Falkland Islands

Thursday, April 23rd 2020 - 08:59 UTC
Falklands' government will buy unsold wool clip in support of producers

The Falkland Islands government announced on Wednesday a support program for wool producers and their unsold clip in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. For that purpose, it has authorized the Department of Natural Resources to develop a program to purchase the unsold wool, in a one-time offer, with the price set at March 20.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 08:54 UTC
Another MPC member tests positive for COVID-19; Falklands' building industry resumes this Wednesday

The Falkland Islands government reported on Tuesday that the latest test results received by KEMH have shown one positive case for COVID-19 out of 18 swabs tested. The positive was for an individual at Mount Pleasant Complex, who is in isolation as part of the on-going MPC arrangements for dealing with cases.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 07:49 UTC
South Georgia remains free of COVID-19; Grytviken closed to visitors until next August

South Georgia remains free from COVID-19. The government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, GSGSSI, have implemented strict procedures to minimize the risk of exposure to the staff at South Georgia, and work continues in as normal a fashion as possible on the island.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 07:40 UTC
Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting scheduled for June suspended

A Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting scheduled to take place in the Rwandan capital Kigali in June has been postponed due to COVID-19, the organization said on Tuesday. A new date for the event, which takes place every two years, would be announced in due course, the body's London-based secretariat said in a statement.
Tuesday, April 21st 2020 - 10:11 UTC
Falklands planning to lift building industry restrictions on Wednesday

The Falkland Islands Executive Council last Friday agreed in principle that construction activity on the Islands can resume this Wednesday, 22 April. However, Chief Executive Barry Rowland said the final decision would be subject to COVID-19 test swab results from the United Kingdom expected to be received this Tuesday 21 April.
Tuesday, April 21st 2020 - 10:10 UTC
Falklands government and people wish the Queen a safe and healthy birthday; parade cancelled

The Falkland Islands government said that in light of the announcement by Her Majesty the Queen and following consultations between Governor Nigel Phillips CBE and Buckingham Palace, it has been decided to cancel the Queen's Birthday Parade on 21 April.
Tuesday, April 21st 2020 - 09:55 UTC
Falklands appoints new Financial Secretary, takes office 24 April: quarantine and swab test waiting for him

The Falkland Islands Government announced on Monday the appointment of Tim Waggott as the new Financial Secretary, taking up his position from the 24 April 2020.
Saturday, April 18th 2020 - 18:55 UTC
Falklands Government unveils comprehensive COVID-19 support package

The Falkland Islands Government announced on Friday a suite of new measures to assist businesses, private sector employees and households as they adjust to the economic effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Friday, April 17th 2020 - 09:58 UTC
The Falklands' tourist season that fell off the cliff

The 2019/20 tourist season is likely to be remembered as, “the one that fell off the cliff in March,” summed up Falkland Islands Tourist Board Executive Director Steph Middleton this week. But despite the impact of the pandemic it wasn’t all bad up until then confirmed, Mrs. Middleton and other industry members.
Friday, April 17th 2020 - 09:31 UTC
Falklands' patrol vessel HMS Forth maiden visit to South Georgia

The Falkland Islands' patrol vessel HMS Forth crossed 850 miles of icy ocean to patrol the waters around the South Atlantic territory’s archipelago of South Georgia. The 2,000-ton ship arrived in the Falklands at the beginning of the year as the islands’ new patrol ship, replacing the smaller HMS Clyde.