Stories for October 17th 2002

Thursday, October 17th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Vet inspection moves north following the squid

This season squid moved north out of the Falklands fishery, and so that's why Veterinary Steve Pointing ended in Montevideo making the final inspection round of the Falklands registered vessels prior to their trip to Spain.

Thursday, October 17th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil: We'll only accept FTAA if it suits our interests

President Fernando Henrique Cardoso and the two candidates vying to succeed him agree that Brazil will only accept the creation of the Free-Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) if the pact takes their country's interests into account.

Thursday, October 17th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Lan Chile replies to monopoly allegations

“Air rates to the extreme regions of the country are the most economic per mile flown, particularly those to Punta Arenas”, Lan Chile officially replied to mounting concerns from several Chilean Congressmen regarding possible monopoly practices in the air link to Magallanes Region.