PACIFIC ISLANDS REPORT

Pacific Islands Development Program/East-West Center
With Support From Center for Pacific Islands Studies/University of Hawai‘i


Thursday, May 8, 2008

Three Taiwan Ministers Resign Over Pacific Funds
$30 Million Earmarked For PNG Embezzled

Bougainville President Took $8,000 Company Gift
Kabui Admits Accepting The Money In 2005

Chinese Contractor Readies Nukualofa Reconstruction
Two Years To Rebuild Burned Business District

U.S. Mainland To Compete For Pacific Impact Funds
More Hands Reaching Into $30 Million Pot

Fiji Cuts Taxes, Duty On Basic Food Items
Aimed At Assisting Low-Income Residents

Work Begins On $100 Million Guam Residential Project
Some 280 Luxury Units Planned

Tinian Casino Developer To Import Chinese Workers
Company Required To Hire 16 Local Residents

U.S. Increases Support For PNG Battle With HIV/AIDS
PNG Epidemic Called Humanitarian Disaster

Tuvalu Accepted As Member Of Athletics Body
Becomes 213th Member In Organization

Loud Nightclubs Worry Honiara Parents
Proliferation Attracts Growing Number Of Youths

Solomons Court Stops Attempt To Deport Aussie Boss
Wong Second Plantation Boss Targeted For Deportation

Ambassadors From Germany, Spain Call On Palau
Allies In Fight Against Global Warming

Palau President To Visit Israel, Taiwan, Germany
Pacific Leader Gone Most Of Month

Tonga King To Host Charity Fundraiser
Proceeds for Child Cancer Foundation Of Tonga

Bougainville Boy Snatched By Crocodile
Victim Crossing River With Mother

Fiji Kava Exports Bring $1.2 Million In 2007
51 Tons Shipped Out Last Year

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