Tag: Falkland Islands Government

Tuesday, April 15th 2025 - 21:42 UTC
Falklands, new Banking Services Expanded to the Falkland Islands by Lloyds Bank

New personal banking opportunities with a major UK bank are now available for Falkland Islands residents. As part of their Overseas Territories strategy, Lloyds Bank has announced that the Falkland Islands have been added to the list of countries where individuals are able to apply for one of their International Current Accounts and/or Savings Accounts.
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Wednesday, April 9th 2025 - 08:18 UTC
Falklands, the VSAT Public Consultation Period Extended by a month

The Falkland Islands Government has announced that the public consultation period on the proposed changes to the policy that guides the issuing of VSAT licenses and the associated fee level has been extended by a month.
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.
Thursday, March 27th 2025 - 08:12 UTC
Falklands, maintenance work on a historic bridge

The Falklands Public Works Department Highways Section would like to advise the public that maintenance to the Malo Bridge is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 26th March 2025.
Monday, March 24th 2025 - 08:34 UTC
Falklands Government convenes a Telecoms Assembly for Tuesday 25th March

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is inviting residents to a public meeting on Tuesday, 25th March, from 5pm until 6pm, upstairs in the Town Hall.Cambridge Management Consulting is conducting a second visit to the Falkland Islands to support FIG in shaping the future of the Telecoms Program.
Wednesday, March 19th 2025 - 20:35 UTC
Falklands retains S&P Global Ratings A+ with stable outlook; praise for FIG fiscal performance

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to announce that S&P Global Ratings have confirmed that the sovereign rating for the Falkland Islands remains at A+ with a stable outlook.
Wednesday, February 5th 2025 - 05:31 UTC
Falklands, summary findings from salmon-farming scoping exercise

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is in the process of considering the potential for the future development of large-scale, commercial salmon-farming activities in Falkland Islands waters. An in-depth public consultation on a set of development proposals, including a proposal that large-scale salmon-farming is not permitted, is planned for mid-2025.
Wednesday, February 5th 2025 - 05:20 UTC
FIG’s £400m Portfolio: HSBC Private Banking UK takes over management

The management of the Falkland Islands Government’s (FIG) investment fund portfolio of £400m has been awarded to HSBC Private Banking UK (HSBC) after a competitive process. FIG reviews its investment management on a periodic basis and last year decided to undertake a formal tender.
Friday, January 24th 2025 - 06:43 UTC
Falklands, New Director of Policy, Economy and Corporate Services

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Maeve Daly-Llamosa as the new Director of Policy, Economy and Corporate Services.
Friday, December 27th 2024 - 10:43 UTC
Falklands, ten-year infrastructure program to improve defense and living conditions at the MPC

UK’s Defense Infrastructure Organization, DIO, which depends from the Ministry of Defense, has been working on a ten year construction program with the purpose of maintaining the operational capability of the air, maritime and army assets deployed for the protection of the Falkland Islands, and also working closely with the government of Falklands.