Falkland Islands

Thursday, February 13th 2020 - 10:07 UTC
Falklands fishing vessels briefed on coronavirus measures as new season begins

Fishing vessels are being briefed on their health obligations regarding novel coronavirus, as the new fishing season begins in the Falkland Islands. Border messaging was introduced last week for air and sea visitors to the Falklands, giving advice on what a person should do if they feel unwell during their time here.
Friday, February 7th 2020 - 09:51 UTC
“Falklands much closer to Brazil after the second flight”, UK ambassador

The British ambassador to Brazil, Vijay Rangarajan, this week said the second flight will bring the Falkland Islands closer to Brazil, describing it as a potential engine to help drive links between the two countries.
Friday, February 7th 2020 - 09:46 UTC
Falklands hosts the Red Ensign Group conference, ahead of upcoming IMO audit

Over fifty delegates from British territories and dependencies participated in the Red Ensign Group annual conference in the Falklands this week. The Red Ensign Group (*) brings together 13 shipping registers whose vessels are entitled to fly British merchant navy flag or Red Ensign. The group aims to ensure that quality standards in shipping are upheld across the territories whose ships fly the Red Ensign.
Thursday, February 6th 2020 - 09:03 UTC
The world's biggest iceberg, 6.000 sq km, is about to enter the open ocean heading for South Georgia

A68, a colossus that broke free from the Antarctic in 2017, has pushed so far north it is now at the limit of the continent's perennial sea-ice. When it calved, the berg had an area close to 6,000 sq km and has lost very little of its bulk over the past two and a half years.
Wednesday, February 5th 2020 - 09:35 UTC
Falklands' civilian Sea King crash lands in Hampshire; corrosion to blame

Mechanical failures after a helicopter was transported from the Falkland Islands caused it to crash land, investigators have found.
Wednesday, February 5th 2020 - 09:25 UTC
Falklands' patrol HMS Forth displays its capabilities in a combined exercise

The Royal Navy has shown off the capabilities of its Falkland Islands' guardian to the other Armed Forces tasked with protecting the South Atlantic islands.
Wednesday, February 5th 2020 - 07:20 UTC
Portsmouth to strengthen twinning relations with the Falkland Islands

The city of Portsmouth in England will continue to seek global relationships following the UK's departure from the European Union by twinning with the Falkland Islands and Halifax in Canada, reports the Plymouth News.
Monday, February 3rd 2020 - 07:47 UTC
Falklands home to the largest population of South American fur seals

The Falkland Islands is home to the largest population of South American fur seals (Arctocephalus asutralis australis) in the world, according to a recent scientific paper.
Saturday, February 1st 2020 - 08:45 UTC
How we recruited albatrosses to patrol the high seas for illegal fishers

By Samantha Patrick (*) – Wandering albatrosses have long been considered exceptional creatures. They can fly 8.5 million kilometers during their lifetimes – the equivalent of flying to the Moon and back more than ten times. Their three-and-a-half-meter wing span is the same length as a small car and they can weigh as much as 24 puffins. Their body shape means they can effortlessly glide over the ocean waves, flying in some of the strongest winds on Earth. Now research led by the Centre d'études biologiques de Chizé in France has found that these seabirds may have promising careers in the fight against overfishing.
Thursday, January 30th 2020 - 20:14 UTC
Brexit: Falklands makes public UK's “absolute commitment to BOT's safety and prosperity”

EU funding for British Overseas Territories organisations and the impact of Brexit on business and travel are all subjects covered in a Brexit update from the Minister for the Commonwealth, the UN and South Asia this week, according to the transcript published by the Falkland Islands weekly “Penguin News”.