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Montevideo, July 1st 2025 - 04:41 UTC

Tag: Charlie Harmer

  • Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 17:40 UTC

    Falkland Islanders mark 43 years since Liberation from Argentine occupation

    For the Falkland Islanders, Liberation Day remains a symbol of peace hard-won and of the enduring commitment to democratic governance under the UK flag. Photo: FIG

    On a calm winter morning, the Falkland Islands commemorated the 43rd anniversary of their liberation from Argentine occupation in 1982, with ceremonies and community gatherings held in the capital, Stanley. This Monday is a national holiday in the archipelago, a date that corresponds to the shift from Saturday, June 14, when the community of the Islands together with the internal self-government, represented by the eight elected members of the Legislative Assembly commemorates and celebrates Liberation Day, “a solemn and proud moment in the history” of the Islands.

  • Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 10:44 UTC

    Falklands, new Commander (Artillery) of British Forces South Atlantic Islands

    Brigadier Charlie Harmer, (right), the new Commander BFSAI and outgoing Brigadier Daniel Duff.(Pic BFSAI)

    A new Commander of the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (CBFSAI) has been appointed. Brigadier Charlie Harmer took up the role from outgoing CBF Brigadier Daniel Duff on Saturday, June 13, one day before the Falkland Islands’ Liberation Day celebrations.

  • Thursday, January 9th 2025 - 10:34 UTC

    BFSAI's Royal Artillery bids farewell to Colonel Charlie Harmer, welcomes Colonel Paddy Farrell

    Taking over as Regimental Colonel is Colonel Paddy Farrell OBE ADC, who began his duties today

    The Regimental Headquarters Royal Artillery officially said goodbye to Colonel Charlie Harmer ADC today, as he steps into a new chapter of his career. Promoted to Brigadier, Colonel Harmer will assume the position of Commander of British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) this summer.