AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSalmon-farming consultation: The Falkland Islands Government has confirmed a two-week public engagement programme starting 27 July 2026, with meetings in Stanley and Goose Green plus drop-in sessions. Consultation documents will be published 29 June, an online survey opens 6 August (running 12 weeks to 30 October), and paper copies will be available on request. Illex squid season update: The Illex fishing season has closed, with catches down on the ten-year average amid higher fuel costs; Fisheries and FIFCA say the low catch is not an immediate cause for concern, though 2026 figures are estimated around 30% below the ten-year average. Self-determination push: Falkland Islanders are urging Canada to publicly back their right to self-determination at an Americas assembly in Panama, as Argentina continues its claim over the Islands. Anti-discrimination legislation: Government is seeking input on modern anti-discrimination rules, with the first phase focusing on protections relating to race. Port causeway: A construction issue has been investigated by the Public Works Department and is said to be less serious than first feared. Local life: Falkland Islands students have begun boarding at Burford School, and Liberation Day activities in Stanley and around the capital are also in the week’s coverage.
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