Stories for 2012

Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 - 22:23 UTC
Falklands names new Director of Health and Social Services

The Falkland Islands Government announced the appointment of David Jenkins to the post of Director of Health and Social Services. David, the current Director of Health and Education, will take up his new role with effect from January 2013 following a restructure which will see Education form a separate Directorate.
Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 - 22:18 UTC
Big storm reaching Latam/Caribbean: growth estimate down to 3.2% from 3.7%

A weak global economy, mainly due to the difficulties faced by Europe, United States and China has affected growth in Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2012 the original growth estimate will fall from 3.7% to 3.2%, according to the latest estimate from the UN Economic Commission for Latinamerica and the Caribbean.
Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 - 20:07 UTC
UN aquaculture initiative to help low-income countries fight hunger

A United Nations-backed initiative that will form partnerships among governments, development agencies and universities has been launched to better understand how aquaculture can help low-income countries fight hunger.
Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 - 06:39 UTC
Capriles pledges support for peace talks in Colombia and distance from Iran

Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles pledged to help Colombia in its peace talks with rebels and distance himself from Iran should he defeat President Hugo Chávez in an increasingly tight race ahead of Sunday's election.
Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 - 06:31 UTC
Cristina Fernandez denies any dollar clamp: in nine months paid out 80bn dollars

Argentine President Cristina Fernández again denied the existence of money exchange restrictions over the purchase of dollars by explaining that “Argentina has already paid 79.8 billion dollars so far this year”.
Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 - 06:24 UTC
HMS Dauntless called in Colombia and joined major UNITAS naval exercise

After a major naval exercise in the Caribbean with the participation of 13 warships from several countries of the Americas and following some anti-drugs patrolling in the Caribbean HMS Dauntless is expected back in Portsmouth at the end of October.
Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 - 06:20 UTC
“K” fan compares CFK with Marilyn Monroe and explains why women hate her

Kirchnerite philosopher and writer Jose Pablo Feinmann came out in defence of Argentine President Cristina Fernandez, CFK, with a very particular argument which even surprised supporters when he talked about onanism devotion and went as far as to compare her with US actress Marilyn Monroe.
Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 - 06:11 UTC
Miss Bumbum contest will choose the most anatomical perfect buttock of Brazil

They came from all over Brazil, from the tropical, jungle north, from the flourishing manufacturing bustling megapolis, from the agriculture strong south and from every possible beach: they all converged to participate in the Miss Bumbum pageant, which will choose the best bottom of the country.
Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 - 06:07 UTC
Argentina moves to control prices of a basket of 300 basic products

Argentina's federal government has ordered supermarkets to offer a basket of 300 basic products at low prices amid a backdrop of what many economists say is one of the highest rates of inflation in the Americas.
Tuesday, October 2nd 2012 - 05:58 UTC
Strong private sector and creating jobs, the way out of poverty says World Bank

In developing countries, jobs are a cornerstone of development, with a pay off far beyond income alone. They are critical for reducing poverty, making cities work, and providing youth with alternatives to violence, says a new World Bank report.