FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 19 May 2025   Wide Skies, Open Minds   Following on from the research elements and offering training for Champions, the FIG Public Health Unit are excited to be able to launch the brand identity for the anti-stigma in mental health project. The name […]

  DARWIN 200 PROJECT INSPIRES THE NEXT GENERATION ON ST HELENA As part of the global Darwin 200 voyage, the historic Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde is currently moored in James Bay, bringing with it a world-class initiative aimed at inspiring young people to become the next generation of environmental leaders, explorers, and scientists. […]

  DIO completes major improvement project in the Falkland Islands Defence Infrastructure Organisation 21 May 2025     The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed the final phase of a major improvement programme at one of the most remote sites on the Defence estate. A new modular accommodation block at […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PUBLIC STATEMENT 16 May 2025   Budget Announcement Delayed   The Legislative Assembly wishes to inform the public that the announcement of the Falkland Islands Government Budget for the 2025/26 financial year, originally scheduled for 3 June 2025, has been postponed.   Following the Budget Select […]

  FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT   22 May 2025   Port Replacement Project Contracts Approval Given   At a meeting held this week, Executive Council approved in principle that the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) enter into contracts for the fabrication, delivery and installation of a new facility to replace […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT   22 May 2025   Economic Development Strategy consultation extended   The consultation for the Economic Development Strategy has been extended to accommodate additional public meetings, following the cancellation of several meetings on the West this week due to adverse weather. Those sessions are in […]

Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly notes progression of Chagos Sovereignty Exercise   The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly notes the UK Government’s recent announcement of the progression of the sovereignty exercise to make Mauritius sovereign over the Chagos Archipelago.   Deputy Chair, MLA Mark Pollard, said on the announcement: “The Falkland Islands […]

Reminder: Consultation begins on the use overseas driving licenses in the Falkland Islands   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is undertaking a consultation in relation to the use of overseas driving licences.  The purpose of the consultation is to help identify whether there are public safety concerns around the use […]

TEMPORARY MEDICATION SUPPLY CHALLENGES ADDRESSED The Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) is actively monitoring and facilitating a resolution to an ongoing situation regarding the supply of essential medications to the island. Authorities are working diligently with partner agencies to ensure the timely arrival of vital medical supplies for the […]

SHG FINANCES-LEVEL OF GENERAL RESERVE IMPACTED BY BUDGET PRESSURES AND LITIGATION AWARDS  St Helena Government’s (SHG) Consolidated Fund (in other words the principal monies the Government has available to spend) is made up of eight reserves, one of which is the General Reserve (GR). Unless otherwise required by law all revenue […]