Falkland Islands

• Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 18:10 UTC

  Darwin Plus projects in Falklands, and UK Prime Minister’s ODA (Development Assistance) Announcement

  

  On the 25 February, the UK Prime Minister announced that the UK will increase defence spending to 2.5% of UK gross national income (GNI) from 2027. This will fund the capabilities, technology and industrial capacity vital to keep the UK and allies safe amid an era of renewed state conflict.

• Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 07:05 UTC

  The King’s message following the death of Pope Francis

  

  Falklands’ Government House published King Charles III message on the death of Pope Francis. “His Holiness will be remembered for his compassion, his concern for the unity of the Church and for his tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith.

• Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 23:24 UTC

  Argentine Post uses interactive map mentioning Falklands and Stanley

  

  Argentina's Postal Service took heavy flak for using an interactive map on its website, where the South Atlantic Islands Argentina claims to own were referred to as Falklands (and not Malvinas) and its capital was Stanley (not Puerto Argentino), which drew criticism from a several surfers who spotted the Government's slip.

• Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 17:53 UTC

  Debbie’ first encounter with the Cruise industry, “the little Red Ship which also delivered mail to Falklands”

  

  To commemorate its 40th anniversary, Seatrade Cruise Global News is inviting a cross section of executives working in the industry, from a wide range of sectors and geographies, to share insights on their first encounters with the wonderful world of cruise shipping. Features in the regular edition are written by Mary Bond, Editor in Chief.

• Friday, April 18th 2025 - 11:01 UTC

  Falklands/Darwin Plus: RSPB fears on Budget for UK conservation fund in Overseas Territoriesa

  

  The Royal Society for Protection of Birds, RSPB, has strongly defended scientific research in the UK Overseas Territories, which face an uncertain future as core funding is threatened by the austerity of UK’s economic and budgetary reforms.

• Friday, April 18th 2025 - 10:50 UTC

  Falklands: consultation on ceremonial Governor's uniform, tradition or modernity?

  

  The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly is seeking public views on whether or not to continue the use of the ceremonial uniform of the Governor. This consultation seeks to get a sense of the view of the public in regards to the use of a ceremonial gubernatorial uniform. The response period closes Sunday 20th April.

• Wednesday, April 16th 2025 - 22:57 UTC

  The giant squid trawled by Falklands’ vessel preserved at London’s Natural History Museum

  

  In February 2006, a 8.62 meters giant squid caught off the Falkland Islands April 2005 went on public display at the Natural History Museum in London. Researchers at the museum undertook a painstaking process to preserve the giant creature, which is on display in a 9m long glass tank immersed in a mix of salt water and formalin.

• Tuesday, April 15th 2025 - 21:42 UTC

  Falklands, new Banking Services Expanded to the Falkland Islands by Lloyds Bank

  

  New personal banking opportunities with a major UK bank are now available for Falkland Islands residents. As part of their Overseas Territories strategy, Lloyds Bank has announced that the Falkland Islands have been added to the list of countries where individuals are able to apply for one of their International Current Accounts and/or Savings Accounts.

• Saturday, April 12th 2025 - 10:45 UTC

  South Georgia, new electronic permit system (EPS) for visitors next season

  

  The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands has announced that it will launch a new electronic permit system (EPS) for visitors to the Territories in advance of the next tourist season, replacing the current system of levying landing fees by an individual visitor permit charge. The cost of a visitor permit will be set initially at £200.

• Friday, April 11th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

  Fuegian town of Tolhuin wants British-funded radar dismantled

  

  The City Hall of Tolhuin in the Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego -which technically includes the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands and the other British Overseas Territories claimed by the South American country- filed a tax execution lawsuit to dismantle a radar installed by the British company LeoLabs in the area, citing violations of local regulations and national sovereignty.