Falkland Islands

Wednesday, May 14th 2025 - 13:48 UTC
EU tariffs on Falklands exports, “we are in ongoing discussions”, says FCDO

A specific question in UK Parliament on the Falkland Islands Government urgent call to the UK Government for the use of the current UK/EU reset agreement as an opportunity to remove the detrimental post-Brexit tariffs on Falklands exports, received from Foreign Secretary David Lammy a brief reply of “ongoing discussions”.
Wednesday, May 14th 2025 - 13:41 UTC
UK Ambassador to Argentina visits Falklands Office in London

UK’s recently appointed ambassador to Argentina, David Cairns visited the Falkland Islands Government Office in London where he met with Representative Richard Hyslop and other staff from FIGO.
Wednesday, May 14th 2025 - 11:24 UTC
Falklands Consolidated Fisheries Trust awards applications close 31st May

The Falkland Islands Consolidated Fisheries Ltd., over the past five years has made 23 awards assisting individuals in further education and training, which in the long-term will benefit the Falklands community.
Monday, May 12th 2025 - 23:39 UTC
Falklands, 40th anniversary of Mount Pleasant Complex and its air, sea and land military facilities

Mount Pleasant Complex is marking its 40th year as an Royal Air Force fighter and transport presence in the Falkland Islands. Some fitty three kilometers southwest of the capital, Stanley, MPC was officially opened on 12 May 1985 by Prince Andrew, and became fully operational the following year, May 1986, making it the newest permanent air base for the RAF.
Monday, May 12th 2025 - 10:56 UTC
Falklands and Antarctica in the World Longest 301-Day Cruise scheduled 2027

The longest 301-day world voyage across five continents and over 100 countries will be launched in November 2027 points out the Residential cruise line Villa Vie Residences.
Monday, May 12th 2025 - 10:25 UTC
South Georgia, Expressions of Interest for the time charter of a UK-Flagged Fisheries Patrol Vessel

The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) is seeking expressions of interest for the Time Charter of a UK-flagged Fisheries Patrol Vessel (FPV).
Saturday, May 10th 2025 - 08:08 UTC
Falklands, new engineering support for HMS Forth and MPC

In the windswept South Atlantic, the Naval Engineering Falkland Islands (NEFI) team has consistently been an important supporting element of the Royal Navy’s regional operations, mainly with HMS Forth stationed at MPC. Marking a major change in their organizational structure, the former NEFI team has become part of Forward Support Unit (FSU) Archimedes.
Friday, May 9th 2025 - 00:12 UTC
Falklands: Film on life in the Islands during the Second World War

On the 80th anniversary of VE Day, watch our short film reflecting on life in the Falklands during The Second World War.
Friday, May 9th 2025 - 00:11 UTC
Falklands launches public consultation on Economic Development Strategy

The Falkland Islands Government is asking the public on their views ahead of the development of a new Economic Development Strategy (EDS) for the Falkland Islands.
Thursday, May 8th 2025 - 18:17 UTC
Falkland Islands commemorates 80th Anniversary of VE Day with tributes and events

The Falkland Islands marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day today, joining global commemorations to honor those who served and sacrificed during the Second World War. VE Day, which signifies the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945, is recognized as a powerful symbol of hope, unity, and resilience against tyranny.