Alison Blake News Today

As the Commonwealth of Nations marks Commonwealth Day, the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the shared values and principles upheld by the Commonwealth community.

Bettina Alberti Arriaga, who was the student competition winner from Uruguay, has published an article about her visit to the Falkland Islands.

Last week the Falkland Islands welcomed the regional student competition 2024 winners, who are visiting the Falklands from Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Thompson School District art students of all ages premiered their work at the Loveland Public Library Thursday evening.

In a significant step towards supporting marine conservation efforts in the South Atlantic, the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) has announced the successful transition of ownership of Pharos Marine Limited (part of the Falklands based Byron group) to Workboat Services Limited, WBS, ensuring the continued operational presence of the vessel MV Pharos SG in the South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands Maritime Zone.

Gilbert House, seat of the Falkland Islands elected government has announced the following program for Friday 8 December 2023 to commemorate the victory of the Naval engagements of 8th December 1914 in the South Atlantic.

Argentina has accused the UK of "provocation" over the Falkland Islands as Britain "stands firmly" with the Island’s right to self-determination.

David Rutley, Foreign Office Minister for the Americas, Caribbean and Overseas Territories, is currently in the Falkland Islands where he arrived on Thursday to show UK determination in upholding the right of self determination for the Islanders and their democratic decision to belong to the British Family.

David Rutley is arriving in Stanley later on Thursday, the Foreign Office said.

David Rutley is arriving in Stanley later on Thursday, the Foreign Office said.