@GovSGSSI

The official Twitter feed for the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands

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Eyes over the South Sandwich Islands, supporting British sovereignty, monitoring remote waters and helping deter illegal fishing activity. #SouthSandwichIslands #patrol
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Gutted. England, you gave it everything and we are all so proud of you. Thank you to everyone on and off the pitch, for an incredible tournament. The fight and belief you have shown has inspired us all. The most complete England team in a tournament. Hold your heads high 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 W
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Our @FIFAWorldCup semi-final ends in defeat.
Full-time: England 1-2 Argentina

ALT Full-time: England 1-2 Argentina

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VISITOR PERMIT FEE UPDATE: South Georgia permit fees (from 1 July 2026) 2026/27: £250 2027/28: £275 2028/29: £300 Late fees will be charged if not paid 8+ days before arrival. More here: gov.gs/visitor-permit-fee-up…

Visitor Permit Fee Update – 3 June 2026

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.

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Government House welcomes Colin Armstrong MBE: facebook.com/share/p/1GuCavG…
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Government House welcomes Colin Armstrong MBE: facebook.com/share/1BVQUNQuW…
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We’re recruiting 2 Post Officers for the 2026–27 #SouthGeorgia season 🌎 ✅ 6-month contract 🛳 Work in one of the world’s most remote post offices, welcoming visitors from across the world! Apply by 9 June 2026 🔗 gov.gs/appointments/ 📧 [email protected] #Recruiting #post
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Experience the 2026–27 austral summer in #SouthGeorgia 🌎 🔧 Builder & General Hand roles
📆 6-month contract (Sept–Apr)
✈️ Travel, accommodation & subsistence provide: More here: gov.gs/appointments/ Apply by 5 June 2026
📧 [email protected] #Recruiting #build
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Fantastic news for the OT's as a long-awaited new Darwin Plus funding round opens today! If you are thinking of submitting an application for a project based at SGSSI, check our website for info on how to engage with GSGSSI during the application process. gov.gs/new-darwin-plus-fundi…
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Happy 100th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough🎈 Having visited South Georgia a number of times, Sir David Attenborough narrated the South Georgia visitors guide, a compulsory viewing for all visitors bound for South Georgia: gov.gs/south-georgia-visitor… #SirDavidAttenborough #SGSSI
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Happy 25th Anniversary, King Edward Point! 🎂🥳🎉 Past and present KEP staff joined together to celebrate this special occasion at a reunion event, including talks on the history of the base, a live link to the team on station, and a fabulous cake! gov.gs/happy-25th-anniversar…
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📢 We’ve published the new #SGSSI Marine Protected Area Management Plan! 🌊 1.24 million km² 🌎 5.2% global coverage 🐧 Stronger #conservation, #monitoring & long-term #protection following our recent #MPA review. Read more: gov.gs/mpa-management-plan-2…
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The beautiful #Church at #Grytviken was pre-built in #Norway and erected by #whalers in 1913. Grateful to The Revd Hayley for coming all the way from Stanley to conduct a service for those who work in South Georgia. Truly special. @UKinNorway @SouthGeorgiaHT @GovSGSSI
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The abundance of #wildlife on #SouthGeorgia, overwhelming at times, is the outcome of the Government’s steadfast commitment to protect this incredible ecosystem in recovery over many years. @GovSGSSI #MoreToDo
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Good to be home in #Stanley. Thanks to #MSPharos and crew for getting us back safely. Quite a journey! As we arrived back, I got my first sight of a #jigger (squid fishing vessel), as they begin to arrive for pre-season inspections. #Falklands #summer #busy @GovSGSSI
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Taking advice from @TheJaneMcDonald - and telling myself keeping warm is what’s important when getting dressed here in #SouthGeorgia #FashionDisaster
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The Commissioner has been busy biosecuring his gear this morning. 🧼 Biosecurity is a large part of every visitor’s journey to South Georgia, reducing the threat of invasive species, a crucial role in the protection of this ecosystem in recovery. 🌱 #biosecurity #SouthGeorgia
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The Commissioner has embarked on his second ever trip to South Georgia from the Falkland Islands! 🚢 He will be meeting stationed personnel, seeing first/hand the vital work being carried out to protect South Georgia. 🇬🇸 #Leadership #SouthGeorgia
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The Commissioner was delighted to meet the @BAS_News scientists behind the research helping shape the government’s environmental management. BAS and the government have a strong relationship, working together to protect South Georgia’s unique ecosystem. #DiscoverSouthGeorgia
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📜 Since 2005, @SouthGeorgiaHT has supported conservation and helped preserve South George’s deep history through the South Georgia Museum. The commissioner enjoyed meeting the passionate staff behind this vital work. #DiscoverSouthGeorgia
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💌 The Commissioner visited the post office - one of the world’s remotest - to post a card & meet our fantastic post officers! A popular spot for tourists, connecting visitors and personnel to loved ones with postcards from this beautiful territory. #DiscoverSouthGeorgia
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The Commissioner arrived to a smooth immigration process which now includes proof of entry permit as part of the new entry control system (ECS). Funds raised from the new ECS is key in supporting the Government in achieving its sustainability goals 🌱 #DiscoverSouthGeorgia
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