Tag: Falkland Islands

Thursday, February 23rd 2017 - 10:38 UTC
Ex Falklands governor and local hero dies peacefully in Ireland

Ex Falkland’s governor Sir Cosmo Haskard KCMG MBE passed away peacefully at his home in Tregariff, County Cork, Ireland on Tuesday. Sir Haskard was Governor from 1964 to 1970, an advocate of the Islands and played a major role in preventing the transfer of sovereignty to Argentina. He celebrated his 100th birthday last year.
Wednesday, February 22nd 2017 - 19:14 UTC
Ex Royal Marines and Falklands veterans announce dates for historic kayak adventure around the Islands

After months of serious preparation we can now announce that the dates for the Cockleshell Endeavour’s Falkland Islands kayak have been set. On 12th March two former Royal Marines and Falkland’s veterans, Mick Dawson, 50, and Steve Grenham, 51, will leave the UK to embark on a historic adventure which will see them kayak around part of the Falkland Islands, visiting key military sites en route to mark 35 years since the conflict.
Wednesday, February 22nd 2017 - 07:53 UTC
Falklands' thriving community underlined by visiting Ilford North MP

British lawmaker Ilford North MP Wes Streeting visited the Falkland Islands as part of a cross-party Parliamentary visit this week. With the 35th anniversary of the Falklands War coming in April, the visit was aimed at giving British politicians a better look at the problems facing the islanders today.
Monday, February 20th 2017 - 09:38 UTC
Malcorra admits “very big difference” on the Falklands/Malvinas issue with UK

Foreign minister Susana Malcorra admitted that the difference with the UK on the Falklands/Malvinas and sovereignty is “very big”, following her meeting with Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on the sidelines of the International Security Conference which took place in Munich, Germany.
Saturday, February 18th 2017 - 07:52 UTC
Malcorra meets Boris Johnson; he apologizes for Darwin cemetery damages

Argentine foreign minister Susana Malcorra met Friday morning with Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson in the framework of the G 20 ministerial summit which took place in the German city of Bonn. There was no official release on the meeting which apparently was brief.
Friday, February 17th 2017 - 19:31 UTC
Falkland Islands won the Best Destination Award in the Wave Awards in London

The Falkland Islands Tourist Board are pleased to announce that the Falkland Islands won the best destination award in the Wave Awards in London; finalists in this category included Abu Dhabi, Akureyri, Dublin, Palma, Santa Cruz and Seattle.
Friday, February 17th 2017 - 11:36 UTC
UK Ambassador Kent interview in La Nacion is not accurate

Political and diplomatic analyst from Argentine newspaper La Nacion has altered an online version of an interview due to his inaccurate reporting of an interview with the British Ambassador in Argentina.
Friday, February 17th 2017 - 10:33 UTC
Falklands receives four member of the UK Parliament

Four members of the UK Parliament are visiting the Islands Guests of the Falkland Islands Government; they are accompanied by Falkland Islands Government Representative in London Sukey Cameron MBE. Members of Parliament are regularly invited to the Falkland Islands by FIG.
Thursday, February 16th 2017 - 14:33 UTC
Stacy Bragger appointed Falklands' Media Trust Chair

Stacy Bragger, Office Manager of the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce has been appointed Chair of the Media Trust. Stacy Bragger takes on the role from Janet Robertson who recently completed her four year tenure.
Thursday, February 16th 2017 - 10:13 UTC
Red Cross completes Phase 1 of mission to identify Argentine soldiers in Darwin cemetery

Laurent Corbaz of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), said on leaving the Falklands that Phase 1 of the mission to identify Argentine soldiers buried at the Darwin Cemetery had taken place during the week spent in the Islands with his team mate Patrick Sherry.