Stories for July 20th 2005

Wednesday, July 20th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Maersk-Sealand extends operations to Ushuaia

Maersk-Sealand announced this week that it had began operating its own depot in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego. Depot operations actually began on July 10th with the call of Maersk Ferroll.

Wednesday, July 20th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Drought could cost Argentina $225 million

Farm land planted with wheat in Argentina could fall by 10% compared to the previous season because of the severe drought, according to industry figures published Tuesday in Buenos Aires.

Wednesday, July 20th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Further squid and blue whiting surveys recommended

A continued joint precautionary approach towards squid and further scientific investigation to ensure sustainability of the southern blue whiting was recommended by the South Atlantic Fisheries Commission which last week met in London.

Wednesday, July 20th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Brize Norton: check in four hours before departure

Royal Air Force Brize Norton will temporarily close its runway from mid-September 2005 through to January 2006 for maintenance and capability expansion work which means Falkland Islands passengers will have to check in at least four hours before departure.

Wednesday, July 20th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Bielsa blends politics and literature with K's blessing

Argentine Foreign Affairs minister Rafael Bielsa made his official debut Tuesday evening as head of the list of candidates for the Lower House of the City of Buenos Aires in the coming October mid term elections.

Wednesday, July 20th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

GSI Admiral calls in Punta Arenas

The hydrocarbons seismic surveying vessel “GSI Admiral”, currently under contract in Falkland Islands' waters called in Punta Arenas for two weeks maintenance and repairs, reports the local press.

Wednesday, July 20th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

America's summit: “Jobs creation”, the heart of the matter

Argentina admitted Tuesday having differences with the United States regarding the Americas Summit scheduled for next November in Mar del Plata but these are concentrated in “the drafting of the final document and security”.

Wednesday, July 20th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Bolivian Indians feel they can win presidency

Socialist Bolivian peasants' leader Evo Morales is confident he can build an alliance, based on support from the country's indigenous majority, that this time will ensure him victory in December's presidential election.