Falkland In Focus | Week 806

This week we look at the opening of the public consultation on whether open-net pen salmon farming should be introduced in the Falklands, with views from campaigners and industry specialists.

Also: Permanent Residence Permit applications are suspended for 12 months while immigration policy is reviewed, Sure launches new mobile data plans offering more data at no extra cost, and Executive Council approves financial support for FIGAS as the air service tackles a shortage of engineers.

We also hear from Falkland Islands Junior Ambassador Jessica Lee following her speech at the Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney, where she spoke about her family’s history in the Islands and the importance of self-determination.

After the break, the Falkland Islands Girl Guiding group prepares for an international trip through the UK, France and Switzerland, while pupils from the Infant and Junior School and Camp Education celebrate their end-of-year achievements.

Then it’s a sporting finish as Falklands table tennis players return from the Commonwealth Championships in India, the Basketball Association crowns its Season Five champions and Team Falklands reflects on a record-breaking Commonwealth Games bowls campaign in Glasgow.

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