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We produce our flagship programme, Falklands in Focus, weekly and also create short documentaries and features focusing on life on the islands. Get in touch with your news and views:

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06/09/2026

Bowls and table tennis players who competed at the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championships respectively in recent months were honoured with a special reception this week, held at Government House, Falkland Islands.

During the reception, the Governor, Colin Martin-Reynolds, and the Chair of the Falkland Islands National Sports Council, Mike Summers, spoke about the role sport plays in putting the Falklands on the map.

You can see more from the event by clicking the link in the comments below.

05/09/2026

A new indoor sports facility was officially opened on Friday night, providing space for the Falkland Islands Cricket Club, Falklands Archery Association and Falkland Islands Bowls Association to train inside and at all times of the year.

On opening night, there was an opportunity for people to have a look at some of the equipment and try their hand at bowls and cricket.

Bill Chater, Chair of the Archery Association, told FITV how this new facility could impact the sport in the Falklands.

We'll have more from the facility's opening in our next episode of Falklands In Focus.

04/09/2026

📺 The latest edition of Falklands In Focus is out now on local Freeview, the FITV YouTube channel, our website and later on BFBS MiPlayer.
Here’s David with some of this week's stories!
📌 UK defends Falklands sovereignty
📌 In-depth look at problems facing the loligo fishing industry
📌 ExCo approves further nature reserves work
📌 Education Ordinance review set for public consultation
📌 The role of the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce
📌 Falkland Islands Government's Think Falklands website reaches first anniversary
📌 Falklands marks Merchant Navy Day
📌Commonwealth sporting stars welcomed home at Government House, Falkland Islands
📌The story of a forgotten Falklands railway

🔗 Link to the full programme in the comments below. 👇

03/09/2026

In the UK, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories, the 3rd of September marks Merchant Navy Day. It is a day used to remember and thank those past and present who work in the global sea trade industry.

Here in the Falklands, the Red Ensign was raised on Victory Green and the Lighthouse Seafarers Mission, next to the port.

Mally Port, Deputy Harbour Master at the Falkland Islands Maritime Authority, told FITV earlier this week why the Merchant Navy is so important for the Falklands.

You can see more on this in our next episode of Falklands In Focus.

02/09/2026

Executive Council last week approved work on creating 10 new national nature reserves and expanding five others, following a proposal put forward by the Environment Department and a period of public consultation.

The proposed areas are a range of inland and marine locations, and are both Government and privately-owned.

Erica Berntsen, Biodiversity Protection Advisor for Falkland Islands Government, outlined to FITV how each of the sites was selected to become a Reserve.

You can see more on this story in this week's episode of Falklands In Focus.

01/09/2026

Following the closure of the second loligo season, FITV approached the Fisheries Department earlier this week to provide more information on the data behind the decision to bring fishing of the squid species to an end for this year.

James Wilson, Director of the Natural Resources Department, explained why a complete cancellation and not another pause was necessary.

You can see more on this story in this week's episode of Falklands In Focus.

31/08/2026

Representatives from the Falklands' public and private sectors will travel to Punta Arenas at the end of September.

The business showroom trip has been organised by the Municipality of Punta Arenas, and will see those travelling meet with different sectors who could play a part in shipping to the Falklands when the Chilean cargo link is re-established.

Last week, Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce Board Member Mike Summers and Falkland Islands Development Corporation Deputy Managing Director Louise Ellis sat down with FITV and explained the interest from Chile and what they were hoping to get out of the trip.

You can see an extended version of this story by clicking the link in the comments below.

30/08/2026

Wool producers experienced a welcome boost in the latest season, with prices increasing by 70%.

This follows a number of years when prices had been significantly lower, leading to hardship among those in the industry.

Tanya Clarke, Manager of the Falkland Islands Wool Company, told FITV this week why this upturn has come about.

You can see more on this story by visiting the link in the comments below.

29/08/2026

Falkland Islands Government has closed the second loligo season, following concerns over low squid biomass.

This follows a previous two-week suspension and subsequent data analysis by the Natural Resources Department.

John Barton, Chair of Falkland Islands Fishing Companies Association. told FITV the day after the closure was announced that the industry had been warning FIG of potential problems for some time.

We'll be taking a closer look at the problems the loligo fishery is experiencing in our next episode of Falklands In Focus.

28/08/2026

📺 This week’s edition of Falklands In Focus is out now on local Freeview, the FITV YouTube channel, our website and later on BFBS MiPlayer.
Here’s Hannah to take you through some of this week's stories!

📌 Reaction to the early loligo season closure
📌 KEMH data breaches review report due soon
📌 Delays to Sapper Hill housing shorter than expected
📌 Wool prices rise by 70%
📌 FIDC and Chamber of Commerce discuss upcoming business showroom trip to Chile
📌 Christian Fellowship marks 10 years
📌 Liberty Lodge shows off altered interior
📌Falkland Islander in UK takes on special running charity fundraiser
📌Historic first international women's cricket tour
📌Tributes paid to Dolly Parton
🔗 Link to the full programme in the comments below. 👇

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