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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FerMarsh provide locally grown produce to the Falkland Islands
Ellie Ferriby and Harley Marshall are two hard-working growers who have transformed their strong work ethic and passion into a successful growing business known as FerMarsh established in 2024. FerMarsh grows and supplies fresh vegetables to the Falkland’s community, helping to meet the increasing demand for locally produced fresh produce. Ellie and Harley recognised the […]
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 […]
Year 5 Students Cook Up a Business Storm with Enterprise Programme
In March 2025, students of Year 5 had the exciting opportunity to take part in an Enterprise Programme, created and delivered by the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) and FIG Careers Department, with generous sponsorship from the Falkland Islands Company (FIC) providing a cooking demonstration, all the ingredients for the baking, space to sell and […]
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 […]
