Falkland Islands

Tuesday, September 20th 2022 - 10:09 UTC
Queen Elizabeth II buried in King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle

Queen Elizabeth II was buried in a private service Monday evening at Windsor Castle, following a week of events that marked the death of Britain’s longest-serving monarch, and which was televised to the world.
Monday, September 19th 2022 - 23:04 UTC
Argentina rejects naval exercise in Brazil because of Falklands' HMS Forth

Argentina has dropped out of this year's UNITAS annual naval exercises sponsored by the United States, with the participation of South American and other extra-region naval units, which are currently taking place in the Atlantic organized by Brazil.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 08:28 UTC
Falklands: Motion of Condolence for Her Majesty The Queen on Friday

The Falklands Legislative Assembly will be holding a Motion of Condolence for Her Majesty the Queen at the Court and Assembly Chambers, Friday 16 September, 09:00 hours.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Falklands' Fortuna Group establishes Taiwan subsidiary

Falkland Islands' Fortuna Group has established a wholly owned company in Taiwan to manage its Illex business. Atlantic catch (Taiwan) will be a subsidiary of Atlantic Catch Falkland Islands both of which will be 100% Falklands owned.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 10:13 UTC
Falklands to join UK Moment of Reflection on Queen Elizabeth, next Sunday

The Falkland Islands' Government in addition to the national two minute’s silence to be held at 11am on Monday 19th September, is inviting the public to take part in a National Moment of Reflection to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy.
Wednesday, September 14th 2022 - 08:18 UTC
Falklands Public Holiday and national two minute’s silence for Queen Elizabeth II

Falkland Islands Government has made the following announcement referred to the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Monday 19 September at 11am (UK time) in Westminster Abbey.
Tuesday, September 13th 2022 - 10:15 UTC
Charles III proclaimed in the Falkland Islands

With the presence of Falkland Islands elected members of the Legislative Assembly, top officials from the government, and representatives from BFSAI, Governor Alison Blake CMG proceed to proclaim the new sovereign, His Majesty Charles III.
Monday, September 12th 2022 - 10:12 UTC
RAF AirTanker heading to Brize Norton from MPA lands in Rio do Janeiro

An Airbus A330-200 from AirTanker, on contract with the Royal Air Force (RAF), has reportedly made an unscheduled landing at the Galeao airport in Rio do Janeiro. The aircraft took off from the Falkland Islands on Friday (09/09) afternoon, on a regular flight to Brize Norton, with a stopover in Cape Verde, but ended in Rio.
Sunday, September 11th 2022 - 23:59 UTC
Argentina rejects Falklands’ “illegitimate stand” in Montevideo; British authorities responded

Argentina rejected on Saturday the presence of a stand of the “illegitimate government” of the Falkland Islands, for which it maintains a sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom, at the agro-industrial fair Expo Prado, held in Montevideo, according to a statement released by the Argentine Foreign Ministry.
Saturday, September 10th 2022 - 06:55 UTC
Congratulation to Andy Pollard for his “Sleeping Beauty” Gold Award at the Bird Photographer competition

Congratulations to Andy Pollard for his Gold Award Winner in the 'Attention to Detail' category of the Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 competition.