In this week’s programme, the fishing vessel An Fong 168 grounds near the Capstan Gift Shop. Starlink users in the Falklands receive notification that their services will be discontinued, prompting responses from the Communications Regulator, the Falkland Islands Government, and representatives of the Starlink Petition Group. We also provide an update on how the Falklands Government is implementing the recommendations of the Telecommunications Select Committee.

HSBC Private Banking UK is awarded management of FIG’s £400 million investment fund portfolio following a competitive tender. News from the courts and the Falklands Government receives 55 responses as part of its salmon farming scoping exercise. Re-skinning of the Wool Warehouse roof is underway, with a final report on costs to be published by FIDC. Executive Council’s decision to decline funding for a building survey of Falkland Islands Radio station is raised at a public meeting, and the Rural Business Association hosts a two-day Land Management workshop.

After the break, eight veterans arrive for a kayaking trip around the Islands, and we feature the Falklands Film Competition. We also cover International Girls and Women in Sports Day, the delayed Boxing Day Races, and the George Paice Memorial Tournament hosted by the Falkland Islands Bowls Association.