The Government of the Solomon Islands is calling for Expressions of Interest (EoI) from
qualified development partners for the establishment of a tuna processing facility in the
Solomon Islands at a site known as Tenaru. The facility would process tuna harvested in the
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Solomon Islands, and in the waters of adjacent
countries.
FFA FISHERIES TRADE NEWS
Volume 5: Issue 2March-April 2012
By Amanda Hamilton, Elizabeth Havice, Liam Campling[1]
CONTENTS
Preferential Trade Agreements
Ecuador pushes to retain duty free market access to EU
Fisheries Management
WCPFC8 disappoints on enhanced management of bigeye and yellowfin stocks
US and Pacific Island Parties continue to negotiate US Treaty renewal
The New Zealand Aid Programme, acting on behalf of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), are inviting submissions from suitably qualified and experienced consultants for the role of a Fisheries Advisor. The role involves providing policy advice that includes building local staff capabilities in the management of Tuvalu’s fisheries. This is a two (2) year, full-time position in Tuvalu reporting to the Director of Fisheries at the Tuvalu Fisheries Department.
CONTENTS
Preferential Trade Agreements
European Commission releases review of PNG’s ‘global sourcing’ Rules of Origin
New Pacific Islands Chief Trade Advisor is appointed
Trade Regulation
US files final appeal against WTO ‘dolphin safe’ labelling ruling favouring Mexico
Fisheries Management
OPRT study echoes PITIA concerns over rapid increase in small tuna longliners
ISSF introduces a resolution banning shark finning
FFA FISHERIES TRADE NEWS
Volume 4: Issue 12 December 2011
By Amanda Hamilton, Liam Campling, Elizabeth Havice[1]
CONTENTS
World Trade Organisation
Outcomes from the Eighth WTO Ministerial Conference
Samoa accepted by Ministers as a WTO member
Preferential Trade Agreements
PACPs and the EC hold informal EPA discussions
FFA FISHERIES TRADE NEWS
Volume 4: Issue 10 & 11 October-November 2011
By Amanda Hamilton, Liam Campling, Elizabeth Havice[1]
CONTENTS
World Trade Organisation
Vanuatu & Samoa step closer to WTO membership
Fisheries Management
Tuvalu joins Solomon Islands and Nauru in closing waters to foreign fishing
FFA FISHERIES TRADE NEWS
Volume 4: Issues 8 & 9 August-September 2011
By Amanda Hamilton, Liam Campling, Elizabeth Havice[1]
Editorial Note
Commencing with this edition, FFA Fisheries Trade News will now be published on a bi-monthly basis.
CONTENTS
World Trade Organisation
WTO releases panel ruling on US-Mexico tuna-dolphin dispute
FFA FISHERIES TRADE NEWS
Volume 4: Issues 6 & 7 June-July 2011
By Amanda Hamilton, Elizabeth Havice, Liam Campling[1]
Contents
World Trade Organisation
‘Plan B’ Doha Round proposal from WTO Director-General
Preferential Trade Agreements
PACPs striving to conclude comprehensive EU-EPA by end 2011
Fisheries Management
PNA Ministerial Fifth Special Meeting outcomes
FFA FISHERIES TRADE NEWS
Volume 4: Issue 5 May 2011
By Amanda Hamilton, Elizabeth Havice, Liam Campling[1]
Contents
World Trade Organisation
Vanuatu set for WTO accession
WTO rules in favour of Mexico in the US-Mexico ‘tuna-dolphin’ dispute
Trade Regulation
EU proposes GSP reforms intended to benefit the most needy developing countries