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Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:57:00 GMT
A numerous Argentine multi-party delegation to UN C24, arrives Wednesday to New York
The Argentine government will be claiming this week before the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization, or C24, the resumption of negotiations with the United Kingdom for a peaceful solution to the sovereignty disput...

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 11:18:00 GMT
1982: Falklands' Task Force removes Argentine base from South Sandwich islands
Having recovered South Georgia at the end of April and defeated the Argentine forces in the Falklands marking Liberation of the Islands on June 14, the Task Force still had another job, this time in the South Sandwich Islands.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 11:13:00 GMT
Falklands Veterans memorial service and parade in Portsmouth on Sunday
Falkland Islands Veterans from all branches of the British military will be holding the annual memorial service and parading on Sunday, in Portsmouth, to mark the fortieth anniversary.

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...



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