Economy

Thursday, September 14th 2017 - 07:20 UTC
Falklands Offshore Minerals Environmental Legislation Consultation

The Falkland Islands Department of Mineral Resources is carrying out a public consultation on a range of proposed legislative measures applying to the offshore oil and gas industry.
Thursday, September 14th 2017 - 06:57 UTC
Brazilian billionaire brothers detained for suspected inside trading

Brazil’s federal police detained the CEO of JBS SA, the world’s No 1 meatpacker, saying he used insider information to avoid hefty losses related to a plea bargain signed earlier this year. Wesley Batista, who has been at the helm of JBS since 2011, was detained under an arrest warrant against him and his younger brother Joesley Batista for suspected insider trading.
Wednesday, September 13th 2017 - 10:27 UTC
Brazil's 2016/17 crop reached 238.7 million tons: 114 million tons of soybean

Brazil's 2016/2017 crop is expected to reach 238.7 million tons which is 28% higher than the previous year, because of better climate conditions and improved productivity, according to Conab, the country's agriculture stats and food supply company. This includes 114 million tons of soybeans and 97.71 million tons of corn.
Wednesday, September 13th 2017 - 10:09 UTC
US opens its market for Uruguay's ovine meat with bone

Uruguay has announced that the United States Federal Registry published that beginning 12 October Uruguayan ovine meat, with bone, will have access to the US market. This follows a long decades process which obtained its first milestone at the end of 2013, when access to the US market was granted to boneless lamb and mutton, with the first shipment in early 2014.
Wednesday, September 13th 2017 - 10:03 UTC
Fourth round of UK/EU Brexit negotiations postponed until 25th September

The next round of Brexit talks has been postponed by a week to “allow more time for consultation”. The fourth round of UK-EU negotiations, due to begin on 18 September, will start on the 25th instead.
Tuesday, September 12th 2017 - 09:45 UTC
Falklands' Stamps: An indication of sovereignty and a promotional opportunity

By Andrew Francis FIG Postmaster - A country's stamp issues are important for many reasons. They are an indication of sovereignty, are a chance to promote the country throughout the world and raise money for the government.
Tuesday, September 12th 2017 - 09:32 UTC
FAO forecasts an all time record global cereal production

Global food prices dipped in August, mainly as the prospect of bumper cereal harvests pushed up expectations for larger grain inventories. The FAO Food Price Index declined 1.3% from July, averaging 176.6 points in August.
Tuesday, September 12th 2017 - 09:21 UTC
Brazil's air commercial industry considers building a factory in China

Brazilian aeronautical company Embraer plans to analyze the possibility of building a factory in China to manufacture jet aircraft for the commercial aviation segment, the company’s chief executive said.
Tuesday, September 12th 2017 - 09:14 UTC
PM May rings President Trump over a threat to Bombardier jobs in Belfast

Prime Minister Theresa May has phoned US President Donald Trump over a threat to jobs at Bombardier in Belfast from a trade dispute. In 2016, Canadian firm Bombardier won an order to supply up to 125 CSeries passenger jets to US airline Delta. The wings for the CSeries are made at Bombardier's Belfast plant.
Monday, September 11th 2017 - 19:23 UTC
Scottish minister wants greater involvement in the UK Brexit process

Scotland's Brexit minister has called for a “radical shift” in how the UK government deals with the devolved nations. Michael Russell urged greater involvement from the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish administrations in the Brexit process claiming Scottish ministers have not been consulted on several key papers.