Tag: FIG

• Saturday, June 27th 2026 - 09:28 UTC

  Falklands' annual reception in London celebrates the Islands' sporting culture

  

  The Falkland Islands Government held its annual parliamentary reception in London on Tuesday, an event that brought together some 200 guests and was dedicated to the role of sport in the archipelago's community life, ahead of the Commonwealth Games that begin next month in Glasgow. The gathering took place on the Terrace Pavilion of the House of Commons.

• Monday, April 20th 2026 - 21:48 UTC

  Falklands, King’s Baton Relay depicts multicultural handshake and marvelous wildlife

  

  The King’s Baton Relay in the Falkland Islands opened at Government House in Stanley, where the locally designed baton was revealed for the first time. Children who helped shape its design stood at the center of the moment, setting the tone for a week rooted in community.

• Saturday, April 11th 2026 - 06:34 UTC

  Falklands Government denies MV Bandero access over “questionable actions” at sea

  

  The Falkland Islands government has banned the MV Bandero, a Captain Paul Watson Foundation vessel, from entering its territorial waters following the ship's collision with a Norwegian industrial krill trawler in Antarctic waters on March 31. The order, signed on April 9 by the Acting Governor, took effect immediately.

• Wednesday, April 9th 2025 - 07:34 UTC

  Falklands Government have given update on avian influenza

  

  Falklands Government Veterinary Services have given an update on avian influenza. Since Monday 1 July 2024, 105 suspect birds/animals have been reported, 84 sets of swabs have been taken (some are repeat sets from known suspect or confirmed areas).

• Monday, March 17th 2025 - 10:27 UTC

  The people of the Falkland Islands and their right to Self-determination

  

  In March 2013, the people of the Falkland Islands went to the polls. With a turnout of 92%, 99.8% of the electorate voted to remain a British Overseas Territory. This was self-determination in action, and self-determination remains at the heart of the Falklands' relationship with the UK today. The following video covers the period from 1968 to the current situation and celebrations in 2013 of such an historic referendum Self-determination is a fundamental human right enshrined in Article One, Paragraph Two of the United Nations Charter.

• Thursday, March 13th 2025 - 10:12 UTC

  Falklands, Mental Health Survey Results, 72% females, and 94% living in Stanley

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has announced that as part of the ongoing anti-stigma in mental health campaign, a survey was undertaken in 2024 to gather some baseline evidence around stigma present in the Falklands community in relation to mental ill health.

• Friday, February 7th 2025 - 06:38 UTC

  Falkland Islands Government response to Starlink email notification

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is aware that Starlink this week issued a notification to some of its users, indicating their intent to disable services due to the Falkland Islands not being an authorized territory.

• 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.