Falkland Islands

Wednesday, November 26th 2025 - 09:04 UTC
Falklands Heritage, “Explore your archives week” from 29 Nov to 7 Dec

The Falkland Islands’ Jane Cameron National Archives will be holding “Explore Your Archives' Week”, between 29th November and 7th December.
Monday, November 24th 2025 - 19:47 UTC
South Georgia, during the 2024/25 season the island received 15.853 passengers

The 2024/25 season in South Georgia saw 40 expedition cruise ships make 110 visits, and 7 yachts make 8 visits, with a total of 15,853 passengers, and including all staff and crew on both cruise ships and yachts there was an overall total of 30,037 visitors.
Saturday, November 22nd 2025 - 10:58 UTC
Falklands Election, 19 candidates will dispute the 8 seats of Legislative Assembly

Friday 21st November was the deadline for candidates for the 2025 Falkland Islands General Election. A total of 19 hopefuls have registered for the 8 seats of the Legislative Assembly.
Thursday, November 20th 2025 - 08:34 UTC
Falklands, Broadband Support Packages for households, begins February

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to update the public on the introduction of Broadband Support Packages, linked to the changes to VSAT licensing announced at the end of October. From 1 February 2026, eligible households will be able to sign up, via FIG, to receive a subsidized unlimited broadband package from Sure South Atlantic (Sure).
Wednesday, November 19th 2025 - 23:41 UTC
Falklands Election, Friday closing date for potential candidates’ nomination

The Deputy Returning Officer, Elizabeth J. Dent wishes to inform potential candidates for the General Election that the closing date for receipt of nomination papers is 4pm Friday 21 November 2025 at the Registry Office, Townhall, Stanley.
Monday, November 17th 2025 - 21:26 UTC
Falklands Postal Service releases set of Aurora Australis stamps

The aurora is one of the most awe-inspiring natural phenomena visible from Earth. It is so dramatic that many people, even those with only a passing interest in astronomy, really want to see it. Many organized trips, cruises, and flights are arranged to see the popular and stunning sight of the aurora.
Monday, November 17th 2025 - 21:06 UTC
South Georgia stamps celebrate 250 years of British Crown possession

The Falkland Islands Postal and Philatelic Service on Thursday 13 November released a commemorative set of stamps celebrating when Captain James Cook 250 years ago, landed at Possession Bay and took possession of the South Georgia island in the name of King George.
Tuesday, November 11th 2025 - 15:25 UTC
Armistice Day To Be Marked With Two-Minute Silence

A two-minute silence will be observed this Tuesday, 11 November 2025, to mark Armistice Day. The silence began at 11am and will be signaled by the firing of the saluting guns on Victory Green.
Monday, November 10th 2025 - 20:47 UTC
Falklands, Strict regulations regarding Drone Usage

The Falkland Islands Civil Aviation Department has issued a regulatory Direction to the pilots of small unmanned aircraft (SUA), otherwise known as drones. The Direction has been issued by the Director of Civil Aviation in accordance with Article 68(1) of the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order 2013 (AN(OT)O).
Monday, November 10th 2025 - 20:31 UTC
Falklands, young student highlights Islands’ education system in Westminster at Youth Parliament

Last Thursday, Alexia Davies, a student from the Falkland Islands, was among students from across the UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies representing the voices of young British people across the globe at the UK Youth Parliament Sitting in the House of Commons.