AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFalklands Fisheries: The Falkland Islands Fisheries Department has paused Loligo squid fishing in the Loligo Box for about two weeks after low biomass, with targeted trawls carried out to map stock distribution and further updates promised. Immigration Policy: Executive Council has approved a 12-month suspension of all Permanent Residence Permit applications while the Falklands Government reviews immigration policy, following concerns raised during last year’s General Election campaign. Sovereignty & Security: A British warship carried out a deterrence-focused patrol near the Falklands under Operation Southern Vigilance, with mounted machine-gun drills and a man-overboard exercise alongside RAF aircraft. Salmon Farming Row: A 12-week public consultation has opened on whether to allow large-scale salmon farming, running until October 30, with views sought on economic and environmental impacts. Community Campaign: “Abbysaysno” has stepped up its anti-salmon-farming campaign in Stanley with posters, flags and events ahead of the consultation. Royal Navy Heritage: Campaigners are racing to raise £2m to save HMS Ambuscade, a Falklands War-era frigate, from being destroyed after Pakistan ordered it to leave Karachi by September. Local Comms: A commemoration event for the 45th anniversary of the Falklands War was cancelled, with organisers citing new crowd-control obligations under Martyn’s Law.
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