“The Southwest Atlantic is the largest body of water in the in the world without a RFMO (regional fisheries management organization) and that’s something the Falkland Islands are very keen to see put in place,” said James Bates, Executive Secretary from the Falkland Islands Fishing Companies Association at the 2024 Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, Spain this week.
Falkland Islands Fishing Companies Association, (FIFCA) in partnership with the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has reached an agreement it is hoped will provide long-term financial security to the Lighthouse Seafarers Mission.
The second phase of the development of the Falklands new port facility is not to go ahead due to an “increase in costs” according to the Falklands Government, FIG.
Next week, seafood industry professionals will convene in Barcelona, Spain for the 28th edition of Seafood Expo Global, the world s top seafood trade event
The Falkland Islands Planning and Building Committee (PBC) has recommended, unanimously, that the current plans for the new port to be refused by Executive Council. Following the decision the committee adjourned to provide written reasons, environmental and shortcomings , to Executive Council (ExCo) for consideration when making the final decision whether to accept or not.