Falkland Islands / Malvinas
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:19:00 GMTFalklands Legislative Assembly announces Defence Force Veterans Pin
The Falkland Island Executive Council (ExCo) at their meeting on Tuesday 24th June approved the issuance of a Veteran’s pin to retired/former members of the Falkland Islands Defence Force (FIDF).
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 10:55:00 GMTOAS passes unanimous declaration favoring Argentina's stance regarding Falklands/Malvinas
The Organization of American States (OAS) unanimously adopted a declaration during its General Assembly in Antigua and Barbuda, supporting Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands, South Georgia, and S...
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:40:00 GMTWhat about a new species of penguins, the Rockaronis, a cross between Rockhopper and Macaroni
The docuseries “Secrets of the Penguins” from National Geographic captured footage of several rare penguin chicks for the very first time. Their parents are a mixed-species couple: a rockhopper mother and a macaroni pengui...
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:02:00 GMTFalklands/Malvinas dispute must be resolved through peaceful and negotiated means, reiterates UN C24
The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization on Wednesday adopted a new resolution reiterating its position that the sovereignty dispute over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands between Argentina and the UK, must be resolv...
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:06:00 GMTFalklands elected lawmakers demand respect for self-determination from UN C24
On Wednesday 18 June, two elected members from the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, MLAs Mark Pollard and Peter Biggs addressed the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization, better known as the Committee of 24.
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:15:00 GMTFalklands MLAs address the UN C24 Committee on Wednesday
The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly announced that it "is pleased" to confirm that MLA Pete Biggs and MLA Mark Pollard will attend and speak at the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C24) in New York on W...
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 17:40:00 GMTFalkland Islanders mark 43 years since Liberation from Argentine occupation
On a calm winter morning, the Falkland Islands commemorated the 43rd anniversary of their liberation from Argentine occupation in 1982, with ceremonies and community gatherings held in the capital, Stanley. This Monday is a nat...
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 10:55:00 GMTFalklands to mark Liberation Day with community ceremonies and reflection on sovereignty
The Falkland Islands will commemorate Liberation Day today, marking 43 years since the end of Argentine occupation in 1982. A series of official events will highlight the Islands’ enduring connection to the United Kingdom and...
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 10:44:00 GMTFalklands, new Commander (Artillery) of British Forces South Atlantic Islands
A new Commander of the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (CBFSAI) has been appointed. Brigadier Charlie Harmer took up the role from outgoing CBF Brigadier Daniel Duff on Saturday, June 13, one day before the Falkland Islan...
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 08:38:00 GMTFalklands’ lawmakers call for end of hostilities and humanitarian access to Gaza
Responding to a local group to act on their behalf in response to the situation in Gaza, Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly gave a statement. They stated: “We join with the governments of the United Kingdom,...