Tag: Teslyn Barkman

Saturday, December 7th 2019 - 09:40 UTC
Falklands to assess development of a near-shore aquaculture

A detailed assessment is to be carried out into the potential development of an aquaculture industry in the Falkland Islands, it was announced by the government. The proposal is at a very early stage and the Falkland Islands Government needs to improve its understanding of the industry before making a commitment to any go-ahead.
Friday, December 6th 2019 - 09:40 UTC
Falklands' fishing companies question government's decision to increase toothfish and calamari fishery fees

Falkland Islands fishing company representatives led by Stuart Wallace of Fortuna Ltd condemned the 50% rise in toothfish and calamari fishery fees at the Fisheries Committee meeting.
Thursday, November 28th 2019 - 09:46 UTC
Falklands government and fishing companies contrast over ITQ fees

The announcement by the Falkland Islands Executive Council referred to ITQ fees, particularly toothfish and calamari, which would represent an annual £3.9 million additional income for government coffers, was contrasted by a release from the Falklands' seafood sector pointing out that “to increase quota access fees paid by local fishing companies by 50% will increase costs to the industry by £4 million per annum”
Thursday, November 28th 2019 - 09:46 UTC
The contrasting position, “Government strip an additional £4 million per annum from the Falklands' Seafood Sector”

The decision of the recent meeting of Executive Council attended by MLA Elsby, Bragger and Edwards, to increase quota access fees paid by local fishing companies by 50% will increase costs to the industry by £4 Million per annum. The hike is targeted at the Loligo and toothfish quota holders.
Friday, November 8th 2019 - 09:43 UTC
Falklands undertakes a major review of fisheries policy

A major review of the Falkland Island fisheries establishes a strong foundation, building on what has already been achieved. Executive Council (ExCo) has adopted a number of recommendations from a review carried out in 2018 by New Zealand consultants Terra Moana, of the Falkland Islands’ Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) system.
Friday, November 1st 2019 - 09:40 UTC
Falklands' catches for calamari squid and hake have risen sustainedly

Falkland Islands' catches for calamari squid and hake have risen substantially over five years. Statistics were outlined at Legislative Assembly on Thursday.
Monday, August 5th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Falklands farm delegation will visit Uruguay as part of an agriculture exchange

In a joint initiative between the Falkland Islands government and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, an agricultural exchange visit to Uruguay is being arranged for September 2019.
Monday, August 5th 2019 - 09:21 UTC
Falklands' genetically improved wool clip reflects a significant increase in value

The value of the Falkland Islands wool clip has increased by around 11% over the past six years, or £1 million at today’s wool prices announced MLA Teslyn Barkman at the most recent meeting of Legislative Assembly.
Friday, July 19th 2019 - 09:57 UTC
Falklands' government and fishing industry reject MLA Spink's 'breezy' Brexit

The impact of Brexit on the Falkland Islands' fishing industry could be “significant” according to the fishing industry, contradicting lawmaker MLA Roger Spink’s view in last week's Penguin News that there were measures that could be undertaken to mitigate the impact of potential tariffs.
Wednesday, July 3rd 2019 - 15:43 UTC
Praise for British Overseas Territories minister at Pre-JMC meeting in Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin said that Lord Ahmad had “done a stellar job” as the overseas territories minister over the last two years, as he addressed the opening of the Pre-JMC (Joint Ministerial Council) meeting which convened British Overseas Territories leaders, including the Falkland Islands.