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Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:56:00 GMT
Argos granted extension to Falklands production licence
Argos Resources has successfully secured a 12-month extension to the second term of its Production Licence in the North Falkland Basin, the company announced this week. The extension, which runs until 1 May 2022, was approved ...

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:25:00 GMT
Falkland Islands Defence Force: New motto approved
A reception was held at Government House last night to celebrate the formal approval of a new motto for the Falkland Islands Defence Force (FIDF).

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:49:00 GMT
Jigging fleet finds large squid off Falklands – season not over yet
As the catching season seemed over for Puerto Deseado's fleet, the new finding brought relief to the squid sector and work now may continue for a while.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 23:59:00 GMT
Recapture of South Georgia will always be a part of the story of the Falkland Islands
39 years ago, Operation Paraquet – a subsidiary of Operation Corporate – led to the successful recapture of South Georgia by British Armed Forces. This followed an initial incursion on 3 April by the Argentine military, whi...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 23:33:00 GMT
Royal Navy takes bomb disposal experts to South Georgia to remove Falklands War munitions
The Royal Navy's HMS Forth has taken bomb disposal specialists to South Georgia as part of a mission to protect the island's wildlife. The ten-day environmental mission set out to remove bombs and ordnance left behind during th...

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:40:00 GMT
Argentine President calls for international treaty on pandemics to boost WHO's role
Argentine President Alberto Fernández Wednesday called all countries to ”reinforce the role of the World Health Organization (WHO)“ through ”an international treaty on pandemics.”

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 23:53:00 GMT
LATAM to resume Falkland Island routes Oct. 1, Covid-19 permitting
Further to the announcement made on 1 February, the Falkland Islands Government can confirm that commercial air links with both Chile and Brazil will remain suspended until 1 October 2021.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:26:00 GMT
Falklands, A 21-gun salute and parade to commemorate HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Today, the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was marked by a 21-gun salute on Victory Green in Stanley at midday. This went alongside a short parade, consisting of a marching detachment provided b...

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 09:38:00 GMT
Falklands: Half-mast flags during period of national mourning for the Duke of Edinburgh
The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) will observe a period of mourning in respect to the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, FIG announced on Friday.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:30:00 GMT
Argentina strongly opposes UK's firing of missiles in the Falklands
Argentina Friday expressed its government's utmost rejection of the announcement by British authorities that missiles were to be launched at the Falkland Islands. The Foreign Ministry warned that the “alleged defensive condit...



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