Stories for 2014

Wednesday, May 28th 2014 - 08:24 UTC
State of emergency because of floods in Manaus, where England plays Italy

Brazilian World Cup host city Manaus has declared a state of emergency as the waters of an Amazon River tributary swell, although officials say they do not expect it to flood.
Wednesday, May 28th 2014 - 08:16 UTC
Falklands and Punta Arenas close medical professional relations

Relationships between medical professionals in Southern Chile and the Falkland Islands have been strengthened following a visit by the Islands’ radiographer to Punta Arenas.
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.
Tuesday, May 27th 2014 - 11:01 UTC
Brazil considering proposals to open operatorship of pre-salt projects

Brazil's government is considering proposals to open operatorship of its pre-salt projects to companies other than state-run Petrobras and this change might be made, Mayer Brown partner Alexandre R. Chequer told the law's firm's annual energy conference in Houston last week.
Tuesday, May 27th 2014 - 09:49 UTC
Brazil central bank at a cross road: fosters growth or combats inflation

Analysts forecast Brazil's central bank will leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 11% this week, with the world's seventh-largest economy caught between rising inflation and sluggish growth. But given the persistence of inflation it should not come as a surprise if the monetary policy committee raises Selic to 11.25% after its two-day meeting this week.
Tuesday, May 27th 2014 - 09:41 UTC
Ireland's Labor to renew leadership after Sunday's shock; coalition imperiled

Irish deputy prime minister Eamon Gilmore said on Monday he will quit as leader of the junior government Labor party, in a move that could destabilize the coalition and its austerity program following a major election setback.