Pacific

Islands

Monthly

Vol 59. NO. 6

Voice Of The Pacific

June, ’BB

Cover Story s

What the world had long feared came to pass with brutal and stunning ferocity when the Kanaks of New Caledonia abandoned their policy of non-violent opposition to French rule and picked up instead the machete and the gun. After the smoke had cleared 24 19 Kanaks and five French lay dead. In this special issue we tell why the crisis reached flashpoint and look at how the events of April influenced the French election.

CHOOSE THE PACIFIC LEADER OF THE YEAR 6 Your chance to name the person who has most changed the region in ’BB.

Diro’S Influence Wanes 14

The Papua bloc loses key members.

Keeping The Culture Alive 15

French Polynesian museum asserts itself.

FIJI: ONE YEAR AFTER THE COUP 17 How the upheavals of’B7 have changed the nation.

Gaddafi’S Pacific Intrigues 18

An interview with Libya’s Pacific strategist.

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Rabuka: No Other Way 26

Five-page book excerpt.

Special Report: Fisheries In

Crisis ... 43

The fishing industry examined.

Palau Compact Hits More

Snags 21

A bad month for President Salii as the proposed Compact is held up.

CURSE OF THE CANE TOADS ... 23 The pest is eyeing the Pacific.

Expo’S Island Showpiece... 24

At the South Pacific Lagoon.

Editor Larry Writer Deputy Editor

Carson Creagh

Art Director Warren Scott Editorial Adviser John Carter Contributors James Murray Nicolas Rothwell

Frank Senge

Bruce Loudon Jack Kelleher David Robie Ed Rampell David S North Robin Bromby

Dr Geoffrey Waugh

Anthony Bergin

Publisher Geraldine Raton

Managing Editor

Arnold Earnshaw Advertising Sales Sydney & Melbourne — Warren Grey (02) 288 3521

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