Solomon Islands dolphin export forum described as a "farce"

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Updated March 20, 2009 16:22:51

Solomon Islands' outspoken environmentalist, Lawrence Makili is describing a forum on the dolphin trade in the country as a farce, after a Government organised debate on the controversial industry became heated.


Presenter Sam Seke

Speakers: Solomon Islands Minister for Environment and Conservation Gordon Darcy Lilo, Earth Island Institute spokesman Lawrence Makili, Dolphin Traders Cathy Chow, Honiara Veterinary Clinic Doctor Braddley Anita

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