursday, June 28th 2018 - 10:54 UTC

  UK prepared to resume arms sales to Argentina after a six-year ban

  

  Arms exports to the Argentine military are set to resume, more than six years after a ban imposed in a row over the Falkland Islands. Foreign Office Minister Sir Alan Duncan said restrictions would still be imposed on exports which could “enhance” Argentina's military capabilities.

• Wednesday, June 27th 2018 - 07:41 UTC

  Falklands presence at Experience Latin America

  

  Margaret Williams and Michelle Pepper of Falkland Islands Holidays recently attended Experience Latin America in Canary Wharf, London. Organized by the Latin American Travel Association (LATA), this was the 5th event held where the primary aim is to bring together key suppliers from the Latin America region along with top influential buyers from within the UK and Europe.