Falkland Islands

• Monday, December 30th 2024 - 10:40 UTC

  Falklands, Commander BFSAI visits remote mountain radar stations

  

  The Commander of the British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, with HQ at the Falkland Islands Mount Pleasant Complex, Brigadier Duff has been visiting the most isolated teams, such as remote mountain radar heads to wish them a Merry Christmas and offer his personal thanks in the form of a Christmas hamper.

• Friday, December 27th 2024 - 10:43 UTC

  Falklands, ten-year infrastructure program to improve defense and living conditions at the MPC

  

  UK’s Defense Infrastructure Organization, DIO, which depends from the Ministry of Defense, has been working on a ten year construction program with the purpose of maintaining the operational capability of the air, maritime and army assets deployed for the protection of the Falkland Islands, and also working closely with the government of Falklands.

• Thursday, December 26th 2024 - 09:31 UTC

  Falklands Men’s football team invited to the Orkney Games 2025

  

  It is summer time in the southern hemisphere and there is plenty of sports activity in the Falkland Islands. And not only has a cricket pitch been inaugurated as well as a club house, pavilion and bar, but also the first match against an MPC team was won by Stanley.

• Thursday, December 26th 2024 - 08:52 UTC

  Falklands, national minimum wage accommodation offset survey results published

  

  The results from the first round of consultation on the national minimum wage accommodation offset have now been published. The survey ran from Tuesday 24th September to Sunday 3rd November 2024, with consultation events held in Stanley, Port Howard, Goose Green and MPC.

• Thursday, December 26th 2024 - 08:23 UTC

  Falklands expects a season with some 73.000 cruise visitors

  

  The number of visitor numbers during this summer season in the Falkland Islands will not surpass last year’s, some 73.000 cruise passengers, pointed out Stephanie Middleton from the Falklands Tourist Board.

• Sunday, December 22nd 2024 - 09:14 UTC

  Falklands plans to establish a new Maritime Committee

  

  A new government committee focused on maritime issues is to be established in order to provide a forum for discussion of relevant matters for the sector. The Falkland Islands maritime sector ranges from maritime lines of communication, fishing and cruise ship operations, potential hydrocarbons exploitation to leisure activities and is vital for the Islands’ economy.

• Sunday, December 22nd 2024 - 05:07 UTC

  Electronic Travel Authorizations for entry to UK needed as of next 8th January

  

  Residents of the Falkland Islands should be aware that from the 8th January 2025, Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) will be required for all visitors to the UK who do not currently need a Visa for short stays of up to six months, or those who do not already have UK immigration status.

• Friday, December 20th 2024 - 09:37 UTC

  Falklands, Christmas message from Sir Keir Starmer

  

  A message from Prime Minister Keir Starmer: It’s a real privilege to wish everyone in the Falkland Islands a very happy Christmas. It has been a year of change in the UK as we’ve brought in our new Government of service with that commitment to service extending to every one of you supporting your islands and the issues you care about, cheering you on in your successes and flying your flag proudly over Whitehall on Falklands Day.

• Thursday, December 19th 2024 - 19:37 UTC

  Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly extends Christmas wishes to the community

  

  As the holiday season draws near, the Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly have shared a heartfelt Christmas message, celebrating the unity and resilience of the community.

• Thursday, December 19th 2024 - 10:30 UTC

  Falklands Treasury launches new series of coins depicting the King Penguin

  

  GreySheet News which covers numismatic, and coins and paper money, information, in an article published by Michael Alexander reports that the Falkland Islands Treasury have announced the launch of a new annual series of gold and silver coins, which should be available beginning mid-January, and the coins will depict as its focal point one of the planet’s most unusual and unique species of bird, the King Penguin.