Stories for May 2003 , page 9

Thursday, May 8th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Hopes of recovering the “Lyn” fading fast

The stricken longliner 'Lyn' has now been totally abandoned by the crew, as the vessel's pumps failed to contain the increasing water in the engine-room.

Thursday, May 8th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

RFA “Gold Rover” sails for Falklands.

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary tanker Gold Rover is due to sail from Plymouth tomorrow for a long-term deployment to the South Atlantic and is scheduled to arrive in the Falklands next June. The 11,500-tonne fleet tanker will be based in the Islands until the end of 2004.

Thursday, May 8th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

President Bush rewards allies.

An optimistic United States Ambassador in Chile said that the Bush administration was waiting for the most appropriate political moment to send to Congress the US-Chile free trade agreement.

Thursday, May 8th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

“We can't be seen as second rate republics”

Argentine presidential candidate Nestor Kirchner who today will be visiting Brazil said that if elected he will work for a greater integration with Brazil and Chile and a strong Latinamerican “space”.

Thursday, May 8th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine Leader Tries to Revive Campaign

Former President Carlos Menem struggled Wednesday to reinvigorate his campaign for a third term, and a new poll showed him lagging far behind his rival in Argentina's May 18 presidential runoff.

Wednesday, May 7th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Money reward for information on toothfish poaching.

A new international alliance of legal Patagonian toothfishers formed to protect sustainable toothfish resources is offering a reward of $ US 100,000 for information leading to the conviction of fishers, companies, directors or employees involved in illegal fishing operations.

Wednesday, May 7th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News.

Headlines:
Ms.Krueger gladly surprised with Argentina; Uruguay to extradite accused terrorist to Egypt; Fed warns about US economy weakness; S unemployment grows for the third month.

Wednesday, May 7th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

News from Punta Arenas.

Headlines: Punta Arenas loosing the battle with Ushuaia; Greater radar coverage; Joint navy exercises.

Tuesday, May 6th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands registered trawler still stuck on rock.

A second attempt to free the stricken Falklands registered fishing trawler 'Lyn' on the Island of South Georgia has failed.

All hopes now rest with the imminent arrival of tug 'Typhoon' which will try and free the vessel which is aground at the entrance to the Morainne Fjord.

Tuesday, May 6th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine-Brazilian joint currency?

Argentina and Brazil are considering the creation of Monetary Coordination Institute with the purpose of having a common currency, Argentine Deputy Foreign Affairs Secretary Mr. Martín Redrado made the announcement this Monday in Brasilia after holding talks with president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.