Tag: Falklands Chamber of Commerce

• Thursday, June 8th 2023 - 15:14 UTC

  Falklands budget, “it won't be easy for the private sector”

  

  The latest announcements on the Falkland Islands budget have not gone without comments from the Falklands Chamber of Commerce and its current president Mike Summers, according to an interview on the local television channel.

• Thursday, March 30th 2023 - 10:20 UTC

  Report on Falkland Islands Banking Services, published by Chamber of Commerce

  

  The Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce is pleased to publish its “Review of Banking Services in the Falkland Islands”. The report is the result of collaboration and input from the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce, the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (“FIDC”), Standard Chartered Bank (“SCB”), the Falkland Islands Government (“FIG”), and members of our local business community.

• Wednesday, October 5th 2022 - 14:40 UTC

  Falklands Chamber of Commerce renews the Board; prepares for 30tth anniversary celebration

  

  The Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce held its 29th Annual General Meeting on Friday, 30th September 2022. During the meeting, members re-elected Mike Summers as Chairperson and Marika McKay as a Director of the Board. Mark Neves stepped down as a Director, and members nominated Sam Cockwell to the Board in his stead.

• Friday, March 25th 2022 - 09:20 UTC

  Falklands Chamber of Commerce satisfied port project advances, but warns FIG on “gaps and issues”

  

  The Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce has reacted positively to news that the new port construction will go ahead. Invited to respond to the news in the light of recent controversy (FIG approved the Port Development Planning application despite a recommendation against by the Planning and Building Committee) a spokesperson for the Chamber responded to the Penguin News as follows:

• Friday, February 18th 2022 - 09:24 UTC

  Falklands' Chamber of Commerce organizes First Environmental Business Symposium

  

  The Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce has announced the first Falkland Islands Environmental Business Symposium, will be held at 12:30 on the 18th of March. The Chamber is bringing together speakers from organizations across the Falklands to share knowledge and discuss what businesses can do to reduce or offset their environmental impacts.

• Friday, September 27th 2019 - 09:58 UTC

  Falklands' Chamber of Commerce Board elects Mike Summers as Chair

  

  Ex-member of the Legislative Assembly Mike Summers was elected as Chair of the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce Board following the 2019 Annual General Meeting last week.

• Wednesday, September 27th 2017 - 19:32 UTC

  Falklands promote horticulture to cut costly and vulnerable import of fresh foods

  

  The Falkland Islands Development Corporation, FIDC, announced the latest phase of their Fresh for the Future program, bringing new commercial entrants into the horticulture market, as well as assisting keen amateur growers to step up with a training program to develop skills that may be applied over a range of production situations and optimizing crop performance.

• Thursday, February 16th 2017 - 14:33 UTC

  Stacy Bragger appointed Falklands' Media Trust Chair

  

  Stacy Bragger, Office Manager of the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce has been appointed Chair of the Media Trust. Stacy Bragger takes on the role from Janet Robertson who recently completed her four year tenure.

• Friday, January 20th 2017 - 11:34 UTC

  Falklands reacts and prepares for implications of Theresa May Brexit speech

  

  The United Kingdom's intention to leave the single market as outlined in Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit speech on Tuesday has generated some concerns for the Falkland Islands Government, but a Member of the Legislative Assembly indicated this week they are still confident all will be well for the Islands under post- 2019 arrangements.

• Saturday, January 7th 2017 - 08:57 UTC

  Falklands Chamber of Commerce demands improved telecommunications

  

  The Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce ended 2016 by reiterating that the provision of modern telecommunications was absolutely crucial for the development of Falklands “business community, economy and society as a whole.”