Tag: Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands

• Thursday, August 14th 2025 - 12:01 UTC

  Falklands Day, August 14th

  

  Today, the 14th of August, the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly proudly marks Falklands Day and extends warm wishes to all Falkland Islanders and friends of the Falklands. This day marks the anniversary of the first recorded sighting of the then-uninhabited Islands by John Davis in 1592.

• Monday, June 2nd 2025 - 19:53 UTC

  Falkland's Legislative Assembly celebrates Overseas Territories Day

  

  The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly joined fellow British Overseas Territories in celebrating Overseas Territories Day on 2 June 2025, highlighting the strength, diversity, and common values that unite the UK’s territories across the globe.

• 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, July 6th 2024 - 07:26 UTC

  Falklands Legislative Assembly congratulates new UK Government

  

  The elected Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly extends its congratulations to the Labour Party on their victory in the UK General Election. We also extend our congratulations to The Right Honorable Sir Keir Starmer on his election as an MP, and subsequent appointment this as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by His Majesty The King Charles III.

• Tuesday, December 26th 2023 - 07:32 UTC

  Falklands Legislative Assembly members Christmas message

  

  Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly shared a Christmas best wishes message in the last session of 2023. Be it not for defense, which remains a UK responsibility, the eight elected members of the Assembly are in fact the internal government of the Falklands.

• Friday, October 13th 2023 - 07:43 UTC

  Falklands Legislative Assembly sends message of support to the people of Israel

  

  The Falkland Islands elected Legislative Assembly has condemned the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, and has sent a message of support to the people of Israel at this very difficult time.

• Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 10:46 UTC

  Falklands' Camp voters demand more engagement and presence from members of Legislative Assembly

  

  Prior to this Nominations announcement, for the September 21 by election, the Penguin News did with a few interviews, a sample picture of Falkland Islands rural voters demands and concerns, among which, Stanley support for Camp, drought, improved communications and more engagement from representatives at the Legislative Assembly. PN also asked them if Camp voters felt happy for Stanley residents to represent them.

• 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, August 4th 2023 - 07:26 UTC

  Falklands by election next 21 September to complete the eight member Legislative Assembly

  

  The by-election for the Camp constituency of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly seat is anticipated to take place on Thursday, September 21, Attorney General Simon Young has told Penguin News.

• Friday, September 16th 2022 - 08:28 UTC

  Falklands: Motion of Condolence for Her Majesty The Queen on Friday

  

  The Falklands Legislative Assembly will be holding a Motion of Condolence for Her Majesty the Queen at the Court and Assembly Chambers, Friday 16 September, 09:00 hours.