SHG RESPONDS TO FISHING VESSEL ST ALBATROS MEDIA QUERIES   The St Helena Government (SHG) is responding to recent media queries regarding the activities of the fishing vessel, St Albatros, which has been operating within St Helena’s fisheries. This statement is issued to provide clarity on the vessel’s licensing and to […]

31 July 2025: Postcard from Rothera Research Station 31 July, 2025 AIMP, News stories     31 July 2025: Postcard from Rothera   With the end of the 2024/25 Antarctic construction season, the British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) wintering team settles in at Rothera Research Station. Rothera is undergoing modernisation and […]

ST HELENA SECONDARY SCHOOL SET TO RELAUNCH HOUSE SYSTEM FOR 2026   St Helena Secondary School today announced an upcoming refresh and relaunch of its house system, set to officially launch in September 2026. This development was shared with students this morning during a special assembly led by Physical Education […]

Legislative Assembly wishes fond farewell to Governor Alison Blake CMG   The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly and the people of the Falkland Islands extend their heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Her Excellency, Governor Alison Blake, and Colonel Peter Henry as they prepare to leave the Islands.   Governor Blake […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT 5 August 2025   FIG Opens Search for Future Telecommunications Providers   Following approval by Executive Council, the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has opened an international search for future providers of telecommunications.   This work, which relates to the period after the end of Sure’s […]

  2025/26 Fishing Season Begins Report from Director of Fisheries James Glass     At the Formal 367th Island Council meeting held on Wednesday 2nd July 2025, the Council approved the Tristan TAC (Total Area Catch) for 2025 of 136MT minus last year’s over-catch of 1,185kg, as proposed by the […]

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT NEW DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT APPOINTED   SHG is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Ceri Morgan as the new Director of Education, Skills and Employment. Mr Morgan arrived on the island in July, succeeding Marie Horton, who has completed her contract and returned to […]

New maps published of Alexander Island, Antarctica 5 August, 2025 BAS News stories The Mapping and Geographic Information Centre (MAGIC) at the British Antarctic Survey have produced new maps of the topography (physical features) and geology of Alexander Island in Antarctica. These maps provide the first update of the region for 40 years, highlighting unseen features as well as how the glaciers are retreating due to climate change. New […]

  PRESS RELEASE Report on Executive Council 24 th June 2025   A meeting of Executive Council was held on 24 th June 2025. MLAs Birmingham, Ford and Roberts were in attendance. Unless otherwise stated, decisions were unanimous. The following were considered: Falkland Islands Tax Review Project – Open ExCo […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT 7 August 2025   Reminder: Public Consultation on the Draft Falkland Islands Wildfire Strategy   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) would like to remind the public that views are still sought in the consultation on the Draft Falkland Islands Wildfire Strategy.   Background as to […]