The Falkland Islands Patrol Vessel, HMS Forth has been put through its paces during her recent FOST assessment (Fleet Operational Standards and Training). Comprising of various training situations, including casualties, fires and floods, the Ship’s Company must respond quickly and correctly under the watchful eye of the assessors.
In March 2013, the people of the Falkland Islands went to the polls. With a turnout of 92%, 99.8% of the electorate voted to remain a British Overseas Territory. This was self-determination in action, and self-determination remains at the heart of the Falklands' relationship with the UK today. The following video covers the period from 1968 to the current situation and celebrations in 2013 of such an historic referendum Self-determination is a fundamental human right enshrined in Article One, Paragraph Two of the United Nations Charter.
British Members or Parliament continued to discuss the implementation of publicly accessible beneficial ownership registers in the overseas territories, to which the Falkland Islands and St Helena committed to join by April 2025..
The delivery of Care Services in the Falkland Islands has taken a giant leap forward with the official opening today of Tussac House, the Islands’ first purpose-built assisted living facility. A care home considered better than any in the UK according to Richard Hyslop.
The Falkland Islands Government has announced that as part of the ongoing anti-stigma in mental health campaign, a survey was undertaken in 2024 to gather some baseline evidence around stigma present in the Falklands community in relation to mental ill health.
His Majesty King Charles III, Patron of Commonwealth Sport, has officially launched the inaugural Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at Buckingham Palace on Commonwealth Day, Monday 10 March 2025. His Majesty placed his Message to the Commonwealth into the first Baton, passing it to the first Baton-bearer, Sir Chris Hoy, to start the relay with 500 days to go to the Opening Ceremony of Glasgow 2026.
The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is seeking views from the public on the proposed changes to the policy that guides the issuing of VSAT licenses and the associated fee level. The proposed changes were recently considered by Executive Council in response to the community petition and Select Committee process that took place last year.
The British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI continue to support the British Antarctic Survey following a reconnaissance mission over the Union Glacier, Antarctica.
The Falkland Islands have joined nations worldwide in celebrating Commonwealth Day, reaffirming their commitment to democracy, peace, and international cooperation within the 56-member Commonwealth.
In honor of Commonwealth Day this Monday the 10th of March the Union Flag will be raised alongside the Falkland Islands Flag on Victory Green. This will be in the company of Members of the elected Legislative Assembly, and the Acting Governor Dave Morgan, gathering at Victory Green at 815am. Members of the public are welcome to attend.