Stories for November 9th 2011

Wednesday, November 9th 2011 - 22:02 UTC
More oil found in Falklands’ waters: drilling of two additional wells announced

Rockhopper Exploration declared a second oil and gas discovery in Falkland Islands waters and announced the drilling of an additional two wells. The announcement comes exactly two years to the day since the Falklands’ shore based yard began its work in support of oil development in the Islands.
Wednesday, November 9th 2011 - 07:24 UTC
MPs visiting Falklands commit support to help with Argentine “blockade” situation

British members of parliament visiting Falklands say UK will keep diplomatic channels with Argentine open, but will pursue other options for communications and trade
Wednesday, November 9th 2011 - 07:21 UTC
Falklands's MLAs in St Kitts to discuss self-determination and economic issues

Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly members Mike Summers and Roger Edwards are visiting St. Kitts and Nevis in then Caribbean this week to attend Commonwealth Games Federation meetings and hold talks with government ministers.
Wednesday, November 9th 2011 - 07:14 UTC
FIFA warns Brazil about 2014 World Cup delays: “not a day to lose”

Brazil must hurry up and pass a package of new laws if the 2014 World Cup is to go ahead, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke told the country's Congress on Tuesday, adding there was “not a day to lose.”
Wednesday, November 9th 2011 - 07:09 UTC
Argentina launches tender for 90 cargoes of LNG in 2012; up 80% from 2011

Argentina's state energy company Enarsa has launched an international tender for the delivery of a more-than-expected 90 cargoes of LNG in 2012 to meet rising energy demand, a source said Tuesday.
Wednesday, November 9th 2011 - 07:06 UTC
Brazilian Labour minister embattled in corruption claims says he won’t resign

Brazil's labour minister vowed on Tuesday not to become the sixth minister to quit over corruption allegations this year, saying he has the support of President Dilma Rousseff and his own party.
Wednesday, November 9th 2011 - 07:02 UTC
Brazil's credit growth slowing to a “sustainable pace”, says Central bank

Brazil’s credit growth is slowing to a sustainable pace and sufficient to feed domestic demand, said on Tuesday Luiz Pereira, the central bank’s director of international affairs.
Wednesday, November 9th 2011 - 06:59 UTC
US consulates flooded with visa requests from Brazilian tourists: 90.000 in October

The US is struggling to keep up with surging demand for visas in Brazil and China, as the growing middle class in the world’s two biggest emerging markets flock to US shopping malls and tourist resorts.
Wednesday, November 9th 2011 - 06:44 UTC
Chilean inflation up in October for the third straight month; GDP expands faster

Consumer price inflation in Chile accelerated for the third straight month in October, data released by the National Institute of Statistics showed Tuesday.
Wednesday, November 9th 2011 - 06:29 UTC
Falklands’ conflict facsimiles of Argentine “instruments of surrender” go under the hammer

Four rare artifacts from the Falklands War are to go under the hammer next November 17, including surrender documents which would normally be housed in government archives, reports the Daily Mail.