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• Thursday, August 1st 2024 - 10:50 UTC

  Falklands stands down on Argos Georgia missing crewmembers recovery

  

  On Wednesday 31 July 2024, the Falkland Islands Government formally stood down the recovery efforts to locate the missing crew members following the loss of the fishing vessel Argos Georgia. This follows consideration of all circumstances and in line with all international requirements.

• Saturday, July 27th 2024 - 08:24 UTC

  Argos Georgia tragedy: Falklands government critical of some media coverage

  

  The long extenuating, overexposed incident and tragedy of longliner Argos Georgia during the week has not been without controversy and as such it was pointed out by the autonomous government of the Falkland Islands, epicenter of the heart breaking situation and recovery operations.

• Wednesday, July 24th 2024 - 15:27 UTC

  Falkland Islands authorities respond to Argos Georgia incident

  

  The Falkland Islands Maritime Authority reported an emergency situation involving the fishing vessel Argos Georgia on Monday, July 22, 2024. The vessel, with 27 crew members on board, began taking on water approximately 200 miles east of Stanley, prompting an immediate request for assistance.

• Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 - 23:03 UTC

  Falklands New Power Station project in Stanley to begin, end of unplanned power cuts?

  

  Following approval at Executive Council on Tuesday 25 June, the Falkland Islands Government Public Works Department can now proceed with the final design and delivery program for the New Power Station in Stanley.

• Wednesday, May 22nd 2024 - 10:45 UTC

  Falklands launches program to modernize anti-discrimination legislation

  

  The Falkland Island Government is embarking on a work program to modernize the Falkland Islands equalities legislation and further protect every individual in the Falklands from discriminatory practices and behaviors. The long-term aim is to introduce the Falkland Islands' first comprehensive legislation against discrimination, whilst ensuring the Falkland Islands meet their international obligations and commitments made in the Islands Plan 2022-2026.

• Thursday, April 11th 2024 - 09:59 UTC

  Ferries breakdown leave West Falkland and outer islands sea isolated

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) was notified on Friday 5 April 2024 by Workboat Services Limited that Concordia Bay, the vessel contracted to undertake the Ferry and Coastal Shipping contract, had suffered a mechanical failure.

• Tuesday, March 26th 2024 - 12:06 UTC

  Falkland Islands' A+ rating retained, signals economic strength

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has announced the retention of its global A+ sovereign rating by S&P Global Ratings, with a stable outlook. This rating reflects the government's strong financial capacity and prudent fiscal policies.

• Wednesday, March 20th 2024 - 12:38 UTC

  Falkland Islands Government representatives attend all-party Parliamentary Group meeting

  

  The Falkland Islands Government Representatives, Richard Hyslop and Michael Betts, participated in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Falkland Islands, held in the Houses of Parliament.

• Tuesday, March 19th 2024 - 10:56 UTC

  Falklands' government donation to Red Cross Appeal for Israel and occupied Palestinian Territory

  

  The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly is pleased to announce the approval of a £5,000 donation to the International Red Cross in January, aimed at supporting humanitarian aid efforts in Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory. This donation underscores the Falkland Islands Government's commitment to alleviating the suffering of those affected by the ongoing situation in the region.

• Thursday, March 14th 2024 - 09:00 UTC

  Further mines clearance plan begins in the Falkland Islands

  

  Following the initial on-site examination of the area, where a number of mines were discovered in November 2023 at Hell’s Kitchen, located on the Murrell Peninsula, north of Stanley, Guy Marot OBE, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Advisor on behalf of Fenix Insight Limited presented a comprehensive Clearance Plan which has been agreed by the Falkland Islands Government, FIG.