It sounds like a town, but it is a collection of islands that now are part of Papua New Guinea. Last week the people of the islands (about 250,000) voted 98% for independence. The islands are not yet independent, but with a vote like that, it will be hard for Papua New Guinea to say no. On the other hand, the small islands have gold and copper, so a struggle may ensue.
I am a great believer in self-determination for small islands in the Pacific. They hardly ever go to war against their neighbors. Their biggest threat is the rising sea level that results from global warming. Why not let them govern themselves.
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