Falkland Islands

• Thursday, November 16th 2023 - 07:48 UTC

  Falklands commemorated Remembrance Day on Sunday 12th November

  

  Sunday 12th November was Remembrance Sunday in the Falklands, and the occasion was commemorated with an annual service recalling the 105th anniversary of the end of the First World War, beginning with a service at Christ Church Cathedral in Stanley.

• Wednesday, November 15th 2023 - 00:26 UTC

  Falklands Ride of Respect visits Islands' graves and memorials

  

  The Falklands Ride of Respect, sponsored by SAMA, South Atlantic Medal Association, is a group of Veterans that has been running for five years, visiting each Falklands conflict grave in the U.K. as well as many significant memorials as well.

• Tuesday, November 14th 2023 - 10:12 UTC

  Sergio Massa: “For me Thatcher is an enemy of the Argentine people”

  

  In a heated debate that unfolded on Sunday, Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei found himself at odds with Economy Minister Sergio Massa. The confrontation reached a boiling point as Milei accused Massa of employing the “falacia ad populum” strategy, dismissing technical discussions as if they were only meant for a select few, rather than the millions of voters they both aimed to represent.

• Monday, November 13th 2023 - 20:34 UTC

  Gentoo penguins: Dive, forage, love? Fitter penguins dive deeper

  

  Sarah McComb Turbitt, marine biologist from the University of British Columbia illustrates us with a new study published in Marine Ecology Progress Series, from Dr. Marie Auger-Méthé, principal investigator and associate professor at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Statistics and Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries (IOF). The article interesting enough refers Gentoo penguins in the Falkland Islands.

• Saturday, November 11th 2023 - 11:55 UTC

  Tuesday, King's birthday, public holiday in Falklands; Charles will launch the Coronation Food Project

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has notified that Tuesday 14th November will be a Public Holiday for His Majesty the King’s Birthday. All Government Departments (other than those providing essential services) will be closed.

• Thursday, November 9th 2023 - 11:19 UTC

  Argentina’s next VP: Rossi uneasy in TV debate with Villarruel

  

  Although most local media were reluctant to say who had won Wednesday’s debate between vicepresidential contenders Agustín Rossi (Unión por la Patria – current Cabinet Chief) and Victoria Villarruel (La Libertad Avanza – current Congresswoman), it could be determined by neutral observers that Economy Minister Sergio Massa’s running mate was somewhat uncomfortable with the situation.

• Tuesday, November 7th 2023 - 10:23 UTC

  Falklands Representative marks service of Falkland Islanders at Houses of Parliament

  

  The Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK and Europe, Mr Richard Hyslop, has paid tribute to the service of Falkland Islanders during the First and Second World War and those who helped liberate the Falkland Islands in 1982 by placing a commemorative stake in their honour at the UK Parliament’s Garden of Remembrance.

• Tuesday, November 7th 2023 - 09:46 UTC

  Falklands planning to redesign new themes on the Islands' banknotes; public consultations

  

  The Falkland Islands Treasury Department is launching two consultations concerning changes to Falkland Islands currency and is keen for the public to provide their feedback. The consultations cover:

• Tuesday, November 7th 2023 - 09:07 UTC

  Southern Ocean around Antarctica in deep trouble, 200 scientists report from 19 countries

  

  By Andrew Constable and Jess Melbourne-Thomas (*) - While the Southern Ocean around Antarctica has been warming for decades, the annual extent of winter sea ice seemed relatively stable – compared to the Arctic. In some areas Antarctic sea ice was even increasing. That was until 2016, when everything changed. The annual extent of winter sea ice stopped increasing. Now we have had two years of record lows.

• Sunday, November 5th 2023 - 10:07 UTC

  Falklands: Public meeting with lawmakers Monday at Goose Green Social Club

  

  Gilbert House has reported that members of the Legislative Assembly will be holding a public meeting on Monday 6th November, 16.30 Goose Green Social Club, this will be an open session.