FIG Management Trainees take up posts
Falkland Islands Government has recently welcomed two new apprentices who will be undertaking a two-year management trainee programme. The scheme, which launched in 2020 provides opportunities for trainees to
Figures released at 2023 Budget Sitting
Increases to the minimum wage, pension contributions and financial support schemes were discussed at this year’s budget sitting. Here’s Hannah with more on the breakdown
Private Sector eyed after FIG Budget Pay Award
In this year’s budget, an FIG pay award was provided for government workers. We spoke to chair of the Chamber of Commerce, Mike Summers on
Sales of Falklands Wool Clip raised at Legislative Assembly
Less than half of the Falklands wool clip has been sold, with sales figures being “significantly behind” where they usually are. Responding to a question
Legislative Assembly disputes FIG Budget Pay Award
A debate over a 3% pay rise for FIG employees led to MLA Gavin Short voting against the Appropriation Bill in Wednesday’s budget. The rise,
Youngest Table Tennis Player undefeated at Women’s Tournament
In sports, and Amani Rao has become the Falklands youngest winner of the women’s Table Tennis Tournament! It was paddles and ping pong balls at
Public Consultation on New Cemetery Opens
A public consultation on plans for a new cemetery in Stanley opened this week. The proposed site for the new cemetery is near Moody Brook
Hillside Business Park opens to applications
Businesses interested in becoming tenants at the new Hillside Business Park are now able to apply. Renovation works on the cabins were delayed, but hopes
Goose Green Liberation Day Marked
The 29th May marked the 41st anniversary of the liberation of Goose Green. During the 1982 conflict Falkland Islanders were held prisoner in the Goose
New Power Station questions arise on 50th Anniversary
The 19th of May marked 50 years since Stanley Power Station B was opened back in 1973. MLAs and FIG officials made a surprise visit