AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCommunity Fundraising: A Town Hall silent auction raised over £7,000 to send Falkland Islands Community School students to the UK, with local businesses and artists donating lots and students providing live music. Commonwealth Games: Flag and baton bearers for next month’s Games are announced: Daphne Arthur-Almond and Oliver Thompson, with six Falklands indoor bowls players set to compete in singles and pairs in Glasgow (July 23–Aug 2). Health Support in the South Atlantic: Falklands medics landed on Tristan da Cunha to help the island respond to a suspected hantavirus risk, after a request linked to the MV Hondius outbreak. Oil & Offshore Plans: Navitas Petroleum is considering a second FPSO for the Sea Lion project, targeting first oil in the first half of 2028 and expanding capacity beyond the initial Aoka Mizu phase. Local Environment Skills: FIDC business development officer Clare Guest has completed an Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management (QLS Level 5), aligning with the Falklands Energy Strategy and FIDC’s Green Business Programme. Sports & Heritage: The Falklands’ Liberation Day self-determination debate remains in focus as UN decolonisation discussions continue, with a fresh push for the UN to visit the Islands.
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