In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Blue Belt Programme, the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands on the 9th of September 2026 have released a special commemorative stamp issue which includes stamps, a sheetlet, and corresponding first day covers.
The 6th of September 2026 marks 20 years of service by the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands’ fisheries patrol and logistics support vessel MV Pharos SG. The Government has released the following stamp set to commemorate this anniversary.
The Commissioner of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands has published a notice in the Gazette setting out visitor permit fees for the next three seasons, with effect from 1 July 2026.
South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands are recognised globally for their exceptional wildlife and relatively undisturbed ecosystems. The Territory supports vast populations of seabirds and marine mammals that depend on a healthy, intact environment. However, island ecosystems are particularly vulnerable: the introduction of a single non-native species, pest, or disease can cause long-term or irreversible damage.
The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) is proud to promote and encourage science that contributes to developing and upholding best-practice environmental management and that supports the active management and good governance of the Territory.
We are therefore delighted by the announcement of a new round of Darwin Plus funding following the recent pause in the programme, and welcome applications that will contribute to the broader aims of the Government
In late March, GSGSSI and the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) celebrated the 25th anniversary of the current King Edward Point (KEP) research station by hosting a reunion event in Cambridge. The intention was to bring together as many of the people who have lived and worked at KEP over the years as possible, who have all contributed to the ongoing legacy
The 21 April, 2026 marked the centenary of the birth of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and this week the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) released a stamp set to commemorate this special anniversary.
The Government of South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) is pleased to announce the publication of the new South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands Marine Protected Area (SGSSI MPA) Management Plan.