Every year we release a number of commemorative postage stamps and coins which help promote our work and values. All income received from the sale of stamps and royalties from coins is re-invested back into the Territory.
Image provided by the British Antarctic Survey Today, June 21, is Midwinter’s Day in the British Antarctic Territory, celebrating the mid-point of the Antarctic winter. HM Commissioner to the British Antarctic Territory, Paul Candler has written to British Antarctic Survey (BAS) personnel currently stationed in Antarctica. “I am writing to send my very best wishes…
As part of a regular series on the meaning of place-names in the Territory, this latest edition focuses on the concept of using themes when naming areas in Antarctica. Grouping names into themes is a useful tool as it is helpful for orientation and familiarisation across large areas such as the Antarctic. As the first…
As part of a regular series on the meaning of place-names in the Territory, this latest edition focuses on wildlife in Antarctica. Friday 3rd March was World Wildlife Day, celebrating all wild animals across the planet. Antarctica’s unique environment and near pristine wilderness is home to many species of fauna and these are highlighted by…
The Commissioner has proclaimed a bank holiday in the British Antarctic Territory to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. The bank holiday will fall on Monday 8 May, following the Coronation on Saturday 6 May. This will allow those in the Territory to come together to celebrate this historic occasion.
