Tag: Falklands

• Friday, May 8th 2020 - 08:45 UTC

  Governor praises the admirable public sector of the Falkland Islands

  

  The Falkland Islands' Nigel Phillips, CBE, this week praised the response of the Public Service to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 and associated restrictions. Speaking at the daily Covid-19 update on Wednesday, Mr. Phillips said, “lockdown, as it has become known, can be difficult and the government has introduced a range of measures that are targeted to support individuals and businesses in these unprecedented times.

• Saturday, May 2nd 2020 - 07:28 UTC

  Argentina recalls the 38th anniversary of the Air Force baptism of fire on May first 1982

  

  Defense minister Agustín Rossi called on Argentines to claim sovereignty over the Falklands/Malvinas Islands with the same character displayed by the Argentine pilots during the 1982 South Atlantic conflict with the UK and underlined it's up to the new generations to make sure the Malvinas cause is not forgotten.

• Saturday, May 2nd 2020 - 07:25 UTC

  Falklands' eases restrictions for schools, nurseries, businesses and FIG, beginning May 11th

  

  The Falkland Islands Government on Friday announced it will be easing some restrictions in its response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The steps, approved by Executive Council, will over coming days include reopening schools and nurseries, permitting greater social mixing, and allowing non-essential work and activities with some exceptions.

• Friday, May 1st 2020 - 21:56 UTC

  Falklands congratulates 'Colonel' Tom Moore on his 100th birthday and amazing contribution to the NHS

  

  The Falkland Islands has joined in paying tribute to the remarkable Captain Tom Moore, on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Captain Tom, now made an honorary colonel, has raised more than 30 million pounds for the NHS by walking laps of his back garden.

• Friday, May 1st 2020 - 08:32 UTC

  Falklands' population remains free of positive tested COVID-19 cases

  

  A statement on the status of the current restrictions, and updates, will be made on Friday by the Chief Executive, Barry Rowland. This is part of the permanent information that FIG provides to the community on the coronavirus challenge.

• Friday, May 1st 2020 - 07:32 UTC

  Falklands' first Loligo season ends; vessels off to Vigo, and back by end of July for second season

  

  The Falkland Islands government, FIG, announced that the first loligo season has come to a close as of 28 April, and on Thursday a number of vessels arrived in Stanley Harbor and Port William.

• Saturday, April 25th 2020 - 08:44 UTC

  MPC has 13th COVID-19 tested positive; no cases among Falklands' population

  

  The number of COVID-19 tested positive cases at Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands has risen by one to thirteen, following on the latest 16 swab test results received by KEMH from the UK.

• Friday, April 24th 2020 - 08:45 UTC

  Falklands faces fishing markets paralyzed on COVID-19 impact

  

  The impact of COVID-19 on the seafood market and industry operations has been severe, confirmed fishing industry executives and a spokesperson for the Falkland Islands Fishing Companies Association (FIFCA).

• Friday, April 24th 2020 - 08:42 UTC

  Falklands/Chile commercial airlink will remain suspended until June

  

  While the Atlantic Airbridge between the Falkland Islands and Brize Norton continues to service normally and is crucial for sending swab tests to labs in the UK, the two commercial flights to the Islands, one from Chile and the most recent from Brazil remain suspended.

• Friday, April 24th 2020 - 08:40 UTC

  Falklands' fishing companies must deal with higher costs and falling prices for produce

  

  The Falkland Islands Fishing Companies Association, FIFCA, Secretary James Bates said the sector faced difficulties and increased costs in the logistical and operational areas of the fishing businesses.