Tag: Falkland Islands Government

• 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.

• Friday, November 29th 2024 - 23:06 UTC

  Falklands, upcoming visit to the Islands by next of kin of Argentine fallen soldiers

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has announced that on Wednesday 04 December, a private charter is scheduled to arrive at Mount Pleasant Airport, carrying the next of kin of fallen Argentine soldiers during the 1982 conflict..

• Saturday, November 16th 2024 - 04:54 UTC

  Falklands launches first telecommunication survey, large response is expected

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is asking businesses, charities, and residents of the Falklands to take part in a telecommunications survey, which is being run in conjunction with Cambridge Management Consulting (Cambridge MC).

• Wednesday, November 13th 2024 - 10:00 UTC

  Falkland Islands representative honors Fallen Heroes on Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph

  

  Richard Hyslop, the Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK & Europe, marked Remembrance Sunday by laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in London, paying tribute on behalf of the Falkland Islands Government and people. He joined the UK Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, and other representatives from the UK Overseas Territories in honoring those who lost their lives in service to the Allied Forces during the World Wars and the Falklands War.

• Monday, October 21st 2024 - 20:15 UTC

  Falklands Government extends Rockhopper's Petroleum Production Licenses to December 2026

  

  Rockhopper Exploration plc (AIM: RKH), the oil and gas company with key interests in the North Falkland Basin announced that, following discussions with the Falkland Islands Government, FIG has agreed to extend all of the Company’s North and South Falkland Basin Petroleum Production Licenses meaning that the licenses will now run until the 31 December 2026.

• Saturday, October 5th 2024 - 10:37 UTC

  Falklands Appoints Cambridge Management as Telecommunications Consultants

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has announced that it has appointed Cambridge Management Consulting (Cambridge MC) as telecommunications consultants. The appointment comes following an international tender process that received multiple bids.

• Wednesday, September 25th 2024 - 14:46 UTC

  Falklands: Consultation on National Minimum Wage accommodation regulation

  

  Following approval at Executive Council on Tuesday 27 August, the Falkland Islands Government is holding a public consultation from this week to Tuesday 22 October 2024, on the Minimum Wage Accommodation offset rate.