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Fri, 24 Dec 2021 09:43:00 GMTFalklands' capital Stanley aims for Platinum Jubilee city status in 2022
Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands, has been confirmed as one of 39 applicants being considered for city status as part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations next year. The competition for this prestigious ci...
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:24:00 GMTFalklands waiting for Argentine response on the request for a compassionate charter flight to Chile
The Falkland Islands Government Head of Communications has confirmed that “we are still waiting for a response from the Government of Argentina,” on the matter of the Falklands Islands request for a compassionate charter fl...
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:20:00 GMTBoris Johnson message: Falklands are part of the Great British family
The traditional Christmas and New Year message from the UK's Prime Minister to the people of the Falkland Islands was published in the last 2021 edition of the Penguin News.
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 09:17:00 GMTBAS 2021/22 Antarctic summer field season underway; Rothera/Falklands air link twice a week
Science and support teams from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are gearing up for the start of the Antarctic summer field season. All five BAS research stations will be open and undertaking essential science research after a yea...
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 23:59:00 GMT“Malvinas Argentinas,” Chile's President-elect once told UK Ambassador
Argentina's ruling Frente de Todos (FdT) was quick to celebrate Gabriel Boric's win in Sunday's presidential runoff in Chile.
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 08:24:00 GMTWendy Morton MP moved to the Department of Transport
The United Kingdom on Sunday made several announcements following the departure of Lord Frost as chief negotiator of Brexit. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Secretary is to become lead negotiator with the EU on the No...
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.