Politics

Thursday, August 8th 2019 - 20:50 UTC
Falklands' Mare Harbour Ro-Ro facility upgraded for Point Class vessels

UK/Dutch VolkerStevin was contracted for the of upgrading Mare Harbour in the Falkland Islands, a job which was completed six weeks ahead of schedule and within budget. The improvements to the roll on roll off jetty were part of a £19m contract with VolkerStevin for design and construction.
Thursday, August 8th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Boris Johnson talks to Chilean president Piñera about trade and bilateral close links

Chilean president Sebastián Piñera revealed that last Thursday he had a phone call from UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and they discussed bilateral issues.
Thursday, August 8th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Puerto Rico finally has a governor, ex Justice secretary Wanda Vazquez

Puerto Rico got its third governor in less than a week on Wednesday just hours after the bankrupt US territory's Supreme Court ruled that Pedro Pierluisi's assumption of the office was unconstitutional and ordered him to leave.
Thursday, August 8th 2019 - 09:40 UTC
End of game: Brazil considers tech companies like Google and Facebook as media companies

A Brazilian agency which sets the commercial rules of the advertising market has approved a resolution to classify technology companies like Google and Facebook as media companies, a move which could subject digital platforms to the same rules faced by other media.
Thursday, August 8th 2019 - 09:30 UTC
Thousands march in support of Maduro chanting “Yankee go home”

Thousands of supporters of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro marched through the capital Caracas on Wednesday in protest against attempts by US President Donald Trump to asphyxiate the ruling regime.
Thursday, August 8th 2019 - 09:22 UTC
Trump consoled victims in Ohio and Texas but also faced protestors demanding gun control

President Donald Trump consoled victims of mass shootings in Ohio and Texas on Wednesday but faced protesters demanding gun control and denouncing what they say is his extremist rhetoric on race and immigration.
Wednesday, August 7th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Brazil's record on pesticides and weed killers could create problems for the Mercosur/EU trade agreement

Brazil's agriculture minister on Tuesday defended a record number of pesticide and weedkiller approvals this year, saying the government was not “putting poison on anyone's plate.”
Wednesday, August 7th 2019 - 09:51 UTC
Trump will appeal to “every appropriate tool” to end the Maduro regime

The White House said on Tuesday it would use “every appropriate tool” to end the presidency of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro after President Donald Trump ordered a freeze on the country's US-based assets.
Wednesday, August 7th 2019 - 09:33 UTC
Trump vows to protect US farmers against China and promises further aid

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to protect US farmers against China by signaling to provide further aid if needed, a day after Chinese firms stopped agricultural purchases and Beijing threatened more tariffs on US farm products.
Wednesday, August 7th 2019 - 09:30 UTC
Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK open until 5 November

The British Embassy has announced that applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open until 5 November 2019.