Falkland Islands

Thursday, August 30th 2018 - 08:46 UTC
Falklands' tender process for construction of vulnerable person' care facility

The Falkland Islands Executive Council has selected Galliford Try as the preferred company for the construction of the new Vulnerable Person’s Extra Care Facility in Stanley. The decision follows a detailed scrutiny of the bids received by Members of the Legislative Assembly and Government officers, who subsequently submitted recommendations to the Executive Council.
Thursday, August 30th 2018 - 07:24 UTC
Falklands approves application to register a new build trawler

The Falkland Islands Executive Council on Wednesday granted the application by Jupiter Fishing Company to register a new build fishing trawler. The agreed name of the new vessel is Argos Cies, which reflects the 50:50 partnership in Jupiter between Argos Group Ltd of Stanley, Falkland Islands and Armadora Pereira SA of Vigo, Spain.
Wednesday, August 29th 2018 - 07:37 UTC
Falklands appoints Ramboll UK Ltd as professional services framework contractor

In June 2018, the Falkland Islands Government issued an invitation to tender for a single supplier professional services framework contract. The framework will assist delivery of the Government’s capital investment programme, which includes developing the sixth phase of Sapper Hill, new port facilities, upgrades to the MPA terminal and improvements to Stanley Airport.
Wednesday, August 29th 2018 - 07:19 UTC
Falklands: Referendum on Single Constituency on Thursday 7 November 2019

The Falkland Islands Government has announced that on Thursday 7 November 2019, it will hold a referendum asking people whether they want a single constituency for the whole of the Islands.
Monday, August 27th 2018 - 07:50 UTC
Falklands promoted the Islands and eco-tourism at Birdfair in England

Falkland Islands Holidays, along with Falklands Conservation and the Falkland Islands Tourist Board were in attendance at the British Bird Watching Fair (Birdfair) August 17-19 held at Rutland Water in England.
Monday, August 27th 2018 - 07:39 UTC
Falklands wants to host the 2033 Island Games: 'visionary' but with great local enthusiasm

Members of Legislative Assembly were collectively enthused about, “being a bit visionary,” regarding the idea of the Falklands hosting the 2033 Island Games, Falkland Islands Overseas Games Chair Mike Summers told Penguin News.
Tuesday, August 21st 2018 - 08:35 UTC
Falklands plans to adopt the UK Port Marine Safety Code in the maritime sector

The Falkland Islands government has reported it is working with partners to strengthen the existing safety management system at FIPASS, and is looking at moving towards the adoption of the UK Port Marine Safety Code to improve the standards of safety in the maritime sector. Additionally FIG has engaged with a marine consultancy to commission works to safely vent the remaining sealed ballast tanks at FIPASS.
Monday, August 20th 2018 - 08:14 UTC
Falklands Development Corporation has a new Development Manager, Michael Poole

The former Member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, Michael Poole took up the position of Development Manager at the Falkland Islands Development Corporation at the start of the month, heading the Business Development team.
Saturday, August 18th 2018 - 07:20 UTC
The 97th Argentine combatant buried in the Falklands has been identified

The 97th Argentine combatant, whose remains are buried as an unknown soldier at the Argentine military cemetery, Falkland Islands, has been identified, according to the official announcement, on Friday, from the Argentine Human Rights Secretariat.
Wednesday, August 15th 2018 - 08:52 UTC
Argentine Senate honors participants of the Darwin military cemetery identification process

In a solemn ceremony on Tuesday the Argentine Senate distinguished the several participants in the recent identification process of the combatants buried in the Argentine military cemetery in Darwin.