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Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust Unveils World-First Shipwreck Experience at Goodwood Festival of Speed
MercoPress
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Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 06:48 UTC An interactive 3D digital model, allowing visitors to rotate, zoom and uncover artefacts The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust (FMHT) is proud to bring one of the most extraordinary deep-sea discoveries of our...
Falklands, Public Consultation on Use of TV and Radio Services
MercoPress
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Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 06:51 UTC FIG is keen to understand what content Falklands’ residents access and what technology they use to access that content. The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) would like to remind all residents that the public...
Falklands, Inside the secret military dialogue between Britain and Argentina, according to The Economist
MercoPress
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Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 10:54 UTC A piece from the latest edition of The Economist, points to a possible deal that would counter China and please United States, but “it requires deft diplomacy on the Falklands”. United States top brass worries...
UPDATE: Armstrong-Spallumcheen crews quick to knock down grass fire
Similkameen Spotlight
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July 7, 2025
Grass fire near Salmon River Road spread over 10,000 sq. ft UPDATE 4 p.m.: A fire that broke out off Salmon River Road Monday afternoon was quickly extinguished by fire fighters. Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Department was called to the blaze...
Armed Forces Day is celebrated in the Falkland Islands
FITV
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July 7, 2025
Veterans and current members of the military services joined members of the community at the Malvina House Hotel last weekend to celebrate Armed Forces Day. A flag had been raised earlier in the day at Victory Green before the evening reception,...
High costs stall road rescue in Falkland, but service likely in Shuswap (Salmon Arm)
Castanet Kamloops
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July 7, 2025
Photo: Columbia Shuswap Regional District Falkland rejects proposed road rescue services while South Shuswap and North Shuswap give approval for services in their areas Falkland residents have rejected a plan to establish a road rescue service in...
Seddon’s century in vain as Falkland lose to Slough
Newbury News
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July 7, 2025
Falkland Cricket Club suffered a rare home defeat on Saturday as Slough came to Enborne Lodge. The hosts won the toss and decided to bowl first. This looked to be a shrewd decision, as Pavinder Bhachu was dismissed for just one run after eight...
Falklands intends to implement the Beneficial Ownership Register by July 2026
MercoPress
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Sunday, July 6th 2025 - 04:50 UTC Minister Stephen Doughty with MLA Roger Spink during a recent meeting at Parliament House Stephen Doughty, Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, which includes Overseas Territories has...
My PTSD made me worried I would freeze in an emergency. Then my neighbour had a heart attack
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 9, 2025
This is a First Person column by Matthew Heneghan, who lives in Falkland, B.C. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ. Sitting on my back patio, I can see a man every morning settle into his backyard chair,...
Royal Navy shortage forces UK into 'downgrade' as Falkland hero issues deterrence warning
Daily Express
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July 6, 2025
Britain is to downgrade its military posture in the Middle East next month due to a shortage of operational Royal Navy frigates, sources said last night. For the last three years, HMS Lancaster and two minehunting ships have been at the centre of...
Falkland votes against road rescue service, North and South Shuswap in favour
Similkameen Spotlight
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July 4, 2025
Following concerns about the high cost of establishing a road rescue service, Falkland residents have largely voted to put the brakes on the initiative. Preliminary results are in for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District's (CSRD) recent...
Falklands to launch, Environment Trust for carbon reduction and land recovery projects
MercoPress
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July 4, 2025
Friday, July 4th 2025 - 06:16 UTC MLA Teslyn Barkman, said: “This policy confirms our commitment to sustainable development. The Falkland Islands Executive Council has approved the establishment of an Environment Trust to deliver carbon reduction,...
Falklands Legislative Assembly pays tribute to British Armed Forces for ensuring the right to self determination
MercoPress
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Thursday, July 3rd 2025 - 09:44 UTC MPC, HQ of the British Forces South Atlantic Islands The Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands proudly marked on Saturday 28th June, the British Armed Forces Day 2025. “Today we pay tribute to the...
Keela relaunches ‘Falkland Parka 95’ as worn by Liam Gallagher
TheIndustry.fashion
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July 4, 2025
Scottish outdoor brand Keela is relaunching its ‘Falkland Parka 95’ on a limited production run of just 50 pieces. Coinciding with Oasis’s reunion tour, the jacket was famously worn by Liam Gallagher during the band’s headline Glastonbury set in...
Falkland Islands fears erupt as Argentina vows to 'fully recover' British territory
Daily Express
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July 1, 2025
Argentina has reiterated its determination to "fully recover sovereignty" over the Falkland Islands, following a "unanimous" expression of support for its territorial claims by the Organisation of American States (OAS). President Javier Milei...
How 2 Women Spent 8 Months At Sea
Rediff
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What tasks they accomplished, how they stayed fit, what did they eat, whom did they meet, what they brought back... amazing stories from an epic voyage. IMAGE: Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K, left, and Roopa A aboard the INSV Tarini. Photographs:...
Britain is already a prime target for Russia and China – and we are not ready
The i paper
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July 8, 2025
In a world grappling with rising geopolitical tensions, the question “how close are we to a world war?” has become alarmingly relevant. From escalating conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East to the growing rivalry between global...
Falklands Legislative Assembly announces Defence Force Veterans Pin
MercoPress
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Monday, June 30th 2025 - 23:19 UTC MLA Gavin Short said: “It is only right and proper that we acknowledge and celebrate retired/former Members of the Falkland Islands Defence Force ...” The Falkland Island Executive Council (ExCo) at their meeting...
Falkland’s away struggles continue despite Baker’s 81
Newbury News
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June 30, 2025
Falkland Cricket Club’s difficult away form continued on Saturday in a loss to Datchet. The side are yet to win away from home this season, but have enjoyed three victories on their own pitch. They lost the toss and were made to bat on Saturday,...
'Boat Was Rocking Like A Washing Machine'
Rediff
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'It was pitch-dark when we rounded Cape Horn. The waves were coming in full force. It was like a washing machine -- both of us and our boat Tarini.' IMAGE: Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K, left and Roopa A aboard INSV Tarini. Photographs: Kind...