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Happy Canada Day! Here's what's happening around the North Okanagan
Summerland Review
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July 1, 2025
Happy 158th Canada! This week's historic photo from the Museum and Archives of Vernon shows people getting ready for Dominion Day celebrations in Vernon on July 1, 1914. The country was only 47 years old then. A big party would be held across the...
Falkland captain proud of strong start
Newbury News
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June 20, 2025
Falkland Cricket Club captain James Bird is delighted with his side’s start to the season. The club were promoted to the Home Counties Cricket League Division Two last season. So far they’ve taken to the new division like a duck to water, sitting...
Falklands/Malvinas dispute must be resolved through peaceful and negotiated means, reiterates UN C24
MercoPress
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Thursday, June 19th 2025 - 09:02 UTC Argentine Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, Gerardo Werthein is a very close confident and advisor of President Javier Milei The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization...
Falklands elected lawmakers demand respect for self-determination from UN C24
MercoPress
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Wednesday, June 18th 2025 - 23:06 UTC MLA Mark Pollard, “To those who say this is about sovereignty – I say no. This is about people”. On Wednesday 18 June, two elected members from the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, MLAs Mark Pollard and...
Southbound
Cityview Magazine - Tennessee
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July 1, 2025
In the middle of the night, as our ship pitched and rolled in the Southern Atlantic Ocean, I lay awake, confident in the captain’s ability – but also considering two unappealing scenarios: that the ship couldn’t roll much farther without us being...
The Turks and Caicos Islands attends Green Overseas Climate Change Resilience Community Regional Workshop on Coastal Hazards
Magnetic Media
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June 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCIES Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Wednesday, 18 June 2025: The Turks and Caicos Islands participated in The Green Overseas (GO) Climate Change Resilience Community...
Falklands to mark Liberation Day with community ceremonies and reflection on sovereignty
MercoPress
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Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 04:07 UTC A parade and ceremony will be held at the Liberation Monument at 11:00 am. Photo: MercoPress The Falkland Islands will commemorate Liberation Day today, marking 43 years since the end of Argentine occupation in...
Falklands’ lawmakers call for end of hostilities and humanitarian access to Gaza
MercoPress
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Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 08:38 UTC “We join with the governments of the United Kingdom, France, Canada and others in calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and full unfettered humanitarian access to those in need. Responding to a...
Falklands: Why an SAS raid nicknamed 'Operation Certain Death' never happened
Forces Network
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The Falklands SAS mission known as 'Op Certain Death' Following the attack on HMS Sheffield during the Falklands War, SAS commandos were called in to organise a mission to take out Argentina's remaining Exocet missiles. Operation Mikado was...
Electoral Area D director urges Falkland to oppose proposed road rescue service
Salmon Arm Observer
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Cost concerns have Dean Trumbley urging Falkland residents to oppose a proposed road rescue service. The Electoral Area D director says he is not opposed to the needed service as "it saves lives," but argues the cost is too high for Falkland...
Falkland Islands highlight environmental leadership at annual UK reception
MercoPress
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Wednesday, June 11th 2025 - 18:02 UTC The reception underscored the Islands’ strategic importance as a gateway to the Antarctic and their contributions to conservation and climate science. The Falkland Islands Government hosted its Annual...
Falklands veteran HMS Bristol waved off from Portsmouth as she heads to the scrapyard
Forces Network
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A Royal Navy destroyer that participated in the Falklands War has left Portsmouth Harbour and is travelling to Turkey, where she will be recycled. A small group of spectators came to see HMS Bristol, the only Type 82 ever to be built of her class,...
Perthshire construction firm aims for business in the Falklands
Scottish Construction Now
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JML SIPs trio Derek McIntyre (left), John Langley and Kyle Tait with one of 10 containers which made the 8000-mile trip to the Falklands A Perthshire family construction firm is hoping a long-haul sales pitch will pave the way for more orders from...
Sustainable Fisheries at South Georgia MPA
MercoPress
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Monday, June 9th 2025 - 08:07 UTC Sue Gregory holds s Patagonian toothfish (Photo: Martin Collins) Sue Gregory has worked as the GSGSSI Senior Marine & Fisheries Manager for the past 8 years. Prior to that Sue worked as a fisheries ecologist on...
Highs and lows: surveying at different altitudes
Hydro International
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The term ‘digital twin’ has gained significant popularity in recent years, becoming a buzzword in various industries, particularly in the context of emerging technologies and innovations. Hypes come and go, but every hydrographer has come to the...
Get to Know Andy Sabin, Naturalist, Environmentalist, Philanthropist
Dan’s Papers - New York
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June 15, 2025
Andy Sabin attends Andy Sabin’s 75th Birthday Celebration at American Museum of Natural History on December 4, 2021 in New York. Many probably know the name Andy Sabin from his business in metals that has, as he describes it, “enables me to cover...
Final farewell for an Iconic Falklands War destroyer HMS Bristol
MercoPress
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Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 08:13 UTC Veterans and members of the public gathered to send-off HMS Bristol (Pic MoD) A Royal Navy destroyer that participated in the Falklands War left Portsmouth Harbor on Friday, June 13th, and is travelling to...
Timeless Yarns Dominate Fall 2026 Collections, as Spinners Brace for Ongoing Challenging Year
WWD - New York
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July 1, 2025
MILAN — The fashion industry is grappling with the economic headwinds and geopolitical turmoil denting consumer confidence and the supply chain is feeling the pinch of slower demand, with little to no visibility even on short-term prospects....
Navy warship that took part in Falklands conflict leaves port for the last time
Daily Express
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June 12, 2025
A huge crowd gathered at Portsmouth Harbour this week to bid a fond farewell to the last remaining Royal Navy ship from the Falklands War.Veterans joined the general public to see off HMS Bristol as it was towed out on Wednesday, almost five years...
Last Royal Navy warship that took part in Falklands war leaves port for last time
Plymouth Herald
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June 12, 2025
A poignant farewell ceremony took place at Portsmouth Harbour as the last remaining Royal Navy ship from the Falklands War, HMS Bristol, set sail for the final time. A large crowd, including veterans and members of the public, gathered to bid a...