Stories for September 7th 2005

Wednesday, September 7th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Punta Arenas cardio-surgery hub for south Chile

Chilean national health authorities confirmed Punta Arenas as a heart surgery and homodynamic hub with jurisdiction over the south of the country.

Wednesday, September 7th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

August inflation in Chile, 0,3% and 2,7% in eight months

The August consumer prices index in Chile increased 0,3%, accumulating 2,7% in the first eight months of 2005 and 3% in the last twelve months

Wednesday, September 7th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Chile stabilizes fuel prices for next twelve months

Gasoline in Chile will remain below the 620 pesos per litre benchmark during the next ten months, following the government's decision to intervene in the fuel market to help mitigate the impact of hurricane Katrina and international crude prices.

Wednesday, September 7th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Chilean Antarctic cruise company adds second vessel

A Chilean based cruise company is incorporating a second vessel for this coming season's tours of Antarctica, beginning in Puerto Montt and concluding in Ushuaia, Argentina, with a call in Punta Arenas.

Wednesday, September 7th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Lord Mayor of London in Buenos Aires

Michael Savory, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, chose “London as a Financial Partner in a Fast-Changing World” as the title of his speech to yesterday's Argentine-British Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Wednesday, September 7th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Royal Navy sells three S. Atlantic Patrol frigates to Chile

Chilean Minister of Defence Jaime Ravinet signed Wednesday in London the agreement for the purchase of three former Royal Navy Type 23 frigates, HMS Marlborough, HMS Norfolk and HMS Grafton. The British government was represented by Lord Drayson, Minister for Defence Procurement.