EIN News: African Island Nations European Union News http://www.einnews.com/african-island-nations/newsfeed-african-island-nations-euConstantly updated news and information about world affairs. St Helena plant back from the sedge of extinction http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=179984886 24 Jul 2008 04:29 GMT ... Atlantic Invasive Species project, funded by the European Union and managed by the RSPB (BirdLife in ... competition from non-native species, including a recently-colonised African grass sweeping across the island, could consign ... for threatened bird species ahead of Madagascar and South Africa. But UK Overseas Territories ... WTO Ministerial: TRIPS Issues May Be Tackled In Smaller Groups Seeking Compromises http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=179973785 24 Jul 2008 02:31 GMT ... of discussing TRIPS issues this week, and included Brazil, the Cte d'Ivoire (representing the Africa Group), the European Union, India, Mauritius (representing the Least Developed Country Group), and Peru, an official said. The second was ... Mauritius accelerates reforms to return to growth path http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=179895245 23 Jul 2008 16:50 GMT ... Mauritius accelerates reforms to return to growth path ... 2004 on the one hand, while the European Union announced a 36% reduction in the protocol ... best place to do business in Sub-Saharan Africa. Foreign Direct Investment climbed to $450 million ... Commission provides €5 million for disaster preparedness activities in Mozambique, Madagascar, Malawi and the Comoros http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=179861906 23 Jul 2008 13:16 GMT ... million for disaster preparedness activities in Mozambique, Madagascar, Malawi and the Comoros The Commission has extended the scope of ... change." This first DIPECHO Action Plan in Africa will provide funds for disaster preparedness in ... SALTO provides advanced security management to Air Seychelles http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=179843144 23 Jul 2008 10:54 GMT ... SALTO provides advanced security management to Air Seychelles Air Seychelles has chosen a SALTO electronic ... mix of padlocked outer security doors and Euro cylinders and mortise locks on inner doors ... Mauritius: WTO Doha round - It's not dawn yet http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=179793691 23 Jul 2008 04:46 GMT ... Zealander Mike Moore, that he would "deliver Africa", having due regard to the fact that ... meeting led Pascal Lamy who was then EU Trade Commissioner to qualify the WTO as ... Volleyball - Team Include Their Euro Stars for Qualifiers http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=179793634 23 Jul 2008 04:46 GMT ... Algeria, the reigning All Africa Games women volleyball champions, have included four ... and Egypt. Senegal, South Africa, Rwanda and Mauritius. Meanwhile, Kenya Head coach Sammy Kirongo said ... What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Portugal http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=179640423 22 Jul 2008 08:13 GMT ... Portugal to purchase a Pousada Passport for €360 (US$576). This entitles you to a double ... and others charge a small surcharge. In lieu of the passport, some pousadas themselves make ... comes to about €50 (US$80). On this African island belonging to Portugal, the famous Quinta Palmeira ... Sleep deprivation is small price to pay for a trade deal http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=179597946 22 Jul 2008 00:30 GMT ... This time, 30 contentious items occupy the 152 nations in the WTO (the 153rd, Cape Verde, joins tomorrow). Bananas perennially crop up, with EU nations keen to safeguard preferences granted to former Caribbean colonies. Facing them down are ... Financial Mail newsThe great British seaside boom With demand soaring, a hotel chain is offering 150,000 to people who tip it off for new sites. http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=179492875 21 Jul 2008 11:35 GMT ... London. Though more at home in the Seychelles for their own holidays, the City's money ... winter gardens. But the rise of the euro against the pound and air fares pumped ... African Union leaders look for ways to limit conflicts http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=179467477 21 Jul 2008 07:59 GMT ... African Union leaders look for ways to limit ... the G8 states, the AU Commission, the European Union and the UN have been holding meetings ... the semi-autonomous archipelago of Anjouan in the Comoros Islands. The current AU chairman, Tanzanian President ... Is it the beginning of greater commitment to lasting democracy in Africa or the deepening of hypocrisy? http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=179464047 21 Jul 2008 07:15 GMT ... of greater commitment to lasting democracy in Africa or the deepening of hypocrisy? In a ... non-African countries particularly the USA and the EU demonstrate in future similar commitment and concerns ... Security Council issue. The current President of Madagascar Marc Ravalomanana settled the electoral dispute in ... Return of the great British holiday resort http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=179388638 20 Jul 2008 11:19 GMT ... London. Though more at home in the Seychelles for their own holidays, the City's money ... winter gardens. But the rise of the euro against the pound and air fares pumped ...