WHILE Members might find it hard to believe the staff at Penguin News are a warm and empathetic lot and we do understand that the Falkland Islands Government faces genuine challenges.
THE Falkland Islands Government has approved a new immigration health policy setting out for the first time the medical conditions, treatments and medications that may lead to a work or residency permit being refused.
CAMP residents in the Falkland Islands have expressed they are feeling more isolated by the reduced FIGAS operation, and with the East/West ferry Concordia Bay due to lay up for routine maintenance at the end of July, the ability to move around the islands will become further reduced.
A PROPOSED shift towards large-scale, high-tech glasshouse growing could mark a significant turning point for food security and food production in the Falkland Islands, according to Deputy Director of Development and Commercial Services, Steve Dent.
DIESEL prices increased by 23p per litre at the start of April in the Falkland Islands.
The approximately 36.5% increase makes the price at the pump 86p per litre for diesel, bringing it nearly in line with the price of kerosene which is unchanged at 88p. There were also no changes to the price of unleaded petrol or gas bottles.
The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly on Thursday morning noted the recommendations of the Public Accounts Committee in which they commented the BAM Nuttall port facility project did not deliver value for money to the Falklands Government or to the taxpayer.
