Stories for October 2005
Nicaraguan Congress approves free trade agreement
Nicaragua' National Assembly ratified Monday the free trade agreement between Central America, United States and the Dominican Republic, identified as CAFTA-RD.
President Lagos invites Prince Charles to Chile
Chilean President Ricardo Lagos asked Queen Elizabeth II that Prince Charles visit Chile in the near future.
Busy fortnight at party conferences.
The Falkland's attendance at Labour and Conservative party conferences has been “very worthwhile”, according to Councillor Cheek.
Falklands Loligo catches improve dramatically in 2005
A upsurge in the quantity of Loligo Squid caught within the Falkland Islands licensed fishing zone has given a welcome boost to the Islands economy.
Record tourist season forecasts South Georgia
The numbers of tourists visiting South Georgia in the coming season is likely to rise substantially, according to local authorities. Twenty different ships are scheduled to complete 46 visits totalling between 3.800 and 5.200 visitors.
IMF praises Brazil's economic performance
Inspectors from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised Brazil's economic performance following a three-day inspection. The IMF applauded Brazil's low inflation and strong exports yesterday, but said the country now should reduce sky-high interest rates.
First names to succeed Fed chairman Greenspan
United States president George W. Bush will be naming the successor of Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan “as soon as possible” said Monday the White House spokesperson Scott McClellan.
Magallanes promotes Japanese cattle breed cross
The Chilean Agriculture Research Centre in Magallanes is involved in a pilot program to cross breed Japanese Wagyu cattle with local Aberdeen Angus with the purpose of obtaining beef cuts palatable to the Japanese consumer.
Chile expands and improves ozone research
Ozone research in Magallanes region and Chilean Antarctic is expanding with the resumption of probe balloons launching and the establishment of ultra violet radiation registering equipment in the Eduardo Frei and Bernardo O'Higgins bases.
President Lagos meets the Queen and Tony Blair
Chilean president Ricardo Lagos left Monday for Britain and Spain on official visits including a meeting with Queen Elizabeth II in Buckingham Palace.
