Index: April 1, 2002


Cover

Cover Story


Bank of Hawaii's Decision to Leave

The Marshall Islands and FSM sends shock waves through the region

In Vanuatu, Tamanu Oil Is Being Extracted for Export

It could become a significant revenue earner

Our Herbs

A remedy for Pacific Islands economic ills?

Turning Perfume Plant into Perfume Manufacturing

That's what French Polynesia is hoping

Features


Banking
Fiji's Denarau's Proving Popular for Retirement

Sales graph hasn't dipped since May 2000

Banking
How Many Are Going For Digital Cash

Banking no longer on the edge of the world

Banking
PNG's Largest Bank Goes The Privatisation Route

Now BSP holds majority shares

Banking
Seeking FDIC's Seal of Approval

Marshall Islands Aims to Follow in FSM's Footsteps

Environment
The Road to Johannesburg



FTIB Newsletter
Business as usual for Fiji and NZ



FTIB Newsletter
Meet FTIB's new chairperson



FTIB Newsletter
Political Stability Vital



Island Achiever
Reflecting Island Aspirations and Interests

That's what artist Peter Bubulu tries to achieve

New Caledonia
Land of Contradictions

European Sophistication and Pacific Island Informality Co-Exist in New Caledonia

New Caledonia
More Uncertainty

Tensions Between Polynesians and Indigenous Kanaks Are Rising in New Caledonia

Pac Travel
Vanuatu Guns For More Japanese Visitors

And it's after more Aussies in a big way

Pacific Fisheries
Fishery Managers Use Ecosystem-Based Approach



Pacweb
Building a Digital Future

Two Pacific Islanders Are Helping To Shape a Digital Tomorrow

Politics
Can Sir Mekere Survive The Upcoming PNG Elections?

Predictions so far are doubtful

Politics
Growing Support for Democracy?

Pressure is Increasing in Tonga for the King to back Democracy Reforms

Politics
Rift Between Fiji's Qarase and Chaundry Keeps Widening

Now political stability remains precarious

Politics
Tonga's Pro-Democracy Movement Calls for Reforms

But King Taufa'ahau has resisted move

Telecommunications
Telecom Fraud Up for Discussion at PITA's AGM

More new members are expected to join

Tourism
Air Calédonie On The Defensive



Tourism
New Caledonia Changes Focus

The U.S. Is Out As A Market For New Caledonia Tourism.

Tourism
Taping our Unique Birds to Lure More Visitors

Why authorities should exploit this

Tourism
What's Ahead for SPTO?

Financial Challenges Loom Large for South Pacific's Leading Tourism Agency

Updates
PREL Launches New Magazine

Leading Education Group Unveils

Updates
Whitney Named Editor of Pacific Magazine

New Editor Brings Broad Pacific Islands Experience To Magazine

Departments


 

 

 

 

Letters to the Editor
 Letters from our Readers

Preserving Paradise
 The Port Villa Town Council Strikes a Blow for the Environment.

Preserving Paradise, Vanuata Style
 

Sprep's Models of Development
 Innovative Projects Are Making Headway Throughout the Region

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