Stories for May 1st 2020

Friday, May 1st 2020 - 21:57 UTC
Falklands goal to keep Islands Covid-19 free: testing facility should be running by next week

Falkland Islands lawmaker MLA Barry Elsby called for efforts to focus on keeping the country as Covid-19 free as possible. Speaking to Penguin News on Wednesday, MLA Elsby said that the Falklands’ isolation presents an opportunity to remain relatively Covid-19 free, adding that “as much should be done as possible” to maintain that state of affairs.
Friday, May 1st 2020 - 21:56 UTC
Falklands congratulates 'Colonel' Tom Moore on his 100th birthday and amazing contribution to the NHS

The Falkland Islands has joined in paying tribute to the remarkable Captain Tom Moore, on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Captain Tom, now made an honorary colonel, has raised more than 30 million pounds for the NHS by walking laps of his back garden.
Friday, May 1st 2020 - 21:41 UTC
Falklands recalls first loss at Goose Green in May 1982, and the incarceration of local residents by Argentine forces

The Falkland Islands are preparing for the commemoration of significant anniversaries of events from the 1982 conflict when Argentine forces invaded the country. The first of these will take place at 2pm on Sunday 3 May, when a short memorial service will be held at Goose Green to mark the death of Lieutenant Nick Taylor.
Friday, May 1st 2020 - 08:32 UTC
Falklands' population remains free of positive tested COVID-19 cases

A statement on the status of the current restrictions, and updates, will be made on Friday by the Chief Executive, Barry Rowland. This is part of the permanent information that FIG provides to the community on the coronavirus challenge.
Friday, May 1st 2020 - 08:31 UTC
US looking into Mexican firms involved in oil for food accord with Venezuela

The U.S. State Department, the Treasury Department and the U.S. Embassy in Mexico are investigating at least two Mexican firms involved in an oil-for-food pact signed in 2019 with Venezuela’s government, U.S. officials said.
Friday, May 1st 2020 - 08:27 UTC
Rockhopper, Premier and Navitas LP confirm Falklands' Sea Lion farm-in agreement

Rockhopper Exploration has provided an update on its previously announced Heads of Terms with Navitas Petroleum LP to farm into the Sea Lion project in the North Falkland Basin.
Friday, May 1st 2020 - 08:15 UTC
Pot banging in Argentina to protest release of inmates; government argues it is to slow spread of COVID-19

Argentines staged loud protests in Buenos Aires and most large cities on Thursday evening, banging pots from balconies, and later applauding, in a show of opposition to the government's release of prisoners, allegedly to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Friday, May 1st 2020 - 08:12 UTC
International Workers Day message from ILO Director General

By Guy Ryder (*) – In the time of coronavirus, the big challenge for most of us is how to protect ourselves and our families from the virus and how to hold on to our jobs. For policymakers, that translates into beating the pandemic without doing irreversible damage to the economy in the process.
Friday, May 1st 2020 - 08:08 UTC
Cargill strongly supports Brazil and its global breadbasket position

The volume of agricultural commodities originated, processed and traded in Brazil by Cargill Inc rose by 12% in 2019 as the U.S.-based firm makes the most from its presence in one of the world’s largest breadbaskets.
Friday, May 1st 2020 - 08:03 UTC
Russian Prime Minister in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has told President Vladimir Putin that he had been diagnosed with the coronavirus and was temporarily stepping down to recover. Mishustin, 54, suggested that First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov serve as acting prime minister in his absence. Putin, who appointed Mishustin in January, supported the proposal.