Tag: Falkland Islands

Wednesday, March 9th 2016 - 06:47 UTC
Falklands celebrates “Tussac Tuesday”, one of the most valuable native plants

In rare coincidence with the International Women´s Day, the Falkland Islands celebrated ”Tussac Tuesday'', the Poa flabellata grass, one of the most valuable native plants to farmers and wildlife in the Islands. It is palatable all year round and can provide good supplementary forage for cattle, horses and sheep.
Wednesday, March 9th 2016 - 06:28 UTC
Falklands, “an indescribable mix of emotions and experiences”

A group of Brazilian academics, students and journalists recently visited the Falkland Islands, invited by the local elected government. One of the visitors, Guilheme Lacerda wrote a small piece in the social network about what the describes as an incredible experience.
Monday, March 7th 2016 - 04:26 UTC
Montevideo/Falklands/Malvinas air link is “viable”, says ex Uruguayan president

Uruguay's former president Luis Lacalle Herrera said that an air bridge between Montevideo and the Falklands/Malvinas Islands is 'viable' and was optimistic about such an opportunity in the near future.
Wednesday, March 2nd 2016 - 23:26 UTC
UN watchdog blasts Ban Ki-moon blessing of Syria and Venezuela as C24 members

A UN watchdog group criticized Ban Ki-moon for his blessings to the UN committee charged with “decolonizing” among others, the Falkland Islands and Gibraltar, at the same time as the 24-nation group elected mass murdering Syria and human rights abusing Venezuela to leadership posts.
Wednesday, March 2nd 2016 - 08:00 UTC
Falklands' veteran Simon Weston 'so proud' to be awarded the CBE in Honors List

Falklands war veteran Simon Weston said he was “so proud” to be awarded the CBE in the New Year Honors list. Mr. Weston, who is already an OBE, said the award “came as a complete surprise”.
Wednesday, March 2nd 2016 - 06:55 UTC
Falklands soil and pebbles were received by the Pope from Argentine governor

Soil and pebbles from the Falkland Islands together with letters from Tierra del Fuego residents were received by Pope Francis during the recent visit of an Argentine delegation that included president Mauricio Macri, several ministers and three governors, one of them, Ms. Rosana Bertone from the most austral of Argentine provinces.
Saturday, February 27th 2016 - 03:47 UTC
Uruguay reaffirms Argentina's Malvinas claim and its commitment to Falkland Islanders 'interests'

Uruguay's foreign ministry expressed on Friday its “most firm support” for the 'legitimate rights' of Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Malvinas Islands, other insular territories in the South Atlantic and surrounding maritime spaces, currently administered by the United Kingdom.
Friday, February 26th 2016 - 06:38 UTC
Falklands' Gentoo penguins practice “kleptoparasitism”, shows study by South African scientist

Penguins in addition to being stealthy swimmers and keen hunters, unique video footage has revealed a dark side: a video camera attached to the back of a gentoo penguin swimming off the Falkland Islands captures a violent underwater scuffle where penguins steal food right out of each other’s beaks.
Friday, February 26th 2016 - 01:36 UTC
“Falklands people voice must be heard”, says Uruguayan former president visiting the Islands

Luis Alberto Lacalle, the Ex-President of Uruguay, is currently in the Falkland Islands on a week-long tour, along with Uruguayan Elected Representative Mario Jaime Trobo. Lacalle served as President from 1990 to 1995 and Trobo is presently a Member of the International Affairs Committee.
Thursday, February 25th 2016 - 06:57 UTC
Hollande/Macri 'personal link' “will make things get moving and get done”

The visit of French president Francois Hollande was described as “most positive” and this was reflected in the over twenty bilateral agreements signed in all fields, plus a very significant 'personal link' with his Argentine peer Mauricio Macri, said Susana Malcorra, foreign minister on Wednesday at the Casa Rosada.