Falkland Islands

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

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

  

  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.

• Thursday, March 7th 2024 - 09:08 UTC

  Falklands appoints Explosive Ordnance Advisor; mines found on Hell's Kitchen beach

  

  Following the sitting of the Falkland Islands ExCo on Tuesday 27 February, a phased clearance proposal from Fenix Insight Limited was approved. The proposal includes the provision of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Advisor, following the discovery of a number of mines at Hell’s Kitchen beach on the designated Government Reserve, located on the Murrell Peninsula.

• Tuesday, March 5th 2024 - 16:42 UTC

  Falklands budget increase for national sports facility including artificial ice for skating ring

  

  In 2019 the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) and the National Sports Council (NSC) agreed that investment in sports in the Falkland Islands was a key priority and a dedicated sports facility should be developed. FIG’s technical experts calculated that the cost of the facilities that would be required to future proof the facility would be around £6-£10m depending on detailed specifications.

• 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