Stories for September 23rd 2003

Tuesday, September 23rd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina begins dialogue with private creditors.

Argentina proposed this Monday in Dubai a restructuring of its foreign debt of 94,3 billion US dollars that includes an average write off equivalent to 75% of the face value of defaulted bonds.

Tuesday, September 23rd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine-Chilean border integration.

Argentine Ambassador in Chile, Carlos Abihaggle said Argentina will “invest heavily” to improve frontier passes and facilitate the circulation of residents from both countries.

Tuesday, September 23rd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Republic road map for Jamaica.

Urging a break from Jamaica's colonial past, Prime Minister P.J. Patterson called for the creation of a republic by the time he leaves office in 2007. This means dropping the Queen of England as country's head of state.

Tuesday, September 23rd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Mercy for suffering sheep pleads Ms. Bardot.

French actress Brigitte Bardot has addressed a letter to the Australian government requesting an immediate solution to the suffering of 50,000 sheep trapped in a live animal transport vessel sailing in the Indian Ocean for weeks after having been rejected in several countries because the sheep are suffering some form of scab.

Tuesday, September 23rd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

“Complex” negotiations, but should be agreed by late 2004.

Argentine authorities admitted the complexity of negotiations with private creditors holders of 94,3 billion US dollars in defaulted bonds, but also believes an understanding can be reached by late 2004.

Tuesday, September 23rd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Euro Central Bank president confirmed.

French born Jean-Claude Trichet is the next president of the European Bank following his approval by the European Union Congress.