Falkland Islands

Friday, September 5th 2025 - 10:52 UTC
Falkland Islands launch relocation platform to attract professionals amid major investment drive

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has launched ThinkFalklands.com, a new online platform designed to encourage professionals and families to relocate to the South Atlantic territory. The initiative highlights career opportunities, community life, and natural beauty while offering practical guidance on visas, jobs, and living conditions.
Thursday, September 4th 2025 - 17:16 UTC
FIH Group, Sale and Leaseback of UK Warehousing facilities as part of financing structure

FIH Group plc, with businesses in the Falkland Islands and UK, has announced that as part of a review of the Group's financing structure, it has exchanged contracts for the sale and leaseback of the 100,000 sq ft warehousing facilities in Leyton used by Momart, its art handling and storage business, with HEPP Mid Box Limited, a subsidiary of Hines, the global real estate manager, for a cash consideration of £22.65 million.
Thursday, September 4th 2025 - 10:48 UTC
Moore Dixon to open Falkland Islands office, appoints new international head

Moore Dixon, the Isle of Man-based accounting and advisory firm and a member of the Moore Global Network, has announced the opening of a new office in the Falkland Islands and the appointment of Tracey Prior FCA as its International Head of Office.
Wednesday, September 3rd 2025 - 00:16 UTC
Falklands archivist wins Record Keeper of the Year in UK & Ireland

The Falkland Islands Government has announced that Chloe Anderson-Wheatley, Corporate Records and National Archives Manager, has been named Record Keeper of the Year by the Archives & Records Association UK & Ireland (ARA).
Thursday, August 28th 2025 - 01:06 UTC
Falklands offers opportunity to engage with the KEMH Maternity Review

The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) is offering the opportunity for those with experience of using maternity services in the Falkland Islands to engage with the upcoming maternity review.
Tuesday, August 26th 2025 - 09:21 UTC
Falklands’ new sports complex and its fantastic climbing wall

One of the center pieces of the Falkland Islands new sports complex is expected to be finished by the end of the month thanks to the energy and commitment of The Falklands Climbing Club who have been working hard assisting accomplished British climber and highly experienced route setter Gavin Symonds to set the climbing walls (populate them with different size and shaped holds).
Tuesday, August 26th 2025 - 00:38 UTC
UK boosts antimissile/drone air defense; Falklands already has system deployed

Britain's defenses are getting a boost. The UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced that it is investing £118 million (US$158 million) in the purchase of six new Land Ceptor anti-aircraft missile systems, doubling the number of deployable Sky Sabre systems operated by Britain's armed forces.
Monday, August 25th 2025 - 23:00 UTC
Victor tanker Day, crucial in Falklands’ war, next 28th at the Yorkshire Air Museum

The Yorkshire museum, based at Elvington near York, has repainted its Victor K2 tanker plane in camouflage colors – the first time it’s had this design since the 1980s. Victor XL2312, which has been at the museum since 1993, was previously showcased in a hemp color scheme.
Sunday, August 24th 2025 - 09:57 UTC
Given scarce resources, Darwin Plus is contacting directly on Round 13 shortlisted projects

The UK government Darwin Plus grants scheme helps deliver long-term strategic outcomes for the unique biodiversity, the natural environment and improving resilience to climate change within the UK Overseas Territories.
Friday, August 22nd 2025 - 09:01 UTC
Falklands confirm temporary change of Argentine stopover for LATAM flights

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has announced that Ushuaia Airport will temporarily replace Rio Gallegos as the Argentine stopover for the weekly LATAM flight between Chile and the Falklands, due to runway repairs in Rio Gallegos from 1 September to 23 December 2025.