Falkland Islands Meat Company announces plans to avoid future beef shortages

Falkland Islands Meat Company have put the recent beef shortage in the Falklands down to a lower number of cattle being deemed ready for slaughter. However, they hope to ensure a more constant supply of beef products in the future by both...

Athy's new Shackleton Museum welcomes its first overseas visitors

THE first overseas visitors to arrive at the Shackleton Museum did so last week. These visitors were from the Falkland Islands situated a few hundred miles off the eastern coast of Argentina. Their trip required a flight from Port Stanley, capital...

Falkland Islands Government launches public consultation on Yorke Bay cafe proposal

Falkland Islands Government is asking for views on plans to build a café on Stanley Common near Yorke Bay. The private proposal would require changes to existing legislation to allow a lease or sale of land, with the Government launching a...

Concerns raised as Falkland Islands 35% increase in Embarkation Tax

Passenger tax is set to increase by 35% from £37.00 pound to £50 pound from the 1st of July 2026. Concerns around how this tax increase could negatively impact future tourism seasons were raised at last weeks meeting of the tourism board. It was...

Falkland Islands Community School students receive their GCSE results

Students from the Falkland Islands Community School have received their long awaited GCSE results this week. Early analysis of the results showed positive performances in Maths, and Science, with notable increases in performance across all...

Ushuaia/Falkland Islands link to take place in alternative temporary stopover

AN alternative airport Ushuaia is to be used temporarily for the Argentine stopover of the weekly LATAM flight to the Falkland Islands. The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) reminded on Thursday that as part of the 1999 Agreement, the weekly LATAM...

The most expensive trips of 2025 revealed. Hint: Europe isn’t on the list

Although Europe is the most traveled-to location in 2025, it’s not the most expensive. Based on an analysis of thousands of travelers who booked with Faye Travel Insurance in 2025, the company found that the top place to splurge was Africa,...

Falkland Islands to host first-ever international shearing tri-nations test match

Tuesday, August 19th 2025 - 20:17 UTC Winners will share a prize fund of £16,000, split between shearing and wool handling categories. An official reception at Government House will mark the occasion The Falkland Islands will host their first...

Falkland Islands row erupts as Argentine official goes into meltdown over UK competition

The national senator for Tierra del Fuego, Senator Pablo Daniel Blanco from the United Provinces alliance, presented a draft declaration expressing his strongest condemnation of a British government competition inviting Argentine, Uruguayan, and...

New Falkland Islands bank notes launched

A TOTAL of £6,790 was raised for local charities from an auction held at the launch reception for the new Falkland Islands bank notes. The new £5, £10 and £20 notes were launched at the Historic Dockyard Museum on August 13. They will enter...

Falkland Islands Government launches search for future telecommunications providers

Following approval by Executive Council, Falkland Islands Government has launched an international search for future telecommunications providers after the end of Sure’s current licence. The preliminary market engagement phase aims to explore all...

Falkland Islands set to host inaugural Tri-Shears competition

If you’re planning your social calendar for the upcoming months, make sure to add the Tri-Shears competition on 14th November. The event looks to boost the profile of shearing in the Falklands and will for the first time see teams from Chile,...

Falkland Islands Government launches new bank notes

As part of the Falklands Day celebrations, Falkland Islands Government launched new £5, £10 and £20 banknotes. The design references the first recorded sighting of the Falkland Islands by John Davis aboard the Desire on 14 August 1592, with the...

Falkland Islands Government publishes 2014-2024 National Accounts

Falkland Islands Government’s Policy Department has published the National Accounts for 2014 to 2024. Falklands Gross Domestic Product in 2024 rose by 3.6% to £175 million with fishing and aquaculture remaining the dominant sector contributing...

Rockhopper receives annulment payout, agrees disposal of Italian assets

The AIM-traded company confirmed the proceeds from the policy, which was arranged to cover the risk of an unsuccessful outcome in Italy’s annulment application before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. A new...

King Charles celebrates 'strong ties' to the Falkland Islands in new message

King Charles has spoken about his "strong ties" to the Falkland Islands in a letter sent to the British Overseas Territory. The monarch’s touching message came as the Falklands celebrated their national day. King Charles has celebrated Britain's...

Falkland Islands to premiere short film on new banknotes

Monday, August 11th 2025 - 23:14 UTC The Falkland Islands Government Office (FIGO) in London will debut a short film showcasing the creation of the territory’s new banknotes. The screening will take place on Wednesday, 13 August, at the Historic...

King Charles message on the Falkland Islands National Day

Friday, August 15th 2025 - 13:46 UTC King Charles, back in 1999, when as Prince of Wales spent time in the Falklands and visited a rookery On the Falkland Islands National Day, August 14, Governor Colin Martin-Reynolds CMG, passed on a message to...

Ynys Mon Inter-island Basketball Tournament 2025: Faroe Islands vs Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands Basketball team returns from the Inter Island Games

Falkland Islands Basketball Team returned with one win after the Inter Island Games. The team got a chance to complete with 5 different teams and polish their skills for the future tournaments. We caught up with two players of the team to hear how...