Arch Henderson Selected to Produce Marina Feasibility Report for the Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) has contracted U.K.-based maritime civil, structural, architectural, and environmental engineering services company Arch Henderson (a company of Haskoning), to conduct and provide the feasibility report for a marina in Stanley Harbour. Thomas Young, Associate Director, Arch Henderson says, “We are delighted to be appointed to produce the Feasibility Study looking […]
FIDC Marks Wool Warehouse Project Complete for 2025/2026 Season
With the signing of final documents between the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC), construction company Falkland Islands Company (FIC), and tenant Falkland Islands Wool Company (WoolCo), the Wool Warehouse was completed, and will now serve as the primary storage facility for all wool producers across the Falkland Islands prior to bales being exported to overseas […]
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 […]
Cambridge Management Consulting to launch Falkland IT (FIT) 1st June 2025
United Kingdom (U.K.) based consultancy firm Cambridge Management Consulting (Cambridge MC) will establish a new IT and professional services business in the Falkland Islands after securing support from the Falklands Islands Development Corporation (FIDC), the former having since established Falklands IT (FIT), which will begin offering a full suite of managed IT services and professional […]
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 […]
FIDC Announces Request for Proposal (RFP) for New Marina Feasibility Study
Stanley, Falkland Islands – Monday 7th April 2025 – The Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) has today issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to the global marine and coastal infrastructure market to select and appoint a preferred consultancy firm to undertake a comprehensive feasibility study for the development of a new marina in Stanley Harbour. […]
“The Building Blocks for Business” Workshop
“The Building Blocks for Business”, a free workshop designed to support both aspiring entrepreneurs and experienced business owners, was recently hosted by FIDC to provide practical tools, essential skills and knowledge. Thirty participants heard from Éadaoin O’Brien at the Harbourlights Cinema. Drawing on her wealth of academic knowledge and experience, Éadaoin introduced attendees to key […]
