Falkland Islands

Monday, August 25th 2025 - 23:00 UTC
Victor tanker Day, crucial in Falklands’ war, next 28th at the Yorkshire Air Museum

The Yorkshire museum, based at Elvington near York, has repainted its Victor K2 tanker plane in camouflage colors – the first time it’s had this design since the 1980s. Victor XL2312, which has been at the museum since 1993, was previously showcased in a hemp color scheme.
Sunday, August 24th 2025 - 09:57 UTC
Given scarce resources, Darwin Plus is contacting directly on Round 13 shortlisted projects

The UK government Darwin Plus grants scheme helps deliver long-term strategic outcomes for the unique biodiversity, the natural environment and improving resilience to climate change within the UK Overseas Territories.
Friday, August 22nd 2025 - 09:01 UTC
Falklands confirm temporary change of Argentine stopover for LATAM flights

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has announced that Ushuaia Airport will temporarily replace Rio Gallegos as the Argentine stopover for the weekly LATAM flight between Chile and the Falklands, due to runway repairs in Rio Gallegos from 1 September to 23 December 2025.
Thursday, August 21st 2025 - 09:19 UTC
Falklands, BFSAI and MPA capabilities in the challenging winter conditions

Whilst personnel in the UK are enduring yet another heatwave in 2025, Royal Air Force Service Personnel on the other side of the world are experiencing quite the opposite!
Thursday, August 21st 2025 - 08:52 UTC
Falklands Pre-Election Workshops to inform on voting and civic engagement

In preparation for the Falkland Islands 2025 General Election, a series of Pre-Election Workshops are being held to give voters and potential candidates a chance to learn more about the role of MLAs, the election process, and why your voice matters.
Wednesday, August 20th 2025 - 08:55 UTC
The Bank of England could learn from the Falklands

By A. S. H. Smyth, (*)
Wednesday, August 20th 2025 - 08:10 UTC
Trump in the Falklands

By Barry Eichengreen (*) - US President Donald Trump’s trade war resembles nothing so much as UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s Falklands War in 1982: one side deploys massive force, and the other withdraws with its tail between its legs.
Tuesday, August 19th 2025 - 20:17 UTC
Falkland Islands to host first-ever international shearing tri-nations test match

The Falkland Islands will host their first international shearing and wool handling test match on 14 November 2025, featuring teams from Wales, Chile, and the Falkland Islands. The landmark event, organized by Falkland Shears in partnership with the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC), will take place at the Falkland Islands Defence Force hall in Stanley.
Friday, August 15th 2025 - 21:18 UTC
Falklands, Students celebrate A Level and Level 3 Results with 98% pass rate

On Thursday, 14 August, twenty-two Falkland Islands students who have been studying at schools and colleges for A levels and other Level 3 qualifications received their results. Three students received their results earlier due to studying in New Zealand and Scotland.
Friday, August 15th 2025 - 13:46 UTC
King Charles message on the Falkland Islands National Day

On the Falkland Islands National Day, August 14, Governor Colin Martin-Reynolds CMG, passed on a message to the Legislative Assembly on behalf of King Charles III and his wife.