Stories for 2022

Friday, November 18th 2022 - 09:56 UTC
Venezuela after Guyana's oil claiming border dispute in The Hague

“We will demonstrate Guyana's claim is inadmissible,” Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said on Thursday to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, which is the United Nations' highest for resolving disputes between states.
Friday, November 18th 2022 - 09:49 UTC
Sei whale breeding song identified for the first time in Falklands' waters

Acoustic research by wildlife charity, Falklands Conservation (FC), and the non-profit African Aquatic Conservation Fund (AACF), has revealed seasonal singing by sei whales in the Falkland Islands, documenting a breeding song display in this Endangered cetacean for the first time.
Friday, November 18th 2022 - 09:43 UTC
Drones survey wildlife populations in South Georgia

Next-generation fixed-wing drones, capable of operating autonomously beyond the standard visual line of sight, are creating datasets of major wildlife populations around South Georgia for long-term monitoring to aid conservation efforts.
Friday, November 18th 2022 - 09:33 UTC
Princess Anne and Parliamentary Group at Falklands' Liberation Monument for Act of Remembrance

Princess Anne, King Charles III sister, and a group of MPs, are currently in the Falkland Islands and the following arrangements have been made for Friday 18 November 2022 to enable Her Royal Highness and the All Party Parliamentarian Group to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands.
Friday, November 18th 2022 - 09:23 UTC
UK in recession; Autumn plan anticipates £30 billion in spending cuts and £25 billion in tax hikes.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt announced on Thursday a £55 billion fiscal plan with £30 billion in spending cuts and £25 billion in tax hikes. The measures which anticipate a cold winter and long recession in the UK, included an extra two-year freeze on income tax thresholds and a lowering of the top rate of income tax to £125,140
Friday, November 18th 2022 - 09:22 UTC
Lula to enforce international climate-related agreements

Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Thursday pledged to enforce the international climate-related agreements once he takes office on Jan. 1 while advocating for global governance regarding these matters.
Friday, November 18th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
“Huge thank you”, for the success of Veterans pilgrimage to Falklands

The success of the November 9/15 visit to the Falkland Islands of 130 Falklands Veterans and next of kin, has been underlined by the Chair of the 40th anniversary Committee and Governor Alison Blake. Letters of gratitude to all the Falkland Islanders for their generosity in hosting and caring for the visitors have been published in the Penguin News.
Friday, November 18th 2022 - 09:17 UTC
Inflation projections in Brazil lowered yet again

Brazil's Economy Ministry Thursday released its Macrofiscal Bulletin, which showed that inflation for the year 2022 is projected to amount to 5.85%, an improvement from the previous 6.3% forecast.
Friday, November 18th 2022 - 09:12 UTC
Argentina granted US$ 125mn loan from IDB

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a US$ 125 million loan for Argentina to strengthen the country's agricultural health services and the sustainability of its marine resources, it was announced Thursday.
Friday, November 18th 2022 - 09:12 UTC
Polar navigation to be revolutionized and more efficient with AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will enable ships navigating in polar ocean conditions to be more efficient using a new route planning tool created by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) researchers. The tool aims to reduce carbon emissions and optimize science.