Falkland Islands

Tuesday, June 24th 2014 - 06:27 UTC
Falklands promoted at “Experience Latin America” travel event in London

Representatives from Falkland Islands Holidays and International Tours and Travel travelled to London last week to attend ‘Experience Latin America’. Cathy Jacobsen (ITT) and Jenny Luxton (FIH) were both pleased with the level of interest expressed in the Falklands at the three day trade to trade event for the travel industry.
Monday, June 23rd 2014 - 22:06 UTC
UKAH marks 70th anniversary of Operation Tabarin and Antarctica research

The United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) marked the 70th anniversary of Operation Tabarin, which laid the foundations for one of the most important and enduring government sponsored programs of scientific research in the Polar Regions, with a special exhibition and reception at the House of Commons.
Monday, June 23rd 2014 - 07:03 UTC
Falklands' record Illex and Loligo seasons, despite lack of data sharing with Argentina

A lack of cooperation from Argentina to share data means that the total Illex fishery for the region is not known and affects the accuracy of seasonal predictions in the Falklands fishery, it was reported at the Fisheries Committee on Thursday.
Saturday, June 21st 2014 - 08:19 UTC
Cristina Fernandez took time to pick on the Falklands at her 'dialogue' speech

Cristina Fernandez on her Friday Flag Day speech in which she lowered usual rhetoric and asked US Judge Thomas Griesa for negotiations with the holdout hedge funds, picked on the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute to channel her fury and forecasted there “is no colonialism that can last so many centuries, eventually they fall”.
Thursday, June 19th 2014 - 01:43 UTC
Ambassador Castro on an official visit to Ulster; McGuinness said he supports “Argentina” in the Cup

The Argentine Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Alicia Castro made an official visit to Northern Ireland where she was received by Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. They agreed on stressing the importance of dialogue and called for ties between both parties to be strengthened.
Wednesday, June 18th 2014 - 08:15 UTC
Falklands gas condensate discovery shows potential for wider distribution

Borders & Southern Petroleum PLC said on Tuesday that new data on the Darwin gas condensate discovery in the Falkland Islands show the potential for wider hydrocarbon distribution.
Tuesday, June 17th 2014 - 06:37 UTC
Argentina pressing Francis over Falklands' dispute, says Vatican expert

Vatican officials are becoming increasingly irritated with the Argentine government after its ambassador to Britain, who is a vocal critic of the UK policy regarding the Falkland Islands, requested a private audience with the Argentine born pontiff, reports a piece by Edward Pentin, published by Newsmax.com.
Tuesday, June 17th 2014 - 06:22 UTC
HMS Clyde marks liberation of Falklands with key role in ceremonies

Sailors from HMS Clyde joined other protectors of the Falkland Islands as the British Overseas Territory marked the 32nd anniversary of its liberation. The ship’s company took part in a memorial service and parade, and hosted veterans of the 1982 conflict on Liberation Day in the Islands’ capital, Stanley.
Monday, June 16th 2014 - 05:38 UTC
Support for Argentina's 'Malvinas question' in the G77 plus China summit

The G77 plus China extraordinary summit which took place in Bolivia over the weekend approved two statements in support of Argentina's position in the 'Malvinas Islands question' and a second referred to the current conflict with holdout hedge funds, a long running litigation that has reached the US Supreme Court. Argentine president Cristina Fernández attended the Santa Cruz de la Sierra event.
Saturday, June 14th 2014 - 09:13 UTC
“Malvinas son Argentinas” sparks FIFA disciplinary proceedings

FIFA can confirm that disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the Argentina Football Association (AFA) relating to an incident that occurred at the friendly match between Argentina and Slovenia on 7 June in La Plata, Argentina.