(December 9, 2001) The Lesotho and South African governments are headed for a clash with the World Bank after the financial institution decides not to fund the kingdom’s legal costs in a crucial corruption case.
Letter to the Editor: Fortis plan threatens endangered species
(December 7, 2001) Newfoundlanders speak out against Fortis’s plans to wipe out Belize wildlife.This is our business as long as Fortis is in Belize, writes Colin MacDonald of St. John’s.
Serious landslide threatens Three Gorges area
(December 6, 2001) A massive landslide that occurred Dec. 1 in Zigui county near the Three Gorges dam still threatens the area, China Central Television (CCTV) reports.
Officials taken on anti-corruption field trip
More than 100 officials involved in the Three Gorges resettlement operation were recently taken on a tour of a local prison to strengthen their resolve to resist corruption – and avoid arrest.
Bill C-31 passes third reading in Senate
(December 6, 2001) Senator Setlakwe comments at third reading of Bill C-31. Bill C-31 is read third time and passed.
Three Gorges resettlement: push comes to shove
The Three Gorges dam resettlement operation is moving into high gear as officials prepare to forcibly relocate more than 130,000 people in the next year, according to the latest official figures.
Senate debate continues
(December 5, 2001) Hon. Senators Tkachuk and Angus join in the third-reading debate on Bill C-31. Senator Angus points out several flaws, especially the lack of transparency and accountability which the proposed law accords to the Export Development Corporation.
Senator Oliver’s motion in amendment negatived
(December 4, 2001) Senators vote on motion to amend BillC-31 clause 9.
Complaint to Auditor-General’s Commissioner on Environment and Sustainable Development
(December 4, 2001) Re: CIDA’s support for the Chalillo dam
Complaint to Auditor-General’s Commissioner on Environment and Sustainable Development
A river in Belize runs through Newfoundland
(December 3, 2001) The campus and community radio station of Memorial University has been following the Challilo dam proposal in Belize. So far 5 episodes have been broadcast. The radio program airs each Wednesday night at 9 pm NF time on CHMR 93.5 FM.
Zimbabwe: broadcast blues
(December 1, 2001) A new act on broadcasting in Zimbabwe, signed into law on April 4 by President Robert Mugabe, represents a carte blanche move to police journalists and control the flow of information.
Fortis faces opposition over plans for rainforest dam: Protests held in Atlantic locations
(December 1, 2001) Concerned citizens from across Atlantic Canada are taking part in a regional day of action, calling on Fortis Inc. of St. John’s, Nfld., to immediately stop its plans to construct the Chalillo Dam in Belize, Central America.
Newfoundland company accused of threatening Central American rainforest
(November 30, 2001) TV and newspaper ads are now part of a nationwide campaign aimed at pressuring Fortis Inc. to abort its plan to construct a $30 million hydroelectric dam in a Central American rainforest in Belize.
Northern China wetlands drying up: Xinhua
(November 30, 2001) Xinhua said wetlands along north China’s biggest river system have shrunk by more than 80 per cent over the past five decades due to excessive exploitation of the river and damming of its tributaries.
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