International

Thursday, January 13th 2022 - 09:49 UTC
Bolsonaro “welcomes” Omicron – angers WHO

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Wednesday said the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 was “welcome” in Brazil, because it “may point to the end of the pandemic.”
Thursday, January 13th 2022 - 09:48 UTC
World economy is facing Covid-19, inflation and policy uncertainty, Global Economic Prospects

Following a strong rebound in 2021, the global economy is entering a pronounced slowdown amid fresh threats from COVID-19 variants and a rise in inflation, debt, and income inequality that could endanger the recovery in emerging and developing economies, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Global growth is expected to decelerate markedly from 5.5% in 2021 to 4.1% in 2022 and 3.2% in 2023 as pent-up demand dissipates and as fiscal and monetary support is unwound across the world.
Thursday, January 13th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
ECLAC foresees growth rate in 2022 around one third of that of 2021

Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean will slow down in 2022 to 2.1%, after a 6.2% increase on average last year, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) forecast Wednesday in a study.
Wednesday, January 12th 2022 - 09:59 UTC
Argentina claims Wallace's remarks are “inappropriate and unacceptable”

The Argentine foreign ministry reacted strongly to Defense Secretary Ben Wallace's statements published on Monday in the Daily Telegraph arguing that his belligerent threats and denigratory remarks towards Argentina are not compatible with the current level of diplomatic relations.
Wednesday, January 12th 2022 - 09:49 UTC
On Margaret Thatcher Day, Secretary Wallace said “Britain will continue to stand up to bullies”

On Monday UK Defense secretary told the Falklands 40 Margaret Thatcher Day Lecture that Britain will continue to “stand up to bullies” wherever in the world they happen to be situated. He said: “Our enemies should not doubt Britain’s determination to stand up to bullies, to defend those who cannot defend themselves and for our values.”
Wednesday, January 12th 2022 - 09:46 UTC
Omicron becomes dominant strain worldwide, WHO says

The World Health Organization (WHO) Tuesday admitted Omicron variant of the coronavirus was already the dominant one worldwide, accounting for almost 60% of the cases.
Wednesday, January 12th 2022 - 09:31 UTC
Falklands and LATAM confirm there is no date for resumption of flights

The Falkland Islands Government and LATAM Airlines Group have denied that a date for the resumption of passenger flights to South America has been agreed upon. Recently international media reports had suggested LATAM Brazil had requested regular flights connecting Mount Pleasant airport and São Paulo to resume by the start of February.
Wednesday, January 12th 2022 - 09:25 UTC
Guyana's rice exports back on track thanks to Gov't help

Guyana's exports for the year 2021 of approximately 434,535 tons of rice, paddy, and its by-products meant US $ 201 million in revenues, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, after new export markets such as the British Virgin Islands (BVI) as well as Estonia and Slovenia were added to the list of buyers.
Wednesday, January 12th 2022 - 09:23 UTC
Taiwan grants Paraguay zero tariffs to import 11 products

The Taiwanese Embassy in Asunción has conveyed to the Paraguayan Government tariffs had been cut down to zero for the purchase of 11 Paraguayan products under the Economic Cooperation Agreement already in force between the two countries.
Wednesday, January 12th 2022 - 09:00 UTC
Magawa, the detecting landmines Hero-Rat has died and APOPO staff praise its achievements

A hero rat who was commended for his outstanding service detecting landmines has died. Magawa, a giant African pouched rat trained to find unexploded ordnance, was retired last year.