Appointment of Sir Arthur Sanders

Announcement of the appointment of Sir Arthur Sanders as chair man of the Sugar Board and publication of his record came as a distmci shock in Fiji. A tough businessman, with specialised knowledge of sugai production, had been expected. A man of 63, who had spent a J'f**'™. 611 Air Force administration, did not seem to have the qualifications needed.

But it was pointed out that a man could not become a Chief Marshal a Knight, and the holder of a Grand Cross, without outstanding merit am achievement and strength in command, and that he certainly would navi been “vetted” by the very realistic Sir Trustram Eve before being offeree the job. Moreover, the quality most needed by anyone undertaking th task of keeping Fiji’s sugar industry efficient and peaceful was strength rather than technical know-how.

Fiji has decided to wait and see.