Falkland Islands

Wednesday, July 20th 2022 - 10:40 UTC
Falklands expects a great summer season: return of cruise ships and air links

The Falkland Islands Tourist Board has released its July newsletter in which it gives an update of what everybody is expecting to be a great summer season after a hiatus of two years because of the pandemic.
Wednesday, July 20th 2022 - 10:35 UTC
A decommissioned C 130 Hercules to honor Argentine combatants fallen in the Falklands' war

A decommissioned Hercules C 130 from the Argentine Air Force and which was involved in combat, transport, surveillance, and supply operations during the Falkland Islands war has arrived at Pilar, a city in the province of Buenos Aires, where there is a monument to the fallen during the 1982 conflict.
Wednesday, July 20th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
The Red Ensign Group Conference opened in the Isle of Man

Dealing with the challenges of maritime and coastal state responsibilities is coming under the spotlight at the annual Red Ensign Group (REG) Conference. Challenges of the sector include recovery of maritime following the pandemic, environmental and coastal concerns, as well as commercial competition.
Tuesday, July 19th 2022 - 15:45 UTC
Fortuna Ltd. announces new Strategic Advisor

Fortuna Ltd. announced on Tuesday the appointment of Barry Rowland as Strategic Advisor of the Falklands' company. “Barry is well known to many people in the islands. He will be working alongside the board, supporting the Managing Director and General Manager,” Fortuna expressed in a statement.
Tuesday, July 19th 2022 - 09:51 UTC
Falklands black browed albatross: from prey feeding to fishery discards

Falklands' located South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute, SAERI, PhD researcher Amanda Kuepfer and her collaborators have published in the ICES Journal of Marine Science on discard use by black-browed albatross chicks, and how this relates to natural foraging conditions and breeding success.
Monday, July 18th 2022 - 08:25 UTC
Tierra del Fuego awards Chilean and Nicaraguan ambassadors Malvinas Feat 40th anniversary medallion

Ambassadors from Chile and Nicaragua in Argentina visited the province of Tierra del Fuego where they were awarded medals commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Malvinas Feat, and were congratulated for their respective governments' unrelenting support to the Malvinas Cause.
Friday, July 15th 2022 - 10:01 UTC
Bookings good for coming season says Falklands Tourism Board Executive Director

The 2022-23 tourist season is “looking good,” says Falkland Islands Tourist Board (FITB) Executive Director Stephanie Middleton, as cruise ships with passenger numbers upwards of a thousand are expected to return to the Falkland Islands for the first time in three years.
Thursday, July 14th 2022 - 09:56 UTC
Falkland Islands’ donation to Ukrainian people reaches £42 thousand

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) confirmed that a total of £42,038.10 was raised and passed to charity, United Kingdom. The charity will use the donation to help UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) teams deliver life-saving aid to people forced to flee their homes in Ukraine.
Wednesday, July 13th 2022 - 09:39 UTC
Falklands' SAERI project on Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems of the Southwest Atlantic

Research from the Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VME) project has been showcased at the GeoHab Conference held at The Venice International University in Italy during the month of May 2022.
Tuesday, July 12th 2022 - 18:34 UTC
End of Falklands War: Euphoric home welcome for SS Canberra and returning troops in Southampton

On Monday 11 July 1982, forty years ago, the SS Canberra – an ocean liner requisitioned by the British Ministry of Defense to transport personnel - returned from the Falklands conflict to Southampton, where she was escorted by a fleet of small vessels and some 2,500 members of the Armed Forces were greeted by cheering crowds.