Tag: Falkland Islands

Saturday, October 8th 2016 - 10:06 UTC
Falklands holding a national census on Sunday; population in 2012 was 2.840

The Falkland Islands will be holding its national census on Sunday. The previous census in 2012, revealed that the Falklands population was 2.840, of which 75% lived in Stanley and 57% identified themselves as Falkland Islanders. Censuses happen every 5 years and participation in the Census is required by law.
Friday, October 7th 2016 - 12:30 UTC
Regional competition to visit the Falklands has extended deadline: 16 October

The Government of the Falkland Islands and the British Embassies in Uruguay, Brazil and Chile invite university students to participate in this regional competition to win the chance to visit the Falklands for a week, all expenses paid.
Thursday, October 6th 2016 - 05:50 UTC
UK/Argentina statement refers to all South Atlantic issues “without exclusion” and shared responsibility

Foreign minister Susana Malcorra addressing Argentine Senators described the UK/Argentina statement as “very positive” since UK accepts to dialogue on all South Atlantic issues, “without exclusions”, with shared responsibility in eliminating obstacles to the region's development and in this new positive spirit eventually discuss Falklands/Malvinas sovereignty.
Tuesday, October 4th 2016 - 11:31 UTC
Argentina claims squid catches in the South Atlantic have plummeted dramatically

The president of Argentina's Chamber of Jiggers Fishing Vessels Ship-owners, Juan Redini, gave some alarming figures on squid catches in the South Atlantic during a presentation at Monday's cephalopod conference held in Vigo, Spain sponsored by FAO and the Conxemar frozen seafood exhibition.
Tuesday, October 4th 2016 - 08:50 UTC
Until Falkland Islanders so wish, “there can be no dialogue on sovereignty”

The United Kingdom has no doubt about the principal and the right of the Falkland Islanders to self determination as enshrined in both the UN charter and Article one of both UN covenants of Human Rights, said British representative Barrister Margaret Purdasy, at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.
Monday, October 3rd 2016 - 08:09 UTC
Argentina claims Falklands' sovereignty at UN Human Rights Council in Geneva

Argentina again claimed Falkland Islands' sovereignty and called for bilateral negotiations, as indicated by the UN General Assembly, at the closing 33rd session of the Human Rights Council last Friday in Geneva.
Saturday, October 1st 2016 - 02:55 UTC
Malcorra summoned to Senate to explain Falklands' clauses in the joint statement

Foreign minister Susana Malcorra is scheduled to attend the Argentine Senate next Wednesday morning to expand on the recent Argentina/UK joint statement, particularly the South Atlantic chapter which deals with the Falkland Islands and alleged softening of the Argentine sovereignty claim.
Friday, September 30th 2016 - 08:09 UTC
RRS James Clark Ross sails to Falklands collecting Mid-Atlantic Ridge data

British Antarctic Survey ship, the RRS James Clark Ross, set sail on its long voyage from Immingham in the UK to Stanley in the Falkland Islands last 20 September. The ship, which carries out important scientific research in the Southern Ocean during the Antarctic summer months, is conducting survey work as it makes its passage south.
Friday, September 30th 2016 - 07:54 UTC
Falklands would claim 9% oil royalty per barrel plus 26% profit corporation tax

The Falkland Islands government would claim 9% royalty on one barrel of oil, plus 26% corporation tax on profit, confirmed Member of Legislative Assembly Roger Edwards this week.
Thursday, September 29th 2016 - 19:40 UTC
A Falklands' annual event: Chilean Independence Day celebrations

Chilean Independence Day celebrations were again held in the Falkland Islands this year, with the main event being hosted at Government House in Stanley, demonstrating the strong relationship that has formed between Chile and the Falklands in recent decades.