Falkland Islands

• Friday, January 24th 2025 - 06:43 UTC

  Falklands, New Director of Policy, Economy and Corporate Services

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Maeve Daly-Llamosa as the new Director of Policy, Economy and Corporate Services.

• Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 - 09:13 UTC

  Falklands Conservation invitation on Penguin Awareness Day

  

  January 20th, Penguin Awareness Day, acknowledged worldwide and the environmental group Falklands Conservation, extended an invitation to celebrate the incredible penguins that call the Falkland Islands home.

• Tuesday, January 21st 2025 - 15:32 UTC

  Falklands, RAF Commander visits the Air Mobility Force at MPC

  

  Royal Air Force Commander Air Wing, Gp Capt Andy McIntyre, recently undertook the 8000 mile journey to visit Mount Pleasant Complex, at British Falkland South Atlantic Islands.

• Tuesday, January 21st 2025 - 15:25 UTC

  Falklands, New step towards protection for domestic abuse victims

  

  The Falkland Islands is due to take a significant step forward in safeguarding its residents by enacting the Domestic Abuse (Civil and Family Proceedings) Ordinance, which comes into effect on 3rd February.

• Monday, January 20th 2025 - 06:08 UTC

  Falklands, ESPN films a documentary on the local football culture

  

  The US international basic cable sports channel, ESPN, Entertainment and Sports Programming Network was in the Falkland Islands with a crew to gather information on the local football culture. British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, and Falklands Football worked with the Walt Disney channel, ESPN

• Tuesday, January 14th 2025 - 09:23 UTC

  Falklands’ government appoints new Director of Natural Resources

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Wilson as the next Director of Natural Resources. James has held the role of Deputy Director of Natural Resources since May 2024 and has been appointed following a comprehensive search and selection process.

• Monday, January 13th 2025 - 05:58 UTC

  Britten-Norman Islanders to be adapted to hydrogen electric propulsion by German company

  

  Britten-Norman Islanders to be converted to zero-emissions hydrogen electric propulsion systems by a German company that is focused on carbon neutral regional aviation. According to AOL air industry reports, Evia Aero, has signed a letter of intent with the UK-based aircraft manufacturer, for the purchase of 15 Islander aircraft.

• Friday, January 10th 2025 - 15:29 UTC

  Falkland Islands commemorate Margaret Thatcher Day

  

  The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly marked Margaret Thatcher Day on January 10, paying tribute to the late British Prime Minister for her leadership during the 1982 Falklands War. The day is observed annually to honor her role in safeguarding the Islands’ right to self-determination.

• Thursday, January 9th 2025 - 17:33 UTC

  Falkland Islands completes Tussac House, a new facility for adult care

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) announced the completion of Tussac House, a new facility designed to provide care and support for the community’s most vulnerable members. Construction, led by RSK Falklands Ltd, was finalized on January 3, 2025, with occupancy officially granted today, January 9, following inspections by Planning and Building Services and the Fire and Rescue Service.

• Thursday, January 9th 2025 - 17:18 UTC

  Falklands unveils new banknote design featuring King Charles III and local wildlife

  

  The Falkland Islands has debuted its first new banknote design in over four decades, with plastic notes featuring King Charles III and iconic local wildlife, including a king penguin.