CONFERENCE PAPERS

Table of Content

Opening Speech: Honourable Tuita, Minister for Fisheries

Welcome Speech; Mr. Manase Felemi, Secretary for Fisheries

List of Participants

List of Sponsors

Summary Records

Key Recommendations

Key Note Address: Mr. Marc Wilson,Tonga Fisheries Project

A brief overview of the past 10 yrs; Mr. Lennie Niit, Tonga Export Fisheries Association(TEFA)

Catch Statistics: Mr. 'Ulunga Fa'anunu, Ministry of Fisheries

The Industry's view: Ms. Naitilima Tupou, Sea Star

Regional Management and likely impact on Tonga: Mr. Les Clark, Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)

Tuna Availability and the Environment: Mr. Adam Langley, Secretariat for the Pacific Community (SPC)

Catch Rates, Past and Present: Mr. Gerry Russo, TFP

Japan Market, A Marketers View: Mr. Gerry Russo, TFP

Tuna Markets where tuna can improve; Ms. Josie Tamate, (FFA)

Current and Projected Market: Ms. Josie Tamate, FFA

Getting the product to the Market: Mr. Lennie Niit; TEFA

Phytosanitary Requirements: Mr. Tony Chamberlain, University of the South Pacific (USP)

Public Capital Infrastructure: Mr. Manase Felemi, Ministry of Fisheries

Benchmark Regional Tuna Business Profitability: Ms. Josie Tamate, FFA

Tonga Tuna Business Performance (Kylie the Dancing Lady): Mr. Bill Holden, 'Alatini Fishery

Tongan Financial Sector View: Mr. Mark Dawson, ANZ Bank

Finance & Credit Options: Ms. Leta H. Kami,  Tonga Development Bank (TDB)

Modeling and Monitoring Performance: Mr. Gerry Russo, TFP

International Instruments and Development: Mr. Les Clark, FFA

Greenlight for Fisheries Policy: Mr.  Manase Felemi, Ministry of Fisheries

Private Sector View; Ms. Lee Miller, Chamber of Commerce

A brief overview of the past ten years: Mr. Paul Mead, Charter Boat Operator

Current Statistics and Projected Growth: Mr. Neil Jenkins, Nuku'alofa Gamefishing Club

Economic Benefits to Tonga: Mr. Dain Simpson, Tonga Tourism Project

Game Fishing: Mr. Adam Langley, SPC