Index: February 1, 2003


Cover

Cover Story


Corruption

Pacific cure urgently needed. But don’t hold your breath.

Fishing for a Future

First-World Nations Want More Pacific Fish

Features


Aviation
Worries Over Virgin’s Pacific Plan

ASPA claims it’ll take away some regional airlines’ business

Briefs
Business



Briefs
Government



Briefs
People



Business
Bogia Villagers Export Copra To Europe

A milestone for district and people

Business
World Banana Trade Under Threat

Samoan bananas could save industry

Cover Report
How Politicians Made Their Millions From Illegal Logging

It’s part of the core of the corruption that plagues the region

Cover Report
Prominent Names, Firms Named In PNG Provident Fund Scam

But what actually happened?

Cover Report
Three Speakers Face Money Misuse Charges

‘The law applies equally to all people’

Disaster
Body Set Up To Study Natural Disasters

UPNG hopes to use findings as future guide

Disaster
Expect At Least Four Cyclones This Year

But Zoe, Ami have caused extensive damage

Disaster
French Polynesia Goes Into Preparation Mode

Weather officials predict cyclone and storms

Education
School Fee Woes In Papua New Guinea

But one bank is prepared to help out

Fiji
What Really Happened in Fiji's 2000 Coup

Fiji Courts Testimony Uncovers Mystery Coup Conspirator

Fisheries
But In East Sepik It’s A Different Story

A multi-million tuna plant to boost economy

Fisheries
Fishing for a Profit

Pohnpei Longline Firm Finds the Going Tough

Fisheries
Fishy Outlook For Tuna Fishery

But govts talking of conserving and placing limits

Fisheries
Fishy Tuna Money

A Big Power Bidding War Is Raising The Stakes

Fisheries
Viewpoint

The Importance of Coastal Fishery Resources

Government
Three Speakers Face Money Misuse Charges



Guam
Guam Tourism On Ropes

Image And Infrastructure Need Repair

Guam and CNMI
Digging Out From Pongsona

Federal Aid For Thousands In Post-Typhoon Guam, Rota

Marshall Islands
U.S. Locks In Kwajalein Through 2006

Breakthrough Takes Place At Hawaii Talks

Marshall Islands
Year Of Living With Uncertainty

Marshall Islands Facing Major Economic Challenges

Pacific Fisheries
Coastal Fisheries Bring Stability to Local Communities



Politics
A Glimpse of Life In West Papua

’We have no free choice in our own land’

Politics
Confusion Reigns As Power Struggle Continues

In the meantime, Nauru continues to weaken

Politics
Donors Shy Away From The Solomons

But top cop will have to focus on the minority

Solomon Islands
Storm Scoops

Kiwi Journalist Beats Government To Typhoon-Devastated Islands

Tourism
Cruise Business Gets A Boost In French Polynesia

At least 3 new ships to join the industry

Voices
I Say No

FSM Senator Pleads for Compact II Rejection

Departments


Big Money, Big Compromises
 Fishy Dealings In Pacific Governments

Business and Politics
 

Letter from Suva
 

Letters
 Speight¹s pardon

Pacific Notes
 

Rascals pure and simple
 Corruption Can Become A Way Of Life

Stuff We Like
 

Think Small?
 

We Say
 

We Say
 

We Say
 

Whispers
 

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