Falklands’ public meeting Monday 8th June on the 2026/27 annual budget, with Secretary Clunie attending
Key takeaways
- The Falkland Islands Government will be holding a public meeting on Monday 8th June 2026 from 5-6pm in the Court & Assembly Chamber where the Financial Secretary, Pat Clunie will present the 2026-27 annual budget.
- The total appropriation for 2026/27 is 216.3 million, comprising 106.4 million in departmental operating expenditure, 11.8 million in Islands Plan investments, 98.2 million transferred to the Capital Equalization Fund.
- Personal tax rates remain unchanged, while most Government fees and charges will rise by 2.7%, in line with inflation.
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The Falkland Islands Government will be holding a public meeting on Monday 8th June 2026 from 5-6pm in the Court & Assembly Chamber where the Financial Secretary, Pat Clunie will present the 2026-27 annual budget.
The budget, approved by the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, June 3, has been described by Government as a prudent and strategic package designed to support the community while maintaining financial stability against a backdrop of reduced corporation tax receipts and long-term loan repayments.
The total appropriation for 2026/27 is 216.3 million, comprising 106.4 million in departmental operating expenditure, 11.8 million in Islands Plan investments, 98.2 million transferred to the Capital Equalization Fund. The anticipated FIG operating surplus for 2026/27 is 0.2 million.