On this day in 1942, Wideawake Airfield on Ascension Island opened. 🇸🇭 A crucial base for British forces during the Falklands War, the BFSAI Airbridge also utilises the runway as a midway point for flights between the Falklands and the UK. 🇫🇰🇬🇧🛫

Thank you to The Lord Hunt of Wirral for raising the impact of post-Brexit 🇪🇺 tariffs on 🇫🇰 fisheries exports to the EU and the impact they have on our fishing industry and economy, and for calling on GOV.UK to use UK-EU reset as an opportunity to have the tariffs lifed.

María Laura Argetina ha violado muchas resoluciones de la ONU, sin mencionar que empezo una guerra.

Test your might…

Puts record on gramophone and starts listening to "those magnificent men (and ladies) in their flying machines" - it is always reassuring to see the RAF up and about here in the #Falklands. The Falkland Islands Government Air Service also got in the picture as they challenged

🇨🇱FACh 933 Twin Otter, 🇦🇷FAA T-32 340B, 🇦🇮RAF ZM420 Atlas 🇦🇮RAF ZJ920 FGR.4 ‘Phoon Friday 😃

After 6 years, it’s almost time to move to a new Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office adventure. It’s been a privilege working with the amazing 🇬🇧 Overseas Territories through COVID💉, constitutional reform, infrastructure projects🏗️, UN missions🇺🇳, hurricanes🌀, environmental programmes🐠 & much more❤️

A cracking start to the day here in the #Falklands

Government House 🇫🇰🇬🇧 statement: #Falklands

Mientras en Ushuaia se termina de pavimentar una plataforma, después de 3 años de inaugurada la primera piedra, en la ciudad más austral del mundo se inaugura el Centro Logístico Antártico. Puerto Williams es la ciudad guardiana de la Antártica Chilena y un orgullo nacional 🇨🇱🇦🇶

It would seem as if the #Falklands flightless steamer duck (logger duck to us locals) did not want to assist Oreo the cat in his wish to have logger duck served on a bed of freshly gathered kelp for his dinner-dins

Up to five veterans a week take their own life. We are committed to changing that. Operation Lifeline is the Veterans’ Foundation’s mission to change lives, and save lives, of British heroes in need.❤️ As part of Operation Lifeline we are delighted to announce a £30,000 grant to

Last night, the #Falklands community wished farewell to HE Alison Blake CMG & Col. Pete. On behalf of Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, MLA Pollard said “You’ve carried out the role with clarity, purpose & grace. You’ve always been a tireless advocate for our right of self-determination - thank you”

Welcome to Stanley (in the #Falklands) : It’s more British than the British thenewdaily.com.au/travel/destina…

Back in the day Saturday night was all about hell-raising, partying like tomorrow wasn’t going to happen. Fast forward umpteen years and my wild Saturday night was commentating on the Governor’s Cup darts 🎯 tournament here in the #Falklands . The odd thing is that not getting to

Will be a true honour to wear this uniform for the first time next week when sworn in as the next Governor of the Falkland Islands. #pride #humbled #tradition

#Falkland Islands Defence Force As one of her last acts as our Commander-in-Chief, Her Excellency the Governor, Alison Blake CMG, handed out new rank slides last week to three of the Force's most diligent JNCOs. Congratulations to Gary, Chris and Steve on their promotions: a

This afternoon we officially said goodbye to our Governor Alison Blake CMG. At her arrival parade the #Falklands were somewhat snowy but today was almost tropical (about 5 degrees with a moderate breeze). We wish her and Col Pete the very best for the future.

Today the Falkland Islands bid farewell to Alison Blake as she completes her time as Governor after a 3 year term.