MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for March 19th 2021
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Friday, March 19th 2021 - 15:09 UTC
Falkland Islands Government gives nod to public consultation on Marine Management Areas
The Falkland Islands Government’s Executive Council has approved the launch of a public consultation on a series of proposed Marine Management Areas (MMAs) in Falklands waters, according to documents published this week.
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Friday, March 19th 2021 - 09:46 UTC
Falklands ready to receive third batch of Covid-19 vaccines
The Falkland Islands Government has received confirmation that it will receive a third batch of Covid-19 vaccines and, while the exact timing is yet to be confirmed, it is anticipated that these will arrive in the week beginning 22 March.
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Friday, March 19th 2021 - 09:10 UTC
Banco do Brasil CEO resigns after clashing with Bolsonaro over an austerity plan to close 200 branches
Brazil’s largest state bank CEO quit on Thursday after crashing earlier this year with President Jair Bolsonaro over an austerity drive. Andre Brandao resigned as chief executive officer of Banco do Brasil SA, the nation’s second-biggest bank by assets, the company said in a regulatory filing.
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Friday, March 19th 2021 - 08:50 UTC
Argentina buying LNG cargoes from BP, preparing for the coming winter
Argentina's state-owned IEASA received offers from 14 companies to supply 24 LNG cargoes at an average price of US$ 6.50/mn Btu. All the offers are expected to be awarded for a total of US$ 330mn, according to the energy secretariat.
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Friday, March 19th 2021 - 08:46 UTC
New Brazilian health minister pledges to continue with Bolsonaro's policies
Brazil reported a record number of COVID-19 deaths just as the country's new health minister nominee pledged to continue the controversial policies of president Jair Bolsonaro, who has downplayed the severity of the disease.
