Falkland In Focus | Week 736

In this week’s programme, a 42% import tariff is imposed on goods from the Falkland Islands to the United States. News from the courts, the tarmac on the Mount Pleasant Airport road is expected to be completed by the end of the week, and concerns are raised regarding rising budgets and overspending.

The Communications Regulator receives an application from Starlink to provide broadband connectivity for VSAT licence holders, while over 71,300 cruise ship passengers have visited the Falklands this tourism season. Passport application fees will increase by 7% from 10th April, and Dr Andrea Clausen officially begins her role as Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands.

After the break, we reflect on 43 years since Argentine forces invaded the Falklands, celebrate boys’ and girls’ under-16 football teams at a Government House reception, mark 100 days until the Island Games in Orkney, and revisit FITV’s birthday cake bake.