Falkland Islands

Wednesday, March 19th 2025 - 20:55 UTC
Falklands Government successfully raises funds for future capital investments

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has successfully raised £150 million to facilitate investment in the capital program over the coming years, and in particular the replacement Port facility planned for 2027.
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.
Tuesday, March 18th 2025 - 11:05 UTC
Falklands, proposed changes to National Minimum Wage Accommodation

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) Policy Department is reviewing the National Minimum Wage (NMW) Accommodation Offset and has published proposed changes for comment. This follows a first round of consultation, conducted late last year, which identified several issues with the regulation.
Tuesday, March 18th 2025 - 11:00 UTC
Falklands, Electoral Ordinance canvass, preparing for November election

The Falkland Islands’ Registration Officer is required to carry out a yearly canvass for the purpose of updating the Register of Electors. On Monday 17 March 2025, all households should have received a form V “Request for information from householders” in the post.
Tuesday, March 18th 2025 - 10:57 UTC
Falklands’ national Football Team has new manager; ban lifted on ex-coach

The Falkland Islands Football League has announced the appointment of Daniel Biggs as Men’s National Team Manager. Dan is no stranger to representing Falklands Football with SEVEN International Island Games under his belt!
Tuesday, March 18th 2025 - 10:33 UTC
Falklands Patrol Vessel company passes with flying colors emergency training

The Falkland Islands Patrol Vessel, HMS Forth has been put through its paces during her recent FOST assessment (Fleet Operational Standards and Training). Comprising of various training situations, including casualties, fires and floods, the Ship’s Company must respond quickly and correctly under the watchful eye of the assessors.
Tuesday, March 18th 2025 - 09:05 UTC
Falklands Patrol Vessel company passes with flying colors emergency training

The Falkland Islands Patrol Vessel, HMS Forth has been put through its paces during her recent FOST assessment (Fleet Operational Standards and Training). Comprising of various training situations, including casualties, fires and floods, the Ship’s Company must respond quickly and correctly under the watchful eye of the assessors.
Monday, March 17th 2025 - 10:27 UTC
The people of the Falkland Islands and their right to Self-determination

In March 2013, the people of the Falkland Islands went to the polls. With a turnout of 92%, 99.8% of the electorate voted to remain a British Overseas Territory. This was self-determination in action, and self-determination remains at the heart of the Falklands' relationship with the UK today. The following video covers the period from 1968 to the current situation and celebrations in 2013 of such an historic referendum Self-determination is a fundamental human right enshrined in Article One, Paragraph Two of the United Nations Charter.
Thursday, March 13th 2025 - 10:59 UTC
House of Commons question on beneficial ownership registers in Overseas Territories

British Members or Parliament continued to discuss the implementation of publicly accessible beneficial ownership registers in the overseas territories, to which the Falkland Islands and St Helena committed to join by April 2025..
Thursday, March 13th 2025 - 10:14 UTC
Falklands: Care services take giant leap forward with opening of Tussac House

The delivery of Care Services in the Falkland Islands has taken a giant leap forward with the official opening today of Tussac House, the Islands’ first purpose-built assisted living facility. A care home considered better than any in the UK according to Richard Hyslop.