Falkland Islands

• Tuesday, March 5th 2024 - 11:05 UTC

  Falkland Islands progresses port facility project with Harland and Wolff

  

  In a bid to enhance its infrastructure, the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has taken significant steps towards the replacement of the Stanley port facility, known as FIPASS. Following recent executive council meetings, two pivotal papers have been approved to advance the project.

• Tuesday, March 5th 2024 - 02:27 UTC

  Foreign Affairs Committee calls for evidence on UK support for BOT students

  

  The Foreign Affairs Committee’s Sub-Committee on the British Overseas Territories issued a call for written evidence on how the UK Government supports the education of students from the Overseas Territories both in the UK and in their respective territories.

• Monday, March 4th 2024 - 21:39 UTC

  Falklands, most Britons believe it should remain a BOT, and if the Islands join Argentina, “35% would be upset”

  

  UK public opinion pollster YouGov asked Britons about their views towards Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands based on the question of ”How would Britons feel if parts of the UK left?, including the two Overseas Territories, Falkland Islands and Gibraltar, which have regional disputes, Argentina and Spain.

• Thursday, February 29th 2024 - 21:55 UTC

  UK Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme visit Falklands and BFSAI at MPA

  

  The United Kingdom Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme (AFPS) recently visited the Falkland Islands and British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI at Mount Pleasant Complex. The aim of the AFPS is to allow Members from both Houses of Parliament the opportunity to visit various military locations, and provides education about service life including some 'hands on' time with service persons.

• Thursday, February 29th 2024 - 21:37 UTC

  Ex Premier League Chelsea coach Graham Potter visits Falkland Islands

  

  The Falkland Islands Stanley Leisure Community, SLC, were pleased to be able to link up with BFSAI and obtain a time slot for Graham Potter to visit the new football pitch during his flying visit to the Falklands.

• Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 23:28 UTC

  Argentina adapts strategy on Falklands/Malvinas sovereignty claim: “There is no discussion”

  

  Argentina's strategy on its sovereignty claim over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands “has changed,” Chancellor Diana Mondino said after meeting with British Foreign Secretary David Cameron.

• Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 17:26 UTC

  Cayman Islands assume presidency of UKOTA; Falklands annual time is up

  

  The Cayman Islands has been elected to assume the Presidency of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) following its annual general meeting held earlier this week. Cayman will take over from the Falkland Islands

• Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 00:42 UTC

  Falkland Islands Government Office organise London visits for young Islanders

  

  The Falkland Islands Government Office, London recently organised for young Falkland Islanders studying in the UK to visit London for the day in order to build their confidence and to see some of the capital’s outstanding historical attractions.  

• Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 00:31 UTC

  Falklands Fortuna Ltd. shows its state of the art stern trawler Prion

  

  Fortuna Ltd are delighted to welcome the new stern trawler Prion down the slip in Marin, Spain. 

• Tuesday, February 27th 2024 - 14:33 UTC

  Falklands National Park consultation on Hill Cove Mountains in West island

  

  The Falkland Islands Environment Department has launched a consultation on the proposed designation of the FIG owned land in the Hill Cove Mountains on West Falkland as a National Park.