Pacific
Islands
Monthly
Vol 61 No.l
Voice Of The Pacific
January 1991
Interview
JON Jonassen: The Cook Islands’ new Ministry of Cultural Development, known locally as Tauranga Vanaga, is
aiming to promote indigenous language,
customs, traditions and practices. The secretary of the new Ministry, Jon Jonassen, spoke to Pacific Islands Monthly about its work, future directions, and the 1992 Pacific Arts Festival. / 51. ■ LIFESTYLE; A new study published by the Hawaii-based Institute for Poly nesian Studies reveals the violence be hind closed Pacific doors. Sometimes, domestic violence against women is sanctioned by cultural and social prac tices. Karen Mangnall reports. / 17
FOCUS: Irish artist/illustrator Helen Averley recently visited French Poly-
nesia, and re corded her im pressions of two special islands Huahine Nui and Huahine Iti. The result is a refreshing look at some precious glimpses of the
artist’s Polynes
ian experience, presented through her own words and pictures. / 24
Business
1990 was not so bad for the Pacific as a whole, given the problems faced by other economies. But still the end of the year marked the end of the road for some industries. The future fortunes of Pacific nations will be sharply divided between those who have economic potential, and those who do not. / 31 ■ SHIPPING: The cruise ship business is looking better for the South Pacific.
Pacific Island Monthly's analysis of the semi-annual, comprehensive tabulation of cruise ship schedules world-wide, shows a doubling of South Pacific listings. / 41 ■ MOVIES: A new film looks at one Samoans’ inner search and outer re
bellion, providing a perceptive, moving,
and powerful interpretation of the im pact of colonialism on a South Pacific society. / 45 ■ COMMENT: Hot on the heels of controversy over United States plans to destroy chemical weapons on Johnston Atoll, environmental groups and the state of Hawaii are protesting a scheme to test fire missiles across the Pacific for ‘Star Wars’ research. The US Army wants to begin launching new rockets for the Strategic Defense Initiative next year from the Kauai Test Facility in Hawaii.
Margot O’Neill reports. / 10
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