Tag: Falklands

• Friday, April 24th 2020 - 08:13 UTC

  Falklands introduces significant restrictions on constitutional rights and movements for twelve months

  

  The Falkland Islands Executive Council considered this week two reports regarding further legislative proposals responding to the challenges posed by COVID-19. ExCo addressed the provisions put in place in the UK, including the Coronavirus Act 2020, and other laws.

• Thursday, April 23rd 2020 - 09:15 UTC

  Falklands should be ready next week to test swabs in the Islands

  

  A COVID-19 analyzer and related equipment are scheduled to arrive in the Falkland Islands over the weekend, which means the prospect of much faster testing of the Islands' swabs for potential virus contagion, and without having to send them to the UK.

• Thursday, April 23rd 2020 - 08:59 UTC

  Falklands' government will buy unsold wool clip in support of producers

  

  The Falkland Islands government announced on Wednesday a support program for wool producers and their unsold clip in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. For that purpose, it has authorized the Department of Natural Resources to develop a program to purchase the unsold wool, in a one-time offer, with the price set at March 20.

• Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 08:54 UTC

  Another MPC member tests positive for COVID-19; Falklands' building industry resumes this Wednesday

  

  The Falkland Islands government reported on Tuesday that the latest test results received by KEMH have shown one positive case for COVID-19 out of 18 swabs tested. The positive was for an individual at Mount Pleasant Complex, who is in isolation as part of the on-going MPC arrangements for dealing with cases.

• Tuesday, April 21st 2020 - 10:11 UTC

  Falklands planning to lift building industry restrictions on Wednesday

  

  The Falkland Islands Executive Council last Friday agreed in principle that construction activity on the Islands can resume this Wednesday, 22 April. However, Chief Executive Barry Rowland said the final decision would be subject to COVID-19 test swab results from the United Kingdom expected to be received this Tuesday 21 April.

• Tuesday, April 21st 2020 - 10:10 UTC

  Falklands government and people wish the Queen a safe and healthy birthday; parade cancelled

  

  The Falkland Islands government said that in light of the announcement by Her Majesty the Queen and following consultations between Governor Nigel Phillips CBE and Buckingham Palace, it has been decided to cancel the Queen's Birthday Parade on 21 April.

• Tuesday, April 21st 2020 - 09:55 UTC

  Falklands appoints new Financial Secretary, takes office 24 April: quarantine and swab test waiting for him

  

  The Falkland Islands Government announced on Monday the appointment of Tim Waggott as the new Financial Secretary, taking up his position from the 24 April 2020.

• Saturday, April 18th 2020 - 18:55 UTC

  Falklands Government unveils comprehensive COVID-19 support package

  

  The Falkland Islands Government announced on Friday a suite of new measures to assist businesses, private sector employees and households as they adjust to the economic effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

• Friday, April 17th 2020 - 09:58 UTC

  The Falklands' tourist season that fell off the cliff

  

  The 2019/20 tourist season is likely to be remembered as, “the one that fell off the cliff in March,” summed up Falkland Islands Tourist Board Executive Director Steph Middleton this week. But despite the impact of the pandemic it wasn’t all bad up until then confirmed, Mrs. Middleton and other industry members.

• Monday, April 13th 2020 - 08:30 UTC

  Falklands Mount Pleasant Airport main runway has been resurfaced

  

  The full main runway at the Falkland Islands Mount Pleasant Airport has re-opened after the completion of resurfacing works covering 3,000 meters, the British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, command announced this week.