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Time for the first Bluegrass Jamboree of the year Keremeos
Similkameen Spotlight
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July 7, 2025
The Keremeos Rodeo Grounds will be filled with the sound of music as it plays host to the first of two Country and Bluegrass Jamborees from July 11 to 13. The jamboree takes place the week after the Summertime Bluegrass Festival, traditionally...
Debbie Summers steps up at ID New Zealand
Seatrade Cruise News
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July 11, 2025
Cruise line ground handler ID New Zealand’s Executive Director Debbie Summers is now joint MD with Jeremy Palmer. ‘This is in recognition of her ongoing outstanding performance for the company and signals that in the medium term she will succeed...
Admiral Sir Derek Reffell, naval commander and governor of Gibraltar
The Times
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One fine weekend in June 1975 the carrier HMS Hermes, under the command of Derek Reffell, sailed into Quebec harbour on a courtesy visit. Among the ship’s company was the Prince of Wales, now the King, serving as a Wessex helicopter pilot with the...
This tourism season will not surpass last year’s
FITV
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December 21, 2024
It is anticipated that visitor numbers during this tourism season will not surpass last year’s. Last season saw over 73,000 cruise ship passengers visit the islands alongside land based visitors- over 1000 passengers more than the 2019-2020...
Falklands: “Three strikes and out of the game”, for tourist operators who don't comply with guidelines
MercoPress
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Thursday, September 5th 2024 - 05:29 UTC Strict and clear guidelines for operators and tourists visiting the Gypsy Cove and Yorke Bay penguin colonies on cruise ship days. The cruise ship season is approaching, and the Falkland Islands Government...
Time to be proud of our Island and embrace all the positives
Isle of Wight County Press
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July 11, 2025
Dozens of island communities are gathering, united by a shared love of sea air, a slower pace of life, and, of course, getting cross about ferry companies. We’re bound together by the water that surrounds us — and the ferry services that define...
CIMSEC’s 2024 Holiday Reading List
Center for International Maritime Security - Washington D.C.
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December 17, 2024
By the CIMSEC Team Happy holidays shipmates! The CIMSEC team has once again put our heads together for what is our fifth annual Holiday Reading List. Below you will find a selection of books we have read and enjoyed over the past year and some...
Falklands plans to create a consultation Maritime Committee seeking advice from the sector
MercoPress
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Friday, September 6th 2024 - 09:36 UTC MLA Ford said stakeholders might consist of...“the Falkland Islands Fisheries Committee, South American Atlantic Service Ltd, The Falkland Islands Government Committee system will have a new addition and that...
Falklands/Brize Norton airbridge flights fully booked; recommendations for challenging September
MercoPress
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Wednesday, September 4th 2024 - 09:53 UTC Mount Pleasant Complex International Airport The Falkland Islands Government with the UK Ministry of Defense is working on bookings and waiting lists for the airbridge, during the month of September and...
Falklands: Operation Manager of Demining Project in the King's Honorary List
MercoPress
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Tuesday, September 3rd 2024 - 07:51 UTC Ordnance uncovered and collected in mined fields, finally destroyed as part of the eleven year project to clean and recover Falklands soil and beaches The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly and Government...
Falklands: Love Penguins, Gypsy Cove and Yorke Bay guidance
MercoPress
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Wednesday, August 28th 2024 - 06:39 UTC Respect the wardens’ instructions. Wardens have been employed to look after the penguins’ welfare. Photo: Proefdier With the upcoming cruise ship season approaching, the Falkland Islands Government...
Falklands, Ascension Island gov't agree on Airlink tickets
Ch-Aviation
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September 2, 2024
The governments of the Falkland Islands and Ascension Island, two British Overseas Territories in the South Atlantic, have agreed to block a quota of ten seats on each Airlink (South Africa) (4Z, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo) flight between Ascension...
‘Jeopardy!’ fans are furious over ‘baffling’ final clue: ‘Are the writers on holiday break?’
New York Post
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December 19, 2024
Some “Jeopardy!” fans aren’t happy about the Final Jeopardy clue on Wednesday’s episode of the game show. Returning champion Ashley Chan and new contestants Sarah Rosenthal and Eric Weldon-Schilling made it to the final round where the category...
The English fans who follow a Welsh island's athletes
BBC
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Gareth Wyn WilliamsBBC News Reporting fromAnglesey ShareSave The brothers and friend have attended every edition of the games since 2015 A group of brothers and their friend with no connection to Anglesey have become "super fans" of the island's...
Which countries can you travel to without a visa with a Haitian passport?
Haiti Libre
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Haiti - FLASH : Which countries can you travel to without a visa with a Haitian passport? 04/12/2024 07:27:05 According to the information available on the visa policies and requirements of each destination, these for Haitian passports are...
Falklands: Dave Morgan back as Acting Governor
MercoPress
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Tuesday, August 20th 2024 - 07:52 UTC A photo panel of the many activities of Adam Pile during his brief tenure The Falkland Islands Acting Governor Dave Morgan is back in Stanley following a brief (boreal summer) holiday and has retaken his...
Greetings from the Falkland Islands
MercoPress
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Wednesday, November 27th 2024 - 07:20 UTC In 1876 the Chilean corvette Chacabuco with Governor of Magallanes Diego Dublé Almeyda visited the Falklands, returning with an amount of sheep, thus initiating the Patagonian sheep farming By MLA Gavin...
7 Hidden Vacation Spots Most Tourists Don’t Know About
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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December 2, 2024
Looking to escape the crowds on your next getaway? Why not consider countries with smaller populations? These hidden gems offer peace, beauty, and a chance to truly unwind – all without the hustle and bustle of mass tourism. From remote coral...
Chilean delegation visit The Falklands
FITV
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December 2, 2024
20 Chilean business representatives visited the Islands last week to explore potential business, trade and tourism opportunities. With the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership coming into force on the 15th of...
Falkland author is one of 18 people being honoured with the province's Medal of Good Citizenship
Castanet
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Photo: Contributed Matthew Heneghan is being recognized for his mental-health advocacy and dedication to veterans. The Falkland author is one of 18 people being honoured with the province's Medal of Good Citizenship for their contributions to...