Tag: Falkland Islands Government

Tuesday, June 20th 2017 - 21:24 UTC
The Falklands: 35 Years of Progress opens today at the A&D Gallery

“The Falklands: 35 Years of Progress” is the second photographic exhibition held by the Falkland Islands Government, and is an exhibition with a difference. The photographs were crowd-sourced by the Falkland Islands Government, which ran a competition to find the very best pictures from the Islands’ many skilled photographers.
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Sunday, June 18th 2017 - 10:52 UTC
Falkland Islands: New terminal in 2½ years

THE air terminal at Mount Pleasant is likely to be subject to civilianisation in approximately nine months, and be rebuilt, or extended or refurbished in two and a half years, stated the Chief Executive Barry Rowland at the public meeting on Monday.
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Thursday, June 15th 2017 - 11:15 UTC
Liberation Day Reception, London Gratitude for the Past, Hope for the Future

Falkland Islanders and their supporters met in London on the 13th of June for the annual Liberation Day Reception. This time it was special - it marked the 35th anniversary of the war. Guest of honour was Sir Alan Duncan, just re-appointed as Foreign Office Minister with responsibility for the Falklands; this was his first outside engagement.
Friday, May 19th 2017 - 06:11 UTC
Falklands actively seeking flight options, including some avoiding Latin America

The Falklands government, FIG, is actively seeking additional commercial flight routes to assist in the future development of the Islands, and is working on a number of options.
Thursday, April 20th 2017 - 06:24 UTC
Falklands' Criminal law and criminal justice system reform come into force Friday

The Falkland Islands government has announced as part of its transparency policy that reform to the criminal law and criminal justice system come into force from Friday, 21st April. The official release states that the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Ordinance and the Crimes Ordinance are a root and branch reform of the criminal law and the criminal justice system in the Falkland Islands.
Friday, April 14th 2017 - 18:59 UTC
Falklands passes same sex marriage bill; invites non residents to share the legislation

On Thursday 30th March, the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands voted strongly in favor of reform and passed the Marriage Bill, allowing same sex marriage and civil partnerships for both same sex couples and heterosexual couples.
Friday, April 14th 2017 - 18:33 UTC
Falklands: Dolphin Fund desists from taking over FIH Group, at this time

Dolphin Fund Ltd said late Thursday that it has decided not to make an offer for FIH Group PLC at this time, following a letter from the Falkland Islands Government warning FIH about its status should it undertake a change of ownership.
Monday, April 10th 2017 - 04:55 UTC
Falkland Islands Government appoints Director of Health & Social Services

The Falkland Islands Government has announced the appointment of Mandy Whittingham as the new Director of Health & Social Services. Mandy is a registered nurse and has several qualifications in Religious Studies & Education, Health Education & Health Promotion.
Wednesday, April 5th 2017 - 06:08 UTC
Falkland Islands Government appoints Financial Secretary

The Falkland Islands Government has announced the appointment of James Wilson as its Financial Secretary. After a short handover period with Lydia Morrison - who is currently the Interim Financial Secretary - he will formally take up his role on 1 June 2017.
Saturday, April 1st 2017 - 08:37 UTC
Falklands begins process for new port facilities to support economic growth

The Falkland Islands has approved the commencement of work that will lead to the delivery of new port facilities to support economic growth into the next decade. According to a release from the Falklands elected government, the new work will build on the substantial previous studies completed in 2012 and 2014, which investigated the viability of various sites, and resources are expected to be allocated during the 2017/18 budget process.