Falkland Islands

Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - 10:40 UTC
Future US Ambassador to Buenos Aires insists on neutrality regarding Falklands' case

Peter Lamelas, Donald Trump's ambassador-designate to Argentina, reiterated Tuesday during his confirmation hearing before the US Senate that his country was neutral regarding the Falkland/Malvinas Islands issue. In addition, he described Argentina as a “key player” and insisted he was looking forward to an “unprecedented alliance” with President Javier Milei, whom he described as a “friend” of Donald Trump.
Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - 09:19 UTC
Falklands, applications for Naturalization and British Passports

The Falkland Islands Government’s Customs and Immigration Service would like to remind people intending to apply for Naturalization as British Overseas Territories citizens (BOTC), that His Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) has a one name for all purposes policy in relation to the issue of all British passports.
Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - 08:57 UTC
Falklands, Government announces Environmental Studies Budget

The application period for the Falkland Islands Government’s (FIG) Environmental Studies Budget is now open. The Environmental Studies Budget provides annual funding to support individuals and organizations in the Falkland Islands to conduct activities and research which benefit and enhance our natural environment.
Monday, July 21st 2025 - 09:39 UTC
Falklands, Public Meeting on Social and Economic Impacts of hydrocarbons project

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) and Navitas will hold a public meeting to present the findings from social and economic impact assessments of the proposed Sea Lion hydrocarbons project.
Monday, July 21st 2025 - 09:21 UTC
Falklands’ delegation will be attending Expo-Prado next September in Uruguay

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.
Sunday, July 20th 2025 - 07:23 UTC
Galician Fleet Sets Sail for Falklands with Cautious Optimism Amid Loligo Squid Uncertainty

Despite sharp declines in recent seasons and unanswered questions about stock migration, nearly 1,000 crew members embark on a crucial four-month campaign vital to the region's economy.
Saturday, July 19th 2025 - 11:11 UTC
A year from Argos Georgia tragedy, MAIB releases interim report which cost 13 lives

UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch, MAIB, released this week an interim report on the investigation of the foundering of the long liner Argos Georgia, approximately 190 nautical miles east of Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, with the loss of 13 lives, 22 July 2024.
Thursday, July 17th 2025 - 10:40 UTC
Falklands, Government finally presents delayed 25/26 Budget approved by outgoing Legislative Assembly

The Falkland Islands Government’s (FIG) Budget for 2025/26 has today, 16th July, been approved by the Legislative Assembly, setting a considered and strategic direction to safeguard the long-term financial health of the Islands.
Wednesday, July 16th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Falklands, Argentine opposition demands information on alleged Argentina, UK, US, NATO understanding

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 Trump administration, which could lead to a softening of President Javier Milei’s Argentine claim over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands in exchange for NATO military support, has triggered demands for answers in the Argentine Congress.
Tuesday, July 15th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Argentina's F-16s said to have limited capacities due to UK concerns

According to an Argentine high-ranking military official quoted by Buenos Aires' La Política Online but left unnamed, the recent acquisition of US-built second-hand F-16 fighter jets from Denmark did not include certain features at the UK's request.