Tag: British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI)

Tuesday, April 26th 2022 - 09:38 UTC
BFSAI command at Falklands commemorates Liberation of South Georgia

The British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, stationed at Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands, commemorated on Monday 25th April the 40th anniversary of the liberation of South Georgia.
Tuesday, January 25th 2022 - 09:06 UTC
Falklands Government appoints new Director of Health and Social Services

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has announced the appointment of Thomas (Tom) Bale as the new Director of Health and Social Services, taking up the position from 14 February 2022.
Thursday, November 4th 2021 - 09:39 UTC
Falklands' annual service of Remembrance will take place Sunday 14 November

Gilbert House in the Falkland Islands has announced the arrangements for Sunday, 14 November 2021, Remembrance Sunday. The Annual Service of Remembrance, this year commemorating the 103rd anniversary of the end of the First World War, will be held in Christ Church Cathedral commencing at 9.30 am.
Friday, February 12th 2021 - 09:40 UTC
Falklands emphasizes the Restriction of Movement declaration on access to MPC

The Falkland Islands government has reviewed and emphasized the Declaration of Emergency restriction movements, under regulations 11 and 12, which remain in full force, particularly referred to MPC and dependencies access, and possible essential travel.
Friday, July 17th 2020 - 07:09 UTC
Falklands' South Atlantic air bridge: more seats available for civilians

In light of the recent unavoidable disruptions to the South Atlantic Air Bridge (SAA) schedule, British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) have been looking at options to increase the frequency of access to Southbound flights for Falkland Islands Government (FIG) fare-paying passengers.
Saturday, June 20th 2020 - 10:15 UTC
Falklands: Stanley/MPC travel restrictions lifted; confinement measures relaxed

The Falklands Government, FIG, and the British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, given the current pandemic situation in the Islands, announced on Friday the lifting of travel restrictions between Stanley and Mount Pleasant Complex.
Friday, May 8th 2020 - 08:45 UTC
Governor praises the admirable public sector of the Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands' Nigel Phillips, CBE, this week praised the response of the Public Service to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 and associated restrictions. Speaking at the daily Covid-19 update on Wednesday, Mr. Phillips said, “lockdown, as it has become known, can be difficult and the government has introduced a range of measures that are targeted to support individuals and businesses in these unprecedented times.
Tuesday, April 14th 2020 - 19:01 UTC
Another six positive Covid 19 cases at MPA in Falkland Islands

The Government of the Falkland Islands reported on Tuesday that another six positive cases of COVID 19 cases have been identified, following the processing of a large batch of test results that were sent to UK.
Monday, December 16th 2019 - 09:15 UTC
HMS Scott joins the search for the missing Chilean C130 Hercules

The Royal Navy vessel HMS Scott arrived on Sunday in the search area, to provide support to the Chilean military in their response to the loss of a C130 that went missing earlier in the week in the Southern Atlantic Ocean.
Wednesday, December 11th 2019 - 18:32 UTC
Search for missing Chilean aircraft becomes international matter

No progress has been reported by Wednesday afternoon in the search for the missing Chilean Air Force (FACh) Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport aircraft with which all radio contact was lost at 6.13 p.m. Monday.