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Official Bluesky page for the Falkland Islands Government Office in London. 🇫🇰
On this day in 1765, Commodore John Byron, aboard the frigate HMS Dolphin, took formal possession of the Falkland Islands for King George III and Great Britain.
The Union Jack was then erected at the landing point on Saunders Island off West Falkland. 🇫🇰🇬🇧
The Union Jack was then erected at the landing point on Saunders Island off West Falkland. 🇫🇰🇬🇧
January 23, 2026 at 12:32 PM
On this day in 1765, Commodore John Byron, aboard the frigate HMS Dolphin, took formal possession of the Falkland Islands for King George III and Great Britain.
The Union Jack was then erected at the landing point on Saunders Island off West Falkland. 🇫🇰🇬🇧
The Union Jack was then erected at the landing point on Saunders Island off West Falkland. 🇫🇰🇬🇧
"We remain strong defenders of the Falkland Islands as part of our Great British family...we continue to work very closely with them on a range of trade and tariff issues" 💬
OT Minister Stephen Doughty MP responding to Mark Sewards MP on removing EU tariffs on Falklands fisheries exports. 🎣
OT Minister Stephen Doughty MP responding to Mark Sewards MP on removing EU tariffs on Falklands fisheries exports. 🎣
January 20, 2026 at 2:43 PM
"We remain strong defenders of the Falkland Islands as part of our Great British family...we continue to work very closely with them on a range of trade and tariff issues" 💬
OT Minister Stephen Doughty MP responding to Mark Sewards MP on removing EU tariffs on Falklands fisheries exports. 🎣
OT Minister Stephen Doughty MP responding to Mark Sewards MP on removing EU tariffs on Falklands fisheries exports. 🎣
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We are back on the East Falklands for a few days...
January 18, 2026 at 10:48 AM
We are back on the East Falklands for a few days...
We do #BlueMonday a bit differently in the Falkland Islands. 🇫🇰
The height of the austral summer in the Southern Hemisphere, here's some Falklands sunshine to brighten the day. 🌞
The height of the austral summer in the Southern Hemisphere, here's some Falklands sunshine to brighten the day. 🌞
January 19, 2026 at 11:16 AM
We do #BlueMonday a bit differently in the Falkland Islands. 🇫🇰
The height of the austral summer in the Southern Hemisphere, here's some Falklands sunshine to brighten the day. 🌞
The height of the austral summer in the Southern Hemisphere, here's some Falklands sunshine to brighten the day. 🌞
The Falklands have recently been delighted to welcome a new visitor all the way from New Zealand! 🇳🇿 🐧
The smallest penguin in the world, the aptly named Little Penguin, has recently been spotted in Stanley, a mere 5000+ miles from its home. 🇫🇰
📸 Estancia Excursions
The smallest penguin in the world, the aptly named Little Penguin, has recently been spotted in Stanley, a mere 5000+ miles from its home. 🇫🇰
📸 Estancia Excursions
January 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
The Falklands have recently been delighted to welcome a new visitor all the way from New Zealand! 🇳🇿 🐧
The smallest penguin in the world, the aptly named Little Penguin, has recently been spotted in Stanley, a mere 5000+ miles from its home. 🇫🇰
📸 Estancia Excursions
The smallest penguin in the world, the aptly named Little Penguin, has recently been spotted in Stanley, a mere 5000+ miles from its home. 🇫🇰
📸 Estancia Excursions
Today, we sent out the latest edition of our monthly newsletter! 📨
🗳️ Falkland Islands General Election
📽️ Our review of 2025
🎖️ Honour for long-serving Falklands doctor
Plus lots more Falklands news! 🇫🇰
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🗳️ Falkland Islands General Election
📽️ Our review of 2025
🎖️ Honour for long-serving Falklands doctor
Plus lots more Falklands news! 🇫🇰
Subscribe 👉 t.ly/CCAvR
January 15, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Today, we sent out the latest edition of our monthly newsletter! 📨
🗳️ Falkland Islands General Election
📽️ Our review of 2025
🎖️ Honour for long-serving Falklands doctor
Plus lots more Falklands news! 🇫🇰
Subscribe 👉 t.ly/CCAvR
🗳️ Falkland Islands General Election
📽️ Our review of 2025
🎖️ Honour for long-serving Falklands doctor
Plus lots more Falklands news! 🇫🇰
Subscribe 👉 t.ly/CCAvR
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Arrived home to find the family of Crested Caracara enjoying the good weather we are having!
January 14, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Arrived home to find the family of Crested Caracara enjoying the good weather we are having!
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Gentoo penguin and chick at Yorke Bay in the Falklands #birds #seabirds #fligtlessbirds #nature #yorkebay #wildlife #falklandislands #southatlantic #gentoopenguin #falklands
January 8, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Gentoo penguin and chick at Yorke Bay in the Falklands #birds #seabirds #fligtlessbirds #nature #yorkebay #wildlife #falklandislands #southatlantic #gentoopenguin #falklands
Our very first post here on Bluesky! 🥳
Please do follow our page for the latest news and information from the Falkland Islands and our work in representing Falkland Islanders in the UK and Europe! 👋
Please do follow our page for the latest news and information from the Falkland Islands and our work in representing Falkland Islanders in the UK and Europe! 👋
January 13, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Our very first post here on Bluesky! 🥳
Please do follow our page for the latest news and information from the Falkland Islands and our work in representing Falkland Islanders in the UK and Europe! 👋
Please do follow our page for the latest news and information from the Falkland Islands and our work in representing Falkland Islanders in the UK and Europe! 👋