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A small delegation headed by Southpacific-travel.com CEO, Tony Everitt, recently returned from Japan in what was both a learning and promotional exercise which should prove beneficial to the tourism industry not only within the Kingdom, but the region as a whole.

Auckland's Pacific community is staging a rally, Saturday, May 12, in Manukau Square, Manukau City, to protest against Japanese plans to hunt up to 50 humpback whales, starting this year (or next summer).

The Fiji Rugby Union announced an operating surplus of $349,504 in 2006 to put the national body into a stronger financial position following on from a similar surplus in 2005.

A two-member Pacific Islands Forum Taskforce will conduct a preliminary review of the Regional Assistance Mission in Solomon Islands (RAMSI) from 24-29 April.

The Chair of the Tongan Advisory Council Melina Maka today expressed concern at a lack of detail about how the new Recognized Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme will ensure a fair deal for both New Zealand employers and Pacific workers. While the intention behind the scheme is good, there are concerns about the process and lack of real engagement with Pacific communities. "In the rush to develop this initiative, the lessons from similar policies and initiatives in the past may have been overlooked," said Mr Maka.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and key partners are meeting on Thursday and Friday (April 19-20) to demonstrate an unprecedented commitment to combat the so-called neglected tropical diseases. This commitment comes from political leaders and ministries of health in affected countries, from development agencies and banks, foundations, scientists, and some of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

HRH Princess Salote Mafile'o Pilolevu Tuita will bestow honorary titles on two local Bay Area men.

Japan is the largest supplier of visitors to the Pacific - about 4 million in 2006. Most visit North Pacific islands, but even Australia and New Zealand welcome 800,000 Japanese per annum. But South Pacific Islands receive only 2% of Japanese visitors to the Pacific so there is opportunity for further development.

Cabinet has approved the appointment of Viliami Afeaki as "Adviser to the Prime Minister on Reconciliation and Civic Education" for an initial period of two years, beginning 2nd April 2007.