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Falklands wool sales still slow
Penguin News
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December 12, 2024
IN a report on the Falkland Islands National Stud Flock, Director of Natural Resources, Dr Andrea Clausen said that wool sales continue to be slow with few offers received and those that have come in being too far off AWEX to accept. Wool is being...
Falklands: final deadline for British Passport
MercoPress
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Friday, December 13th 2024 - 07:33 UTC The rate of embarkation tax will increase from £30 to £32 with effect from 01 January 2025. The Falkland Islands Customs and Immigration Service would like to advise the public that the last date for the...
'Bonkers' Chagos deal is 'like paying Argentina to let us lease back Falklands', Francois claims
GB News
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February 27, 2025
Shadow Defence Minister Mark Francois has called for President Trump to veto the Chagos deal, describing it as a potential "reverse Love, Actually moment". Speaking to GB News, the Conservative MP criticised the Government's handling of the...
Falklands, success of FIDF 3 Peaks Challenge; gold medal for Gurkhas
MercoPress
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December 10, 2024
Tuesday, December 10th 2024 - 22:36 UTC One of the Gurkha servicemen that completed the three peaks challenge Last weekend, personnel from BFSAI, (British Forces South Atlantic Islands) took on The Falkland Islands 3 Peaks Challenge. Comprising of...
Orkney Island Games 2025 | Opening Ceremony
FITV
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July 13, 2025
We bring you exclusive highlights from the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 Island Games in Kirkwall, Orkney! Watch as Team Falklands proudly marches alongside athletes from across the globe in a vibrant celebration of sport, culture, and island...
Falklands, Ramboll’s professional services framework contractor renewed for five years
MercoPress
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Friday, December 6th 2024 - 10:15 UTC Jason Layfield, Ramboll’s UK Executive Director (Buildings) said “We are delighted to have been re-appointed as FIG’s professional services framework partner for a further five years” Following a competitive...
Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust appoints first chief operating officer
MercoPress
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December 6, 2024
Friday, December 6th 2024 - 09:25 UTC Lewendon holds academic credentials in archaeology and conservation from Warwick University and University College London and serves as vice-chair of The Emery Walker Trust The Falklands Maritime Heritage...
Baroness Foster visits the Falklands
FITV
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February 24, 2025
Baroness Arlene Foster of Aghadrumsee arrived in the Islands on Monday as part of a delegation from the Friends of the British Overseas Territories. The former First Minister of Northern Ireland and House of Lords Parliamentary Adviser to Friends...
Falklands, 140 next of kin visit the Argentine Military Cemetery at Darwin
MercoPress
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Thursday, December 5th 2024 - 06:40 UTC Argentine Military Cemetery at Darwin where next of kin visited the graves of their loves ones (Pic LA NACION) A hundred and forty next of kin of Argentine combatants fallen during the 1982 South Atlantic...
Visit this charming port city in Falkland Islands as part of a luxury cruise
Busselton Dunsborough Mail
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February 15, 2025
What's good about it? Port Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands, exudes British warmth in its pubs and is home to a charming Victorian stone church. Renowned for its scenic harbour and colourful houses, it has a rich history, evident in...
Iconic wildlife filmaker Cindy Buxton returns to Falkland Islands
Penguin News
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February 14, 2025
ICONIC wildlife filmaker Cindy Buxton visiting with family talks to Falkland Islands’ Penguin News Editor Lisa Watson To many Islanders Cindy Buxton needs no introduction – her name is well known in the Falklands. One mention of it conjures up...
Falklands veteran backs island locals on oil discovery amid Labour's climate change row: 'What freedom is all about!'
GB News
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November 28, 2024
Falklands veteran Simon Weston has expressed his delight at the major oil discovery off the British territory, declaring he is "thrilled for the people of the Falklands". Speaking to GB News, Weston emphasised the significance of the find for the...
Seabourn Venture stabilizers system forces a change of itinerary, possibly two extra days in Falklands
MercoPress
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Tuesday, February 18th 2025 - 08:06 UTC “As the area around South Georgia often experiences heavy seas with large swells and with your comfort in mind, we have regretfully made the decision to alter our itinerary” Cruise Travel in its NewsBreak...
More transparency in businesses ownership will be introduced next year
FITV
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July 12, 2025
The Falkland Islands Government says it will implement a Beneficial Ownership Register by July 2026. It comes after the UK Government stated its intention to end illicit finance and corruption, both at home and across the Overseas Territories. The...
Starlink-Starved Citizens Spark ‘National Emergency’ in the Falkland Islands
Gizmodo
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February 12, 2025
On Tuesday, February 4th, Starlink users in the Falkland Islands woke up with an email from the company saying they were about to be cut off. “You are currently using Starlink in an unauthorized territory. Local telecommunication authorities have...
Falklands War veteran fears ‘backlash’ after ‘wonderful’ development on British territory
GB News
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November 26, 2024
Falklands War veteran Simon Weston has expressed both excitement and concern over major oil discoveries in the British territory, warning of potential challenges from those seeking to contest British sovereignty. Speaking on GB News, Weston called...
Athletics Day 2025 returns to the Falkland Islands
FITV
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February 13, 2025
Athletics day came back to the Falklands last weekend, making all participants to remember short put throwing technics and long jump rules. If you didn’t get tempted to jump head into the athletics fun this year and missed the event, we’ve got it...
Falklands, upcoming visit to the Islands by next of kin of Argentine fallen soldiers
MercoPress
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Friday, November 29th 2024 - 23:06 UTC The Argentine military cemetery which next of kin will be visiting The Falkland Islands Government has announced that on Wednesday 04 December, a private charter is scheduled to arrive at Mount Pleasant...
Lakhani's blistering 142 powers Slough to statement win over rivals Datchet
Windsor Express
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July 16, 2025
Slough’s Yash Lakhani -- Slough lifted themselves to within 15 points of leaders Wokingham on Saturday after crushing local rivals, and potential title challengers, Datchet by 143 runs at the Wally Gage Memorial Ground. Yash Lakhani swatted 142...
Falklands: Responses to Equality and Discrimination survey
MercoPress
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Friday, November 29th 2024 - 10:07 UTC People from some seventy different countries live in the Falklands The Falkland Islands Government would like to thank everyone who responded to the Community Views Survey on Equality and Discrimination in...