Stories for 2012

Thursday, May 24th 2012 - 16:02 UTC
Falklands’ service to honour British Forces who lost their lives when landing for the recovery of the Islands

The Falkland Islands held a commemorative service to the memory of those who lost their lives thirty years ago when British Forces landed in the Islands for the final push against the occupying Argentine forces.
Thursday, May 24th 2012 - 05:40 UTC
Uninspired EU summit pledges support for Greece, but prepares for “Grexit”

European Union leaders pledged support for Greece on Thursday, vowing to keep the debt-wracked country in the Euro zone as officials prepared behind the scenes for a possible doomsday scenario of exit.
Thursday, May 24th 2012 - 05:35 UTC
“Blue” dollar in Argentina reaches 6.15 Pesos; 36% gap over official exchange

Wednesday was another day of intense trading for the money exchange market in Buenos Aires with the “blue” or black market dollar reaching a new record, 6.15 Argentine Pesos, which for the first time was higher than the system used for getting dollars out of the country.
Thursday, May 24th 2012 - 05:27 UTC
Immigration has been sidelined in the US at the expense of human capital growth

Immigration has been sidelined by the US government at the expense of economic and human capital growth, according to New York Mayor Bloomberg who blasted the US government for becoming so worried about reelection and so partisan that “they don't consider immigration as an economic strategy”.
Thursday, May 24th 2012 - 05:15 UTC
Falklands’ lawmaker accuses Argentina of “indiscriminate and uncontrolled” fishing

A member of the Falkland Islands elected Legislative Assembly criticized Argentina for “indiscriminate and uncontrolled” fishing and regretted the lack of cooperation in the conservation of South Atlantic fisheries.
Thursday, May 24th 2012 - 05:13 UTC
Glut of pigs in the US and China posed to halt four-year rally in prices

The heaviest and most numerous US pig population on record and rebounding Chinese output are creating a surplus that is poised to halt a four-year rally in prices, reports Meat Trade News daily.
Thursday, May 24th 2012 - 05:03 UTC
Spain now tells Argentina “YPF is no more than a bump” in a long shared history

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel García-Margallo adopted on Wednesday a conciliatory tone towards Argentina for the first time after the YPF seizure by saying Argentina and Spain should hold “kindred nation” talks.
Thursday, May 24th 2012 - 04:59 UTC
Peruvian president expected in Chile for historic visit, but details are pending

The trip of Peruvian president Ollanta Humala to Chile next month to attend the Pacific Alliance summit is subject to an agreement on de-mining the shared border, announced on Wednesday from Lima Peruvian Foreign Minister Rafael Roncagliolo.
Wednesday, May 23rd 2012 - 19:27 UTC
Falklands’ economy “booming” in spite of Argentina’s efforts of a blockade

Despite desperate attempts from Argentina to deter potential investors and increased interference in Falkland Islands’ activities the objective of an economic blockade has not been achieved, said Governor Nigel Haywood on Wednesday in his ‘state of the nation’ annual speech to the Legislative Assembly.
Wednesday, May 23rd 2012 - 19:11 UTC
Gibraltar and Spanish town agree on cross-border group to help sort out fishing dispute

Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and Spanish town La Linea Mayor Gemma Araujo agreed the creation of a cross-border joint working group that will be examining all aspects of the fishing dispute with Spain.