AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLiberation Day Commemorations: Falkland Islands Liberation Day marked the 44th anniversary of the end of the 1982 conflict, with the flag flying above No 6 Convent Place in Stanley and a Liberation Day parade and service at the Falklands Memorial, including wreath-laying and tributes to those who died. UK Remembrance Event: Across the Atlantic, the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum in Doncaster held a Liberation Day commemoration with Falklands veterans and islanders, featuring a live link to events in Stanley. MoD South Atlantic Contract: The UK Ministry of Defence has begun market engagement for a facilities management contract worth about £500m over ten years, covering British bases in the Falklands and on Ascension Island. Aviation Update: Britten-Norman says the first new BN2 Islander built through its reshored UK programme is 75% complete at Bembridge, destined for FIGAS. Water Security: A solar-powered seawater desalination unit is set to arrive at Goose Green to help convert seawater into drinking water amid changing rainfall. Housing Scheme: Executive Council approved an Accelerated Housing Development Scheme creating 60 plots at Murray Heights, with 30 modular units planned within 12 months. Immigration Health Policy: A new immigration health policy clarifies when serious medical conditions and medication costs may lead to work or residency permit refusals. Connectivity Costs: Starlink announced price increases for Falklands internet packages from 18 June, with standard rising to £80/month and roaming to £95/month.
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