Falkland Islands

Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 09:43 UTC
Falklands and change of monarch: banknotes and coins, and stamps remain legal tender

Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the proclamation of King Charles III the Falkland Islands Government would like to reassure the public that all existing notes and coins with the face of Her Majesty will remain legal tender for some time. This will also be the case for all existing stamps.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 09:20 UTC
PC Thorsen proud of representing the Royal Falklands Police at HM funeral

A member of the Royal Falkland Islands Police, together with colleagues from other Overseas Territories participated in the huge mobilization demanded by the state funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Tuesday, September 20th 2022 - 10:09 UTC
Queen Elizabeth II buried in King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle

Queen Elizabeth II was buried in a private service Monday evening at Windsor Castle, following a week of events that marked the death of Britain’s longest-serving monarch, and which was televised to the world.
Monday, September 19th 2022 - 23:04 UTC
Argentina rejects naval exercise in Brazil because of Falklands' HMS Forth

Argentina has dropped out of this year's UNITAS annual naval exercises sponsored by the United States, with the participation of South American and other extra-region naval units, which are currently taking place in the Atlantic organized by Brazil.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 08:28 UTC
Falklands: Motion of Condolence for Her Majesty The Queen on Friday

The Falklands Legislative Assembly will be holding a Motion of Condolence for Her Majesty the Queen at the Court and Assembly Chambers, Friday 16 September, 09:00 hours.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Falklands' Fortuna Group establishes Taiwan subsidiary

Falkland Islands' Fortuna Group has established a wholly owned company in Taiwan to manage its Illex business. Atlantic catch (Taiwan) will be a subsidiary of Atlantic Catch Falkland Islands both of which will be 100% Falklands owned.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 10:13 UTC
Falklands to join UK Moment of Reflection on Queen Elizabeth, next Sunday

The Falkland Islands' Government in addition to the national two minute’s silence to be held at 11am on Monday 19th September, is inviting the public to take part in a National Moment of Reflection to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy.
Wednesday, September 14th 2022 - 08:18 UTC
Falklands Public Holiday and national two minute’s silence for Queen Elizabeth II

Falkland Islands Government has made the following announcement referred to the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Monday 19 September at 11am (UK time) in Westminster Abbey.
Tuesday, September 13th 2022 - 10:15 UTC
Charles III proclaimed in the Falkland Islands

With the presence of Falkland Islands elected members of the Legislative Assembly, top officials from the government, and representatives from BFSAI, Governor Alison Blake CMG proceed to proclaim the new sovereign, His Majesty Charles III.
Monday, September 12th 2022 - 10:12 UTC
RAF AirTanker heading to Brize Norton from MPA lands in Rio do Janeiro

An Airbus A330-200 from AirTanker, on contract with the Royal Air Force (RAF), has reportedly made an unscheduled landing at the Galeao airport in Rio do Janeiro. The aircraft took off from the Falkland Islands on Friday (09/09) afternoon, on a regular flight to Brize Norton, with a stopover in Cape Verde, but ended in Rio.