Politics

Tuesday, October 20th 2020 - 09:30 UTC
TRIP: How is the tourism voucher scheme launched in the Falklands

Today, as part of a raft of recovery measures designed to support businesses and stimulate economic growth throughout the Falkland Islands during the global pandemic, the island’s government (FIG) is pleased to announce the launch of the Tourism Recovery Incentive Programme – or ‘TRIP’.
Tuesday, October 20th 2020 - 09:29 UTC
US/Brazil plan to increase cooperation in bilateral trade, to cut “the enormous risk” of dependence on China

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned on Monday the United States and Brazil need to reduce their dependence on imports from China for their own security as the two countries reinforced their business partnership.
Tuesday, October 20th 2020 - 09:17 UTC
France remains in shock and anger over the beheading of a history teacher

French police have conducted a series of raids targeting extremist networks, three days after the beheading of a history teacher who had shown his pupils a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed.
Tuesday, October 20th 2020 - 09:09 UTC
One hour-virus test for passengers flying out of UK, reports The Times

Passengers will undergo a one-hour coronavirus test before flying out of the United Kingdom under plans to open up international travel, The Times reported on Tuesday. Rapid tests will be introduced from Tuesday at Heathrow Airport to allow travelers to enter countries where a negative COVID-19 test result is needed to skip quarantine, the newspaper said.
Monday, October 19th 2020 - 09:57 UTC
Falklands' incursion and landing by an Argentine submarine at Cow Bay in October 1966

A top-secret operation from the Argentine navy, which apparently took place in October 1966, was revealed by an Argentine newspaper, El Diario Nuevo Día, from the province of Santa Cruz. The operation took place when the submarine ARA Santiago del Estero, emerged at Cow Bay, in East Falkland, north of Stanley, and had a couple of teams land and survey the beach and surrounding areas with most probably a future invasion purpose.
Monday, October 19th 2020 - 09:52 UTC
Bolivians waiting anxiously for results in an election which hopefully can restore stability

Hours after polling began to end on Sunday, Bolivians waited anxiously for results in an election that many hope can restore stability after a voided ballot last year plunged the nation into crisis and ended the long rule of Evo Morales.
Monday, October 19th 2020 - 09:51 UTC
Chileans mark anniversary of mass protests with peaceful rallies in the morning and riots and looting at night

Tens of thousands of Chileans gathered in the central square of Santiago, Plaza Italia, renamed Plaza Dignidad, to mark the one-year anniversary of mass protests that leftover 30 dead and thousands injured, with peaceful rallies on Sunday turning by nightfall into riots and looting.
Monday, October 19th 2020 - 09:49 UTC
IMF and top central bankers agree global economic recovery needs more public spending

The International Monetary Fund said more public spending will be needed to complete the economic recovery from coronavirus, joining central bankers and finance leaders who are urging governments to set aside fears about mounting debt for now.
Monday, October 19th 2020 - 09:29 UTC
Panama offers arriving travelers Covid-19 tests in an effort to resume economic activity

Panama is the latest country to offer travelers a COVID-19 test when they arrive at its main airport, a little less than a week after resuming international flights following a seven-month suspension due to the pandemic.
Monday, October 19th 2020 - 09:10 UTC
Anglican archbishops warn about Brexit as the Internal Markets Bill will be discussed in House of Lords

The UK's five Anglican archbishops have warned the government that its new Brexit bill could set a “disastrous precedent”, in a rare joint letter. The Internal Markets Bill could damage the relationship between the UK's four nations, the five, including Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, write in the Financial Times.