AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoImmigration & Health Policy: The Falkland Islands Government has approved a new immigration health policy that spells out, for the first time, which medical conditions, treatments and medicines can lead to work or residency permit refusals, including cases where medication costs exceed £2,500 a year or can’t be sourced locally—framed as formalising existing practice for more transparency. Aviation & FIGAS: Britten-Norman says the first new BN2 Islander built through its fully reshored UK programme has hit 75% completion at Bembridge, with final assembly due in the coming weeks and delivery to FIGAS later this year; a second airframe is nearing 25% completion. Public Service Appointments: FIG has appointed Steve Dent as Director of Development & Commercial Services, promoting him from Deputy Director of DCS. Health & Emergency Logistics: HMS Medway has returned from Tristan da Cunha after a 5,000-mile aid and personnel run tied to a suspected hantavirus case, highlighting the practical challenges of medical response on the UK’s most remote overseas territory. Community & Inclusion: Government House hosted the Falklands’ inaugural Pride Month reception, marking support for the LGBTQ+ community. Local Commemoration: A memorial service will be held June 12 for Sgt Ian McKay, killed in 1982, with a service at a memorial garden in Hoyland.
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