Stories for June 14th 2006
Falklanders commemorate “Liberation Day”
Today, June 14 is Liberation Day, commemorating the deliverance by British Forces of the Falkland Islands from Argentine occupation in 1982.
Brazil: Alckmin lines up Lula
Brazil's leading opposition candidate, Geraldo Alckmin, said during his party's national convention yesterday he would cut taxes and streamline the federal government to help accelerate economic growth if he won October's presidential election.
New Governor of Gibraltar appointed
Lt General Sir Robert Fulton KBE is to be the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Gibraltar in succession to Sir Francis Richards KCMG CVO. It is expected that Sir Robert will take up his appointment in September.
Presidential summit to set price
The presidents of Bolivia and Argentina will set a new price for the natural gas that Bolivia sends its neighbour on June 29 in Buenos Aires, Bolivian government officials said yesterday.
Pascua Lama approved by Chilean environmental authorities
Chilean environmental authorities have approved Barrick Gold's proposed $1.5 billion gold project in the Andes mountains, company officials said Tuesday, notwithstanding the opposition of environmental groups concerned about water pollution and other contamination issues.
Falklands' continue to progress, in spite of Argentina
The Falkland Islands will continue to strive for self sufficiency and the right to self determination and looking ahead to next year's 25th anniversary of the war with Argentina invites to reflect how much has been achieved since, a fitting tribute to the courage of those who enabled Islanders to regain liberty.
Argentina closes squid fishery south of parallel 45
Argentina's Federal Council of Fisheries (CFP) unanimously decided to close the squid fishery south of parallel 45°, in order to ensure the resource.
“With or without IFC support”, Botnia's mill goes ahead
Finland's Botnia which is building a controversial pulp mill in Fray Bentos, Uruguay said the construction will go ahead “with or without” the support from the World Bank's International Financial Corporation.
Chile forecasts 15% more visitors for ski season
Although they are still worried whether or not sufficient snow will fall by the time the ski season begins, Chile's ski industry expects are predicting a 15% increase in visitors during this year's season in Chile.
Andean countries support trade deals with the US
Four members of the Andean Community of Nations (CAN) agreed this week to chart new trade plans with the United States even if it means not counting with Venezuela.
