Tag: Gilbert House

• Saturday, May 31st 2014 - 07:43 UTC

  Falklands to mark liberation from Argentine occupation on Saturday 14 June

  

  To mark the anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands from Argentine occupation in 1982, a program of activities has been arranged for Saturday 14 June 2014, beginning with a Thanksgiving Service to be held at Christ Church Cathedral commencing at 9.45 am, according to a release from Gilbert House.

• Friday, February 14th 2014 - 08:53 UTC

  Falklands new governor arrives in April; farewell ceremony for Gov. Haywood

  

  Next Tuesday February 25th the Falkland Islands governor Nigel Haywood and Mrs. Haywood will be returning to London at the end of tour of duty. In April Colin Roberts CVO will take his appointment as Governor of the Falklands and Commissioner of South Georgia and South Sandwich. Governor Haywood took office in October 2010.

• Tuesday, November 12th 2013 - 12:06 UTC

  Falkland Islands' legislators elect three MLAs to the Executive Council

  

  The first formal meeting of the newly elected Legislative Assembly was held on Monday morning in Stanley and it was confirmed that last Friday, following the election result the newly elected members of the Legislative Assembly met to discuss and distribute portfolio responsibilities.

• Saturday, November 9th 2013 - 18:47 UTC

  Falkland Islands commemorates Remembrance Day on Sunday

  

  Falkland Islands will be holding the annual Service of Remembrance on Sunday 10 November at Christ Church Cathedral. Governor Neil Haywood, Commander British Forces, Members of the Legislative Assembly, visiting and resident South Atlantic veterans, together with Senior Officers of the Armed Services will be attending the Service.

• Monday, October 28th 2013 - 20:24 UTC

  Falklands lawmakers: “The full time problem”

  

  Falkland Islands are holding elections next 7 November and eleven candidates will be disputing the five Legislative Assembly seats for Stanly and five the three for the Camp.

• Wednesday, August 7th 2013 - 13:55 UTC

  Falklands sends support message to Gibraltar; Cameron on the phone with Rajoy

  

  The Falkland Islands sent on Wednesday a support message to Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and the people of Gibraltar which is under strong pressure and threats from Spain over border crossings while from London it was reported that PM David Cameron called Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy to raise concerns about the escalation of the situation.

• Monday, August 5th 2013 - 15:55 UTC

  Falklands send condolences to family and friends of Admiral Sir Sandy Woodward

  

  In a brief message Gilbert House, seat of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly made public its condolences to the family and friends of Admiral Sir Sandy Woodward who was commander of the carrier force sent to recover the Falklands invaded and occupied by Argentine forces.

• Saturday, August 3rd 2013 - 02:30 UTC

  Falklands: controversy with the private sector over oil and port policy

  

  A Falkland Islands government statement of policy principles on port location and oil infrastructure development passed at Executive Council last week has been met with opposing views from members of the private sector, reports the Penguin News.

• Friday, February 22nd 2013 - 18:18 UTC

  MLA Hansen takes over Falklands’ Minerals portfolio following controversy

  

  Member of Legislative Assembly Ian Hansen will assume responsibility for the Falklands’ government Minerals portfolio after MLA Barry Elsby relinquished the post due to a conflict of interest. The brief release from Gilbert House adds that MLA Hansen has prior experience in the Minerals portfolio adding that MLA Jan Cheek will continue as the second portfolio holder.

• Monday, January 28th 2013 - 04:22 UTC

  US Republican congressman visits the Falklands starting Monday

  

  United States Republican Congressman Thomas Petri will visit the Falkland Islands from Monday 28 January 28 to February 2 accompanied by a group of congressional staff members.