AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBrexit and Falklands trade: New analysis marks 10 years since the UK voted to leave the EU, arguing Brexit has made the UK poorer and hit Falkland Islands exports to the EU with tariffs and quotas. Local Government: The Falkland Islands Government is asking for input on modern anti-discrimination legislation, starting with race protections, via questionnaires for employers and community groups. Infrastructure update: Work on the new port causeway has been followed by a concluded investigation into an alignment issue, with officials saying it’s not as bad as first feared. Social media policy: The UK plans an under-16s social media access ban from Spring 2027, but Falklands officials say there are no plans to follow suit. Defence and community: British Forces South Atlantic Islands (5 RIFLES) will carry out late-June activity around Stanley, including helicopter and troop movements, and Liberation Day commemorations continue to be marked across the islands and with UK events. Oceans: Falklands marked World Oceans Day with a public event at FIDF Hall featuring local marine life. Connectivity costs: Starlink has increased prices in the Falklands from 18 June, with standard packages rising to £80/month.
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