Investments

• Thursday, September 19th 2024 - 07:56 UTC

  Harland & Wolff shipbuilders will initiate administration proceedings

  

  Loss making Belfast shipbuilder Harland & Wolff, the firm that among other great vessels built the Titanic, has declared itself insolvent after failing to secure funding to continue trading, and will be initiating administration proceedings.

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• Wednesday, September 18th 2024 - 10:45 UTC

  Falklands: FIRS, the supply link between UK and Mount Pleasant Complex

  

  Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands has provided information on how the British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, are kept alert and ready for the defense of the Islands with regular shipments from the UK.

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• Wednesday, September 18th 2024 - 07:53 UTC

  Features of choosing a used Mercedes

  

  Many people who have decided to buy a car are especially intensely and attentively interested in the models of the German concern Daimler. They look attractive and offer many progressive solutions for comfort and safety. Mercedes Benz produces cars of different categories and body types in several lines, so there is plenty to choose from.

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• Saturday, September 7th 2024 - 10:20 UTC

  Uruguayan Senator calls for Cardama deal for new Ocean Patrol Vessels to be dropped

  

  Broad Front (Frente Amplio - FA) Senator Sandra Lazo insisted Friday that Uruguay should backtrack on its decision to purchase two newly-built Ocean Patrol Vessels (OPVs) from Spanish shipyard Cardama, a company at risk of bankruptcy that has not yet commenced building the units ordered in mid-2023. The Spanish shipyard is still unable to obtain the collaterals required by the contract with the Uruguayan authorities.

• Wednesday, September 4th 2024 - 10:55 UTC

  Uruguay inaugurates fishing port terminal

  

  Uruguayan authorities inaugurated a new fishing port in Capurro on Tuesday after a US$ 110 million investment, an “important milestone” that will house the activity in Montevideo, President Luis Lacalle Pou explained. The head of state also pointed out that “it has been many years since a public port was built here.”

• Wednesday, September 4th 2024 - 09:53 UTC

  Falklands/Brize Norton airbridge flights fully booked; recommendations for challenging September

  

  The Falkland Islands Government with the UK Ministry of Defense is working on bookings and waiting lists for the airbridge, during the month of September and announced the following release, ”Our community will be aware of the current strain on Airbridge flights where all flights are fully booked, and nearly every flight waitlisted. The cancelled and returned flights in late August has added additional pressure on the availability of Airbridge seats.

• Friday, August 30th 2024 - 09:36 UTC

  Foundation stone laid for Google's data center in Uruguay

  

  Representatives of technology giant Google and the Uruguayan Government, including President Luis Lacalle Pou, took part Thursday in the ceremony marking the laying of the foundation stone for the company's future data center in Pando, in the department (province) of Canelones, within Montevideo's Metropolitan Area.

• Thursday, August 29th 2024 - 08:18 UTC

  Falklands travelers to benefit with seats for the Ascension/St Helena Airlink

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has informed that an agreement has been signed with Ascension Island Government to guarantee travelers from the Falkland Islands ten seats on each flight connecting Ascension and St Helena – known as the St Helena Airlink. This agreement removes the risk of travelers from the Falklands not being able to book a seat by guaranteeing availability.

• Monday, August 26th 2024 - 08:53 UTC

  Giant wholesale chain planning Argentine exodus?

  

  Makro, a leading wholesale supermarket chain where anyone can shop at more convenient prices, has announced its decision to leave crisis-ridden Argentina after some 30 years in the South American country where sales keep plunging despite President Javier Milei's administration successful narrative. According to the consulting firm Scientia, the wholesale sector faced an 18.8% drop in sales in August alone.

• Friday, August 23rd 2024 - 20:16 UTC

  UK distillers toast £25m Brazilian boost for Scotch Whisky under the Geographical Indication status

  

  UK Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday 21 August visited Glengoyne Distillery in Scotland to celebrate Brazil’s decision to grant special protected status to Scotch Whisky - bolstering ‘Brand Scotland’ by promoting iconic Scottish products across the world.