Falkland Islands News

The attrition rate for British troops in Afghanistan, with a soldier being killed every day during the offensive launched three weeks ago, has recalled the worst moments of the Falklands conflict in 1982 when announcements about fatal casualties were solemnly made by an official at the Ministry of Defence.

A youth, who escaped custody earlier today, has been found safe and well. The Royal Falkland Islands Police issued an all points bulletin concerning the youth, who previously escaped police custody at approximately 1410hrs on Thursday, 02 July 2009.

Shops find ways to help customers switch to reusable bags. ACCORDING to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, up to one trillion plastic bags are distributed worldwide every year, but less than 1% is recycled.

Falklands : Mink Park Project Could Go Ahead Sooner Than Expected Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network 01.07.2009 On Tuesday morning e-mails were received from the Secretariat indicating an extraordinary meeting of the Planning and Building Committee would be held on Friday, 26 June 2009 at 1330hrs in the Liberation Room of the Secretariat.

A lieutenant colonel in Afghanistan has become the highest-ranking British officer to die in combat since the Falkland Islands war with Argentina in 1982, the Defence Ministry announced late Thursday in London.

Falklands : Armed Forces Day Marked in the Falklands Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network 01.07.2009 Dry run - Geoffrey Stevens tries out the flag prior to the ceremony on Tuesday.

This month's meeting started with the consideration of a Project Initiation Document for a new port in the Falkland Islands.

Stanley residents may have noticed work being carried out on the Public Jetty this month.

Since the war ended 20 years ago, the Falklands have been sold as a tourist destination.

A FORMER leader of one of Britaina s most far-flung overseas territories is to become a clergyman in the Yorkshire Dales.

Save on Antarctic cruises : "Save 650 on the 11-day 'Weddell Sea and Antarctic Peninsula' cruise, now approximately 3,690 per person.

We welcome this opportunity once again to address Special Committee to express our concerns about the Draft Resolution on the Question of the Falkland Islands.

A SPECIALLY designed flag was flown high over Bolton as part of a week-long series of events in the run up to Armed Forces Day.

Falklands : C-24 Passes Resolution for Falklands Talks Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network 19.06.2009 The official result of the C-24 debate regarding the Falklands is that there was a unanimous approval for sovereignty talks.

S.Georgia : Fire on the fishing vessel In Sung 22 in South Georgia waters - Update Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network 18.06.2009 Director of Fisheries for South Georgia, Martin Collins, updates us on what is happening with the insung 22 that caught fire on June 16th.

Thanks to students from the Falkland Islands Community School, the Dog handling Section at MPC, Police Chief Paul Elliott and the Band of the Royal Logistical Corps, the grand total of 218.00 was raised in aid of Musequality, a UK-based charity, funds communal music projects for some of the poorest children in the developing world.

Anti-war protesters have criticized a decision by the UK government to hold an investigation into Britain's involvement in the Iraq war behind closed doors.

The 27th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands from Argentine occupation took place on Sunday, 14 June 2007 under sunny skies and with mild temperatures.

Friday, 12 June 2009 was a record day for warm temperatures but better still for the sterling response that the Falkland Islands Government gave to Exercise Silver Teal.

According to a Military spokesman, it is that time of year again when normally sane and rational people in the Falkland Islands tear off their clothes and throw themselves into the South Atlantic in the name of a good cause! To that end, he says, a sponsored Mid-Winter Swim will take place at Surf Bay, Airport Road, Stanley at 1130 on Sat 20 Jun ...