Greenland s snap election exposes global mineral demand
The proposed mining site is only a few kilometres from Narsaq, a town of 1,350 people in southern Greenland. The project has divided Greenland into two bitterly opposed camps for more than 10 years (Photo: Wikimedia)
Copenhagen, 25. Feb, 07:10
A parliamentary election unexpectedly called for in Greenland for 6 April now threatens to impact the access of European industries to minerals that are vital for Europe s green transition.
As the electoral campaign in Greenland picks up speed, still more Greenlandic politicians seem to waver in their support for a proposed mining project in southern Greenland, which holds one of the world s largest deposits of rare earth minerals.
by Bajan Reporter / January 12th, 2021
The European Union continues to support to Government of Montserrat through the release of the third Payment of EC$15.8 million (EUR 4.90M) under the country’s Multi Sector Sustainable Economic Development Budget Support Programme. Inclusive in this payment is EC$3 million (EUR 900,000) immediate support to the Government of Montserrat in dealing with the impact of the Covid-19 global pandemic.
This disbursement results from the government successfully accomplishing specific performance indicators under the programme such as the retrofitting of more than 50% of the streetlights on the island with LED fittings, along with the implementation of key activities highlighted in the
EU is the destination for close to 90% of the Falkland Islands’ exports of fishery products, measured by weight, according to 2018 data.
Falkland Islands European Union exports are now subject to tariffs due to the UK not obtaining an agreement on behalf of the Falklands in relation to Brexit. On Wednesday, Legislative Assembly members released an opinion piece that expressed disappointment and frustration.
Falklands exports fish and meat to the EU and now anticipates tariffs of between 6 and 18% on seafood exports and an average tariff of 42% for meat exports to EU.
The release begins: “Firstly, it is important to put on record how disappointed and frustrated we are that the deal between the UK and the EU makes no provision for the Falkland Islands or the other Overseas Territories (OTs); as a result our EU exports are now subject to tariffs.”
Statement on Brexit by Premier Fahie Regarding the End of the Transition Period
Statement on Brexit
By Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie regarding the End of the Transition Period
31
st December, 2020
Good Day and God’s Blessings to all the people of the Virgin Islands. As the transition period for the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union comes to an end tonight, I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight a few of the implications of Brexit on the Virgin Islands, which are due to take effect from tomorrow, 1
st of January, 2021.
Many will recall that the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in June 2016 by a referendum. Today after four years of discussions, negotiations and uncertainty, the effects of this vote will begin to be felt.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), has warned of the implications of BREXIT on the territory, which takes effect from today January 1, 2021.
With the people of the United Kingdom voting to leave the European Union in June 2016 by a referendum, the transitional period of the exit official came to an end on December 31, 2020, and according to Hon Fahie in a statement released on the same evening, the VI should brace for several changes moving forward.
Free movement across EU comes to an end
With regards to travel and freedom of movement, the Premier noted that British Citizens will no longer retain the right to move freely across European Member States.