Stories for 2022

Friday, March 25th 2022 - 09:29 UTC
Potash prices have more than trebled and keep climbing

Potash prices, a key element used as fertilizer have more than trebled compared to a year ago. The mineral which was trading at US$ 300 a ton in early 2021, has now skyrocketed to US$ 1,100 a ton, and with not many prospects of returning to normal levels given the ongoing month-long war in Ukraine following on the Russian invasion.
Friday, March 25th 2022 - 09:22 UTC
Drought hits Paraguayan soybean production

Paraguay's meager output of soybeans this year will prevent it from capitalizing on soaring international prices, it was reported in Asunción.
Friday, March 25th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
Falklands Chamber of Commerce satisfied port project advances, but warns FIG on “gaps and issues”

The Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce has reacted positively to news that the new port construction will go ahead. Invited to respond to the news in the light of recent controversy (FIG approved the Port Development Planning application despite a recommendation against by the Planning and Building Committee) a spokesperson for the Chamber responded to the Penguin News as follows:
Thursday, March 24th 2022 - 22:40 UTC
Thousands of Argentines march 46 years after coup d'état

Tens of thousands of Argentines marched again to Buenos Aires’ Plaza de Mayo (Mayo Square) on Thursday, 46 years after the coup d'état that installed a dictatorship responsible for tens of thousands of disappearances, exiles and executions in clandestine centers.
Thursday, March 24th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
UN calls for early warning systems against extreme weather and climate change on World Meteorological Day

The UN set an ambitious five year deadline on Wednesday for countries to ensure that citizens worldwide are protected by early warning systems against extreme weather and climate change, the UN chief announced, marking World Meteorological Day.
Thursday, March 24th 2022 - 09:31 UTC
Uruguay's economy grows 4.4% in 2021, Central Bank says

According to a study by Uruguay's Central Bank released Wednesday, the country's economy has grown 4.4% in 2021, despite all COVID-19 restrictions. The new figures show a recovery from 2020's fall due to the sanitary measures in force, which led to a decline in GDP of 5.9%.
Thursday, March 24th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
Signy Research station 75th anniversary; RRS Sir David Attenborough visit

This week RRS Sir David Attenborough visited South Georgia arriving at the upgraded wharf for the first time at King Edward Point marking a new chapter for polar science
Thursday, March 24th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
WHO Ukraine report: 28 days of war, 64 verified attacks on health care, and 18 million people affected

One month of war has had a devastating impact on Ukraine’s health system, severely restricted access to services, and triggered an urgent need to treat trauma injuries and chronic conditions. Destroyed health infrastructure and disrupted chains of medical supplies now pose a grave threat to millions of people.
Thursday, March 24th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
Falklands' War Mapping Project expected to begin this month at Mount Tumbledown

Waterloo Uncovered, the groundbreaking charity that combines archaeology with veteran care and recovery, will be visiting the Falkland Islands this month to begin the first intensive archaeological survey of its battlefields.
Thursday, March 24th 2022 - 09:29 UTC
Third dose of vaccine mandatory to lead normal life in Peru

Peruvian health authorities Wednesday announced the third dose of COVID-19 vaccine will be needed for people willing to enter public buildings and indoor private spaces effectively April 1.