Mercosur

Monday, May 19th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
“Quantum” yield keep Mercosur/EU trade talks stalled

Mercosur and European Union trade negotiations remain stalled following on Saturday's meeting in Lima according to reports from the Argentine press. Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and the head of the European Commission Jose Manuel Borroso could only agree that it was a discussion with “passion” and if “no country yields, there's no agreement”.
Thursday, May 15th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
EU and Mercosur address trade accord in Peru

Negotiations for an association, trade and cooperation agreement between the European Union and Mercosur are in stand by waiting for results from the World Trade Organization, Doha round, said the European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso.
Saturday, May 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
“Foreign Press Association of New York celebrates 90 years”

The Foreign Press Association of New York, the oldest media organization in the United States, is celebrating its 90th Anniversary this year with Carl Bernstein as the keynote speaker at a gala dinner to be held on May 13 at the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan.
Tuesday, May 6th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands trawler in South Georgia icefish survey

The Falkland Island registered trawler “Sil” has been chartered by Government of South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands for a research fishing cruise.
Friday, May 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Concordia Bay is on her way; Anger at squid fee hike; Argentine protest at drilling plans; Co-op in difficulty?
Wednesday, April 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands councillor talks tourism at conference

A Falklands councillor invited to give an opening presentation at a tourism industry infrastructure meeting in Gibraltar will describe the Falklands experience in setting up an industry from nothing.
Wednesday, April 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US households spending grows the slowest since 2001

The United States economy expanded at an annual rate of 0.6% in the first quarter of 2008, exceeding analyst expectations of an annualized growth rate of 0.2%.
Monday, April 28th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Market talk of Shell's renewed interest in Falklands' oil

Borders & Southern Petroleum Plc from the UK and which explores for oil near the Falkland Islands rose in London trading on Monday on speculation Royal Dutch Shell Plc may make a takeover bid, according to Bloomberg News.
Friday, April 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: An end to Queen's parade?; Puerto Deseado begins survey; Will Desire reveal all?; War focus for feature film.
Thursday, April 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
North Falklands Basin oil pre-drilling campaign begins

Rockhopper Exploration plc announced it was moving to the final phase prior to the drilling campaign for hydrocarbons in the North Falkland Basin which will involve two to four wells out of a potential of eight with another company.