AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoImmigration & Oil Workforce: MLAs backed a one-year pause on new Permanent Residence Permits while the Falklands reviews the scheme, saying it matters as oil development at Sea Lion is expected to drive a big inflow of skilled workers; the pause starts from July/August but won’t affect applications already in process. Fisheries Management: The Loligo squid season has been suspended for about two weeks after low biomass was recorded in the Loligo Box; targeted trawling will continue during the break to map squid distribution and guide next steps. Salmon Farming Debate: A public consultation on open pen salmon farming is underway, with some residents and groups criticising the process and calling for a binding referendum, while MLAs say a referendum isn’t the right route. Aviation Infrastructure: Work on a new hangar for FIGAS aircraft is nearing completion, aimed at fixing long-running storage and door issues caused by leaks. South Atlantic Presence: UK forces carried out live-firing and readiness drills near the Falklands Conservation Zone, reinforcing a visible deterrent posture. Maritime Security Lessons: A report argues China should plan to mobilise civilian cargo ships for wartime use, citing Britain’s 1982 Falklands experience.
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