AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFisheries: The Falkland Islands Fisheries Department has closed the second Loligo squid season just three days after reopening, citing low biomass found in catch data and two days of exploratory fishing, with officials already looking at mitigation trials for 2027. Aviation & FIGAS: Britten-Norman has begun ground testing the first fully UK-built Islander since production reshored to Bembridge, targeting a September first flight and delivery to the Falkland Islands Government Air Service after flight testing. Oil & gas: Navitas Petroleum has exercised an option to buy the long-idled OSX-1 FPSO for about $125m to expand the Sea Lion project, potentially adding up to 125,000 barrels per day and accelerating later phases. Local honours: Government House named this year’s King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour recipients for voluntary service to the Falklands community. Education: Chevening Scholarship Falkland Islands is open for applications, with a 6 October 2026 deadline.
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