MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for May 28th 2014
-
Wednesday, May 28th 2014 - 08:06 UTC
Falkland Islander Debby, first woman to be appointed to top tourism job in New Zealand
Falkland Islands and former Tourism Development Manager for Sulivan Shipping Ltd, Debs Summers, now living in New Zealand has become the first woman ever to join the Board of Directors of leading destinations Management company ID New Zealand.
-
Wednesday, May 28th 2014 - 07:52 UTC
Falklands has a new Chief of Police, an Islander career officer
The Falkland Islands Government announced the promotion of Len McGill to Superintendent and his appointment as the new Chief of Police. Len, who is a Falkland Islands will begin his new post from 1st June, taking over from Barry Marsden who will be focusing on his role as Director of Emergency Services, where previously the two jobs were combined.
-
Wednesday, May 28th 2014 - 00:27 UTC
Antarctica visitors up 9% in 2013/14 season, totaling 37.405, according to IATTO
The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) announced its tourism figures for the 2013-2014 season, on the first day of its 25th Annual Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island. The total number was 37.405, up 9% with a growing prevalence of Chinese visitors.
-
Wednesday, May 28th 2014 - 00:19 UTC
Venezuela airline tickets to rise 350% beginning July first; part of a deal to pay pending debt
As airlines cut service to Caracas and Venezuela struggles with a continuing debt crisis, the government of President Nicolás Maduro revealed that it would raise all international airline ticket prices by 350%. The measure should allow to pay part of the 4 billion dollars owed to foreign airlines, according to the government.
-
Wednesday, May 28th 2014 - 00:15 UTC
FBI helps train Sao Paulo police officers in crowd control strategies and use of force
Fifty police officers from the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo were recently trained in crowd control strategies, the use of force, and more by the FBI. The upcoming FIFA World Cup was the driving force behind organizing the five-day workshop. Other topics addressed include decision making, interacting with media, and use of intelligence in identifying acts of vandalism.
