Stories for April 28th 2005

Thursday, April 28th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

OAS nomination: increasing Chilean optimism.

Chilean Foreign Secretary Ignacio Walker said Wednesday in Santiago that “it's not in our mind to lift or drop candidacies” and what “we aspire is hemispheric consensus for Jose Miguel Insulza” in his bid to become Secretary General of the Organization of American States, OAS.

Thursday, April 28th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Global task force to save the albatross wins backing of The Prince of Wales

The Prince of Wales and record-breaking sailor, Ellen MacArthur, are together to trumpet global efforts to save one of the world's most endangered yet iconic birds.

Thursday, April 28th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

King George Island attracted 1,000 tourists

Tourist activity in King George Island, particularly in the Chilean sector, increased 30% over the previous season according to Commander Dennis Harvey Parada, head of the Chilean Antarctic base President Frei.