South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands
South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Stunningly beautiful and rugged, this island wildlife sanctuary, once visited, is not easily forgotten. Its snow covered peaks, blue glacier ice and emerald green bays are breathtaking sights.
It is a real “oasis” in the stormy southern oceans and is home to amazing wildlife like penguins, albatrosses, seals, whales and petrels.
The South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Laws site can be accessed here.
Latest News
Read the past Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands’ (GSGSSI) latest news and updates here.
Call For Expressions Of Interest For Provision Biosecurity Services
July 7, 2025
In October 2025 approximately 250 m3 / eight 20ft shipping containers of building materials and vehicles will be shipped to South Georgia as part of a project run by the South Georgia Heritage Trust to stabilise the managers villa at Stromness. GSGSSI wishes to undertake pre-boarder biosecurity checks of these materials when they transit the Falkland Islands. GSGSSI invites expressions of interest from individuals or organisations to biosecure the Falkland Island cargo facility to use to minimise the risk of contamination during inspections and undertake detailed biosecurity inspections of cargo and, where appropriate, if cargo is found to be contaminated, re-inspection following remedial action.
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One Month Until The Launch Of The Government’s New Entry Permit Scheme
July 1, 2025
There is just one month to go before the introduction of the Government’s new entry permit scheme is introduced for those wishing to visit South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. From 1 August 2025 the vast majority of people entering South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands for work or visitor purposes will require an Entry Permit. There will be separate permits for work and visitor purposes. Applications for a Permit will need to be made through a dedicated web-based application portal which will go live on 1 August 2025 at 09:00 (UK Time).
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GSGSSI Job Vacancy – Visitor Manager
June 26, 2025
We are seeking a highly motivated Visitor Manager to be based in Stanley, Falkland Islands. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing safe and sustainable visits for the thousands of people who travel to the Territory each year, as well as building strong relationships with stakeholders and driving revenue growth.
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New Terrestrial Protected Areas Research and Monitoring Plan
June 20, 2025
GSGSSI is pleased to announce the publication of a new Terrestrial Protected Areas Research and Monitoring Plan to guide scientific activities that will contribute to the sustainable management and regulation of these unique and awe-inspiring islands.
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New Project Capturing Memories Of Scottish Whaling Communities Launched By Historian Dan Snow
June 20, 2025
The Whalers’ Memory Bank, a new digital archive capturing the stories of Scottish whaling communities, is launching on June 27, 2025, in Dundee by historian Dan Snow. Developed over two years by the South Georgia Heritage Trust and South Georgia Museum with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this living digital time capsule preserves the experiences of veterans from the modern whaling industry (1904-1965) who traveled 8,000 miles from Scotland to work on South Georgia island.
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🗓️ Only one month until we launch our new Entry Permit Scheme.
From 1 August, those entering South Georgia for work or visitor purposes will require an Entry Permit.
A dedicated web-based application portal which will go live on 1 August at 09:00 BST.
https://gov.gs/one-month-until-the-launch-of-the-governments-new-entry-permit-scheme/
We’re looking for a highly motivated Visitor Manager to join our team in Stanley, Falkland Islands to:
🚢Oversee all safe & sustainable visits to South Georgia
🤝 Build key relationships
📈Drive revenue growth
Closing date: 18th July
👉 https://gov.gs/appointments/
#Falklands
You asked, the Governor answered 🇫🇰🇬🇧
Next month we wish farewell to Her Excellency The Governor Alison Blake CMG.
Keep an eye out as we share highlights of Her Excellency’s time in the #Falklands over the next few weeks 🐧
#GovernorHighlights #farewell
Last week, His Majesty’s Commissioner for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Alison Blake CMG appointed Ms Alexandra Goldsack of the British Antarctic Survey to be Magistrate for South Georgia & the SSI.
#SGSSI #magistrate
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new Terrestrial Protected Areas Research and Monitoring Plan to guide scientific activities that will contribute to the sustainable management and regulation of these unique islands.
#environment #TPA
New Terrestrial Protected Areas Research and Monitoring Plan
GSGSSI is pleased to announce the publication of a new Terrestrial Protected Areas Research and Monitoring Plan to ...
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