Falkland Islands Television
Two Falklands Friends Run 150km in a Month
- Title
- Two Falklands Friends Run 150km in a Month
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 6 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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- Salvaging The SS Great Britain
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The 24th of April marked 56 years since the SS Great Britain began its final voyage from the Falklands back to the UK.
In 1970 Willie Bowles was part of the salvage crew which helped refloat the former worlds largest passenger ship from where she had been scuttled in Sparrow Cove in 1937.
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- 56 Years Since SS Great Britain Returned From Falklands To UK
- Runtime
- 5:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The 24th of April marked 56 years since the SS Great Britain began its final voyage from the Falklands back to the UK.
The iron ship had lain scuttled in Sparrow cove since 1936 before being refloated by international and local salvagers.
The ship is now an award-winning museum in Bristol – where she was built.
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- Title
- Inside The Falklands' Miniature Town Shop
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A Falklands crafter has turned iconic island buildings into hand-built miniature models and now has her own shop in Stanley. We visited to see the incredible tiny town for ourselves.
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- 2026 End-Of-Season Tourism Awards Held At Town Hall
- Runtime
- 3:27
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The end-of-season tourism awards were held at the Town Hall last Friday, recognising the achievements of tourism operators, guides, drivers, accommodation providers and more.
The winners are decided through public feedback forms, and celebrations included live music, dancing and plenty of free food and drink.
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- Title
- Island Communities Unite For Mental Health Walk
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The inaugural Big 4 Walk took place in Stanley, bringing together St Helenians and others in support of mental health.
The event was part of a combined effort by St Helena, Ascension Island, the Falkland Islands and the UK to fundraise for Island Minds Foundation, with the Falklands contributing £490.20.
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- Major Upgrade Planned for Falklands YMCA
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Stanley YMCA is being upgraded from communal living to self-contained flats for apprentices and young people.
The changes are expected to increase capacity with each flat containing a double bed. Further plans include a new management committee and an eventual name change.
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- Title
- New Flowers Coming To The Falklands?
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- If you are a gardening enthusiast, you might be interested in a new plant species making its way to the Falkland Islands.
Cosmos plants are known for their bright colour and don’t require a lot of effort to look after.
The UK’s National Collection is held by amateur gardener Jonathan Sheppard, who has decided to give away 1 million seeds, including 20 packets which will travel here.
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- Falklands Pub Gets New Family-Friendly Makeover
- Runtime
- 3:09
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The West Stanley pub – the Stanley Arms – has new leaseholders who plan to turn it into an all-day café catering towards families.
Anya Bull, Pete Bull and Reuben Cofre plan to serve tea and coffee alongside alcohol and simple pub food, and to be shut by 9pm.
Despite the changes they hope to retain the character of the beloved venue, and invite feedback from the public.
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- Title
- Community Remembers Falklands War Hero Nick Taylor
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The 4th of May marks the day Britain lost its first serviceman of the Falklands War.
Lieutenant Nick Taylor was shot down over Goose Green and buried with full military honours close to where he crashed.
Every year, on the Sunday closest to that date, the community gathers at his grave to pay tribute to his sacrifice.
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- Title
- British Antarctic Survey Veterans Reunite On The RRS Sir David Attenborough in Falklands
- Runtime
- 6:34
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Several generations of Falklands residents who have worked with the British Antarctic Survey over the years reunited on Thursday at the current Antarctic science and exploration vessel.
This was part of a series of public engagements at the Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough presently moored in Mare Harbour, and was followed up by a public talk at the Harbour Lights Cinema.
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- FIDC Halts Grant Applications For Green Business Programme
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Falkland Islands Development Corporation will temporarily halt new applications for loans or grants connected to their Green Business Programme.
The scheme funds projects such as camp water systems and energy – so the announcement provoked some concern amongst the Camp community.
This follows ExCo deferring a decision to keep funding the programme through the end of the current financial year.
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- Falklands In Focus Full Programme | 8th May 2026
- Runtime
- 36:24
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- On this week's Falklands in Focus, the hospital updates us on the risk from hantavirus and we explain the upcoming tax review.
We also delve into why: the air service have reduced their flying hours, the meat company is getting a new refrigeration plant, and the development company have paused applications for green grants.
We take a look at plans to develop the secondary school and to name two new roads after firefighters.
After the break, we're back with a memorial for the first Falklands War casualty, a tourist industry awards ceremony, and a first hand account of an Everest base camp trek.
We also bring you the opening ceremony of this year's basketball league, and a 100th birthday message for Sir David Attenborough.
00:00 Headlines
01:17 Hantavirus Update
02:39 Tax Review
06:48 FIGAS Winter Schedule
08:41 Summary Court
08:58 FIMCO Refrigeration Plant
10:24 FIDC Pauses Green Busi...
- Title
- Risk Of Hantavirus Reaching Falklands Very Low
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The King Edward Memorial Hospital has provided urgent supplies to help combat the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius.
The cruise ship is a regular visitor to the Falklands and was last here in mid-February.
However, KEMH stress there is little chance of the virus reaching the Islands.
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- Falklands Motocross Season Finale at Goose Green
- Runtime
- 7:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The final fixture of the 2025/26 Falklands motocross season was held at Goose Green last weekend.
Riders faced a new track and battled through sun, rain, hail and plenty of mud.
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- Title
- Can The Falklands Diversify Beyond Fishing?
- Runtime
- 4:54
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A week-long economic development forum has been held in the Falklands, bringing together international partners to share ideas and build links.
Hosted by Falkland Islands Development Corporation, the event saw delegates from Guyana, Gibraltar and the Caribbean give presentations on the oil industry, technology and sustainable growth.
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- Title
- Zimbabwe Independence Celebrated in the Falklands
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Zimbabwe gained independence from Britain on April 18th 1980.
Government House invited the Falklands Zimbabwean community to a reception marking the occasion, celebrating culture, heritage and community ties.
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- Falkland Islands Anzac Day Dawn Service 2026
- Runtime
- 3:25
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The annual Anzac Day dawn service was held in Stanley, Falkland Islands.
Members of the public joined the Governor at the Cross of Sacrifice to remember those from Australia and New Zealand who gave their lives in conflict.
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- Inside One Of The Falklands' Oldest Homes
- Runtime
- 3:33
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Cartmell Cottage is one of the Falkland Islands’ oldest properties.
Dating from 1849, it has been owned by several people across the decades, and is now in the hands of the Falkland Islands Museum and National Trust.
Last month, the public were invited to visit the property and learn more about its place in the Islands’ history.
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- How Clean Is Falklands Air? Sensors Begin Testing
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Blake Environmental, a local consultant, has set up sensors to monitor air quality around Stanley.
The project was funded through the Government’s environmental studies budget, whilst the SIM cards sending data back to the hub were sponsored by Sure South Atlantic.
Live data can be viewed on the Blake Environmental website.
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- Falkland Islands Communications Regulator Releases 2025 Annual Report
- Runtime
- 4:01
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Communications Regulator has released her annual report for 2025.
The paper outlines the work carried out by the Regulator’s office over last year and highlights key priorities for 2026.
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- Falkland Islands Installs New Synthetic Ice Hockey Rink
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Volunteers, including the Hockey Club, have been helping UK company FX Live install a synthetic ice rink at the new sports centre.
The two thirds size professional hockey rink is made of 360 Glice Panels and was funded by private sector donations.
This comes as the National Sports Council was given a final £250,000 in Government funding to finish the centre, with hopes it will open by Liberation Day.
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- Falklands In Focus Full Programme | 1st May 2026
- Runtime
- 45:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- This week on Falklands In Focus, we discuss Sure Group Ltd as they set out their case to remain as the Falklands’ telecoms provider beyond 2027.
We also get a glimpse of the future of Stanley’s YMCA, the Legislative Assembly discusses the need to use local businesses in the future oil industry and bring you the launch of a new seafarers’ memorial project.
After the break, we are at Government House to mark Zimbabwe Independence Day, meet up with two runners taking on a tough challenge, bring you a full roundup of this year’s motocross season finale and mark a notable anniversary of an iconic vessel.
00:00 Headlines
01:23 Forecast Shortfall Decreases
01:50 Sure Telecoms Update
08:58 Refuelling Tanker Recalled
09:22 YMCA Upgrade
11:39 Calls for Local Content in Oil
14:10 Next Stage of Power Station Approved
14:32 Sovereignty Support in HoC
15:22 National Stud Flock Impact
15:48 Seafarers...
- Title
- Understanding Deafblindness In The Falklands
- Runtime
- 3:12
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A series of workshops were held at the Chamber of Commerce last week, giving the public a chance to learn about deaf-blindness.
They were led by a British Sign Language Interpreter and a Special Needs teacher, who are visiting the Islands to spread awareness around accessibility.
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- Tour Guide Rules Changing In The Falklands
- Runtime
- 5:23
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Tourist Board has also said it will change its penalty system for tour guides and companies from next season.
Strikes given for incorrect practice will no longer be wiped once each season has ended, but instead remain on record for a second season.
The move is aimed at improving the experience for visitors to the Islands.
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- Charity Helps Falklands Children Tell Stories Of Conflict Through Music
- Runtime
- 6:40
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A charity giving young people a voice on conflict visited schools in the Falklands last week.
Never Such Innocence was set up during the First World War centenary to help children to contribute opinions and artwork to the commemorations.
It continues that work today through workshops and an annual competition with creative industry practitioners.
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- Volunteers Restore Vital Wildlife Habitat In The Falklands
- Runtime
- 7:27
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Last month, as the tourist season wrapped up, a group of local volunteers flew out to Sea Lion Island to plant tussac.
The annual trip, funded by Falkland Islands Holidays and Wild Falklands Ltd, aims to restore peatland damaged by historic grazing.
This is the second visit volunteers have made since a wildfire broke out two years ago.
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- Title
- Ten New Nature Reserves Planned For The Falklands
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A consultation has opened on the creation of ten new nature reserves and the expansion of five existing sites.
The aim is to protect important nature sites belonging to both Falkland Islands Government and private landowners like Falklands Conservation.
The public can give feedback until the 5th of May, through online or paper surveys.
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- Title
- How Baking Is Teaching Falklands Youth Business Skills
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Year 5 students at the Infant and Junior School have been recognised at an awards ceremony after taking part in a cookie programme.
The enterprise scheme, organised by the Falkland Islands Development Corporation and funded by the Falkland Islands Company, saw pupils create, market and sell a variation of the cookie recipe from “cooking the Falklands way”.
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- Falklands Trained For Whale and Dolphin Rescues
- Runtime
- 6:27
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Two instructors from a UK based charity have been in the Falklands training the public and certain government departments how to assess, care for and re-float stranded whales and dolphins.
The last time this training was delivered here was two decades ago.
The visit was organised by Falklands Conservation, who also underwent the training.
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- Major Upgrade At Falklands Fuel Station
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Stanley Services Ltd has installed an over-ground fuel tank at the service station as part of a campaign of works to revamp the forecourt.
The new tank promises extra fuel capacity and replaces worn out underground fuel storage.
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- Title
- Falklands In Focus Full Programme | 24th April 2026
- Runtime
- 25:02
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- This week on Falklands In Focus:
News from the Magistrate's Court, MLA Jack Ford responds to leaked Pentagon memo alleging US reviewing UK claim to Falklands, Sure Group CEO visits the Falklands, immigration medical exams are halted for short-term permit holders, new fuel storage arrives at Stanley Services.
After the break, Falklands landmarks are recreated in miniature, BAS veterans reunite aboard RRS Sir David Attenborough, a charity walk raises funds for mental health and future plans are revealed for the Stanley Arms.
00:00 Headlines
01:00 Court Report
02:30 Response to Leaked Pentagon Email
03:39 Sure Telecoms CEO Visit
04:35 Hospital Halt Some Immigration Medicals
05:57 Queen's Birth Centenary Stamps
06:15 Paper Bank Notes Leaving Circulation
06:36 Stanley Service Station Update
10:20 Big 4 Mental Health Walk
11:38 Miniature Falklands Buildings Shop
13:41 Cyclist Contributes to Mu...
- Title
- Falkland Islands MLA Responds To Leaked Pentagon Memo On Falklands Sovereignty
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- MLA Jack Ford says the Falkland Islands remain unconcerned after reports of a leaked Pentagon memo suggesting the US could review support for British sovereignty claims.
He says the Islands' right to self-determination remains strong in the UK and beyond.
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- Title
- Falkland Islands Draft Economic Development Strategy Revealed
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Falkland Islands Government has published a draft Economic Development Strategy for 2025 to 2040.
It sets out plans for growth across the Islands and in the global market, with diversifying the economy a key aim.
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- Title
- New Fish Species Discovered In Falkland Islands Waters
- Runtime
- 4:11
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Two new species of Snail fish have been discovered around the Falklands.
The catches were made in separate incidents within months of each other by two fisheries observers on board the Toothfish Longliner CFL Hunter.
After a year of analysing specimens and writing up results, both new species were published in scientific papers last week.
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- Public Asked To Help Rescue Lost Seabirds In Falklands
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Falklands Conservation is urging residents to reduce unnecessary outdoor lighting by houses and vehicles at night.
The campaign forms part of International Dark Sky Week, which looks to reduce light pollution to protect wildlife.
On the islands east of Stanley, young sooty shearwaters are beginning to fly, with bright lights leading to groundings where they become instantly vulnerable.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Falklands Join Commonwealth Games Beach Clean Challenge
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games are ramping up, with nations and territories around the world getting ready to compete for glory.
But beforehand nations have been asked to join forces to take a combined 1 million pieces of plastic out of Commonwealth oceans and waterways.
Last weekend, the Falkland Islands held its’ beach clean, with young and old coming together to take on the challenge.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Falkland Islands Farming Community Gathers At Rural Business Association Show
- Runtime
- 3:55
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Rural Business Association has held its annual show at Goose Green.
Plenty of livestock, including sheep and cows, was on display, despite cancelled ferries preventing entries from the West.
For the first time, the event also featured a Festival of Wool organised by the Falkland Islands Arts Council.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Falkland Islands Sailor Reflects On 90 years Of Life
- Runtime
- 4:08
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- It’s been a special week for Stanley resident Hamish Jennings.
The last Falkland Islander to have worked in the whaling industry celebrated his 90th birthday on 14th of April.
He was also a skilled peat cutter, and helped to provide peat blocks to others living in the Islands.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- 4 Para Take On Challenging Falkland Islands Tab As Part Of Final Exercise
- Runtime
- 5:45
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Members of 4 Para have retraced the famous 1982 march by British Forces, travelling from San Carlos to Stanley.
Known as a Tab, it forms part of their final exercise while deployed in the Falklands.
We caught up with the battalion halfway through the march at Estancia, where they were joined by 3 Para veterans who made the same journey 44 years ago.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- HMS Sheffield Executive Officer Returns To The Falkland Islands
- Runtime
- 3:48
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Falklands has hosted many veterans from 1982, with some even spending time living here.
Commander Mike Norman is one of those, having served as Head of the Navy and Harbour Master in 1987.
He also helped to build the memorial to HMS Sheffield on Sea Lion Island – a ship he served on as First Lieutenant.
On his most recent return to the Falklands, he shared his memories of the day the warship met her end.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Falklands In Focus Full Programme | 17th April 2026
- Runtime
- 35:33
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- 00:00 Headlines
01:00 Draft Economic Development Strategy released by Government
03:34 FIDC holds Economic Development Forum
08:56 Stanley power cuts update
10:03 Falkland Islands Government Office holds UK parliamentarians drop-in sessions in London
11:34 New nature reserves proposed by the Government
14:30 Falklands Conservation discusses sooty shearwater grounding risks
16:30 Machines to measure air quality in Stanley set up
21:05 Cosmos seeds to travel from UK to Falklands
23:21 Tracy's Dance event held at Town Hall
23:43 Glice rink in new sports centre nears completion
27:13 Budding entrepreneurs in Year 5 take part in cookie business programme
30:33 Falklands resident Hamish Jennings celebrates his 90th birthday
This week on Falklands In Focus, we lead with a breakdown of the Draft Economic Development Strategy for 2025-2040.
We also bring updates on recent power cuts in Stanley, dro...
- Title
- Falkland Islands Government Discusses Impact Of Middle East Conflict On Finances
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- With global instability pushing up oil prices and increasing costs here in the Falklands, concerns are growing about the long-term impact on the Islands’ finances.
Attention is now turning to the growing deficit and the potential cost of major projects.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Falkland Islands Scientists Conduct Clean Water Research Around Mount Pleasant Complex
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute have been working with Mount Pleasant Complex on a project to improve water security and better treat grey water.
Scientists hope to discover whether native grasses can be used to more effectively clean waste water before it reaches the sea.
They’re also surveying for new water sources as the size of MPC increases.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Scientists Assess Biodiversity of Sandy Beaches Around Falkland Islands
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A group of Uruguayan scientists have spent the last two weeks gathering samples from beaches around the Falklands.
Their research is aimed at discovering how humans and wildlife affect ecosystems within the sand.
The project is a collaboration with the South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute and is funded by the UK Government.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Gold Exploration Moves to Drilling Phase in the Falkland Islands
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Gold exploration in the Falklands is entering a new phase, with drilling set to begin in the Goose Green area.
The work follows earlier surveys that identified potential gold deposits beneath the surface. A specialist drilling rig will be used to extract core samples, helping experts determine whether there is enough gold to justify further investment.
The programme marks the next step in understanding the Islands’ mineral potential.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- FIDC Discuss Potential Shipping Link Between Falkland Islands And Chile
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Falkland Islands Development Corporation are exploring the potential introduction of a second shipping link with South America.
Currently, only one shipping link between the Falklands and Uruguay exists, but a connection with Chile was previously in operation.
The idea was included in the latest FIDC Board meeting and has received widespread support.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Falkland Islands Denies MV Bandero Access After Ship Collision
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The ship MV Bandero has been prohibited from entering Falklands waters, in an order signed by the Acting Governor on Thursday, after consultation with Executive Council.
The vessel, linked to the Captain Paul Watson Foundation direct action conservation group, had requested permission to come into port for provisions, fuel and crew relief.
The decision was made after it was involved in disrupting krill trawlers in Antarctic waters, including causing a ship-to-ship collision.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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- Title
- Falklands In Focus Full Programme | 10th April 2026
- Runtime
- 48:18
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- This week on Falklands In Focus, we lead with news that the MV Bandero has been denied entry to Falklands waters.
We also bring updates from the Falkland Islands Tourist Board, including cruise passenger figures and changes to tour guide accreditation, alongside future preparations for the oil industry and educational developments.
Plus, coverage of a deafblind awareness workshop, highlights from the RBA Show and Festival of Wool, a military exercise retracing the 1982 march from San Carlos to Stanley, and environmental work on Sea Lion Island.
We also feature a creative collaboration between FICS students and the Never Such Innocence charity.
00:00 Headlines
01:04 MV Bandero Refused Port Access
03:36 Cruise Ship Season Numbers
04:17 Tourist Licence to Operate Changes
10:06 Oil Industry Healthcare
11:54 Minerals Committee Re-established
12:14 Comms Regulator Annual Report
16:31 Teacher Traini...
- Title
- Former Students Hold Reunion For Returning Teacher In The Falkland Islands
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- And finally, a teacher who worked in the Falklands from 1976 to 1983 has returned to the Islands half a century after he first came down.
Richard Cain was remembered fondly by his former pupils, who organised a reunion at the Victory Bar in Stanley to reconnect with a teacher many of them still call Sir.
📍 Location: Falkland Islands
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