Falklands elected lawmakers demand respect for self-determination from UN C24

Wednesday, June 18th 2025 - 23:06 UTC MLA Mark Pollard, “To those who say this is about sovereignty – I say no. This is about people”. On Wednesday 18 June, two elected members from the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, MLAs Mark Pollard and...

Electoral Area D director urges Falkland to oppose proposed road rescue service

Cost concerns have Dean Trumbley urging Falkland residents to oppose a proposed road rescue service. The Electoral Area D director says he is not opposed to the needed service as "it saves lives," but argues the cost is too high for Falkland...

Falklands MLAs address the UN C24 Committee on Wednesday

Tuesday, June 17th 2025 - 21:15 UTC The Falklands delegation with members of the Canadian CPA branch The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly is pleased to confirm that MLA Pete Biggs and MLA Mark Pollard will be attending and speaking at the...

Perthshire construction firm aims for business in the Falklands

JML SIPs trio Derek McIntyre (left), John Langley and Kyle Tait with one of 10 containers which made the 8000-mile trip to the Falklands A Perthshire family construction firm is hoping a long-haul sales pitch will pave the way for more orders from...

Falkland youngster draws praise for cross-country dominance

Falkland Primary School’s Ella Larkin has received high praise after winning a unique quartet of cross-country wins. Larkin has received a special award from the West Berkshire & North Hampshire Primary Schools Cross Country. Event Organiser Nick...

PICTURES: Teenage Falklands War hero remembered at Sallachy Estate cairn rededication service

A cairn erected on a Sutherland estate in 1983 to commemorate a hero of the Falklands War has been rededicated following refurbishment. The rededication ceremony took place last Saturday, June 14, which was the 43rd anniversary of Guardsman James...

Prince Philip 'berated' Andrew after returning home from the Falklands a war hero with scathing verdict about his 'pointless' son

Smiling gleefully, with a rose between his teeth, Andrew was the royals' golden prince coming home from Britain's victory in the Falklands war. Prince Philip was particularly delighted with his son's achievement. Having fought against Nazi Germany...

Bird leads the way as Falkland win big

Falkland Islanders mark 43 years since Liberation from Argentine occupation

Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 17:40 UTC For the Falkland Islanders, Liberation Day remains a symbol of peace hard-won and of the enduring commitment to democratic governance under the UK flag. Photo: FIG On a calm winter morning, the Falkland Islands...

Falklands, new Commander (Artillery) of British Forces South Atlantic Islands

Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 09:30 UTC Brigadier Charlie Harmer, (right), the new Commander BFSAI and outgoing Brigadier Daniel Duff.(Pic BFSAI) A new Commander of the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (CBFSAI) has been appointed. Brigadier...

Falklands’ lawmakers call for end of hostilities and humanitarian access to Gaza

Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 08:38 UTC “We join with the governments of the United Kingdom, France, Canada and others in calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and full unfettered humanitarian access to those in need. Responding to a...

Falklands to mark Liberation Day with community ceremonies and reflection on sovereignty

Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 04:07 UTC A parade and ceremony will be held at the Liberation Monument at 11:00 am. Photo: MercoPress The Falkland Islands will commemorate Liberation Day today, marking 43 years since the end of Argentine occupation in...

Falklands veteran issues stark warning for sovereign territory after Gibraltar 'surrender' deal: 'We just don't know anymore'

Falklands veteran Simon Weston has expressed concerns about the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, despite receiving direct ministerial assurances that the territory's status remains secure. Speaking to GB News, Weston revealed that although a...

Falklands: Why an SAS raid nicknamed 'Operation Certain Death' never happened

The Falklands SAS mission known as 'Op Certain Death' Following the attack on HMS Sheffield during the Falklands War, SAS commandos were called in to organise a mission to take out Argentina's remaining Exocet missiles. Operation Mikado was...

Falklands War: Veteran recalls horror of fires on ship after Argentine Exocet missile attack

During the final phase of the Falklands War, British land forces were ordered to seize several mountain features held by Argentinian forces near the capital, Stanley. Off the coast, Royal Navy ships provided naval gunfire in support. HMS Glamorgan...

Falkland Islands Government Clears Way for Starlink Broadband

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has, after plenty of confusion earlier this year (here), finally agreed to introduce a number of key changes that will allow both residents and businesses on the remote Falkland Islands, which is a British...

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Final farewell for an Iconic Falklands War destroyer HMS Bristol

Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 08:13 UTC Veterans and members of the public gathered to send-off HMS Bristol (Pic MoD) A Royal Navy destroyer that participated in the Falklands War left Portsmouth Harbor on Friday, June 13th, and is travelling to...

Can Starmer be trusted not to give away the Falkland Islands?

No sooner had the Chagos deal been struck than attention turned to the Falklands. Would Keir Starmer support the Islands as steadfastly as his predecessors? Would he seek some sort of grubby compromise with Argentina? Can we trust him with British...

Falkland Islands highlight environmental leadership at annual UK reception

Wednesday, June 11th 2025 - 18:02 UTC The reception underscored the Islands’ strategic importance as a gateway to the Antarctic and their contributions to conservation and climate science. The Falkland Islands Government hosted its Annual...