Falkland Islands

• Tuesday, March 11th 2025 - 10:00 UTC

  Falklands, VSAT Public Consultation Launched

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is seeking views from the public on the proposed changes to the policy that guides the issuing of VSAT licenses and the associated fee level. The proposed changes were recently considered by Executive Council in response to the community petition and Select Committee process that took place last year.

• Tuesday, March 11th 2025 - 09:59 UTC

  Falklands BFSAI stationed, support BAS in reconnaissance mission in Antarctica

  

  The British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI continue to support the British Antarctic Survey following a reconnaissance mission over the Union Glacier, Antarctica.

• Monday, March 10th 2025 - 14:09 UTC

  Falkland Islands Join Global Celebrations for Commonwealth Day

  

  The Falkland Islands have joined nations worldwide in celebrating Commonwealth Day, reaffirming their commitment to democracy, peace, and international cooperation within the 56-member Commonwealth.

• Monday, March 10th 2025 - 08:42 UTC

  Falklands celebrates Commonwealth Day; King Charles III Message

  

  In honor of Commonwealth Day this Monday the 10th of March the Union Flag will be raised alongside the Falkland Islands Flag on Victory Green. This will be in the company of Members of the elected Legislative Assembly, and the Acting Governor Dave Morgan, gathering at Victory Green at 815am. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

• Monday, March 10th 2025 - 08:38 UTC

  Falklands, dead Gentoo penguins return positive for avian influenza

  

  Last Wednesday, 05 March 2025, dead Gentoo Penguins on the Falkland Islands Cape Dolphin turned out positive to the highly pathogenic avian influenza. Swabs from three of a few Gentoo Penguins found dead at Laskaridis acreages colony on Cape Dolphin returned positive for avian influenza.

• Saturday, March 8th 2025 - 13:23 UTC

  Falklands Legislative Assembly marks International Women’s Day

  

  As the world marks International Women’s Day on March 8, the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has taken the opportunity to celebrate and recognize the contributions of women and girls within the community.

• Friday, March 7th 2025 - 10:49 UTC

  Falklands’ flag and Union Jack at half-mast to mark funeral of ex MLA Ian Hansen

  

  This Thursday March 6th, the Falkland Islands flag and the Union Jack flew at half-mast in remembrance of the former Member of the elected Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, Ian Hansen whose funeral took place today.

• Friday, March 7th 2025 - 08:16 UTC

  How Shackleton’s Endurance was found, Falklands Maritime Heritage

  

  Celebrating the 3rd anniversary of finding Endurance, the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust has released for the first time an animated film of the full route of the Endurance22 team from the start of their search in Cape Town to finding it in the Weddell Sea, with input from Falkland Islander Mensun Bound’s daily diaries

• Wednesday, March 5th 2025 - 09:40 UTC

  A23a iceberg poses no threat to South Georgia, for now

  

  The world's largest iceberg, A23a, has grounded 73 kilometers off South Georgia Island, alleviating concerns about a potential collision that could have disrupted the local wildlife's food supply. The iceberg, weighing nearly one billion tons, has been drifting north from Antarctica since 2020. Its current position reduces risks to the region's penguins and seals.

• Wednesday, March 5th 2025 - 09:40 UTC

  Falklands, Executive Council decision on VSAT Select Committee recommendations

  

  At an extraordinary meeting of Falkland Islands Executive Council on 28 February, Members discussed a paper on proposals for consideration following the recommendations of the Select Committee in relation to VSAT Licensing.