Tag: FIG

• Wednesday, March 13th 2024 - 10:37 UTC

  Falklands representative joins Commonwealth Day celebrations in London

  

  Richard Hyslop, the Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK & Europe, along with Member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, Jack Ford MLA, participated in a series of events in London to commemorate Commonwealth Day.

• Thursday, November 16th 2023 - 10:00 UTC

  Falkland Islands Government delegation engages in key talks at Joint Ministerial Council

  

  A delegation from the Falkland Islands Government (FIG), led by the Hon. Teslyn Barkman MLA, participated in the Joint Ministerial Council with Leaders and Representatives of the UK Overseas Territories and the UK Government this week at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in London, FIG informed in a press release.

• Saturday, November 11th 2023 - 11:55 UTC

  Tuesday, King's birthday, public holiday in Falklands; Charles will launch the Coronation Food Project

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has notified that Tuesday 14th November will be a Public Holiday for His Majesty the King’s Birthday. All Government Departments (other than those providing essential services) will be closed.

• Tuesday, November 7th 2023 - 10:23 UTC

  Falklands Representative marks service of Falkland Islanders at Houses of Parliament

  

  The Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK and Europe, Mr Richard Hyslop, has paid tribute to the service of Falkland Islanders during the First and Second World War and those who helped liberate the Falkland Islands in 1982 by placing a commemorative stake in their honour at the UK Parliament’s Garden of Remembrance.

• Thursday, October 19th 2023 - 09:16 UTC

  FIG have appointed a new Financial Secretary with Falklands' knowledge and experience

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has announced the appointment of Pat Clunie as the new Financial Secretary and will take up this post in January 2024.

• Thursday, October 19th 2023 - 09:13 UTC

  FIG announces new Director of Health and Social Services

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has announced the appointment of John Woollacott as the new Director of Health and Social Services, who took up the position on Thursday 12 October 2023.

• Thursday, September 21st 2023 - 20:27 UTC

  Falkland Islands insists with Avian influenza (bird flu) warning

  

  In advance of the summer season, the Falkland Islands Veterinary Service would like to remind the public to remain aware of any possible cases of avian influenza (bird flu) in our wild or domestic birds.

• Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 10:39 UTC

  Falklands Government reminds nomination protocols for Medal and Honors

  

  The Falkland Islands Government is reminding the public of the specific protocols that are in place when nominating someone for a medal or honor.

• Wednesday, August 9th 2023 - 03:20 UTC

  Falklands Youth Parliament and 'future lawmakers' address the Legislative Assembly

  

  Members of the Falkland Islands Youth Parliament spoke in Legislative Assembly at the end of July, putting forward a motion concerning the mental health of young people in the Falklands, an issue which the Youth Parliament agreed as a group to pursue over the course of a year at the beginning of their tenures.

• Friday, July 28th 2023 - 10:30 UTC

  Falklands lawmakers want Stanley Growers back in the private sector

  

  The Falkland Islands Government is committed to continuing to operate the Stanley Growers business, including fresh imports, MLA Mark Pollard said in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday.