Falkland Islands

• Tuesday, October 1st 2024 - 10:41 UTC

  Falkland Islands Government: Successful Party Conference Season

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has celebrated a successful season attending major UK party conferences, including the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, and, for the first time, the Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton.

• Monday, September 30th 2024 - 21:03 UTC

  Criminal complaint filed against Mondino for Lammy deal

  

  Lawyer Valeria Carreras has filed a criminal complaint against Foreign Minister Diana Mondino for alleged “breach of official duties” and “abuse of authority” after the understanding she signed with the United Kingdom to renew the monthly flight between Córdoba and Mount Pleasant, which had been suspended under former President Alberto Fernández when the Foradori-Duncan agreement was denounced.

• Monday, September 30th 2024 - 09:56 UTC

  Falklands delegation in Birmingham will witness election of new Tory leader

  

  The Falkland Islands delegation are now in Birmingham for the Conservative Party conference, and as happened in Liverpool with Labour, a stream of lawmakers and friends showed at the Islands stand to express support for Falklands self determination and to listen about the modern Falklands.

• Monday, September 30th 2024 - 09:26 UTC

  UN Secretary General, Tourism and Peace bring people together

  

  On September 27 World Tourism Day, Anotnio Guterres United Nations Secretary General released the following message, “Tourism brings people together. ”On this World Tourism Day, we reflect on the profound connection between tourism and peace”.

• Saturday, September 28th 2024 - 10:46 UTC

  The Malvinas Question triggers Ladies in Anger

  

  The South Atlantic understanding, (and by extension to the Falkland Islands), agreed this week between the Argentine foreign minister and the UK foreign secretary has triggered quite strong reactions, reflecting an atmosphere of disarray in the Argentine political system.

• Saturday, September 28th 2024 - 10:11 UTC

  World Tourism Day celebrated globally

  

  Under the theme “more and better investment for people, planet and prosperity,” Tourism once again celebrated its Global Day Friday with special events at every typical destination for leisure travelers as customary since 1980. Defined by the United Nations as “one of the most important economic sectors in the world,” the activity accounts for 9% of the world's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

• Friday, September 27th 2024 - 10:55 UTC

  Red Cross supports humanitarian plan in Falklands to identify fallen Argentine soldiers

  

  The International Committee of the Red Cross has stated that In accordance with its humanitarian mandate and as a neutral and impartial intermediary, the ICRC is ready to carry out further forensic work on the Falkland/Malvinas Islands with the aim of helping to bring some closure to families whose loved ones remain unidentified.

• Friday, September 27th 2024 - 08:36 UTC

  Falklands Maritime Authority message on World Maritime Day, “...Safety First”

  

  On World Maritime Day, 26th September, the Falkland Islands Maritime Authority released the following,

• Friday, September 27th 2024 - 08:28 UTC

  Beginning October Falklands implements Rural Recycling Program

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to announce a new initiative aimed at expanding the recycling collection service to properties in Camp. In partnership with Workboat Services Ltd, the first phase of this program will begin next month. Resources will be delivered to Fox Bay East and the Outer Islands included on the Concordia Bay schedule to support the collection of glass, tins, and cans for final processing in Stanley.

• Friday, September 27th 2024 - 08:18 UTC

  Falklands and Gaiman, Patagonia, culture links highlighted at Royal Welsh Show

  

  The Royal Welsh Show held annually in Builth, Wales has praised a visiting delegation from the Falkland Islands, underscoring the deep historical ties and shared heritage between the Islands and Wales. Considered more than just an agricultural exhibition, the Show is a celebration of global connections and shared heritage, and also received the visit of a Welsh speaking couple from Gaiman, Argentine Patagonia.