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Montevideo, April 24th 2024 - 16:12 UTC

Stories for 2022

  • Tuesday, April 12th 2022 - 10:11 UTC

    Price of diesel in the Falklands increases to 80p a liter

    Stanley Services petrol station

    The price of diesel in the Falkland Islands has risen. Gareth Goodwin from Stanley Services was quoted by Falklands Television saying volatility risen from the war in Ukraine following the Russian invasion has caused disruptions in global fuel markets.

  • Tuesday, April 12th 2022 - 10:09 UTC

    Falklands oil company shares skyrocket following extension of license

    Argos Resources is an oil and gas exploration company listed on AIM and based in the Falkland Islands

    Argos Resources shares surged 23% to 2.4p on news that the Falkland Islands government extended its second term PL001 license. The Falklands Islands-based explorer will not need to commit to any additional work to be granted the license between 1 May 2022 and the year-end.

  • Tuesday, April 12th 2022 - 09:57 UTC

    Falkland Islands' veterans get sneak peek at Navy’s formidable new frigate

    “It has been a fantastic” for these veterans who “enjoy a special link with HMS Glasgow,” explained Commander Mark Quinn with the new Type 26 HMS Glasgow.

    Royal Navy sailors and arms, security, and aerospace company BAE Systems welcomed Falkland veterans to Glasgow shipyard where the first Type 26 frigate is under construction. The 44 veterans all of whom served on the previous HMS Glasgow which saw action during the Falklands visited the BAE systems shipyard on April 9th to see the new HMS Glasgow.

  • Tuesday, April 12th 2022 - 09:56 UTC

    Argentine Post Office issues “Malvinas Unites US” stamp

    Vanesa Piesciorovski, president of the Argentine Post Office, Deputy minister Pablo Tettamanti and Guillermo Carmona head of the Malvinas, Antarctica and South Atlantic Special Desk

    The Argentine Post Office has launched a “Malvinas Unites US” stamp as part of the ongoing events of “Malvinas 40 Years Agenda” commemorating the South Atlantic conflict. The ceremony took place at the Palacio San Martín, the seat of the Argentine foreign ministry with the attendance of Pablo Tettamanti, Deputy minister; Guillermo Carmona head of the Malvinas, Antarctica and South Atlantic Special Desk and Vanesa Piesciorovski, president of the Argentine Post Office.

  • Tuesday, April 12th 2022 - 09:22 UTC

    Paraguayan health experts warn of risk of malaria

    In 2018, Paraguay was certified by the World Health Organization (WHO), as a country free of autochthonous transmission of malaria

    Paraguay's Health Ministry has advised that anyone returning from a country with malaria transmission and who presents fever, chills, headache, or any other discomfort should consult a physician. The disease is potentially fatal if not diagnosed and treated in time.

  • Tuesday, April 12th 2022 - 09:20 UTC

    Suspect found guilty of murdering British MP

    “I've done it because of the bombing. He deserved to die,” Ali said

    After just 18 minutes of deliberation, a British court has found an Islamic State sympathizer guilty of stabbing Conservative MP David Amess to death.

  • Tuesday, April 12th 2022 - 09:11 UTC

    Aerolíneas Argentinas returns to Cuba as ties between countries improve

    Frequencies are also being increased between Buenos Aires and other cities in the region, particularly Montevideo

    Aerolineas Argentinas has announced the resumption of flights to Cuba in July. The route had been lifted in 2016 due to political differences between Havana's regime and the administration of then-President Mauricio Macri.

  • Tuesday, April 12th 2022 - 09:04 UTC

    What is a non-dom? The tax status claimed by UK Chancellor Sunak’s wife and other wealthy people

    Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s wife, Akshata Murty, claims non-domicile (or “non-dom”) tax status, meaning that she does not have to pay UK taxes on income earned elsewhere

    By Ronen Palan (*) – It has emerged that British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s wife, Akshata Murty, claims non-domicile (or “non-dom”) tax status, meaning that she does not have to pay UK taxes on income earned elsewhere. This revelation has drawn criticism, especially in light of Sunak raising taxes for working households. An expert answers our questions.

  • Tuesday, April 12th 2022 - 09:00 UTC

    US State Dept. orders evacuation of Shanghai consulate

    Western analysts fear people in Shanghai will not be able to endure much longer cooped up in their homes and looting will most likely ensue sooner or later.

    The US State Department has ordered all non-essential staff at the consulate in the Chinese city of Shanghai to leave town altogether “due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and the impact of restrictions related to the People's Republic of China's response.”

  • Monday, April 11th 2022 - 23:42 UTC

    Brazil's military spends large amounts on Viagra and baldness drugs

    “We need to know why the government of President Jair Bolsonaro is spending money on Viagra, and in such a high amount,” Vaz said

    A Brazilian opposition congressman has demanded Monday that the Ministry of Defense delivers a plausible explanation for the purchase of 35,000 Viagra pills in addition to hair loss medication as shown in military budget documents.