Tag: Falkland Islands Government (FIG)

• Thursday, June 18th 2026 - 15:06 UTC

  Falklands’ Government requests input on modern anti-discrimination legislation

  

  The Falkland Islands Government is currently developing modernized anti-discrimination legislation, with the first phase focusing on protections relating to race.

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• Wednesday, June 3rd 2026 - 20:58 UTC

  Falklands approve accelerated housing scheme with 30 modular homes at Murray Heights

  

  The Falkland Islands Government announced that its Executive Council had approved a plan to accelerate housing provision in Stanley, in response to the urgent need to expand the housing stock. The initiative provides for the development of infrastructure for 60 new plots at Murray Heights, intended for modular housing solutions, and the construction of 30 modular units.

• Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 - 10:55 UTC

  Anniversary of the Battle of the Falkland Islands, 8 December 1914

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has announced that following the centenary commemoration of the great naval battle and defeat of the Imperial German navy, held in 2014, both the Royal Navy and the Royal British Legion globally concluded the practice of marking the 8th December as a separate remembrance event.

• Friday, November 7th 2025 - 10:02 UTC

  Falklands, modernized, phased anti-discriminatory legislation approved

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has approved a program of work to modernize anti-discrimination legislation, ensuring that everyone in the Falkland Islands is protected from unlawful discrimination.

• Friday, September 5th 2025 - 10:52 UTC

  Falkland Islands launch relocation platform to attract professionals amid major investment drive

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has launched ThinkFalklands.com, a new online platform designed to encourage professionals and families to relocate to the South Atlantic territory. The initiative highlights career opportunities, community life, and natural beauty while offering practical guidance on visas, jobs, and living conditions.

• Friday, August 22nd 2025 - 09:01 UTC

  Falklands confirm temporary change of Argentine stopover for LATAM flights

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has announced that Ushuaia Airport will temporarily replace Rio Gallegos as the Argentine stopover for the weekly LATAM flight between Chile and the Falklands, due to runway repairs in Rio Gallegos from 1 September to 23 December 2025.

• Monday, August 11th 2025 - 10:03 UTC

  Falklands: Public Consultation on the Draft Islands Wildfire Strategy

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) would like to remind the public that views are still sought in the consultation on the Draft Falkland Islands Wildfire Strategy.

• Monday, August 11th 2025 - 09:14 UTC

  Falklands: Gross National Income per capita £58,749 in 2024, FIG National Accounts

  

  The Falkland Islands Government Policy Department has announced the publication of the Falkland Islands National Accounts for the years 2014 to 2024.

• Wednesday, August 6th 2025 - 07:20 UTC

  Falklands Government opens search for future Telecommunications provider

  

  Following approval by Executive Council, the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has opened an international search for future providers of telecommunications. This work, which relates to the period after the end of Sure’s current exclusive license, is being led by FIG’s appointed consultants, Cambridge Management Consulting.

• Monday, July 14th 2025 - 14:45 UTC

  Falkland Islands prepare farewell ceremony for Governor Alison Blake

  

  The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has announced a formal farewell for Her Excellency Alison Mary Blake CMG, who will depart the Islands on Friday, 25 July 2025, marking the end of her tour as Governor.