Checkpoint. 1990-07-31

SHIPPING REFORM: The Shipping Industry Reform Task Force comprises representatives of the maritime unions, ship-owners, ship-users, the Ministry of Transport and Mert.
Report by Patricia Herbert
Gerry Evans, Seafarers Union
Stewart Milne, Chair. Shipping Industry Task Force
Bill Jeffries, Minister of Transport
EMPLOYMENT: A Planning Council report recommends better advice and support systems for unemployed people setting up small businesses, more appropriate training in business and management skills, and more flexible access to finance for community iniatives.
Report by Jenny Davies
Kath Boswell, Social Researcher, Planning Council
LIBERIA: As Liberia's President Samuel Doe grimly hangs on to power...his opponents have split into two groups...both competing to seize victory.
Report Ex BBC
SOUTH PACIFIC FORUM: The 21st South Pacific Forum in Vanuatu got off to a rollicking start this morning with growing speculation that Fiji interim Prime Minister Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara was snubbing NZ & Australia for their critical reaction to the recently announced Fiji constitution.
Report by Jonathan Schwass
Geoffrey Palmer, PM
Bob Hawke, Austn. PM
PNG Prime Minister