AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFalklands Day: The Legislative Assembly marked 14 August with flags raised side by side on Victory Green, recalling John Davis’s 1592 sighting and the islands’ motto, “Desire the Right.” Salmon Farming Row: A public consultation on open-pen salmon farming is underway, with residents and groups criticising the process as confusing and industry-leaning, while MLAs say a referendum isn’t the right next step. Fishing Update: The Fisheries Department has paused Loligo squid fishing in the Loligo Box for about two weeks after low biomass, with targeted trawls planned to map stock distribution. Aviation Infrastructure: FIGAS’s ageing aircraft hangar upgrade is nearing completion, aiming to improve storage and maintenance after long-running door and leak problems. Defence Presence: HMS Medway carried out live-fire and readiness drills near the Falklands Conservation Zone, with Typhoon aircraft providing air cover during the exercise period. Mobile Data: Sure Falkland Islands has launched new mobile data plans, offering more data for the same monthly price.
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