Falkland Islands

Wednesday, March 29th 2023 - 10:15 UTC
Falklands Licensing of Communications Services: Consultation Paper

Falklands Communications Regulator has released a consultation paper, which proposes some changes to the communications licensing regime in the Islands. The paper looks to:
Monday, March 27th 2023 - 10:28 UTC
Declaration of Santo Domingo supports Argentina's claim over South Atlantic islands

The XXVIII Ibero American Summit -the first to be held on-site after the Covid-19 pandemic- concluded Saturday with the so-called “Declaration of Santo Domingo” whereby the group reportedly supported Argentina's claim to the Falkland/Malvinas Islands together with other issues such as gender equality, energy transition, and the promotion of Spanish / Portuguese bilingualism.
Monday, March 27th 2023 - 10:11 UTC
Falklands Sea Lion development offshore could be reached next year, estimates Rockhopper Exploration

A final investment decision for the long-stalled Sea Lion development offshore the Falkland Islands could be reached in 2024, Rockhopper, a partner in the project announced in its site, after Navitas Petroleum, the project operator, presented it with an updated development plan.
Sunday, March 26th 2023 - 14:55 UTC
Fernández thanks Ibero-American Summit support on Malvinas

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Saturday thanked att attendees at the XXVIII Ibero-American Summit for their unanimous support in a joint declaration urging the United Kingdom to resume talks regarding the Falklands/Malvinas Islands issue.
Saturday, March 25th 2023 - 10:36 UTC
Falklands, no confirmed cases of avian influenza in wild or domestic birds

The Veterinary Department can confirm that, following a major implementation of enhanced bio-security across the Islands, there have, to date, been no confirmed cases of avian influenza (bird flu) in the Falkland Islands wild or domestic birds.
Saturday, March 25th 2023 - 10:33 UTC
Falklands retains global A+ investment rating; financial and political stability crucial for the achievement

The Falkland Islands Government is pleased to confirm that, following a detailed review of updated fiscal and economic information, supported by a process of confidential interviews with FIG officers and other stakeholders, including representatives of the business community, S&P Global Ratings have confirmed the sovereign rating for the Falkland Islands remains at A+ with a stable outlook.
Saturday, March 25th 2023 - 10:30 UTC
Falklands contracts qualified explosive ordnance disposal expert for housing development

Following an extraordinary sitting of ExCo, it has been approved for Fenix Insight Ltd to provide a qualified Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Adviser for the development works of Bennett’s Paddock. This decision follows the discovery of a number of unexploded munitions while excavation work has been undertaken to develop properties.
Saturday, March 25th 2023 - 10:15 UTC
Strike in UK: Important information for British passport holders

The Customs & Immigration Service would like to inform the public that a strike is planned by staff of the UK Passport Office for five weeks between 3 April to 5 May in England, Scotland and Wales – in a dispute about jobs, pay and conditions. A quarter of the Passport Office’s 4000 employees are expected to take part in the strike.
Thursday, March 23rd 2023 - 10:55 UTC
Bali, Indonesia will host the Special Committee on Decolonization, Pacific Region

The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization approved the guidelines and rules of procedure for its 2023 Pacific Regional Seminar, which will be held in Bali, Indonesia, from 24 to 26 May.
Friday, March 17th 2023 - 09:25 UTC
Falklands Education Director discusses history school curriculum with Uruguayan media

Sarah Stannard, Director of Education of the Falkland Islands, told Paula Ojeda of Montevideo's El Observador how the 1982 War is taught to schoolchildren in the South Atlantic British overseas territories where fighting took place. The story was published this week.