Stories for September 11th 2012

Tuesday, September 11th 2012 - 06:40 UTC
Despite the clamp, Timerman’s plans big ‘dollar splash’ next March in Uruguay

While most Argentines face increasing difficulties to access to US dollars, to travel overseas or use their debit and credit cards abroad, (the famous ‘dollar clamp’) one of President Cristina Fernandez most notorious and loquacious ministers, Hector Timerman is organizing a three-day major splash at Uruguay’s most posh resort to celebrate the marriage of his eldest daughter.
Tuesday, September 11th 2012 - 06:30 UTC
Falklands’ companies readying to provide support services to oil industry

Falkland Islands’ companies are, “stepping up to the plate,” in providing support services to the oil industry; and their investment in increased work forces, facilities and equipment is already paying dividends.
Tuesday, September 11th 2012 - 06:21 UTC
Gibraltar flag flies over the Foreign Office

The Gibraltar flag can be seen flying over the Foreign Office in Whitehall, London on the part of the building overlooking Whitehall and Downing Street to celebrate Gibraltar Day, September 10.
Tuesday, September 11th 2012 - 06:11 UTC
Cristina Fernandez targets Argentines going abroad to contain outflow of dollars

No end for the US dollar clamp in Argentina. According to the Buenos Aires media the government of President Cristina Fernandez is preparing a set of new measures to further limit Argentines from holding the US currency but also from spending abroad on tourism.
Tuesday, September 11th 2012 - 06:03 UTC
Falklands’ population 2.563 of which 75%, live in Stanley, according to April census

The normal resident population of the Falkland Islands on Census Day (15 April 2012) was 2,841 according to the first results from the census published by the Falkland Islands Government and released on Monday.
Tuesday, September 11th 2012 - 06:01 UTC
Poor news in China and US could mean additional stimuli could be in the pipeline

The Brazilian stock exchange Bovespa index rose for a third session as Brazilian raw-material producers rallied after weaker economic data from China to the US fueled strong hopes policy makers will take further steps to boost growth.
Tuesday, September 11th 2012 - 05:58 UTC
Ex Argentine vice-president to head observers mission to Venezuela elections

Former Argentine Vice-president Carlos ‘Chacho’ Alvarez was chosen as head of the Electoral Observers mission that Unasur will be sending to Venezuela for the coming presidential elections on October 7.
Tuesday, September 11th 2012 - 05:55 UTC
Major blackout leaves half of Cuba, including Havana in the dark for hours

A failure in a main transmission line in central Cuba caused a blackout that cut electricity for hours to more than half the country on Sunday night, but now power has been mostly restored, the government said on Monday.
Tuesday, September 11th 2012 - 05:24 UTC
Fears of sharp slowdown of the Chinese economy as imports keep sliding

China's exports grew less than forecast and imports fell in August, adding to fears about a sharp slowdown in its economy. Exports rose by 2.7% from a year earlier as global demand continued to remain subdued. Imports fell 2.6% from a year ago, indicating a decline in home grown consumption.
Tuesday, September 11th 2012 - 05:19 UTC
Air carrier HMS Ark Royal sold for scrap metal for £ 3 million

Aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal is being sold for £3m for scrap metal by the Ministry of Defence to help tackle a multi-billion pound defence deficit. The removal of the Royal Navy's former flagship from service in 2011, five years early, was a “difficult but necessary decision”, the MoD has said.