Richard Hyslop, the Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK & Europe, marked Remembrance Sunday by laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in London, paying tribute on behalf of the Falkland Islands Government and people. He joined the UK Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, and other representatives from the UK Overseas Territories in honoring those who lost their lives in service to the Allied Forces during the World Wars and the Falklands War.
Richard Hyslop, the Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK and Europe, honored Falkland Islanders who served in both World Wars and those who died during the Falklands War by placing a commemorative cross in the Speaker’s Garden of Remembrance at the UK Parliament.
The Falkland Islands Government Office (FIGO) held its first-ever drop-in sessions at the UK Parliament last week, hosting over 30 MPs and Peers across two days. The sessions, held on October 22nd and 23rd, aimed to familiarize cross-party Parliamentarians, particularly newly elected members, with key issues concerning the Falkland Islands, including unregulated fishing, the region's strategic importance, and Islanders' right to self-determination.
Richard Hyslop, the Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK and Europe, attended the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday. This event marked the formal start of the UK Parliamentary year and was highlighted by His Royal Highness King Charles III delivering The King’s Speech, which outlined the new Government’s agenda, proposed policies, and legislation for the coming session.
Falkland Islands London Office representative, Richard Hyslop has been in Scotland to congratulate Holyrood, the Scottish parliament on its 25ty anniversary. Links between the Falkland Islands and Scotland are very close and significant, with Scottish MPs visiting the Islands and upholding the Islands rights to decide on its future and natural resources.
Last week, the Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK & Europe, Richard Hyslop, visited St Paul’s Cathedral, London, and attended the annual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving at the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel, Pangbourne College in order to mark Liberation Day.
On Monday 3 June, UKOTA marked the establishment of UK Overseas Territories Day at the Evensong service at Westminster Abbey in London, which included special prayers for the Overseas Territories.
The Falkland Islands Government Representatives, Richard Hyslop and Michael Betts, participated in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Falkland Islands, held in the Houses of Parliament.
Richard Hyslop, the Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK & Europe, along with Member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, Jack Ford MLA, participated in a series of events in London to commemorate Commonwealth Day.
Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly received on Saturday the visit of esteemed representatives from the Senedd Cymru – the Welsh Parliament, fostering greater exchange between the Falkland Islands and Wales.