Stories for February 18th 2005

Friday, February 18th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines :
No certainty as illex season begins; Rockhopper and Desire agree farm-in ?understanding'; Duvall release: public safety is ?paramount'; Liners cruising in.

Friday, February 18th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Argentine growth prompts new creditor demands.

Private creditors on Thursday seized on the latest growth figures from Argentina as proof that the country could improve its offer to restructure a record $100bn (£52.8bn) of defaulted debt.

Friday, February 18th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

US Puts Cold Cloth to Small Friction with Argentina

Lino Gutierrez, US Ambassador to Argentina, lowered the tone Thursday to a controversy caused by a US report alerting its citizens on the possible risks of traveling to Argentina.

Friday, February 18th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Red Ensign Conference concludes.

Falklands fishing vessels could soon be crewed by Chilean officers after discussions at the Red Ensign Conference in Stanley this week.