Falkland Islands

• Friday, July 4th 2025 - 10:16 UTC

  Falklands to launch, Environment Trust for carbon reduction and land recovery projects

  

  The Falkland Islands Executive Council has approved the establishment of an Environment Trust to deliver carbon reduction, biodiversity and land recovery projects in the Falkland Islands.

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• Thursday, July 3rd 2025 - 09:44 UTC

  Falklands Legislative Assembly pays tribute to British Armed Forces for ensuring the right to self determination

  

  The Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands proudly marked on Saturday 28th June, the British Armed Forces Day 2025. “Today we pay tribute to the courage, dedication, and service of the men and women who make up the British Armed Forces – past and present – and reflect with deep gratitude on the critical role they continue to play in safeguarding the Falkland Islands and the sacrifices that have been made for our right to self-determination.

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• Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 - 17:22 UTC

  UK and Falklands waiting for Argentina to make good on commitments, fisheries cooperation and flight from Brazil

  

  Despite an overwhelming support for Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands during the recent OAS annual assembly at Antigua and Barbuda, the UK Minister for Latin America and Caribbean, Baroness Chapman, pointed to the importance of relationships with friends and allies across the Americas, and is particular with Argentina.

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• Monday, June 30th 2025 - 23:19 UTC

  Falklands Legislative Assembly announces Defence Force Veterans Pin

  

  The Falkland Island Executive Council (ExCo) at their meeting on Tuesday 24th June approved the issuance of a Veteran’s pin to retired/former members of the Falkland Islands Defence Force (FIDF).

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• Saturday, June 28th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

  OAS passes unanimous declaration favoring Argentina's stance regarding Falklands/Malvinas

  

  The Organization of American States (OAS) unanimously adopted a declaration during its General Assembly in Antigua and Barbuda, supporting Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands, South Georgia, and South Sandwich Islands.

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• Thursday, June 19th 2025 - 09:40 UTC

  What about a new species of penguins, the Rockaronis, a cross between Rockhopper and Macaroni

  

  The docuseries “Secrets of the Penguins” from National Geographic captured footage of several rare penguin chicks for the very first time. Their parents are a mixed-species couple: a rockhopper mother and a macaroni penguin father. The resulting chicks, called “rockaronis” successfully hatched and appeared to be healthy and thriving so writes Jenifeer Geer for IFL Science.

• Thursday, June 19th 2025 - 09:02 UTC

  Falklands/Malvinas dispute must be resolved through peaceful and negotiated means, reiterates UN C24

  

  The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization on Wednesday adopted a new resolution reiterating its position that the sovereignty dispute over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands between Argentina and the UK, must be resolved through peaceful and negotiated means.

• Wednesday, June 18th 2025 - 23:06 UTC

  Falklands elected lawmakers demand respect for self-determination from UN C24

  

  On Wednesday 18 June, two elected members from the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, MLAs Mark Pollard and Peter Biggs addressed the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization, better known as the Committee of 24.

• Tuesday, June 17th 2025 - 21:15 UTC

  Falklands MLAs address the UN C24 Committee on Wednesday

  

  The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly announced that it “is pleased” to confirm that MLA Pete Biggs and MLA Mark Pollard will attend and speak at the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C24) in New York on Wednesday, 18 June 2025.

• Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 17:40 UTC

  Falkland Islanders mark 43 years since Liberation from Argentine occupation

  

  On a calm winter morning, the Falkland Islands commemorated the 43rd anniversary of their liberation from Argentine occupation in 1982, with ceremonies and community gatherings held in the capital, Stanley. This Monday is a national holiday in the archipelago, a date that corresponds to the shift from Saturday, June 14, when the community of the Islands together with the internal self-government, represented by the eight elected members of the Legislative Assembly commemorates and celebrates Liberation Day, “a solemn and proud moment in the history” of the Islands.