Stories for 2024

Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 17:26 UTC
Cayman Islands assume presidency of UKOTA; Falklands annual time is up

The Cayman Islands has been elected to assume the Presidency of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) following its annual general meeting held earlier this week. Cayman will take over from the Falkland Islands
Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 17:00 UTC
“Land Rover of the skies manufacturer” facing financial problems

Six months after Isle of Wight aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman launched a plan to quadruple its output, the historic firm's future hangs in the balance. The maker of the affectingly known 'Land Rover of the skies' is considering bringing in administrators, according to reports.
Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 15:21 UTC
Farmers conflict in EU expected to escalate following parliament approval of Nature Restoration Law

The farmers conflict in the European Union can only be expected to escalate following the approval this week by the EU parliament of the Nature Restoring Law which targets farm land and the agricultural sector asked lawmakers to reject the bill.
Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 10:59 UTC
Argentina: Feud with Patagonian provinces not settled despite judiciary ruling

A Federal Judge in Rawson ruled Tuesday that the national government of Argentine President Javier Milei should have not withheld the so-called co-participation funds owed to the province of Chubut. Nevertheless, Buenos Aires will reportedly take the case to the federal Supreme Court. Hence, the matter is far from settled.
Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 10:55 UTC
Bullrich warns rebel governors with reprisals

Argentina's Security Patricia Bullrich strongly cautioned all provincial governors who announced measures in reprisal for the federal government's decision to cut funding to provincial administrations already in debt with the national coffers. “All the resources of the State will go against those who want to rebel,” Bullrich stressed.
Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 10:51 UTC
Almost all of Peru under dengue health emergency

Peruvian authorities declared a state of health emergency in 20 of the country's 25 regions due to an outbreak of dengue fever. ”Tomorrow 20 regions of the country will be declared in sanitary emergency for a period of 90 days due to (the cases of) dengue,” Prime Minister Alberto Otárola announced. The state of health emergency allows the authorities to grant a larger budget to combat the disease, among other measures.
Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 10:47 UTC
Police raids leave at least 7 dead in Rio favelas

A large-scale deployment by the Police in various Rio de Janeiro favelas (slums) has left at least seven people dead after gunfights between law enforcement officers and suspected criminals, it was reported. Two servicemen were wounded.
Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 10:40 UTC
Uruguay's Labor Minister pledges crackdown on human trafficking

Uruguay's Labor Minister Pablo Mieres announced Tuesday that his agency would “increase surprise inspections,” it was reported in Montevideo. The measure was announced after the discovery of a human trafficking network in the mining sector of the department (province) of Artigas bordering both Argentina and Brazil.
Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 10:35 UTC
Argentina Leading steel producer to cut output due to crisis

Argentine steel producer Acindar will stop output at its four plants in the country between March 18 and April 15 as a result of the country's recession which led to a drop in sales of around 40%, it was announced Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 00:42 UTC
Falkland Islands Government Office organise London visits for young Islanders

The Falkland Islands Government Office, London recently organised for young Falkland Islanders studying in the UK to visit London for the day in order to build their confidence and to see some of the capital’s outstanding historical attractions.