Falkland Islands Television
Next Stage of Falklands' Nature Reserves Establishment Approved
- Title
- Next Stage of Falklands' Nature Reserves Establishment Approved
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
- Description
- Executive Council has approved 10 new nature reserves and the expansion of five existing sites around the Islands.
The plans went through public consultation earlier this year, with the Environment Department saying they will protect some of the Falklands’ most important habitats and species.
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- Liberty Lodge Unveils Renovations Ahead Of Veterans' Falklands Returns
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Liberty Lodge has welcomed veterans of the Falklands War and their families for the past 17 years, providing a place of solitude and comfort.
This year, visitors will notice a refreshed interior, as part of wider plans to improve the facility.
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- Title
- What Are The Problems Facing The Falklands' Loligo Fishing Industry?
- Runtime
- 4:55
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Falkland Islands Government says it will examine the problems currently facing the loligo fishery after the second season was closed early for the fourth consecutive year.
Fishing ended last week after around 17 days, with data indicating low squid biomass in the fishing zone.
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- Title
- Falklands' Commonwealth Sporting Stars Welcomed Home
- Runtime
- 3:48
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Falklands bowls and table tennis players who recently competed internationally have been formally welcomed home.
The teams returned from competitions in Glasgow and India with valuable experience, and were honoured at a reception at Government House.
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- Title
- Falkland Islander Takes On UK Charity Birthday Running Challenge
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- One Falkland Islander is taking on a special fundraising challenge in support of a cause close to his heart.
Geoffrey Pring, who now lives in the UK, hopes to raise £5,000 for Rowcroft Hospice in Devon, which provides specialist end-of-life care.
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- Title
- Falklands Remembers Seafarers On Merchant Navy Day
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Merchant Navy Day is marked annually in the UK on the 3rd of September and remembers the sacrifices made by civilian seafarers past and present.
The date coincides with the outbreak of the Second World War, when merchant crews played a vital role in keeping Britain supplied.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Falklands In Focus Full Programme | 4th September 2026
- Runtime
- 26:34
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- 📌 UK defends sovereignty of Falklands
📌 In-depth look at problems facing loligo fishing industry
📌 New Islander aircraft another step closer to arrival
📌 Executive Council approves next stage of nature reserves proposal
📌 Education Ordinance review set for public consultation
📌 The role of the Chamber of Commerce in the Falklands
📌 Think Falklands website reaches first anniversary
📌 Falklands marks Merchant Navy Day
📌 Two endurance running events completed
📌Commonwealth sporting stars welcomed home at Government House
📌The story of a forgotten Falklands railway
00:00 Headlines
01:10 UK reaffirms Falklands sovereignty
02:10 The problems facing the loligo fishery
07:15 New Islander aircraft another step closer to arrival
07:32 ExCo approves further work on national nature reserves
09:23 Education Ordinance review update
10:44 What is the Falklands'...
- Title
- Christian Fellowship Group Celebrates Ten Years In The Falklands
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The Falklands is home to a number of Christian communities, including the Interdenominational Christian Fellowship.
The group, whose congregation includes many members of the Zimbabwean community, meets regularly for services featuring music, song and dance.
This year marks its 10th anniversary, celebrated with a special event at the Town Hall.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Falklands Table Tennis Players Reflect On Recent Commonwealth Championships
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- After representing the Falklands at the 2026 Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in India, the Islands’ three-man team is back home.
Oscar Contreras, Javier Sotomayor and Daniel Carcamo faced some of the Commonwealth’s leading players during the week-long competition, with two making their international debuts.
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- Title
- Travel App Available For Falklands Tourists And Residents
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Visitors can now explore the Falklands with the help of a digital travel companion.
The free Explore Falkland Islands app, operated by the Falkland Islands Tourist Board, highlights landmarks, wildlife and attractions and has also been used to help plan this year’s Walking Festival.
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- Title
- Falklands Men's Cricket Team To Host T20i Test Series Against Costa Rica
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The Falkland Islands men’s cricket team will host the Costa Rica national team this November for a series of international T20 matches.
It follows the Falklands’ successful tour of Costa Rica last year, with the side now preparing to compete on home soil.
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- Title
- Royal Falkland Islands Police To Receive Upgraded Intelligence System
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- The Royal Falkland Islands Police is set to receive an updated Command and Control system.
The current Overseas Territories Regional Criminal Intelligence System has been in use since 2017 and supports the Islands’ emergency services.
It is now due to be replaced, with the new system expected to provide more advanced operational support.
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- Title
- Pride Of The Falklands Award Winner To Be Revealed
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- The community will also soon learn who has received this year’s Pride of the Falklands award.
It recognises people who go above and beyond for others, often without their efforts receiving wider recognition.
Nominations have now closed, with the winner due to be announced shortly.
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- Title
- Falklands In Focus Full Programme | 28th August 2026
- Runtime
- 27:19
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- 📌 Loligo fishing season closes early
📌 Hospital data breach review report due in the next month
📌 Delays to Sapper Hill housing works could be shorter than previously expected
📌 Latest update on Government investment portfolio
📌 Wool prices last season increase by 70%
📌 FIDC and Chamber of Commerce discuss business showroom trip to Punta Arenas as new shipping link nears
📌 Christian Fellowship celebrates 10 years of existence
📌 Liberty Lodge unveils newly updated interior
📌 Falkland Islander living in UK takes on special charity running challenge
📌 Women's cricket team set for historic first ever international tour
📌 Tributes paid to Dolly Parton
00:00 Headlines
01:17 Government statement on loligo fishing season closure
01:50 Fishing Companies Association respond to loligo season closure
03:30 Review into data breaches at King Edward Memorial Hospital due in next...
- Title
- Falklands To Host New Satellite Data Centre
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- The Falklands could soon be home to a new satellite data centre.
JETstreaM Ltd, a Falklands-registered company set up by US technology firm MissionNEX, is proposing to build a series of antennas near Pony's Pass Quarry.
The site would receive encrypted satellite data before sending it on to customers around the world.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Falklands Recipients Of The King's Certificate And Badge Of Honour Revealed
- Runtime
- 4:23
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Government House has revealed this year’s recipients of the King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour.
Maurice Lake, Lisa Martin and Lee Martin have been recognised for their voluntary work and service to the Falklands community.
We caught up with all three to see how they took the news.
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- Title
- External Experts Visit Falklands To Discuss Salmon Farming
- Runtime
- 10:52
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- As part of the recent public engagement period on salmon farming, Unity Marine invited industry specialists to the Falklands to answer questions from the public.
Campaigners opposed to salmon farming also brought in a former industry insider from Tasmania to present their concerns.
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- Title
- Work Begins On New Roof For Stanley's King Edward Memorial Hospital
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Work has begun on replacing the roof at the King Edward Memorial Hospital.
Scaffolding is being erected around the Churchill Wing and across the hospital roof, with the project expected to continue through to December 2026.
The hospital will remain fully operational throughout the works.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Falklands College Students Recognised At Awards Evening
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Falklands College has celebrated the achievements of students, apprentices and adult learners at its annual achievements evening at the Town Hall.
The event recognises those completing qualifications and training both in the Islands and overseas, across a wide range of vocational areas.
Students were joined by family, friends and the wider community for the celebration.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Falklands Day Celebrated At Government House
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- The 14th August marks Falklands Day – commemorating the first recorded sighting of the Islands by Captain John Davis in 1592.
While Liberation Day is now regarded as the Falklands’ National Day, Falklands Day remains an important part of the Islands’ history.
A reception was held at Government House to mark the occasion.
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- Title
- Falklands In Focus Full Programme | 21st August 2026
- Runtime
- 34:02
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- This week on Falklands In Focus:
📌 Students receive their GCSE, A-Level and Level 3 results
📌 Options for the future management of the port are discussed
📌 Recruitment begins for the next Chief of Police
📌 Specialists give their views on the potential introduction of salmon farming
📌 A digital Falkland Islands travel companion
📌 This year’s King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour recipients revealed
📌 Pride of the Falklands nominations close
📌 Commonwealth table tennis players return home
📌 Costa Rica’s national cricket team prepares for a Falklands tour
📌 And we look back at the Falklands Day reception at Government House
00:00 Headlines
01:15 GCSE Exam Results
03:02 A-Level and Level 3 Results
03:22 Port Management
05:05 Royal Falkland Islands Police Recruitment
05:23 Salmon Farming Specialists
18:01 Explore Falklands App
20:23 ...
- Title
- Infant And Junior School Pupils Hold Production Of "Olivia"
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Pupils at the Infant and Junior School have taken to the stage for their latest school production.
This year, they performed "Olivia" – a musical inspired by Victorian London and featuring a host of familiar characters.
We went along to see the young performers in action.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Falklands Day Marked By New Post Box Topper In Stanley
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- A special postbox topper has been created to mark Falklands Day by local crafter Ruth Taylor.
The handmade display depicts the Narrows and the ship Desire, marking John Davis’s recorded sighting of the Islands on the 14th August 1592.
The topper has been installed on the postbox outside the Stanley Post Office.
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- Title
- UK MPs Visit The Falklands As Part Of Armed Forces Parliamentary Group
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- A cross-party group of UK parliamentarians visited the Falklands last week, as part of the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme.
The delegation met military personnel, Government representatives and members of the community, as they learned more about the Islands, the UK military presence and the defence of the Falklands.
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- Title
- Falklands' Loligo Fishing Season Suspended For Two Weeks Over Biomass Concerns
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The Loligo fishing season has been paused for around two weeks after low levels of squid biomass were recorded in the fishing area.
The Fisheries Department says the temporary halt is a precautionary measure, agreed following discussions with the industry.
Targeted trawling will continue during the pause to gather more information on the distribution of squid and help determine the next steps for the season.
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- Title
- Falklands Girl Guides raise Thousands for European Trip
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- The Falkland Islands Girl Guiding group has set off on an international trip through the UK, France and Switzerland.
The group raised more than £50,000 through sponsorship and fundraising efforts, and, before leaving, popped in to tell us about their upcoming adventure.
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- Title
- Sure Falkland Islands Introduces More Data for the Same Price
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Sure Falkland Islands has launched new mobile data plans, giving customers more data without increasing monthly prices.
The company says the changes have been introduced in response to customer demand.
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- Title
- Falklands In Focus Full Programme | 14th August 2026
- Runtime
- 24:59
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- This week on Falklands In Focus, the Loligo fishing season is paused for two weeks amid concerns over low squid biomass, while calls for a referendum on salmon farming are discussed as the public consultation continues.
We also look at plans for a new satellite data centre near Pony Pass Quarry, the redevelopment of the FIGAS aircraft hangar, major roof works at King Edward Memorial Hospital and an upgrade to the Royal Falkland Islands Police Command and Control system.
Later in the programme, Falklands College celebrates the achievements of students and apprentices, Nick and Tom Chater take gold at the British Transplant Games, a special postbox topper marks Falklands Day, Falklands artwork goes on display at Buckingham Palace, and IJS pupils take to the stage for Olivia.
00:00 Headlines
01:16 Loligo Fishing Paused
03:08 Calls for a Referendum on Salmon Farming
04:25 New Satellite Data Centre Proposed
06:20 FIGAS Aircraft...
- Title
- Falklands Primary Schools Celebrate Another Year of Academic Acheivements
- Runtime
- 3:46
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- The infant and junior school and camp education held their end of year awards ceremony at the town hall this week.
Awards included certificates of personal recognition, the Susan Whitley Award for art and the Alistair and Jane Cameron Project awards for history and use of the archives.
Among the most sought after were the sports award and house cup.
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- Title
- Falklands Suspends Applications for Permanent Residency Permits
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Executive Council has approved a 12-month suspension of all Permanent Residence Permit Applications while the Falkland Islands Government carries out a review of immigration policy.
The decision follows concerns raised during last year’s General Election campaign, when immigration featured prominently in public discussions and candidates manifestos.
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- Title
- "Abby Says No" Community Campaign Against Salmon Farming in Falklands
- Runtime
- 3:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A new community campaign opposing salmon farming has stepped up its activities ahead of the public consultation.
Posters, flags and flyers carrying the image of an albatross and the words “Abbysaysno” have appeared around Stanley, while organisers have also held a weekly film festival and a rover rally.
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- Title
- Record Breaking Commonwealth Games for Falklands Bowls
- Runtime
- 21:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Team Falklands has completed a record-breaking Commonwealth Games bowls campaign in Glasgow.
The six-member squad competed across the Men’s and Women’s Singles and Pairs, recording seven match victories alongside comeback wins, deciding tie-breaks and a series of closely fought contests against some of the Commonwealth’s leading bowlers.
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- Title
- UK Writer Researches Falklands Folklore
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Falklands history has long fascinated people both here and overseas, but one area that remains less well-documented is the Islands folklore.
Now, a UK-based writer is hoping to change that, after being commissioned by Haunted Magazine to collect stories of unusual events and supernatural occurrences from around the Falklands.
He is now appealing for people to share stories that could be included in the final article.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Falkland Islands Salmon Farming Consultation Opens
- Runtime
- 8:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A public consultation on whether open pen salmon farming should be introduced in the Falklands has opened.
An online survey will gather views on economic and environmental impacts, as well as possible policy options, with the findings due to be presented to executive council.
Over the past fortnight, Falkland Islands Government has held public meetings and drop in sessions to allow people to ask questions ahead of the consultation.
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- Title
- Falklands In Focus Full Programme | 7th August 2026
- Runtime
- 55:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- This week on Falklands In Focus a public consultation opens on whether open-net pen salmon farming should be introduced in the Falklands.
Also:
📌 Permanent Residence Permit applications are suspended for 12 months
📌 Sure launches new mobile data plans with more data at no extra cost
📌 FIGAS receives support to help tackle its engineer shortage
📌 Junior Ambassador addresses the Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney
📌 Falkland Islands Girl Guides set off on an international adventure
📌 IJS and Camp Education celebrate their end-of-year achievers
📌 Falklands athletes compete at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships
📌 The local basketball season reaches its conclusion
📌 Team Falklands completes a record-breaking Commonwealth Games bowls campaign
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- Title
- Falklands 4x4 Relaunches JCB Partnership
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Falklands 4x4 has renewed its partnership with construction equipment manufacturer JCB.
It will again serve as the official local dealer of JCB vehicles and provide maintenance support in the Islands.
The announcement was marked with events at its showroom and the Chamber of Commerce.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Falklands Students' UK Adventure
- Runtime
- 4:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Students from the Falkland Islands Community School recently travelled to the UK, for a programme of cultural, historical and educational activities.
They raised money for the trip through events, including a silent auction and film nights.
This week, they shared their photographs with the community and thanked those who supported them.
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- Government House Hosts Local Art Exhibition
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Falkland’s artists took centre stage at Government House last weekend with paintings, photography and handmade work on display.
The exhibition was organised by the recently established Falkland Islands Arts Council which aims to promote local creativity and champion those looking to develop their artistic skillset.
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- Title
- The Challenges Facing Falklands Beef Farmers
- Runtime
- 5:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Beef Suppliers Working group held a Beef Growers Day at Walker Creek farm.
The event brought together cattle farmers, representatives from the Falkland Islands Meat Company and the Department of Agriculture to discuss challenges facing the beef industry and how it could develop.
The programme included a presentation from the Department and demonstrations of crop grazing and cattle grading.
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- Title
- The First Falklands Mobile Banking App
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Mobile banking is coming to the Falklands.
Standard Chartered Bank has demonstrated a new app it hopes to launch in August.
It will allow personal banking companies aged 18 and over to manage their money and make payments to other Standard Chartered Falklands accounts from their phones.
The banks says more features could be added over time.
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- Title
- Business Breakfast Helps Falklands Students With Career Choices
- Runtime
- 3:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Falkland Islands Development Corporation has hosted its annual Business Breakfast at the Malvina House Hotel.
The event gives students an opportunity to discuss their career aspirations with people already working in their chosen sector, and to receive advice on how to succeed in the future.
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- Title
- Hockey - Russell Smith Memorial Trophy Final
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Falkland Islands Hockey Association’s Russell Smith memorial trophy reached its conclusion on Tuesday.
Four teams competed in the knockout tournament with the Reapers beating the Scorpions in last week’s third place play off.
The Ducks then faced the Beasts in the final before a packed Sports Hall.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Chilean Company Explores Shipping Link with Falklands
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Efforts to re-establish a shipping link with Chile have taken a step forward, with representatives from a Valparaiso-based company visiting the Falklands this week.
Easter Island Naviera, which operates cargo services between Chile and Easter Island, has been meeting business leaders and Government officials to outline its proposals.
The company hopes the first cargo arrival could take place before the end of the year.
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- Title
- New T1 Touch Rugby Tournament: Falklands vs BFSAI
- Runtime
- 3:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Falkland Islands Rugby Club faced a Mount Pleasant team last Saturday in the second match of their three part T1 tournament.
T1 is a non-contact form of rugby which includes elements of traditional Rugby Union.
After BFSAI won the opening match on the 4th of July, the Falklands side were looking to level the series.
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- Title
- Falklands Welcome New Prime Minister
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Legislative Assembly has congratulated the Right Honourable Andy Burnham on becoming UK Prime Minister.
In a statement, MLAs said they looked forward to working with his administration on matters affecting the Falklands.
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- Title
- Falklands Bowls Athlete on his Successful 2026 Commonwealth Games Campaign
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Cecil Alexander has wrapped a successful campaign at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, representing the Falklands.
He finished third in his group after two wins - against Kenya and Malta (and with losses to Malaysia, Canada and India).
🔗 You can watch the full games here: https://fitv.co.fk/glasgow2026-commonwealth-games/
With thanks to Commonwealth Sport and the Falkland Islands National Sports Council for making this coverage possible
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- Title
- Infant and Junior School Children Design New Falklands Mascot
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Falkland Islands Company recently invited children at the Infant and Junior School to design a new mascot for both the company and the Falklands as a whole.
There were just a couple of rules: the design could not include any reference to FIC and could not be a penguin.
On Monday, members of the company’s Community Engagement Team visited IJS during a special assembly to announce the winning design.
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- Title
- Falklands Bowls Begin Their 2026 Commonwealth Games Competition
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Falkland Islands Bowls Team has begun their campaign at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Cecil Alexander faced Malaysia’s former world number one on Thursday, before the Games’ opening ceremony at the OVO Hydro where Oly Thompson carried the Falklands Flag and Daphne Arthur Almond carried the baton.
You can watch full Falklands Bowls Matches on FITV.co.fk
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- Title
- Falklands Bowls Team Train for Commonwealth Games
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Falkland Islands Bowls team has spent the past couple of weeks in the UK preparing for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The team will be the Falklands’ only representatives at the main Games and has been training at a number of venues across the UK.
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- Title
- Falklands Table Tennis Team Train for Competition in India
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Three Falkland Islands table tennis players are preparing to compete against some of the sport’s top athletes at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in India.
The tournament begins on the 27th July. Ahead of the competition, Oscar Contreras, Javier Sotomayer and Daniel Carcamo shared their expectations and thoughts on representing the Islands.
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