Falkland Islands

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.
Tuesday, July 15th 2025 - 06:16 UTC
Falklands, Planned emergency services exercise planned for Wednesday and Thursday around Stanley

The Falkland Islands Government is advising the local community that a joint emergency services exercise will be taking place on Wednesday, 16, and Thursday, 17 July in and around Stanley.
Monday, July 14th 2025 - 14:45 UTC
Falkland Islands prepare farewell ceremony for Governor Alison Blake

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has announced a formal farewell for Her Excellency Alison Mary Blake CMG, who will depart the Islands on Friday, 25 July 2025, marking the end of her tour as Governor.
Monday, July 14th 2025 - 06:53 UTC
Falklands Hospital, KEMH, is having a new X-ray equipment installed

The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) has informed the Falkland Island community that works to install new X-ray equipment for KEMH commenced last week
Monday, July 14th 2025 - 06:51 UTC
FIG best wishes to the Team Falklands at Orkney Island Games

The Falkland Islands Government, FIG, has sent its best wishes to Team Falkland Islands participating at the Orkney Island Games 2025 with a delegation of 35 athletes in several disciplines.
Monday, July 14th 2025 - 06:51 UTC
Falklands, BFSAI conducting Exercise Cape Bayonet with 3 PARA until 25th July

The British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, have informed the Falkland Islands community that they are currently conducting Exercise Cape Bayonet, which is scheduled to last until Friday 25th July.