Stories for April 2017

Wednesday, April 5th 2017 - 06:08 UTC
Falkland Islands Government appoints Financial Secretary

The Falkland Islands Government has announced the appointment of James Wilson as its Financial Secretary. After a short handover period with Lydia Morrison - who is currently the Interim Financial Secretary - he will formally take up his role on 1 June 2017.
Wednesday, April 5th 2017 - 05:49 UTC
Chile's annual resources' report shows nine fisheries are depleted or collapsed

The latest annual report from Chile's Fisheries administration, “Public Account of Resources Status 2016” indicates that of the 43 existing fisheries, 25 have biological reference points (PBR) which means a precautionary approach. The presentation was made by Paolo Trejo, Under Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Wednesday, April 5th 2017 - 05:30 UTC
UK candidate for WHO Director General, David Nabarro, visits Uruguay

Dr David Nabarro, one of the three candidates for Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), visited Uruguay 23-24 March. During his stay he met with Health Minister Jorge Basso and Vice Minister Cristina Lustemberg, and with Foreign Minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa, to explain his objectives and his vision for a better WHO, and to hear about Uruguay’s health situation, objectives and challenges.
Wednesday, April 5th 2017 - 05:19 UTC
St Petersburg Metro terrorist identified: 22-year old Kyrgyz born Russian citizen; death toll increases to 14

The Russian Investigative Committee has identified 22-year-old Akbarzhon Dzhalilov, a Kyrgyz-born Russian citizen, as the suspect believed to have carried out the terrorist bombing in the Saint Petersburg Metro.
Wednesday, April 5th 2017 - 05:06 UTC
Mine Action Day 2017: OAS calls on regional countries to continue clearing landmines

On this International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action 2017, the Organization of American States (OAS) wishes to highlight the many significant advances toward the goal of making the Americas the first landmine-free zone in the world.
Wednesday, April 5th 2017 - 04:59 UTC
“Peace incomplete without demining”, says UN chief on Mine Awareness International Day

On recalling the International Day for World Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged all Governments to remember landmines and explosive remnants of war when discussing peace agreements or when sending urgent humanitarian aid to conflict zones.
Tuesday, April 4th 2017 - 20:09 UTC
Brazil's Temer strategy to fend off electoral trial on campaign funding is working

Brazil's top electoral court on Tuesday delayed proceedings in a landmark trial about illegal campaign funding that could lead to the removal of President Michel Temer less than a year after he took over from impeached leftist Dilma Rousseff, and 18 months before the 2018 presidential election.
Tuesday, April 4th 2017 - 19:42 UTC
Kirchner family prosecuted charged with money laundering; court seizes US$ 8.5m in assets

An Argentine court on Tuesday prosecuted ex president Cristina Fernandez and her children, Maximo and Florencia, as alleged heads of an illicit organization to launder money in association with public works contractors. The ruling includes the seizure of family assets equivalent to US$ 8.5 million and handing over their passports.
Tuesday, April 4th 2017 - 10:27 UTC
International observers didn't find evidence of fraud in Ecuador´s presidential runoff

International election observers didn’t find evidence of fraud in Ecuador’s presidential vote, the Organization of American States said on Monday, despite claims from the opposition that it was cheated after the ruling party’s candidate declared victory in a narrow race.
Tuesday, April 4th 2017 - 10:18 UTC
Morales vocal cords surgery in Cuba, a success says Bolivian government

Doctors in Cuba removed a benign node from the vocal cords of Bolivia's President Evo Morales, the Bolivian government said.