Falkland Islands

• Wednesday, November 13th 2024 - 10:00 UTC

  Falkland Islands representative honors Fallen Heroes on Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph

  

  Richard Hyslop, the Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK & Europe, marked Remembrance Sunday by laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in London, paying tribute on behalf of the Falkland Islands Government and people. He joined the UK Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, and other representatives from the UK Overseas Territories in honoring those who lost their lives in service to the Allied Forces during the World Wars and the Falklands War.

• Saturday, November 9th 2024 - 11:55 UTC

  Falklands MPC Typhoons ‘take over’ military airport in Rio do Janeiro

  

  Brazilian media reports that on Friday, Rio de Janeiro’s airspace experienced an unusual day with the arrival of British fighters and temporary airport closures. A Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft declared an emergency near the Brazilian coast while flying over the Atlantic.

• Saturday, November 9th 2024 - 10:26 UTC

  Spanish language Royal Academy incorporates the word “Che” to its latest dictionary edition

  

  The River Plate word “che,” (‘chey’ in Falklands), has been officially incorporated into the latest edition of the Spanish Real Academy in recognition of the dynamic and inclusive Spanish language and its many linguistic versions in Latin America.

• Friday, November 8th 2024 - 19:05 UTC

  Falklands orders four new Britten-Norman 2B-26 Islander aircraft

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has signed a Letter of Intent with Britten-Norman with a view to ordering four new BN2B-26 Islander aircraft at a total value of US$9.75 million, reported the British manufacturer

• Friday, November 8th 2024 - 10:55 UTC

  “Falklands are British”, an unequivocal message from UK Minister for the Armed Forces

  

  Plymouth has a long and rich naval history. It is celebrated as where Sir Francis Drake played bowls as the Spanish Armada loomed in 1588 and as a key embarkation point for invading Allied forces on D-Day. However, the city’s critical role in the Falklands War is perhaps less widely appreciated.

• Wednesday, November 6th 2024 - 14:16 UTC

  Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly moves forward on Starlink and VSAT licensing reforms

  

  The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has accepted a set of recommendations from the Telecommunications Select Committee, aimed at making internet access more affordable and accessible through adjustments to VSAT licensing fees and potential domestic tariffs for Starlink services. These proposals will now be reviewed by the Executive Council, with a response expected within six months.

• Tuesday, November 5th 2024 - 15:16 UTC

  Falkland Islands to host Overseas Territories Prison Conference

  

  His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service and the Falkland Islands Government are pleased to announce they will be hosting the 2024 Annual Overseas Territories (OT) Prison Superintendent Conference in the Falklands.

• Monday, November 4th 2024 - 21:27 UTC

  British opposition has a new leadership, and reaffirms its Conservative values and position

  

  The Falkland Islands Government Office in London sent congratulations to Kemi Badenoch MP on her election as Leader of the Conservatives and Her Majesty’s loyal opposition. “We look forward to working with you and your new team”, read the congratulations.

• Monday, November 4th 2024 - 20:08 UTC

  New deep-sea video uncovers remarkable details of Shackleton’s Endurance wreck

  

  A recently released deep-sea video by the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust (FMHT) unveils remarkable finds aboard Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary ship Endurance, which sank over a century ago.

• Monday, November 4th 2024 - 19:01 UTC

  Falkland Islands represented at 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Australia

  

  MLA Pete Biggs will represent the Falkland Islands at the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Sydney, Australia, from November 3 to 8, 2024. Hosted by the Parliament of New South Wales, this international conference will gather over 700 Commonwealth Parliamentarians, parliamentary staff, and decision-makers to discuss key issues affecting democratic governance.