Tag: Falkland Islands Government

Tuesday, February 27th 2024 - 14:33 UTC
Falklands National Park consultation on Hill Cove Mountains in West island

The Falkland Islands Environment Department has launched a consultation on the proposed designation of the FIG owned land in the Hill Cove Mountains on West Falkland as a National Park.
Saturday, February 17th 2024 - 23:34 UTC
Falklands' visit for David Cameron? FIG readies to receive a VVIP

The UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron plans to visit the Falkland Islands soon in a show of British sovereignty over the archipelago after newly-elected Argentine President Javier Milei pledged to “get them back,.” according to reports in the London Media.
Thursday, December 14th 2023 - 17:49 UTC
Falkland Islands Government announces support scheme for tourist sector

Following the approval at ExCo on Tuesday 12 December, the Falkland Islands Government will now be able to provide details on a support scheme designed specifically to mitigate the effects of site closures associated with the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, on tourism businesses, operators and employees until 31 March 2024.
Thursday, December 14th 2023 - 11:24 UTC
“Frustration and dismay” over Falklands Exco ITQ fees decision for 2024

The following release refers to a piece published in the Penguin News, December 8/2023, page 3, “Catches and changes to ITQ fees at Fisheries meeting”. The Falkland Islands Fisheries Companies Association, FIFCA note with dismay and real concern the announcement regarding ITQ fees for 2024.
Wednesday, November 29th 2023 - 07:14 UTC
Falklands: mines discovered on a beach in Murrell Peninsula, north of Stanley

The Falkland Islands Government has confirmed that a number of mines have been discovered on Hell’s Kitchen beach on the designated Government Reserve, located on the Murrell Peninsula East Falkland, north of Stanley.
Saturday, July 15th 2023 - 10:52 UTC
Falklands extends payment increases to all FIG grades

Following representations from Falkland Islands Government Officers, Members of Legislative Assembly reconsidered their budget decisions to not award increments to officers in grades C-A and agreed in Executive Council on July 3 to extend the award to include the payment of increments to all grades.
Monday, July 10th 2023 - 19:17 UTC
Falklands launches tender for replacement of port facility FIPASS

FIG today launched a tender for the provision of a new port facility for the Falkland Islands. The tender process was approved by Executive Council in February 2023, and today’s launch follows months of work with professional advisers and engagement with existing port users to refine the specification and provide both FIG and prospective tendering companies with a robust and complete model of what the Falklands needs from its port facility, looking decades into the future.
Saturday, July 1st 2023 - 07:18 UTC
Falklands with ten teams at Guernsey Island Games, plus live coverage

Next week the Falklands Islands will be participating at the Island Games, to be held in Guernsey with twenty-four islands competing and running from July 8/14. Falklands is sending 76 athletes in ten teams, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Bowls, Swimming Shooting, Golf, Table Tennis, Cycling, and Football.
Friday, June 30th 2023 - 08:01 UTC
Falklands Government acquires Stanley Growers provider of 90% of fresh vegetables and fruit

Last 21 June it was announced that the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) would be acquiring Stanley Growers Limited and Stanley Nurseries and Garden Centre and the land which both businesses occupy, with the intention of managing the business for a time before selling it.
Thursday, June 22nd 2023 - 13:56 UTC
Falklands government negotiating the acquisition of Stanley Growers

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is currently in final negotiations with the Directors of Stanley Growers Limited and Stanley Nurseries and Garden Centre to acquire both businesses and the leases of the land on which they sit.