Correction of a name

This is regarding an article I read in your July Issue 1999 Vol. 69 No. 7, on

page 40 titled “Remittance, assault and deportation - an NZ debate” by Barbara Dreaver. The story is about Ben Kwong.

In the article Ben Kwong has been reported as Ben Kwong Make ran. This is incorrect as he is my nephew and not entitled to use my given name as his patronymic. The series of incidents and offences which Ben committed have hurt the family a great deal. It seems he has claimed my given name seeking some benefit from the association.

Being a senior public servant here in Kiribati myself, perhaps Ben hopes to gain some measure of relief from the ret ribution of justice. I believe you are probably reporting facts as they come to you, but it would be appreciated if you could remedy the error in your next issue.

Captain Makeran Kwong,

Kiribati Shipping Services Limited

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