Stories for 2024

Thursday, July 4th 2024 - 19:49 UTC
Internet becomes a basic service in Chile

Internet access has become a basic service in Chile just like drinking water, sanitation, and electricity, which renders it eligible for subsidies and other government-sponsored forms of assistance, it was reported from Santiago on Thursday.
Thursday, July 4th 2024 - 19:24 UTC
Labour's landslide victory believed imminent

Britain's Labour Party seemed poised to grab a decisive majority of around 270 MP posts in Thursday's snap elections as turnout surpassed even the most optimistic of expectations, it was reported from London.
Thursday, July 4th 2024 - 10:05 UTC
Uruguay to hold plebiscite on social security

Uruguay's Electoral Court has validated the required signatures therefore the South American country will be holding a plebiscite on social security concurrently with the Oct. 27 presidential elections, it was announced in Montevideo. The authorities said Wednesday that 276,167 signatures had been reached (10% of the citizens registered to vote).
Thursday, July 4th 2024 - 09:55 UTC
What can be expected on 4 July, Labour landslide or Conservative cataclysm

This Thursday's 4 general election in the United Kingdom could prove catastrophic for the Conservative Party and influence its future evolution. After 14 years in office, the Tories appear destined for what experts call the worst general election result in its 190-year history. The dimensions of this defeat would be such that, according to the polls, the current prime minister Rishi Sunak could even become the first head of government to lose his seat in the Commons.
Thursday, July 4th 2024 - 09:42 UTC
Only Michelle Obama could defeat Donald Trump, poll shows

After US President Joseph Biden's lackluster performance in the debate against his predecessor Donald Trump prompted numerous cries for his stepping down from this year's elections, a recent Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll showed that only former First Lady Michelle Obama could bring a Democratic ticket to victory on Nov. 5.
Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 - 23:55 UTC
Freezing temperatures in Falklands sponsor ice hockey revolution, but also burst pipes

Extreme low temperatures in the Falkland Islands have given a chance for hockey players and fans to practice on frozen ponds, which is the good side of the climate situation, but the Public Works Department Water Section has also advised the public about water usage which “at this time is fairly high”.
Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 - 23:11 UTC
Falklands congratulations of Scottish parliament on its 25th anniversary

Falkland Islands London Office representative, Richard Hyslop has been in Scotland to congratulate Holyrood, the Scottish parliament on its 25ty anniversary. Links between the Falkland Islands and Scotland are very close and significant, with Scottish MPs visiting the Islands and upholding the Islands rights to decide on its future and natural resources.
Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 - 23:03 UTC
Falklands New Power Station project in Stanley to begin, end of unplanned power cuts?

Following approval at Executive Council on Tuesday 25 June, the Falkland Islands Government Public Works Department can now proceed with the final design and delivery program for the New Power Station in Stanley.
Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 - 23:00 UTC
Falklands: Navitas updates emission assessment of Sea Lion environmental impact statement

The Israeli/US company preparing to extract oil from Falkland Islands waters, Navitas Petroleum Development and Production Ltd. (Navitas) has issued a revised Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) concerning its proposals for the drilling of oil wells and offshore production from the Sea Lion Field Northern Development Area, Phase 1 and 2, which includes additional information on atmospheric emissions.
Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 - 22:58 UTC
Falklands, Treasury drop-in sessions on withdrawing 1p and 2p coins

The Falkland Islands Treasury is holding information drop-in sessions on the withdrawal of one penny and two pennies coins and the recommended system of rounding.