Tag: FIG

• Monday, December 7th 2020 - 13:19 UTC

  Falklands's FIGAS expands fleet with the delivery of Islander VP-FMC

  

  The Falkland Islands Government Air Service has taken delivery of a brand new BN2B-26 Islander – registration VP-FMC – to add to its existing fleet. This the first new aircraft that the government has purchased in 30 years and represents a significant investment in FIGAS’ expanding operations, the islands' government informed in this statement.

• Sunday, December 6th 2020 - 23:00 UTC

  Brexit and its impact: no representation of the Falklands case to the EU

  

  Complicated challenges ahead for the Falkland Islands as the Brexit deadline inexorably approaches. While the Falklands Government has made public assurances that it has worked hard to ensure the impact of Brexit on the Falklands...

• Wednesday, December 2nd 2020 - 16:41 UTC

  Falkland Islands Government position on fishing exports post-Brexit

  

  The Falkland Islands Government, both here and in London, have worked hard over the past four years to ensure that the impact of Brexit on the Falkland Islands was fully understood by the UK government.

• Wednesday, December 2nd 2020 - 09:00 UTC

  Navitas committed to offshore Falklands Sea Lion project farm in

  

  Rockhopper Exploration has confirmed that Navitas Petroleum remains committed to its proposed farm-in to the Sea Lion oil and gas project offshore the Falkland Islands, the company announced on its site.

• 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.