Falkland Islands

Tuesday, April 8th 2025 - 23:47 UTC
Mensun Bound highlights Ocean Heritage at Ocean Business 2025 launch in Southampton

Renowned maritime archaeologist Mensun Bound delivered the keynote address today at the opening of Ocean Business 2025, a leading global event for ocean science and technology professionals.
Tuesday, April 8th 2025 - 09:08 UTC
CFL acquire Falkland’s container vessel MV Unispirit

The Board of Consolidated Fisheries Ltd (CFL) are delighted to announce the acquisition of MV Unispirit. The vessel was handed over to new ownership in Montevideo on Monday 7th April, 2025. This marks a significant moment for the Islands; for the first time the Falklands has its own container vessel, and the acquisition represents a major investment of Falklands capital.
Monday, April 7th 2025 - 16:08 UTC
Falklands, Fees to Change for Applications for British Passports, 7% increase

The Customs and Immigration Service would like to inform the public that from Thursday 10 April 2025, His Majesty’s Passport Office will be increasing their fees by approximately 7%. This means there will be the following price increases in respect of passport applications received by the Customs and Immigration Service with effect from Wednesday 09 April 2025:
Monday, April 7th 2025 - 10:57 UTC
Trump’s 41% tariff on Falklands, “biggest threat since Argentine invasion”, Liberal Democrat leader

The leader of UK’s Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey has called on the Prime Minister to meet with the Falklands Governor, after President Trump announced tariffs of 41% on exports from the Falkland Islands to the United States.
Monday, April 7th 2025 - 10:06 UTC
Falklands holds largest volleyball tournament in Islands history; in three weeks Chile tour

The Tumbledown Hall at Mount Pleasant Complex was buzzing with energy on Saturday as it hosted the largest volleyball tournament in the history of the Falkland Islands. A total of 14 teams gathered for the highly anticipated “MPC Inter-department Volleyball Tournament,” which followed a knockout format and showcased some exceptional volleyball talent.
Monday, April 7th 2025 - 09:55 UTC
Dave Morgan, from windy Falklands to Deputy Governor of sunny Bermuda

A senior British diplomat has been announced in the role of Deputy Governor of Bermuda, as reported by the Caribbean media. Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, said Dave Morgan would take over the post held at present by Tom Oppenheim MBE.
Friday, April 4th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Treason charges filed against Milei for April 2 speech

Argentina's National Confederation of Malvinas Combatants filed a criminal complaint against President Javier Milei for treason, violation of public official duties, and abuse of authority. The case is to be heard by Buenos Aires City Federal Court # 2 under Judge Sebastián Ramos.
Thursday, April 3rd 2025 - 11:28 UTC
RAF’s Tranche 1 Typhoons in Falklands until at least 2027

The United Kingdom has retired from service most of its remaining early model Tranche 1 Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft, retaining only a small number to provide air defense for the country's South Atlantic Overseas Territories, that is the Falkland Islands, according to Janes, a renowned defense and security intelligence website.
Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 - 17:09 UTC
Argentine VP calls for “re-Malvinization” process

Argentine Vice President Victoria Villarruel was the main speaker at a ceremony in Ushuaia marking the 43rd anniversary of the Falklands/Malvinas War. Her participation at an event separate from the one headed by President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires transpired internal differences within the once successful electoral ticket.
Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 - 16:46 UTC
Milei wants Islanders to want to be Argentine

Argentine President Javier Milei insisted Wednesday during the main Malvinas War Veterans' Day ceremony that his government would work to turn his country into a serious one so that the people of the Falkland Islands would want to be a part of it.