Falkland Islands
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 23:27:00 GMTFalklands makes second donation to Uruguayan charity, which assist vulnerable people
The Falkland Islands Government, as part of its continuing efforts to contribute to the worldwide Coronavirus relief response, it has made a further donation of £5,000 to Centro de Promoción por la Dignidad Humana (CEPRODIH),...
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:06:00 GMTFalklands extends tourism recovery incentive for a second season
Following the success of the initial Tourism Recovery Incentive Program – or ‘TRIP’ – which was designed to support tourism-related businesses and stimulate economic growth across the Islands during 2020/21, the Falklan...
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:28:00 GMTFalklands governor dissolves the Legislative Assembly and tries a cueca on a crutch
Busy days for the Falkland Islands Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, despite his plastered left leg and crutch. Last Friday morning he signed the proclamation to dissolve the Legislative Assembly and the writ to instruct that electi...
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:03:00 GMTFalkland Islands Government expands policy for approved visitors
On Wednesday 22 September, ExCo agreed to revise its policy in connection with the categories of visitors allowed entry into the Falkland Islands. This decision was taken as part of the government’s regular review of ongoing ...
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:01:00 GMTFalklands at Labour conference, climate change and “Looking forward at 40”, the main issues
The Falkland Islands have a stand at the Labour conference in Brighton which took off on Saturday and will extend until Wednesday 29 September. Official hosts of the stand are MLA Stacey Bragger and the Falklands Representative...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 20:09:00 GMTFormer Mendoza Deputy chosen for Argentina's Malvinas Secretariat
After Argentine President, Alberto Fernández appointed Daniel Filmus as Science Minister, the position of Malvinas Islands Secretary had been vacant until Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero announced Friday he had chosen former...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:12:00 GMTOil company lifts all South Atlantic operations, future of project in Falklands now reshaped
A hydrocarbon development project in the Falkland Islands faces new challenges following the announcement of one of the companies involved that it shall be lifting all South Atlantic operations.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:34:00 GMTFalklands' makes charitable donation to Falklands Veterans Foundation
The Falkland Islands Government confirmed on Thursday that, to thank Falklands Veterans Foundation for their support in accommodating residents from the KEMH during the pandemic, it has made a donation of £10,000 to the charit...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:29:00 GMTArgentine President insists on his country's rights regarding Malvinas issue before the UN
Argentine President Alberto Fernández spoke before the United Nations' 76th General Assembly Fernández about his country's “legitimate and imprescriptible sovereignty rights, over the Malvinas Islands, South Georgia, South ...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:05:00 GMTFalklands government defines Illex fishing and transhipment licences in 2022
At the final Executive Council meeting of the Legislative Assembly, elected members considered and approved recommendations concerning Illex fishing and transhipment licenses for 2022.