Tag: Falkland Islands

Tuesday, April 11th 2017 - 16:52 UTC
Falklands' teenager will spend a month in Uruguay on an scholarship program

Falkland Islander Darby Newman (15) will have the opportunity to spend over a month in Uruguay on a student exchange program. Darby applied for, and was awarded, the scholarship offered to a Falklands student by the American Field Service (AFS).
Tuesday, April 11th 2017 - 16:42 UTC
Falklands will establish a dedicated Telecommunications Regulator

The Falkland Islands government has announced that with the introduction of the new Telecommunications Ordinance, recent focus has been on setting up structures to regulate the Sure exclusive license.
Tuesday, April 11th 2017 - 06:14 UTC
Falkland Islanders asked on proposals to recommend Marine Management Areas

Falkland Islanders are being asked to comment on proposals to recommend three Marine Management Areas (MMAs) to the Falkland Islands Government (FIG). These areas include some of the Falklands most pristine and vulnerable marine environments such as around Beauchêne Island and the Jason Islands archipelago, and include globally important populations of the Black-Browed Albatross and the Rockhopper penguin.
Monday, April 10th 2017 - 23:06 UTC
Falklands' government cautions FIH Group on changes in the company's control and its “beneficial interests”

The British financial media is reporting the existence of a letter sent by the government of the Falkland Islands to Falkland Islands Holdings group, which is in the midst of a controversial takeover bid dispute with an Argentine fund. Last month the Dolphin fund controlled by the Buenos Aires property developer Eduardo Elsztain said it was considering a bid for FIC’s Aim-listed parent FIH Group.
Monday, April 10th 2017 - 07:29 UTC
RAF Hercules photographed by Zero Hora in Porto Alegre airport

The Royal Air Force continues to call at Brazilian airports for refueling in their trip to the Falkland Islands, according to Zero Hora, the main daily from the city of Porto Alegre in Rio Grande Do Sul state.
Monday, April 10th 2017 - 04:55 UTC
Falkland Islands Government appoints Director of Health & Social Services

The Falkland Islands Government has announced the appointment of Mandy Whittingham as the new Director of Health & Social Services. Mandy is a registered nurse and has several qualifications in Religious Studies & Education, Health Education & Health Promotion.
Saturday, April 8th 2017 - 08:15 UTC
Unique Falkland Islands photography in Central London for a second time.

“The Falklands: 35 Years of Progress”, a unique collection of photographs showcasing the incredible landscape, wildlife and people of the Falkland Islands is coming to The A & D Gallery in London in June 2017.
Thursday, April 6th 2017 - 06:31 UTC
Tech entrepreneur wants to rescue Falklands' flagship HMS Hermes from the scrap heap

A technology entrepreneur is looking to raise around £15m to save the Falklands Task Force flagship on which he once served from the possibility of scrap, and is looking to celebrities and the public to help him out on his mission, according to channelweb.co.uk Falklands flagship HMS Hermes was decommissioned last month and is heading towards the scrap heap.
Wednesday, April 5th 2017 - 06:08 UTC
Falkland Islands Government appoints Financial Secretary

The Falkland Islands Government has announced the appointment of James Wilson as its Financial Secretary. After a short handover period with Lydia Morrison - who is currently the Interim Financial Secretary - he will formally take up his role on 1 June 2017.
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.