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Falklands struggles see FIH Group swing to full-year loss
ShareCast
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Group revenue fell to £40.9m from £52.5m the prior year, with Falkland Building Services (FBS), part of the Falkland Islands Company (FIC), accounting for the majority of the shortfall. The AIM-traded group posted an underlying pre-tax loss of...
Falkland Islands row erupts as Argentine official fumes at US 'backing' Britain
Daily Express
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July 24, 2025
The governor of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica, and South Atlantic Islands, Gustavo Melella, has confronted the future US ambassador to Argentina and warned him not to interfere in Tierra del Fuego's internal affairs. The governor has issued a firm...
Future US Ambassador to Buenos Aires insists on neutrality regarding Falklands' case
MercoPress
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Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - 10:40 UTC Lamelas also described Argentina as a “key player” to form an “unprecedented alliance” with Peter Lamelas, Donald Trump's ambassador-designate to Argentina, reiterated Tuesday during his confirmation hearing...
Falklands’ delegation will be attending Expo-Prado next September in Uruguay
MercoPress
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Monday, July 21st 2025 - 09:21 UTC The Falkland Islands Government welcomes expressions of interest from the community to form part of a delegation to represent the Falkland Islands at Expo Prado in Montevideo, Uruguay, in September 2025. Expo...
Peter Lamelas to focus on trade barriers if confirmed as US ambassador to Argentina
Buenos Aires Herald
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July 22, 2025
Cuban-born physician and healthcare industry businessman Peter Lamelas appeared before a United States Senate committee on Tuesday to defend his nomination as ambassador to Argentina. Among the main issues he would focus on, Lamelas mentioned...
Falklands, Public Meeting on Social and Economic Impacts of hydrocarbons project
MercoPress
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Monday, July 21st 2025 - 09:39 UTC The poster inviting to attend the meeting at the end of July The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) and Navitas will hold a public meeting to present the findings from social and economic impact assessments of the...
Falkland to continue relying on Vernon for road rescue services
Salmon Arm Observer
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Provincial funding 'insufficient to cover operational costs let alone capital costs' Things will remain status quo as far as the provision of road rescue services go for Falkland. Between May 22 and June 30, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District...
Galician Fleet Sets Sail for Falklands with Cautious Optimism Amid Loligo Squid Uncertainty
MercoPress
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Sunday, July 20th 2025 - 07:23 UTC Modern factory trawler 'Argos Cies' (IMO: 9818644) operating in JV under the flag of the 'Falkland Islands'. Despite sharp declines in recent seasons and unanswered questions about stock migration, nearly 1,000...
Falklands, Government finally presents delayed 25/26 Budget approved by outgoing Legislative Assembly
MercoPress
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Wednesday, July 16th 2025 - 23:20 UTC MLA Roger Spink, said: “This budget has been the subject of thorough and, at times, robust debate among Members.” The Falkland Islands Government’s (FIG) Budget for 2025/26 has today, 26th July, been approved...
Falklands, Argentine opposition demands information on alleged Argentina, UK, US, NATO understanding
MercoPress
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Wednesday, July 16th 2025 - 10:55 UTC Member of the Lower House, Roxana Monzon A recent article published by The Economist, and reproduced by MP, indicating a secret military dialogue between Argentina and UK, with the backing of the President...
Catch the Current episode 27: Tick-tock! It’s tariff o’clock
Undercurrent News
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July 25, 2025
Tick-tock! It's tariff o'clock! New trade deals are coming in hot as US president Donald Trump's new deadline to implement tariffs inches ever closer. Catch the Current hosts Amanda Buckle and Lorin Castiglione welcome Undercurrent News' editorial...
Falklands, BFSAI conducting Exercise Cape Bayonet with 3 PARA until 25th July
MercoPress
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Monday, July 14th 2025 - 06:51 UTC The veterans joined the RIC over the anniversary of a highly significant time in the Parachute Regiment’s rich history. (Photo credit: Cpl Williams, RAF Photographer). The British Forces South Atlantic Islands,...
Hull Poundland store set to close after company announces restructuring plan
Hull Live
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July 18, 2025
A Poundland store in Hull is set to close in August, it has been announced. The company recently launched its restructuring and recovery plan designed to return the business to growth. The plan includes the closure of 68 stores alongside other...
Poundland confirms full closure dates for 40 stores including North East sites
Chronicle Live
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July 25, 2025
Poundland has revealed the closure dates of 40 stores across the country, with a number of North East sites on the list. The firm is planning to shut 68 shops in total under its restructuring and recovery plan designed to return the business to...
Falkland Whisky unveils inaugural release
The Spirit Business
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July 9, 2025
Fife-based bottler Falkland Whisky, which is owned by Scotch Whisky Investments (SWI), has released its first single malt. The inaugural Falkland Collection release was matured in refill Sherry casks The inaugural release, called The Falkland...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Here's Ray Mariano's take on issues covering City Hall, public schools
The Gardner News - Massachusetts
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Raymond V. Mariano While the country is focused on Trump and the Epstein files, there is plenty happening in the city of Worcester. City issues City-run grocery store: Recently, District 1 City Councilor Jenny Pacillo asked the city manager to...