25 Aug 2026

Photo by Rod Long   The Falkland Islands’ Planning and Building Committee has approved two developments tied to the sectors underpinning the territory’s economy: fishing and offshore hydrocarbons, MercoPress reports. A local construction company was granted permission to build 160 modular housing units in a two-storey complex with capacity for 320 beds, intended to house personnel […]

11 Aug 2026

Photo by Paul Carroll   Plans to establish large-scale salmon farming in the Falkland Islands have divided the archipelago’s 3,500-strong population, with opponents now calling for a referendum after losing confidence in a government consultation they say is skewed towards the industry. What’s being proposed Unity Marine, a joint venture between local fishing company Fortuna […]