Stories for April 29th 2024

Monday, April 29th 2024 - 10:27 UTC
Embraer announces investment for new plant

Brazilian Aircraft manufacturer Embraer, arguably the world's third-largest, plans to invest R$ 2 billion (about US$ 390 million) in a new plant this year, it was announced last week before President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The manufacturer hired 1,500 new workers last year for a 19,000 labor force it had before the pandemic.
Monday, April 29th 2024 - 10:00 UTC
Big party on Falklands' Annual Tourism Awards, May 4th

The Falkland Islands Tourism Board, FITB, is inviting the community to join them in celebrating the Annual Falklands Tourism Awards.
Monday, April 29th 2024 - 09:26 UTC
Record auction price for 14-carat gold pocket watch belonging to the richest passenger on the Titanic

A pocket watch that belonged to the wealthiest passenger aboard RMS Titanic sold for £1,175 million (€1,38 million, US$1,46 million) at an auction on Saturday, smashing a pre-sale estimate. Henry Aldridge & Son, the auction house, had anticipated it would sell for between £100,000/£150,000.
Monday, April 29th 2024 - 09:26 UTC
South Georgia inviting proposals for a Commemorative Coins mint

The Commissioner of the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands has been invited to submit proposals to act as the SGSSI Government’s Mint for the production of commemorative coins.

Embraer announces investment for new plant