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Editor’s Note

September/October 2020 Vol 46 No 9/10

Managing Director / Publisher
Samisoni Pareti
IN THIS ISSUE
Managing Editor
Samantha Magick
This month’s 50th anniversary of Independence celebrations in Fiji will be more

low-key than originally planned as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and its im-
pact on Fiji’s economy. It is a time for pride. But perhaps some quieter, critical and
Designer
honest reflection is more in tune with these times than chest-beating.
Dick Lee
Tui Ledua’s evocative cover image aptly displays this tension. What future are we
Contributors bequeathing our children? What luggage are we loading them with?
Nic Maclellan
In the following pages you’ll find an overview of Fiji’s political development,
Ambassador Kaliopate Tavola
insights into sugar as one of our oldest economic sectors plus the emerging tele-
Ernest Gibson
communications sector, contributions from young Fijians, thoughts on the role
Ariela Zibiah
of culture and art in our development, and insights into one of the truly unifying
Mary Rokonadravu
forces in the nation—sevens rugby. Fiji’s role in regional agencies and the regional
Netani Rika
media sector also feature.
Alfred Oehlers
Bernadette Carreon We will continue to post features on Fiji at 50 to our website throughout October,
so be sure to follow our social media channels or sign up to our regular newsletter
for exclusive content.
Islands Business is published monthly by Elsewhere in the issue we look at the referendum for self-determination in New
Front Page Limited Caledonia, and potential implications on our region of Bougainville’s recent election
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PO Box 12718, Suva, Fiji Islands. and new President Ishmael Toroama’s victory. And from the north Pacific, we have
Tel: +679 330 3108, 773 1118 a preview of Palau’s election, and what it could mean for that nation’s marine sanc-
tuary which has been much lauded and held up as an example to us all.
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