Tag: Falkland Islands Government Office (FIGO)

Wednesday, August 6th 2025 - 07:21 UTC
Falklands congratulates RFA on its 120th anniversary: Be it war or natural disasters, they are always there

The Falkland Islands Government Office in London, FIGO, has wished the RFA.(Royal Fleet Auxiliary) Headquarters a very happy 120th birthday, The wishes in the name of all the Falklands, remember RFA played a crucial role to the Liberation of the Islands in 1982.
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Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 - 10:45 UTC
Falklands, “a modern relationship with UK built on the principle of self-determination”

Falklands Government London Office Representative, Richard Hyslop also underlined the significance and merits of UK Overseas Territories Day in a brief speech.
Tuesday, May 27th 2025 - 16:12 UTC
Falklands representative honors 1982 War dead at Cunard Memorial rededication in Liverpool

The Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK and Europe, Richard Hyslop, took part in a solemn rededication ceremony at the Cunard War Memorial on Sunday, May 25, marking the 43rd anniversary of the sinking of the Atlantic Conveyor during the Falklands War.
Wednesday, May 14th 2025 - 13:41 UTC
UK Ambassador to Argentina visits Falklands Office in London

UK’s recently appointed ambassador to Argentina, David Cairns visited the Falkland Islands Government Office in London where he met with Representative Richard Hyslop and other staff from FIGO.
Monday, May 12th 2025 - 23:39 UTC
Falklands, 40th anniversary of Mount Pleasant Complex and its air, sea and land military facilities

Mount Pleasant Complex is marking its 40th year as an Royal Air Force fighter and transport presence in the Falkland Islands. Some fitty three kilometers southwest of the capital, Stanley, MPC was officially opened on 12 May 1985 by Prince Andrew, and became fully operational the following year, May 1986, making it the newest permanent air base for the RAF.
Monday, November 4th 2024 - 21:27 UTC
British opposition has a new leadership, and reaffirms its Conservative values and position

The Falkland Islands Government Office in London sent congratulations to Kemi Badenoch MP on her election as Leader of the Conservatives and Her Majesty’s loyal opposition. “We look forward to working with you and your new team”, read the congratulations.
Monday, October 28th 2024 - 16:27 UTC
Falklands gains cross-party support during first Parliamentary drop-in sessions

The Falkland Islands Government Office (FIGO) held its first-ever drop-in sessions at the UK Parliament last week, hosting over 30 MPs and Peers across two days. The sessions, held on October 22nd and 23rd, aimed to familiarize cross-party Parliamentarians, particularly newly elected members, with key issues concerning the Falkland Islands, including unregulated fishing, the region's strategic importance, and Islanders' right to self-determination.
Monday, July 8th 2024 - 08:01 UTC
John Healey, MP since 1997, Secretary of State for Defense

The Falkland Islands Government Office in London congratulated John Healey MP on his appointment as Secretary of State for Defense. And in an X message underlined that FIGO looks forward to working with Secretary Healey for the benefit of UK and the Falklands.
Monday, July 8th 2024 - 07:55 UTC
It’s time to reset Britain’s relations with Europe: article by David Lammy

The Falkland Islands Government London Office extended congratulations to David Lammy MP on his appointment as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, and in an X message thanked the Secretary for his continued support for Falkland Islanders right to self determination.
Monday, July 8th 2024 - 07:30 UTC
PM Starmer's commitment with the Falkland Islands

Every year the Falkland Islands elected Legislative Assembly sends two of its members to the round of United Kingdom political parties conferences, mainly Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party, held in UK to strongly lobby for the Islands.