CONFERENCE
PAPERS
Opening Speech: Honourable Tuita, Minister for Fisheries
Welcome Speech; Mr. Manase Felemi, Secretary for Fisheries
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