Stories for 2005 , page 204

Sunday, January 2nd 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Devastation darkens world's New Year.

Jan Egeland, the UN emergency relief coordinator, said the toll “may be approaching 150,000” as the United States increased its aid pledge tenfold to 350 million dollars.

Saturday, January 1st 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Honour for Super “Mum” Lorraine McGill.

For her outstanding services to the children of the Falkland Islands and their education, Lorraine McGill has been recognised in the New Year's Honours, announced in London. She has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire).

Saturday, January 1st 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Breaking News from Pta. Arenas.

Headlines:
Lagos visit to Punta Arenas; Unexpected unemployment jump in Punta Arenas; ENAP will invest 50 million US dollars in gas exploration.