Year 10 Work Experience Week
Written by Sarah Declaro Introduction Sarah Declaro is a 15-year-old student at FICS who chose to complete her work experience at the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) to gain a deeper understanding of how marketing functions within the business environment. Her interest in creative subjects, particularly art, music and writing motivated her to seek a […]
Falkland Islands Succeeds with International Tri-Nations Shearing Test
In partnership with Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC), Falkland Shears Committee successfully hosted the first ever Tri-Nations International Shearing and Wool Handling Test competition in Stanley on Friday, 14 November, which saw the national teams from the Falkland Islands, Wales, and Chile compete in “round robin” style matchups between each nation. In a thrilling display […]
Harrison-Moody Training 2025
Harrison-Moody Training & Development returned to the Falkland Islands from 8th to 15th October 2025, delivering another successful series of professional development programmes designed to help individuals and businesses strengthen the skills that make a real difference. Building on their highly successful visit in October 2024, which saw 39 participants take part and provide overwhelmingly […]
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 […]
Falklands Delegation Set for Business Visit to Chile
The Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) is pleased to announce the upcoming business delegation visit to Chile, taking place from 30th August to 6th September 2025. This reciprocal visit follows the successful El Líbero Delegation trip to the Falkland Islands in November 2024, and aims to build on the momentum of that engagement by exploring […]
New Pet Supply Store Opens at Hillside Business Park
On Falklands Day 2025, local entrepreneur Pauline Sackett celebrated the launch of her newest venture, ‘Mucky Paws: Pet Supplies’, located at Cabin A10, Hillside Business Park. This exciting new store is dedicated to meeting the needs of pet owners across the Falklands, offering a wide range of products including pet food, toys, treats, accessories, and […]
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 […]
