MELANESIAN TRADE OFFICIALS ACT ON QUARANTINE, SHIPPING, BUSINESS Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/01/2000 - 00:00
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (November 30, 2000 - Post-Courier/PINA Nius Online) -A draft report being reviewed by Melanesian Spearhead Group economic and trade officials here includes formalizing a quarantine committee, holding a shipping conference, and establishing a business council.
The quarantine sub-committee, which until now has operated under a temporary arrangement, was formally endorsed by the meeting. The Solomon Islands was asked to find funding from various agencies to print a quarantine handbook for member countries.
The Solomon Islands will also host the second shipping conference at a date yet to be set.