Stories for April 1st 2004

Thursday, April 1st 2004 - 21:00 UTC

“Irizar” incident: Councillors support FOC “robust line”

Falkland Islands elected Councillors are very satisfied with the Foreign Office's “robust line” towards Argentina regarding the recent incident of the naval icebreaker “Almirante Irizar” sailing through Falklands' waters and challenging other vessels to identify themselves.

Thursday, April 1st 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine Memorial to be completed in mid-April

According to AWG Construction Company's Regional Manager, Ken McKenzie, it's likely to be a further two weeks before the permanent Argentine War Memorial on the Falklands is completed.

Thursday, April 1st 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Uruguayan economy forecasted to grow 9%

The Uruguayan economy is poised to expand 9% in 2004 given the boom in exports and private investment announced Uruguayan Economy Minister Isaac Alfie during the annual assembly of the Interamerican Development Bank, IDB, in Lima.

Thursday, April 1st 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Chile-South Korea free trade agreement

The free trade agreement between Chile and South Korea becomes effective this Thursday, meaning 87,2% of Chilean exports will have access with zero tariff.

Thursday, April 1st 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina rations natural gas supply to Chile

Chilean Economy and Energy Minister Jorge Rodríguez confirmed in Santiago that beginning April 1, Argentina will ration the flow of natural gas, the country's main supplier.