Stories for October 17th 2006

Tuesday, October 17th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chile's stock market rises to record high

Chilean stocks rose to the week's third record close on Friday. The Santiago Stock Exchange's Ipsa index, tracking the 40 most sold stocks, rose 0.32% to 2,356.97 points.

Tuesday, October 17th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands' fisheries dispute and Vigo's industry stance

Spanish fishing companies operating in the South Atlantic and with direct or indirect interests on both fisheries, --Argentina and the Falkland Islands-- are bound to suffer strong financial losses according to Vigoemrpesa.com, an internet information agency linked to the Galicia fishing industry.

Tuesday, October 17th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Fifty one tour ships for the coming South Georgia season

Tour ship visits to South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic for the coming season are higher than last season, according to the island's government.

Tuesday, October 17th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

New names for the UN Security Council deadlock

Mexico and Chile have begun Tuesday informal contacts with other Latinamerican countries to agree on a consensus or compromise candidate for the United Nations Security Council seat which remains deadlocked between Guatemala and Venezuela.