Tag: Falkland Islands Government

Thursday, February 8th 2018 - 09:11 UTC
Falklands and MoD agree to address rotor winds at MPA airport

The Falkland Islands government and the Ministry of Defense have agreed to address the challenge of rotor winds, which have become a serious problem for the operations at the Mount Pleasant Complex.
Sunday, February 4th 2018 - 21:08 UTC
Falkland Islands Government initiate Review of Education Facilities

The Falkland Islands Government last week initiated a review of the educational buildings and facilities in the Falkland Islands. This review has been driven by both internal and community pressure and questions over whether facilities continue to meet the growing needs of the community.
Wednesday, January 31st 2018 - 19:51 UTC
Falklands holds consultation on Premier Oil environmental impact statement

An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been submitted to the Falkland Islands Government by Premier Oil Exploration and Production Limited. The EIS covers the proposed development activity for Phase 1 of the offshore Sea Lion oilfield, located in the North Falklands Basin approximately 120 miles to the north of the Falkland Islands.
Wednesday, January 24th 2018 - 09:46 UTC
Falklands announces appointment of new Director of Education

The Falkland Islands Government has announced the appointment of Rachel Seddon as the new Director of Education for the Falkland Islands. Rachel has worked in education for the last twenty five years. In the last five years she has managed a wide curriculum at Assistant Principal level; led a sixth form college; and has been Director of Quality and Learner Support at a large London college.
Monday, January 22nd 2018 - 07:45 UTC
Falklands confirms appointment of Chief of Police

The Falkland Islands government, FIG, announced on 16 January the permanent appointment of Jeff McMahon as Chief of Police within the Royal Falkland Islands Police (RFIP). Mr. McMahon arrived in the Falkland Islands in May 2017 and was promoted to Detective Chief Inspector in July.
Friday, January 5th 2018 - 08:08 UTC
Falklands congratulate Gibraltar political leader on his knighthood

The Falkland Islands Government, FIG, has congratulated Gibraltar minister Joe Bossano on being awarded a knighthood in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for 2018. In a statement in which it described Sir Joe as a “long-standing friend of the Falkland Islands”, FIG said he has spoken vociferously in support of Falkland Islander’s right to self-determination at various international forums.
Friday, December 22nd 2017 - 10:43 UTC
Falklands' Concordia Bay ferry resumes operations

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) confirmed on Thursday that Concordia Bay ferry operations will resume from midday on Friday 22 December.
Tuesday, December 12th 2017 - 09:21 UTC
Falklands' election motivates support resolution in US House of Representatives

The United States 115th Congress has tabled resolution 650 recognizing the results of the free and fair elections for the new Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands held on 9 November 2017. The resolution, 650, was submitted last week by Representatives Mario Diaz Balart, Derek Kilmer and George Holding, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Wednesday, November 22nd 2017 - 07:54 UTC
Falklands' Concordia Bay Ferry service rescheduled due to maintenance repairs

The Falkland Islands Government and Workboat Service Ltd, WSL, the company which owns the ferry linking East and West Falkland, have informed that the service will be suspended for an estimated two weeks next month, because the Concordia Bay has to undergo maintenance repairs in Punta Arenas.
Saturday, November 18th 2017 - 18:36 UTC
Ice patrol HMS Protector joins the search for the missing Argentine submarine

The Royal Navy has deployed ice patrol ship HMS Protector to help search for an Argentine submarine that went missing in the South Atlantic with 44 people on board. Contact with the Argentine military sub ARA San Juan was lost three days ago, Wednesday.