MercoPress https://en.mercopress.com/ South Atlantic News Agency en Copyright 2026, MercoPress. https://en.mercopress.com/web/img/en/mercopress-logo.gif MercoPress http://en.mercopress.com/ <![CDATA[Falklands’ Government requests input on modern anti-discrimination legislation]]> As the Falklands become a more diverse community with over seventy different nationalities, the first phase of the inquiry will focus on protections relating to race The Falkland Islands Government is currently developing modernized anti-discrimination legislation, with the first phase focusing on protections relating to race.

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:06:00 GMT <![CDATA[Falklands, regular military activities around Stanley at the end of June]]> The 5 RIFLES RIC participated Sunday 14th June of the Liberation Day Parade From 28–30 June 2026, BFSAI’s (British Forces South Atlantic Islands) current RIC (Roulement Infantry Company), 5 RIFLES, will be conducting activity in and around the capital of the Falkland Islands, Stanley.

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:48:00 GMT <![CDATA[Falklands, Monday 15th June Public Holiday; Liberation Day celebrations on Sunday 14th June]]> On Sunday following the Liberation Day’s ceremony protocol, FIG will host a civic reception at the Falkland Islands Defense Force Club, from 11.45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Falkland Islands Government has notified that Monday 15th June 2026 will be a Public Holiday in lieu of Liberation Day which this year falls on Sunday 14th June. Therefore all Government Departments (other than those providing essential services) will be closed.

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:59:00 GMT <![CDATA[Falklands: good news for FIGAS, next NB Islander assembly "scheduled in the coming weeks"]]> The aircraft, contracted to FIGAS, will be the first to be delivered from the new Bembridge line. A second airframe is now nearing 25% completion Falkland Islands Government Air Service, FIGAS, Britten-Norman has confirmed that the first new Islander to be produced through its fully reshored UK production line has reached 75% completion at the company’s Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight, with final assembly scheduled in the coming weeks.

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:38:00 GMT <![CDATA[FIG appoints Steve Dent as new Director of Development & Commercial Services]]> Steve is currently a director of FIMCo and Stanley Growers, and was formerly on the board of the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce. The Falkland Islands Government has announced the appointment of Steve Dent as the next Director of Development & Commercial Services. Steve joined FIG in 2023, and for the last three years has been Deputy Director of DCS, with direct line-management responsibility for a number of key FIG sections as well as commercial contracts within the directorate’s remit.

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:36:00 GMT <![CDATA[Falklands celebrated Environment and Oceans awareness last Sunday]]> The Falkland Islands Environment Department, together with Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Maritime Authority joined SAERI and other related organizations in celebrating World Environment Day and World Ocean Day during the last weekend.

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:55:00 GMT <![CDATA[Falklands: how important it is for UK electorate to have the Islands remaining British]]> James Cartlidge, the shadow defense secretary, said the sovereignty of the Falklands was “not up for negotiation”. This is a special week for the Falkland Islands and its people, Sunday is 14th June, the 44th anniversary of the Liberation of the Islands from the invading Argentine troops, which on that day definitively signed their surrender to the British Task Force sent to the South Atlantic to liberate the forcibly submitted Falklands people after 74 days.

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:22:00 GMT <![CDATA[Argentina seeks a trade pact that would link it with the UK for the first time since 1982]]> “I handed over the formal letter of intent to join one of the broadest, most modern and dynamic trade agreements in the world,” Quirno said Argentina has applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a step that, if completed, would place it for the first time since the 1982 Falklands War in a trade agreement that also includes the United Kingdom. Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno announced the decision during a tour of Europe and handed the formal letter of intent to New Zealand, the treaty's depositary.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:52:00 GMT <![CDATA[Report warns foreign fleets off Argentina catch up to four times the national industry's haul]]> The foundation warned that, if the current level of exploitation continues, resources that are strategic for the economy could be compromised Foreign fleets operating along the outer edge of Argentina's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) —the so-called Mile 201— extract up to four times the volume caught by the entire national fishing industry, according to a report by the Latin American Foundation for Fisheries Sustainability (FULASP) released on the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing. The organization called the activity one of the main threats to the fishery resources of the South-West Atlantic.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:56:00 GMT <![CDATA[Falklands’ public meeting Monday 8th June on the 2026/27 annual budget, with Secretary Clunie attending]]> The budget has been described by Government as a prudent and strategic package designed to support the community while maintaining financial stability The Falkland Islands Government will be holding a public meeting on Monday 8th June 2026 from 5-6pm in the Court & Assembly Chamber where the Financial Secretary, Pat Clunie will present the 2026-27 annual budget.

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