Stories for September 26th 2001

Wednesday, September 26th 2001 - 21:00 UTC

First 4+1 round

Trade officials from Mercosur and United States pledged this week in Washington to build stronger trade ties to foster economic growth and development in the area, in the framework of the “four plus one” format.

Wednesday, September 26th 2001 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina and Brazil redefine Mercosur

Argentine and Brazilian officials will be meeting in the coming days to address the growing animosity between Mercosur's main partners, mostly consequence of diverging exchange rate policies with direct impact on bilateral trade.

Wednesday, September 26th 2001 - 21:00 UTC

Hot News. Punta Arenas air station ready for December.

Wednesday, September 26th 2001 - 21:00 UTC

Settling in the Falklands

Good publicity about settling in the Falklands has appeared in an English newspaper, the Sussex Argus, which interviewed a couple who emigrated ten years ago.

Wednesday, September 26th 2001 - 21:00 UTC

Success of Falklands Farmer's Wife

A former BBC radio producer who emigrated to the Falkland Islands in the 1970s and became an expert on wool and wool dyeing, as well as a successful writer, is launching her latest initiative by exhibiting a new range of wool in 26 shades at October's prestigious Harrogate Fashion and Embroidery Show in Yorkshire. The show is expected to attract up to 40,000 consumers interested in textile arts.