Stories for January 2006
Falkland Oil and Gas. Chief Appointment
Falkland Oil and Gas, an energy exploration company, said on Wednesday it was to appoint Tim Bushell as chief executive following the retirement of Executive Chairman John Armstrong.
Argentina admits Falklands' “tightening” policy
In another twist of its tightening policy towards the Falkland Islands the Argentine government said it expects Argentine flagged jiggers to begin catching in the South Atlantic high seas before the official squid season starts next February, reports Clarin in the Wednesday edition.
Morales on world tour, regrets no US invitation
Bolivian elected President Evo Morales who Tuesday begins a world tour of seven countries in four continents, with a first stop over in Venezuela, regrets no invitation from United States was forthcoming, since he is willing to dialogue with all governments.
Argentina begins process to cancel IMF debt
This Tuesday Argentina will make effective the advance payment of approximately 9.5 billion US dollars thus cancelling all debts with the International Monetary Fund, a decision announced by President Néstor Kirchner last December 15.
South Atlantic quake triggers tsunami scare in Sir Lanka
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 was registered off the South Sandwich Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, the U.S. Geological Survey reported Monday. There were no reports of injuries or a tsunami.
Record meat export year for Uruguay
Uruguay meat exports increased 21.46% in 2005 over 2004 according to the latest release from the Uruguayan Meat Board.
Chilean candidates prepare for crucial debate
Chilean ruling coalition presidential candidate Michelle Bachelet and opposition Conservative businessman Sebastian Piñera are scheduled to debate Wednesday evening on national television, the only time they will do so before the run off next January 15.
Argentina recalls Malvinas/Falklands 1833 events
Argentine Foreign Affairs minister Jorge Taiana reaffirmed Monday in an official release, Argentina's “imprescriptible sovereignty rights over the Malvinas islands” and condemned the ”illegitimate (British) occupation” of the South Atlantic islands.
