Tag: Andrea Clausen

• Wednesday, October 14th 2026 - 21:45 UTC

  What are the red notices Argentina has sought from Interpol over Sea Lion

  

  Argentina has requested Interpol red notices against individuals linked to the Sea Lion oil project north of the Falklands, and the United Kingdom has asked the organisation to reject them as “politically motivated”, according to the British newspaper The Guardian. Interpol responded by reaffirming Article 3 of its constitution, which prohibits any intervention or activity of a political character.

• Tuesday, June 9th 2026 - 21:36 UTC

  FIG appoints Steve Dent as new Director of Development & Commercial Services

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has announced the appointment of Steve Dent as the next Director of Development & Commercial Services. Steve joined FIG in 2023, and for the last three years has been Deputy Director of DCS, with direct line-management responsibility for a number of key FIG sections as well as commercial contracts within the directorate’s remit.

• Thursday, December 18th 2025 - 19:37 UTC

  Falklands, Government congratulates newly elected Members of Legislative Assembly

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has congratulated all newly elected Members of the Legislative Assembly following the General Election held on Thursday 11 December, followed by the swearing ceremony.

• Tuesday, November 11th 2025 - 15:25 UTC

  Armistice Day To Be Marked With Two-Minute Silence

  

  A two-minute silence will be observed this Tuesday, 11 November 2025, to mark Armistice Day. The silence began at 11am and will be signaled by the firing of the saluting guns on Victory Green.

• Sunday, November 2nd 2025 - 15:20 UTC

  Falklands Legislative Assembly Dissolved; General Election 11 December

  

  The Legislative Assembly has been dissolved ahead of the General Election that will take place on 11 December 2025. The Proclamation sets out the timetable for the General Election, which is as follows:

• Monday, October 27th 2025 - 18:23 UTC

  Falklands Government signs contracts for construction of new Port Facility

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has announced the signing of key contracts marking a major milestone in the delivery of a new port facility for the Falkland Islands, a critical project that will replace the ageing FIPASS structure and play a vital role in the Islands’ economic future.

• 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.

• Tuesday, January 14th 2025 - 09:23 UTC

  Falklands’ government appoints new Director of Natural Resources

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Wilson as the next Director of Natural Resources. James has held the role of Deputy Director of Natural Resources since May 2024 and has been appointed following a comprehensive search and selection process.

• Friday, November 29th 2024 - 10:05 UTC

  Falklands’ lawmakers meet the farming community

  

  Falkland Islands members of the Legislative Assembly, heads of Government Departments, and advisors are visiting Camp this weekend to meet the Farming community for a session of questions and answers.

• Friday, October 18th 2024 - 09:18 UTC

  Avian influenza in Falklands, access restrictions at Volunteer Point, Cow Bay and Lively Island

  

  The Director of the Falklands Natural Resources Department, Dr. Andrea Clausen has given an update on avian influenza cases registered at Volunteer Point, Cow Bay and Lively Island.