Falkland Islands

Saturday, December 19th 2020 - 09:50 UTC
A68a iceberg heading for South Georgia shifts direction and loses a chunk of mass

Strong currents have taken hold of a massive Antarctic iceberg that is on a collision course towards South Georgia Island, causing it to shift direction and lose a major chunk of mass, a scientist tracking its journey said on Friday.
Saturday, December 19th 2020 - 09:10 UTC
Chicago aquarium celebrates Rockhopper penguin Wellington, 33th birthday

For a penguin to make it to age 33, a lot of things have to break right. Predator avoidance. Good genes. And, sometimes, cataract surgery. And this was part of the longevity recipe for Wellington, Chicago's Shedd Aquarium’s oldest and best-known rockhopper penguin, which marked the milestone birthday on Friday as a guest of honor at an 8:30 a.m. Facebook Live event.
Saturday, December 19th 2020 - 08:50 UTC
Falklands' register for UK's new polar ship RRS Sir David Attenborough

Britain’s new polar ship, the RRS Sir David Attenborough, has been registered on the British register of ships at Stanley, Falkland Islands.
Thursday, December 17th 2020 - 23:26 UTC
UK government coordinating plans to deploy Covid-19 vaccines to Overseas Territories

The UK Government will supply the Overseas Territories with a proportionate share of the vaccines that the UK procures, and together with the UK Vaccine Taskforce are coordinating plans to deploy vaccines to the BOTs.
Friday, December 11th 2020 - 09:55 UTC
Boris Johnson assures he will raise the Falklands' issue at the EU

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised he will raise the matter of the Falklands fishery in the European Union after Labour MP Derek Twigg made representations on behalf of the Islands at Prime Minister’s Question Time on Wednesday.
Thursday, December 10th 2020 - 09:27 UTC
Falklands Covid-19 swabbing reached 4,746, according to latest data

The Falkland Islands on Wednesday reported an update on Covid 19 swabbing which have reached 4,746, and no positive cases throughout the Islands. Because of the national Bank Holiday on Tuesday 8 December, Falklands' weekly Covid-19 swabbing update was published Wednesday, and update results are as follows.
Monday, December 7th 2020 - 13:19 UTC
Falklands's FIGAS expands fleet with the delivery of Islander VP-FMC

The Falkland Islands Government Air Service has taken delivery of a brand new BN2B-26 Islander – registration VP-FMC – to add to its existing fleet. This the first new aircraft that the government has purchased in 30 years and represents a significant investment in FIGAS’ expanding operations, the islands' government informed in this statement.
Monday, December 7th 2020 - 09:20 UTC
World's largest iceberg approaching South Georgia: concerns it could get stuck in shallow waters

The world’s largest iceberg has been captured on camera drifting through the Southern Antarctic Front near the overseas British territory of South Georgia. British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) used high-speed digital cameras attached to a military transport aircraft to capture rare images of the iceberg as it travelled towards the island.
Monday, December 7th 2020 - 09:08 UTC
Falklands Covid-19 immunization most probably with the AstraZeneca Oxford vaccine

Two more positive Covid-19 test results have been confirmed, it was announced at the Falkland Islands Government’s press conference, held last Wednesday afternoon. The total number of positive test results since April 3, 2020 is now 17.
Monday, December 7th 2020 - 08:55 UTC
Falklands War Para hero’s medals sell for £150,000

Nine medals belonging to a Falklands War hero have sold for £150,000 at auction. The nine-medal collection, which includes the Distinguished Conduct Medal, was expected to sell for between £100,000 and £120,000.