Tag: Gilbert House

• Tuesday, January 13th 2026 - 22:37 UTC

  Falklands Legislative moves from Gilbert House to Sulivan House

  

  The Office of the elected Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has formally relocated to Sulivan House on Ross Road, Stanley. Gilbert House is no longer in use for Assembly business. The Legislative Assembly thanks all involved in the process of moving offices, and making Sulivan House ready for use for the new Assembly.

• Wednesday, November 5th 2025 - 19:14 UTC

  Falklands to mark Remembrance Day on Sunday 9 November

  

  The Falkland Islands will observe Remembrance Day on Sunday, 9 November 2025, marking the 107th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

• Monday, July 14th 2025 - 14:45 UTC

  Falkland Islands prepare farewell ceremony for Governor Alison Blake

  

  The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has announced a formal farewell for Her Excellency Alison Mary Blake CMG, who will depart the Islands on Friday, 25 July 2025, marking the end of her tour as Governor.

• Friday, May 16th 2025 - 21:22 UTC

  Falklands Government Budget announcement delayed until July

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has postponed the announcement of its 2025/26 budget, which was initially scheduled for June 3. According to a statement from the Legislative Assembly, the delay comes after members of the Budget Select Committee expressed dissatisfaction with the final draft presented, leading to a decision to take additional time for consensus-building.

• Friday, March 7th 2025 - 10:49 UTC

  Falklands’ flag and Union Jack at half-mast to mark funeral of ex MLA Ian Hansen

  

  This Thursday March 6th, the Falkland Islands flag and the Union Jack flew at half-mast in remembrance of the former Member of the elected Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, Ian Hansen whose funeral took place today.

• Tuesday, February 18th 2025 - 10:37 UTC

  Falklands. Former MLA Ian Hansen died at Hill Cove

  

  The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has announced that the flag at Gilbert House will be flown at half-mast on the day of Ian Hansen’s funeral, honoring the longtime public servant who passed away on February 17, 2025.

• Saturday, October 12th 2024 - 09:50 UTC

  Aldridges Feltons Smiths and Shorts 175 years old in Falklands and still going strong

  

  By Gavin Short, Elected Member of the Falklands Legislative Assembly (*)<br />
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  On Saturday the 13th of October 1849 the 578-ton barque Victory, under the command of Captain Mullens, out of London, England, sailed up Port William. The vessel which was built by Fenwick & Co, Sunderland in 1847 was owned Willis, Gunn and Co (the company advertised as H H Willis and Co) and later owned by Wilson and Cook.

• Tuesday, March 19th 2024 - 10:56 UTC

  Falklands' government donation to Red Cross Appeal for Israel and occupied Palestinian Territory

  

  The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly is pleased to announce the approval of a £5,000 donation to the International Red Cross in January, aimed at supporting humanitarian aid efforts in Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory. This donation underscores the Falkland Islands Government's commitment to alleviating the suffering of those affected by the ongoing situation in the region.

• Sunday, November 5th 2023 - 10:07 UTC

  Falklands: Public meeting with lawmakers Monday at Goose Green Social Club

  

  Gilbert House has reported that members of the Legislative Assembly will be holding a public meeting on Monday 6th November, 16.30 Goose Green Social Club, this will be an open session.

• Wednesday, November 1st 2023 - 14:35 UTC

  Falklands Remembrance Sunday 12 November

  

  Gilbert House, seat of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has made public the arrangements for Sunday 12 November 2023, Remembrance Sunday. The Annual Service of Remembrance, this year commemorating the 105th anniversary of the end of the First World War, will be held in Christ Church Cathedral commencing at 9.30 am.