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Hawaii set to rejoin Pacific Basin Council

Gov. Linda Lingle announced yesterday that Hawaii will rejoin the Pacific Basin Development Council after a seven-year-absence in the regional organization.

The council, which was established in 1980 and is headquartered in Honolulu, addresses regional economic and social development concerns of the Pacific Islands.

Re-entry into the council will allow Hawaii to foster partnerships that address common regional concerns, Lingle said.

"Rejoining the Pacific Basin Development Council will enable Hawaii to take a leadership role alongside our Pacific neighbors to determine the future of the region," Lingle said.