Four months pause on the issuing of VSAT licences from Sunday
The Communications Regulator will pause the issuing of VSAT licences for an initial period of 4 months. A statement issued by the Regulator says: This is to allow the Falkland Islands Government and the Communications Regulator to consider the recommendations of the Select Committee on the (Starlink) Petition, and develop a sustainable way forward. The […]
UK Armed Forces Minister reaffirms support for Falkland Islands
“The future of the Falkland Islands is not in my hands, it’s in yours, and that’s what self-determination means.” During his visit Luke Pollard MP has met with members of the Legislative Assembly, the public, and the Armed Forces resident at Mount Pleasant. In a message published in the Penguin News the MP for Plymouth […]
First mammalian case of bird flu in the Falklands, as dead elephant seal tests positive
A young elephant seal, found dead on Sea Lion Island has tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The Senior Veterinary Officer, Zoe Fowler, has confirmed this is the first case of the disease to be detected in a mammalian death in the Falkland Islands. The elephant sea was found on South Beach, Sea […]
Stanley inflation dips “into deflation territory”, and internet packages are compared to apples at Standing Finance Committee
“If the apples were full of disease, making them smaller and smaller, and less nutritious, then it would be a fair comparison” – MLA Mark Pollard Stanley inflation has “dipped into deflation territory” according to the latest sitting of the Standing Finance Committee. In a report on the Stanley Retail Price Index, Economist, Andy Wu […]
Aurora Australis seen above the Falkland Islands
Astronomy fans were treated to an unexpected light show last night, as the Aurora Australis, also known as The Southern Lights, were visible above the Falkland Islands, a rare phenomenon, with the only previous display earlier this year in May, being obscured by cloud. Speaking with Falklands Radio News, Chris Burton, the Met Office Manager […]
New general manager for Falklands Landholdings
Islander Paul Philips will take on the role from April next year. Falklands Landholdings Corporation (FLH) said: “Paul has extensive knowledge of Falklands farming and business experience that will be a great asset. He is a familiar face in the farming community and has proven ability to adapt and prosper in the rural economy.” Current […]
Falkland Islands matters form part of cooperation agreement between UK and Argentina
UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina, Diana Mondino, met in New York today to discuss different issues relating to the South Atlantic. The Parties agreed on the need to take concrete steps in the area of fisheries conservation and towards improved connectivity, including the […]
Government addresses non-existent “data breach” apology it claimed was made in the Legislative Assembly last year.
Falkland Islands Government claimed a public apology was made to hundreds of “data breach” victims but wasn’t recorded in the official Assembly transcripts. On Tuesday FIG released a statement addressing changes made in data handling and confidentiality at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The update follows two major data breaches which resulted in hundreds […]
Falklands-bound passengers flown back to UK after three day delay on Ascension Island
A technical issue given as the reason for the delay which could cause weeks of disruption. After a 24-hour delay departing Brize Norton, around 140 passengers arrived at Ascension Island on Tuesday morning enroute to the Falkland Islands. They were told in a briefing they would be staying there as the plane had a technical […]
Hospital to have first ever independent inspection
An update on changes made since major data breaches is also promised. The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in Stanley is commissioning its first “independently-arranged inspection.” The hospital says it benefits from some oversight by the Ministry of Defence through “assurance visits in relation to certain services that are provided to the MoD.” However, some […]
