Tag: Falkland Islands Government

Friday, June 6th 2025 - 20:11 UTC
Falklands agrees to education facilities for secondary age children from MPC

Falkland Islands Executive Council (ExCo) has agreed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) be signed between the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) and the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) that will allow secondary-age children from Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC) to board at Stanley House and study at the Falkland Islands Community School (FICS) from the start of the 2025 academic year.
Tuesday, May 27th 2025 - 08:25 UTC
Falklands, consultation on overseas driving licenses concludes next Friday

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is undertaking a consultation in relation to the use of overseas driving licenses. The purpose of the consultation is to help identify whether there are public safety concerns around the use of overseas driving licenses and whether the current law needs to be changed.
Tuesday, May 27th 2025 - 08:04 UTC
Falkland Islands Liberation Day Anniversary from Argentine Occupation, on 14 June

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has released an official communique to mark the anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands from Argentine occupation in 1982. The following program has been arranged for Saturday 14 June 2025.
Wednesday, May 21st 2025 - 08:40 UTC
Falklands Mental Health Project, “Wide Skies, Open Minds”

Following on from the research elements and offering training for Champions, FIG the Falkland Islands Government, Public Health Unit are excited to be able to launch the brand identity for the anti-stigma in mental health project.
Tuesday, April 15th 2025 - 21:42 UTC
Falklands, new Banking Services Expanded to the Falkland Islands by Lloyds Bank

New personal banking opportunities with a major UK bank are now available for Falkland Islands residents. As part of their Overseas Territories strategy, Lloyds Bank has announced that the Falkland Islands have been added to the list of countries where individuals are able to apply for one of their International Current Accounts and/or Savings Accounts.
Wednesday, April 9th 2025 - 08:18 UTC
Falklands, the VSAT Public Consultation Period Extended by a month

The Falkland Islands Government has announced that the public consultation period on the proposed changes to the policy that guides the issuing of VSAT licenses and the associated fee level has been extended by a month.
Tuesday, April 1st 2025 - 22:08 UTC
Falkland Islands, Dr Andrea Clausen begins work as FIG Chief Executive

Dr Andrea Clausen officially begins her work today (1 April 2025) as the Falkland Islands Government’s (FIG) Chief Executive. She was appointed in October 2024 to be the next Chief Executive and is both the first female and the first Falkland Islander to take on the role. Previous to her new role, Andrea served as the FIG Director of Natural Resources following her previous experience in the private sector and as an Elected Member.
Thursday, March 27th 2025 - 08:12 UTC
Falklands, maintenance work on a historic bridge

The Falklands Public Works Department Highways Section would like to advise the public that maintenance to the Malo Bridge is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 26th March 2025.
Monday, March 24th 2025 - 08:34 UTC
Falklands Government convenes a Telecoms Assembly for Tuesday 25th March

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is inviting residents to a public meeting on Tuesday, 25th March, from 5pm until 6pm, upstairs in the Town Hall.Cambridge Management Consulting is conducting a second visit to the Falkland Islands to support FIG in shaping the future of the Telecoms Program.
Wednesday, March 19th 2025 - 20:35 UTC
Falklands retains S&P Global Ratings A+ with stable outlook; praise for FIG fiscal performance

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to announce that S&P Global Ratings have confirmed that the sovereign rating for the Falkland Islands remains at A+ with a stable outlook.