Falkland Islands

• 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.

• Thursday, May 8th 2025 - 15:20 UTC

  Brazil’s new World Map sparks debate: A southern perspective on global geography

  

  Brazil has launched a new world map that places the South American nation at the center of the world, challenging traditional Eurocentric perspectives. Released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), the map is part of the country’s updated Geographical Atlas, emphasizing Brazil's prominence in global affairs.

• Monday, May 5th 2025 - 06:11 UTC

  Argentina remembers the sinking of General Belgrano on May 2nd 1982

  

  Last Friday, 2nd May Argentina held a remembrance ceremony of the sinking of ARA General Belgrano, which was the largest single loss of lives during the Falkland Islands conflict of 1982.The ceremony took place at the Puerto Belgrano Naval Base headed by Defense minister Luis Petri and all the commanders of the Argentine armed forces three services.

• Saturday, May 3rd 2025 - 08:46 UTC

  Falklands’ first Loligo season, despite earlier closure, was ‘relatively good’ FIFCA and Spanish associates agree

  

  The Falkland Islands Fishing Companies Association (FIFCA) and its Spanish associates said that following the early closure of the first Loligo season, (March first/27 April) given the scientific reports, and with total catches close to 38,000 tons, it was a relatively good season.