Stories for 2004 , page 118

Thursday, May 27th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

C&W supports Falklands' athletes.

Cable & Wireless have long been supporters of Falkland Islands athletes attending overseas games.

Wednesday, May 26th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Record unemployment in Brazil

Unemployment in Brazil during April reached a record 13,1%, the highest since the index was started in October 2001, reports the Brazilian Geography and Statistics Office, IBGE. Unemployment in March was 12,8%.

Wednesday, May 26th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil admits higher inflation

The Brazilian government admitted this week that inflation in 2004 will be above the 2004 target of 5,5% According to the latest estimates from the Finance Ministry, the Consumer Price Index will reach 6,37% this year.

Tuesday, May 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil and China “strategic alliance”

Brazil and China emphasized this Monday in Beijing their commitment to a bilateral “strategic alliance”, called for “a more democratic and representative global system” and signed ten agreements covering trade and cooperation in different fields.

Tuesday, May 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Magallanes fish exports stalled

The stoppage declared since last Wednesday by staff from the Chilean Fisheries National Service, Sernapesca, is complicating and delaying fisheries exports from Magallanes Region, according to Punta Arenas companies and unions.

Tuesday, May 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Chile's import tariff averages 2,4%

The tariff reductions agreed by Chile in the several trade accords reached with United States, European Union among others, is forcing the average effective import tariff to continue decreasing, having reached 2,4% last March

Tuesday, May 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Kirchner tactics “are entirely counter productive”

“The Falkland Islanders are determined to maintain their right to self determination” and Argentine President Kirchner's administration tactics to put pressure on the Islands “are entirely counter productive”, said Governor Howard Pearce this Tuesday in his annual address to the Legislative Council.

Monday, May 24th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Stanley airport celebrates 25th anniversary

Falkland Islands are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Stanley's airport with a historic display in the Islands Museum.

Monday, May 24th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Magallanes exports increase 18%

In spite of suffering a 1% economic contraction in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period in 2003, Magallanes Region exports jumped 18%, according to the latest release by the Regional Chilean Finance Ministry Representative and the National Statistics Office.

Monday, May 24th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Fuel smuggling from Argentina

Magallanes energy distributors are warning local authorities of an incipient but growing contraband of fuel from neighbouring Argentine Patagonia where gasoline costs half the price.