Stories for June 2014

Saturday, June 28th 2014 - 10:43 UTC
Swire on a five-day visit of Costa Rica, Guatemala and Colombia

Foreign Office minister Hugo Swire was on a five day visit to Costa Rica, Guatemala and Colombia this week, following recent elections in both countries and with the purpose of expanding political and trade relations.
Saturday, June 28th 2014 - 10:36 UTC
Venezuela blackout interrupts live-television broadcast from President Maduro

A blackout cut electricity in various parts of Venezuela on Friday and twice interrupted the live television broadcast of a speech by President Nicolas Maduro, who said authorities were seeking more information about the outage.
Saturday, June 28th 2014 - 10:23 UTC
Uruguay's coach resigns FIFA post to protest 'excessive' ban of Suarez

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has resigned his post in the FIFA strategic commission over the federation’s decision to ban Luis Suarez from the World Cup after the forward bit Italy’s defender Giorgio Chiellini during a group stage match.
Saturday, June 28th 2014 - 10:13 UTC
Falklands' address in Alejandro Betts new Argentine DNI and passport

Former Falkland Islander Alejandro Betts was awarded on Friday an Argentine DNI and passport, with his alleged Falklands address, at an official ceremony at the Argentine UN embassy office in New York.
Saturday, June 28th 2014 - 10:07 UTC
Argentine vice-president Amado Boudou charged with bribery

An Argentine judge has charged Vice President Amado Boudou with bribery and conducting business incompatible with public office in the acquisition of the company that prints the country's currency and of later benefiting from government contracts.
Saturday, June 28th 2014 - 03:41 UTC
Argentine embassy underlines strong C24 support for the Malvinas question

Argentina received strong support on Thursday at the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation (C24), which met in New York to discuss the Malvinas Question, according to a release from the Argentine embassy in London.
Saturday, June 28th 2014 - 01:56 UTC
South Georgia Toothfish fishery best in world say reviewing scientists

Recommendations have been made regarding the South Georgia Toothfish fishery by two senior scientists who have conducted an independent review, however they stressed to the Falklands Penguin News that the fishery was the best managed in the world.
Saturday, June 28th 2014 - 01:49 UTC
Falklands vessels with flags at half-mast in remembrance of World War I

Falklands' Master Malcolm Jamieson has requested that vessels in Falklands harbours and Falklands registered vessels at sea, lower flags or ensigns to half-mast on Saturday 28 June to indicate mourning in remembrance of World War I.
Saturday, June 28th 2014 - 01:46 UTC
UK Europe minister expected in Gibraltar to witness first hand delays at border crossing to Spain

The Minister for Europe, David Lidington, will visit Gibraltar on Monday 30 June and Tuesday 1 July. The visit will enable the Minister to visit the Gibraltar-Spain border to witness first-hand the continuing delays at the crossing, to hold discussions with HM Government of Gibraltar, and to meet a wide range of the people of Gibraltar.
Friday, June 27th 2014 - 08:35 UTC
Judge Griesa calls Argentina and hedge funds for a hearing on Friday

A US judge has scheduled a hearing for Friday after hedge funds suing to collect on defaulted debt issued by Argentina complained about the country's plans to make a payment to creditors who participated in its past restructurings.