Tag: Falkland Islands Government

• Tuesday, September 17th 2024 - 14:09 UTC

  Falkland Islands hold first Liberal Democrat fringe meeting at Brighton Conference

  

  The Falkland Islands Government held their first fringe meeting at the Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton on September 15. Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly (MLA), Mark Pollard and Leona Roberts, joined a panel with Liberal Democrat Peers, The Lord Purvis of Tweed and Baroness Smith of Newnham, to discuss the topic “The Falkland Islands: Self-determination in the 21st Century.”

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• Thursday, September 5th 2024 - 07:00 UTC

  Falklands Community Survey on Equality and Discrimination

  

  The Falkland Islands Government are pleased to announce the launch of the Community Views survey on equality and discrimination in the Falkland Islands.

• Monday, July 29th 2024 - 07:20 UTC

  Argos Georgia company regrets tragic loss of lives, and thanks all who helped in rescue operation

  

  Argos Froyanes, the company that owned the Argos Georgia released a statement in which it underlines that ”the tragic events of Monday the 22nd of July leading to the loss of thirteen of our Officers and Crew have been well documented and communicated by the Falkland Island Government.

• Saturday, July 6th 2024 - 07:26 UTC

  Falklands Legislative Assembly congratulates new UK Government

  

  The elected Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly extends its congratulations to the Labour Party on their victory in the UK General Election. We also extend our congratulations to The Right Honorable Sir Keir Starmer on his election as an MP, and subsequent appointment this as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by His Majesty The King Charles III.

• Saturday, June 22nd 2024 - 07:07 UTC

  Job Opportunities: Chief Executive - Falkland Islands Government

  

  Starting salary up to £142.7k gross per annum, (with more for exceptional candidates). Whether providing strategic advice and policy guidance to Members of the Legislative Assembly, offering advice and support to the Governor, or leading and directing the Falkland Islands Government Public Service, this is a multi-faceted role offering stretch and challenge to an accomplished leader used to working effectively at the political interface and with a broad and diverse range of stakeholders.

• Tuesday, June 11th 2024 - 07:17 UTC

  Falklands to further improve fisheries surveillance and catch reporting

  

  The Falkland Islands Government through its Fisheries Department will be implementing improvements to be made for fishing vessel surveillance and electronic catch reporting.

• Wednesday, June 5th 2024 - 16:59 UTC

  Falkland Islands Government publishes Budget for 2024/25

  

  Focusing on our current and future generations is at the heart of the Falkland Islands Government Budget for 2024/25. The Budget recognises these two themes are essential for the community to mitigate against the continued global cost of living crisis, and the uncontrollable situations happening around the world, which ultimately impact our economy.

• Thursday, May 2nd 2024 - 06:38 UTC

  Falklands upgrades compensation for redundancy/unfair dismissal

  

  The Falkland Islands Executive Council (ExCo) agreed on Tuesday 23 April, legislation updates have been approved for the Employment Protection Ordinance, specifically on compensation for redundancy/unfair dismissal.

• Wednesday, March 20th 2024 - 21:32 UTC

  Falkland Islands celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Social Services Department

  

  Tuesday 19 March is World Social Work Day, and 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Social Services in the Falkland Islands. To mark this milestone the Social Services Department wanted to celebrate the successes that have been made since 1999.

• Tuesday, March 5th 2024 - 16:42 UTC

  Falklands budget increase for national sports facility including artificial ice for skating ring

  

  In 2019 the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) and the National Sports Council (NSC) agreed that investment in sports in the Falkland Islands was a key priority and a dedicated sports facility should be developed. FIG’s technical experts calculated that the cost of the facilities that would be required to future proof the facility would be around £6-£10m depending on detailed specifications.