Falkland Islands

Wednesday, June 16th 2021 - 09:10 UTC
Falklands' fisheries legislation reform, a view from Galicia

A former Galician Fisheries Councilor has published a piece in a newspaper closely linked to the industry in the northwest of Spain, El Faro de Vigo, questioning the long term viability of new Falkland Islands' legislation, particularly the concept of Qualifying Companies and the fact that they must be at least 51% property of Falkland Islanders.
Monday, June 14th 2021 - 15:20 UTC
Falklands pay tribute to 1982 fallen on Liberation Day

Falkland Islanders are today paying tribute to the British Armed Forces killed during the 1982 conflict and commemorating the 39th anniversary of liberation from Argentine occupation.
Monday, June 14th 2021 - 01:19 UTC
Lack of regional cooperation on fisheries could have ‘disastrous outcomes’ on Falklands finfish fishery

An independent study of the Falkland Islands finfish fishery has found that lack of international cooperation over fish stocks straddling international boundaries to be one of ‘the most constraining factors to sustainable ecological and economic management of the [Falklands’] finfish fishery,’ adding that ‘it is also likely to have disastrous outcomes; a prediction supported by the current status of many, although not all, of the finfish stocks.’
Thursday, June 10th 2021 - 09:05 UTC
Falklands Governor: a “superb season” for Fisheries based on catch volumes

On June first Falklands governor Nigel Phillips CBE, delivered the annual address to the Islands Legislative Assembly on the budget for the new financial year. The following is the chapter on Fisheries and the “superb season”, based on the catch numbers.
Wednesday, June 9th 2021 - 09:33 UTC
MPA/Stanley march to collect funds for the foundation that cares after retired working police dogs

Four working dogs accompanied their military police officer owners on a charity challenge in the Falkland Islands. It was all in the aid of raising money for The Thin Blue Paw Foundation – a charity that was set up to support retired police dogs.
Monday, June 7th 2021 - 09:18 UTC
Small expedition ships to be allowed into the Falklands in southern summer

‘Clean’ expedition ships carrying fewer than 530 passengers will be allowed to visit the Falkland Islands this Southern summer under a new visitor policy approved by the Falkland Islands Government this week.
Monday, June 7th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Falklands' program for the anniversary of Liberation Day 14 June 2021

To mark the anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands from Argentinean occupation in 1982, the following program has been arranged for Monday 14 June 2021, according to a release from Gilbert House.
Saturday, June 5th 2021 - 09:51 UTC
Over £8m boost for international conservation in UK Overseas Territories

Over £8 million new funding to protect rare wildlife and vulnerable habitats across the globe. Threatened species such as whales, marine turtles and sharks will be better-protected thanks to a boost of over £8 million for projects in the UK Overseas Territories, the British government announced on Saturday 5 June under plans to tackle the global biodiversity crisis.
Wednesday, June 2nd 2021 - 01:15 UTC
Falklands publishes ‘prudent budget’ for 2021/22

The Falkland Islands Government yesterday published its budget for the upcoming financial year, describing it as a prudent budget that focuses on stability and continuity. The budget forecasts operating expenditure of £78.3m and revenues of £92.2m, as well as a capital programme totalling £53.5m for the upcoming financial year.
Thursday, May 27th 2021 - 08:50 UTC
Royal Navy's Type 31 frigates have names; HMS Active recalls her predecessor and Falklands liberation

The names of five next-generation Type-31 frigates for the Royal Navy have been announced. Approved by HM The Queen, the vessels will be named HMS Active, HMS Bulldog, HMS Campbeltown, HMS Formidable and HMS Venturer.