Falklands : Falklands Government Re-affirms Camp Commitment
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 02.04.2006 (Article Archived on 16.04.2006)
The Falkland Islands Government has committed itself to improving the Camp economy.
PRESS RELEASE
FIG Re-affirms Commitment to Camp
FIG looks set to give a boost to the economy of the Camp community as it develops its budget for next year.
Building on the commitment in the Islands Plan to maintain a well populated and sustainable community, FIG is currently giving careful consideration to a package of measures developed by councillors and officials during two recent workshops. Some are designed to provide a very quick boost whilst others will take longer to introduce but all are aimed at securing long term sustainability. Executive Council has approved a list of possible measures which, among other things, address transport, fuel and mortgages which, if approved as part of the budget, will benefit everyone living and working in Camp. The importance of continuing to implement the plan for agriculture developed by the Agriculture Department will be a central theme of assistance to farming businesses.
Cllr Ian Hansen commented:
“Camp is certainly not in meltdown but we have listened to the problems which are being experienced. Councillors and officials have come up with a package of assistance. It would be premature to be specific now but I’m confident that there will be something in it for everyone. That said, there will be no bags of cash left at farm gates. It’s no good just overcoming perceived problems now unless we’re able to improve the outlook for the future. We also have to examine our ability to provide financial assistance alongside other budget pressures but I’m optimistic that we’ll be able to announce a package of benefits as FIG’s budget for next year becomes clearer.”
Gilbert House
Stanley
30th March 2006
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