AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFalklands Day: The Legislative Assembly marked 14 August with the Falkland Islands flag and the Union flag raised side by side on Victory Green, recalling navigator John Davis’s 1592 sighting of the islands and the “Desire the Right” motto. Salmon farming row: A new 12-week public consultation on large-scale salmon farming opens (closing 30 October), as residents and campaigners weigh in on plans that could reshape the islands’ economy and environment. Fishing management: The Fisheries Department paused Loligo squid fishing in the Loligo Box for about two weeks after low squid biomass, with targeted trawls planned to refine stock distribution. Local infrastructure: FIGAS’s ageing aircraft hangar redevelopment is nearing completion, aimed at fixing leaks and door problems to improve storage and maintenance. Defence and deterrence: Live-fire training involving RAF Typhoons, the Falkland Islands Defence Force and the Rifles took place around the islands, while HMS Medway conducted gunnery and readiness drills near the Falklands Conservation Zone. Community and services: Executive Council approved a 12-month suspension of all Permanent Residence Permit applications while immigration policy is reviewed.
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