Economic Development Forum 2026
The Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) invite the entire the community to attend the 2026 Economic Development Forum, presented by the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce. What happens when oil arrives? What industries get created when telecommunications improve? What conservation efforts must be in place? These are existential questions for the Falkland Islands, which sits […]
FIDC Board March Meeting at Goose Green
On Wednesday the 18th of March 2026, FIDC will host a board meeting at the Goose Green Social Club, starting at 10am. Following the board meeting, FIDC invites all members of the rural community and those in attendance for a presentation and discussion on progress and projects of the FIDC Corporate Plan (2024 – 2029). […]
QSA Publishes Inward Investment Report on Falkland Islands
Inward investment, also commonly referred to as Foreign and Direct Investment (FDI) has the potential to create new jobs, bring or transfer new technology, capabilities, and expertise to the Falkland Islands, increase human capital, and boost the connectivity to new global, according to U.K.-based consultancy firm Queenstown Strategic Advisors (QSA), which recently published a review […]
Falkland Islands Business Delegation Strengthens Ties with Chile
A business delegation from the Falkland Islands concluded a successful visit to Chile from Sunday 30th of August to Saturday 6th of September, as part of an ongoing effort to foster greater economic collaboration and explore sustainable development opportunities in the region. This mission followed the November 2024 visit of the El Líbero delegation to […]
Farmers Week 2025: Standing with the Falkland Islands Rural and Farming Community
Farmers Week 2025 was a vibrant and inspiring celebration of the Falkland Islands’ agricultural and rural sector, bringing together producers, businesses, and organisations that form the backbone of the local economy. The Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) was proud to be at the heart of the week’s activities, from participating in the Rural Business Association […]
FIDC Annual Report 2023/24 Published
We are proud to present the 2023/24 FIDC Annual Report, a comprehensive review of the past financial year’s accomplishments, strategic initiatives, and the continued delivery of our mission: to promote sustainable economic development in the Falkland Islands by supporting business growth, innovation, and investment. The 2023/24 report outlines the measurable impact of our programmes, the […]
Fox Bay Community Garden
In April 2024, FIDC contributed £500 to support the Fox Bay Community Garden. This funding enabled the purchase of essential tools and consumables for the polytunnel, helping to sustain and expand the gardening initiative. The Community Garden was developed in previously unused space, with the kind permission of the Falkland Islands Government, and led by […]
Kerry Dann new Vice-Chair of the Board
The FIDC Board are pleased to introduce Kerry Dann as the new Vice-Chair of the Board. After a career in policing in both Greater Manchester and Kent, achieving the rank of Detective Inspector, Kerry along with her husband and two boys, moved to the Falkland Islands in June 2024. Kerry and her family are settling […]
Chilean Delegation Visit to the Falkland Islands Spotlights Potential Gateway to Collaboration
The Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) was honoured to host a self-funded Chilean Delegation to the Falkland Islands from the 16 – 23 November 2024, a testament to the group’s enthusiasm for exploring and understanding the Falkland Islands. The visit provided a unique platform to establish meaningful connections, share insights, and explore promising avenues for […]
Survey Insights: Waste Management in Camp
As part of an ongoing effort to understand waste management practices in Camp, the Environment Department, supported by FIDC, conducted a comprehensive survey. This included gathering feedback from attendees at the Farmers Week Expo and responses from a questionnaire circulated to residents of Camp. The survey ran from the 30th June to the 16th September […]
