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Stories for January 18th 2024

  • Thursday, January 18th 2024 - 10:13 UTC

    Sierra Leone Ministerial Delegation expected this week in the Falklands

    Members of the Sierra Leone delegation headed by Minister Dugba which will address fisheries and cooperation issues

    The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly is pleased to announce the upcoming visit of a delegation from the Sierra Leone Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources from the 18th to 23rd of January. Led by Mrs. Princess Dugba, the current Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, the delegation aims to explore potential avenues for collaboration and cooperation between Sierra Leone and the Falkland Islands in various critical areas of fisheries management and marine resources.

  • Thursday, January 18th 2024 - 10:10 UTC

    PM Sunak relief: Rwanda Bill approved by Commons but stiffer battle expected at Lords

    The bill, which aims to stop legal challenges against ministers' plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, was approved by 320 votes to 276 votes in the Lower House

    British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has succeeded in getting his key Rwanda bill through the House of Commons after a Tory rebellion failed to materialize, BBC reports. But the bill must now go to the House of Lords, another stiff battle.

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