Mercosur

• Wednesday, October 31st 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Falklands: targets for exploratory oil drilling identified

  Rockhopper Exploration plc announced that initial interpretation of the 3D seismic data collected over its licences PL032 and PL033 in the Falkland Islands has revealed large fans and structural closures which could form targets for the next round of drilling. The largest fans cover approximately 40sq km and are located near to the Shell well which recovered live oil.

• Tuesday, October 30th 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Falklands' logistic support for BAS vessels and aircrafts

  

  With spring in the South Atlantic, British Antarctic Survey (BAS) ships and aircraft have returned to the Falkland Islands in preparation for the 2007/08 Antarctic season.

• Saturday, October 27th 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Mercosur trapped by its own contentious shortcomings

  

  Mercosur Foreign Affairs and Economy ministers met Friday in Montevideo to address asymmetries and non tariff restrictions inside the block, an ongoing issue which has become a source of growing contention between full members, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

• Friday, October 26th 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Chilean coastal fishermen protest depletion of hake

  Chilean fishermen used public debates in the coastal town of Valparaiso Wednesday as a forum to criticize Chile's fishing policies. The debates, titled “Who sells you fish,” focused on the current depletion of the hake population along Chile's coasts.

• Friday, October 26th 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  “The Sweet Toast of New York” ( and Rio...and Sao Paulo...and Tokyo)

  

  This month, Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro celebrated their 10th Anniversary with a “tasty” party of New York's “A List” guests. It is not surprising that this wonderful French pâtisserie and bistro still is, after 10 years, unique and the preferred destination for all of those who have not only a sweet tooth, but also a discerning palate.

• Wednesday, October 24th 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Falkland Islands: British reservists re-live Royal Marine history

  

  ONE hundred Royal Marine reservists exercising in the Falklands have paid tribute to victims of the 1982 War and attended a reception in their honour hosted by the His Excellency the Governor Alan Huckle.

• Monday, October 22nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Antarctica sea bed: Chile will assert rights in UN

  

  Chile confirmed Monday it will make an official presentation before the United Nations Continental Shelf Limits Commission to confirm Chile's rights off Antarctic territory following on the announcement by the Foreign Office of Britain's intentions.

• Sunday, October 21st 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  On line booking system for hostels in Punta Arenas

  Punta Arenas in the extreme south of Chile is experimenting with an on line booking system for hostels and home lodgings which should be fully operational by next mid January, reports the local press.

• Saturday, October 20th 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Falklands' war restored icon Vulcan takes to the sky

  

  A former Royal Air Force Vulcan bomber has made her first flight in 14 years after a restoration project said to be “probably one of the longest and costliest” in the history of British aviation.

• Thursday, October 18th 2007 - 20:00 UTC

  Air Comet becomes Chile's second largest domestic carrier

  

  Air Comet Chile, known until recently as Aerolíneas del Sur, is now the largest domestic carrier after LAN Chile, with 18% of the market. The figure represents a 10% increase in market-share in just under a year.