Tag: Falkland Islands Demining Programme Office (DPO)

Friday, September 29th 2017 - 21:34 UTC
Falklands' deminers welcomed and ready to begin the next phase

The BACTEC demining team was welcomed back to the Falkland Islands with a reception last Tuesday evening, hosted by the recently arrived Governor Nigel Phillips at Government House.
Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 10:29 UTC
An option for Falklands? Prototype technology for unearthing minefields in peat soil with fire

Engineers have developed prototype technology that uses controlled burning to partially reveal landmines buried in peat soil. The researchers from Imperial College London have developed technology called O-Revealer that ignites peat, causing a smoldering fire that strips the upper layer of soil to reveal the landmines, making it easier to dispose of them.
Monday, July 17th 2017 - 04:59 UTC
Falklands' demining operations since 2009 have cost London £16.6 million

The British government has spent £ 16.604.385 in demining operations in the Falkland Islands since 2009. The information was confirmed by the Foreign Office following a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Sunday, July 9th 2017 - 00:08 UTC
Falklands hopes complete clearance of minefields will be completed at the end of the decade

The Falkland Islands hope that the complete clearance of the minefields, a legacy of the 1982 Argentine military invasion, can be finalized by the end of the decade and in the meantime it is actively considering post-clearance management of those sites that are released, particularly in the area surrounding the capital Stanley.
Wednesday, May 31st 2017 - 12:01 UTC
Falklands prohibits flying small unmanned aircraft over minefields

The Falkland Islands government has issued a Direction banning flying small unmanned aircraft over minefields. Contraveners can be liable on summary conviction to a fine of up to £ 2.500.
Monday, May 8th 2017 - 17:50 UTC
The Falklands penguins that would not explode

The Falklands and the efforts to clear minefields left by the Argentine invasion in 1982, which have become de facto nature reserves for penguins, will be aired on BBC Radio 4 under the heading of “Listen to Exploding Penguins”, presented by Peter Gibbs and produced by Matthew Teller. The presentation will be Tuesday 9 May at 15:30 UK time.
Wednesday, April 5th 2017 - 04:59 UTC
“Peace incomplete without demining”, says UN chief on Mine Awareness International Day

On recalling the International Day for World Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged all Governments to remember landmines and explosive remnants of war when discussing peace agreements or when sending urgent humanitarian aid to conflict zones.
Friday, March 17th 2017 - 06:59 UTC
Falklands' deminer recovering from injuries during a clearance operation accident

Deminer Rodgers Mandava working to clear minefields in the Falkland Islands, was injured during an accident in a Moody Valley clearance operation on February 27, has recovered well from his injuries and work has resumed in the area, according to a report published by the Penguin News.
Thursday, March 16th 2017 - 12:16 UTC
Falklands announces new demolitions on Friday, as part of the demining project

Falklands Islands demining project is advancing steadily and demolitions are planned for next Friday in the Moody Valley, west of Stanley. The demolitions are part of the several phases, several years, project to clear the Falklands of the mines planted by the Argentine military during the occupation of the Islands in 1982.
Thursday, March 2nd 2017 - 08:20 UTC
Falklands demining accident; work continues normally in other minefields

A member of the demining team is receiving treatment in hospital following a demining accident on 27 February, reports the Falkland Islands government. During routine demining, a Team Leader, suffered minor injuries to his hand following an explosion. The incident occurred in minefield SA032 located in Moody Valley, to the west of Stanley.