Falkland Islands Government
COVID-19: Information and Guidance

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15 June 2022

Changes made to COVID-19 Support Schemes

Since April 2020 the Falkland Islands Government have had in place a number of support schemes to assist businesses impacted by COVID-19. Due to the lifting of restrictions on Wednesday 4 May 2022 FIG have reviewed these schemes and have created a number of temporary measures to assist businesses and individuals under certain circumstances. The end date for these schemes has been extended to align with the existing support schemes. This means applications will now be accepted for all COVID support schemes until 30 September 2022.

A summary of the temporary support available is below, however for more details on the schemes including the original scheme measures and how to apply please visit the website www.fig.gov.fk/covid-19 for more information or contact the Emergency Support Scheme Supervisor on 28470 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Job Retention Furlough Scheme

Until 30 September 2022, temporary measures for this scheme cover the following which are extended to cover employees who are unable to work:

  • Up to a total of 5 days of paid leave for individuals who produce a positive COVID test. Total payment for an individual is capped at 5 days leave paid at the employee’s basic salary. A photograph of the positive LFD including the unique serial number/QR code or PCR confirmation from KEMH must be submitted with the application form.   
  • Up to a total of £300 allowance for individuals caring for a dependant under the age of 16 years who is unable to attend nursery or school due to a positive COVID test. Allowance paid at a rate of £60 per day up to 5 days and can be claimed by employers for each employee taking leave to care for an eligible dependant. If the employee is eligible for paid leave, they would be expected to be paid at least their normal rate of pay for the leave taken. If the employee takes what would otherwise be unpaid leave, they should be paid at least £60 per day. A photograph of the positive LFD including the unique serial number/QR code or PCR confirmation from KEMH must be submitted with the application form.
  • Care for a dependant due to partial closure, full closure or reduced capacity of school/nursery has been included as a qualifying condition for furlough

Self-Employed Income Supplement Scheme – Includes casual workers and those on zero hours contracts in addition to those who are typically considered self-employed.

Until 30 September 2022, temporary measures for this scheme cover the following, which are extended to cover business who have started since April 2020:

  • Up to a total of 5 days of paid leave for individuals who produce a positive COVID test. Total payment for an individual is capped at 5 days leave paid at the employee’s average income. A photograph of the positive LFD including the unique code or QR code/PCR confirmation from KEMH must be submitted with the application form.    
  • Up to a total of £300 allowance for individuals caring for a dependant under the age of 16 years who is unable to attend nursery or school due to a positive COVID test. Allowance paid at a rate of £60 per day up to 5 days. A photograph of the positive LFD including the unique code or QR code/PCR confirmation from KEMH must be submitted with the application form.

Care for a dependant due to closure of school/nursery has been included as a qualifying condition for the Income Supplement Scheme