and economic stability of Bikini.
The lack of a protected
harbor and the concomitsnt inability to load copra abroad
ship and
send merchandise ashore have been
extremely serious
_ obstacles to successful resettlement on Kili.
Probable Fattern of Living on Bikini
If the former Bikini people are returned to the atoll
they will probably follow much the same pattern of living as
they did before the move.
They will
in the same village areas as before.
Located on Bikini Island.
center of the atoll.
Nam and
some of the
neeg houses,
the like.
to live
The main village was
This was the social and economic
Settlements were also located on Eneu,
other smaller islands.
copra warehouses,
The
undoubtedly want
leaders
school
The people will
buildings,
churches,
and
of the community with whom I have
spoken expect that the U.S. Government will provide these
buildings,
just as the Rongelap people and the Ellib people
were provided for.
and
This is certainly a reasonable expectation
should be fulfilled.
especially those on Eneu,
These
Some of the existing buildings,
could be repaired and remodeled.
could be used to house workers during the initial
of rehabilitation of the island.
the
community in the
period
They would be of value to
future as well.
J have indicated
the
location of the former village sites and dwelling sites on the
permanently inhabited islands of the atoll]
Log.
in my Bikini Survey