Stories for 2011

Thursday, March 24th 2011 - 06:32 UTC
Bank of England remains divided 6 to 3 on interest rate hike

Six members of the Bank of England’s nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee, including Governor Mervyn King, continued to oppose the minority campaign for an immediate rise in benchmark UK interest rates at the MPC’s meeting two weeks ago, minutes revealed Wednesday.
Thursday, March 24th 2011 - 06:19 UTC
The world’s rarest albatross confirmed as a separate species by scientists

The world's rarest albatross has been confirmed as a separate species by scientists. The genetic analysis solves 20 years of debate over the status of the Amsterdam albatross.
Canadian researchers have proven that the birds' DNA varies significantly from wandering albatrosses, their closest living relatives.
Thursday, March 24th 2011 - 06:05 UTC
Spanish cooperation program for Uruguayan fishing industry experts

Uruguayan fish industry instructors, technicians and professionals concluded this week a twenty day training course sponsored by Spain’s Ministry of environment, rural and marine affairs, on board the Spanish scientific research vessel Intermares.
Thursday, March 24th 2011 - 06:01 UTC
US Congressman to assess Easter Island conflict between Rapa Nui natives and Chile

The United States congressman representing the territory of American Samoa has announced he will be traveling to Easter Island during the Congressional recess to assess recent developments between the legitimate representatives of the Rapa Nui clans and the Chilean government.
Thursday, March 24th 2011 - 03:50 UTC
IAEA concerned about lack of radiation information from Japanese authorities

The International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA has expressed growing concern about a lack of information on radiation levels and the situation at the crippled nuclear reactors from Japanese authorities.
Thursday, March 24th 2011 - 03:42 UTC
Japan estimates cost of the earthquake and tsunami could reach 300 billion USD

Japan estimated the cost of the damage from its devastating earthquake and tsunami could top 300 billion US dollars (close to 6% of GDP). The first official estimate since the March 11 disaster covers damage to roads, homes, factories and infrastructure.
Thursday, March 24th 2011 - 03:11 UTC
Inflation in Uruguay feeling impact of 11.4% private domestic demand expansion

Private domestic demand was a crucial element in the 2010 performance of the Uruguayan economy that expanded 8.5%, for the eighth year running, according to the latest report from the Central bank. But inflation is also running well above target.
Wednesday, March 23rd 2011 - 19:47 UTC
Argentina forecasted to expand 6.8% in electoral year with 25% inflation

Goldman Sachs raised its forecast for Argentina’s economic growth in 2011 after the economy expanded last year at the fastest pace since 2005. Alberto Ramos Goldman Sachs economist raised the GDP expansion estimate to 6.8% from a previous 5.6%, according to an e-mail statement.
Wednesday, March 23rd 2011 - 19:43 UTC
Good year for lemons and orange juice, but nor for tangerines and grapefruits

World lemon and orange juice production is set to grow while the crop of tangerines and grapefruits are forecasted to drop according to a citrus trade report from the US Department of Agriculture.
Wednesday, March 23rd 2011 - 19:35 UTC
Moyano insists organized labor must be present in CFK October ballot ticket

Argentina’s powerful organized labour head, Hugo Moyano kept his pressure on the government saying that President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, CFK, will seek re-election on October’s elections.