Falkland Islands

Thursday, March 10th 2022 - 09:38 UTC
Compassionate charter flight to Chile not approved by Government of Argentina

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has been informed that the permissions required to operate a compassionate charter flight between the Falkland Islands and Chile have not been granted by the Argentine authorities. This flight was due to travel to Chile from the Falkland Islands on Saturday 19 March 2022, and return on Saturday 9 April, it was informed by the FIG on Wednesday.
Thursday, March 10th 2022 - 00:41 UTC
Falklands government and community fundraising in support of Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is at the forefront of our minds in the Falkland Islands community, not least as it brings back strong memories of 40 years ago, when our peaceful home was also invaded by a hostile neighbor, intent on seizing land and assuming sovereignty, without concern for the safety, security or rights of the people living here.
Wednesday, March 9th 2022 - 22:06 UTC
Falklands: HMS Forth and MPA personnel honor HMS Glamorgan, the last vessel damaged in 1982

Sailors and military personnel in the Falkland Islands saluted the last Royal Navy ship damaged in the 1982 conflict, according to a Royal Navy report. A small group from HMS Forth – the patrol ship which serves as the Islands’ constant guardian – and Mount Pleasant gathered at Hookers Point outside Stanley and the imposing monument of Welsh granite erected to HMS Glamorgan.
Wednesday, March 9th 2022 - 10:55 UTC
Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance is Found

The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust confirmed on Wednesday that the Endurance22 Expedition has located the wreck of Endurance, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship which has not been seen since it was crushed by the ice and sank in the Weddell Sea in 1915.
Wednesday, March 9th 2022 - 10:10 UTC
Compassionate charter flight for the Falklands' Chilean community on March 19

Next March 19, a 'compassionate' charter flight with a capacity for 168 passengers, will be flying to Chile from the Falkland Islands, returning Saturday, April 9, 2022. The flight will only stop in both Punta Arenas and Santiago on the outbound and return journeys.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
New sports facility for Falklands: an artificial all-weather pitch, and a multi-purpose sports hall

The Falkland Islands Executive Council has given final approval to the National Sports Council (NSC) to proceed with the construction of a new national sports facility for the Islands. This follows the signing of a Development Agreement in April 2021, and subsequent work to develop a detailed Concept Design.
Monday, March 7th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Controversy over empty bench in Argentine Congress representing Malvinas

A “nutty” initiative, Tierra del Fuego governor Gustavo Melella described the proposal by several Argentine lawmakers to create in Congress a Malvinas Islands bench, which would remain empty covered with an Argentine flag until the legitimate occupier arrives, a symbolic sovereignty claim over the Islands 'usurped' by Great Britain.
Saturday, March 5th 2022 - 09:54 UTC
Falklands exploration company raising funds to appraise and develop a gas condensate discovery

Borders & Southern Petroleum PLC said on Friday that it intends to conduct fundraising of up to US$1.8 million to appraise and develop its Darwin gas and condensate discovery in the Falkland Islands.
Saturday, March 5th 2022 - 09:24 UTC
Business Officer for the Falkland Islands Development Corporation

The Falkland Islands Development Corporation. FIDC has announced the appointment of their new Business Engagement Officer, Jane Clarke, who took up this exciting new position on the 1st of March.
Friday, March 4th 2022 - 22:35 UTC
Table Tennis Federation welcomes the 227th member: Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands was officially accepted as a member of the International Table Tennis Federation on Wednesday 24th November at the 2021 Annual General Meeting staged in Houston, becoming the 227th member.