Falkland Islands

Thursday, November 3rd 2022 - 09:41 UTC
Falklands appoints 14 November as a Public Holiday, to celebrate birthday of King Charles III

The Falkland Islands Executive Council have approved the appointment of 14 November as a Public Holiday in celebration of the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III. This will replace the public holiday previously held on 21 April in celebration of the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 - 10:25 UTC
Female team, with descendants of whaler families, reopening the South Georgia Museum at Grytviken

An all-female team from Dundee in Scotland has travelled some 8,000 miles to South Georgia to help reopen the island's South Georgia Museum at Grytviken on time for the coming summer and cruise season.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 - 10:10 UTC
Falklands' Rockhopper 200 million Euros award ruling which Italy is working to annul

Falkland Islands-linked Rockhopper Exploration said that Italy was working to annul the August ruling by an arbitration panel under which Italy has to pay 200 million Euros, plus interest, to Rockhopper for breaching its obligations related to the company's Ombrina Mare field in the Adriatic Sea.
Tuesday, November 1st 2022 - 10:15 UTC
Princess Anne will visit the Falkland Islands November 17 to 22

The Governor of the Falkland Islands has announced that Her Royal Highness, Princess Royal will be visiting the Falkland Islands between November 17 and 22. Her Royal Highness will be accompanied by her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
Monday, October 31st 2022 - 10:36 UTC
Falklands included in Russia's list of “unfriendly” territories

Tit for tat. Russia expanded its sanctions list on Sunday to all British Overseas Territories, including the Falkland Islands, accusing them of “unfriendly actions” against Moscow.
Saturday, October 29th 2022 - 10:36 UTC
A mind blowing donation to the Falklands Museum and a remarkable letter from 1914

Friends of Falkland Islands Museum and Archives (FIMA) have donated £225,000 to the museum in recent months, to go towards the costs of building the new Lookout Gallery.
Saturday, October 29th 2022 - 10:34 UTC
Falklands thanks Commons' Speaker for the 40th Anniversary support

This week Falkland Islands Representative in London, Richard Hyslop presented the House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle with a 40th Anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands framed stamped envelope.
Saturday, October 29th 2022 - 10:26 UTC
Lecture on Falklands Liberation Anniversary at Queen's University in Belfast

As part of the Falkland Islands' 40th anniversary year of events in the UK, a delegation from Falkland House visited Belfast and Northern Ireland.
Friday, October 28th 2022 - 10:17 UTC
Falklands' ExCo pledges more openness and transparency

The Falkland Islands Executive Council, ExCo, has agreed some amendments to their Standing Orders relating to ‘Openness, Transparency and Publication’.
Friday, October 28th 2022 - 10:13 UTC
Falklands approves package to support the community with the cost of living

This week the Falkland Islands Executive Council, ExCo approved a paper which looks to support our community with the increased cost of living. The current programs which support those in need have been reviewed and targeted changes will be made to them. A new temporary scheme has also been developed to assist households with rising fuel and electricity prices.