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Falkland Islands

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 09:17:00 GMT
BAS 2021/22 Antarctic summer field season underway; Rothera/Falklands air link twice a week
Science and support teams from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are gearing up for the start of the Antarctic summer field season. All five BAS research stations will be open and undertaking essential science research after a yea...

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 23:59:00 GMT
“Malvinas Argentinas,” Chile's President-elect once told UK Ambassador
Argentina's ruling Frente de Todos (FdT) was quick to celebrate Gabriel Boric's win in Sunday's presidential runoff in Chile.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 08:24:00 GMT
Wendy Morton MP moved to the Department of Transport
The United Kingdom on Sunday made several announcements following the departure of Lord Frost as chief negotiator of Brexit. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Secretary is to become lead negotiator with the EU on the No...

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 09:39:00 GMT
Falklands flagged Sir David Attenborough reaches Rothera Station in Antarctica
Britain’s new polar research vessel, Falklands' flagged RRS Sir David Attenborough, has travelled to Antarctica on its maiden voyage, with its first call on Friday at Rothera Research Station – the UK’s largest Antarctic ...

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:45:00 GMT
Falklands: successful start to minefield fence removal program
The Falkland Islands Government announced on Wednesday that the first phase of its three-year program of works to remove former minefield fences is progressing well and is ahead of schedule.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:39:00 GMT
HMS Protector pays tribute to explorer Shackleton at South Georgia on her trip to Antarctica
Sailors from Ice Patrol HMS Protector paid tribute to legendary Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton – a century after he died pushing the boundaries of polar research. The crew of the icebreaker held a memorial service at h...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:40:00 GMT
Provincial lawmaker apologizes to Malvinas Veterans for taking the oath of office with Union Jack colors
A provincial lawmaker from Misiones northeast Argentina had to meet with six organizations of Malvinas Veterans and apologize for having taken the oath of office last week, wearing a T-shirt with the colors of the Union Jack.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 23:13:00 GMT
Falklands: Update on resumption of passenger flights
As part of the regular review process concerning Covid-19 measures affecting the Falkland Islands, the government is in regular dialogue with LATAM concerning the resumption of flights with South America, namely with Chile and ...

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 09:33:00 GMT
Falklands' Government requests Argentina for compassionate charter flight to Chile
The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) confirmed on Friday that in effect it has held conversations with the UK government about the possibility of putting on a charter flight for South American members of our community to visit...

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 08:12:00 GMT
“All Human, All Equal”, Falklands Government advocates Human Rights Day
The Falkland Islands Government remembers Human Rights Day with the following statement, "Today, Friday 10 December, is the United Nations Human Rights Day, which was established in 1950 to draw the attention of ‘the peoples ...



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