Punta Arenas Business Showroom Begins New Chapter of Trade with Falkland Islands
A delegation of 42 representatives from the Falkland Islands joined counterparts in Punta Arenas for two days of targeted meetings aimed at rebuilding commercial links and supporting a proposed direct shipping service. More than 800 business meetings took place over two days, as approximately 150 participants from both the Falkland Islands and Chile recently descended […]
Punta Arenas Business Showroom
Falklands Business Group Convenes in Punta Arenas Amid New Shipping Link The Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) is set to lead the largest business delegation from the Falkland Islands to Punta Arenas, Chile, to support and finalise a potential new shipping link connecting the two regions. The two-day Business Showroom event in Punta Arenas, Chile, […]
Clients Across Falkland Islands See Gains from Accessing FIDC Green Business Programme
After three (3) years of implementation, approximately 40 percent (%) of the Falkland Islands working-age population has accessed Green financing via FIDC. After three (3) years running its Green Business Programme, FIDC injected a total of £892,000 in financing through its fit-for-purpose suite of environmentally focused loans and grants directly into the Falkland Islands economy, […]
FIDC Riding High at Farmers Week 2026
A review of FIDC’s Corporate Plan (2024 – 2029) alongside a workshop with attendees, as well an active presence throughout the week spotlighted FIDC’s continued support of economic development within the farming community at the Rural Business Association (RBA) 2026 Farmers Week. The presentation of the FIDC Corporate Plan (2024 – 2029), delivered by FIDC […]
FIDC Annual Report 2024/25 Published
FIDC are pleased to present the 2024/25 FIDC Annual Report, which looks back on the past financial year and highlights key achievements, strategic priorities, and ongoing work to support the corporation’s mission: to promote sustainable economic development in the Falkland Islands by supporting business growth, innovation, and investment. The 2024/25 report shares the tangible impact […]
Falkland Islands Delegation Showcases Antarctic Collaboration at IAATO Inaugural Marketplace
Members from the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) team led a coalition of Falkland Islands businesses for the inaugural Marketplace Expo during the International Association for Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) Annual meeting, which was held in late April, in Annapolis, Maryland, USA. This year’s meeting marked an exciting milestone with the introduction of the first […]
FIDC attends Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2026
In April Island Innovation launched the Global Sustainable Islands Summit (GSIS) 2026 in Gran Canaria. Inviting companies and individuals from around the world for one collective goal; “Promoting sustainability within the world’s islands and countries”. It brought together passionate individuals sharing their experiences and innovations, demonstrating the sustainability efforts and initiatives in their jurisdictions. Falkland […]
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 […]
