Stories for 2009

Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 08:19 UTC
Chavez regime holds at least 40 political prisoners claim human rights groups

Venezuelan human rights organizations estimate the regime of President Hugo Chavez is holding at least 40 political prisoners and over 2.000 people have been sentenced for participating in rallies organized by the opposition to protest “Bolivarian revolution” legislation and initiatives.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 08:15 UTC
Lula da Silva tells BBC: “rich countries to blame for the financial crisis”

Brazilian President Lula da Silva has heavily criticised the “rich countries”, the G8 and other international bodies over the global economic crisis.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 08:12 UTC
UK opinion poll suggests most voters feel “anyone” is better than PM Brown

A United Kingdom public opinion poll has suggested nearly half of voters believe any Labour figure could do a better job as leader than Prime Minister Gordon Brown. According to a Populus survey for The Times, 48% think that “literally anyone” from within the party would be an improvement.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 07:54 UTC
Recession for “some time” to come predicts Bank of England

Households and businesses will be hit by the recession for “some time” despite recent signs of growth, Bank of England Governor Mervyn King has warned. Mr King said the impact of dampened demand and soaring unemployment would linger long after the ailing UK economy began its slow recovery from the worst slump in almost 30 years.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 07:48 UTC
Britain could be forced to bail out offshore tax havens

Britain could be forced to bail out one or more of its offshore tax havens at huge cost, according to early drafts of a Treasury report, because the economic crisis has wrecked their finances, according to The Guardian from London.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 07:32 UTC
Gibraltar promotes cruise tourism at the Seatrade Europe Conference

The Gibraltar Port Authority is participating in the Seatrade Europe Conference and Exhibition, recognised as Europe’s leading meeting place for the cruise, ferry, river-cruise and super-yacht industries.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 07:23 UTC
US taxman corners evaders hiding in foreign holdings

Rich Americans who have evaded taxes by hiding their foreign holdings have about a week to decide whether to turn in to an Internal Revenue Service amnesty program or gamble that they will not be caught.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 06:59 UTC
Britain, Spain and the sleeping giant Latin America

UK Foreign Office Minister, Chris Bryant, addressed the Latin American Forum at Casa de America in Madrid on 14 September.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 06:51 UTC
HMS Endurance to be replaced; crew could face disciplinary action

British sailors could face court-martial action over HMS Endurance's near-sinking in the South Atlantic, reveals The Newscan. Royal Navy chiefs are carrying out a disciplinary probe after finishing an inquiry into the accident off Chile.
Tuesday, September 15th 2009 - 12:02 UTC
Bolivia invites Spanish companies to invest “as partners not as bosses”

Bolivian President Evo Morales said companies that respect the law and don’t “conspire” against the government are welcome in his country. Bolivia needs investors and partners rather than “bosses,” Morales told a conference of business leaders and politicians in Madrid.