• Welcome
• The Role
  • King Edward VII Memorial Hospital Structure
  • Job Description
  • Person Specification
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Health & Social Services Departmental Business Plan 2010/14
• Information Pack
• How to Apply
  • Indicative Timetable
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• About the Falklands
  • Essential Information
• Contact

Essential Information

Currency & Banking: The currency of the Falkland Islands is the Falkland Islands Pound (FKP) which has the same value as Sterling when used in the Falkland Islands. British pounds are legal tender throughout the islands and dollars are also accepted in some locations. The Falkland Islands Pound cannot be exchanged outside of the islands. There is only one bank in the Falklands, Standard Chartered. All government employees are required to open an account with this bank for payment of salaries.

Electricity: The electrical current is 220/240 volts, 50 Hz. Standard British appliance plugs will work in the Falklands and adaptors can be purchased locally if required.

Telecommunications: Cable & Wireless Plc provide telecommunication services in the Falkland Islands. Further information can be obtained from their website at www.cwfi.co.fk

Shopping: Stanley has two supermarkets and a number of smaller family stores. These are stocked with a fairly good selection of imported goods (canned, frozen and other packaged foods) and limited supplies of imported fruits and vegetables from South America. Fresh local produce is also available including milk, meats, and bakery goods.

Eating out: Stanley has two Restaurants and several cafes as well as seven public houses most of which serve food. Falkland menus feature locally grown produce such as organic lamb, beef and vegetables, and a wide range of seafood caught both inshore and offshore. Strong links with Chile mean that a range of excellent wines are available from South America.

Getting around: An unsurfaced road network exists throughout the two main islands linking most settlements. A recently introduced ferry service currently operates several times a week between the two main islands. Air connections also exist between these islands and the smaller outlying islands. These flights originating from Stanley are currently unscheduled and operate on a shuttle system.