AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWater Security: A solar-powered desalination unit is set to be installed at Goose Green to turn seawater into drinking water for Camp settlements, funded by the UK Falkland Islands Trust and led by FIGDC. Immigration Rules: The Falkland Islands Government has approved a new immigration health policy that spells out which medical conditions, treatments and medication costs can lead to work or residency permit refusals, aiming to make “substantial charge on public funds” decisions clearer. Aviation Milestone: Britten-Norman says the first fully UK-reshored BN2 Islander for FIGAS has reached 75% completion at Bembridge, with final assembly due in the coming weeks and a second airframe nearing 25%. Public Health Support: HMS Medway has returned after a 5,000-mile round trip to Tristan da Cunha to deliver aid and bring home personnel after a suspected hantavirus case. Local Appointments: FIG has appointed Steve Dent as Director of Development & Commercial Services, promoting him from Deputy Director of DCS. Community & Pride: Government House hosted the Falklands’ inaugural Pride Month reception, with wider local support across the week.
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