Stories for 2012

Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 19:36 UTC
Falklands’ abattoir prepares for 2013 season; FIMCO officials to Paris food show

The Falkland Islands Sand Bay abattoir is busily in the midst of preparing for the oncoming season, confirmed Assistant Manager Dave Roberts this week. He said there was a small amount of upgrade work to complete, “which couldn’t be done at the start of last export season, and this is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.”
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 19:28 UTC
Falklands’ capital expands south anticipating housing demand from oil developers

Anticipating a greater demand for housing from oil developers and support activities the Falkland Islands government is advancing plans to further expand Stanley. Additional funding to take in phase two of the Sapper Hill housing development to the south of Stanley has been approved by the Standing Finance Committee totalling £1.3 million for a further 27 housing plots.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 15:28 UTC
Falklands’ individual average annual income totals £ 20.100, shows Census

The individual average annual income of the Falkland Islands residents totals £ 20.100 (approx 32.000 US dollars) according to data from the latest 2012 Census, which also showed an exceptionally high economic activity rate and a very tight labour market with just 1% unemployment and 20% of residents with a second job.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 14:44 UTC
Whistleblower in tax-fraud case against UBS receives 104 million dollars rewards from US

The whistleblower in a breakthrough tax fraud case against Swiss bank UBS AG has won a record-setting 104 million dollars reward from the US Internal Revenue Service, a handsome payout that could entice more informants to come forward.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 14:39 UTC
German high court says yes to Euro bail-out plan but on tough conditions

Germany's Constitutional Court gave a green light for the country to ratify the Euro zone's new bailout fund and budget pact, but insisted the German parliament have veto powers over any future increases in the size of the fund.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 14:32 UTC
Nicola Granger appointed Financial Secretary for the Falklands government

The Falkland Islands Government announced this week the appointment of Nicola Granger to the post of Financial Secretary for the Falkland Islands Government. Ms Granger steps into the role permanently from the Head of Finance Position when Keith Padgett became Chief Executive.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 05:02 UTC
A front to counter Argentine presidential re-re-election attempts begins to take shape

Argentine main opposition groups, parties and unions, have been rallying in an attempt to counter the alleged intentions of the Cristina Fernandez administration to sponsor a constitutional reform that would enable her to bid for a third consecutive presidential mandate in 2015.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 04:47 UTC
Brazil confident it can organize an Olympics as successful as London’s

Hosting the Olympics two years after staging the World Cup was always going to be a big task but the success of London 2012 has raised the bar even further, according to Brazil's deputy sports minister Luis Fernandes. With the Olympic flame now out in London, all eyes turn to the Brazilian powerhouse and the clock is already ticking for the 2016 Games.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 04:11 UTC
Following public uproar, the Timerman family will celebrate the marriage in Buenos Aires

Finally the Argentine Foreign Minister Hector Timerman family decided not to celebrate the marriage of their eldest daughter Jordana in Uruguay’s most exclusive resort but rather in Buenos Aires.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 02:09 UTC
Four different “ecotypes” of killer whales spotted in Falklands waters

To many, the killer whale, also known as orca, is considered the panda of the sea (a not-so-cuddly black and white ocean beast). Whale scientists have been particularly busy over the last 20 years studying the killer whale and we now know a whole lot about this species or, as it turns out, possibly several species.