Falkland Islands
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 09:55:00 GMTFalkland Islands reviews Covid-19 measures; changes to be enacted from 4 May
As previously communicated, the Falkland Islands Government has recently reviewed all available options in terms of making changes to Covid-19 measures in a careful and measured way. This week Executive Council met to evaluate ...
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:45:00 GMTFalkland Islands Government retains their global S&P A+ rating
The Falkland Islands Government confirmed on Thursday that, following a detailed review of updated fiscal and economic information, supported by a process of confidential interviews with FIG officers and representatives of the ...
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:20:00 GMTFalklands Chamber of Commerce satisfied port project advances, but warns FIG on "gaps and issues"
The Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce has reacted positively to news that the new port construction will go ahead. Invited to respond to the news in the light of recent controversy (FIG approved the Port Development Planning...
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:30:00 GMTSigny Research station 75th anniversary; RRS Sir David Attenborough visit
This week RRS Sir David Attenborough visited South Georgia arriving at the upgraded wharf for the first time at King Edward Point marking a new chapter for polar science
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:30:00 GMTFalklands' War Mapping Project expected to begin this month at Mount Tumbledown
Waterloo Uncovered, the groundbreaking charity that combines archaeology with veteran care and recovery, will be visiting the Falkland Islands this month to begin the first intensive archaeological survey of its battlefields.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:16:00 GMTFalklands launches consultation on Marine Managed Areas to conserve the Islands marine environment
The unique marine environment of the Falkland Islands is important to the community and is vital in supporting biodiversity and the economy of the Islands. As part of the role in caring for and managing our marine environment f...
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:15:00 GMTSouth Georgia appoints new Director of Operations; Steve Winn has a long maritime experience
Following a highly competitive recruitment process, the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, GSGSSI announced the appointment of Steve Winn as our new Director of Operations.
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:30:00 GMTRio Grande prepares for the Malvinas Vigil and a remake of the Falklands landing 2 April
The municipality of the Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego province, together with the local branch of the Malvinas Veterans have organized an agenda of activities, with an open invitation to all residents from the province and forme...
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:55:00 GMTUshuaia creates a Malvinas Islands Secretariat, names a Veteran as head
The municipal government of Ushuaia, extreme south of Argentina and capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego has created a Malvinas Islands Secretariat, as part of the commemorations of the 40th anniversary of the Falklands'...
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:50:00 GMTFalklands Liberation 40th anniversary: April calendar of events
The April calendar of events listed includes those taking place in the Falkland Islands and separately in the United Kingdom: