The hole in the ozone layer: A discovery in Antarctica that changed the world   BAS News Stories   Note:  This event has just taken place.   To commemorate the extraordinary moment the ozone hole was discovered in Antarctica 40 years ago, British Antarctic Survey (BAS) teamed up with the […]

  V2X to support US Space Force on Ascension Island The contract has $140m ceiling value and includes a one-year base period along with four one-year option periods. May 1, 2025 Ascension Island supports the US Space Force and the broader Eastern Range mission. Credit: T. Schneider/Shutterstock.   V2X has […]

David Cairns named UK ambassador to Argentina, succeeding Kirsty Hayes David Cairns, former UK ambassador to Sweden, to replace departing Kirsty Hayes in September; Currently vice-president at Norwegian energy firm Equinor, he will now serve as the British government’s top envoy in Buenos Aires.   James Grainger Editor-in-Chief, Buenos Aires […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT   6 May 2025   Statement from the Royal Falkland Islands Police   Following an internal investigation by the Royal Falkland Islands Police, a police officer was arrested on Friday 2nd May 2025 and has since been bailed.   In the interest of protecting the […]

PROVISIONAL REGISTER OF ELECTORS TO BE PUBLISHED   The Provisional Register of Electors for 2025 will be published on Friday 9 May 2025. Following its publication, eligible persons will have until 16:00 on Friday 23 May 2025 to submit applications using Form ‘A’ to amend the provisional register. If you […]

80TH ANNIVERSARY OF VE DAY: MARKING ALLIED VICTORY AND ST HELENA’S WARTIME CONTRIBUTION   As the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8 May, the St Helena Veterans Association (SHVA) will hold a series of commemorative events, with the support of various island agencies and […]

Richard Ullger to advise OTs on policing for UK Government after stint as COP in Falklands Published by GBC News   Recently retired Police Commissioner Richard Ullger is to take up a new role as a consultant on the Overseas Territories, following a formal approach from the UK Government.   Although […]

Economic Development Strategy public consultation launched   The public are being asked their views ahead of the development of a new Economic Development Strategy (EDS) for the Falkland Islands.   The strategy, which is due to run until 2040, will set out the long-term vision for the Falkland Islands economy, […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT 8 May 2025   Reminder: Final chance to complete Public Consultation on VSAT Policy   The Falkland Islands Government would like to remind the public that views are still sought in the consultation on proposed changes to the VSAT policy and associated fees.   The […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PUBLIC STATEMENT   08 May 2025   Marking the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day Today, on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands joins people across the world in remembering and honouring those who served […]