Tag: Falkland War

Saturday, March 12th 2022 - 06:34 UTC
In 2013, “we reaffirmed our wish to be a part of Global Britain”, Falklands Legislative Assembly chair

UK's news agency Press Association has interviewed the current chair of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, MLA Teslyn Barkman on the 40th anniversary of the Falklands' war and the ninth, on the self-determination referendum from March 2013.
Thursday, March 10th 2022 - 00:41 UTC
Falklands government and community fundraising in support of Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is at the forefront of our minds in the Falkland Islands community, not least as it brings back strong memories of 40 years ago, when our peaceful home was also invaded by a hostile neighbor, intent on seizing land and assuming sovereignty, without concern for the safety, security or rights of the people living here.
Wednesday, March 2nd 2022 - 09:54 UTC
Falklands: Argentina interested in a third phase of the Plan to identify fallen combatants in Malvinas

Argentina is interested in a third phase of the Humanitarian Project Plan which has successfully helped with the identification of Argentine combatants fallen in the Falklands/Malvinas during the 1982 South Atlantic conflict, triggered by the Argentine invasion of the Islands. Argentine president Alberto Fernandez made the announcement during his annual March first speech to Congress, officially opening the legislative year.
Friday, December 31st 2021 - 18:24 UTC
Falkland Islands in 2022, “looking forward at 40”

In 2022, the Falkland Islands will be marking the 40th anniversary of liberation with a year-long program of commemoration and celebration.
Thursday, November 4th 2021 - 09:43 UTC
“Tommy” soldier silhouettes to commemorate Remembrance and Falklands' war 40th anniversary

More than 100 'Tommy' soldier silhouette figures have been installed at Victory Green in the Falkland Islands' capital Port Stanley as part of the Remembrance Observance Day and the 40th anniversary of the South Atlantic conflict next year.
Tuesday, August 24th 2021 - 09:02 UTC
Falklands Police finds no evidence of human remains at Teal Inlet; Red Cross satisfied with excavation results

The Royal Falkland Islands Police (RFIP) has continued to investigate reports of a burial site at Teal Inlet, alleged to contain the remains of unidentified Argentine soldiers.
Saturday, July 17th 2021 - 07:59 UTC
Ushuaia names commission to prepare Malvinas war 40th anniversary

Ushuaia officials and Malvinas war veterans have been meeting to start preparing the agenda of commemorations for the fortieth anniversary of the South Atlantic conflict next year.
Friday, July 16th 2021 - 21:02 UTC
Search for possible interment of Argentine combatant at Falklands' Teal Inlet agreed by UK and Argentina

Argentina and the UK together with the International Committee of the Red Cross subscribed on Thursday in Geneva the international instruments to advance in the search and identification of a possible interment at the Teal Inlet, in the Falkland Islands, that could hold remains of non identified Argentine combatants.
Tuesday, May 4th 2021 - 18:41 UTC
Falkland Islands remember the naval sacrifices of 1982

As a sea-faring nation, surrounded by the South Atlantic, the Falkland Islands have become a final resting place for many ships over time. Many of these were merchant trading vessels that suffered accidental damage at sea due to adverse sailing conditions, such as the Lady Elizabeth, one of the most iconic symbols of the Islands, located in Whalebone Cove at the east end of Stanley harbor.
Wednesday, November 11th 2020 - 09:59 UTC
Falklands on Saturday will celebrate the complete clearance of landmines planted by Argentine force in the 1982 conflict

The Falkland Islands have been cleared of deadly landmines laid during the 1982 conflict and will be celebrating the occasion with two major events on Saturday, November 14. The legacy of the war with the occupying Argentine forces had meant that large areas of the Islands, for 38 years, were previously off-limits.