Falkland Islands

Thursday, December 23rd 2021 - 09:20 UTC
Boris Johnson message: Falklands are part of the Great British family

The traditional Christmas and New Year message from the UK's Prime Minister to the people of the Falkland Islands was published in the last 2021 edition of the Penguin News.
Tuesday, December 21st 2021 - 09:17 UTC
BAS 2021/22 Antarctic summer field season underway; Rothera/Falklands air link twice a week

Science and support teams from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are gearing up for the start of the Antarctic summer field season. All five BAS research stations will be open and undertaking essential science research after a year’s break caused by Covid-19 last season. This will be another challenging season with ongoing Covid-19 protocols to maintain safety for our staff and collaborators.
Monday, December 20th 2021 - 23:59 UTC
“Malvinas Argentinas,” Chile's President-elect once told UK Ambassador

Argentina's ruling Frente de Todos (FdT) was quick to celebrate Gabriel Boric's win in Sunday's presidential runoff in Chile.
Monday, December 20th 2021 - 08:24 UTC
Wendy Morton MP moved to the Department of Transport

The United Kingdom on Sunday made several announcements following the departure of Lord Frost as chief negotiator of Brexit. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Secretary is to become lead negotiator with the EU on the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Saturday, December 18th 2021 - 09:39 UTC
Falklands flagged Sir David Attenborough reaches Rothera Station in Antarctica

Britain’s new polar research vessel, Falklands' flagged RRS Sir David Attenborough, has travelled to Antarctica on its maiden voyage, with its first call on Friday at Rothera Research Station – the UK’s largest Antarctic research station on the continent.
Thursday, December 16th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Falklands: successful start to minefield fence removal program

The Falkland Islands Government announced on Wednesday that the first phase of its three-year program of works to remove former minefield fences is progressing well and is ahead of schedule.
Wednesday, December 15th 2021 - 09:39 UTC
HMS Protector pays tribute to explorer Shackleton at South Georgia on her trip to Antarctica

Sailors from Ice Patrol HMS Protector paid tribute to legendary Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton – a century after he died pushing the boundaries of polar research. The crew of the icebreaker held a memorial service at his graveside on the island of South Georgia – the latest stop for the survey ship as she heads to the frozen continent for a summer of scientific research.
Tuesday, December 14th 2021 - 09:40 UTC
Provincial lawmaker apologizes to Malvinas Veterans for taking the oath of office with Union Jack colors

A provincial lawmaker from Misiones northeast Argentina had to meet with six organizations of Malvinas Veterans and apologize for having taken the oath of office last week, wearing a T-shirt with the colors of the Union Jack.
Monday, December 13th 2021 - 23:13 UTC
Falklands: Update on resumption of passenger flights

As part of the regular review process concerning Covid-19 measures affecting the Falkland Islands, the government is in regular dialogue with LATAM concerning the resumption of flights with South America, namely with Chile and Brazil.
Saturday, December 11th 2021 - 09:33 UTC
Falklands' Government requests Argentina for compassionate charter flight to Chile

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) confirmed on Friday that in effect it has held conversations with the UK government about the possibility of putting on a charter flight for South American members of our community to visit family and friends during the festive season.