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 […]
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 […]
