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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 MLA Spink present at the Joint Ministerial Council in London with other OTs democratically elected
MercoPress
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Tuesday, November 19th 2024 - 08:32 UTC A family picture of the OTs Representatives currently in London for the JMC Roger Spink, member of the democratically elected Legislative Assembly from the Falkland Islands, is taking part in the annual...
The Undisputed Superpower Of The Seas
The Maritime Executive
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Daniel Aritonang graduated from high school in May, 2018, hoping to find a job. Short and lithe, he lived in the coastal village of Batu Lungun, Indonesia, where his father owned an auto shop. Aritonang spent his free time rebuilding engines in...
Falklands launches first telecommunication survey, large response is expected
MercoPress
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Saturday, November 16th 2024 - 04:54 UTC The survey is an essential part of information gathering, giving FIG and Cambridge MC solid data to work from in making recommendations to Executive Council The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is asking...
Executive Council reject Falkland Islands Radio funding request
FITV
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February 4, 2025
Executive Council’s decision to decline funding for a building survey of Falkland Islands Radio station was raised at this week’s public meeting. A former employee of FIRS raised how the station is in desperate need of funds towards repairs to the...
B.C. seeks civil forfeiture of Falkland 'super lab' property
The Province
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The property is owned by an Abbotsford electrician and was assessed last year at $934,000 Published Feb 08, 2025 • Last updated 49 minutes ago • 2 minute read A specialized RCMP unit has taken down the...
Falklands remembers losses at the battle of Coronel
MercoPress
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Saturday, November 16th 2024 - 09:01 UTC A poppy wreath hangs from the memorial tablet of those lost on November first 1914 from HMS Good Hope and HMS Monmouth. The Falkland Islands also remembers those involved in the naval battle of Coronel off...
Falklands’ avian flu, Government support for those emotionally affected by the situation
MercoPress
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Saturday, November 16th 2024 - 10:47 UTC Support is available to help you navigate any concerns or emotional challenges you may be facing. As we continue to monitor the situation regarding the rise of bird flu in the Falkland Islands, we...
'Why the Chagos Islands aren't the Falklands, but probably should be'
The Mirror
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February 7, 2025
It won't be long before someone self-identifying as a patriot says it's time to send the Royal Navy to defend the Chagos Islands. But they probably won't be able to say who from, exactly . This group of stunningly beautiful atolls lies smack dab...
Argentina rages at 'British encroachment' as UK ship sails with Falklands flag
Daily Express
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February 3, 2025
A British ship flying the Falkland Islands flag has sparked diplomatic tensions with Argentina. The regional government of Tierra del Fuego, a tregion shared by Argentina and Chile, and the South Atlantic Islands has strongly condemned the recent...
Baroness Chapman at RUSI, UK committed to defend Falkland Islanders right to self-determination
MercoPress
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Monday, February 3rd 2025 - 05:44 UTC The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Latin America and Caribbean, during her recent visit to Punta Arenas to honor Chilean mariners “Only the Falkland Islanders can and should decide their own...
Falkland Islands celebrates the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III
MercoPress
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Friday, November 15th 2024 - 07:23 UTC On behalf of the people of the Falkland Islands, the Members of the Legislative Assembly wish to extend our warmest congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III on the occasion of His 76th birthday,...
Falklands’ citizen objects to the cancellation of parades on the King’s birthday and Battel Day
MercoPress
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November 15, 2024
Friday, November 15th 2024 - 10:25 UTC The Falklands naval Battle Memorial in Stanley on Ross Road Gerald Cheek a Stanley citizen, much respected and knowledgeable of Falklands’ history has written an open letter, published in the Penguin News,...
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...
Falkland Islands Remembrance Day Commemorations 2024
FITV
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November 14, 2024
Members of the community and veterans gathered last Sunday, for the Remembrance Day commemorations marking the 106th anniversary for the end of the First World War. In London, Falkland Islands representative, Richard Hyslop, laid a wreath at the...
Falkland Islands boost as UK archipelago set to get new aircraft in major £7.7m deal
Daily Express
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November 13, 2024
The Falkland Islands are set to receive a batch of new aircraft, as the local government continues to modernise its fleet of passenger planes. A £7.7 million contract has been signed with the aviation company Britten-Norman for four BN2B-26...
Falkland Islands representative honors Fallen Heroes on Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph
MercoPress
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Wednesday, November 13th 2024 - 10:00 UTC The Falkland Islands Government Representative, Richard Hyslop, with the wreath laid on behalf of the people and Government of the Falkland Islands. Richard Hyslop, the Falkland Islands Government...
Falkland Islanders issue major warning to Keir Starmer over Argentine 'land grab'
Daily Express
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November 13, 2024
The Falkland Islands have accused Argentina of trying to engineer a land grab and have warned the British government that any surrender of territory would be "unconscionable". Labour's decision to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has sparked...
Outlander dress to go on display at Culross Palace as part of film tourism campaign
The Herald (Scotland)
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July 16, 2025
Outlander is entering its eighth and final season later this year and the Trust is celebrating its global success by displaying the costume for fans. Played by Lotte Verbeek, the character Geillis is first season in season one and wore the dress...
Falkland Islands' Remembrance Day marked with UK pledge despite Argentina's threat
Daily Express
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November 11, 2024
Labour has pledged to keep the Falkland Islands British amid Remembrance Day events in honour of those who died protecting them. Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard travelled to the islands last week to "honour the 255 British service personnel who...