Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly extends Christmas wishes to the community
MercoPress
·
December 19, 2024
Thursday, December 19th 2024 - 19:37 UTC The Legislative Assembly concluded with warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2025. Photo: As the holiday season draws near, the Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly have shared...
International team prepare for 'Mini Olympics' with camp in Ramsbury
Gazette and Herald
·
Their nine-strong squad travelled 8,000 miles from their remote South Atlantic home, swapping wintry gusts for the British summer’s soaring temperatures, which hit 30 degrees centigrade during Saturday’s tournament in Ramsbury. The contrast in...
Falklands Treasury launches new series of coins depicting the King Penguin
MercoPress
·
Thursday, December 19th 2024 - 10:30 UTC The coins will depict as its focal point one of the planet’s most unusual and unique species of bird, the King Penguin. GreySheet News which covers numismatic, and coins and paper money, information, in an...
Falklands: final deadline for British Passport
MercoPress
·
Friday, December 13th 2024 - 07:33 UTC The rate of embarkation tax will increase from £30 to £32 with effect from 01 January 2025. The Falkland Islands Customs and Immigration Service would like to advise the public that the last date for the...
Digital Nomads Improve Marriage By Traveling To 92 Countries
Forbes
·
World travelers Wayne and Sally Schmidt, who never seem to stop, enjoy their time in Arandis, Namibia. Sally and Wayne Schmidt If you think you do alot of lesiure travel, consider the life of Australians Sally and Wayne Schmidt. They visited 24...
Seabourn Venture stabilizers system forces a change of itinerary, possibly two extra days in Falklands
MercoPress
·
Tuesday, February 18th 2025 - 08:06 UTC “As the area around South Georgia often experiences heavy seas with large swells and with your comfort in mind, we have regretfully made the decision to alter our itinerary” Cruise Travel in its NewsBreak...
Iconic wildlife filmaker Cindy Buxton returns to Falkland Islands
Penguin News
·
February 14, 2025
ICONIC wildlife filmaker Cindy Buxton visiting with family talks to Falkland Islands’ Penguin News Editor Lisa Watson To many Islanders Cindy Buxton needs no introduction – her name is well known in the Falklands. One mention of it conjures up...
Veteran Falklands Kayak Trip begins
FITV
·
February 10, 2025
8 veterans from CS22 Veteran Expeditions arrived in the Falklands this week for an exciting two week kayaking trip around the Islands. The Cockleshell22 group will start paddling from Whale Bay, around East Falkland to Estancia with occasional...
Unique, off-the-beaten-path vacation ideas for this year
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
·
February 9, 2025
If you’re tired of the run-of-the-mill vacations you typically book and you’re on the hunt for a new type of trip in 2025, there are a ton of options to consider. You could visit a new country or new continent altogether, even if that means flying...
Argentine judge rules travel agency should not advertise Malvinas as UK destination
MercoPress
·
February 8, 2025
Saturday, February 8th 2025 - 09:52 UTC Judge Cánepa ruled that advertising the United Kingdom as the country of destination when traveling to the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands was misleading Judge Guillermo Patricio Cánepa of the Autonomous City of...
Some unique, off-the-beaten-path vacation ideas for this year
The Morning Journal - Ohio
·
February 3, 2025
By Holly Johnson, TravelPulse If you’re tired of the run-of-the-mill vacations you typically book and you’re on the hunt for a new type of trip in 2025, there are a ton of options to consider. You could visit a new country or new continent...
'Why the Chagos Islands aren't the Falklands, but probably should be'
The Mirror
·
February 7, 2025
It won't be long before someone self-identifying as a patriot says it's time to send the Royal Navy to defend the Chagos Islands. But they probably won't be able to say who from, exactly . This group of stunningly beautiful atolls lies smack dab...
Top 10 Antarctic Animals To See On Your Travels
NOMADasaurus
·
February 7, 2025
Fulfill your adventure, photography, and exploration dreams with a visit to Antarctica to see these iconic Antarctic animals! Despite its isolation and freezing conditions, Antarctica is teeming with animal life. Every species that call this...
Falkland Islands celebrates the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III
MercoPress
·
Friday, November 15th 2024 - 07:23 UTC On behalf of the people of the Falkland Islands, the Members of the Legislative Assembly wish to extend our warmest congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III on the occasion of His 76th birthday,...
Falklands’ citizen objects to the cancellation of parades on the King’s birthday and Battel Day
MercoPress
·
November 15, 2024
Friday, November 15th 2024 - 10:25 UTC The Falklands naval Battle Memorial in Stanley on Ross Road Gerald Cheek a Stanley citizen, much respected and knowledgeable of Falklands’ history has written an open letter, published in the Penguin News,...
Falkland Islands' Remembrance Day marked with UK pledge despite Argentina's threat
Daily Express
·
November 11, 2024
Labour has pledged to keep the Falkland Islands British amid Remembrance Day events in honour of those who died protecting them. Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard travelled to the islands last week to "honour the 255 British service personnel who...
Unique vacation ideas for 2025
Newsday - New York
·
January 28, 2025
If you're tired of the run-of-the-mill vacations you typically book and you're on the hunt for a new type of trip in 2025, there are a ton of options to consider. You could visit a new country or new continent altogether, even if that means flying...
Falkland Islands modernises fleet with order for Britten-Norman aircraft
AviTrader Aviation News
·
November 8, 2024
The Falkland Islands Government has signed a Letter of Intent with Britten-Norman to acquire four BN2B-26 Islander aircraft for US$9.75 million. This order is part of a wider effort to modernise the Falkland Islands Government Aviation Service...
The £40m cruise ship that's a dark tourism haven rotting feets away from popular beach
Daily Express
·
January 25, 2025
The tropical paradise of the Solomon Islands is no stranger to tourism. But now visitors are flocking to the archipelago for a very unusual reason. Cruise ship the MS World Discoverer ran aground in the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific in 2000...
Falklands 2024/25 Shearing circuit took off at Goose Green
MercoPress
·
October 31, 2024
Thursday, October 31st 2024 - 23:30 UTC Wool Handlers await the fleeces. (Pics Tara Wilson) The Falkland Islands 2024/25 Shearing circuit kicked off at Goose Green on Saturday October 19. The Open Shearing saw Adam Dickson take a well-deserved...