Stories for April 20th 2004

Tuesday, April 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

A true Islander dies in the Falklands.

Falklands' legend, Harold Theodore Rowlands C.B.E. who bestowed ?The Freedom of the Falklands' and an unexpected big kiss on the cheek of, ?the incomparable Mrs. Margaret Thatcher' in 1983 has died suddenly, aged 72.

Tuesday, April 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Fisheries News.

Headlines: Spain's strong ties with illegal fishing; “Maya V” haul attracts buyer's interest; Aquaculture promotion in developing countries.

Tuesday, April 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine industry at full steam.

Industrial production in Argentina increased 15,5% in March compared to a year ago, revealed this Monday the Argentine government, an indication that the full impact of the energy crisis is still to come.

Tuesday, April 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Chile forecasted to grow 4,9%.

Chile is forecasted to grow 4,9% in 2004 helped by bullish prices of copper, still the country's main export, and a greater dynamism from domestic demand. In the last quarter of 2003 the government had estimated growth for this year to reach between 4 and 5%.

Tuesday, April 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Legislative “task group” to address energy crisis.

Argentine and Chilean legislators created this Monday in Buenos Aires a “task group” to address the energy crisis that erupted following Argentina's unilateral natural gas provision reduction which already has meant an increase in Chilean electricity bills.

Tuesday, April 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Lan Chile's “monopolistic practices” in the limelight.

The Chilean National Airnavigation Association, ANACO, accused Lan Chile of “monopolistic practices” that impede the development of smaller airlines.

Tuesday, April 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine: Multi-pronged anti-crime plan.

In the midst of a troubling crime wave, the Argentine government on Monday launched a broad security plan which includes pushing for judicial, legislative and police reform to combat insecurity and corruption.