Tag: Ian Hansen

Thursday, July 31st 2014 - 07:24 UTC
Falklands contracts expert in the delivery of capital investment programs

The Falkland Islands Government announced the appointment of Matt Bassford as the new Director of Central Services, succeeding Simon Fletcher who leaves the Islands this August.
Thursday, December 26th 2013 - 08:31 UTC
Falklands government contracts local company for provision of IT services

The Falkland Islands Government and local company Synergy Information Systems Ltd have agreed a contract for the provision of IT services to Government. The contract, signed last week following formal approval by Executive Council, involves the management of the Government’s IT network infrastructure and user support and results in the transfer of more than 80% of Government IT work to the local private sector.
Thursday, November 28th 2013 - 10:04 UTC
Falklands' referendum receives praise and is shown as an example for other Overseas Territories

Praise for the Falkland Islands last March referendum and encouragement for other Overseas Territories to hold similar referendums on their future, was included in the final communiqué from the annual UK/British Overseas Territories joint Ministerial Council held this week in London.
Thursday, November 21st 2013 - 19:16 UTC
British Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Conference opens next week in London

A Falkland Islands delegation made up of two members of the Legislative Assembly, Roger Edwards and Ian Hansen will be attending the second annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Conference (JMC) in London next week. The Falkland Islands’ delegation will also include HE the Governor Nigel Haywood, Jamie Fotheringham (Head of Policy), and Sukey Cameron (Representative in UK).
Wednesday, November 20th 2013 - 04:48 UTC
Falklands' delegation to Overseas Territories conferences in London and Brussels

Two Falkland Islands Members of the Legislative Assembly, Roger Edwards and Ian Hansen will be attending the second annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Conference (JMC) in London on the 25th of November 2013. The Falkland Islands’ delegation will also include HE the Governor Nigel Haywood, Jamie Fotheringham (Head of Policy), and Sukey Cameron (UK Representative).
Saturday, November 9th 2013 - 03:08 UTC
Falkland Islands new Legislative Assembly members sworn in

The new Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands has been announced, following the General Election which concluded on Thursday 7th November.
Friday, September 6th 2013 - 00:18 UTC
Falklands will attend celebration of Gibraltar National Day next week

Falkland Islands lawmaker Ian Hansen together with political leaders of another seven UK Overseas Territories will be in Gibraltar to celebrate National Day next week, 10 September.
Thursday, August 22nd 2013 - 23:45 UTC
Falklands’ lawmakers thank Cristina Fernandez for helping get the Islanders' message to the world

Falkland Islands lawmakers at their final assembly on Thursday thanked Argentine President Cristina Fernandez for her, undoubtedly unintended assistance in getting the Falklands story publicized world-wide and in repeated headlines, reported the latest edition of the Penguin News in its front page.
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.
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.