AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSalmon Farming Referendum Push: 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 results set for Executive Council—prompting calls from residents for a referendum. Immigration Policy Pause: Executive Council has approved a 12-month suspension of all Permanent Residence Permit applications while it reviews immigration policy, after immigration featured heavily in last year’s General Election campaign. Fisheries Management: The Fisheries Department has paused Loligo squid fishing in the Loligo Box for about two weeks as a precaution due to low biomass, following targeted trawls to map stock distribution. Local Governance/Infrastructure: Work on a new hangar for FIGAS aircraft is nearing completion, replacing an ageing facility plagued by leaks and door problems. Security & Presence: British Forces South Atlantic Islands says HMS Medway carried out live-firing and readiness drills near the Falklands Conservation Zone, continuing deterrence amid Argentine objections. Military Training: A live-fire exercise on the Falklands brought together UK troops, the Falkland Islands Defence Force, and RAF Typhoon aircraft. Pensions Pressure: A Falklands War veteran in the UK is accusing a pension firm of blocking access to a £104k fund, while other UK service veterans face repayment demands after pension overpayments.
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