Falkland Islands

• Friday, May 13th 2016 - 05:42 UTC

  Falklands' government prepared to explore potential cooperation with Argentina

  

  Britain reiterated interest in strengthening relations with Argentina in areas of mutual interest, but also underlined London's position regarding the Falkland Islands remains unchanged, while from Stanley, the Falklands' elected government expressed its willingness to explore a potential cooperation with the Argentine government.

• Thursday, May 12th 2016 - 04:06 UTC

  Malcorra/Hammond meet in London: Falklands and confidence building mechanisms in a long agenda

  

  Argentina's foreign minister Susana Malcorra will be in London this Thursday to attend a global summit on combating corruption, and is expected to meet with her peer Philip Hammond, and probably address the Falklands issue, according to Argentine official sources. Malcorra is accompanied by Fulvio Pompeo, Secretary for Strategic Affairs from Argentina's presidency, and a very close advisor to president Mauricio Macri.

• 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.