Community and Events

Burnside House fire - images released

Monday, 09 January 2012

As reported in Penguin News on Friday a camp house with a colourful history, Burnside House near Goose Green, burned to the ground on Wednesday as a result of what Falklands Landholdings General Manag...

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Stanley starts year with sunny raft race

Monday, 02 January 2012

GOOD weather brought a large crowd to view the annual New Year's Day raft race held in Stanley harbour on Sunday Organiser and race starter, Ken Newton said that although there was one less entr...

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OBE for Richard

Saturday, 31 December 2011

JOHN Richard Cockwell, Falklands artist and a former Member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly will receive the Order of the British Empire for promoting the interests of the Falkland Island...

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Stanley horse racing: Governor's Cup win for Arthur Turner

Friday, 30 December 2011

ARTHUR Turner was this year's happy winner of the Governor's Cup, one of the most prestigious races competed for at the Stanley Sports Association Race Meeting held on Boxing Day and December 27.

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Drink driving danger

Thursday, 22 December 2011

CHRISTMAS and New Year are upon us again and Acting Chief Police Officer Len McGill offers some cautionary advice. During the Christmas and New Year period many people will enjoy celebrating by atten...

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Cash bash Falklands success

Thursday, 22 December 2011

THE people of the Falklands once again demonstrated the extent of their generosity during the Cash Bash radio auction on Saturday, said Manager of the Falkland Islands Radio Station Corina Goss.

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Easy on the water says DPW

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

THE water source at Moody Brook is "providing just enough to meet current demand levels," Director of Public Works Manfred Keenlyside told Penguin News this week.

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New manager for Development Corporation

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

MARC Boucher has been appointed to be the new General Manager of FIDC. His starting date will be towards the end of January to enable a short hand-over period with outgoing General Manager David Waugh...

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BAS to return to Stanley Airport

Monday, 12 December 2011

STANLEY Airport will shortly be used by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Dash 7 aircraft confirmed Member of Legislative Assembly Gavin Short at the public meeting held at the Court and Council Chambers...

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Staggering funding for Falklands poppy appeal

Monday, 12 December 2011

THE Falkland Islands Branch of the Royal British Legion has reported a fantastic response to this year's Poppy Appeal. With donations still coming in the total is set to exceed £6,000. Photo: Ch...

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