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Montevideo, April 24th 2024 - 00:26 UTC

Falkland Islands

  • Tuesday, January 23rd 2024 - 11:10 UTC

    Mercosur region students visit the Falklands and share life with residents for a week

    Enjoying the Falklands wildlife next to the penguins

    Last week the Falkland Islands welcomed the regional student competition 2024 winners, who are visiting the Falklands from Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.

  • Tuesday, January 23rd 2024 - 11:08 UTC

    Falklands confirms new avian influenza (bird flu) case, gentoo penguins on Sea Lion Island

    Since Monday 30 October 2023, 66 suspect birds/animals have been reported, 40 have been swabbed. Five have returned positive results and 35 negative results. Photo: Nick Warner

    On Thursday 18 January, swabs from 3 dead gentoo penguins from Sea Lion returned positive results for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Several gentoo chicks (20-30) and a few adults (1-4) were observed dead or symptomatic. Given the proximity of the affected colony to the airstrip and residential area of the Island and the density of wildlife in the area, a level 3 response will be followed and the whole of Sea Lion Island is declared an infected place. No persons are permitted to visit Sea Lion Island without authorization from the Director of Natural Resources.

  • Tuesday, January 23rd 2024 - 10:51 UTC

    Falklands: Sheep industry global downturn resurfaces debate on the abattoir

    The FIMCO facilities and abattoir meant to help Falklands traditional sheep farming

    The decision by the Falkland Islands Executive Council, and approved by the Standing Finance Committee, to provide additional financing of £1 million to the Falkland Islands Meat Company (FIMCO), has not been without controversy.

  • Tuesday, January 23rd 2024 - 10:49 UTC

    Falklands applies for expansion of wind farm which supplies 35% of Stanley's energy

    The expansion of Sand Bay Wind Farm plans to include 3 by E70 Enercon wind energy converters and battery storage

    The Falklands Islands have invested heavily in green, renewable energy and protection of the environment, while at the same time having as a goal making the Islands energy independent, secure and resilient. This has meant that 90% of households in Camp use energy derived from wind and solar power, while 35% of Stanley’s energy comes from wind power, mainly three eolic turbines at Sand Bay.

  • Tuesday, January 23rd 2024 - 10:47 UTC

    Falklands consultations on Pollution Prevention, Waste Management and Energy Strategy

    The Pollution Prevention and Waste Management Policy targets improving current waste management practices and the reduction or removal of pollution

    Falklands Environment Department reminder of consultations on the development of the Pollution Prevention and Waste Management Policy and the Energy Strategy. One of them this Tuesday at the Malvina Hotel and later visits to Camp settlements at Goose Green, Fox Bay and Hill Cove.

  • Friday, January 19th 2024 - 10:58 UTC

    After Cameron-Milei meeting, “Falkland Islanders' right to self-determination remains unchanged”

    Minister Mathews said that it had been made clear to her that the Falkland Islands and Islanders' ”rights were a priority”

    A meeting on Wednesday, in the framework of the Davos' World Economic Forum (WEF), between Foreign Secretary David Cameron with the President of Argentina Javier Milei and Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino, was described by a Foreign Office spokesperson as “warm and cordial, setting out mutual support for a more constructive relationship between the UK and Argentina”.

  • Thursday, January 18th 2024 - 10:40 UTC

    South Georgia flag flies in London to celebrate Possession Day

    South Georgia flag proudly flies over King Charles Street

    This Wednesday 17 January, the flag of UK Overseas Territory South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands proudly flew over King Charles Street in London to celebrate South Georgia Possession Day. English explorer captain James Cook aboard HMS Resolution named the Island 'Isle of Georgia' in honor of the then Monarch, King George III of Great Britain and Ireland.

  • Thursday, January 18th 2024 - 10:40 UTC

    The Canadian touch for the growing hockey sport in the Falkland Islands

    Tamara landed in the Falklands and although the geographic distance from Ontario to the Islands is more than 11,700 km, she quickly found a small town feeling

    Bringing her love of sport across the world, Canadian Tamara Simmons is more than a coach and administrator of the growing hockey sport in the Falkland Islands. A valuable mentor and friend, she has grown into a role model, helping to empower a new generation find their love and determination for the sport.

  • Thursday, January 18th 2024 - 10:15 UTC

    HMS Forth helps to understand extent of avian flu in South Georgia

    A seal keeps watch on HMS Forth at Grytviken

    Crew of Royal Navy Falklands patrol ship HMS Forth helped scientists understand the global impact of bird flu as the ship resumed South Atlantic duties after nearly a year away. The ship transported an expert to the island chain of South Georgia to see if the disease had reached the sub-Antarctic for the first time.

  • Thursday, January 18th 2024 - 10:13 UTC

    Sierra Leone Ministerial Delegation expected this week in the Falklands

    Members of the Sierra Leone delegation headed by Minister Dugba which will address fisheries and cooperation issues

    The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly is pleased to announce the upcoming visit of a delegation from the Sierra Leone Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources from the 18th to 23rd of January. Led by Mrs. Princess Dugba, the current Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, the delegation aims to explore potential avenues for collaboration and cooperation between Sierra Leone and the Falkland Islands in various critical areas of fisheries management and marine resources.