Tag: Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands

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.
Monday, August 5th 2019 - 09:21 UTC
Falklands' genetically improved wool clip reflects a significant increase in value

The value of the Falkland Islands wool clip has increased by around 11% over the past six years, or £1 million at today’s wool prices announced MLA Teslyn Barkman at the most recent meeting of Legislative Assembly.
Tuesday, June 4th 2019 - 19:29 UTC
Falklands challenged by the complexity of Brexit uncertainties, but will fight for a “fair deal” pledges Governor Phillips

The challenging complexity and uncertain consequences of Brexit, progress in understandings with Argentina, including the second weekly air link to Sao Paulo, a sound economy with financial stability and the strong commitment of the Falkland Islands population with representative democracy, were outlined by Governor Nigel James Phillips, CBE in his annual address to the elected Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands.