AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAviation & FIGAS: Britten-Norman’s first fully UK-built Islander (BN2B-26) for the Falkland Islands Government Air Service has started ground testing at Bembridge, with first flight targeted for September and delivery after flight testing and customer prep. Local Economy & Trade: The Falkland Islands Development Corporation is backing a new regular commercial maritime link between the Falklands and Chile (Punta Arenas), pushed by Easter Island Naviera, alongside plans for a late-September Expo promoting Islands and Chilean products. Fisheries: The Falklands Fisheries Department has closed the second Loligo squid season just three days after reopening it, citing low biomass from catch data and exploratory fishing, with mitigation work already planned for 2027. Oil & Investment: Borders & Southern Petroleum says investor interest is sharpening as it advances talks on a farm-out linked to its Darwin discovery, while Rockhopper is raising funds and Navitas is moving to secure a second Sea Lion FPSO to accelerate development. Environment & Science: NASA detected a massive phytoplankton bloom near the Falklands, visible from space as swirling colour patterns, highlighting rich marine productivity. Sports (Argentina): FIFA has approved Argentina’s request to let World Cup final bans be served in Class A friendlies, potentially speeding up returns for Leandro Paredes and others.
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