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TRADE MARK CAUTIONARY NOTICE BOARDING PASS

IN MICRONESIA AND PALAU schedules for international flights from Honiara to Tarawa in
Meanwhile Solomon Airlines has announced new
Kiribati, and Nadi in Fiji. The airline's weekly Honiara -
GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INC. OF ZHUHAI of Jinji West Road, Qianshan Zhuhai, Tarawa flight will change to a Monday departure, returning on
Guangdong, China, does hereby provide notice that it claims proprietorship of the trade mark Tuesdays. From April 1, Honiara- Nadi flights will depart on
Wednesdays and return on Thursdays. The airline also offers
codeshare Honiara-Nadi flights on Saturdays.

In a proposed determination, PNG’s Independent
Consumer and Competition Commission has knocked back
plans to allow Air Nuigini and Philippine Airlines to provide
code-share services between Port Moresby and Manila. The
in relation to: ICCC says the proposed move would stifle competition and
poses a significant risk that fares would increase. The ICCC
Air conditioning installations; ventilation [air-conditioning] installations and apparatus; air re- says if the current level of competition is maintained, traffic
heaters; radiators, electric; heat accumulators; laundry dryers, electric; fans [air-conditioning]; volume will likely continue to increase and potentially attract
air dehumidifiers; air purifying apparatus and machines; cooking apparatus and installations; Samoa Airways intends to invest in larger aircraft, and new carriers on the route. However the ICCC conceded that
extractor hoods for kitchen use; coal gas water heaters; electric water heaters; electromagnetic plans to fly to new destinations, including Fiji, Tonga and limited slots at Port Moresby’s Jackson International Airport
could limit new airlines and services into the PNG capital.
Tokelau. Samoa’s Minister for Public Enterprise Lautafi Fio
oven; cooking utensils, electric; electric drinking water dispensers; electric kettles; air humidifiers; Purcell recently told parliament that the Twin Otter aircraft
electric pressure cookers [autoclaves]; air conditioners for vehicles; fans (parts or air conditioning now in use will be replaced by a single large plane with The ICCC recently granted authorisation to PNG Air to
installations); filters for air conditioning; heater for vehicles; air dryers; air sterilizers; electric capacity for 50 passengers. enter into codeshare arrangements with Virgin Australia for
hair dryers; evaporators; sterilizers; dish sterilizing cupboard; heat exchangers [not parts of service between Port Moresby and Brisbane. It says the
machines]; exhaust fans; solar energy water heaters; electric iron pans; heaters for baths; gas Meanwhile Samoa Airways wants to fly to Hawaii and Los arrangement could support efforts to make Port Moresby a
burners; air refreshers; refrigerators; microwave ovens [cooking apparatus]; water purification Angeles, a move that is being supported by the American transit hub for passengers from other Pacific nations such as
installations; dish washers; egg boilers; electric appliances for making yogurt; steam facial Samoan government. Governor Lolo Moliga has written Federated States of Micronesia.
apparatus [saunas]; bread toasters; electric coffee machines; electric foot washers; bakers’ requesting a one year waiver of the rule that prohibits a
ovens; electric slow-cookers. foreign airline from operating direct flights between two US Air Tahiti Niu believes China may be discouraging charter
points. Samoa Airways is currently using a plane leased from services. Air Tahiti Nui cancelled a planned Lunar New Year
Advertising services for others; import-export agencies; promoting sales of products or services Malaysia’s Malindo Air for flights to New Zealand and Australia. service. CEO Michel Monvoison says the problem was not with
documentation as reported, but that they were told there
for others; systemization of information into computer databases; preparation and/or co-ordination Solomon Airlines says it is currently running the Brisbane- was a slot constraint. He says applications now need to be
of bids on behalf of others in tender processes; professional business consultancy; advisory Munda service at a loss. Manager Commercial Colin Sigimanu filed within 30 days of the flight, but that is too tight a
services for business management; marketing analysis for others; personnel management says the route will be reviewed to determine whether it’s timeline for any airline to consider. Aircalin also cancelled a
consultancy; accounting; commercial and industrial management assistance; auditing. viable or not, reports local media. Meanwhile, Solomon planned China charter.
Airlines has released its Airbus 321 aircraft to its new owner in
Air conditioning apparatus installation and repair; upholstering services; heating equipment North America.
installation and repair; machinery installation, maintenance and repair; electric appliances
installation and repair; freezing equipment installation and repair; computer hardware installation, THE SHIPPING NEWS
maintenance and repair; office machines and equipment installation, maintenance and repair;
eliminating interference in electrical apparatus; cleaning clothes for others. In French Polynesia, a Chinese fishing company has been American Samoa will likely send the MV Manu’atele to
fined US$360, 000 for marine pollution. The Xin Shi Ji 203 Hawaii for repairs as the local shipyard is not operating, and
GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INC. OF ZHUHAI cautions that any use of the trade mark or discharged hundreds of litres of liquids, including fuel, just off is unlikely to do for at last six months. A survey of the vessel
any confusingly similar trade mark in relation to any of these goods and services or similar goods Tahiti last May. Its captain was fined US$3000. The court threw is underway to find out the extent of the damage. The ship
and services, would be seen as infringement of their rights and that they will take such action out the company’s argument that the trial should have been services the route to Manu’a. A replacement vessel may need
deemed necessary to protect those rights. held in China. to be chartered from Samoa as the other vessel in the fleet is
also awaiting repairs.
GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INC. OF ZHUHAI can be contacted care of their address for Goundar Shipping Company in Fiji says it’s investing in
service: two new fast ferries this year to operate between Suva and Pacific Direct Line has replaced the vessel it uses on its
Kadavu. Managing Director George Goundar claims this will New Caledonia-Fiji-Vanuatu trade route. The M/V Capitaine
AJ Park, Level 22, Aon Centre, 1 Willis Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand cut the travel time to less than one hour. Goundar says the Wallis will replace the Southern Moana on the service.
company is interested in operating in other Pacific markets,
including Cook Islands.

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