Falkland Islands

• Wednesday, June 26th 2024 - 09:12 UTC

  Falklands Museum Sea Harrier and Lynx Helicopter presented in UK media

  

  Forces.net, a UK armed forces platform has published that a Royal Navy Sea Harrier and a Lynx helicopter – a combat veteran of the Falklands War – have completed their 8,000-mile journey to the Falkland Islands. The Sea Harrier ZH801 and Lynx XZ725 were taken by road on the final leg of their trip to Stanley where they will become main exhibits in the city's museum.

• Wednesday, June 26th 2024 - 08:49 UTC

  Falklands, consultation on Sea Lion offshore oil development has started

  

  Following the approval at an extraordinary sitting of the Executive Council on Monday 17 June, the Falkland Islands Government has begun a public consultation from Monday 24 June to Monday 5 August 2024, on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Sea Lion Field Northern Development Area, Phase 1 and 2, which Navitas Petroleum Development and Production Limited have submitted.

• Monday, June 24th 2024 - 21:07 UTC

  “Politicians keep us apart”: Insights from Lisa Watson, editor of the Falklands' Penguin News

  

  In an interview with Argentine media outlet DEF, Lisa Watson, the general editor of the Penguin News, the sole newspaper in the Falkland Islands, shared her perspectives on the relationship between Argentina and the islanders, potential oil exploitation, and recent developments in the archipelago. Watson, born and raised in the Falklands, offers a unique viewpoint shaped by her personal and professional experiences

• Monday, June 24th 2024 - 18:23 UTC

  Falklands, Lay members sought to help on direction and influence on future of the Islands

  

  The Planning and Building Committee is looking for new lay members to assist, deliberate, and discuss, and provide direction and influence on key aspects relating to the development of the Falkland Islands.

• Saturday, June 22nd 2024 - 15:40 UTC

  Dr. Graham Pascoe’s comprehensive history of the Falkland Islands is now available

  

  The Falklands Saga describes the history and legal status of the Falkland Islands in four A4 volumes, with illustrations, tables of population and shipping, and a compendium of hundreds of historical and legal documents, in English and also (where different) in their original languages, Spanish, French, German, Latin or Dutch. There is a full apparatus criticus: each volume contains over 2,500 footnotes, a glossary, an appendix and a bibliography.

• Saturday, June 22nd 2024 - 10:53 UTC

  Argentina arming for a new Falklands War? United States can probably prevent it

  

  By George Allison (*) - Recent moves by Argentina to renew and expand its military capabilities, including aspirations to acquire amphibious assault ships and a deal to buy retired F-16 fighter jets from Denmark, have raised eyebrows. The Falklands War of 1982 remains a defining event in the histories of the United Kingdom and Argentina.

• Saturday, June 22nd 2024 - 09:55 UTC

  Falklands War: Maj General Julian Thompson prepared for Mission Impossible in four days

  

  After returning from Denmark and heading to bed, Major General Julian Thompson OBE, commanding 3 Commando Brigade, received a phone call.

• Saturday, June 22nd 2024 - 07:07 UTC

  Job Opportunities: Chief Executive - Falkland Islands Government

  

  Starting salary up to £142.7k gross per annum, (with more for exceptional candidates). Whether providing strategic advice and policy guidance to Members of the Legislative Assembly, offering advice and support to the Governor, or leading and directing the Falkland Islands Government Public Service, this is a multi-faceted role offering stretch and challenge to an accomplished leader used to working effectively at the political interface and with a broad and diverse range of stakeholders.

• Saturday, June 22nd 2024 - 06:20 UTC

  Falklands Rockhopper Exploration collects first tranche of Ombrina Mare payment

  

  Oil company Rockhopper Exploration PLC, with key interests in the Falkland Islands, on Friday, announced it had received the first tranche payment in relation to the monetization of its Ombrina Mare arbitration award, according to a report from Alliance News.

• Friday, June 21st 2024 - 10:21 UTC

  Falklands looks into organizing the peak inflow of visitors next cruise season

  

  The Falkland Islands Tourist Board Executive Director Steph Middleton outlined the Tourist Board’s attendance at Seatrade Global in Miami, WTM Latin America in Sao Paulo and IAATO in Maryland this year at the recent Board meeting.