[ISL] Five islands links: Puerto Rico, Palau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Trinidad

[rfmcdonald]

GQ reports on how Puerto Rico has managed to become a favoured legal home for the super-rich via its tax codes, here.

The example of Palau, hit by a collapse in Chinese tourism after its government displeased Beijing, shows the problems of depending on China. Reuters reports.

The SCMP notes how the prime minister of Tonga has demanded more respect from Chinese for Pacific island nations, especially in connection to debts, here.

This photo essay in The Atlantic shows the impact of sea level change on fragile Tuvalu, barely above sea level even now.

The NYR Daily reports on the experiences and art of Chris Ofili now that he is based in Trinidad.