Falkland Islands

Monday, March 10th 2025 - 08:42 UTC
Falklands celebrates Commonwealth Day; King Charles III Message

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.
Monday, March 10th 2025 - 08:38 UTC
Falklands, dead Gentoo penguins return positive for avian influenza

Last Wednesday, 05 March 2025, dead Gentoo Penguins on the Falkland Islands Cape Dolphin turned out positive to the highly pathogenic avian influenza. Swabs from three of a few Gentoo Penguins found dead at Laskaridis acreages colony on Cape Dolphin returned positive for avian influenza.
Saturday, March 8th 2025 - 13:23 UTC
Falklands Legislative Assembly marks International Women’s Day

As the world marks International Women’s Day on March 8, the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has taken the opportunity to celebrate and recognize the contributions of women and girls within the community.
Friday, March 7th 2025 - 10:49 UTC
Falklands’ flag and Union Jack at half-mast to mark funeral of ex MLA Ian Hansen

This Thursday March 6th, the Falkland Islands flag and the Union Jack flew at half-mast in remembrance of the former Member of the elected Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, Ian Hansen whose funeral took place today.
Friday, March 7th 2025 - 08:16 UTC
How Shackleton’s Endurance was found, Falklands Maritime Heritage

Celebrating the 3rd anniversary of finding Endurance, the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust has released for the first time an animated film of the full route of the Endurance22 team from the start of their search in Cape Town to finding it in the Weddell Sea, with input from Falkland Islander Mensun Bound’s daily diaries
Wednesday, March 5th 2025 - 09:40 UTC
A23a iceberg poses no threat to South Georgia, for now

The world's largest iceberg, A23a, has grounded 73 kilometers off South Georgia Island, alleviating concerns about a potential collision that could have disrupted the local wildlife's food supply. The iceberg, weighing nearly one billion tons, has been drifting north from Antarctica since 2020. Its current position reduces risks to the region's penguins and seals.
Wednesday, March 5th 2025 - 09:40 UTC
Falklands, Executive Council decision on VSAT Select Committee recommendations

At an extraordinary meeting of Falkland Islands Executive Council on 28 February, Members discussed a paper on proposals for consideration following the recommendations of the Select Committee in relation to VSAT Licensing.
Wednesday, March 5th 2025 - 09:10 UTC
Falklands, Register of Electors to vote and to access the Travel Credit Scheme

In anticipation of the coming November general election, all households in the Falkland Islands, on Monday 17 March 2025 should receive a Form V “Request for information from householders” in the post. If your household does not receive one or if you require any advice on how to complete the form, please contact the Registration Officer on 27271 or by email registrargeneral@townhall.gov.fk.
Wednesday, March 5th 2025 - 08:00 UTC
Falklands, Town Hall car park and junction closures for the Stanley Marathon

On your marks for the world’s most southerly marathon, of all places in the Falkland Islands next Sunday 9 March. For a real challenge don your running shoes for the world’s most southerly AIMS-certified marathon. The Standard Chartered Bank Stanley Marathon, now in its fifteenth year, is widely regarded as one of the most challenging marathon courses, but participants are rewarded with magnificent views around the Islands’ capital, Stanley.
Monday, March 3rd 2025 - 16:23 UTC
Falkland Islands student addresses UK Youth Parliament on education

A student from the Falkland Islands brought the issue of post-16 education to the UK House of Commons during the 2025 session of the UK Youth Parliament on February 28.