Stories for 2009

Saturday, September 12th 2009 - 10:49 UTC
US federal budget deficit at an all time record

The US federal deficit has reached 1.38 trillion US dollars with one month left for the current fiscal year, according to Treasury Department statistics released on Friday. In August the deficit was 111.4 billion US dollars.
Saturday, September 12th 2009 - 10:45 UTC
Rockhopper Exploration joins Falklands’ oil drilling season

Oil and gas explorer Rockhopper Exploration with licences in the North Falkland Basin announced Friday it had agreed terms with a third party energy company for a farm-in to one of the Company’s licences, including support for the costs of drilling one well.
Saturday, September 12th 2009 - 10:41 UTC
Gibraltar reaffirms self determination on National Day celebrations

Gibraltar celebrated on September 10th its National Day reaffirming its right to determine its future in accordance with the people’s wishes, rights and aspirations.
Friday, September 11th 2009 - 11:56 UTC
Kirchner’s tax officials’ raid on Argentina’s main newspaper backfires

Dozens of tax officials raided on Thursday Argentina's biggest newspaper, intensifying a fierce battle between the government and one of Latinamerica's largest media groups.
More than 150 tax inspectors searched the Buenos Aires building housing the offices of daily Clarin, which is owned by media and telecommunications company Grupo Clarin, and removed files and documents.
Friday, September 11th 2009 - 11:31 UTC
Fakland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

DESIRE SHARE PRICE SOARS ON BACK OF OIL NEWS.
Desire Petroleum shareholders who have stood by their investments for more than a decade were rewarded yesterday when the news that a rig had been sourced sent shares leaping almost 40 per cent to 89p.
Friday, September 11th 2009 - 11:09 UTC
Number of Malvinas Families next of kin traveling to Falklands is 375

The Malvinas Families members that will be traveling to the Falkland Islands next month for the official inauguration of the Memorial at the Argentine Cemetery at Darwin will be limited to 375 (170 and 205) according to the latest reports from Buenos Aires.
Friday, September 11th 2009 - 10:33 UTC
“Milk strike” and dairies blockades announce EU farmers

The European Milk Board, representing milk producer organisations from eight European countries, has announced a “far-reaching revolt”, including farmer blockades of dairies and the withholding of milk from the market.
Friday, September 11th 2009 - 10:30 UTC
China boosts train industry with 42 new high-speed railway lines

China has announced plans to build 42 new high-speed railway lines over the next three years. In a breakthrough, China has developed trains that can run on both high-speed and normal lines, said railway official Zhang Shuguang.
Friday, September 11th 2009 - 08:16 UTC
Oil price climbs on expectations of global economic recovery

Oil prices closed Thursday above 72 US dollars a barrel following the meeting of the producers' cartel OPEC on Wednesday and the International Energy Agency forecast of stronger demand as the global economy recovers.
Friday, September 11th 2009 - 08:13 UTC
Bank of England leaves rates and quantitative easing unchanged

The Bank of England held the United Kingdom’s base rate at 0.5% Thursday, marking the sixth consecutive month of record low rates. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee also made no changes to its quantitative easing policy.