Pacific

Islands

Monthly

Vol 59, No. 1

Voice Of The Pacific

January, ’BB

Cover Story »

Forum: The Church Today. There are few areas on earth where the church offers such a strong chance for unity and progress as in the Pacific. James S Murray writes on the ever-changing patterns of religion in the region.

Fiji Back From The Brink 10

Ratu Sir Penaia Gamlau and Ratu Mara have been handed the task of resuscitating the economy and restoring democracy.

Sore’S Power Bid Fails 13

The victorious Vanuatu PM Father Walter Lini is in control. . .for now.

A Sporting Smokescreen... 19

The hype of New Caledonia’s South Pacific Games glosses over some ongoing problems.

Sounds Of Paradise 20

One dedicated composer’s quest to capture on record the vanishing music and natural sounds of the islands.

Wingti’S Business Offer 23

Incentives in PNG

Island Film Comes Of Age 23

Pacific movie makers steal the show at this year’s Hawaii Film Festival.

Solomons Pm Stirs Media 23

Some strong words for the Fourth Estate.

Expats To The Polls 24

French and American island dwellers are set to votefor their President.

Paias Wingti Practical Visionary 32

An exclusive interview with the dynamic PNG Prime Minister.

Pacific Defence Dossier 37

A nation by nation review of defence strategies and capabilities.

Diving For Submarines Off Papua New

Guinea 44

How to get a fish eye view of World War II wrecks.

Pa 9 e 22

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Editor Larry Writer Deputy Editor

Carson Creagh

Art Director Warren Scott Editorial Adviser John Carter Contributors Peter Young Nicolas Rothwell John Dunn David S North Laurie Strachan Glen Roach Ed Rampell John Hunter Maclaren Hiari

Publisher Geraldine Raton

Managing Editor

Arnold Earnshaw

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