Stories for January 3rd 2003

Friday, January 3rd 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Full support for Chavez from Lula

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva first day in office began with an early meeting with embattled Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez and ended sharing dinner with another close friend, Fidel Castro from Cuba.

Friday, January 3rd 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Growing doubts about Punta Arenas port

There's growing concern among Punta Arenas cruise operators and local tourist authorities that current port facilities are not sufficiently appropriate to cope efficiently with the growing number of vessels that visit the area in summer months.

Friday, January 3rd 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Penguin News Friday Update

Headlines: Highlighting close bonds in 2002, Prime Minister Tony Blair addresses Islanders; More species dead; Saturday - Wireless for the Blind; Summer visitors; Pale Maiden emblem.

Friday, January 3rd 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Fisheries News

Headlines: Brazil creates new Fisheries Department; Canadian producers launch spawn on kelp brand; Lula unveils sustainable fishery plans; Long-term changes in Chilean fisheries legislation; Fishermen seek assurances on Spanish access to Irish;