Falkland Islands

• Wednesday, May 6th 2020 - 09:50 UTC

  Falklands: the Bubbles system, socially connected, physically protected

  

  The Falkland Islands government made public on Tuesday a guide to ensure the safety of the community and reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading around the Islands, but also looking for the best way to help safely increase contact among its members. For this FIG has looked at other countries to see what is the best way to help safely increase contacts.

• Sunday, May 3rd 2020 - 03:25 UTC

  Argentina recalls the sinking of ARA Belgrano and honors its crew, families and survivors

  

  The Argentine Ministry of Defense and the Navy paid tribute to the courage and glory of the 323 sailors who died during the sinking of the cruiser ARA Belgrano, on 2 May 1982, at the beginning of hostilities with UK during the South Atlantic conflict.

• Saturday, May 2nd 2020 - 07:25 UTC

  Falklands' eases restrictions for schools, nurseries, businesses and FIG, beginning May 11th

  

  The Falkland Islands Government on Friday announced it will be easing some restrictions in its response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The steps, approved by Executive Council, will over coming days include reopening schools and nurseries, permitting greater social mixing, and allowing non-essential work and activities with some exceptions.

• Friday, May 1st 2020 - 21:57 UTC

  Falklands goal to keep Islands Covid-19 free: testing facility should be running by next week

  

  Falkland Islands lawmaker MLA Barry Elsby called for efforts to focus on keeping the country as Covid-19 free as possible. Speaking to Penguin News on Wednesday, MLA Elsby said that the Falklands’ isolation presents an opportunity to remain relatively Covid-19 free, adding that “as much should be done as possible” to maintain that state of affairs.

• Friday, May 1st 2020 - 21:56 UTC

  Falklands congratulates 'Colonel' Tom Moore on his 100th birthday and amazing contribution to the NHS

  

  The Falkland Islands has joined in paying tribute to the remarkable Captain Tom Moore, on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Captain Tom, now made an honorary colonel, has raised more than 30 million pounds for the NHS by walking laps of his back garden.

• Friday, May 1st 2020 - 21:41 UTC

  Falklands recalls first loss at Goose Green in May 1982, and the incarceration of local residents by Argentine forces

  

  The Falkland Islands are preparing for the commemoration of significant anniversaries of events from the 1982 conflict when Argentine forces invaded the country. The first of these will take place at 2pm on Sunday 3 May, when a short memorial service will be held at Goose Green to mark the death of Lieutenant Nick Taylor.

• Friday, May 1st 2020 - 08:32 UTC

  Falklands' population remains free of positive tested COVID-19 cases

  

  A statement on the status of the current restrictions, and updates, will be made on Friday by the Chief Executive, Barry Rowland. This is part of the permanent information that FIG provides to the community on the coronavirus challenge.

• Friday, May 1st 2020 - 08:27 UTC

  Rockhopper, Premier and Navitas LP confirm Falklands' Sea Lion farm-in agreement

  

  Rockhopper Exploration has provided an update on its previously announced Heads of Terms with Navitas Petroleum LP to farm into the Sea Lion project in the North Falkland Basin.

• Friday, May 1st 2020 - 07:32 UTC

  Falklands' first Loligo season ends; vessels off to Vigo, and back by end of July for second season

  

  The Falkland Islands government, FIG, announced that the first loligo season has come to a close as of 28 April, and on Thursday a number of vessels arrived in Stanley Harbor and Port William.

• Friday, May 1st 2020 - 07:18 UTC

  Falklands: Stanley airport again winter home for BAS aircraft

  

  Aeroplane spotters in the Falklands will once again have the opportunity to temporarily witness the once familiar sight of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Twin Otter sitting on the Stanley Airport tarmac.