Falkland Islands

Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 - 08:37 UTC
Falklands' delegation in Canada receives full support for self determination

Canada openly supported Falkland Islands' people right to self determination, backed Canadian companies working in the Islands and confirmed ongoing political and trade assurances. The message was clearly conveyed to a high level Falklands' government and private sector during their recent visit to Canadian capital Ottawa and tour of several provinces.
Tuesday, December 2nd 2014 - 05:25 UTC
Falklands representatives attending BOT Joint Ministerial Council in London

The annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) which brings together political leaders from the Overseas Territories and UK ministers took off on Monday in London, hosted by FCO Minister for the Overseas Territories James Duddridge MP.
Monday, December 1st 2014 - 09:44 UTC
A “Malvinas 'invasion' with women”, Mujica proposes to the Argentines

Uruguayan president Jose Mujica said that if Argentina wished to recover the Falklands/Malvinas Islands it should appeal to the “women” and an invasion of “mattresses and blankets”.
Saturday, November 29th 2014 - 04:47 UTC
Argentine swimmer crosses the Falklands' sound in 2 hours and 7 minutes

Argentine amateur distance swimmer Agustin Barletti (53) swam across Falklands Sound on November 9 in 2 hours and 7 minutes. The Argentine, who has also swum the Strait of Gibraltar between Europe and Africa hit it lucky with calm weather and the swell only increasing as he finished.
Thursday, November 27th 2014 - 07:38 UTC
Falklands inviting members of the community to serve as Justices of the Peace

Recruitment is underway to encourage more members of the community to serve as Justices of the Peace with the Courts and Tribunals Service. Justices of the Peace provide an essential public service within the community, hearing a range of criminal and non-criminal cases in the Summary Court.
Thursday, November 27th 2014 - 05:16 UTC
Malvinas next-of-kin deny any soon exhumation of Argentine fallen at Darwin cemetery

The Malvinas and South Atlantic Islands fallen next of kin commission, in a public statement said that exhuming and identifying remains of Argentine soldiers buried in the Falkland Islands Darwin cemetery is a most personal issue for each family, strictly humanitarian, not decided and thus rejects any political intentionality in recent statements on the matter.
Wednesday, November 26th 2014 - 06:07 UTC
Falklands viewers with additional TV channel from December first

From December first 2014, British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) will be broadcasting an additional TV channel, Forces TV, for viewers in the Falkland Islands.
Tuesday, November 25th 2014 - 22:59 UTC
Falklands experience in energy projects attracts strong interest in Latam conference and Chile

The Falkland Islands experience in implementing energy projects, both conventional and wind farms was shared with the attendants of the recent RELACCX (Renewable Energy Latin America and Caribbean Conference and Exhibition) event, held in Puerto Rico, and where Falklands' engineer Glenn Ross was an invited speaker.
Tuesday, November 25th 2014 - 22:33 UTC
Despite Argentine protests, BBC Top Gear Patagonia episode will be aired in Christmas

After refusing to apologize to Argentina over a much questioned Top Gear episode filmed in Argentina considered “offensive” by the government of President Cristina Fernandez, the BBC has taken the controversy to the next level, deciding to air the episode in the network’s prime-time Christmas slot.
Tuesday, November 25th 2014 - 06:57 UTC
Busy October in South Georgia: 21 harbor calls and 400 paying cruise visitors

October was a busy month for shipping activities in South Georgia with 21 harbor visits to Cumberland Bay and nearly 400 paying passengers visiting, according to the latest edition (October) of the South Georgia News and Events release.