Stories for May 3rd 2002

Friday, May 3rd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Menem plots comeback to power in Argentina

“Menem returns!” proclaims a message scrawled on the dusty colonial square in La Rioja, a far-flung Argentine city near the border with Chile.

Friday, May 3rd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands Government prepare for fishing revenue loss

A ?disastrous' fishing season, has forced the Falkland Islands Government to delve into its reserves, withdrawing £4 millions ($US 6 millions) for the 2002/3 budget. In an official press release, it was stated that:
?Although a capital programme of £7.8 millions ($US 12 millions) is likely to be approved, Government will hold back from starting new contracts or ordering equipment of around £3 millions ($US 4,5 millions) until next February. It will also plan to delay £500,000 ($US 750,000) expenditure from the Islands Plan reserve, and delay around a further £500,000 in other works expenditure until February'.

Friday, May 3rd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Friday Update

Cuts will have little effect on the economy says government / Falklands filming future for Robbie Williams?

Friday, May 3rd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Endurance host young chess champions

Ice patrol ship HMS Endurance stood in for an aircraft carrier in South Africa - and brought pleasure to deep thinkers from the local primary schools.