Salmon farming update given at public meeting

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Aquaculture research "isn't to progress a proposal but to look at the gaps", said MLA Teslyn Barkman on Monday night. Also in this programme:

  • Communications was the hot topic at a public meeting held on Monday night
  • CCTV in Stanley was discussed at the meeting of the recent Police Committee
  • Lack of tenancy rights was exposed by Covid-19 recovery survey
  • MLA Ian Hansen discussed why policies for the hospital haven't been going to committee first
  • Team to visit Keppel Island to try and save historic buildings
  • International nurses day was on Thursday
  • The Infant and Junior School completed their native plant garden

 

 

Easing of quarantine restrictions discussed

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Chief Medical Officer says "now is the time" to trial relaxing quarantine restrictions. Also in this programme:

  • Police investigating if Argentine soldiers are buried at Teal Inlet
  • The British Empire Medal was presented to Tex Alazia on Tuesday evening
  • Hillside camp was handed over to the Falklands Government last weekend
  • Prince Philip Street was opened after a two-year construction period
  • An outdoors centre was granted planning permission in Stanley
  • The new Chief Executive has arrived in the Falklands
  • Local couple celebrated their diamond anniversary

 

Review of the Falklands Constitution underway

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MLA Leona Roberts talks of the work underway. Also in this programme:

  • ANZAC day was marked on Sunday morning
  • The FIDF had a new motto approved
  • There are new requirements for employers regarding work permits
  • Historic buildings on Keppel Islands feared to be falling into ruin
  • The weekly update with the Royal Falkland Islands Police
  • Issues with housing refurbishments are discussed in Legislative Assembly 

Winners of Falklands Games announced

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The sporting event was a huge success as over 40 competitors joined in. Also in this programme:

  • Services were held for Prince Philip on Friday at Christ Church Cathedral and on Saturday by the Royal Marine and Royal Naval Associations
  • The former military facility of Hillside is to be refurbished as a temporary vulnerable person’s unit, the government made the announcement on Monday
  • South American air links suspended again until October
  • New immigration permits to be introduced
  • And The Royal Falkland Islands Police talk about a spate of burglaries

Refurbishment issues with government housing

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The Housing Committee was made aware of budget issues for completing refurbishments. Also in this programme:

  • Death of Prince Philip marked by a 21-gun salute
  • Increase in Covid-19 cases in the Falklands
  • Problems with Falkland Island status applications addressed
  • Mobile homes discussed at the Planning and Building Committee
  • Cape Pembroke half marathon went ahead at the weekend
  • Petty crime tackled by the Royal Falkland Islands Police  

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