David Grizzle Chosen As Chief Operating Officer of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic Organization

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt has announced that David Grizzle will be the chief operating officer of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization.

Kenya Could have a Currency Fixtures And Derivatives Market By 2010

Kenya could have a currency futures and derivatives market, as early as February 2010 if proposed plans by an international consortium are fulfilled. The Global Board of Trade (GBOT) is in talks with local stakeholders on the best ways to introduce the...

Mayor of London Launches Fund to Help Londoners Grow Their Own Food

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has launched a £150,000 fund to help Londoners grow their own food in under-used areas of the capital. He also welcomed Transport for London to the Capital Growth scheme, which is run by London Food Link and has a...

Seychelles Signs 45% Debt Reduction Agreement with Malaysian Bank

Seychelles and Export-Import Bank of Malaysia have signed a debt reduction agreement in the Seychellois capital Victoria.

British Army to Receive New Wolfhound Vehicles

A new breed of vehicle to give British troops increased protection as they support missions in high threat areas is now on order following the signing of a £90M contract. Integrated Survivability Technologies Limited (IST) will build Wolfhound, a six...

Severe Winter Weather Forces Alaska Airlines to Cancel 47 Flights in Pacific Northwest

Alaska Airlines has canceled 47 flights today and Sunday to and from Portland, Ore., Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, due to severe winter weather hitting the region this afternoon. More cancellations or delays are possible.