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Falkland Islands

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:55:00 GMT
Falklands dispute: Solá heads the Argentine mission to the C24 conference
June is a hectic month for the dispute between Argentina and UK regarding the British Overseas Territory Falkland Islands, with a string of remembrance dates referred to the ongoing disagreement.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:20:00 GMT
Falklands pay tribute to 1982 fallen on Liberation Day
Falkland Islanders are today paying tribute to the British Armed Forces killed during the 1982 conflict and commemorating the 39th anniversary of liberation from Argentine occupation.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 01:19:00 GMT
Lack of regional cooperation on fisheries could have ‘disastrous outcomes’ on Falklands finfish fishery
An independent study of the Falkland Islands finfish fishery has found that lack of international cooperation over fish stocks straddling international boundaries to be one of ‘the most constraining factors to sustainable eco...

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:05:00 GMT
Falklands Governor: a “superb season” for Fisheries based on catch volumes
On June first Falklands governor Nigel Phillips CBE, delivered the annual address to the Islands Legislative Assembly on the budget for the new financial year. The following is the chapter on Fisheries and the “superb season...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:33:00 GMT
MPA/Stanley march to collect funds for the foundation that cares after retired working police dogs
Four working dogs accompanied their military police officer owners on a charity challenge in the Falkland Islands. It was all in the aid of raising money for The Thin Blue Paw Foundation – a charity that was set up to support...

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:18:00 GMT
Small expedition ships to be allowed into the Falklands in southern summer
‘Clean’ expedition ships carrying fewer than 530 passengers will be allowed to visit the Falkland Islands this Southern summer under a new visitor policy approved by the Falkland Islands Government this week.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:00:00 GMT
Falklands' program for the anniversary of Liberation Day 14 June 2021
To mark the anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands from Argentinean occupation in 1982, the following program has been arranged for Monday 14 June 2021, according to a release from Gilbert House.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 09:51:00 GMT
Over £8m boost for international conservation in UK Overseas Territories
Over £8 million new funding to protect rare wildlife and vulnerable habitats across the globe. Threatened species such as whales, marine turtles and sharks will be better-protected thanks to a boost of over £8 million for pro...

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 01:15:00 GMT
Falklands publishes ‘prudent budget’ for 2021/22
The Falkland Islands Government yesterday published its budget for the upcoming financial year, describing it as a prudent budget that focuses on stability and continuity. The budget forecasts operating expenditure of £78.3m a...

Thu, 27 May 2021 08:50:00 GMT
Royal Navy's Type 31 frigates have names; HMS Active recalls her predecessor and Falklands liberation
The names of five next-generation Type-31 frigates for the Royal Navy have been announced. Approved by HM The Queen, the vessels will be named HMS Active, HMS Bulldog, HMS Campbeltown, HMS Formidable and HMS Venturer.



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