Politics

• Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 10:29 UTC

  An option for Falklands? Prototype technology for unearthing minefields in peat soil with fire

  

  Engineers have developed prototype technology that uses controlled burning to partially reveal landmines buried in peat soil. The researchers from Imperial College London have developed technology called O-Revealer that ignites peat, causing a smoldering fire that strips the upper layer of soil to reveal the landmines, making it easier to dispose of them.

• Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 09:55 UTC

  Temer prepared to privatize one of Brazil's jewels of the crown

  

  Brazil's surprise move to privatize Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA sent the utility's shares soaring nearly 50% on Tuesday as investors bet the plan augured further moves to loosen the government's grip on the economy.

• Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 09:32 UTC

  Falklands issues coins in recognition of fisheries conservation policies

  

  The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued new coins which recognize 30 years of work conducted by the Falkland Islands Fisheries Department (FIS) to help maintain fish populations around the Islands. FIS, responsible for the sustainable development of fisheries in the Falklands, was established in 1987.

• Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 09:25 UTC

  British minister condemns removal of legislative powers from Venezuelan elected National Assembly

  

  The British Minister for Europe and the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, strongly condemned the decision from the Venezuela Constituent Assembly announcing it will take over the established National Assembly's powers.

• Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 09:16 UTC

  European Court of Justice with no jurisdiction in the UK after Brexit, says PM May government

  

  The UK will no longer be under the “direct jurisdiction” of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) after Brexit, a government policy paper will say. Ministers say they want a “special partnership” with the EU, but it is “neither necessary nor appropriate” for the ECJ to police it. However critics say the word “direct” leaves room for the ECJ to still play a part.

• Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 09:03 UTC

  Scotland and Wales question Westminster's “power grab” and “rejection of the principle of devolution”

  

  The Scottish and Welsh first ministers have agreed to work together on amendments to the Brexit repeal Bill which they said is an “unashamed move to centralize decision-making power in Westminster”.

• Tuesday, August 22nd 2017 - 21:59 UTC

  UK names expert to negotiate free trade deals in the post Brexit world

  

  The man charged with helping to negotiate Britain's free trade deals around the world post-Brexit has said the agreements can help improve global security. Crawford Falconer, who will work with International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox, said there was a “powerful political and security element to getting this right”.

• Tuesday, August 22nd 2017 - 17:56 UTC

  UK sets out post Brexit papers; EU insists citizens rights, financial settlement and Ireland come first

  

  The UK government has set out proposals to ensure trade in goods and services can continue on the day the UK leaves the EU in March 2019. A position paper calls for goods already on the market to be allowed to remain on sale in the UK and EU without additional restrictions. It also calls for consumer protections to remain in place.

• Tuesday, August 22nd 2017 - 14:05 UTC

  Falklands commends officers, and Toby, for drug seizure in a trawler

  

  The Falklands government and the UK Ministry of Defense held an event to congratulate officers involved in a drug seizure from a trawler. Corporal Amanda Matthews and Customs Officer Matt Jenkins attended Government House on Tuesday night to receive commendations for their recent successful joint operation which resulted in a drug seizure.

• Tuesday, August 22nd 2017 - 07:11 UTC

  UK controversy over tactical voting; reform campaigners want proportional representation

  

  Tactical voting reached a new peak at June's general election as voters tried to get round a failed system, according to electoral reform campaigners. The Electoral Reform Society branded the poll a “hold your nose election,” claiming 6.5 million voted tactically rather than for what they believed in.