Pacific

Islands

Monthly

Vol 59, No. 2

Voice Of The Pacific

February, ’BB

Cover Story 32

Forum: Japan is mounting a major push to expand its business interests in the Pacific, but, says Tony Siaguru, the Japanese way of doing business often

leaves unwitting victims in its wake.

A New Order In Tahiti 8

Alexandre Leontieff ousts his longtime mentor Gaston Flosse, heralding a new era of unity.

Fiji’S Hard Road 11

The task of restoring stability goes on.

Spender Slams Pacific

Neglect 14

The outspoken Australian opposition Foreign Affairs spokesman hits at Government Pacific policy.

Kava A Pacific Pursuit 16

The mystique of an island tradition.

Palau Probe Steps Up 19

The United States Congress investigates allegations of corruption and terror tactics.

Png Media Bombshell 21

How the proposed new controls will affect Papua New Guinea’s press, radio and TV. Plus who owns the media; and a profile of Communications Minister Gabriel Ramoi.

Operation Open Heart 23

Surgeons save lives in an ambitious program.

Treasures On Display 24

Pieces of Paradise a spectacular museum exhibition.

A Bad Month For France 26

A host of headaches for the Pacific power.

Business Update .35

Hawaii’s high flyer; In Praise of Fried Fruit Bat; Bank Book; Fijian Clothing Coup.

Special Report: Tourism ’Bb 41

Challenges and opportunities in Pacific tourism.

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Editor Larry Writer Deputy Editor Carson Creagh Art Director Warren Scott Editorial Adviser John Carter Contributors Frank Senge Nicolas Rothwell John Dunn Tony Siaguru Susan Simons Diane Armstrong Ed Rampell John Hunter Rodney Smith Publisher Geraldine Raton Managing Editor Arnold Earnshaw Advertising Sales Sydney & Melbourne - Lawson Dixon (02) 288 3541 Fergus Maclagan (02) 412 3918; Brisbane - Robert Walker (07) 371 0533.

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