Falkland Islands

Tuesday, December 26th 2023 - 07:32 UTC
Falklands Legislative Assembly members Christmas message

Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly shared a Christmas best wishes message in the last session of 2023. Be it not for defense, which remains a UK responsibility, the eight elected members of the Assembly are in fact the internal government of the Falklands.
Sunday, December 24th 2023 - 16:09 UTC
Argentine airplane from 1982 to be restored and shown at museum?

The Italian-built Aermacchi MB-339 used by then-Argentine Navy Lt Owen Crippa on May 21, 1982, to attack the HMS Argonaut is about to be flown from the United States to be restored in the city of Sunchales and later displayed at a museum, it was reported last week.
Friday, December 22nd 2023 - 10:15 UTC
UK Prime Minister committed to defending Falklands' wish to remain British

In his Christmas 2023 Message, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak invites the people of the Falkland Islands to look forward with pride and confidence sure of your determination to shape your own future and remain belonging to the British Family.
Thursday, December 21st 2023 - 10:29 UTC
Falklands festivity: Christmas lights switched on in Stanley

Christmas lights were switched on this week in the Falkland Islands capital, the City of Stanley. It was rather late, around 10pm because it's so near midsummer in the South Atlantic and in the Falklands that means light until late. Finally feeling festive!
Wednesday, December 20th 2023 - 20:22 UTC
Falklands, new confirmed avian influenza case: black browed albatross

On Tuesday 28 November 2023 a black-browed albatross, that was found dead on Steeple Jason, was swabbed for highly pathogenic avian influenza. A positive result was returned.
Tuesday, December 19th 2023 - 16:47 UTC
Falkland Islands Government Air Service Marks 75 Years of Essential Aviation

The Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) proudly commemorates 75 years of service to the Falkland Islands, showcasing a rich history of connecting communities, transporting passengers, and supporting various essential functions.
Tuesday, December 19th 2023 - 10:09 UTC
Falklands' Patrol HMS Forth visits South Georgia as part of its protection and bio diversity duties

The Falkland Islands patrol vessel HMS Forth, has paid a visit to the island of South Georgia, where it met some of its permanent residents, penguins and seals, to look after their well being and the environment.
Tuesday, December 19th 2023 - 09:30 UTC
South Georgia ensures environmental protection for its maritime zone until 2028

In a significant step towards supporting marine conservation efforts in the South Atlantic, the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) has announced the successful transition of ownership of Pharos Marine Limited (part of the Falklands based Byron group) to Workboat Services Limited, WBS, ensuring the continued operational presence of the vessel MV Pharos SG in the South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands Maritime Zone.
Sunday, December 17th 2023 - 15:59 UTC
Argentina appoints a new Malvinas Secretary, an academic with vast experience in maritime issues

Argentine foreign minister, Diana Mondino has named Paola Di Chiaro, an academic with a political science background, involved with domestic maritime think tank issues, and linked to German Christian Democrat foundation Konrad Adenauer, as the new head of the Malvinas Islands Secretariat.
Friday, December 15th 2023 - 08:12 UTC
UK and Overseas Territories, “a modern partnership for a stronger British family”

The Government of the United Kingdom, and democratically elected Governments of the British Overseas Territories of Anguilla, Ascension, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, St Helena, Tristan da Cunha, and Turks and Caicos Islands met on 14 to 15 November 2023 to decide the following Joint Declaration.