MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for August 23rd 2017
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Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 10:29 UTC
An option for Falklands? Prototype technology for unearthing minefields in peat soil with fire
Engineers have developed prototype technology that uses controlled burning to partially reveal landmines buried in peat soil. The researchers from Imperial College London have developed technology called O-Revealer that ignites peat, causing a smoldering fire that strips the upper layer of soil to reveal the landmines, making it easier to dispose of them.
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Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 10:16 UTC
Gold Coast 2018 Queen's Baton Relay has arrived in Scotland
The Gold Coast 2018 Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) arrived in Scotland, marking the 42nd stop on its global tour in the build-up to next year’s Commonwealth Games in Australia. The Baton arrived from England and previously from the Falkland Islands (12 to 15 August).
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Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 09:55 UTC
Temer prepared to privatize one of Brazil's jewels of the crown
Brazil's surprise move to privatize Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA sent the utility's shares soaring nearly 50% on Tuesday as investors bet the plan augured further moves to loosen the government's grip on the economy.
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Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 09:32 UTC
Falklands issues coins in recognition of fisheries conservation policies
The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued new coins which recognize 30 years of work conducted by the Falkland Islands Fisheries Department (FIS) to help maintain fish populations around the Islands. FIS, responsible for the sustainable development of fisheries in the Falklands, was established in 1987.
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Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 09:25 UTC
British minister condemns removal of legislative powers from Venezuelan elected National Assembly
The British Minister for Europe and the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, strongly condemned the decision from the Venezuela Constituent Assembly announcing it will take over the established National Assembly's powers.
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Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 09:16 UTC
European Court of Justice with no jurisdiction in the UK after Brexit, says PM May government
The UK will no longer be under the “direct jurisdiction” of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) after Brexit, a government policy paper will say. Ministers say they want a “special partnership” with the EU, but it is “neither necessary nor appropriate” for the ECJ to police it. However critics say the word “direct” leaves room for the ECJ to still play a part.
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Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 09:03 UTC
Scotland and Wales question Westminster's “power grab” and “rejection of the principle of devolution”
The Scottish and Welsh first ministers have agreed to work together on amendments to the Brexit repeal Bill which they said is an “unashamed move to centralize decision-making power in Westminster”.
