Tag: Falkland Islands Government

Thursday, March 7th 2013 - 22:21 UTC
Falklands’ YES and NO results and possible consequences

Next Sunday and Monday Falkland Islanders will be voting in a referendum and will be asked a very simple and direct question: “Do you wish the Falkland Islands to retain their current political status as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom?”
Friday, February 22nd 2013 - 18:25 UTC
Falklands confirms £ 26m fishing and oil ‘windfalls’ only for the Consolidated Fund

The Falkland Islands government at a public meeting defended their position of not including in the annual budget what they described as ‘windfalls’ from fishing and oil and instead adding the ‘exceptional” excess revenue to the Consolidated Fund.
Thursday, January 3rd 2013 - 18:42 UTC
Brief history of the Falklands since first references in the 16th century to 1841

The Falkland Islands, lying about 560km off the mainland of South America, comprise two large islands, East and West Falkland, and a swarm of other islands ranging from substantial ones off the western edge of West Falkland to smaller islets and reefs scattered all along the coasts.
Saturday, December 29th 2012 - 15:34 UTC
The spirit and roots of the Falklands in “Our Islands, Our History”

The Falkland Islands Government announced the completion of the booklet “Our Islands, Our History”. The booklet provides a succinct and accessible summary of the key aspects of the history of the Falkland Islands, and of the people whose determination and character have forged them to a democratic, prosperous and dynamic community.
Wednesday, December 19th 2012 - 20:37 UTC
Falklands owned new wind farm to supply Mount Pleasant Complex

The Falkland Islands Government Chief Executive, Keith Padgett, Commander British Forces, Brigadier Bill Aldridge and Paul Wilson from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) for the construction of a new wind farm at Mare Harbour.
Wednesday, December 12th 2012 - 07:47 UTC
Young Falkland Islanders take part at the 5th Commonwealth Youth Parliament in London

Falkland Islander Krysteen Ormond (23) has completed the Commonwealth Youth Parliament 2012 with her interest in politics augmented and urges other young people to take advantage of the experience if the chance arises.
Sunday, December 9th 2012 - 14:39 UTC
Falkland Islands: “Nothing to Fear”

Falkland Islanders preparing to exercise their right to self-determination in a landmark democratic vote next March were pledged overwhelming support by the Falkland Islands Association at its annual general meeting in London on Saturday presided over by its chairman, Mr Alan Huckle, a former Governor of the Islands.
Tuesday, December 4th 2012 - 02:57 UTC
Collector’s coin to mark the 100th anniversary of the Falklands ‘Governor’s Cup’

The Falkland Islands Government have released a collector’s coin which marks the 100th meeting of the Stanley Sports Association, the annual Horse racing event of the season that has taken place since 1908 on Boxing Day, the day after Christmas.
Monday, December 3rd 2012 - 05:02 UTC
Falklands’ mission to learn from the oil experiences of Norway and Shetlands

Senior members from the Falkland Islands government have left for Norway and the Shetland Islands on an experiences-fact-finding mission as the Islands prepare for oil production in the near future.
Friday, November 30th 2012 - 18:50 UTC
Falklands debates full time lawmakers and how to attract younger generations to elected posts

With the next general election for Legislative Assembly Members for the Falkland Islands Government less than a year away, public consultation has begun on whether the posts should become full time with an appropriate salary paid.