The FIG will fly flags at half-mast outside of its buildings, until after the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.
The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) will observe a period of mourning in respect to the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, FIG announced on Friday.
“Following the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the Falkland Islands Government will observe a period of national mourning in respect of his passing,” a Public Service Announcement said.
On Saturday, there will be a 21-gun salute staged at noon on Victory Green, accompanied by a short and understated parade by the Falkland Islands Defence Force and uniformed youth organisations starting at 11:45 am. Ross Road will be closed from approximately 11:30 am until after the parade.
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Full article Gilbert House, seat of the Falklands elected government
The public works program in the Falkland Islands is in full swing, and this includes not only the new port or housing projects but also improvements in Gilbert House.
This has had elected lawmakers, MLAs, move to the Falkland Islands Defense Force, FIDF, Classroom while works are being undertaken at the seat of the elected autonomous government of the Falklands.
We’re grateful to have the temporary office space until March when works finish. It also meant I can watch the vaccination program in full swing, commented MLA Teslyn Barkman.
Full article In the first week of KEMH’s vaccination program, 1,515 people received the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine
The Falkland Islands hospital, KEMH, is inviting people aged between 45 and 49 to receive their Covid-19 vaccination this Tuesday, 16 February at the Falkland Islands Defence Force, FIDF, Hall in Stanley, between 09:00 am and 12:00 pm.
This follows on the successful first week of KEMH’s vaccination program, during which time 1,515 people received the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, which was received in the Islands on February first. (Falklands population is estimated at 3,300).
KEMH also points out that you do not need a letter to attend the session, you just need to complete a consent form on arrival.