Tag: Roger Spink

• Wednesday, March 19th 2025 - 20:55 UTC

  Falklands Government successfully raises funds for future capital investments

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has successfully raised £150 million to facilitate investment in the capital program over the coming years, and in particular the replacement Port facility planned for 2027.

• Wednesday, March 19th 2025 - 20:35 UTC

  Falklands retains S&P Global Ratings A+ with stable outlook; praise for FIG fiscal performance

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to announce that S&P Global Ratings have confirmed that the sovereign rating for the Falkland Islands remains at A+ with a stable outlook.

• Thursday, December 19th 2024 - 09:31 UTC

  Falklands/UK Airbridge: increased seat allocation for FIG passengers as of next year

  

  Following discussions between the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) and the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD), it has been confirmed that the FIG seat allocation for the South Atlantic Airbridge (SAA) is to increase from 1 January 2025 for a three-month review period.

• Tuesday, November 26th 2024 - 09:32 UTC

  The five principles guiding Overseas Territories association with UK, ‘as vital members of the global British Family’

  

  The British Minister for the Overseas Territories and elected Leaders and Representatives of the UK Overseas Territories, met as the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) on 19 to 21 November 2024 in London.

• Friday, November 22nd 2024 - 10:27 UTC

  Gibraltar Chief Minister first formal bilateral meeting with IK PM Starmer

  

  Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo held his first formal bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday. The ongoing negotiations for a UK - EU Gibraltar agreement and support for Gibraltar were the main issues discussed.

• Thursday, November 21st 2024 - 10:27 UTC

  UK to ax amphibious assault ships, a frigate 31 helicopters and obsolete drones

  

  Two former Royal Navy flagships, a frigate and a pair of RFA support tankers will be decommissioned under a series of cost-saving measures announced on Wednesday to the House of Commons by Defense Secretary John Healey.

• Tuesday, November 19th 2024 - 08:32 UTC

  Falklands MLA Spink present at the Joint Ministerial Council in London with other OTs democratically elected

  

  Roger Spink, member of the democratically elected Legislative Assembly from the Falkland Islands, is taking part in the annual Joint Ministerial Council at the Foreign Office in London, next to representatives from twelve other Overseas Territories.

• Thursday, October 3rd 2024 - 14:40 UTC

  Falkland Islands: Dr. Andrea Clausen new Chief Executive

  

  After a robust appointment process, Her Excellency the Governor and the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly are delighted to announce that Dr Andrea Clausen has been appointed the next Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands Government (FIG).

• Saturday, July 13th 2024 - 09:26 UTC

  Falklands Legislative Assembly receives petition regarding VSAT license fees and Starlink

  

  The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has received a petition from members of the community calling for the abolition or reduction of the VSAT license fee and the approval of Starlink domestic tariffs. The petition, signed by 2,416 individuals, and sponsored by MLA Roger Spink to receive the petition, reflects the community's strong desire for improvements in internet and telecommunications services.

• Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 - 20:14 UTC

  Trial period for Low Earth Orbit satellite use for Falkland Islands Government

  

  Following approval at the Executive Council on Tuesday 25 June, it was approved for the Falkland Islands Government IT Department to trial a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite for a period of 12 months.