Stories for January 2003 , page 6

Wednesday, January 8th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Great Britain liner stalwart dies

The Royal Navy Admiral and marine engineer involved in restoration of the liner ss Great Britain, rescued from the Falkland Islands in 1970, has died in the United Kingdom, aged 79.

Monday, January 6th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

High season in Punta Arenas

High season in Punta Arenas, and besides the cruise vessels an estimated 600/700 travellers are arriving daily to the local airport.

Monday, January 6th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Chilean businessmen warn government

An economic assessment agency that responds to strong Chilean business lobbies forecasted the country will continue, --for the sixth consecutive year--, with a “flat” growth index in 2003, and recommended more dynamism in taking advantage of trade opportunities as well as “austerity and efficiency” in government management.

Sunday, January 5th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Argentine optimism rockets

Argentine public opinion that just a year ago was among the worlds most pessimistic now ranks sixteenth in optimistic expectations for 2003 according to a Gallup poll among 65 countries.

Saturday, January 4th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

IMF to Send Loan Team to Argentina

The International Monetary Fund announced Friday that it planned to send a negotiating team to Argentina for discussions on short-term loans following a meeting next week of the agency's executive board.

Saturday, January 4th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Brazil's Silva Delays Air Force Upgrade

Brazil's new leftist president has delayed a plan to spend $700 million on jet fighters to upgrade the air force after vowing at his inauguration to feed the country's millions of hungry citizens.

Saturday, January 4th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

FIBS Hot News

Headlines: Oil report; 170th anniversary of the British “usurpation”; Scottish explorer William Bruce a forgotten polar hero.

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.