Tag: Richard Hyslop

• Wednesday, May 13th 2026 - 23:41 UTC

  Falklands representative meets Starmer at State Opening of UK Parliament

  

  The Falkland Islands Government Representative to the United Kingdom and Europe, Richard Hyslop, attended the formal opening of the British parliamentary year on Wednesday, 13 May, and held talks with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the Minister for the UK Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, at the reception held after the ceremony. The meeting reaffirms the political alignment between London and Stanley at a moment of international diplomatic tension over the sovereignty of the archipelago.

• Monday, April 13th 2026 - 05:28 UTC

  Falklands, Plant Heritage seeds to turn the Islands into a Cosmos garden

  

  Falkland Islands gardeners will be receiving cosmos seeds from Jonathan Sheppard, known as “King Cosmos,” who holds National Plant Collections for both hollyhocks and cosmos, and grows all his plants without the use of pesticides.

• Tuesday, March 31st 2026 - 18:16 UTC

  Falklands representative honors 1982 war veterans at UK reunion

  

  The Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK and Europe, Richard Hyslop, attended the South Atlantic Medal Association (SAMA 82) Annual General Meeting and Reunion Weekend in Gloucester, England, on March 28–29.

• Monday, March 9th 2026 - 23:23 UTC

  Falklands Legislative Assembly marks Commonwealth Day with youth-focused sitting and emphasis on parliamentary ties

  

  The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly marked Commonwealth Day 2026 on Monday with a public statement highlighting the Territory’s links to the wider Commonwealth network and the role of local democratic institutions. In the release issued on March 9, the Assembly said the Commonwealth flag was flown alongside the Falklands flag on Victory Green, reflecting “our pride in being part of the Commonwealth family of nations.”

• Monday, December 1st 2025 - 18:21 UTC

  Falklands celebrates success of JMC week of discussions with UK and OTs officials

  

  Both hosts and participants underlined the success of the recent Join Ministerial Council 2925 held in London and which brings together UK ministers and officials with Overseas Territories’ representatives.

• Monday, August 11th 2025 - 23:14 UTC

  Falkland Islands to premiere short film on new banknotes

  

  The Falkland Islands Government Office (FIGO) in London will debut a short film showcasing the creation of the territory’s new banknotes. The screening will take place on Wednesday, 13 August, at the Historic Dockyard Museum, coinciding with the official launch of the new currency series.

• Wednesday, June 11th 2025 - 18:02 UTC

  Falkland Islands highlight environmental leadership at annual UK reception

  

  The Falkland Islands Government hosted its Annual Parliamentary Reception on 10 June at the House of Commons, spotlighting the territory’s growing role as a globally significant hub for environmental research and biodiversity.

• Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 - 10:45 UTC

  Falklands, “a modern relationship with UK built on the principle of self-determination”

  

  Falklands Government London Office Representative, Richard Hyslop also underlined the significance and merits of UK Overseas Territories Day in a brief speech.

• Tuesday, May 27th 2025 - 16:12 UTC

  Falklands representative honors 1982 War dead at Cunard Memorial rededication in Liverpool

  

  The Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK and Europe, Richard Hyslop, took part in a solemn rededication ceremony at the Cunard War Memorial on Sunday, May 25, marking the 43rd anniversary of the sinking of the Atlantic Conveyor during the Falklands War.

• Wednesday, May 14th 2025 - 13:41 UTC

  UK Ambassador to Argentina visits Falklands Office in London

  

  UK’s recently appointed ambassador to Argentina, David Cairns visited the Falkland Islands Government Office in London where he met with Representative Richard Hyslop and other staff from FIGO.