Liberation Day plans: The Falkland Islands will mark the 44th anniversary of Liberation Day on Sunday 14 June, with a thanksgiving service at Christ Church Cathedral, then a parade and wreath-laying at the Liberation Monument in Stanley, plus road-closure notices for residents. Community fundraising: A Scouts May Ball at the Town Hall raised £4,800 for the Scouts, while a separate silent auction brought in more than £7,000 to send Falklands Community School students to the UK. Commonwealth Games spotlight: Daphne Arthur-Almond and Oliver Thompson have been named flag and baton bearers for the Falklands’ Commonwealth Games team, with six indoor bowls competitors heading to Glasgow in late July. Oil and sovereignty debate: Discussion on territorial integrity and self-determination continues, with oil developments like the Sea Lion project keeping the Falklands’ future firmly in focus. Sea Lion expansion: Navitas Petroleum says it is lining up a second FPSO to boost Sea Lion output, targeting first oil in the first half of 2028. Wildlife and environment: A new survey reports Magellanic penguin numbers are stable overall, with growth and redistribution across colonies including the Falklands. Health support to Tristan da Cunha: Falklands medics have landed on Tristan da Cunha to help respond to a suspected hantavirus risk, after a request via UK health authorities. Local achievement: FIDC business development officer Clare Guest has completed an Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management (QLS Level 5), supporting the island’s greener business goals. Aviation history link: A US Marine Corps “final flight” ceremony will mark the end of the AV-8B Harrier II, a type with British Harrier roots tied to the 1982 Falklands War.