The essence of traditional leadership is learned by osmosis. The next generation learns from what their elders and the current generation does. This was appropriate in a society where the pace of change was gradual.

Traditional leadership is based on ascription. In former times, there was some degree of flexibility which enabled change. This was based on prowess in war and…

There will necessarily be a tension between the church and tradition on one hand and human rights on the other.

We need to move forward and beyond the point where we endlessly pursue the demons bequeathed us by our history.

(on the perceived need for cautious political development): 'We are the High Chiefs of these islands. We are the leaders of the people. On us is the duty of po…

Bennett seems to be showing alarming signs of irony. I have always found that irony among the lower orders is the first sign of an awakening social consciousne…

'I would like to offer for the unity of our people, the adoption of multiracialism as the core ideal in searching for a clear way ahead. We need to get out of …