Pacific

Islands

Monthly

Vol 58, No. 12

Voice Of The Pacific

December, ’B7

Cover Story 38

The Pacific is in danger of losing its identity as 20th Century ways advertising, trade practices, the obligations that come with foreign aid, tourism undermine ages-old island traditions and culture. Professor MT Daly and

Dr John Connell tell why coconuts are losing out to Coca-Cola.

Beazley’S Island Odyssey ... 8

The Defence Minister asserts Australia ’s Pacific position in a tour of the region.

Papeete Erupts 11

French Polynesia in turmoil. . .plus Pons’ autonomy plan for New Caledonia.

The Fall Of Ted Diro 14

Why the senior PNG Minister resigned.

Special Report: Profiles In Power

TEN WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE IN ’B7 .21 John Dunn names the Pacific’s most influential people in 1987. . . and Stuart Inder reviews the legacy of five leaders from the past.

Rabuka Lays Down The Law 16

Fijians get used to a new way of life.

Chamorros Win In Guam 17

The November 7 election results.

Samoans Win Historic Land Case 19

The end of a long-running dispute.

Us Outrage At Soviets’ Hawaii Missile

Tests 20

The US claims Russia is turning Flawaii into a “bullseye”.

Living With Sharks 43

The shark worshippers of Malaita.

Margharet Matenga Scores Again 46

A great netball career winds down.

Do-It-Yourself Cruising Holidays 50

The ultimate in island-hopping.

Cover Photograph: Rob Walls/Rapport

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Editor Larry Writer Deputy Editor

Carson Creagh

Art Director Warren Scott Editorial Adviser John Carter Contributors

Peter Young

Nicholas Rothwell John Dunn David S North Melissa Roberts

Gabriel Singh

Ed Rampell John Hunter Sir Leonard Usher

Publisher Geraldine Raton Managing Editor Arnold Earnshaw

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