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Monday, April 23rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Borders and Southern optimistic about seismic data collected

HAVING completed the processing and interpretation of its Falkland
Islands 2D seismic data, Harry Dobson, Chairman of Borders and
Southern says, “great progress” has been made towards successful exploration and production.
Sunday, April 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Deadly quake and “mini tsunami” strike south Chile

Search and rescue efforts continued in Region XI Sunday, one day after a substantial earthquake and subsequent “mini tsunami” struck near the towns of Puerto Aysén and Puerto Chacabuco. So far authorities have located the bodies of three people who were swept away Saturday by massive waves in the Aysén Fjord. Seven others are still missing.
Friday, April 20th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands success story; criticism of Argentina at London Forum

Strong criticism of Argentina's aggressive policies towards the Falkland Islands, renewed assurances of United Kingdom support and protection, and impressive accounts of the dynamic, democratic entrepreneurial progress of the Islands were all themes of a successful Falklands Forum in London this week entitled “Opportunities for the Future”.
Tuesday, April 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Venezuela hosts South American energy summit

Ethanol production is expected to dominate the energy summit of South American nations which has got underway Monday in the Venezuelan Caribbean island of Margarita.
Sunday, April 15th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chavez apologizes; Bachelet to meet Venezuelan opposition

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez apologized on Sunday to Chilean leader Michelle Bachelet following his harsh criticism of the Chilean Senate, “bunch of fascists” for having sponsored a statement against the “arbitrary” closure of a Venezuelan opposition broadcasting and television station.
Saturday, April 14th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
War Anniversary has positive effect on Falklands Tourism

With receptive tourism agencies in Stanley reporting excellent results for the 2006/7 season just finished and a higher than normal level of advance bookings, it looks as if the 25th anniversary of the Falklands War is having a positive effect on local tourism.
Saturday, April 14th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Regional fact-finding cruise by Falkland Islands Port Agent

Debbie Summers, Tourism Development Manager of Sulivan Shipping Ltd, who are port agents for the majority of cruise ships visiting the Falklands, described the 2006/7 season as “the most successful to date”.
Thursday, April 5th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines:
The hardest decision; University fees reduction may have sting in tail; Man dies after 2nd 'jump ship'; Measured' response to flag; Tomorrow is Good Friday.
Monday, April 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Shadow Foreign Secretary Hague visits Falkland Islands

The Shadow Foreign Secretary, William Hague, will be visiting Brazil this weekend before travelling on to the Falkland Islands in the week of the 25th anniversary of the Argentine invasion.
Thursday, March 29th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Bernanke: “Increased uncertainty” about US economy

US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday that uncertainty about the outlook for the US economy has increased and any future decisions on rates will depend on the evolution of growth and inflation.