AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFalklands Fisheries: The Falkland Islands have closed the second Loligo squid season just three days after reopening it, citing low biomass found in catch data and two days of exploratory fishing, with officials already looking at what can be trialled ahead of 2027. Aviation & FIGAS: Britten-Norman has started ground testing the first fully UK-built Islander since production returned to Bembridge, with first flight targeted for September and delivery to the Falkland Islands Government Air Service after flight testing and customer prep. Oil & Gas: Rockhopper is pushing ahead with Sea Lion plans, seeking about $200m via a share placing and open offer, while also reporting an updated valuation boost tied to accelerated development work. Energy infrastructure: Navitas has bought the long-unloved OSX-1 floating production vessel for about $125m to use in the next phase of the Sea Lion project in the Falklands. Space data: A Falklands-registered company is proposing a new satellite data centre near Pony’s Pass Quarry to receive encrypted satellite data and route it to customers worldwide. Community & honours: Government House has announced this year’s King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour recipients for voluntary work and service in the islands.
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