Falkland Islands

• Wednesday, October 21st 2020 - 09:11 UTC

  A FIGAS refurbished BN-2 Islander delivered to Air Alderney

  

  Air Alderney has taken delivery of its first BN-2 Islander in the form of G-BLNI (msn 2188), according to the UK civil aircraft register. The 1987-vintage aircraft was previously operated by the Falkland Islands Government Air Service, FIGAS as VP-FBI. It remains parked at London Biggin Hill, according to Flightradar24 ADS-B data, but is already in Air Alderney's livery.

• Tuesday, October 20th 2020 - 09:30 UTC

  TRIP: How is the tourism voucher scheme launched in the Falklands

  

  Today, as part of a raft of recovery measures designed to support businesses and stimulate economic growth throughout the Falkland Islands during the global pandemic, the island’s government (FIG) is pleased to announce the launch of the Tourism Recovery Incentive Programme – or ‘TRIP’.

• Monday, October 19th 2020 - 09:57 UTC

  Falklands' incursion and landing by an Argentine submarine at Cow Bay in October 1966

  

  A top-secret operation from the Argentine navy, which apparently took place in October 1966, was revealed by an Argentine newspaper, El Diario Nuevo Día, from the province of Santa Cruz. The operation took place when the submarine ARA Santiago del Estero, emerged at Cow Bay, in East Falkland, north of Stanley, and had a couple of teams land and survey the beach and surrounding areas with most probably a future invasion purpose.

• Friday, October 16th 2020 - 09:36 UTC

  Falklands examining quarantine regulations making them more rigorous

  

  The Falkland Islands quarantine regulations are being examined by Members of Legislative Assembly with a view to tightening up rules and interpretation of rules, according to an interview with this week's Penguin News.

• Thursday, October 15th 2020 - 07:08 UTC

  Falklands congratulates Dr. Edwards and Sukey Cameron on OBE honours

  

  The Falkland Islands Government wishes to congratulate Chief Medical Officer Dr Rebecca Edwards and former UK Representative Sukey Cameron, on each being awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list published this weekend. Both now become Officers of the Order of the British Empire for services to the Falkland Islands Community.

• Saturday, October 10th 2020 - 09:20 UTC

  “If you want to be respected when visiting the Falklands, we must respect the Islanders”, Malvinas Families president

  

  The recent approval by the Falklands' elected government of a framework guidance for assessing when a visitor should be considered a ‘prohibited person’, can be considered an effort to address disappointing past experiences and a long-standing debate in the Islands.

• Friday, October 9th 2020 - 09:51 UTC

  Chilean scientists research possible mutation of coronavirus in Magallanes, a region closely linked to the Falklands

  

  Scientists in Chile are investigating a possible mutation of the novel coronavirus in southern Patagonia, a far-flung region near the tip of the South American continent that has seen an unusually contagious second wave of infections in recent weeks.

• Thursday, October 8th 2020 - 09:30 UTC

  Falklands expects Premier Oil/Chrysaor merger will create new opportunities for Sea Lion oil/gas development

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has taken notice of the recent press release concerning the proposed merger of Premier Oil plc and Chrysaor Holdings Ltd.

• Thursday, October 8th 2020 - 09:00 UTC

  Falklands reports no coronavirus positive cases in 165 days, and 2,682 swab tests

  

  The Falkland Islands government reported on Wednesday that 2,682 swab tests have been completed with no coronavirus positive results in 165 days. The population of the Falklands is estimated at 3,600.

• Thursday, October 8th 2020 - 08:50 UTC

  Falklands' government reviewing coronavirus quarantine policies

  

  The Falkland Islands Government is reviewing some of the detailed policies around coronavirus quarantine to ascertain whether current arrangements remain satisfactory.