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 […]
Beef Suppliers Show Up for Walker Creek Demonstrations
Braving cold weather conditions, beef suppliers from around the Falkland Islands attended several outdoor sessions from Falklands Landholdings Corporation. 23 July 2026 – Practical demonstrations, insights from the Falkland Islands Government Department of Agriculture (FIG DOA), and producer conversations were on display at Walker Creek recently after the Beef Suppliers Working Group (BSWG) hosted a […]
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 […]
From Idea to Island Brand: The Story Behind Birds of Winter
What started as an emergency screen-printing job has grown into a distinctive Falkland Islands clothing brand with a strong local identity. In the summer of 2023, Jamie Peck launched Birds of Winter, a clothing brand born from a simple question: what would I actually want to wear if I were visiting the Falklands, or living […]
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 […]
FIDC Board March Meeting at Goose Green
On Wednesday the 18th of March 2026, FIDC will host a board meeting at the Goose Green Social Club, starting at 10am. Following the board meeting, FIDC invites all members of the rural community and those in attendance for a presentation and discussion on progress and projects of the FIDC Corporate Plan (2024 – 2029). […]
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 […]
