Stories for May 2017

Friday, May 12th 2017 - 13:58 UTC
Large caches of weapons in Venezuela, “a real threat” as repression increases

Venezuela has large caches of weapons that are at risk of falling into the wrong hands, the head of the Central Intelligence Agency told a Senate panel Thursday, adding, “It's a real threat.” CIA Director Mike Pompeo shared that assessment at a Senate intelligence committee hearing.
Friday, May 12th 2017 - 12:09 UTC
Nurse leadership vital for World Health Organization

With more than 20 million nurses and midwives making up almost half of the entire global health workforce, Dr David Nabarro, candidate for Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has pledged his support for increasing nurse leadership at WHO.
Friday, May 12th 2017 - 09:15 UTC
Brazilian public opinion remains deeply divided on Lula: strong support but also highest rejection rate

Ex Brazilian President Lula da Silva's combative testimony before a federal judge this week did little to dismantle the graft case against him and improve his chances of securing a new term in office. Lula, a founder of the leftist Workers Party (PT) that controlled Brazil's presidency from 2003 until last year, can only run in next year's presidential election if he avoids a conviction that is upheld on appeal.
Friday, May 12th 2017 - 08:49 UTC
Gibraltar's Attorney General appointed to FIFA's Ethics Committee

The Government of Gibraltar has warmly congratulated Michael Llamas QC upon his appointment as Europe's representative in the highly prestigious and important Ethics Committee of FIFA. Llamas joins other highly distinguished lawyers and judges who will form part of the Ethics Committee. These include a former President of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Friday, May 12th 2017 - 08:21 UTC
Royals at centenary service in the Falklands Memorial Chapel

Queen Elizabeth attended a centenary service in the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel at Pangbourne College on Tuesday (May 9). The Duke of Edinburgh accompanied her in his first public engagement since announcing his retirement.
Friday, May 12th 2017 - 07:52 UTC
Theresa May campaigning after working-class voters “abandoned by Labour”

Conservative PM Theresa May will claim Labour has “deserted” working-class voters as she campaigns in the north east of England on Friday. She will pledge to campaign “in all corners” of the UK to reach those who have been “abandoned by Labour”.
Friday, May 12th 2017 - 07:31 UTC
Falklands calamari squid first season has been “good”, Illex so far “pretty mediocre”

Falklands calamari squid catches in the Falkland Islands have been good this season reports Director of Natural Resources John Barton, and this is particularly good news bearing in mind Illex catches have been “pretty mediocre,” so far.
Friday, May 12th 2017 - 07:23 UTC
IAATO appoints New Executive Director, Dr Damon Stanwell-Smith

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has announced the appointment of Dr. Damon Stanwell-Smith as Executive Director. Damon will lead the Secretariat and work with IAATO’s Executive Committee to ensure the association is functioning according to its mission of safe, environmentally responsible private-sector travel to Antarctica.
Friday, May 12th 2017 - 06:59 UTC
IAATO members vote to develop an Antarctic conservation plan

Members of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) have agreed to develop a science based conservation plan for the Antarctic Peninsula in collaboration with the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) to support decision making for tourism management.
Thursday, May 11th 2017 - 23:28 UTC
Wine tasting in London to promote the Top 100 Argentine Wines, as chosen by Tim Atkin

“This is, probably, the largest tasting of Argentine wines to have ever been held in the United Kingdom”, read the introductory note from the renowned British wine expert and journalist Tim Atkin for the showcasing of the fifth edition of his annual report entitled “the top 100 Argentine wines” at the Ambassador’s Residence.