Stories for August 2017

Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 07:25 UTC
Hunger, one of the main causes of migration to U.S. from the “Dry Corridor”

A new report presented at the headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS) finds that migration from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras to the United States is motivated in large part by poverty and hunger, aggravated by drought conditions associated with the El Niño phenomenon that began in 2014.
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 07:16 UTC
Southampton “invaded” by ten cruise vessels, with some 55.000 travelers

Southampton welcomed a £25 million boost to its economy over the weekend as ten cruise ships arrived in the city's port. Some 55,000 passengers were embarked and disembarked, splashing their cash in the city's hotels, restaurants and bars. Each of the ships, was estimated to bring a £2.5million boost to the city's economy.
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 06:55 UTC
The new cruise generation includes a 1.000 ft race track and a “space station”

Norwegian Cruise Line revealed a plethora of highlights that passengers can look forward to aboard the Norwegian Bliss in 2018. The cruise line's President and CEO Andy Stuart showcased some of the exciting concepts and firsts at sea during an exclusive event at Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.