Stories for September 22nd 2006

Friday, September 22nd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

DAP charter vessel sinks in Punta Arenas

“DAP Mares” belonging to the Pivcevic family unexpectedly sunk Wednesday in Catalina Bay, Punta Arenas harbour area where she had been anchored for several days.

Friday, September 22nd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Uruguay remains “strategic” for the Spanish pulp industry

Spain's ENCE announced Thursday that Uruguay remains a “strategic” player for its pulp industry interests in spite of having cancelled the construction of a pulp mill until a new area is agreed with Uruguayan authorities.

Friday, September 22nd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

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New pressure to clear land mines; Public smoking ban discussed; Still no consensus on assessing finfish track records.