Stories for October 4th 2004

Monday, October 4th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Gibraltar: Breaking News

Headlines:
Spain to participate in Trafalgar celebration; Spanish travel writers in Gibraltar; La Linea claims forefront of relations; Opposition leader meets Tony Blair. ?I'll stand again says Caruana.

Monday, October 4th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Six hour daily blackouts in Cuba.

Cuban authorities announced a daily six-hour blackout plan for Havana as one of the steps taken by the government recently to stem the island's serious energy crisis.

Monday, October 4th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Deadline for OAS Secretary General.

Costa Rican president Abel Pacheco said he will ask for the resignation of Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General Miguel Angel Rodriguez if he does not explain strong allegations of corruption by this Monday.

Monday, October 4th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

New Senior Magistrate takes up post.

New Senior Magistrate Clare Faulds arrived in the Falkland Islands last week and is settling into her new work place.

Monday, October 4th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Self Determination Right Under Attack Say FI Councillors.

The need for overseas representation of Falkland Islands interests to counter Argentine government lobbying was a theme picked up by nearly every member during speeches in support of the Motion for Adjournment, which signaled the end of last week's meeting of the Falkland Islands Legislative Council.