Falkland Islands
Sat, 18 Dec 2021 09:39:00 GMTFalklands flagged Sir David Attenborough reaches Rothera Station in Antarctica
Britain’s new polar research vessel, Falklands' flagged RRS Sir David Attenborough, has travelled to Antarctica on its maiden voyage, with its first call on Friday at Rothera Research Station – the UK’s largest Antarctic ...
Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:45:00 GMTFalklands: successful start to minefield fence removal program
The Falkland Islands Government announced on Wednesday that the first phase of its three-year program of works to remove former minefield fences is progressing well and is ahead of schedule.
Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:39:00 GMTHMS Protector pays tribute to explorer Shackleton at South Georgia on her trip to Antarctica
Sailors from Ice Patrol HMS Protector paid tribute to legendary Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton – a century after he died pushing the boundaries of polar research. The crew of the icebreaker held a memorial service at h...
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:40:00 GMTProvincial lawmaker apologizes to Malvinas Veterans for taking the oath of office with Union Jack colors
A provincial lawmaker from Misiones northeast Argentina had to meet with six organizations of Malvinas Veterans and apologize for having taken the oath of office last week, wearing a T-shirt with the colors of the Union Jack.
Mon, 13 Dec 2021 23:13:00 GMTFalklands: Update on resumption of passenger flights
As part of the regular review process concerning Covid-19 measures affecting the Falkland Islands, the government is in regular dialogue with LATAM concerning the resumption of flights with South America, namely with Chile and ...
Sat, 11 Dec 2021 09:33:00 GMTFalklands' Government requests Argentina for compassionate charter flight to Chile
The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) confirmed on Friday that in effect it has held conversations with the UK government about the possibility of putting on a charter flight for South American members of our community to visit...
Sat, 11 Dec 2021 08:12:00 GMT“All Human, All Equal”, Falklands Government advocates Human Rights Day
The Falkland Islands Government remembers Human Rights Day with the following statement, "Today, Friday 10 December, is the United Nations Human Rights Day, which was established in 1950 to draw the attention of ‘the peoples ...
Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:39:00 GMTFalklands' flagged RRS Sir David Attenborough reaches “home”; anchored at Port William
RRS Sir David Attenborough has completed the first leg of its journey to Antarctica, arriving in the Falkland Islands on 9 December. Since the draft of Britain’s new polar ship is too large for it to berth in Stanley harbor...
Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:56:00 GMTArgentina's Xmas present: Falklands offered two humanitarian flights for residents to visit relatives
Britain allegedly thanked Argentina for its offer of two humanitarian flights so that Falkland Islands residents could visit relatives, mainly in Chile, or for other reasons during the holidays season, but the UK also recalled ...
Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:49:00 GMTFresh air for Falklands' oil industry: Navitas to become operator with Rockhopper, and Harbour exits
Encouraging news for the Falkland Islands budding hydrocarbons industry. Rockhopper Exploration officially announced on Wednesday that it had reached a new agreement with Navitas Petroleum by which its potential farm-in portion...