AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFalklands dispute diplomacy: Mercosur has backed Argentina’s “legitimate rights” over the Falklands and tasked Uruguay with a fresh push at the UN to restart bilateral talks, while Islanders’ UN appeal for self-determination remains the other side of the standoff. Local services review: An initial review into the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) is complete after external reviewers spent two weeks meeting islanders, with early findings saying FIGAS is something the Islands should be proud of. Royal Navy and Falklands legacy: Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of scrapping more warships than Britain lost in the Falklands War, as critics argue the Navy is in its worst state for centuries. Aviation support for the Islands: East Midlands Airport will host RAF A330 Voyager aircraft during maintenance at RAF Brize Norton, with only a minimal traffic increase expected and a small number of flights including defence passengers and freight between the Falkland Islands, Cyprus and East Midlands each week. Community and remembrance: Weymouth primary pupils honoured Falklands veterans with banners and took part in the Armed Forces Day Parade, while Sea Sunday chaplain visits the Lighthouse Seafarers Mission in Stanley. Sport and culture: The Falklands’ “Air Taxi Service” is praised, and Falklands-linked World Cup coverage continues to draw attention to Argentina’s fan culture and rivalries.
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