Tag: Mark Pollard

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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Tuesday, August 6th 2024 - 23:31 UTC
Falklands' Port Replacement: FIG halts contract negotiations with Harland and Wolff

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has announced the termination of contractual negotiations with Harland and Wolff for the port replacement project. The decision was reached after an extraordinary Executive Council (ExCo) meeting on August 1, 2024.
Wednesday, May 8th 2024 - 10:59 UTC
Falklands: “Our relation with Argentina is cyclical, one step forward and two back”

Argentine president Javier Milei has shocked his country's public opinion admitting that the Falkland Islands are still British, but he has not dropped the sovereignty claim and has vowed to recover them, by diplomatic means, in “a long-term process.”
Tuesday, December 19th 2023 - 16:47 UTC
Falkland Islands Government Air Service Marks 75 Years of Essential Aviation

The Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) proudly commemorates 75 years of service to the Falkland Islands, showcasing a rich history of connecting communities, transporting passengers, and supporting various essential functions.
Wednesday, June 7th 2023 - 10:18 UTC
Falklands: dual nationality voting rights triggers contention

Those who did turn up to the second meeting of the Falkland Islands Select Committee on Constitutional Review on May 25 were greeted by a numbered list of 10 topics projected onto a large screen. The topics were listed in a proposed order for consideration that was produced by what was called “a small group”.
Tuesday, June 6th 2023 - 10:32 UTC
Falklands: with an inflation index of 6,1%, salaries increase in budget of 3%, trigger long debate

It briefly appeared the Falkland Islands Budget process was going to be delayed this year when MLA Leona Roberts supported by MLA Mark Pollard asked for “elements” of the 2023 Budget to be taken back to Budget Select Committee for further public consultation and engagement.
Wednesday, May 17th 2023 - 19:41 UTC
Will the status of the Falkland Islands be reviewed next week?

Attorney General Simon Young suggested the most controversial topics needed to be addressed first and leave the easier ones for later as the people of the Falkland Islands prepare to review their Constitution.
Friday, December 9th 2022 - 22:54 UTC
FIG Reception in London: “Falkland Islanders still face threats to our very existence from our nearest neighbour”

A special Falkland Islands Government (FIG) London Office 40th anniversary reception was held in the Durbar Court at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on Wednesday, and brought to a close a year of events marking the 40th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands.
Tuesday, October 4th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
Foreign Secretary at Falklands 40tth anniversary reception at Birmingham

Great day for the Falkland Islands delegation at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham with some four hundred plus people attending the 40th Anniversary reception, and as guest of honor and speaker, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Secretary, James Cleverly.
Friday, September 30th 2022 - 10:37 UTC
Ample commitment from Labour with Falkland Islands self determination

The round of United Kingdom political parties conferences has commenced and this week at Liverpool was Labour week, with the Falkland Islands government presence larger than normal, to mark this year the 40th anniversary of the war and Liberation.