Tag: Falkland Islands Executive Council

• Thursday, October 29th 2026 - 14:49 UTC

  Falklands unveil 2026-2030 Islands Plan, with a sovereign wealth fund for energy revenues

  

  The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly on Thursday published the Islands Plan 2026-2030, the programme of government for the current Assembly, which provides for a sovereign wealth fund so that energy sector revenues benefit future generations and acknowledges that the government faces some of the largest projects in its history, with a capital programme of more than £300 million. Executive Council formally adopted the Plan on October 27.

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• Thursday, July 30th 2026 - 15:11 UTC

  Falklands suspend new permanent residence applications for up to 12 months

  

  The Falkland Islands Executive Council has approved a temporary suspension of new applications for Permanent Residence Permits (PRP) for a period of up to 12 months, while a full review of the system is carried out, the Legislative Assembly said in a public statement on Thursday.

• Monday, August 11th 2025 - 08:54 UTC

  Falklands housing policy, ExCo publishes tenancy model to help landlords and tenants

  

  Executive Council (ExCo) has approved the publication of the voluntary Model Tenancy Agreement and accompanying Guidance to support both landlords and tenants in the Falkland Islands.

• Wednesday, March 5th 2025 - 09:40 UTC

  Falklands, Executive Council decision on VSAT Select Committee recommendations

  

  At an extraordinary meeting of Falkland Islands Executive Council on 28 February, Members discussed a paper on proposals for consideration following the recommendations of the Select Committee in relation to VSAT Licensing.

• Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 - 15:08 UTC

  Falklands extra funds for Tussac House project, to be finished by end of year

  

  Following approval at the Falkland Islands Executive Council on Tuesday 25 June, it was agreed for additional funds to be allocated to the Tussac House, sheltered homes project.

• Wednesday, November 29th 2023 - 10:17 UTC

  Falklands looking for ways to overcome shortage of qualified and experienced labor

  

  The Falkland Islands Executive Council approved a Workforce Development Strategy for the Islands. This follows a public consultation on a draft Strategy undertaken earlier this year. The Falklands with a strong economy have been experiencing for years a shortage of qualified labor.

• Thursday, December 8th 2022 - 17:08 UTC

  Falklands: Household power and fuel assistance a non taxable allowance

  

  At a special Falkland Islands Executive Council meeting held on 1 December, it was confirmed that the Household Power and Fuel Allowance will be treated as a non-taxable allowance.

• Thursday, November 3rd 2022 - 09:41 UTC

  Falklands appoints 14 November as a Public Holiday, to celebrate birthday of King Charles III

  

  The Falkland Islands Executive Council have approved the appointment of 14 November as a Public Holiday in celebration of the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III. This will replace the public holiday previously held on 21 April in celebration of the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

• Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:20 UTC

  New sports facility for Falklands: an artificial all-weather pitch, and a multi-purpose sports hall

  

  The Falkland Islands Executive Council has given final approval to the National Sports Council (NSC) to proceed with the construction of a new national sports facility for the Islands. This follows the signing of a Development Agreement in April 2021, and subsequent work to develop a detailed Concept Design.

• Saturday, August 8th 2020 - 08:00 UTC

  Falklands targets a 3% yearly population growth and doubles permanent residence permits

  

  The Falkland Islands Executive Council has agreed to double the yearly quota of permanent residence permits (PRP) to 90. According to a paper published last week, the figure has been set to target a 3% yearly population growth.