Welcome to the Falkland Islands Goverment London Office

Opened in 1983, the Falkland Islands Government Office (FIGO) aims to raise awareness of the Islands and represent the interests of the Falkland Islands Government and people, targeting government, members of Parliament, media and the general public in the UK.

It also provides a number of support services, which include assisting medical patients visiting the UK and MOD charter flight bookings. In addition, there are a number of trusts and associations operating in the UK to aid and assist the Falkland Islands. These include: Falkland Islands Association (FIA), UK Falkland Islands Trust (UKFIT), Falklands Conservation and Shackleton Scholarship Fund (SSF).

The Falkland Islands Government Office moved to its current location in 1989. There is a staff of seven.

The aims and objectives of the Falkland Islands Government Office are:

1) To implement Falkland Islands Government policy as directed.

2) To present the views and policies of the Falkland Islands Government to the UK Government, Members of Parliament, Media and the public.

3) Provide up-to-date information about the Islands for distribution in the UK.

4) To regularly liaise with UK based groups interested in the Islands.

5) To provide an efficient civilian passage booking service for the airbridge.

6) To make arrangements for, and provide support to, medical patients from the Islands.

7) To provide a ‘secretariat’ for visiting Legislative Assembly Members and officials, and to assist with programmes of visits as required.

8) To assist with immigration process and effect the necessary screening procedures.

9) To provide assistance to Falkland Islands businesses and help promote trade with the Islands.

10) To provide a tourism information facility.

UK contact: Falkland Islands Government Office, Falkland House, 14 Broadway, Westminster, London, SW1H 0BH Tel: +44 (0)207 222 2542 or email: [email protected]