Phoenix Foundation
The Phoenix Foundation is a
In 1972 the Foundation began to construct a platform in the South Pacific. Part of a reef, normally a metre below sea level at high tide, was piled high with sand and a small stone platform was erected carrying the flag of the Republic of Minerva—a golden torch on a blue background. The 'President of Minerva', Morris Davis, declared at the time: "People will be free to do as they damn well please. Nothing will be illegal so long it does not infringe on the rights of others. If a citizen wishes to open a tavern, set up gambling or make pornographic films, the government will not interfere." Tonga's claim to the reef was recognized by the South Pacific Forum in September 1972. A Tongan expedition was sent to enforce the claim, arriving on 18 June 1972. The Flag of Tonga was raised on 19 June 1972 on North Minerva and on South Minerva on 21 June 1972.[1][2]
The Foundation's next attempt to establish a libertarian state was in 1973 on the island of
In 1980, Michael Oliver allied with
During the attempt in Vanuatu,
References
- ^ a b c d Mike Parsons in Port Vila (July 1981). "Phoenix: ashes to ashes". New Internationalist. Archived from the original on 11 May 2010.
- Cabinet magazine. Summer 2005. Archived from the originalon 29 April 2023.
- ^ Keith A. Russell (2009). "Race in The Bahamas: A Dysfunctional Narrative". The College of The Bahamas Research Journal. 15. Archived from the original on 7 June 2022.
- ^ Rick Lowe (1 November 2010). "Forgotten Dreams" (PDF). The Tribune. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 April 2023.
- ^ "World Guide: Vanuatu".