Falkland Islands

• Friday, June 10th 2022 - 09:48 UTC

  Fitzroy air attack, Britain's major loss in a single incident in the Falklands War

  

  Memorial services were held in the Falkland Islands and in Southampton for those who lost their lives when two Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships were bombed during the Falklands conflict.

• Friday, June 10th 2022 - 09:38 UTC

  Freedom of the Falkland Islands to all South Atlantic Medal Holders, SAMA82

  

  Elected members of the Legislative Assembly are hosting a Public Reception at the Town Hall on Saturday 11 June when all members of the South Atlantic Medal Association 1982 will be presented with the Freedom of the Falklands or Freedom of Entry Certificate.

• Friday, June 10th 2022 - 09:29 UTC

  The unsung heroes of, “Glimpses of the Falklands War”

  

  Glimpses of the Falklands War, from the British Modern Military History Society, recounts some of the personal experiences and stories of over 100 service men and women, Falkland Islanders, and others who were involved in the Falklands War.

• Thursday, June 9th 2022 - 09:48 UTC

  Resumption of Chile/Falklands air link, a “historic event”, says Argentine official Carmona

  

  “A historic event” is how Guillermo Carmona, the Argentine Secretary for Malvinas, South Atlantic islands, and Antarctica affairs described the confirmed resumption of the weekly air link between Punta Arenas in Chile and the Falkland Islands, with a monthly stop over at Rio Gallegos in Santa Cruz province.

• Thursday, June 9th 2022 - 09:30 UTC

  Falklands War: Armed Forces charity, SSAFA, concerned with UK public little knowledge about the conflict

  

  This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands Conflict and SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is calling on the British public to remember those who served during the Falklands Conflict, particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

• Thursday, June 9th 2022 - 09:10 UTC

  Liberation Day program for next Tuesday 14 June

  

  To mark the 40th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands from Argentine occupation in 1982, the following program has been arranged for Tuesday 14 June 2022.

• Wednesday, June 8th 2022 - 09:55 UTC

  With a 'quieter' Westminster, Johnson admits he might visit the Falklands

  

  Prime minister Boris Johnson said that “now things are a bit quieter in Westminster”, he might be able to visit the Falkland Islands, pointing out he was probably the only person at the Speaker's House ceremony who has never visited the Islands.

• Wednesday, June 8th 2022 - 09:40 UTC

  Falkland Islanders “Look Forward at Forty” and will continue to develop the community and economy of the Islands

  

  As the Queen's Platinum Jubilee popular celebrations come to an end, Falkland Islanders have turned back to the 40th-anniversary commemorations of the war and the coming Liberation Day. The Chair of the 40th Anniversary Committee, Mrs. Phyl Rendell MBE made a brief statement on coming events and the future.

• Wednesday, June 8th 2022 - 09:20 UTC

  Commercial air link Falklands/Chile scheduled to resume 2nd July. Ticket booking begins

  

  Following the announcement made on 7 April 2022, the air link between the Falkland Islands and Chile will resume on Saturday 2 July 2022. LATAM flight schedules will be reinstated with flights stopping in Punta Arenas and Santiago, and once a month stopping in Rio Gallegos.

• Tuesday, June 7th 2022 - 07:43 UTC

  Falklands: Royal Marines repeat the famous 90km yomp from San Carlos to Stanley in an impressive time

  

  BFSAI is reporting that the Paras are not the only elite British forces currently in Mount Pleasant Complex for the Falkland Islands 40th-anniversary commemorations.