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Montevideo, June 4th 2025 - 17:26 UTC

Falkland Islands

  • Thursday, March 14th 2024 - 08:26 UTC

    “We want a good relationship with Argentina, but will never negotiate Falkland Islanders rights”

    “My right honorable Friend the Foreign Secretary reassured the Islanders about our enduring commitment during his welcome visit to the Falkland Islands last month,” David Rutley

    ”The UK Government will always protect and promote the Falkland Islanders’ right of self-determination and only they can decide their future. We want a good relationship with Argentina, but have been very clear that we will never negotiate away the Islanders’ democratic rights. My right honorable Friend the Foreign Secretary (Lord David Cameron) reassured the Islanders about our enduring commitment during his welcome visit to the Falkland Islands last month,“ David Rutley, Under Secretary for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, replied to questions from Parliament members on Tuesday, who asked ”What steps he is taking to uphold the Falkland Islanders right to self determination?.

  • Wednesday, March 13th 2024 - 14:30 UTC

    Falklands and Portsmouth Youth Parliaments forge strong bonds across 8,000 Miles

    The virtual meeting between the Falkland Islands Youth Parliament and the Portsmouth Youth Cabinet. Credit: Stephen Morgan MP

    The Falkland Islands Youth Parliament recently engaged in a virtual meeting with their counterparts from Portsmouth, UK, spanning over 8,000 miles, to exchange ideas and discuss pressing youth issues.

  • Wednesday, March 13th 2024 - 10:37 UTC

    Falklands representative joins Commonwealth Day celebrations in London

    ”Despite not being a member of the Commonwealth, the Falkland Islands enjoy a close association with the organisation and many Commonwealth Member States,” Richard Hyslop said.

    Richard Hyslop, the Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK & Europe, along with Member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, Jack Ford MLA, participated in a series of events in London to commemorate Commonwealth Day.

  • Tuesday, March 12th 2024 - 11:15 UTC

    Argentine Foreign Ministry summons British Ambassador over South Atlantic moves

    Hayes met with Deputy Foreign Minister Sahores and other officials but not with Mondino

    The Argentine Foreign Ministry summoned British Ambassador Kirsty Hayes to express the “concern” of the government of President Javier Milei over recent unilateral actions taken by the United Kingdom in the South Atlantic, including Foreign Secretary David Cameron's recent visit to the Falkland/Malvinas Islands and London's announcement to expand the Marine Protected Area.

  • Tuesday, March 12th 2024 - 11:15 UTC

    Falklands sends more firefighters and FIDF to combat fire at Sea Lion Island

    FIGAS aircraft and FPV Lilibet are involved in the firefighting operation

    Falkland Islands firefighters continued to fight the fire at Sea Lion island over the weekend. On Monday 11 March additional firefighters have been sent to Sea Lion Island to provide further support. Members of the FIDF, Falkland Islands Defense Force, are also being sent out to provide logistic support for the firefighters.

  • Tuesday, March 12th 2024 - 10:13 UTC

    King Charles III message on the 75th anniversary of the Commonwealth

    The Commonwealth represents a third of humanity, from all regions of the world, with all the different experiences, knowledge, and aspirations that this brings.

    The seventy-fifth anniversary of The Commonwealth is a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey that our unique family of free and independent nations has made since 1949, King Charles III started his speech.. 

  • Tuesday, March 12th 2024 - 10:07 UTC

    Falklands Legislative Assembly Commemorates Commonwealth Day 2024

    The 'windy' morning ceremony on Monday 11th March at Victory Green

    As the Commonwealth of Nations marks Commonwealth Day, the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the shared values and principles upheld by the Commonwealth community.

  • Monday, March 11th 2024 - 10:58 UTC

    Argentine Coast Guard charges for air rescue of South Korean fisherman

    The rescue operation took place over a week ago some 261 nautical miles from the city of Puerto Madryn, outside the Argentine EEZ

    A crew member from a South Korean vessel operating in the South Atlantic was air-evacuated by the Argentine Coast Guard and hospitalized in Trelew following an emergency case of appendicitis.

  • Saturday, March 9th 2024 - 08:55 UTC

    Falklands Legislative Assembly Celebrates International Women’s Day

    Falklands elected Legislative Assembly, the Islands autonomous government, has two women among its eight members, MLA Teslyn Barkman and MLA Leona Roberts (Pic FB)

    On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly proudly joins the global community in celebrating the achievements and contributions of women around the world. This annual observance serves as a reminder of the ongoing journey towards gender equality and the empowerment of women in all aspects of society, both locally and internationally.

  • Thursday, March 7th 2024 - 10:00 UTC

    RFA Diligence: Veteran of Falklands and Gulf wars headed for scrapping

    Chartered by UK during the critical months of the Falklands War in 1982, and later purchased for £25m in 1983, this ship has been at the forefront of naval logistics and repair

    RFA Diligence, a forward repair ship, finds its storied career ending not with a bang, but with the quiet anticipation of scrapping. Commissioned in 1981, and having served with distinction through conflicts such as the Falklands War and the Gulf War, this vessel's journey from a civilian oil rig support ship to a key military asset symbolizes the adaptability and resilience required in naval warfare.