Economy

Wednesday, September 27th 2017 - 19:32 UTC
Falklands promote horticulture to cut costly and vulnerable import of fresh foods

The Falkland Islands Development Corporation, FIDC, announced the latest phase of their Fresh for the Future program, bringing new commercial entrants into the horticulture market, as well as assisting keen amateur growers to step up with a training program to develop skills that may be applied over a range of production situations and optimizing crop performance.
Wednesday, September 27th 2017 - 06:43 UTC
UK Export Finance is increasing its support for British trade with Uruguay

UK Export Finance (UKEF) support available for trade with Uruguay is increasing to up to £4 billion, meaning an additional £2.25 billion in support for UK companies exporting to Uruguay and for Uruguayan buyers of UK goods and services. This finance can be used to support projects across numerous sectors including infrastructure.
Wednesday, September 27th 2017 - 06:18 UTC
NAFTA: Trudeau predicts “tough days ahead” ahead for negotiators

The top U.S. negotiator at talks to modernize the NAFTA trade pact dismissed questions about why his team had so far failed to produce specific proposals on key issues, saying “I don’t see a problem.” Officials from the United States, Mexico and Canada are in Ottawa for the third of seven planned rounds of talks.
Wednesday, September 27th 2017 - 06:01 UTC
Falklands: balancing financial prudence with the need to invest in a large capital program.

James Wilson is the new Financial Secretary within the Falkland Islands Government. A position some think is the equivalent to the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the UK Government. There are, however, some major differences: James is not a politician but a civil servant.
Tuesday, September 26th 2017 - 13:06 UTC
Brazilian government revokes decree opening Amazon reserve to mining

The Brazilian government has revoked a controversial decree that would have opened up a vast reserve in the Amazon to commercial mining. The area, covering 46,000 sq km, straddles the northern states of Amapa and Para and is thought to be rich in gold, iron, manganese and other minerals.
Tuesday, September 26th 2017 - 13:04 UTC
Argentina's GDP expands 2,7% in second quarter over a year ago

Argentina’s gross domestic product grew 2.7% in the second quarter versus the same period last year and expanded by 0.7% versus the first three months of 2017, the government’s Indec statistics agency said.
Tuesday, September 26th 2017 - 11:35 UTC
Brazil's beef exports recovering strongly: 1.91m tons forecasted in 2018

Brazil's beef exports will return close to a record high net year, encouraged by revived growth in the cattle herd, and the industry's success in avoiding lasting bans from importers over a slaughterhouse scandal.
Tuesday, September 26th 2017 - 07:58 UTC
Argentina to suspend fuels price-setting system in October

The government of Argentina is planning to suspend a price-setting system for domestic fuel sales next month thanks to the recent rise in global oil prices, the country’s energy and mining minister said Monday.
Tuesday, September 26th 2017 - 07:51 UTC
PM May/Tusk meeting to advance on the Florence “constructive” speech

British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet European Council President Donald Tusk on Tuesday - the first time since the PM set out plans for a two-year transition period post-Brexit. It comes a month before the council will decide whether sufficient progress has been made to begin trade talks.
Monday, September 25th 2017 - 13:02 UTC
Ushuaia expects some 300 calls this 2017/18 cruise season; 42 vessels will be touring Antarctica

Ushuaia, capital of Argentine Tierra del Fuego is expecting some 300 calls this 2017/18 cruise season, involving 42 vessels, 31 of which will be travelling on to Antarctica, according to InFueTur, the Tierra del Fuego tourism office.