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Falkland Islands

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:28:00 GMT
Falklands governor dissolves the Legislative Assembly and tries a cueca on a crutch
Busy days for the Falkland Islands Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, despite his plastered left leg and crutch. Last Friday morning he signed the proclamation to dissolve the Legislative Assembly and the writ to instruct that electi...

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:03:00 GMT
Falkland Islands Government expands policy for approved visitors
On Wednesday 22 September, ExCo agreed to revise its policy in connection with the categories of visitors allowed entry into the Falkland Islands. This decision was taken as part of the government’s regular review of ongoing ...

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:01:00 GMT
Falklands at Labour conference, climate change and “Looking forward at 40”, the main issues
The Falkland Islands have a stand at the Labour conference in Brighton which took off on Saturday and will extend until Wednesday 29 September. Official hosts of the stand are MLA Stacey Bragger and the Falklands Representative...

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 20:09:00 GMT
Former Mendoza Deputy chosen for Argentina's Malvinas Secretariat
After Argentine President, Alberto Fernández appointed Daniel Filmus as Science Minister, the position of Malvinas Islands Secretary had been vacant until Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero announced Friday he had chosen former...

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:12:00 GMT
Oil company lifts all South Atlantic operations, future of project in Falklands now reshaped
A hydrocarbon development project in the Falkland Islands faces new challenges following the announcement of one of the companies involved that it shall be lifting all South Atlantic operations.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:34:00 GMT
Falklands' makes charitable donation to Falklands Veterans Foundation
The Falkland Islands Government confirmed on Thursday that, to thank Falklands Veterans Foundation for their support in accommodating residents from the KEMH during the pandemic, it has made a donation of £10,000 to the charit...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:29:00 GMT
Argentine President insists on his country's rights regarding Malvinas issue before the UN
Argentine President Alberto Fernández spoke before the United Nations' 76th General Assembly Fernández about his country's “legitimate and imprescriptible sovereignty rights, over the Malvinas Islands, South Georgia, South ...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:05:00 GMT
Falklands government defines Illex fishing and transhipment licences in 2022
At the final Executive Council meeting of the Legislative Assembly, elected members considered and approved recommendations concerning Illex fishing and transhipment licenses for 2022.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:12:00 GMT
Falkland Islands Government agrees new financial package in support of its heritage
On Wednesday 22 September, the Falkland Islands 'Executive Council, ExCo agreed on the provision of a capital grant of up to £1m and a loan facility of up to £750,000 to support the Falkland Islands Museum & National Trust (F...

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:50:00 GMT
IAATO preparing for the season with tour operators and Antarctica Gateways
The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) is preparing for the start of the Antarctic travel season following months of discussion and collaboration with Antarctic gateways.



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