Monthly Archives: August 2020

Returning to Traditional Foods in the Pacific

I recently came across an article about how Dr. Vincent Lebot, a genetic scientist and tropical root and tuber crops expert, said the Covid-19 pandemic is an opportunity for Pacific countries to return to traditional food sources. Dr. Lebot recently published … Continue reading

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Uniting Against Covid-19: A Virtual Pacific Concert

Journalist Christine Rovoi of Radio New Zealand posted an article about how a star-studded concert aimed to unite the region against the pandemic will be broadcast free-to-air across New Zealand this weekend. Or- Check out the concert on YouTube by … Continue reading

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Men Display ‘Drua’ Skills in Fiji

The Fiji Times ran an interesting article written by Ana Madigibuli about how traditional Fijian canoe craftsmen shared knowledge that intertwines their appreciation for the ocean and their cultural abilities. Most of these craftsmen were from Naikeleyaga Village on Kabara, … Continue reading

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Port Vila’s Central Market Reopens

A couple of weeks ago the Vanuatu Daily News reported the good news that the Port Vila central market had reopened. Jason Abel wrote an article describing the event that took place on July 22… After the Port Vila Central … Continue reading

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Ancient Burial Site Found in Guam

I recently came across an article written by Benjamin Robinson-Drawbridge for Radio New Zealand about how a legal instrument has been invoked in Guam that could lead to the US military delaying the creation of a firing range and financing … Continue reading

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Making Music during Covid-19 in Fiji

I came across an interesting article in the Fiji Times Online and written Ana Madigibuli that I’d like to share. It’s about how the newly formed Fiji Suva Musicians Club is trying to help out musicians during the pandemic… Paying … Continue reading

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