Falkland Islands

Wednesday, May 11th 2016 - 14:27 UTC
UK and Gibraltar recognized the vital importance of the EU referendum and the Remain vote

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond and Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo underlined on Wednesday the importance of remaining in a reformed European Union, stronger, safer and better off, both for the UK and Gibraltar. The joint statement comes ahead of the June 26 Brexit vote, which for Overseas Territories a 'Leave' victory could be 'catastrophic', according to statements from Gibraltar and Falklands' representatives
Wednesday, May 11th 2016 - 08:58 UTC
Falklands' defense controversy surfaces following Hague's column in support of Remain

Brexit campaigners have hit out at former foreign secretary William Hague after he claimed the Falkland Islands could fall to Argentina if the UK votes to quit the EU. In comments “rubbished” as scaremongering by Leave campaigners, Mr. Hague warned of an uncertain future for Falkland Islanders.
Tuesday, May 10th 2016 - 06:18 UTC
Leaving the EU would be disastrous for the Falklands, Gibraltar and Ulster

By William Hague - Among the most inspiring experiences of my time in politics was meeting people who, in spite of great pressure to the contrary, chose to be British.
Saturday, May 7th 2016 - 08:29 UTC
Falklands' MPA infrastructure to be upgraded with a £55.7 million contract

A £55.7 million contract to upgrade infrastructure at MPA, in the Falkland Islands was signed this week between Southampton based Trant Engineering Ltd and the UK Defense Infrastructure Organization (DIO).
Saturday, May 7th 2016 - 08:25 UTC
UK's state of the art polar research ship to be named Sir David Attenborough

The United Kingdom's £200 million state-of-the-art polar research ship is to be named after world renowned naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough, the Science Minister Jo Johnson confirmed on Friday. Following a call for suggestions that sparked global interest, Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough has been selected as a name that captures the ship’s scientific mission and celebrates the broadcaster’s contribution to natural science.
Friday, May 6th 2016 - 23:57 UTC
Falklands have built and occupied over 126 houses from 2012 to 2015

More than 126 houses have been built and occupied in Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands during the last four years with an increase from 10 in 2012 to 51 in 2015 with a third of the total builds being by Government.
Thursday, May 5th 2016 - 21:12 UTC
Strong support for the Falkland’s right to self-determination on North American Tour

Falkland Island’s Legislative Assembly member, Mike Summers, recently travelled to North America on a three week trip to gauge support for the Falklands’ right to self-determination from the new Canadian Government. In addition to visiting Canada, MLA Summers also made stops in Miami and the Bahamas.
Thursday, May 5th 2016 - 05:17 UTC
The Falklands/Malvinas 'pending issue' will be addressed by Malcorra in London beginning with confidence building

Argentine foreign minister Susana Malcorra said she plans to meet with British officials to address a multiple agenda and a “pending issue”, in the framework of a transparency meeting scheduled to take place in London.
Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - 22:17 UTC
“Whale recovery in Falklands” and an explosion of sightings

”Whale recovery in Falklands’ waters was the subject of an article in Penguin News in October last year. It outlined the Marine Spatial Planning team’s efforts to capture the story of the mammal’s recovery.
Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - 12:11 UTC
Falklands museum receives gift of a Sea King SAR helicopter

The ex-Royal Air Force (RAF) Sea King helicopter, XZ593, is to be gifted to the Falkland Islands Museum and National Trust to commemorate its gallant service to the Falklands, Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands, Commodore Darren Bone RN, has announced.