Falkland Islands

Thursday, May 8th 2025 - 15:20 UTC
Brazil’s new World Map sparks debate: A southern perspective on global geography

Brazil has launched a new world map that places the South American nation at the center of the world, challenging traditional Eurocentric perspectives. Released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), the map is part of the country’s updated Geographical Atlas, emphasizing Brazil's prominence in global affairs.
Monday, May 5th 2025 - 06:11 UTC
Argentina remembers the sinking of General Belgrano on May 2nd 1982

Last Friday, 2nd May Argentina held a remembrance ceremony of the sinking of ARA General Belgrano, which was the largest single loss of lives during the Falkland Islands conflict of 1982.The ceremony took place at the Puerto Belgrano Naval Base headed by Defense minister Luis Petri and all the commanders of the Argentine armed forces three services.
Saturday, May 3rd 2025 - 08:46 UTC
Falklands’ first Loligo season, despite earlier closure, was ‘relatively good’ FIFCA and Spanish associates agree

The Falkland Islands Fishing Companies Association (FIFCA) and its Spanish associates said that following the early closure of the first Loligo season, (March first/27 April) given the scientific reports, and with total catches close to 38,000 tons, it was a relatively good season.
Wednesday, April 30th 2025 - 07:19 UTC
Darwin Plus funding, Falklands raises the issue on every possible call with UK officials

Amid concerns that the Darwin Plus funding for Overseas Territories could be cut, Falkland Islands lawmaker MLA Leona Roberts, underlined that key environmental funding is “always on the agenda of the Falklands”.
Tuesday, April 29th 2025 - 07:43 UTC
Falklands, the size and maturity of Loligo squid forces closure of fishing season

The Falkland Islands Government Fisheries Department has confirmed that the Loligo fishing season has closed. The season closed on Sunday 27 April. Following issues with the second season in the last two years, the first season was closely monitored, particularly with regards to size and maturity of squid being caught.
Tuesday, April 29th 2025 - 07:31 UTC
Falklands’ volleyball team competing in international tournament in Punta Arenas

Another sport that is picking up in the Falkland Islands is volleyball, and last Saturday a delegation with ladies and men teams left for an international three day completion taking place in Punta Arenas, Chile, where the Falklands flag will be flying.
Tuesday, April 29th 2025 - 07:15 UTC
Falklands, 3 Battalion Parachute Regiment is the new Roulement Infantry Company

Deployment at Mount Pleasant Complex, the Royal Gurkha Rifles have handed over to 3 Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, as the Roulement Infantry Company at the Falkland Islands MPC.
Monday, April 28th 2025 - 09:52 UTC
Falklands’ volleyball team competing in international tournament in Punta Arenas

Another sport that is picking up in the Falkland Islands is volleyball, and last Saturday, a delegation with ladies' and men's teams left for an international three-day competition in Punta Arenas, Chile, where the Falklands flag will be flying.
Monday, April 28th 2025 - 09:42 UTC
Falklands’ ice hockey player displays her talent and skills at British Universities Women’s Cup winning team

During a recent sports reception at Government House, Governor Alison Blake CMG underlined how the Falkland Islands despite their small population have such a thriving sporting community with over twenty different disciplines involving adults women and men, and girls and boys.
Monday, April 28th 2025 - 08:26 UTC
Falklands, Kosovo forces will be part of UK’s Roulement infantry company

The Legislative Assembly from the Republic of Kosovo approved a bill ratifying an agreement between the United Kingdom and Kosovo on defense issues involving the Falkland Islands.