Saturday, April 27, 2013 by Iva Danford TRANSPORTATION problems will no longer be an issue for the people of Yanuca in Serua. This follows the gift of a $38,000 boat and engine from the government to the Yanuca community at the Pacific Harbor Rotary House on Wednesday. Commissioner Central Lieutenant Colonel Laisenia Tuitubou said this […]
Students Say “Thank You” for Saving Whale
Students from Pacific Harbour Multi-Cultural School showered the Roko Sau of Totoya with letters, thanking him for helping the humpback whale, the beloved Prince of the Bay, back to sea. In October 2012, the Prince swam into the Totoya lagoon but could not find its way back out to sea. The Roko Sau, who is […]
The Prince of Totoya is (Finally) on His Way South
Last October I got a call from the Chief of Totoya Island (Roko Sau) letting me know that a whale had gotten stuck inside a lagoon near his island. I’d never been to the Lau Islands before yet had always heard lovely things about the clear waters and teeming marine life of this remote island group. Roko Sau (who also works for the Pacific Blue Foundation) was enthusiastic and managed to charm us a ride on a Super yacht thanks also to the support of Yacht Help Fiji.
Sleepover on a Super Yacht
A VISIT to Totoya Island was a trip I had always looked forward to after hearing so much about it. The island is within Yasayasa Moala group because of its neighbouring three islands of Totoya, Moala and Matuku, positioned in a triangular shape. They are traditionally linked. I signed up for this particular trip with […]
Articles on Energy Issues
Energy has become a major issue, with the global population increasing and resources depleting at a rapid pace. Many of the energy sources that we currently rely on, however, do not bode well for the environment. Renewable energy options are of great interest, but must prove to be more efficient than conventional methods to hold […]
Articles on Anthropogenic Impacts on the Ocean
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Articles on Fijian Culture
As Pacific Island communities become more modernized, cultures and traditions are at risk of being left behind. Though new techniques can be adopted and modified to work within a culture, celebrating tradition reminds us of the advantage that long-standing customs have over newer trends – years of experience.
Articles on Coral Concerns in General
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