Stanley Could Benefit from Marina Development
Civil engineering firm Arch Henderson sees a business case for a marina in the Falkland Islands, publishes summary report on findings. A marina at Stanley has a credible strategic rationale and should progress to the next stage of development, was the conclusion of U.K.-based maritime civil, structural, architectural, and environmental engineering services company Arch Henderson […]
Harrison Moody Training Courses 2026
FIDC and Harrison Moody will be hosting an array of training courses from the 7th of October to the 15th of October 2026. Proposed courses are, Project Management, Leadership & Management, HR & People Management, Media Skills, Starting A Business, Presentation Skills, and Business Finance. If you are interested in attending any of the courses, […]
Local Company Looks to Bolster Satellite Infrastructure in Falkland Islands
Image: Artists impression of JETstre&M SADG development. Proposal to see phased development of satellite antenna network across FIDC-owned land at Beckside Farm Newly registered local company JETstreaM is looking to build ground stations and provide commercial relay services, and is now seeking approval from relevant government departments after recently visiting the Falkland Islands to speak […]
FIDC Launches AI Trial with Thoughts on Islands Uptake
The new pilot project from FIDC will implement artificial intelligence within the Corporation and lay out business case for Falkland Islands business community. The Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) is undertaking an artificial intelligence (AI) trial project with support from Adapto South Atlantic to explore how AI can support local organisations, improve productivity, and add […]
International Interest Grows for Potential Marina in Stanley
With publication in Marina World Magazine, spotlight now turns to pending delivery of feasibility study on a marina for the Falkland Islands. A marina feasibility study project and the potential development in Stanley Harbour from the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) received a five-page article in the latest edition of international business publication Marina World […]
Chile Shipping Link Prospects Grow for Falkland Islands
FIDC facilitated visit from Valparaiso-based Easter Island Naviera group spotlights growing demand for shipping links The prospect of a second shipping link between the Falkland Islands and Chile continues to grow after a recent visit to the Falkland Islands from maritime transport company Easter Island Naviera, which saw the company take more than a dozen […]
Desalination Trial Project to Go Ahead at Goose Green
Funded by U.K. Falkland Islands Trust, the FIDC project aims to demonstrate production of water in rural areas of Falkland Islands. Having successfully secured funding, FIDC recently commenced a project to deliver a feasibility trial of a solar powered desalination plant to supply drinking water to Goose Green Farm in East Falkland. The project will […]
International Speakers Stress Need for Plan at FIDC Economic Development Forum 2026
Message from all three speakers is that with hydrocarbons on the horizon, Falkland Islands should have roadmap in place to implement over coming two years. If oil is to come online in two years’ time, the Falkland Islands must be preparing now, and should have a clear strategy in place with its top priorities. That […]
Arch Henderson Visits Falkland Islands as Part of Marina Feasibility Report
U.K.-based maritime civil, structural, architectural, and environmental engineering services company Arch Henderson (a company of Haskoning), recently visited the Falkland Islands to speak with stakeholders and wider community engagement as part of its contractual work with the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) to conduct and provide the feasibility report for a marina in Stanley Harbour. […]
2025 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 […]
