Falklands Shears 2024
The 28th December 2024 saw the return of the annual Falklands Shears, the ultimate celebration of skill, tradition and community in the wool industry. This
Right to buy scheme is waiting on the MLAs policy directions
A Right to Buy scheme for government housing has been discussed during the latest Legislative Assembly. The scheme, targeting low income tenants, is under development
This tourism season will not surpass last year’s
It is anticipated that visitor numbers during this tourism season will not surpass last year’s. Last season saw over 73,000 cruise ship passengers visit the
Nurseries in Stanley request to increase childcare subsidy rate
Nurseries in Stanley believe that the current childcare subsidy rate available is too low. This was raised at last week’s meeting of the education board
New motel is opened at Port Howard
A brand new motel opened its doors at Port Howard to visitors in October. The Maria Motel is located near the ferry terminal, with beautiful
110th anniversary of the Battle of the Falkland Islands
Last Sunday marked the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Falkland Islands. The day commemorates what some have called the most decisive naval battle
The Falklands Games 2024 | Part Two
With the final award ceremony in sight, you could taste the tension and excitement in the air at the Stanley sports hall for the Final
No more VSAT licenses to be issued for 4 months
As of December 1st the issuing of VSAT licenses has been paused for an initial period of 4 months. The announcement was made by the
Christmas comes to the Falklands Scout Hut for Coffee Evening
The annual Christmas coffee evening was held by the 1st Falkland Islands Scout Group this week. The event saw the Scout Hut packed to the
Next of kin of Argentine fallen soldiers visit Falkland Islands
Relatives and next of kin of Argentine fallen soldiers visited the Islands this week. The visit gave families of the deceased a chance to pay