International

Monday, February 13th 2017 - 09:14 UTC
Some 200 stranded whales in New Zealand managed to refloat, but 350 have died

Some 200 stranded whales in New Zealand managed to refloat themselves overnight and swim away, while volunteers managed to save another 17 whales at high tide. More than 650 pilot whales had beached themselves along Farewell Spit at the tip of the South Island in two separate mass stranding over recent days.
Monday, February 13th 2017 - 09:07 UTC
Falklands: Red Cross advance team collects information for forensic team

The International Red Cross mission which spent nine days in the Falklands gathering information and finalizing plans for the team that will identify Argentine unknown soldiers buried in the Darwin cemetery sometime in June/July, have left the Islands.
Sunday, February 12th 2017 - 21:14 UTC
Falklands' government portfolio investments total over £ 160 million

Two managers from Newton Investment Management gave a presentation to the Falkland Islands elected government Standing Finance Committee (SFC) and members of the public on Wednesday on the Government’s investment portfolio.
Sunday, February 12th 2017 - 13:50 UTC
Spain and EC address Brexit consequences for the fish industry

Spain's Secretary General of Fisheries from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment Alberto Lopez Asenjo has met with representatives of the European Commission (EC) to address the consequences of Brexit for the Spanish fishing fleet and its markets.
Saturday, February 11th 2017 - 13:29 UTC
German top banker warns London could lose role as gateway to Europe's financial hub

One of Germany's most senior banking regulators has warned London that it is likely to lose its role as “the gateway to Europe” for vital financial services. Dr Andreas Dombret, executive board member for the German central bank, the Bundesbank, said that even if banking rules were “equivalent” between the UK and the rest of the European Union that was “miles away from access to the single market”.
Saturday, February 11th 2017 - 10:40 UTC
Malcorra hopes to meet Tillerson and arrange a Trump/Macri summit

Argentine foreign minister Susana Malcorra said that she will be meeting Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and expects to advance in arranging a meeting between presidents Donald Trump and Mauricio Macri, as had been agreed when the two spoke on the phone in late November.
Saturday, February 11th 2017 - 08:44 UTC
Falklands lawmaker meets PM May; OTs Brexit discussions in London

Falkland Islands Member of the Legislative Assembly, Michael Poole has had a busy week in London which included a visit to Number 10 Downing Street where he met Prime Minister Theresa May.
Saturday, February 11th 2017 - 08:20 UTC
Trump pledges to honor the “One China” following a phone call with President Xi

US President Donald Trump has climbed down on past threats and agreed to honour the so-called “One China” policy. He backed the long-standing agreement during a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the White House said. The One China policy states that there is only one Chinese government.
Saturday, February 11th 2017 - 07:51 UTC
Brexit Bill faces Lords' battle, where Tories do not have a majority

Prime Minister Theresa May will face a parliamentary battle to get her Brexit Bill through the House of Lords as Labour launched its effort to rewrite the legislation. The House of Commons overwhelmingly backed legislation allowing the PM May to formally begin Brexit without altering it, but the British Government will face a stiffer test in the Lords where the Tories do not have a majority.
Saturday, February 11th 2017 - 07:14 UTC
UK's “exit bill” £ 48 billion? “It would be like leaving a bar without paying for your drinks”

The European Commission has refused to discuss the size of the “exit bill” to be handed to the UK when it withdraws from the EU, amid reports the demand has been fixed at around £48 billion.