Stories for 2024

Wednesday, March 27th 2024 - 11:45 UTC
Maduro's regime consolidating as a dictatorship, says Uruguay's FM

Uruguay's Foreign Minister Omar Paganini Tuesday said that Nicolás Maduro's regime was “consolidating itself as a dictatorship” after the main opposition candidates were unable to compete in the July 28 presidential elections. Paganini also underlined that Venezuela was “moving away from any possible democratic practice.”
Wednesday, March 27th 2024 - 11:10 UTC
HMS Coventry recovered Cross of Nails commemorated on canvas

Four decades after the Cross of Nails was recovered from HMS Coventry off the Falklands, one of the team involved in the delicate operation has had it commemorated on canvas. Emerging from the depths a diver clasps the Cross – symbol of a city, a Royal Navy warship and hope over suffering – in a tribute to the men lost when the warship went down, and the men who dived to the wreck on the secret recovery operation.
Wednesday, March 27th 2024 - 11:06 UTC
Improving education in Britain’s Overseas Territories

By Alicia Kearns

When we talk about education in the UK it’s easy to forget that around the world there are numerous British Overseas Territories (OT) that are also busy educating young people for the future.
Wednesday, March 27th 2024 - 11:03 UTC
Falklands: soon release of files on bombing of RFA Sir Galahad at Bluff Cove

Two secret Falkland Islands War files related to the bombing of the navy support ship Sir Galahad could soon be released, Defense minister Andrew Murrison told the Commons. “Government was considering releasing the files related to the disaster, subject to legal checks,” he said and suggesting more details could be released in coming months rather that years.
Wednesday, March 27th 2024 - 10:52 UTC
Power outages hit Argentine Embassy in Caracas after granting asylum to opposition leaders

The Government of President Javier Milei denounced the power outage at the Argentine Embassy in Caracas after the Libertarian administration granted asylum to a group of Venezuelan nationals chased by the Nicolás Maduro regime.
Wednesday, March 27th 2024 - 10:46 UTC
Argentine Defense Minister signs letter of intent to buy Danish F-16s

Defense Minister Luis Petri of Argentina and Troels Lund Poulsen of Denmark Tuesday signed a letter of intent in Buenos Aires whereby the South American country will purchase 24 second-hand US-built supersonic Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets for some US$ 300 million. US Ambassador Marc Stanley was also present at the ceremony as a token of Washington's acquiescence to the operation
Tuesday, March 26th 2024 - 20:55 UTC
Asunción's Lower House condemns US Senate's decision banning Paraguayan beef

Paraguay's Lower House unanimously passed a resolution objecting to the US Senate's decision to ban meat imports from the South American country while urging lawmakers in Washington DC to honor the technical reports attesting to the safety of the merchandise, it was reported in Asunción.
Tuesday, March 26th 2024 - 20:29 UTC
Brazilian FM talks global peace with Russian counterpart

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira held a telephone conversation Tuesday with his Russian colleague Sergei Lavrov during which they reviewed the recent terrorist attack in Moscow and the UN Security Council resolution ordering an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, among other topics. The South American diplomat offered his country's help to cool down the spiraling global tensions.
Tuesday, March 26th 2024 - 19:56 UTC
Baltimore port traffic affected after astray ship downs bridge

A powerless large cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, early Tuesday, leading to the structure's collapse while many people had to be rescued from the Patapsco River. The FBI ruled out any link with foreign-sponsored terrorism. Opened in 1977, the bridge was named after the author of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Tuesday, March 26th 2024 - 12:06 UTC
Falkland Islands' A+ rating retained, signals economic strength

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has announced the retention of its global A+ sovereign rating by S&P Global Ratings, with a stable outlook. This rating reflects the government's strong financial capacity and prudent fiscal policies.