Tag: Alison Blake

• Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 17:40 UTC

  Falkland Islanders mark 43 years since Liberation from Argentine occupation

  

  On a calm winter morning, the Falkland Islands commemorated the 43rd anniversary of their liberation from Argentine occupation in 1982, with ceremonies and community gatherings held in the capital, Stanley. This Monday is a national holiday in the archipelago, a date that corresponds to the shift from Saturday, June 14, when the community of the Islands together with the internal self-government, represented by the eight elected members of the Legislative Assembly commemorates and celebrates Liberation Day, “a solemn and proud moment in the history” of the Islands.

• Tuesday, April 29th 2025 - 07:31 UTC

  Falklands’ volleyball team competing in international tournament in Punta Arenas

  

  Another sport that is picking up in the Falkland Islands is volleyball, and last Saturday a delegation with ladies and men teams left for an international three day completion taking place in Punta Arenas, Chile, where the Falklands flag will be flying.

• Monday, October 7th 2024 - 09:12 UTC

  UK ambassador to Paraguay visits Falklands, meets Governor and MLAs

  

  Falkland Islands received the visit of the current British ambassador to Paraguay. During his brief visit, Ambassador Ramin Navai, met with the Governor of the Falklands, Alison Blake CMG, and also with members of the Legislative Assembly.

• Wednesday, April 10th 2024 - 11:09 UTC

  South Georgia: Invitation to submit proposals to act as Mint for Commemorative Coins

  

  The Commissioner of the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands has invited proposals to act as the Government’s Mint for the production of commemorative coins.

• Monday, February 19th 2024 - 19:05 UTC

  Lord Cameron arrives in Falklands to commemorate 1982 conflict and reaffirm sovereignty

  

  UK Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron has arrived in the Falkland Islands for a two-day visit, emphasizing the UK's commitment to upholding the Falkland Islanders' right to self-determination. Governor Alison Blake CMG welcomed the news, expressing her delight at Lord Cameron's visit to the Islands.

• Tuesday, December 19th 2023 - 09:30 UTC

  South Georgia ensures environmental protection for its maritime zone until 2028

  

  In a significant step towards supporting marine conservation efforts in the South Atlantic, the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) has announced the successful transition of ownership of Pharos Marine Limited (part of the Falklands based Byron group) to Workboat Services Limited, WBS, ensuring the continued operational presence of the vessel MV Pharos SG in the South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands Maritime Zone.

• Friday, November 17th 2023 - 06:52 UTC

  Falkland Islands King's Certificate and Badge of Honor

  

  The Falkland Islands Acting Governor Dave Morgan (during the absence of Alison Blake GMC currently in London for the Joint Ministerial Council), and acting on the advice of the Falklands Executive Council, is pleased to announce the 2023 Award of the King’s Certificate and Badge of Honor to:

• Monday, May 22nd 2023 - 10:47 UTC

  Falklands remembers the anniversary of Landing Day in San Carlos

  

  On 21 May 1982, British troops from the Task Force landed in San Carlos waters to begin the last chapter of the complete recovery and Liberation of the Falkland Islands.

• Wednesday, May 10th 2023 - 10:37 UTC

  Foreign Secretary expected to launch new UK Overseas Territories Strategy at the JMC

  

  Taking into account that most British Overseas Territories have sent representatives to London for the several days celebration of King Charles III Coronation, the Joint Ministerial Council which brings together UK Ministers and elected leaders of the OTs, will be taking place this week, May 11/12.

• Wednesday, April 26th 2023 - 04:48 UTC

  Falklands mark ANZAC national Day and remember Liberation of South Georgia on Tuesday 25th April 1982

  

  Busy early day for Alison Blake CMG, Governor of the Falkland Islands and Commissioner of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands. In dawn on Tuesday April 25th, the Governor joined members of the Falklands community, including Australian and New Zealand nationals to the service held at the Cross of Sacrifice, for the ANZAC Day.