Tag: Cheryl Roberts

Saturday, December 13th 2025 - 09:43 UTC
Falkland Islands’ newly elected lawmakers sworn in after landmark election

The newly elected members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly (MLAs) were formally sworn in on Friday during a ceremony at Government House, marking the start of a new four-year legislative term following a highly disruptive general election.
Friday, December 12th 2025 - 10:59 UTC
Falklands Election: Renewed Legislative; oath ceremony at Government House

As anticipated, close to 11:00pm Thursday 11 December, the results of the Falkland Islands general election were announced by the Returning Officer Dr. Andrea Clausen, and the integration of the new Legislative Assembly for the next four years was confirmed.
Monday, August 19th 2024 - 07:12 UTC
Falklands cancels second season of Loligo squid for conservation reasons

In July 2024 the Falkland Islands Fisheries Department conducted a routine pre-season survey prior to the second Loligo season, working in close partnership with local fishing companies. The survey results showed the lowest second pre-season biomass estimate since 2008, with the lower end of the estimate being below the Fisheries Department safe stock replenishment threshold of 10,000 tonnes.
Friday, June 17th 2022 - 09:21 UTC
Beauchene Fishing generous support for the Falklands' team to the Island Games in Guernsey

National Sports Council and Beauchene Fishing Co Ltd have jointly announced a generous funding package to support the Falkland Islands team for the Island Games in Guernsey next year.
Friday, June 8th 2018 - 06:48 UTC
Falklands confirms exchange of fisheries data with Argentina will resume “in short order”

The Falkland Islands Director of Natural Resources John Barton confirmed this week that exchange of fisheries data will resume “in short order” following the resumption of fisheries talks with Argentina last month. Mr. Barton confirmed that proposals for joint research cruises are being drawn up and another meeting has been scheduled to take place in London in late 2018.
Wednesday, April 27th 2016 - 10:08 UTC
Worlds' largest Seafood Expo opens in Brussels; Falklands attending

Seafood Expo Global and Seafood Processing Global opened doors on Monday to thousands of seafood professionals from all around the world seeking to grow their businesses in the global market. The exposition, which takes place at the Brussels Expo, Belgium, from 26-28 April, is the world’s largest trade fair for the seafood industry.
Friday, February 13th 2015 - 04:46 UTC
Falklands' 105 plus Illex fishing licences for a promising 2015 season

One hundred and five jiggers and one trawler have been offered Falkland Islands Illex squid licenses for the coming season which opens on February 15. The total number of licences offered matches those taken up in 2014, confirmed Director of Natural Resources John Barton at the Islands Fisheries Committee Meeting.
Monday, June 23rd 2014 - 07:03 UTC
Falklands' record Illex and Loligo seasons, despite lack of data sharing with Argentina

A lack of cooperation from Argentina to share data means that the total Illex fishery for the region is not known and affects the accuracy of seasonal predictions in the Falklands fishery, it was reported at the Fisheries Committee on Thursday.
Tuesday, May 20th 2014 - 09:19 UTC
Falklands company wins prize at Brussels seafood show for third year running

Patagonia squid caught by the Falkland Islands Beauchene Fishing Company trawlers, scored a hat trick at the Brussels Seafood Exposition this year, winning a quality taste testing award for the third year running, through marketing company Marfrio.
Tuesday, April 30th 2013 - 19:03 UTC
Falklands’ companies receive ‘Superior Taste Award’ for Islands’ squid in Brussels seafood fair

Two Falkland Islands fishing companies were awarded in Brussels last week the Superior Taste Award which was extended to Marfrío a Spanish processing company that works with Patagonian squid caught in the Islands waters.