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Montevideo, September 21st 2024 - 12:10 UTC

Tag: Mark Pollard

  • Friday, April 9th 2021 - 15:27 UTC

    Falkland Islands mourn the loss of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

    Prince Philip being welcomed on the Public Jetty on his arrival at Stanley 1957. (Courtesy of British Antarctic Survey Archives)

    The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) announced in a statement “with deep sadness” that the FIG “has today learned of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.” In tribute to the Prince, the Falklands will stage a 21-gun salute on Saturday at noon, followed by a short parade, FIG announced.

  • Friday, April 9th 2021 - 14:38 UTC

    UK in mourning as Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99

    He was referred to as “The Hun” by the Queen's mother and “Dearest Pa” by his late daughter in law, Diana of Wales.

    Prince Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died at Windsor Castle Friday, aged 99.

  • Friday, April 2nd 2021 - 11:27 UTC

    Falkland Islands and “39 years of peace and progression” on the anniversary of the Argentine invasion

    39 years ago today, Argentine military launched Operation Rosario. The “invasion marked the beginning of the unlawful occupation” of the Falklands, FIG said

    The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) issued on Friday a statement on the 39th anniversary of the Argentine Operation Rosario that “shattered” the peace of Falkland Islanders, marking the beginning of the 1982's Falklands War. “This amphibious invasion marked the beginning of the unlawful occupation of the Falkland Islands, which sought to obliterate every Islander’s fundamental human right to live in a self-determined, democratic society,” the statement continues.

  • Monday, December 7th 2020 - 13:19 UTC

    Falklands's FIGAS expands fleet with the delivery of Islander VP-FMC

    After a long journery the new FIGAS plane landed at Stanley Airport (Pic by Chris Locke)

    The Falkland Islands Government Air Service has taken delivery of a brand new BN2B-26 Islander – registration VP-FMC – to add to its existing fleet. This the first new aircraft that the government has purchased in 30 years and represents a significant investment in FIGAS’ expanding operations, the islands' government informed in this statement.

  • Tuesday, October 20th 2020 - 09:30 UTC

    TRIP: How is the tourism voucher scheme launched in the Falklands

    Interested residents will be able to apply for the scheme by completing a registration form.

    Today, as part of a raft of recovery measures designed to support businesses and stimulate economic growth throughout the Falkland Islands during the global pandemic, the island’s government (FIG) is pleased to announce the launch of the Tourism Recovery Incentive Programme – or ‘TRIP’.

  • Friday, October 2nd 2020 - 15:56 UTC

    Falklands approved assessment of ‘prohibited person’ framework approved

    No guidance existed as to what might be considered not, “conducive to the public good.” That has now been remedied.

    The Falkland Islands Executive Council has approved a framework for assessing who should be considered a ‘prohibited person’. Under the umbrella of a wider approach, the issue also refers to the reiterative problems with some visiting Argentines whose conduct of displaying symbols or disregarding local authorities cause alarm and distress among the local population.

  • Wednesday, September 2nd 2020 - 08:38 UTC

    Falklands and St Helena will be participating in the Virtual Island Summit

    The Falklands-based South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (SAERI) and the St Helena Research Institute (SHRI) have been working together with the Falkland Islands’ Government

    St Helena and the Falkland Islands will be joining over 100 islands in the Virtual Island Summit. The Summit (https://www.islandinnovation.co/summit/) is a free online event aimed at connecting islands across the globe to share common experiences through a digital platform.

  • Monday, August 10th 2020 - 06:34 UTC

    Falklands' Maritime Authority to sit under emergency services

    MLA Mark Pollard explained there could be a conflict of interest between the collecting of fees for fishing licenses and the responsibility to regulate all vessels including the fishing fleet

    The Falkland Islands Maritime Authority has been placed under Emergency Services by the Executive Council. Lawmaker MLA Mark Pollard said in a press release that the move aimed to “address the current possibility of there being a conflict of interest between the collecting of fees for fishing licenses and the responsibility to regulate all vessels including the fishing fleet.”

  • Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 08:02 UTC

    Falklands analyzes Visitor Policy and gloomy prospects for next tourist season

    The global outlook for the coming season is very gloomy, unless something dramatically changes soon, which is not likely, MLA Mark Pollard said

    The Falkland Islands Executive Council considered this week a paper relating to the current Quarantine and Visitor Policy and its implications for tourism, given the global situation of the industry, and international connectivity. Lawmaker Mark Pollard admitted that under current circumstances the next tourist season in the Falklands will not be able to rely on international visitors.

  • Saturday, August 1st 2020 - 06:50 UTC

    Falklands lawmakers analyzes prospects for the tourism sector

    Current travel restrictions are lifted but global travel and tourism demand remains largely subdued with visitation to the Falkland Islands down by “as much as 80%”

    Support for the Falklands' tourism sector in the face of Covid-19 was an issue closely examined in the Legislative Assembly this week. Questions were put to the House by Member of Legislative Assembly MLA Roger Spink and answered by Member of Legislative Assembly Mark Pollard.