Falkland Islands

Friday, January 24th 2025 - 21:10 UTC
Giant iceberg approaching South Georgia stirs fears

A23a, arguably the world’s largest and oldest iceberg which has been wandering through the South Atlantic and headed for the British Overseas Territory of the South Georgia Islands since last month, has been reported not to have changed course this week nor upped nor melted, thus posing a serious threat to the local fauna. Earlier this week, it was spotted 173 miles (280km) away.
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Friday, January 24th 2025 - 06:43 UTC
Falklands, New Director of Policy, Economy and Corporate Services

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Maeve Daly-Llamosa as the new Director of Policy, Economy and Corporate Services.
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Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 - 09:13 UTC
Falklands Conservation invitation on Penguin Awareness Day

January 20th, Penguin Awareness Day, acknowledged worldwide and the environmental group Falklands Conservation, extended an invitation to celebrate the incredible penguins that call the Falkland Islands home.
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Tuesday, January 21st 2025 - 15:32 UTC
Falklands, RAF Commander visits the Air Mobility Force at MPC

Royal Air Force Commander Air Wing, Gp Capt Andy McIntyre, recently undertook the 8000 mile journey to visit Mount Pleasant Complex, at British Falkland South Atlantic Islands.
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Tuesday, January 21st 2025 - 15:25 UTC
Falklands, New step towards protection for domestic abuse victims

The Falkland Islands is due to take a significant step forward in safeguarding its residents by enacting the Domestic Abuse (Civil and Family Proceedings) Ordinance, which comes into effect on 3rd February.
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Monday, January 20th 2025 - 06:08 UTC
Falklands, ESPN films a documentary on the local football culture

The US international basic cable sports channel, ESPN, Entertainment and Sports Programming Network was in the Falkland Islands with a crew to gather information on the local football culture. British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, and Falklands Football worked with the Walt Disney channel, ESPN
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Tuesday, January 14th 2025 - 09:23 UTC
Falklands’ government appoints new Director of Natural Resources

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Wilson as the next Director of Natural Resources. James has held the role of Deputy Director of Natural Resources since May 2024 and has been appointed following a comprehensive search and selection process.
Monday, January 13th 2025 - 05:58 UTC
Britten-Norman Islanders to be adapted to hydrogen electric propulsion by German company

Britten-Norman Islanders to be converted to zero-emissions hydrogen electric propulsion systems by a German company that is focused on carbon neutral regional aviation. According to AOL air industry reports, Evia Aero, has signed a letter of intent with the UK-based aircraft manufacturer, for the purchase of 15 Islander aircraft.
Friday, January 10th 2025 - 15:29 UTC
Falkland Islands commemorate Margaret Thatcher Day

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly marked Margaret Thatcher Day on January 10, paying tribute to the late British Prime Minister for her leadership during the 1982 Falklands War. The day is observed annually to honor her role in safeguarding the Islands’ right to self-determination.
Thursday, January 9th 2025 - 17:33 UTC
Falkland Islands completes Tussac House, a new facility for adult care

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) announced the completion of Tussac House, a new facility designed to provide care and support for the community’s most vulnerable members. Construction, led by RSK Falklands Ltd, was finalized on January 3, 2025, with occupancy officially granted today, January 9, following inspections by Planning and Building Services and the Fire and Rescue Service.