Stories for January 2019

Friday, January 4th 2019 - 08:40 UTC
UK redeploying Royal Navy patrols to the Channel to deter migrant crossings

Royal Navy patrol ship has been sent to the English Channel to deter migrant crossings, the Ministry of Defense has confirmed. Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson said HMS Mersey would “help prevent migrants from making the dangerous journey”.
Friday, January 4th 2019 - 06:55 UTC
Falklands to consider options to enlarge international airport terminal

Options for the extension of the Falkland Islands' Mount Pleasant airport passenger terminal will be considered by the local elected authorities in the coming weeks. According to Penguin News, quoting lawmaker MLA Barry Elsby, options will be put before the Executive Council early in the new year.
Friday, January 4th 2019 - 06:02 UTC
Falklands: Argentina calls for sovereignty negotiations as it recalls 3 January 1833

In an official release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Argentina recalled that 186 years ago, on 3 January 1833, “UK military forces illegally occupied and usurped the Malvinas Islands and adjoining maritime spaces in the South Atlantic”.
Friday, January 4th 2019 - 03:18 UTC
Falkland Islander in expedition to locate Shackleton's stricken “Endurance” in Antarctica

An Antarctic scientific expedition aiming to understand the secrets of a giant iceberg will also attempt to locate Ernest Shackleton’s stricken Endurance in the Weddell Sea, according to reports in The Guardian.
Friday, January 4th 2019 - 03:06 UTC
The Falkland Islander that helped search for the Argentine submarine ARA San Juan

Everybody is aware of the recent hunt for the lost Argentine submarine San Juan, but what only a few know is that Falkland maritime archaeologist Mensun Bound was one of the team on board the Seabed Constructor, the ship that conducted the search.
Friday, January 4th 2019 - 02:52 UTC
Relations with Falklands could improve if Argentina behaves as a good neighbour rather than a greedy colonial power

Martin Ezequiel Dinatale, a member of Argentine news agency Infobae staff, sent Falklands' lawmaker MLA Roger Spinks a questionnaire on current and future relations between the peoples of Argentina and the Falklands, particularly since the announced latest agreement for a second commercial air link this time between the Islands and Brazil with a stopover at Cordoba, second largest Argentine city.
Thursday, January 3rd 2019 - 09:00 UTC
Paraguayan group buys 124 YPF gasoline stations in 17 Argentine provinces

The Paraguay group Delta Patagonia has signed an agreement with Argentina's managed oil company YPF for the acquisition of 124 gas stations in 17 provinces. The service stations will now operate under the brand Gulf Combustibles.
Thursday, January 3rd 2019 - 08:52 UTC
Apple rattles markets as its sales slow down more than expected: CEO Tim Cook blames China

Apple has rattled investors with news that its sales have been slowing, blaming economic weakness in China. In a surprise disclosure, the iPhone maker said it anticipated revenue of about US$ 84bn for the three months to 29 December. In November it forecast sales of at least US$ 89bn - a prediction that had already disappointed investors.
Thursday, January 3rd 2019 - 08:46 UTC
Illegal migrants: UK redeploys patrol vessels from Mediterranean to the Channel

An Iranian national and a British man have been arrested on suspicion of arranging the “illegal movement of migrants” across the English Channel. The National Crime Agency said the 33-year-old Iranian and 24-year-old Briton were held in Manchester. It comes after the government redeployed patrol vessels from the Mediterranean amid concerns over a rising number of crossings.
Thursday, January 3rd 2019 - 08:39 UTC
Bluefin tuna back in UK waters: long term ocean current warming

Growing numbers of bluefin tuna are being seen in the waters around the UK because of the warming impact of a long-term ocean current say researchers. These large, speedy fish are a globally endangered species and almost disappeared from the UK around 40 years ago.