2023 Councillors’ Expenses Published
The 2023 expenses reports for Members of the Legislative Assembly and the Speaker of the House have been released. Here’s Hannah with more.
Diplomacy Trips Account for Majority of MLA Expenses Claims
The majority of MLA expenses claimed typically come from overseas public diplomacy trips. There was a reduced spend on trips in 2023 compared to 2022
£1 Million in Government Funding Granted to Falkland Islands Meat Company
One million pounds in additional funding has been paid to FIMCo. The additional funds, to support FIMCo through challenges on the global meat market, were
Could 1p and 2p Coins Become Obsolete in The Falklands?
Two new consultations looking at currency have been launched by the treasury department. The first looks at a proposal to withdraw 1 and 2 pence
Electricity Prices Set to Decrease in the Islands
The price of electricity will decrease by 4 pence on the 1st of October. The variation in the price of electricity means that the pre-paid
Electricity Prices Rise in the Falklands
Rising electricity prices are an ongoing issue for Falkland Islands residents. And it is even more concerning now, because the government fuel and power allowance
Electricity price questions arise
Questions around the cost of electricity and the possibility of reducing it have emerged, after a recent Standing Finance Committee showed a surplus in FIG
Accessibility to Wealth raised at Chamber of Commerce Reception
Supporting the most vulnerable members of the community through the maintenance and growth of wealth in the Falklands, was echoed by the private sector on
Chamber of Commerce publishes Islands-wide Banking Review
A review of banking services in the Falkland Islands has recently been published by the Chamber of Commerce. Last year, independent consultants were commissioned to
Budget Select Committee becomes Public for first time
The first Budget Select Committee for this year’s budget will be held in public, as confirmed by the Financial Secretary in Thursday’s Legislative Assembly sitting.