Bridging Mental Boundaries in a Postcolonial Microcosm: Identity and Development in Vanuatu

Persons Interviewed

Persons Interviewed Titles and affiliations are those of February 1991–August 1992. government officials and elected representatives James Adin, president of Ambae/Maewo local government council George Andrew, chief of planning, statistics, and implementation Selwyn Arutungai, secretary of Ambae/Maewo local government council Raymond Aupy, language services consultant Tom Bakeo, director of local government Chief Willy Bongmatur Maldo, president of Malvatumauri Vincent Boulekone, member of parliament (Pentecost) Gaetano Bulewok, member of parliament (Pentecost) Frank Dadza, regional development planning adviser Osman dan Ladi, regional planning officer Job Delaisa, director of public service John Dickenson, president of Banks/Torres local government council Isabelle Donald, deputy secretary of Epi local government council Gerald Haberkorn, national planning and statistics officer Paul Hakwa, mayor of Luganville Lonsdale Hinge, treasurer of Ambae/Maewo local government council Anatole Hymak, parliamentary clerk John Bill Ierogen, superintendent of prisons Louisette Issachar, language services director Joe Joseph, secretary of Santo/Malo local government council Maxime Carlot Korman, prime minister of the republic Jean-Marie Léyé, president of TAFEA local government council Walter Lini, member of parliament (Pentecost); former prime minister Joseph Natuman, first secretary to prime minister Kalo Nial, member of parliament (Santo/Mal) Jean-Pierre Nirua, National Planning and Statistics Office Chief Jimmy Noankikam, member of parliament (Tanna) Chief John Peter, president of Malakula local government council Sethy Regenvanu, cabinet minister Jean Sésé, ministry of foreign affairs Philip Shing, secretary of TAFEA local government council Cecil Sinker, member of parliament (Banks and Torres) 205 John Solomon, secretary of Shepherds local government council Merilyn Tahi, Vanuatu Centre for International Relations Martin Tete, financial officer, directorate of local government Fred Timakata, president of the republic Samuel Turget, president of Santo/Malo government council K. Usamoli, president of Shepherds government council Serge Vohor, minister of foreign affairs members of the judiciary Dawn Barcinski, senior magistrate Jonathan Baxter-Wright, public prosecutor Edwin Goldsbrough, senior magistrate Silas Hakwa, attorney general Charles Vaudin d’Imecourt, chief justice Vincent Lunabek, court clerk Michael Purcell, public solicitor Tagar Wycliffe, Santo magistrate chiefs/bigmen/notables/cultural centre fieldworkers Ambae Chief Johnson Bihu, Walaha Chief Pastor Amos Fira, Walaha Chief James Gwero, Nabangahake (interviewed in Saranambuka) Chief Willie Levu, Walaha Chief Moïse, Lolopuépué Chief Rupert Ngarae, Atavoa Chief James Tambe, Lolovenué Chief Jackson Tarifolo, Natakaro Ambrym Dalili Andrew, Port Vato Hamliplip, Port Vato Cyprien Mermer Daniel Naros, Sanesup Abraham Talis, Sanesup Taso Wilson aka Baïap, Yeleviak Aneityum Robert Nasave, Aniplithai Chief Nawlita, Anelghowat Chief David Yotaya, Umej Tom Yowie, Anelghowat 206 Persons Interviewed Epi Willie Kora, Nikaura Chief Marcel, Mapvilao John Morrison, Matel Jimmy Simon (interviewed in Vila) Chief Timothy (Nikaura) Chief Mansik Vavatu, Burumba Jack Waiwo, Laman Island Atis Willy, Burumba Hiu Edward Pilis, Yakwana (interviewed in Yeu Gavigamena) Pelam Mwayuraka, Yeu Gavigamena Leonard Sorinyoy, Yeu Gavigamena Lo Chief Isaac, Rinuha Peter Wotekwo, Lungharigi Maewo Cyril Aru, Gaiowo Steven Aru, Lalafaru (interviewed in Nafénfene) Kaiowo, Nafénfene Chief Mark Meliu, Tanemeitu (interiewed in Nakoro) Jona Tali, Nasawa Jeffrey Uli, Gara Bay Malakula Benjamin Emile, Lamap Ignace Liatlatmal, Walarano David Remy, Maë Chief Philip Talei, Levetbao (interviewed in Ronivié) Tomé, Orap Christophe Tulili, Unmet Rémy Tusai, Unmet David William aka Apia, Tautu (interviewed in Norsup) Mota Lava Chief Albi, Nerenigman Fox Eldat, Queremandé Chief Willie Lilip, Queremandé Norman Wilson, Avar Persons Interviewed 207 Pentecost Mark Gamali Ala, Abwantantora Chief Luk Bulukolo, Loltong Chief Willie Garae, Amatbobo Charlot Gihiala, Latano Richard Leona, Loltong Chief Silas Narileo, Labultamata (interviewed in Abwantantora) Charley Tor, Panlimsi (interviewed in Pangi) Graham Tema Tor, Ronbatur Chief Vital, Baravet (interviewed in Melsisi) Pierre Vuty, Latano Santo Chief Tari Buluk, Fanafo Chief Kufu Kevin, Hog Harbor (interviewed in Luganville) Chief Liza, Forsinelli Andy Moli, Fanafo Pierre Naliupis, Port Olry Dominique Raopepe, Port Olry Moli Jimmy Stephens, Vila and Fanafo Chief Tangus, Fanafo Timothy Willis, Fanafo Tanna Chief Kiel Johnson, Lawliyuliyu Chief Jonah, Yénémaha Chief Kowia, Yarkei Kissel Lop, Yakukak Chief Tom Mweles, Ipeukel Chief Jack Naiva, Yaohonan Chief Namu, Yénémaha Peter Poita, Ipeukal Chief Samuel, Launapunga Chief Seymo, Yarkei Chief Tuk Numuau, Yakukak Jack Usamoli, Bethel Isaac Wan, Ipeukal Toga Chief Elton, Litao Harry Palmer, Likwal Paton, Litao 208 Persons Interviewed Tongoa Alick Ben, Euta Chief Tom Tipoloamata (interviewed in Vila) Vanua Lava Chief David, Mossina education officials (Unless noted otherwise, interviewed in Vila) Billy Bakokoto, regional education officer Susan Bareleo, principal...