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According to the Memorandum of Understanding the specific functions of the Joint Commercial Commission shall be to:
The Pacific Islands Development Program at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawai‘i acts as the JCC Secretariat. The Secretariat is responsible for responding to information requests, ongoing research endeavors, organizing yearly conferences and special workshops, the creation and maintenance of Internet tools that facilitate linkages between Pacific islands' and United States' businesses, and other day-to-day administration of the JCC.
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NEW REPORTS Bank of Hawaii/East-West Center Economic Reports (Both require the Adobe Acrobat Reader) "Guam Economic Report, October 2003" "CNMI Economic Report, October 2003" EVENTS
BUSINESS Properties for Sale in Fiji Van Loan Real Estate’s professionals have years of experience and expertise in tourism, real estate and construction in Fiji. See website: www.vlrealestatefiji.com.fj. Fishing Partnership Desired Long-line fishing interest in the Fiji Islands is looking for an overseas partner/investor. U.S. Partner brings the boat and market for pelagic fish (tuna, marlin, mahi, etc.) -- Fiji fishing interest provides the license and local fishing knowledge. Tourism Investment Needed The Cook Islands is flourishing as a tourist destination. The industry is buoyant and the forecasts are very promising. Demand for accommodation however is not being satisfied and there is an urgent need for more investment particularly at the high end of the market. More information here. 2002 JCC MEETING The JCC Trade & Investment Working Group met in Honolulu, Hawai‘i on March 12, 2002. Download an Adobe Acrobat version of the "Summary Record" for the 2002 JCC Meeting here. A larger file, complete with appendices, is available here. (Requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader). INFORMATION FOR BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS In collaboration with the JCC, the Maui Pacific Center has compiled a number of resources the assist Pacific Islands Business Associations enhance their activities. Go to these resources here. RESEARCH REPORTS
Prepared by the U.S. Commercial Liaison Office for the ADB Manila, The Philippines.
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Prepared by Wali M. Osman, Ph.D. Bank of Hawaii Senior Fellow for Pacific Economies, East-West Center. DISCLAIMER Inclusion of information on this website does not signify PIDP or East-West Center endorsement, either expressly or by implication, of the individuals, organizations, or companies listed, or their products, services, or reports. |
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he Joint Commercial Commission (JCC) was proposed by President George Bush at the United
States-Pacific Islands Summit held in October 1990 at the East-West Center, Honolulu, Hawai‘i. On January 12, 1993, a Memorandum of Understanding establishing the United States/Pacific Island Nations Joint Commercial Commission was signed by the United States and the then
thirteen independent Pacific island nations. The objective of the JCC is to promote mutually beneficial commercial and economic relations between the United States and the Pacific island countries.
