Tag: Members of the Legislative Assembly

• Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 09:04 UTC

  Falklands, Legislative Assembly portfolio assignments

  

  The Falkland Islands elected Legislative Assembly has agreed a revised portfolio system for the 2025-2029 term. Following the December 2025 General Election, Members reviewed the structure to improve focus, and align related policy areas.

• Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 08:38 UTC

  Falklands’ lawmakers call for end of hostilities and humanitarian access to Gaza

  

  Responding to a local group to act on their behalf in response to the situation in Gaza, Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly gave a statement. They stated: “We join with the governments of the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and others in calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and full unfettered humanitarian access to those in need.

• Friday, December 8th 2017 - 14:47 UTC

  Battle Day marked in the Falkland Islands 103 years on

  

  Residents of the Falkland Islands annually mark one of the early major naval battles of the First World War, which took place off the coast of the Islands. This year the event was commemorated with a traditional parade, made up of Members of the Falkland Islands Defence Force.

• Wednesday, September 27th 2017 - 06:01 UTC

  Falklands: balancing financial prudence with the need to invest in a large capital program.

  

  James Wilson is the new Financial Secretary within the Falkland Islands Government. A position some think is the equivalent to the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the UK Government. There are, however, some major differences: James is not a politician but a civil servant.

• Saturday, September 2nd 2017 - 19:16 UTC

  Falklands' Swearing in Ceremony for Governor Phillips on 12 September

  

  The Falkland Islands elected government, Gilbert House, has announced that the Swearing in Ceremony for the Governor Designate, Mr. Nigel Phillips CBE will take place in the Court and Assembly Chamber, Stanley, on Tuesday 12th September 2017 commencing at 09:00 hrs.

• Saturday, September 2nd 2017 - 10:36 UTC

  Falklands' Government Investment funds reached £344 million in June 2017

  

  The market value of all Falkland Islands Government, FIG, investment funds have increased from £285 million in June 2015, to £309 million in June 2016 and to £344 million in June 2017.

• Sunday, January 26th 2014 - 13:01 UTC

  Falklands receives this week members of the UK Parliament

  

  Three members of the UK Parliament will be arriving in the Falkland Islands next week for a short visit. Conservative party members Guy Opperman and Mark Menzies are accompanied by Labor Party member Yvonne Fovargue and arrive on January 30, departing on February 4.

• Monday, November 11th 2013 - 19:17 UTC

  Falkland Islands newly-elected members' portfolio responsibilities

  

  Falkland Islands newly‐elected Members of Legislative Assembly have assigned their portfolio responsibilities for the term of office. There are eight portfolios in total, each one being assigned an MLA as main portfolio‐holder, and a second MLA who will act as deputy portfolio‐holder. The portfolios and their respective holders are as follows:

• 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.

• Tuesday, October 29th 2013 - 14:09 UTC

  Falklands General Election: an important choice for a time of change

  

  The constitution of the Falkland Islands requires that a general election be held every four years to choose the eight members of the Islands’ Legislative Assembly or lower house of government. The next General Election is due to be held on November 7th this year.