Pacific Islands Monthly
The news magazine of the South Pacific · since 1930
Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 August 1989Vol. 59, No. 19

Pacific

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Monthly

Vol. 59 NO. 19

Voice Of The Pacific

August ’B9

Cover

The Bougainville rebellion has en veloped Papua New Guinea in a state of political and economic crisis. Worse is coming for Prime Minister Rabbie Namaliu: former Premier Paias Wingti announced in Port Moresby his inten tion to overthrow Namaliu through a vote of no confidence most likely in

September. And as the region’s biggest

nation slips deeper into turmoil, other countries united in Tarawa to tackle some of the Pacific’s most pressing problems. Starts page 10.

The Region

Palau The United States House of Repre sentatives approved the principles of the Compact of Free Association oy a voice vote. Page 16.

Vanuatu Businessman Cheung Siu Wah jailed for the shipment of heroin to Australia via Port Vila. The judge warns the re gion. Page 17.

New Caledonia The spirit of Jean-Marie Tjibaou lives among the Kanaks as they begin the long trek to independence. Page 19.

Solomon Islands Walter Haganu was an illiterate village man when he signed a 20-year logging contract he now regrets. Page 20.

New Zealand David Lange’s government is under fire as New Zealand goes through a period of racial tension. Page 22.

Northern Marianas It is certain that Tenorio will win the election for Governor. But the question is: which Tenorio. Page 25.

Sport

Schuster makes his mark as one of the most ecxiting New Zealand All Blacks of recent times. Page 49.

Business

Finance Fiji’s Air Pacific announces another firofit and plans or expansion into Asia. Page 36.

Shipping Forum Shipping Line is making money and be coming a successful example of region al cooperation.

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Editor Jale Moala Editorial Adviser John Carter Contributors Al Prince Carrie Loranger David North David Robie Dykes Angiki Ed Rampell Frank Senge John Zubrzycki Jope Balawanilotu Nicholas Rothwell Paul Moon Robin Bromby

Publisher Geoffrey Hussey

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