Falkland Islands

Thursday, September 19th 2024 - 07:58 UTC
Lush Rainforest in Falklands? Mysteries that Tussac House foundations helped discover

A researcher from the University of Southampton (UK) has found evidence that the treeless, rugged, grassland landscape of the Falkland Islands was home to a lush, diverse rainforest up to 30 million years ago.
Wednesday, September 18th 2024 - 10:45 UTC
Falklands: FIRS, the supply link between UK and Mount Pleasant Complex

Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands has provided information on how the British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, are kept alert and ready for the defense of the Islands with regular shipments from the UK.
Wednesday, September 18th 2024 - 09:00 UTC
Falklands celebrates decision to hold Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2026

The Falkland Islands Sports Council celebrated and shared the good news from Scotland on the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Although the Commonwealth Games 2026 Statement refers to Scottish government support and no other details, from the Falklands reaction was most positive, “there is no further news on what sports are included, or the numbers of places we will have……but at least there is a Games.”
Wednesday, September 18th 2024 - 07:59 UTC
Falklands Tourist Board preparing for this summer's season

With the incoming cruise season round the corner the Falkland Islands Tourist Board is actively preparing for what is expected to be a very busy summer. With that in mind the Falklands Tourist Board is inviting any individuals and or businesses involved within the tourism industry to attend a pre-season meeting scheduled for this Wednesday at the Jetty Visitors Center, beginning at 17:00 hours.
Tuesday, September 17th 2024 - 14:09 UTC
Falkland Islands hold first Liberal Democrat fringe meeting at Brighton Conference

The Falkland Islands Government held their first fringe meeting at the Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton on September 15. Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly (MLA), Mark Pollard and Leona Roberts, joined a panel with Liberal Democrat Peers, The Lord Purvis of Tweed and Baroness Smith of Newnham, to discuss the topic “The Falkland Islands: Self-determination in the 21st Century.”
Tuesday, September 17th 2024 - 07:31 UTC
Falklands Fidelis 2 emergency medical evacuation exercise

Each year there are about 5-7 aero-medical transfers of military and civilian patients from the Falkland Islands to South America onboard fixed wing military airframes stationed at BFSAI.
Saturday, September 14th 2024 - 22:24 UTC
Success of Falklands delegation two weeks visit of Uruguay

The Falkland Islands close relations and bonds with Uruguay were again confirmed this year by the delegation that spent a couple of weeks in the country visiting farms, agriculture research centres, plus promoting trade, tourism, science, education and the wonderful support from the British Hospital in Montevideo caring for our patients.
Friday, September 13th 2024 - 08:05 UTC
Falklands lawmakers in round of political contacts in UK

Falkland Islands lawmakers, MLAs Leona Roberts and Mark Pollard who will be doing the round of United Kingdom political parties conferences, have also taken the opportunity to intensify strong bonds with political contacts in London.
Friday, September 13th 2024 - 07:56 UTC
Falklands at Magistrates and Judges Conference in Rwanda

The Falklands Government has said they are proud to have Senior Magistrate Malcolm Simmons represent the Islands at the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association Conference, which took place this week in Kigali, Rwanda under the theme of “Environmental Justice”.
Friday, September 13th 2024 - 07:50 UTC
Falklands Regional Student Competition, UK Embassy in Argentina announces ten finalists

The British Embassy in Argentina has announced the 10 finalists from Argentina to the Falkland Islands Regional Student Competition 2024/2025. The applicants answered the question “Why would I like to meet my neighbors in the Falkland Islands?” in a video.