Falkland Islands

• Sunday, December 28th 2025 - 19:15 UTC

  Falklands: Prime Minister Starmer says he is “proud of the bond with the Islands”

  

  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sent a Christmas message to the people of the Falkland Islands, as well as to the British forces stationed in the territory. In his message, he also referred to the presence of British troops on the Islands.

• Saturday, December 27th 2025 - 10:38 UTC

  Falklands, Season’s Greetings message from Governor Martin-Reynolds

  

  The Falkland Islands Governor, Colin Martin-Reynolds has extended a Season’s Greetings to the people of the Islands, adding how wonderful his first five months in the Islands have been outlining how grateful he and his family are to the warmth and welcome reception from the local community.

• Saturday, December 20th 2025 - 10:20 UTC

  Falklands Fire and Rescue Service member attends top specialized training in UK

  

  The Falkland Islands Fire and Rescue Service welcomed back Marc from his 8-week Firefighter Development training program at The Fire Service College in Moreton in Marsh a few weeks ago.

• Thursday, December 18th 2025 - 19:37 UTC

  Falklands, Government congratulates newly elected Members of Legislative Assembly

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has congratulated all newly elected Members of the Legislative Assembly following the General Election held on Thursday 11 December, followed by the swearing ceremony.

• Thursday, December 18th 2025 - 19:25 UTC

  Falklands and South Georgia stand out in WOAH “Devastating Biodiversity Loss” report on HPAI

  

  The World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) has released a critical statement on the devastating impact of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) on wildlife populations worldwide. The organization reports that the current panzootic is causing unprecedented ecological disruption and mortality rates across a rapidly expanding range of species.

• Monday, December 15th 2025 - 19:44 UTC

  Falklands, First Sitting of the new Legislative Assembly

  

  The Falkland Islands newly elected Legislative Assembly held its first sitting Monday 15th December following the General Election on the 11th of December. At the sitting, all Members swore the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Due Execution of Office, marking the commencement of the 2025-2029 Assembly’s term.

• Monday, December 15th 2025 - 10:50 UTC

  Falklands: international observers praise electoral process and civil liberties

  

  For the first time, an international team of observers was present in the Falkland Islands during—and prior to—the general election held on December 11, to monitor the entire electoral process. The delegation consisted of seven members from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association of the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (CPA-BIMR), including parliamentarians, electoral analysts and staff from the CPA UK branch.

• Saturday, December 13th 2025 - 09:43 UTC

  Falkland Islands’ newly elected lawmakers sworn in after landmark election

  

  The newly elected members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly (MLAs) were formally sworn in on Friday during a ceremony at Government House, marking the start of a new four-year legislative term following a highly disruptive general election.

• Friday, December 12th 2025 - 22:54 UTC

  Are the UK and Argentina discussing easing Falklands-era weapons ban?

  

  According to an interview of Argentine President Javier Milei published by The Telegraph this week, the South American country and the United Kingdom are in talks to lift the weapons ban in place since the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas War.

• Friday, December 12th 2025 - 10:59 UTC

  Falklands Election: Renewed Legislative; oath ceremony at Government House

  

  As anticipated, close to 11:00pm Thursday 11 December, the results of the Falkland Islands general election were announced by the Returning Officer Dr. Andrea Clausen, and the integration of the new Legislative Assembly for the next four years was confirmed.