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TODAY'S PACIFIC NEWS
Friday, May 18, 2012

Report Reveals Over 1,000 Guam Construction Jobs Lost In Last Year
Drop in employment attributed to project completions

Indonesian Ambassador Comes To Vanuatu With Donated Equipment
Interested in increasing support for cooperative defense training

Creation Of Two New PNG Provinces Formalized
Jiwaka, Hela become separate provices ahead of election

Despite Attacks, Solomons PM Begins Asia Trip With Coalition Intact
Opposition criticizes acting PM choice while Lilo goes abroad

Palau President Releases Funds For Fiber Optic Cable Purchase
Administration defends use of funds for telecom upgrades

Pacific, Japan Meeting Focuses On Environment, Development Issues
Sixth PALM summit to take place in Okinawa

Fiji Police Terminate Permit For Gay Rights March In Suva
Permit rescinded ‘in the interests of all Fijians,’ say police

CNMI Public Auditor Investigates Fund’s Legal, Consulting Expenses
‘Exorbitant’ legal fees raise concerns in senate over impropriety

Marshalls Officials Seek Review Of Fisheries Director Recruitment
Selection process denounced after RMI candidate eliminated

PNG Governor-General Set To Issue Electoral Writs
Electoral committee officials pleased with status of rolls

Bougainville President Expresses Concerns Over PNG Election
Momis worries about instability in lead up to Bougainville referendum

Australia Hopes To Reconcile After Vanuatu Official’s Arrest
Minister hopes friendly relations and aid will continue

High Fuel Prices Forces Air Austral To Drop New Caledonia Flights
Travelers express concern over remaining routes to France

PNG Maritime Safety Officer Admits Lapse In MV Rabaul Inspections
After sinking, surveyor allowed sister ship to sail without safety check

CNMI Bond Ratings At Risk From Continued Financial Instability
60-day deadline given before rating downgrade takes effect

Solomons Education Officials Hope To Resolve Students’ Grievances
Resolutions apparently require action by permanent secretary

Fiji AG Claims Qantas Had Too Much Power Over Air Pacific
Qantas reportedly denies have majority power with minority of shares

Unauthorized Solicitor In Tonga Hospital Leads To Security Review
Seller allegedly offered patients ‘unknown concoction’

Scarce Supplies Delay Free Medical Treatments In CNMI
Military can provide manpower, but not medicines or provisions

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