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
Bishop of the Falkland Islands authority over the Falkland Islands was abolished; today the Rector of the Cathedral reports directly to the Archbishop of Canterbury and receives pastoral guidance from the Archbishop's Commissary, who since July 2014 has been Nigel Stock, Bishop to the Forces. The Archbishop retains the title Bishop of the Falkland Islands, while his Commissary takes the title Bishop "for" the Falkland Islands. Stock retired in August 2017; and Tim Thornton, his replacement as Bishop of Lambeth, also became Bishop to the Forces and Bishop for the Falkland Islands upon his commissioning on 6 September 2017. Bishop of the Falkland Islands The