MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for May 19th 2009
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Tuesday, May 19th 2009 - 13:57 UTC
Trade and oil cooperation, high in the Lula da Silva agenda in China
Brazilian president Lula da Silva arrived Monday in Beijing with a delegation of 240 businessmen for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening the country’s strategic partnership with China.
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Tuesday, May 19th 2009 - 13:46 UTC
US, UK ‘recession-hit’ economies to impact Falklands’ cruise tourism
The average annual growth of cruise tourism to the Falklands will not be sustained next season confirmed General Manager of the Falkland Islands Tourist Board, Jake Downing.
“Cruise tourism to the Falklands has been growing at an average annual rate of 13.9% since 2000, but there are a number of factors at play this year which mean we won’t be able to sustain that level of growth next season,” said Mr Downing. -
Tuesday, May 19th 2009 - 08:26 UTC
Colombian Defence minister ready to run for presidency, if Uribe quits
Juan Manuel Santos resigned Monday from his position as Colombian Defence minister, a move aimed at insuring the presidency will remain in the hands of the government of President Alvaro Uribe.
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Tuesday, May 19th 2009 - 07:57 UTC
Lloyds Bank prepares for change of chairman
Sir Victor Blank is to step down as chairman of Lloyds Banking Group by June 2010. Following a meeting with the board, Sir Victor said it was “the right time for the Group to appoint a new chairman”. Lord Leitch, who has been appointed deputy chairman, said the board was “very sad” at the decision.
