Stories for 2003 , page 48

Wednesday, September 3rd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil fears failure in the WTO Cancun round.

Brazil fears that the coming World Trade Organization meeting scheduled for next week in Mexico could end as happened with the 1999 Seattle summit, as one of the worst trade round failures ever, according to Ambassador Colodoaldo Hugueney.

Wednesday, September 3rd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Mercosur and EU will continue negotiations.

The European Union and Mercosur will continue negotiations leading to an association agreement including free trade, “immediately after” the World Trade Organization meeting scheduled for next week in Cancún, Mexico according to a spokesperson from the European Commission.

Wednesday, September 3rd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News

Headlines:
Lan Express under investigation;
Joint naval exercises in Beagle Channel;
Flights to Europe fully booked.

Tuesday, September 2nd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

IMF-Argentina frustrated and confronted.

Differences regarding budget surplus, utility rates and compensations for banks losses as a result of the 2002 devaluation of the currency are frustrating negotiations for a long term agreement between Argentina and the International Monetary Fund, IMF.

Tuesday, September 2nd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Regional News from Pta. Arenas.

Headlines
Market niche for Corriedale wool.
Promoting sheep farming productivity.
NASA researchs Antarctic ice.

Tuesday, September 2nd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

“Viarsa 1”: Congressional hearing.

The long liner “Viarsa 1” incident and the three weeks hot pursuit in Antarctic waters that attracted world attention have reached the Uruguayan Parliament.

Monday, September 1st 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Councillors “don't anticipate a visit” from Argentine President.

Elected Falkland Islands Councillor Mike Summers bluntly disassociated himself from the remarks made by ”the recently visiting gentleman from the Foreign Office about the possible visit (to the Falklands) from the President of Argentina“ for the unveiling ceremony of an Argentine Memorial to be built in Darwin. Nevertheless Mr. Summers said he hoped ”the monument is built relatively soon and I hope this is a successful project”.

Monday, September 1st 2003 - 21:00 UTC

“The Confession”.

Argentine retired Gen. Ramon Diaz Bessone acknowledged on a French television show that will be broadcast on Monday, that thousands of people were tortured and executed clandestinely during the 1976-1983 military dictatorship.

Monday, September 1st 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Minerals and Agriculture Departments to be Combined.

FIG is pleased to announce that, with effect from 1st January 2004, the management of the Departments of Agriculture and Mineral Resources is to be combined under the leadership of Mrs. Phyllis Rendell. This represents the first stage of a review of senior management structures of the civil service that is being undertaken by the Chief Executive with councillors.

Sunday, August 31st 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Punta Arenas expects 71 cruise calls.

A new increase in the number of international and local cruise calls is expected this coming season in Punta Arenas. Jorge Norambuena, president of Magallanes Association of Tourism Operators, (Austro Chile) revealed that 71 cruises are scheduled to call in Punta Arenas and/or Puerto Natales, plus another thirty by Punta Arenas based “Mare Australis”, compared to the 57 and 22 of last season.