Falkland Islands

• Wednesday, August 6th 2025 - 07:21 UTC

  Falklands congratulates RFA on its 120th anniversary: Be it war or natural disasters, they are always there

  

  The Falkland Islands Government Office in London, FIGO, has wished the RFA.(Royal Fleet Auxiliary) Headquarters a very happy 120th birthday, The wishes in the name of all the Falklands, remember RFA played a crucial role to the Liberation of the Islands in 1982.

• Wednesday, August 6th 2025 - 07:20 UTC

  Falklands Government opens search for future Telecommunications provider

  

  Following approval by Executive Council, the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has opened an international search for future providers of telecommunications. This work, which relates to the period after the end of Sure’s current exclusive license, is being led by FIG’s appointed consultants, Cambridge Management Consulting.

• Tuesday, August 5th 2025 - 08:54 UTC

  Falklands’ new Governor’s message in support of the Islands’ defense and future

  

  The first formal address of the new Falkland Islands Governor, Colin Martin Reynolds, following the swearing in ceremony, in which he received all the symbols of his position, was well received by the local population particularly the reaffirmation of the United Kingdom’s commitment to the defense, future and cooperation with the Falklands’ people.

• Tuesday, August 5th 2025 - 08:32 UTC

  South Georgia, forty year old Antarctica iceberg breaking up and drifting north

  

  Almost four decades after breaking from Antarctica’s Filchner Ice Shelf, a still massive iceberg is showing its age. The berg, named A-23A, is shedding large chunks of ice as it drifts in the southern South Atlantic Ocean, about 2,400 kilometers north of its birthplace.

• Sunday, August 3rd 2025 - 11:04 UTC

  Falklands, invitation to celebrate launching of the new bank note collection

  

  The Falkland Islands Government invites the public to an event celebrating the launch of the new banknote collection for the Falkland Islands. The new banknotes enter circulation on Falklands Day (14th August) and will be launched at a reception on Wednesday, 13th August, at the Historic Dockyard Museum from 6pm.

• Thursday, July 31st 2025 - 21:26 UTC

  Transformed St Helena veteran vessel will be visiting Falklands in 2026/2027

  

  Falkland Islands residents, originally from the island of St. Helena, most probably during the next year, might see the revival of a vessel that for many decades was the only link with South Africa. However, this time refurbished, with different colors and as an exclusive boutique, at most 98 passengers, RMS St Helena, will be sailing the roaring forties and targeting Antarctica expeditions.

• Tuesday, July 29th 2025 - 19:50 UTC

  Falklands Legislative Assembly welcomes incoming Governor Colin Martin-Reynolds CMG

  

  The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly is pleased to welcome Mr Colin Martin-Reynolds CMG as the incoming Governor of the Falkland Islands and His Majesty’s Commissioner for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Mr Martin-Reynolds was officially sworn in this morning at The Court & Council Chambers in the presence of Members of the Legislative Assembly, the Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands Government, and members of the Falklands Community.

• Tuesday, July 29th 2025 - 08:17 UTC

  Falklands, swearing ceremony for Governor Designate on Tuesday 29 July

  

  A release from Gilbert House, Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has published that the Swearing in Ceremony for the Falkland Islands Governor Designate, Mr Colin Martin-Reynolds CMG will take place in the Court and Assembly Chamber this Tuesday 29 July 2025, commencing at 09:00 hrs.

• Monday, July 28th 2025 - 09:16 UTC

  Falklands, Paras final exercise in and around Stanley with UAS technology

  

  British Forces in South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) has reported that the Third Battalion, the Parachute Regiment, conducted their final exercise, Cape Bayonet, in the Falkland Islands as BFSAI’s Roulement Infantry Company (RIC).

• Friday, July 25th 2025 - 13:37 UTC

  Falklands: Legislative Assembly wishes fond farewell to Governor Alison Blake CMG

  

  The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly and the people of the Falkland Islands extend their heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Her Excellency, Governor Alison Blake, and Colonel Peter Henry as they prepare to leave the Islands.