CEO of SCB Falklands Talks Banking Services and Finance FAQs
Properly understanding banking and finance can be difficult, so I spoke to the CEO of Standard Chartered Bank in the Falklands on what services the bank provides, some less known than others.
Falkland Islander to Captain New Australian Icebreaker Vessel
It was announced that a local mariner is to be the captain of one of the teams of Australia’s new Icbreaker ship, the RSV Nuyina.
The State of Vaccinations in the Falkland Islands
With the rise of the anti-vax fringe group around the world I spoke to the head pharmacist in the Falklands to hear about where the movement came from and the facts of the matter.
An Insight into The Falkland Islands Holdings Group
An analysis into the operations of The Falkland Islands Holdings Group, the conglomerate who have a significant impact on the lives of the people of the community, and the economy of the islands.
Rockhopper Exploration Funding Update
Oil and gas exploration company with interests in the North Falklands Basin mark a milestone in the Sea Lion project development in July 2019 following the submission of a preliminary information memorandum.
Queens Birthday Celebrations, 2019
A summary of events for the Queens Birthday in the Falkland Islands and around the world in 2019.
The Story of A Falklands Chinook
A look into the history, and current state, of a chinook that was involved in a non-fatal crash in the Falklands in the 80s.
Falkland Islands Officer Attends World Police & Fire Games
An officer on contract in the Falklands returns to the World Police & Fire Games for the first time representing the Falkland Islands - the first time that the Falklands have been represented.
Former President of Peru Found Dead Following Corruption Scandal
Former President of Peru, Alan Garcia, died in 2019 having taken his own life impending an arrest following the Odebrecht and Operation Car Wash corruption investigations.
Sei Whales Studied by Stanford University Scientist
A Scientist comes to the Falkland Islands from Stanford University to collaborate on a study with Falklands Conservation in regards to the Sei Whales, whose population is returning around the world.
Falklands’ Government and Military Plan Housing Project
Falkland Islands Government announces that it will be undertaking a joint project with the British Forces of the South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) to build upwards of 50 houses to catch up with the increasing housing demand.
Data Retrieved from Vessel Lost North of Falkland Islands
Early in 2017 a cargo vessel sunk in the Atlantic north of the Falklands, following this a search went underway to find the ship and retrieve it’s voyage data recorder.
Whales Beached on the Falklands
Late in 2018 there was a stranding of whales near one of the settlements outside of Stanley. The Government Fisheries department sent a number of their scientists to study the bodies, I spoke to them on their return.
Falklands Rural Development Strategy
The Falkland Islands Development Corporation runs a Rural Development Strategy to promote the healthy growth of the economy of the areas outside of the capital.
British Natural History Museum Team Study Falklands Kelp
In 2018 a number of Phycologists visited the islands to study the kelp forests that surround the Falklands.
Airport Upgrade Feasibility Study
A feature on a feasibility study conducted surrounding potential upgrades to the Stanley Airport in the Falklands.