AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFalklands diplomacy at the UN: Two Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly members, Dorothy “Dot” Gould and Michael Goss, spoke to the UN Special Committee on Decolonisation (C24) on 25 June, pressing the case for self-determination and urging the committee to send a visiting mission to the Islands. Sovereignty pressure in international forums: The UN committee also renewed its call for Argentina and the UK to resume Malvinas sovereignty talks, while UK Deputy Leader of the House of Lords Lord Collins argued hydrocarbon development and any political future must reflect Islanders’ democratic wishes. Salmon-farming consultation timetable: The Falklands Government confirmed a two-week public engagement programme from 27 July, with meetings in Stanley and Goose Green plus drop-in sessions; consultation documents go live 29 June, an online survey opens 6 August and runs to 30 October. Airbridge disruption planning: With RAF Brize Norton closed for runway resurfacing (25 July–15 Nov 2026), the South Atlantic Airbridge will route via East Midlands Airport, with published check-in and flight timing guidance for civilians. Fishing sector watch: The illex squid season has closed amid low catches and higher fuel costs, with Fisheries and FIFCA saying the situation is concerning but not an immediate crisis. Local business tech: A new Falklands firm, Adapto South Atlantic, is promoting practical AI support for Island businesses.
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