Stories for March 22nd 2005

Tuesday, March 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

EU fisheries inspection demand organoleptic controls.

Although no immediate risks were detected, members of the European Union (EU) sanitary inspection mission that recently visited Argentina questioned the absence of proper organoleptic controls in fishing landings, first sale outlets and pre-processing stages. They also emphasised the need for homogeneous procedures and a greater participation of the country's Agro Food and Health National System (SENASA).

Tuesday, March 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Bolivian democracy “on the verge of crumbling”

Bolivian democracy is “on the verge of crumbling” due to pressures from leftist populism, stated “The Washington Post” in its Monday editorial which also urges a more concerted support effort from neighbouring countries and the United States to the beleaguered government of President Carlos Mesa.

Tuesday, March 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Chile confident with OAS candidacy

Chilean Foreign Affairs Minister Ignacio Walker said he was confident that the Chilean candidacy for Secretary General of the Organization of American States, OAS, will conclude “successfully”.

Tuesday, March 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Scottish Fishermen Federation new chief executive.

The Scottish Fishermen's Federation announced the appointment of Bertie Armstrong as the new Chief Executive of SFF and its wholly owned subsidiary company SFF Services Limited.

Tuesday, March 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Standard Wool Chile active in Magallanes.

Standard Wool Chile is active in the Magallanes Region wool market in spite of the recent blaze which completely destroyed its processing plant in Punta Arenas.

Tuesday, March 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News.

Headlines:
UK spends £ 80 million in Gibraltar; Bigger Union Jack for the Rock; Caruana returns from London empty handed; Trans border environmental legislation.

Tuesday, March 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Hot News from Pta. Arenas.

Headlines:
Queen Mary II scheduled to call in Punta Arenas; Aquaculture courses; Torres del Paine park fire lasted 30 days.

Tuesday, March 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

UN C-24 special mission to Bermuda.

The Special Committee on Decolonisation, the C24, has made arrangements for an upcoming United Nations special mission to assist the people of Bermuda in making an informed choice regarding their future status. It also made plans for a regional seminar in the Caribbean in May.

Tuesday, March 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Rumsfeld arrives in Buenos Aires as part of LA tour.

US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld arrived in Buenos Aires yesterday evening and is spending around 24 hours here today as part of a Latin American tour. This morning, he is scheduled to meet with his counterpart, José Pampuro.

Tuesday, March 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Mercosur resumes EU talks; signs with India

Mercosur and European Union negotiators resumed Monday in Brussels discussions with the purpose of reaching a much delayed free trade agreement between the two blocks. Meantime in New Delhi a framework trade understanding was signed with India.