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Stories for February 8th 2005

• Tuesday, February 8th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Controversial submarine leaves Gibraltar Wednesday.

  A storm has erupted over the visit of the British nuclear powered submarine HMS Sceptre, a 27-year-old vessel. The submarine arrived last week for what British authorities described as routine maintenance on its diesel engine. There is no suggestion that the nuclear reactor has any defect.

• Tuesday, February 8th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Canadian Senator supports Falklands' “independence”.

  A Canadian Senator who recently visited the Falkland Islands said she supports the Islands quest for “independence” (self determination).

• Tuesday, February 8th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Ellen MacArthur beats world record.

  Ellen MacArthur finally completed her single handed round the world trimaran voyage in the record breaking time of 71 days and under 13 hours.

• Tuesday, February 8th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Falkland Gold to Start Exploratory Drilling This Month

  Falkland Gold & Minerals Ltd., a company with exclusive rights to explore for gold in the Falkland Islands, said it may begin exploratory drilling by Feb. 25.

• Tuesday, February 8th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  China concentrates investments in Latinamerica.

  China's overseas direct investment in 2004 reached 37 billion US dollars, half of which in Latinamerica, reported Monday in Beijing China's Trade and Investment Ministry. The main areas of Chinese interest were mining, trade related services, manufacturing plus wholesale and retail trade indicated the official release.

• Tuesday, February 8th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Shell will remain in Argentina and Chile.

  Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell denied plans to sell its energy related assets in Argentina to Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA). In his latest visit to Argentina, Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez announced his country was interested in taking over Shell's assets in Argentina.

• Tuesday, February 8th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  EU supports Colombian peace efforts, but?

  The European Union will continue aiding the Colombian government in its efforts to achieve peace and full democracy, but will remain “very vigilant” regarding methods employed in the fight against the politically motivated violence that has wracked the nation for over four decades.

• Tuesday, February 8th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Mexican oil opens to greater private participation.

  Mexico's government owned oil giant Pemex will open exploration and production operations to the private sector announced Area Manager Carlos Morales.

• Tuesday, February 8th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Argentine beef exports expanded 26% in 2004

  Argentine beef exports last year expanded 26% in volume and 51% in income compared to 2003, according to the Argentine Sanitary and Quality Office.

• Tuesday, February 8th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

  Falklands Councillors “relaxed” over Rammell - Bielsa meetings

  Mike Summers, this month's spokesperson for the eight elected members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Council said today (Tuesday) that he and his colleagues were taking a “relaxed” view of the meeting last week in Cartagena, Colombia, between Foreign Office Minister with responsibility for British Territories, Bill Rammell and Argentine Foreign Minister, Rafael Bielsa.