Falkland Islands

• Friday, November 22nd 2024 - 08:47 UTC

  The grand finale for JMC 2024, with PM Starmer and King Charles

  

  It was a grand finale for the two days Joint Ministerial Council held in London between the democratic representatives from Britain’s Overseas Territories and the new UK government’s cabinet ministers, chaired by Foreign minister Stephen Doughty. In effect, Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the group at the end of the event, reaffirming his government’s commitment to the OTs and the principle, “nothing about you, without you”. The Prime Minister also mentioned the Falkland Islands, when remembering his family’s despair during the 1982 war, after HMS Antilope went down with much loss of lives, and hours later it was reported that Starmer’s mother brother, miraculously survived.

• Friday, November 22nd 2024 - 07:44 UTC

  Falklands, survey insights into waste management in Camp

  

  As part of an ongoing effort to understand waste management practices in Camp, the Falkland Islands Environment Department, supported by FIDC, Falkland Islands Development Corporation conducted a comprehensive survey. This included gathering feedback from attendees at the Farmers Week Expo and responses from a questionnaire circulated to residents of Camp. The survey ran from the 30th June to the 16th September 2024, and collected valuable input from 49 respondents. These findings shed light on the current state of waste management, the challenges faced, and the support needed to create a more sustainable approach for the community.

• Thursday, November 21st 2024 - 10:54 UTC

  “Stop making politics with Malvinas”, yelled a crowd against Tierra del Fuego officials

  

  “Stop making politics with Malvinas,” openly complained municipal staff from the city of Ushuaia, capital of Tierra del Fuego, who were obliged to attend a conference on the “Malvinas” issue, and allegedly had to stand for political comments from national Senator Maria Eugenia Dure.

• Thursday, November 21st 2024 - 10:27 UTC

  UK to ax amphibious assault ships, a frigate 31 helicopters and obsolete drones

  

  Two former Royal Navy flagships, a frigate and a pair of RFA support tankers will be decommissioned under a series of cost-saving measures announced on Wednesday to the House of Commons by Defense Secretary John Healey.

• Thursday, November 21st 2024 - 10:00 UTC

  Drones and images from space to count elephant seals in South Georgia

  

  A team of researchers are using drones and satellite images from space to count southern elephant seals on the sub-Antarctic Island of South Georgia. Using remotely piloted aerial systems (RPAS) to capture detailed ‘on the ground’ photos; the team will compare these with satellite imagery taken from space. This work will update the last island-wide census, conducted nearly 30-years ago.

• Wednesday, November 20th 2024 - 23:11 UTC

  Falklands, Three Peaks Challenge 12 mile competition 7 December

  

  The Falkland Islands 3 Peaks Challenge is an annual 12-mile (20km) endurance race, held in the hills due West of the capital Stanley, scheduled for Saturday 7 December.

• Tuesday, November 19th 2024 - 08:32 UTC

  Falklands MLA Spink present at the Joint Ministerial Council in London with other OTs democratically elected

  

  Roger Spink, member of the democratically elected Legislative Assembly from the Falkland Islands, is taking part in the annual Joint Ministerial Council at the Foreign Office in London, next to representatives from twelve other Overseas Territories.

• Saturday, November 16th 2024 - 10:55 UTC

  HMS Protector with Chilean navy paid homage to British losses at battle of Colonel, November 1914

  

  Crew members Sailors from Ice Patrol HMS Protector, A173, and their Chilean allies paid homage to British sailors lost in one of the first great naval actions of World War 1. One hundred and ten years to the day that the Royal and German Navies clashed three dozen miles off the coast of Chile, the icebreaker ship’s crew joined Chilean sailors for a service of remembrance in the city which gave the battle its name: Coronel.

• Saturday, November 16th 2024 - 10:47 UTC

  Falklands’ avian flu, Government support for those emotionally affected by the situation

  

  As we continue to monitor the situation regarding the rise of bird flu in the Falkland Islands, we understand that this may be a challenging time for some members of our community. The wellbeing of our community is a priority, and we want to remind everyone that support is available to help you navigate any concerns or emotional challenges you may be facing.

• Saturday, November 16th 2024 - 09:01 UTC

  Falklands remembers losses at the battle of Coronel

  

  The Falkland Islands also remembers those involved in the naval battle of Coronel off the coast of Chile with the loss of 1,600 lives. In effect a memorial tablet is dedicated in Stanley’s cathedral to Rear Admiral Christopher Cradock and the Officers, Warrant Officers and Men of HMS Good Hope and HMS Monmouth lost at Colonel on 1 November 1914.