In This Issue

A PAYING PROPOSITION: Islands industrial giant Burns, 26 Philp is considering a rationalisation plan that could centralise parts of its management and unload some of its business. Chief executive Andrew Turnbull says the company is interested in discussing ways of supporting islands entrepreneurs who want to take over some of the old South Sea trader’s activities NIGHT OF THE CYCLONE: Cyclone Eric in 1984 accounted i Q for two lives aboard the government vessel Na Maitisau when it ' * foundered on a reef. But it could have been much worse. A survivor of that fearful night when the cyclone lashed the small craft left adrift after engine failure, tells of his experience.

LABOUR’S POSITION: The Labour Party states its case. In an 21 interview the leader of Fiji’s Labour Party sets out the party’s 1 platform and discusses its chances in the coming elections.

RISK OF VIOLENCE: Fear returns to New Caledonia. Two 25 court verdicts may have applied a match to the South Pacific powderkeg. Our correspondent fears a return to the violence of 1984.

BATTLE FOR VOTES: A new constitution for American Samoa *| 4 is caught up in the election tangle as candidates vie for position.

PlM’s correspondents set the scene and explain the various procedures.

GOVERNOR ACCUSED: Could a governor serve his office “\ 5 from a prison cell? In Guam it’s a possibility as the indicted governor runs for office again this month. We survey the

election battleground.

COOKS TOUR: The Last Haven on Earth. A special section on A*\ the Cook Islands looks at the chart the islands have followed and maps out likely directions for the future. Our special feature covers the economy, tourism and includes a section on the

developing tax haven industry.

UNKIND CUT: The trouble with 50 per cent. Fiji's garment 32 makers have become so efficient that they are now in danger of losing markets in Australia which is insisting that 50 per cent of the value of duty free imports must come from the islands. A major importer says the ruling has the potential to seriously hurt one of Fiji’s fastest growing sectors.