Falkland Islands

Thursday, October 20th 2022 - 10:55 UTC
Falklands/Malvinas: Ecuador Legislative overwhelmingly votes in support of Argentina's claims

Ecuador's one House Legislative Assembly overwhelmingly voted on Wednesday in support of Argentina and “its battle in defense of Malvinas, South Georgia, and South Sandwich Islands, and adjoining maritime and insular spaces”, which according to the Argentine ministry of foreign affairs, “are illegitimately occupied by the United Kingdom”.
Thursday, October 20th 2022 - 10:39 UTC
Queen's University, Belfast, conference on Falklands' Forty Years of Progress

“The Falkland Islands and Forty Years of Progress: environment and science”, in the title of the conference to be held this Thursday 20 October at a very special academic event hosted in Queen's University, Belfast, and sponsorship from the Royal Geographical Society.
Thursday, October 20th 2022 - 10:21 UTC
UK ambassador in Peru: “Falklands/Malvinas is a closed case for us”

UK ambassador in Peru, Gavin Cook, interviewed by the Lima media said that the Falklands/Malvinas issue is a “closed case” for London, ratifying UK sovereignty over the Islands but also admitted having discussed the issue at length with officials from the host country.
Wednesday, October 19th 2022 - 10:24 UTC
UK and Argentina clash at UN Fourth Committee on Decolonization over Falklands, South Atlantic Islands and self determination

Among the several issues addressed by the UN Fourth Committee was the draft resolution titled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”, contained in Chapter XIII of the Special Committee’s report. The text was approved by a recorded vote of 143 in favour to 3 against (Israel, United Kingdom, United States) and 1 abstention (France).
Wednesday, October 19th 2022 - 08:59 UTC
Update on Falklands commercial air-link with Brazil

Falkland Islands Government has confirmed that commercial air links with Brazil will continue to remain suspended until 2023.
Tuesday, October 18th 2022 - 08:03 UTC
Falklands Senior Veterinary Officer recommendations on Avian Influenza

As we have learnt Avian Influenza is the current bird/poultry disease to look out for. Just to recap: Avian Influenza is a viral disease of birds (very seldom also humans), that is mainly transmitted via direct contact and/or droppings of infected birds. The symptoms can range from flu type symptoms (sneezing, respiratory distress) and decrease in the number of eggs laid, all the way to sudden death.
Tuesday, October 18th 2022 - 07:49 UTC
Falklands: 40th Anniversary Veteran’s Pilgrimage, appeal for drivers

The Falkland Islands 40th Anniversary Committee are keen to hear from anyone in our community who may be able to drive the visiting veterans, Next of Kin and chosen companions on Saturday 12 November.
Saturday, October 15th 2022 - 14:50 UTC
Falklands MLA will report on trade agreements with EU, UK following on Brexit

The UK represented the Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories in relations with the EU while a member of the block. But since Brexit, how is it performing at engaging the EU to represent their individual interests?
Friday, October 14th 2022 - 10:45 UTC
Falklands constitutional debate: can dual nationals vote and stand for office?

Questions surrounding dual nationality have been raised in the Falkland Islands, which could potentially leave a Legislative Assembly seat empty and trigger a by-election, as well as remove the ability to vote for an unknown number of Falklands residents.
Thursday, October 13th 2022 - 10:24 UTC
Falklands new port suspension: resuscitating packages required for FIPASS functioning

Following the recent Falkland Islands' Executive Council decision not to proceed with the new port facility construction as tendered by BAM, Members of the Legislative Assembly are committed to ensuring that the facilities at the current FIPASS port terminal continue to function while options in respect of the future operational requirements for the facilities at the location are examined.