Tag: FIG

• Tuesday, December 1st 2020 - 09:30 UTC

  Falklands' seafood industry concerned with Brexit outcome and likely imposition of EU tariffs

  

  The Executive Secretary of the Falklands Islands Fishing Companies Association FIFCA, James Bates would like to issue the following press statement.

• Monday, November 23rd 2020 - 09:10 UTC

  Falklands' 26 capital program projects focused on new port and power plant, Tussac House and housing

  

  The Falkland Islands' government has released new information on the current state of the Capital Development Program, saying that progress has been good despite the disruption from Covid-19.

• Tuesday, November 17th 2020 - 09:31 UTC

  Falklands meat industry will not contract overseas workers this summer

  

  As a result of the significant operational and financial risks presented by the global pandemic, the Falkland Islands Meat Company, FIMCo, in consultation with the autonomous government of the Islands, FIG, and elected lawmakers, MLAs, has made the decision not to employ any overseas meat workers this summer.

• Saturday, November 14th 2020 - 09:39 UTC

  From Dreams to Reality: The Falklands now cleared of Argentine Mines

  

  STANLEY, Falkland Islands – On 14 June 1982 as British Forces liberated the beleaguered small Falkland Islands population from Argentine occupation and the Islanders rejoiced as British democracy was restored, disturbing rumours began to circulate – Argentine soldiers had reportedly been observed laying vast numbers of mines in areas close to the town and beyond.

• Wednesday, November 11th 2020 - 09:50 UTC

  After 11 years and elimination of 20,000 explosives, SafeLane Global has made the Falklands landmine-free

  

  Explosive threat mitigation service-provider SafeLane Global has spent 11 years demining the Falkland Islands and can now proudly announces the successful completion of its mission.

• Wednesday, November 11th 2020 - 08:47 UTC

  Extent of Falklands' “increased vigilance” and quarantine arrangements

  

  Following the announcement of the first civilian case which tested positive to Covid-19, the Falklands Islands Government imposed what it defines as increased vigilance. This is basically voluntary and there is no intention of additional legislation given the cooperation of the community. Anyhow, ExCo did approve changes to existing quarantine arrangements.

• Wednesday, November 11th 2020 - 08:09 UTC

  Santiago/Punta Arenas/Falklands' airlink will be reviewed next January

  

  The Falkland Islands Government continues to closely monitor the situation regarding the suspension of commercial air links with Chile and Brazil, in light of the ongoing pandemic.

• Tuesday, November 3rd 2020 - 08:00 UTC

  Falklands' next Chief Executive will make a familiarization visit to the Islands

  

  Following the recent selection process to appoint a new Chief Executive for the Falkland Islands, successful candidate Andy Keeling and his wife Anya will travel to the Islands on 9 November for a three-week familiarisation visit. Andy was given a conditional offer in September 2020, with the expectation that he will take up the post in April 2021.

• Tuesday, November 3rd 2020 - 06:59 UTC

  Falklands' puts in practice trainee program to prepare next generation leaders

  

  The Falkland Islands Government welcomed on Tuesday Shannon Alazia and Ariane Brownlee as its first two management trainees for a two-year initiative aimed at identifying and supporting the next generation of leaders across government. This new program is designed to provide a consistent approach to job training and study through a two-year schedule of activities to prepare participants for future supervisory and management roles.

• Saturday, October 24th 2020 - 09:50 UTC

  Falklands celebrates completion of demining with a symbolic “Reclaim the Beach”

  

  On Saturday 14 November 2020, the Falkland Islands community will be taking part in celebrations to mark the completion of the Islands-wide demining program after 38 years since the end of the 1982 conflict. The Falklands' Government has announced that activities will begin with an event to officially reopen Gypsy Cove/Yorke Bay, the final area of the Falklands to officially be declared mine-free.