Falkland Islands Television
New Laws Criminalising Deepfake Intimate Images in the Falklands
- Title
- New Laws Criminalising Deepfake Intimate Images in the Falklands
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- New Falklands laws criminalising the creation of deepfake images using AI are set to come into effect.
An ExCo paper set out the need to outlaw the creation or commissioning of intimate images using AI, which was approved earlier this month.
Legislation will now be drawn up to set out the finer details of the offences.
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- Falklands' New Fuel Tank Now Operational
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Stanley Services' new fuel tank is now fully operational, increasing on-site fuel storage capacity by more than 50,000 litres.
The facility officially opened at the end of May and includes six diesel nozzles, two petrol nozzles and a kerosene nozzle, alongside new safety and efficiency features.
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- Title
- Starlink Prices Rise in the Falklands
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Starlink has announced price increases for its internet packages from the 18th June. Standard packages will rise to £80 per month, whilst roaming packages will increase to £95. Currently, there is no price cap Starlink must follow, due to the company not operating under the same exclusivity agreement as Sure.
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- Title
- Why the Ocean Matters to the Falklands
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- World’s Ocean Day is held on the eighth of June and promotes the importance of protecting oceans globally and the marine life that inhabits them.
Last Sunday, SAERI held an event at the FIDF Hall to mark the occasion, where members of the public got up close and personal with some of the Falklands’ most interesting marine life.
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- Title
- New Video Game Inspired by the Falklands
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A Falklands based chef has spent the last few months creating a video game themed around the islands.
Gentoo Adventure sees players control Kentoo – a plucky penguin who sets out to free the islands from a dark force controlling the minds of other animals.
The game is now out on the IOS app store.
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- Title
- New Machine To Convert Falklands Seawater Into Drinking Water
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A new machine designed to create drinking water for Camp settlements will soon be arriving in the Falklands.
The project, led by Falkland Islands Development Corporation and funded by the UK Falkland Islands Trust, will see a solar-powered desalination unit positioned at Goose Green to convert seawater into drinking water.
This follows rainfall level variations that have made fresh drinking water sources less available.
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- Title
- Falkland Islands Liberation Day 2026
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Falkland Islands marked the 44th anniversary of Liberation Day with commemorations in Stanley on the 14th June 2026.
This short highlights moments from the ceremony honouring those who served and remembering the liberation the Islands in 1982.
Watch our full coverage of the commemorations on the FITV YouTube channel.
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- Title
- Stanley Arms Reopens as Cafe for Falklands Liberation Day
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The refurbishment and redecoration of the former Stanley Arms pub into a family friendly café is now complete – ready to open on liberation day.
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- Title
- Falkland Islands Liberation Day 2026
- Runtime
- 18:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Join us for coverage of the 44th Liberation Day commemorations from Stanley, Falkland Islands.
This programme includes coverage of the official Liberation Day ceremony and commemorative events held at the Liberation Monument, marking the liberation of the Falkland Islands on 14 June 1982.
Whether you are watching from the Falkland Islands, the United Kingdom or elsewhere around the world, we hope this coverage helps preserve and share the significance of this important day of remembrance and commemoration.
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- Title
- Falklands Celebrates its Filipino Community on their Independence Day
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The 12th of June marks Filipino Independence Day, when the Philippines split from Spain in 1898 to become their own nation.
Around 5% of the Falklands population have Filipino origins, with many attending a Government House reception held this week in their honour.
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- Title
- Falklands Hold Memorial For Those Lost Aboard HMS Glamorgan
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A memorial was held at Hookers Point to remember those killed when HMS Glamorgan was hit by an Exocet missile in the last days of the Falklands war.
Wreaths were laid at the site, close to where the Argentines launched their missile at the ship.
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- Title
- Falklands In Focus Full Programme | 12th June 2026
- Runtime
- 37:20
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In this weeks Falklands in Focus we bring you updates on new FIGAS aircrafts, housing announcements and oil development.
We also look into how a new concrete pump is shaping construction and new laws around deepfake intimate images.
After the break we bring you several memorials at Fitzroy, for HMS Glamorgan and in the UK.
In addition an islander tells us about his MS treatment and fundraiser, we celebrate World Ocean Day and Filipino Independence Day.
We say hello to a new Falklands Cafe, and goodbye to a former FITV presenter.
00:00 Headlines
01:11 Britten Norman Islander Update
01:46 Accelerated Housing Development Scheme
03:22 Navitas Oil Updates
08:47 Social Support Schemes Confirmed
09:12 New Director of DCS
09:35 Criminalisation of Deepfake Images
11:28 Ram Sale Figures
11:59 New Concrete Pump
15:56 Fitzroy Memorials
19:29 HMS Glamorgan Memorial
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- Title
- Falkland Islands Remember The Fallen of June 8th 1982
- Runtime
- 3:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Several memorial services were held around Fitzroy farm on Monday remembering all those who lost their lives in the events of June 8th 1982.
Wreaths were laid at the memorials to those lost on RFA Sir Galahad and Sir Tristram, as well as 5 infantry brigade.
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- Title
- Falkland Islands Governor Hosts First Pride Month Reception
- Runtime
- 3:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In many places around the world, June is designated as Pride Month to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising.
It’s an opportunity for people to come together and celebrate who they are.
Here in the Falklands, an inaugural Pride reception was held at Government House, and support for the LGBTQ+ community has been demonstrated in a number of ways throughout the week.
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- Title
- Remembering Those Lost on 8th June 1982 | Fitzroy Memorial
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Members of the Falkland Islands community gathered at Fitzroy to remember those who lost their lives during the events of 8 June 1982.
On that day, the troopships RFA Sir Galahad and RFA Sir Tristram were attacked by Argentine aircraft while unloading troops at Fitzroy during the Falklands War. The attack claimed the lives of 48 servicemen and injured many more.
Prayers, scripture readings, wreath laying, The Last Post and a moment of silence took place across four memorials as the community paid tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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- Title
- Turbine Parts Delivered to Falklands' Sand Bay Wind Farm
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Stanley to Mount Pleasant road has had rolling closures for several days this week to allow the delivery of huge wind turbine parts from Mare Harbour to Sand Bay.
The new Enercon E-70 turbines are significantly larger than Sand Bay’s current E-33s and can generate roughly 7 times more power at peak capacity.
The aim is to have everything on site ready for assembly early next year.
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- Title
- New Wind Farm Turbines Arrive in the Falklands
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Huge wind turbine components have arrived in the Falkland Islands for the Sand Bay Wind Farm expansion.
The new Enercon E-70 turbines are significantly larger than the existing E-33 turbines and are expected to generate around seven times more power at peak capacity.
Watch the full report in Falklands In Focus on the FITV YouTube channel.
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- Title
- Falklands Shine in Three International Sports Competitions
- Runtime
- 7:59
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The last few weeks have been a busy time for sport in the Falklands, with many athletes competing abroad. Archers have been in Santiago, taking part in the Grand Prix of the Americas and South American Championships, whilst the Volleyball Club competed in the Copa Amistad Taiiu in Punta Arenas. Meanwhile, Olly Thompson claimed a top-eight finish, alongside his Australian partner, at the World Bowls Indoor Championship in Victoria.
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- Title
- Falkland Islands Honour Goose Green Liberators
- Runtime
- 4:46
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- 44 years ago last Friday Goose Green and Darwin were liberated from argentine occupation.
A force - mainly consisting of second battalion, the parachute regiment - freed over 100 residents from the town hall after the argentine surrender.
To mark the occasion a service was held between the two settlements to remember those who fought and gave their lives in the battle
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- Title
- Falklands Islands 2026/27 Budget Rundown
- Runtime
- 6:47
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Falkland Islands Government has announced the Budget for 2025/26.
David has taken a look at some of the details.
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- Title
- Falklands In Focus Full Programme | 5th June 2026
- Runtime
- 30:55
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- On this weeks show we bring you a detailed breakdown of the 2026/27 Falkland Islands budget - including a look into housing, the travel credit scheme and the operating surplus.
We also update you on oil legislation, fuel prices and the latest development from the Sand Bay wind farm project.
After the break we're back with a memorial to mark 44 years since the liberation of Goose Green.
We also look at how the Falklands marked Overseas Territories day and pride month - and get an exclusive peak at a new Falklands themed video game!
00:00 Headlines
01:06 2026 Budget Breakdown
07:54 Budget - Accelerated Housing Scheme
10:20 Budget - Travel Credit Scheme Suspended
11:40 Budget - Operating Surplus Explained
12:59 Oil Legislation Update
13:22 Fuel Price Increases
13:39 Sand Bay Wind Turbine Delivery
17:49 Goose Green Liberation Memorial
22:52 Overseas Territories Day
24:07 Pride M...
- Title
- 1982 Veteran Recognised for Liberty Lodge Vision
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Last weekend was a special one for Derek “Smokey” Cole. A 1982 veteran, Smokey had a vision for those who served, their families and next of kin of those who died to have somewhere to stay during visits. That led to Stanley’s Liberty Lodge opening back in 2002. Now, on what may be his final visit to the Falklands, the Trust operating the Lodge have decided to honour his achievement.
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- Title
- Falklands Pays Tribute at Atlantic Conveyor Memorial
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The Falkland Islands community paused on Monday afternoon to remember those who died on the Atlantic Conveyor. The container vessel was hit by two Exocet missiles during the Falklands War, with the loss of 12 lives, before sinking in the early hours three days later whilst under tow.
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- Title
- May Ball Brings Falkland Islands Community Together
- Runtime
- 4:42
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The annual May Ball, organised by the Scouts, took place at the Town Hall last Friday. Young people dressed up to dance the steps they’d been learning over the last few weeks – joined by their friends and family. The event raised £4,800 for the Scouts.
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- Title
- Silent Auction Raises Thousands to Send Falklands Youth Abroad
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- A silent auction at the Town Hall raised more than £7,000 towards sending Falkland Islands Community School students on a trip to the UK. Artists and local businesses donated items for the community to bid on, whilst students provided live music throughout the evening.
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- Title
- Falkland Islands Landing Day Memorial 2026 - Extended
- Runtime
- 9:00
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The annual Landing Day service took place in San Carlos on Thursday 21st May.
The event marks the beginning of the British land campaign in 1982 to liberate the Falkland Islands.
A ceremony was held at Blue Beach Cemetery, close to where British troops came ashore 44 years ago.
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- Title
- Falklands Medics Deployed to Tristan da Cunha
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- On Sunday, nurse Jordan Mettner and auxiliary medic Jeremy Henry from the King Edward Memorial Hospital landed in Tristan da Cunha to help the community respond to the risk of hantavirus.
The remote island has a suspected case of the disease in a British national who disembarked the cruise ship MV Hondius in April.
Falkland Islands Government sent assistance, following a request from the UK Health Security Agency.
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- Title
- Falklands In Focus Full Programme | 29th May 2026
- Runtime
- 32:21
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- In this week's episode, we bring you breaking news from BFSAI on the Airbridge flight's use of East Midlands Airport between July and November instead of RAF Brize Norton whilst repairs at the latter take place.
We also bring you news on HMS Medway taking two medical professionals to Tristan da Cunha to aid the hantavirus fight, MLA Michael Goss attending the regional C24 seminar, an open letter to the FIG Chief Executive, plans to introduce a new source of drinking water in Camp communities and MLA Stacy's Bragger's trip to the Education World Forum.
After the break, we remember those who died on the Atlantic Conveyor, attend the annual May Ball dance, bring you updates from recent overseas sports tours and give a nod to a notable Falklands War veteran.
00:00 Headlines
01:13 Airbridge to use East Midlands Airport
01:36 Medical aid for Tristan da Cunha
03:55 Court news
05:13 Wind farm capital project delayed
05:37 MLA...
- Title
- Falklands' New Fuel Tank Fully Operational
- Runtime
- 3:41
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The newly installed over-ground fuel tank at Stanley Services fuel station is now fully operational. The new tank is compartmentalised and features six diesel nozzles, two petrol nozzles and a kerosene nozzle, increasing fuel storage capacity on site by over 50,000 litres. It's also packed full of new features for safety and ease of use.
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- Title
- SAS Sacrifice in the Falklands Remembered
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Members of the community gathered at Cape Pembroke last Tuesday to remember SAS personnel killed during the Falklands War. 21 servicemen died when their Sea King helicopter crashed whilst transferring between HMS Hermes and HMS Intrepid. Those attending also remembered Captain Gavin Hamilton, who was killed whilst observing enemy positions at Port Howard.
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- Title
- Falklands Celebrates its St Helenian Community
- Runtime
- 3:41
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The 21st of May marks St. Helena Day, an opportunity for those of St. Helenian heritage to celebrate their culture and community. Around 20% of the Falklands population has St Helenian roots, with many gathering at Government House this week to mark the occasion.
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- Title
- Falkland Islands Landing Day Remembered - 2026
- Runtime
- 4:32
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The annual Landing Day service for 2026 took place in San Carlos. The event marks the beginning of the British land campaign in 1982 to liberate the Falkland Islands. A ceremony was held at Blue Beach Cemetery, close to where British troops came ashore 44 years ago.
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- Title
- Shackleton Scholarship Fund Adds Young Falkland Islands Voices
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Youth Parliament members Shammah Tandare and Oliver Berntsen have been elected to sit on the Stanley committee of the Shackleton Scholarship Fund.
The committee, which also has a branch in London, assesses funding applications for scientific research proposals and schemes that benefit the wider Falklands community.
However, they felt some younger perspectives were required.
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- Title
- Research on the Ecology of Falkland Islands Shipwrecks
- Runtime
- 4:32
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- A PHD student from the University of Oxford has been working with the South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute to investigate the link between ecosystems and shipwrecks.
Leah Tavasi has a background in maritime archaeology and is studying several wrecks in and around Stanley Harbour.
To bridge the gap between society and science she also has an opinion survey, which she invites any user of the ocean - from sailor to seaside dog walker - to fill out.
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- Falklands In Focus Full Programme | 22nd May 2026
- Runtime
- 30:05
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Coming up on this week’s show:
News from the Magistrate’s Court, Starlink users are set to see increases in standard and roaming package prices from mid-June, update on the Arch Henderson marina proposal and the new above-ground SSL fuel bunker becomes fully operational.
MLA Michael Goss speaks about the SAAS review and future contingency planning for shipping delays, new healthcare figures reveal that 6.6% of KEMH GP appointments were not attended in March and SAS memorial commemorations.
After the break, Landing Day 2026 commemorations, a fundraising silent auction organised by FICS students for their upcoming UK trip, celebrations for St Helena Day at Government House, and a look back at four years since Stanley was granted city status.
00:00 Headlines
01:20 News from the Magistrates' Court
01:39 Starlink price rises
03:10 Stanley marina update
03:40 New fuel tank fully operational
07:39 SAAS condu...
- Title
- Aquatic Cakes for Falklands Conservation Bake-Off
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- A taste of the sea was on show at the third annual Falklands Conservation Bake-Off in the Town Hall last weekend.
This year’s theme was the marine environment, with a total of ten bakers from across the community submitting aquatic themed cakes.
£268 was raised to benefit conservation work
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Plans to Increase Access to Pension Assistance in Falkland Islands
- Runtime
- 3:36
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Executive Council has approved plans to help more people access assistance to contribute towards their pensions.
The current rules have left many minimum wage workers in full time with no obligation to pay towards their pensions, and with no way to apply for assistance to help pay if they wish to do so.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Second Novel by Falkland Islands Author
- Runtime
- 2:52
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The Falkland Islands Tourist Board has hosted the launch of local author Rob Burnett’s second novel at the Jetty Visitor Centre. Deception Island is not a sequel to his first book - Whiteout - but it is also set in the Antarctic.
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- Title
- How Falkland Islands' Youth Use Social Media
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The Telecommunications Regulator has released the results of the first Young People: Media Usage and Attitudes Survey.
The research came after concerns were raised by Social Services over young Falklanders’ access to online content and social media.
The collated views from people aged 11-16 and their parents will be used to shape future telecoms policies.
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- Title
- First Mental Health Fayre for Falkland Islands
- Runtime
- 3:21
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Last week was Mental Health Awareness week and events were held throughout the community.
On Tuesday, the Emotional Wellbeing Service hosted their first Mental Health Fayre at the Town Hall, featuring food, mental health-themed stalls, and games geared towards all ages.
The event raised £275 each for the Stephen Jaffray Memorial Fund and Team Tranquil, who promote good mental health here in the Islands.
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- Title
- Plans Revealed for New Falklands Seafarers Memorial
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- A project to build a permanent memorial to those who have died at sea is underway.
The memorial will feature a bell cast in the UK and honour fishing vessel workers, cruise ship passengers and others who have died in Falklands waters.
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- Title
- Falkland Islands Approves First Tax Review in 20 Years
- Runtime
- 3:49
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Executive Council has approved a comprehensive review of the Falklands tax legislation – the first one in over twenty years. The first phase will see external reviewers engaging with stakeholders and recommending changes to the legislation. The Legislative Assembly will then consider which changes, if any, to implement further down the line.
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- Title
- Falklands Air Service To Run Four Day Service During Winter
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Falkland Islands Government Air Service has submitted a proposal to fly for just four days a week during winter.
With aircraft requiring significant maintenance work, FIGAS say this is the only way they will have a chance of being ready for the next tourist season.
The proposal was discussed by the Transport Advisory Committee, before going to MLAs for a final decision.
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- Title
- Falklands Celebrates International Nurses Day
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The 12th of May marks International Nurses Day, a chance to thank nurses working in hospitals, residential homes and elsewhere who make life as comfortable as possible for those in their care.
Here in the Falklands, nurses from the King Edward Memorial Hospital gave us an insight into their roles.
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- Title
- Falklands Mum And Daughter Take On Everest Birthday Challenge
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Towards the end of April, two Falkland Islanders undertook an epic trek to Everest base camp in Nepal.
The journey was organised by Lindsay May for her 60th birthday, and she was joined by her daughter Tiphanie.
The pair battled through blazing sun, high passes, and altitude sickness to bring a huge Falklands flag to the roots of the tallest mountain on Earth.
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- Title
- Basketball Returns To Falklands With Thrilling Opening Ceremony
- Runtime
- 3:15
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The 2026 Falklands basketball season kicked off on Monday, with a bombastic opening ceremony in the Stanley Leisure Centre sports hall.
Crowds were in attendance to see the team walkouts, a series of dance performances and the first game of the season, which will run until the 25th of July.
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- Title
- Falklands Firefighter Heroes Honoured With New Road Names
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Two roads on the new Sapper Hill housing estate will be named after local firefighters who died in the line of duty.
In 1989, Gerard Johnson and Robert Finlayson perished whilst searching for survivors on a burning trawler.
A request submitted by Gerard’s sister Bernadette Pring will now see their memory further enshrined in Falklands history.
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- Title
- Falklands In Focus Full Programme | 15th May 2026
- Runtime
- 33:33
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- On this week's show we bring you updates on the port causeway, budget, child safeguarding review, pension assistance, road traffic laws and housing figures.
We also look into the future of Gilbert House and how young people use social media, the meeting of the Falklands UK minister with the Prime Minister, as well as the members of youth parliament who are joining the Shackleton trust.
After the break we're back with reports from the Falklands' first mental health fayre and its third conservation bake off.
You can also find out about new research into the island's shipwrecks, the second novel from a local author and hear from our nurses on International Nurses Day.
00:00 Headlines
01:25 Causeway Alignment Issues
02:00 Budget Announcement Date
02:20 Changes to Pension Assistance
06:06 Review into Child Safeguarding Announced
06:33 Road Traffic Law Changes
08:03 Latest Housing Figures
08:34 Y...
- Title
- Will Sure Keep the Falklands Telecoms Contract?
- Runtime
- 6:54
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Sure Group has made its case to remain the Falklands’ telecoms provider beyond the current licence period.
The existing contract expires at the end of 2027. Government says any future provider must not create a monopoly.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Two Falklands Friends Run 150km in a Month
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Two Falklands residents completed a challengbe to run 5 kilometres every day in April covering 150 kilometres in a month.
Kendra Hoyles shared the challenge online and was joined by others in the Falklands, the USA and the Isle of Man. The group completed their final run on Thursday.
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