AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnvironment & Oceans: FIG and partners marked World Environment Day (June 5) and World Oceans Day (June 8) with a family event at the FIDF Hall on Sunday 7 June, focused on local conservation and the Falklands’ ocean-dependent economy. Aviation & Jobs: Britten-Norman says the first reshored Islander build at Bembridge has hit 75% completion, with final assembly due in coming weeks and delivery to FIGAS later this year; a second airframe is nearing 25% and more parts are already in production. Government Appointments: FIG has appointed Steve Dent as Director of Development & Commercial Services, promoting him from Deputy Director of DCS. Remote Health Response: HMS Medway returned after a major Tristan da Cunha mission, delivering aid and medical support during a suspected hantavirus case, including airdrop support when conditions limited transfers. Falklands Remembrance: A memorial service is set for 12 June for Sgt Ian McKay, killed in 1982, with a service at a memorial garden in Hoyland. Sovereignty Tensions: UK–US–Mauritius Chagos talk continues, with reports of US interest in buying the islands drawing fresh political pushback.
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