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Delays are expected in Argentine air transport this Monday due to the strike Monday, September 29, 2025 - 09:29 UTC ANAC workers will hold assemblies to discuss wage and labor demands at the country's 21 main airports Argentinian air passengers will have complicated journeys this Monday, as interruptions to national and international flights are expected, given the announcement by workers from the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC) to hold a series of assemblies at the 21 main airports. The measure was requested by ...

Malvinas, tourism season with special protection for penguin colonies Sunday, October 12, 2025 - 01:46 UTC The Executive Director of the Tourist Office, Stephanie Middleton The Executive Director of the Falkland Islands Tourism Council, Steph Middleton, detailed this week in a pre-season report that it has been especially “demanding” to comply with all courses for tourist guides and the different assessments of the functioning of the tourism sector, one of the pillars of the Islands' economy. In the report presented at a meeting of operators held at the Pier Passenger Reception Center, Ms. Middleton began by thank...

Falklands, popular penguin colony near Stanley, could be closed due to cases of bird flu Friday, October 17, 2025 - 01:12 UTC View of Yorke Bay and human encroachment when the zone was declared mine-free in November 2020 The Falkland Islands Veterinary Department confirmed there had been “a marked increase in mortality” among penguins in Yorke Bay, as well as “signs consistent with cases of bird flu”. As a precautionary measure, the public has been asked to increase the minimum distance they maintain from wildlife to at least ten metres. “Strict compliance” with biosafety protocols is also promoted so that “they are...

Luxury ship opens cruise season in Uruguay Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 10:03 UTC The six-star ship is known for its luxurious suites Uruguay officially opened its cruise season with the arrival of one of the most luxurious ships in the world, the Scenic Eclipse, at the port of Montevideo. The six-star ship, known for its luxurious suites with capacity for 228 passengers, seven à la carte restaurants and amenities such as a submarine, arrived from Ilhabela, Brazil, bound for Buenos Aires. This season, which lasts five months, involves a total of 147 stops across the country: 109 in Montevideo and 38 in Punta del Es...

Pilot strike causes interruptions in air transport in Argentina Friday, October 24, 2025 - 19:24 UTC Around 60 flights were canceled or delayed The Airline Pilots Association (APLA) began a four-hour strike this Friday, which caused significant disruption at Jorge Newbery Airport, in Buenos Aires, and affected thousands of passengers. The strike, which included the holding of information assemblies between 6 and 10 am, led to the cancellation and delay of more than 60 flights operated by the state-owned Aerolíneas Argentinas. The strike is estimated to have affected the travel plans of more than 7,000 passengers, an...

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica Monday, October 27, 2025 - 20:07 UTC There are more than 881 shelters available in Jamaica, Minister McKenzie emphasized Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 storm, is rapidly advancing toward Jamaica and eastern Cuba, requiring urgent preparations by governments and aid agencies across the region. With maximum sustained winds of 160 mph, the storm is expected to generate destructive winds, storm surge and catastrophic flooding. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) bulletin published this Monday, Melissa was moving west-northwest at 6 km/h. The stor...

Government of the Falklands signs contracts for the installation of a new port terminal Monday, October 27, 2025 - 23:16 UTC The former FIPASS and with a date of obsolescence at the end of 2028, which has served as a port and warehouse for the Islands since the post-Malvinas War in 1982 The Government of the Falkland Islands, FIG, has announced the signing of several contracts that will be a milestone in the delivery of the new Falkland Islands port terminal, a fundamental project that will mean the replacement of the current old and obsolete structure, known as FIPASS, and which will therefore play a vital role for the eco...

Melissa wreaks havoc in Jamaica and Cuba Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 00:48 UTC Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane, but was downgraded to Category 3 upon arrival in Cuba Hurricane Melissa hit Cuba's eastern provinces overnight, leaving widespread destruction, isolated communities, flooded homes and severe damage to critical infrastructure. The powerful storm eventually weakened but continued to generate unstable conditions in the eastern part of the island, where communities dealt with the fallout as it moved northeast. On Wednesday morning, the Cuban Meteorological Institute located the center ...

Falklands promotes its traditions and rural life with farm visits Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 1:49 pm UTC The Fitzroy tobacconist, from the FLH Group, about forty-five minutes from the capital Stanley Fitzroy's stay in the Falkland Islands celebrated its first open house party on a Saturday this month, with more than 200 visitors enjoying everything the establishment has to offer. Suzi Clarke, from the aforementioned stay, said she was “surprised and excited” by the number of people present. “It would be good to celebrate more of these festivals in the future”, adding “it is extremely important to get people to c...

Paraguayan airline announces new destination in Uruguay Friday, October 31, 2025 - 21:21 UTC Paranair will operate the route with 50-seat CRJ-200 aircraft The Paraguayan company Paranair opens a new route connecting Asunción (Paraguay), Montevideo and Rivera (Uruguay), starting December 1st. The flight leaves Asunción, stops in Montevideo and ends in Rivera, becoming the company's fourth destination in the country. The service will operate twice a week with 50-seat twin-engine Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft. The airline considers Uruguay a key country and this expansion seeks to boost tourism and commercial development...