Falkland Islands

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.
Thursday, March 3rd 2022 - 09:54 UTC
Copy of 1983 Franks Report on events leading to Falklands War, becomes part of Islands' heritage

A copy of the 1983 Franks Report signed by Margaret Thatcher and Minister of Defense John Nott has been donated to the Falkland Islands Historic Dockyard Museum as part of the 40th anniversary of the Liberation of the Islands.
Thursday, March 3rd 2022 - 09:23 UTC
A Malvinas time capsule to be opened in 2082, sponsored by Ushuaia authorities

A Malvina's time capsule with letters, artifacts, memorabilia, plus testimonies from Veterans and families is being organized by Ushuaia Veterans with the support from the Tierra del Fuego capital government as part of the 40th Anniversary of the Malvinas Feat.