Falkland Islands

Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 10:39 UTC
Falklands Government reminds nomination protocols for Medal and Honors

The Falkland Islands Government is reminding the public of the specific protocols that are in place when nominating someone for a medal or honor.
Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 08:18 UTC
Falklands further education students celebrate results: 97% pass rates

On Thursday 17 August, 18 Falkland Islands students who have been studying in further education for A levels and other Level 3 qualifications received their results. The Education Department is delighted to confirm that there was a 97% pass rate across 19 different subjects.
Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 07:43 UTC
“God bless you Harold”, The Times obituary

Harold Briley's obituary by The Times, published Tuesday, August 22, 2023. - Reporter who broadcast the first news of Argentina’s invasion of the Falklands in 1982 and later campaigned for the Islanders’ rights.
Saturday, August 19th 2023 - 10:06 UTC
Falklands' delegation to Uruguay's Prado agriculture trade show

The Falkland Islands delegation for this year’s Prado agricultural trade show in Uruguay show are all set to attend.
Friday, August 18th 2023 - 09:56 UTC
Falklands discusses Capital projects and how to make them more understandable

Capital projects, purpose, priorities, financing, timetable, over costs, and delivery have been and are a headache for most governments in the world and under the most diverse systems. And Falklands, with ample funds and surplus budgets. could be no exception, thus progress on how capital projects are reported publicly was discussed in the Standing Finance Committee last week.
Friday, August 18th 2023 - 09:12 UTC
Falklands teams begin Punta Arenas Hockey on Ice Winter Cup Classic on Saturday

This weekend, (Saturday, Sunday), all of the Falkland Islands teams competing at the Hockey Winter Cup Classic in Punta Arenas will be playing as the matches are officially commencing.
Thursday, August 17th 2023 - 11:08 UTC
Falklands Veteran and SAMA cofounder honored with the British Empire Medal

A Falklands War veteran has been awarded a British Empire Medal for his voluntary work to help his fellow veterans. Denzil Connick, 66, from Blackwood, was honored in King Charles III’s first-ever Birthday Honors list.
Wednesday, August 16th 2023 - 10:30 UTC
Falklands Regional Student competition 2023

The Falkland Islands Government and the British Embassies in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay are inviting university students to participate in the Regional Student Competition 2023 in the Falklands.
Wednesday, August 16th 2023 - 10:12 UTC
Falklands to continue asphalting MPA Road to the airport

The Falklands Islands Public Works Department (PWD) has announced that road works are soon to resume on the MPA Road to the international airport, in preparation for the asphalting to be undertaken this coming season. Work is expected to start on Thursday 31 August 2023.
Tuesday, August 15th 2023 - 10:08 UTC
A Falklands Day full of celebrations, King's message and flag flying in Parliament

14 August is Falklands Day and commemorates the first sighting of the Falkland Islands on that day in 1592 by the English navigator and explorer, John Davis, on board his 120 ton vessel 'Desire'. Davis (1550-1605) was one of the principal navigators under Queen Elizabeth I.