FIDC Represents Falkland Islands at Global Islands Forum
Businesses in the Falkland Islands and their adoption of renewable technologies were at the heart of conversation during a panel discussion featuring Zachary Franklin, Managing Director of the Falkland Islands Development Corporation, in Prince Edward Island, Canada, in May 2024. Speaking at the Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2024 by island network group Island Innovation, Franklin […]
Strategic Projects Manager completes Leadership Development Programme
Huge congratulations to our Strategic Projects Manager, Stacy Bragger, on successfully completing the one week Manchester Leadership Development Programme at the University of Manchester. He will undertake further study over the next year to gain an ILM 7 qualification. Stacy says: “I’d like to thank FIDC and the Community Development Scheme (CDS) for their support […]
FIDC West Trip and 40th Anniversary Reception
FIDC spent time on West Falklands in March, from Port Stephens to Hill Cove, beginning the trip with a 40th Anniversary Event at Fox Bay. Thank you to the all of the people who took the time to chat, Fox Bay Social Club for hosting the 40th event, Charlotte Healey for the delicious catering and […]
FIDC Annual Report 2022/23 Launched
A digital copy of the 2022/23 FIDC Annual Report is now available to be downloaded here. If you would like to be added to the mailing list when the physical copies arrive, please e-mail communications@fidc.co.fk
FIDC Client Statistics 1st July – 31st December 2023
A total of 115 client enquiries were received by the Business Development Team between July and December 2023. An encouraging 67% of these enquiries related to the Green Business Programme. Green Business Programme Funding Accessed (including combination funding): 1 x Personal Green Loan 6 x Rural Energy Additional Generation Grant 6 x Thermal Efficiency (Domestic) […]
2023 FIDC Business Climate Survey Launched
FIDC is pleased to release its latest edition of the Business Climate Survey, a biennial survey conducted with its business association partners, Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce, Falkland Islands Tourism Association, and Rural Business Association. The survey remains a vital way to assess the confidence of the business community in the economy, to identify the […]
FIDC Portfolio Participation Programme Launch
FIDC is pleased to launch its new Portfolio Participation Program (PPP) to both individuals and businesses in the Falkland Islands. Under PPP, FIDC is opening up a portion of its interest payments from its loan portfolio to be purchased by up to 250 subscribers at a minimum £2,000 per subscription. Subscribing to PPP entitles subscribers […]
Human Resources and People Management with Harrison-Moody Training
A course focused on Human Resources and People Management skills organised by FIDC was delivered recently. The two-day course was held virtually at the Chamber of Commerce and was led by tutor Sophie Harrison-Moody of Harrison-Moody Training. The course programme comprised four modules; each with a mix of tutor-led input, combined with facilitated interactive discussions […]
Leadership & Management Development with Harrison-Moody Training
Nigel Moody from Harrison-Moody Training travelled to the Islands to deliver a five-day Leadership and Management Development course, hosted by FIDC, to provide attendees with a better understanding of what constitutes effective leadership and management. The programme comprised a mix of tutor-led input, providing essential background information and context, combined with facilitated interactive discussions, group […]
40th Anniversary of FIDC
On the 31st of May 1983, after the recommendations of Lord Shackleton’s 1982 Economic Study, FIDC was born to be the agency to encourage and assist the economic development of the Islands through Agriculture, Tourism, Fishing and Industry. The Corporation was constituted when the FIDC Ordinance 1983 came into effect on the 14th of June […]
