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TODAY'S PACIFIC NEWS
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

CNMI Economist Predicted Catastrophic Fund Collapse In 2001
Stewart claimed lawmakers allowed Fund to atrophy despite warnings

Solomons Benefits From Increased Australia Development Funds
Contributions increased $2 million over previous year

Protest Held Over Added Classes, Reduced Hours In Guam Schools
Community concerned extra work will burden struggling students

‘Air Pacific’ To Be Rebranded ‘Fiji Airways’
Research showed ‘Pacific’ name proved disadvantageous

Australia Donates Freshwater Storage Units To RMI
Officials says all residents on Ebeye will have safe water

Prime Minister Urged To Explain Failed PNG Public Housing Scheme
Paga Hill evictions highlight concerns over public servant housing

UN Program To Combat Effects Of Climate Change In Vanuatu
Rising seas, increasing storms raise concern for communities

Fiji Unemployment Increases As Nadi Businesses Close After Floods
Increased costs for repairs, travel expenses forces layoffs

Libel Suit Against Tongan Opposition Leader Pohiva Dropped
Article purportedly implicates officials in abuse of funds

New Caledonia Socialist Party Backs Doctor For French Assembly
First socialist candidate in 20 years put up for Noumea electorate

Somare To Lead National Alliance Party To PNG Elections
Grand Chief suggests leaders abusing laws for political gain

Protestors Arrested In Vanuatu For Anti-Indonesia Demonstration
West Papuan leaders call on Vanuatu to rethink ties to Indonesia

Cook Islands Dredging Project To Commence On Rarotonga
$20 million project will upgrade Avatiu Port

Solomons PM Dismisses Honiara Hotel Security To Reduce Costs
Opposition alleges monthly bills almost $30,000 for Lilo

Ecologists Embark On Pacific Ocean Tsunami Debris Study
Australian team to research effects of plastics on environment

CNMI ‘Permanent Residents’ Seek Recognized Immigration Status
Fitial still wants immigration returned to local control

Guam Port Authority Pushes Purchase Of Commercial Cranes
Cranes hoped to extract more revenue from port activities

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 VOLUME 24, NO. 1, SPRING 2012

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