AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSalmon Farming Referendum Push: A public consultation on open pen salmon farming in the Falklands is underway, with residents saying the survey feels complicated and industry-leaning; Salmon Free Falklands is calling for a binding referendum, while MLAs say a referendum isn’t the right next step. FIGAS Hangar Upgrade: The Falkland Islands Government Air Service aircraft hangar redevelopment is nearing completion after years of leaks and door problems, with the new facility set to improve storage and maintenance for the FIGAS fleet. Falklands Defence Presence: RAF Typhoons and infantry took part in live-fire training on the islands, including live firing and a section attack with aircraft providing air cover. Loligo Fishing Pause: The Fisheries Department has paused Loligo Box fishing for about two weeks as a precaution due to low squid biomass, with targeted trawls planned to refine stock distribution. Immigration Policy Review: Executive Council has suspended all permanent residency permit applications for 12 months while the government reviews immigration policy. South Atlantic Patrol: HMS Medway carried out Operation Southern Vigilance near the Falklands Conservation Zone, including gunnery and readiness drills, as part of ongoing deterrence and patrol work.
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