Stories for October 2019

Wednesday, October 2nd 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Falklands appoints new Director of Policy and Economic Development

The Falkland Islands Government announced on Tuesday the appointment of Andrew Gaule as the new of Director of Policy and Economic Development. Andrew is due to arrive in the Islands on 2 November 2019 to allow for a seamless handover from the current Director Diane Simsovic.
Wednesday, October 2nd 2019 - 09:54 UTC
OAS General Secretariat statement on the situation in Peru

It is the political responsibility of the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (GS / OAS) to ensure compliance with the effective exercise of representative democracy as the basis of the rule of law and constitutional regimes.
Wednesday, October 2nd 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Giant 350bn tons of ice calve from the Amery shelf in Antarctica

For nearly 20 years, researchers have closely watched a “loose tooth” of ice dangle from the edge of the Antarctic ice sheet, waiting for it to detach.
Wednesday, October 2nd 2019 - 09:48 UTC
Brazilian industrial production rose in August at its fastest pace in over a year

Industrial production in Brazil rose in August at its fastest pace in more than a year, official figures on Tuesday showed, a sign that Latin America’s largest economy may slowly be turning a corner after flirting with recession earlier in the year.
Wednesday, October 2nd 2019 - 09:25 UTC
A 50p Falklands' coin with the wrong Rockhopper penguin variety nets £114 online

A rare 50p coin from the Falkland Islands has sold for almost £114 online, thanks to a subtle blunder. The silver coin was minted as part of a set of four penguin-themed 50ps designed to celebrate the wildlife on the British isles back in 2017. The original 50p coins featured the wrong variety of Rockhopper penguin
Wednesday, October 2nd 2019 - 09:11 UTC
WHO launches digital app to improve care for older people

On the International Day of Older Persons, October first, the World Health Organization (WHO) is launching a package of tools, including a digital application to help health and social workers provide better care for older people.
Wednesday, October 2nd 2019 - 09:08 UTC
INIDEP launches “Marine and Fisheries Sciences” publication in English and Spanish

The Argentine Fisheries Research and Development Institute, INIDEP, based in Mar del Plata has re-launched a historic scientific magazine, now re-baptized “Marine and Fisheries Sciences” with the purpose of circulating the work and papers from the institute.
Wednesday, October 2nd 2019 - 09:00 UTC
China displays its military muscle with an impressive parade on the 70th anniversary of the communist revolution

China celebrated its growing power and confidence with a big display of military hardware and goose-stepping troops in Beijing on Tuesday, overseen by President Xi Jinping, who pledged peaceful development on Communist China’s 70th birthday.
Wednesday, October 2nd 2019 - 08:33 UTC
Bolsonaro will attend the enthronement of Japanese emperor Narushito

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday he will attend the enthronement ceremony of Japanese Emperor Naruhito scheduled for Oct 22 as part of a tour of Asia and the Middle East.
Wednesday, October 2nd 2019 - 08:27 UTC
Bolsonaro signs decree expanding soft financing for farmers

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday signed a decree with a variety of measures to expand financing for farmers. The measures include the creation of a “fraternal” fund that will provide an estimated 5 billion reais (US$ 1.20 billion) in additional credit for the sector, according to Rogerio Miranda, the Economy Ministry's deputy secretary for agriculture policy.