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Falkland Islands

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:28:00 GMT
Falklands' landmarks to be named after 238 fallen in 1982
Additional locations around the Falklands are to be named after the 258 servicemen and civilians who gave their lives for the liberation of the Falklands in 1982 as part of the 40th Anniversary commemorations.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:55:00 GMT
Forty years ago the Union flag flew again over Stanley and “your self determination was protected”
Forty years ago this week, the Union Flag once again flew over Stanley, writes Minister Responsible for Overseas Territories the Rt Hon Amanda Milling MP, who recently visited the Falkland Islands.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:21:00 GMT
Beauchene Fishing generous support for the Falklands' team to the Island Games in Guernsey
National Sports Council and Beauchene Fishing Co Ltd have jointly announced a generous funding package to support the Falkland Islands team for the Island Games in Guernsey next year.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:45:00 GMT
Historic event: Stanley, City status proclamation to a round of applause from some 400 Falkland Islanders
Continuing with the Liberation Day celebrations on Tuesday 14 June 2022, the Falkland Islands community gathered in the Town Hall for the formal presentation by the Governor of the Letters of Patent granting Stanley, City Statu...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:01:00 GMT
Falklands' Veterans limited from claiming "cold injuries", because of a 1987 Crown Armed Forces Act
Falklands' War Veterans are currently exempt from claiming damages for "cold injuries" suffered during the war with Argentina and are seeking legal advice against the Ministry of Defense (MoD), according to the lawyer acting on...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:00:00 GMT
Defense Secretary Wallace pays tribute to Falklands' Veterans
Defense Secretary Ben Wallace has paid tribute to veterans of the Falkland Islands conflict. In an address released by the Ministry of Defense (MOD), Mr Wallace reflected on the “sacrifice” and the “amazing achievement”...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:59:00 GMT
Veterans will always find "a home from home" in the Falklands, MLA Roberts tells SAMA82 members
Every bearer of the South Atlantic Medal will always find “a home from home”, Falkland Islands lawmaker Leona Roberts assured the men and women of Operation Corporate as they bestowed the Freedom of the Falklands on them, o...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:55:00 GMT
South Georgia launches Protect, Sustain, Inspire as part of its non native plant management strategy
The control and management of non-native species is a key factor in ensuring that the island of South Georgia continues to be an ecosystem in recovery. Under the Protect, Sustain, Inspire framework, the Government of South Geor...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 08:06:00 GMT
HMS Forth, permanent presence in the Falklands, and South Atlantic naval guardian
HMS Forth, naval guardians of the Falklands have spoken of their pride of patrolling the Islands at keeping the eternal flame of 1982 burning. As such they joined the Falklands' fortieth anniversary of liberation and end of th...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:15:00 GMT
“People everywhere have a right to decide their own future,” PM Johnson at Falklands' Liberation ceremony
At a ceremony Tuesday morning held at Staffordshire's National Memorial Arboretum, British prime minister Boris Johnson praised the daring bravery of Veterans, recalling that on the very day, exactly forty years ago, British so...



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