Stories for November 25th 2004

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Round trip Santiago/Punta Arenas starting at 165 US dollars

Aerolíneas del Sur, the air carrier that will begin flying to Punta Arenas next December 5 announced this week fares and flight schedules.

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

FT demands strong action from IMF against Argentina

Britain's Financial Times severely criticized Argentina for its current handling of defaulted debt and suggests the IMF “must be prepared to halt new lending”.

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Uruguay ambivalent about South American integration

Uruguay will not support the creation of a South American Community of Nations, CSN, which is scheduled to be launched next December 9 in Peru.

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Sheep skin specialist's visit approved

THE Falkland Islands Development Board (FIDB) has approved funds for the visit from a sheep skin specialist.

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Three winning designs are announced for a new research station in Antarctica

Three winning concept designs for a new research station in Antarctica are announced yesterday Wednesday 24 November, at the Halley VI Design Exhibition at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Lone prospector's Falkland gold find leads to AIM float.

A company is floating on AIM this week that claims it has found gold in the Falkland Islands.

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Visiting parliamentarians pledge support for Falklands

That the challenge to the Falkland Islands from Argentina has to be met head on, was one of the messages delivered on Wednesday by a group of British parliamentarians who have been visiting the Islands this week..

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Prince Harry cuts short visit to Argentina.

Twenty year old Prince Harry flew back to London from Buenos Aires Thursday afternoon after the Argentine press revealed he had become a “head ache” for those responsible for his security.

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Brazilian Central Bank anticipates more rate rises

The Brazilian Central Bank anticipated this Thursday it could accelerate the increase of the country's basic interest SELIC rate if oil prices and domestic inflation prospects keep worsening and annual prices don't keep to target.

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

British trade mission visits Mercosur.

A British trade mission visited Uruguay this week and reached several agreements with a local university and the British Hospital plus encouraging prospects in other areas.