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Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:41:00 GMTFarewell program for governor Nigel Phillips CBE, who leaves July first
His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips CBE will be leaving the Falkland Islands on Friday 1 July 2022 at the end of his tour of duty. The following arrangements have been put in place for his farewell.
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:00:00 GMT
“Etched in Memory,” ambitious exhibit opens at the Falkland Islands Museum
The largest ever and newest exhibit of the Falkland Islands Museum and National Trust (FIMNT), “Etched in Memory,” opened at the Historic Dockyard Museum in the lead to Liberation Day.
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:30:00 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...
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:29:00 GMT
MLA Spink at Veterans massive parade in Portsmouth
Falkland Islands lawmaker MLA Roger Spink was present at the Veterans gathering in Portsmouth on Sunday to remember their fallen comrades. The event has been described as the largest of its kind in the UK so far.
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:17:00 GMT
Falklands extends support schemes for businesses impacted by Covid-19
The Falkland Islands government, FIG, has reviewed support schemes in place to assist businesses impacted by Covid-19 and has created a number of temporary measures to assist businesses and individuals under certain circumstanc...
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.