Falkland Islands

Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - 10:49 UTC
Strong gusting winds reported in the Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands residents have been made aware of the predicted strong gusting winds that are forecast for 12/13 February, and the possible damage to their residences.
Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - 10:44 UTC
Germany size algae bloom around Falklands caught by Copernicus sentinel satellite

The European Union Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission back in November 2023 documented a vast algae bloom around the Falkland Islands, highlighting the interplay with oceanic currents, points out a report from SciTechDaily.
Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - 10:34 UTC
UK Antarctic Heritage Trust celebrates 80th birthday of Port Lockroy

The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust is recalling that on 11 February, the flagship site Port Lockroy celebrated its 80th birthday, and that over the coming weeks the Trust has further celebration plans. Particularly on Wednesday 21 February 2024 to enjoy the story of Operation Tabarin: From Secret Mission to Penguin Post Office, the first in the third season of online talks, “Antarctica In Sight: Live!”
Tuesday, February 6th 2024 - 11:03 UTC
Falklands and peat lands: first two of four Carbon flux towers installed

The Falkland Islands Government, working closely with Falklands Conservation, South Atlantic Environmental Research Institution (SAERI), British Antarctic Survey (BAS), UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) and the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), are delighted to see the installation of the first two of four Carbon flux towers.
Tuesday, February 6th 2024 - 10:58 UTC
Britain fully confident in Falklands' security and capability of the three services

Britain remains fully confident in the security of the Falkland Islands and in the capability to defend them underlined a release from the Ministry of Defense, in response to a report in the London media claiming it only relies in a small Royal Navy patrol vessel and four RAF Typhoons to protect the South Atlantic archipelago.
Tuesday, February 6th 2024 - 10:15 UTC
UK Royal Navy leads NATO largest exercise since the Cold War

The Royal Navy's flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth's departure to lead the largest NATO exercise since the Cold War has been cancelled at the last minute after an “issue” with a propeller shaft was spotted during final checks.
Monday, February 5th 2024 - 10:53 UTC
Falklands oil industry: UK complete support, but no financial backing for islands’ bonds

Exploring the viability of the oil industry in the Falkland Islands is building up since its Readiness program in 2014 and has been further boosted by recent agreements among companies interested in developing potential projects, but it recently also faced an unexpected technical hurdle from the UK Treasury Department. Nevertheless, London once again ratified support for the Falkland's right to explore and exploit its natural resources.
Monday, February 5th 2024 - 10:41 UTC
Falklands reminds increase in the rate of Embarkation Tax for air passengers

The Falkland Islands government reminds that as agreed in the Budget for 2023/24, the rate of embarkation tax payable by passengers departing the Falkland Islands by air, in accordance with the Embarkation Tax Regulations Ordinance 1999, was increased from £27 to £30 per passenger, with effect from Monday 1 January 2024.
Monday, February 5th 2024 - 10:30 UTC
Falklands, visiting delegation of Welsh parliamentarians begins contacts

Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly received on Saturday the visit of esteemed representatives from the Senedd Cymru – the Welsh Parliament, fostering greater exchange between the Falkland Islands and Wales.
Wednesday, January 31st 2024 - 11:07 UTC
Tales from the Southern Seas: A Uruguayan in the Falklands

Bettina Alberti Arriaga, who was the student competition winner from Uruguay, has published an article about her visit to the Falkland Islands.