Falkland Islands has retained the global A+ credit rating

The Falkland Islands has retained its global A+ credit rating with a stable outlook. During the Standing Finance Committee it was said that the Falklands has the same A+ rating as Guernsey, Bermuda, Japan and China. The A+ investment grade credit rating …

Gold exploration returns to the Falkland Islands

After 17 years the hunt for gold has returned to the Falklands. Gold was first discovered in the Islands in 1999 by a team of geologists who initially started the exploration for diamonds but ended up finding up to 400 grains of gold. Drilling took place …

Falkland Islands Penguins

SURE proposes unlimited broadband for everyone in the Falkland Islands

Sue have announced the proposed release of unlimited broadband packages for everyone in the Falklands. The announcement was made by Sure Group CEO Alistair Beak during public meetings on the 19th March. The two unlimited packages will replace the current …

F-35, Eurofighter ‘Showdown’ In The UK As Critics Argue U.S. Stealth Jet Could Hurt Typhoon, 6th-Gen FCAS

The UK is considering placing an additional order for the American F-35 Lightning II aircraft. However, workers’ unions in the country warn that purchasing the American jet could hurt the prospects of the Eurofighter Typhoon, the 6th-gen GCAP, and Britain’ …

INSV Tarini arrives in Cape Town on Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition

INSV Tarini has reached Cape Town, South Africa, marking the completion of the fourth leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition. The all-women crew received a warm welcome, with engagements planned with the South African Navy and local community INSV …

The Lindsay Theater in Sewickley to take moviegoers on an 'Antarctic Voyage'

As part of its Emerging Filmmakers Series, The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center in Sewickley will show “Antarctic Voyage,” a documentary by award-winning director Kevin Schreck. The film is a chronicle of a 2023 biological research expedition to the …

Thousands of drivers could be forced to 'exchange' driving licence due to DVLA change

Tens of thousands of motorists could be impacted by the changes, it has been warned to road userrs. Driving licence changes could be rolled out by DVLA in the near future with drivers, motorists and road users urged to act. Tens of thousands of motorists …

Government hiring woke £104,000 a year lawyer to oversee equality on Falklands – despite population of just 3,662

WHITEHALL chiefs are hiring an £104,000 a year lawyer to oversee equality on the Falklands — with a population of just 3,662. The legal whiz will lead a team whose roles include ensuring citizens on Britain’s far-flung South Atlantic outpost — also home to …

Royal Air Force Puma 1971-2025: The End of an Era

On Mar. 26 and 27, 2025, the RAF Puma HC2 carried out its final flights as a part of a farewell tour over the United Kingdom and Cyprus. The Puma had led a remarkable career flying on the majority of UK military operations since its introduction into …