Falkland Islands the Falkland Islands Government, remains controversial as a result of maritime disputes with Argentina. The name "Falkland Islands" comes from Falkland Sound, the strait that separates the two main islands. The name "Falkland" was applied to the channel by John Strong, captain of an English expedition which landed on the islands in 1690. Strong named the strait in honour of Anthony Cary, 5th Viscount of Falkland, the Treasurer of the Navy who sponsored his journey. The Viscount's title originates from the town of Falkland, Scotland—the town's name likely comes from a Gaelic term referring to an "enclosure" ("lann"), but it
Falkland Islands Magazine included the short-lived "The Penguin" (c. 1929-30), the "Falkland Islands weekly news" (active 1940s), the "Falkland Islands monthly review" (active 1950s-60s), and the current "Penguin News", published weekly since 1979. In addition, there is an annually-published historical journal, the "Falkland Islands Journal" (1967 onwards), and a twice-yearly "Falkland Islands newsletter", published by the UK-based Falkland Islands Association. Falkland Islands Magazine The Falkland Islands Magazine (from 1908, the Falkland Islands Magazine and Church Paper), was a monthly periodical published in the Falkland Islands between 1889 and 1933. It was the first regular publication in the islands. The "Magazine" was established in