Concerns over Falklands State Pension allowance
Concerns over retirement living standards were discussed during Legislative Assembly last week. MLA Gavin Short reported to the assembly the current calculations on living standard
Chamber of Commerce voice opinion on 2024/25 budget
A public meeting was held at the town hall on Monday to discuss the recently approved Government Budget. At the meeting the financial secretary Pat
Falkland Islands Government Budget Approved
The sitting began with The Acting Governor, Dave Morgan delivering the annual address on behalf of Her Excellency The Governor Alison Blake. Once greeted by
A closer look at the Gender Pay Gap in the Falklands
The results of the 2021 Census showed a gender pay gap present on the islands. In hopes of better understanding the root of this problem
An increase to the FIGAS spares budget approved
A discussion paper proposing reduced winter operations was raised at the Transport Advisory Committee this week. The proposal would reduce flight hours from 5 days
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