Tag: Richard Hyslop

• Wednesday, November 13th 2024 - 10:00 UTC

  Falkland Islands representative honors Fallen Heroes on Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph

  

  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.

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• Monday, October 28th 2024 - 23:37 UTC

  Falkland Islands Representative Honors Fallen at UK Parliament's Garden of Remembrance

  

  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.

• Monday, October 28th 2024 - 16:27 UTC

  Falklands gains cross-party support during first Parliamentary drop-in sessions

  

  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.

• Wednesday, July 17th 2024 - 21:17 UTC

  Falkland Islands Represented at UK State Opening of Parliament

  

  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.

• Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 - 23:11 UTC

  Falklands congratulations of Scottish parliament on its 25th anniversary

  

  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.

• Thursday, June 20th 2024 - 18:21 UTC

  Falklands Representative attends services for Liberation Day

  

  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.

• Tuesday, June 4th 2024 - 11:44 UTC

  Service at Westminster Abbey and reception to celebrate UK Overseas Territories 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.

• Wednesday, March 20th 2024 - 12:38 UTC

  Falkland Islands Government representatives attend all-party Parliamentary Group meeting

  

  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.

• Wednesday, March 13th 2024 - 10:37 UTC

  Falklands representative joins Commonwealth Day celebrations in London

  

  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.

• Monday, February 5th 2024 - 10:30 UTC

  Falklands, visiting delegation of Welsh parliamentarians begins contacts

  

  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.