MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for September 30th 2017
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Saturday, September 30th 2017 - 19:20 UTC
Falklands promotes investment in the tourist cruise sector
In response to calls from the Falklands cruise sector the Falkland Islands Tourism Board (FITB) has launched a new grant scheme to encourage investment in the cruise sector. Executive Director of FITB Stephanie Middleton said “Cruise operators tell us that they are keen to see more options for visitors when coming on shore.
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Saturday, September 30th 2017 - 13:27 UTC
Theresa May strongly defends free market capitalism during Band of England event
Britain's Theresa May has defended free market capitalism in a speech marking 20 years since the Bank of England was given the right to set interest rates. She said Britons should never forget the value of a free market economy.
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Saturday, September 30th 2017 - 13:16 UTC
Expectation: John F. Kennedy's assassination never seen documents could be released next month
The anticipated release of thousands of never-seen government documents related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination has scholars and armchair detectives buzzing. However, President Donald Trump could yet block the release of files that could shed light on a tragedy that has stirred conspiracy theories for decades.
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Saturday, September 30th 2017 - 13:01 UTC
Environmentalists call for conservation measures in South Sandwich Islands area
Environmental groups are coercing U.K. to protect and preserve one of the most remote area of the Antarctic. The South Sandwich Islands, on the edge of Antarctic remains rugged and uninhabited.
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Saturday, September 30th 2017 - 11:52 UTC
Half of the Falkland Islands wool clip has been forward sold
Landholdings General Manager Andy Pollard has reported that the wool market remains in a strong position, with demand increasing as customers view it as a more sustainable product than artificial fibres.
