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The Falkland Islands Government
The Falkland Islands Government is far from just an administration. It provides a diversity of services to support our thriving community. From provision of power and fresh drinking water, to building roads or carrying out scientific fisheries research, the Falkland Islands Government fulfills a variety of roles that make it the largest employer in the Islands.
The Islands Plan 2014-2018 outlining the objectives of the current Legislative Assembly is available in English: The Islands Plan 2014-2018 and in Spanish: El Plan Para Las Islas 2014-2018
The civil service is headed up by the Chief Executive, and divided into a number of Directorates. The heads of these Directorates form the Corporate Management Team, and are supported by a number of specialist Heads of Service. The FIG Directorates are:
- Office of the Legislative Assembly
- Office of His Excellency the Governor
- Office of the Chief Executive
- Directorate of Emergency Services
- Directorate of Mineral Resources
- Directorate of Health and Education
- Directorate of Legal and Regulatory Services
- Directorate of Public Works
- The Treasury
- Directorate of Central Services
- Directorate of Natural Resources
- Policy Unit
These directorates contain numerous further elements, functions and responsibilities which include:
- Health and Social Services
- Education
- Police and Prison
- Housing
- Public Works
- Treasury
- Agriculture & Minerals
- Attorney General
- Fisheries
- Secretariat
- Planning
- Courts
- Customs & Immigration
- Post Office
- Mortgage Finance
- Broadcasting Station
- Civil Aviation
- Govt. Air Service
- Coastal Shipping
- Electricity
- Water
- Quarry
- Vehicle Licensing
- Defence Force
- Statutory Corporations
A dedicated website for the Falkland Islands Government is currently under development.
To speak to a Falkland Islands Government representative in London, please call:
+44 (0)20 7222 2542
To speak to a Falkland Islands Government representative in Stanley, please call:
+500 27451
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