Index: December 1, 2001


Cover

Cover Story


Our Pacific Person Of The Year

Reverend Akuila Yabaki: The man they love to hate.

The Veteran

At 66, Federated States of Micronesia President Leo Falcam has been there, and done that.

Features


Business
American Samoa’s Big Mac Attack

One Year Later, Franchise Now Looking to Add Second Restaurant

Business
Big Worries for Pacific Fishing

Countries need to act now, otherwise...

Business
Taro in High Demand in Hawaii

They're now looking to Fiji and Samoa

Environment
Challenges Continue at Breakneck Speed



Environment
Sea Levels Are Rising

Islands ‘Sinking’ From Storm Surges, Causeway Erosion, Not Global Warming

FTIB Newsletter
Fijians encouraged to invest



FTIB Newsletter
Trade Mission to PNG a Success



Health
It's Offical AIDS Now Declared and Emergency

Leaders urged to take issue seriously

Pacific Business Center Report
Pacific Businesss Center Report

Applying University Resources to Improve Business in Hawaii and Pacific Island Communities

Papua New Guinea
...And Tourism, PNG Sells Potential Destinations

Mine Bay province tops the list

Papua New Guinea
But There's Good News. Orogen Mineral Doing Well

Record so far makes it a model for business

Papua New Guinea
Sir Mekeere's Political Future Not Assured

With election looming, there are more worries.

Papua New Guinea
Worry #1: HIV/aids On The Increase

Now campaign goes explicit about sex

Papua New Guinea
Worry #2: Making Good Of State -Owned Businesses

Heading the privatisation route

Person Of The Year
Testing His Faith

Methodist Church Hierarchy Sacks Spear in Its Side

Politics
How Kessai Note Defied Tradition to Become President

The new face of leadership in the Marshalls

Politics
Howard's Attitude Arousing Heartburn

Now region told be cautious

Politics
Turning Mine-Ravaged Nauru Green Again

Rehabilitation work to begin next year

Tourism
How To Sell The Region As A Terrorism-Free Destination

SPTO directors to discuss strategy

Travel Pacific
Tarawa’s Bloody Past Revisited

World War II Tour Is Regular Part of Kiribati Visitors’ Diet

Trends
Migration worry: What is U.S. Plan?

GAO Study Raises Everyone’s Concerns—But for Different Reasons

Departments


Air And Shipping Briefs
 

Australia's Dilemma
 

Australia’s Cynical Policy
 Islands Open Doors to Refugees for Oz Cash

Business Briefs
 

Government Briefs
 

Meet PNG's New Army Commander
 Brigadier General Peter Ilau on the move.

More Questions About All Those Expatriates
 

Note To Washington: These Are Friends
 Island Governments Worry About How Congress Will View GAO Findings

Pacific Notes
 

People Briefs
 

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