Stories for March 2022

Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
The IMF's Agreement with Argentina Could Be a Game Changer

By Joseph E. Stiglitz and Mark Weisbrot – After long pushing failed belt-tightening policies, the International Monetary Fund has agreed to a deal that will allow Argentina's government to pursue a pro-growth strategy. The task now will be to manage the inevitable shocks that will come from today's tumultuous global economic environment.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:43 UTC
A very special Commonwealth Day: 54 countries celebrate 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II reign

Commonwealth Day will be commemorated by 54 countries across the world on 14 March, honoring their shared values and rich diversity as members of the Commonwealth.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:36 UTC
Russians blamed for the killing of US reporter in Ukraine

US film reporter Brent Renaud was killed Sunday in Ukraine when his vehicle was hit at a checkpoint just outside Kyiv, specifically in Irpin.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:32 UTC
Nuncio expelled from Nicaragua, opposition leader found guilty

Vatican authorities have condemned over the weekend the decision by Nicaragua's regime of Commander Daniel Ortega to expel the nuncio from Managua. The Central American government's measure was enacted a week ago but not until this weekend was it made public, it was reported.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:21 UTC
Presidents of Bolivia, Peru discuss bilateral issues while in Chile

The Presidents of Peru -Pedro Castillo Terrones- and Bolivia -Luis Arce Catacora- held a private meeting in Santigo de Chile on the sides of Gabriel Boric Font's inauguration to discuss the possibility of supplying Peru with LPG, among other issues.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
Nicaragua announces new deep-water port in Bluefields

Nicaragua is to build a deep-water seaport in Bluefields, according to an announcement made last week by Virgilio Silva, chairman of the National Port Company.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:00 UTC
State-Owned Enterprises essential in global recovery, G20 reviews

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair last week played a key role during discussions in Jakarta regarding global health actions towards a prompt recovery. State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) were found to be pivotal in this regard. Indonesia this year presides over the G20.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 08:35 UTC
St Helena/South Africa flights will resume March 26, Jamestown

The St Helena government has announced the resumption of Airlink flights between Johannesburg, South Africa, and St Helena island commending 26 March. The Airlink service has been discontinued since March 20 because of the pandemic. The resumption also means a monthly inter-island service to Ascension Island.
Sunday, March 13th 2022 - 20:04 UTC
Who moved the island? For 85 years Henderson island has been in the “wrong place”

Sailors on a Royal Navy warship have proved a remote Pacific island has been in the 'wrong place' for 85 years. Henderson Island in the South Pacific is one mile south of the position marked on charts used by mariners the world over since 1937.
Sunday, March 13th 2022 - 19:59 UTC
Prince of Wales will lead the annual Commonwealth Day service

The Queen will not attend the annual Commonwealth Day service with senior Royals and instead be represented by the Prince of Wales, Buckingham Palace has announced.