AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFalklands Salmon Farming: The Falkland Islands Government has opened a 12-week public consultation on whether to introduce open-pen salmon farming, with the survey running until Oct 30 and responses set to be presented to the Legislative Assembly. Local Voices: Some residents are calling for a referendum over the proposal, as a Danish company’s plan targets large-scale production starting construction in 2027 and first harvest in 2031. Fishing Pause: In the meantime, the Fisheries Department has paused Loligo squid fishing in the Loligo Box for about two weeks after low biomass, using targeted trawls to map stock distribution. Immigration Policy: Executive Council has suspended all Permanent Residence Permit applications for 12 months while it reviews immigration policy after concerns raised during last year’s election campaign. South Atlantic Patrol: British Forces South Atlantic Islands says HMS Medway carried out live-firing and readiness drills near the Falklands Conservation Zone, aimed at deterring potential adversaries. Military Training: A live-fire exercise involving RAF Typhoons, the Falkland Islands Defence Force and The Rifles ran in late June/early July, including mortar, sniper and machine-gun drills. Heritage Race: Campaigners trying to bring HMS Ambuscade back to Scotland face a deadline after Pakistan ordered the ship to leave Karachi by end of September unless £2m is raised.
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