Monthly Archives: January 2022

Earlier this month Melina Etches wrote an article for the Cook Islands News about author Clinton Hewett from the island of Aitutaki who has written and illustrated his first bilingual story book “Tapuaetai” (One Foot island). The book is about … Continue reading →

Earlier this month the United Nations and the Samoa Observer announced that the Samoan Digital Library has been officially launched. The Digital Library is part of the Samoa Knowledge Society Initiative (SKSI), which is collectively funded by the India South-South … Continue reading →

The full extent of the impact of the Tongan volcanic blast and subsequent tsunami remains unknown, and communications remain largely severed between the Pacific nation and the outside world. Tonga was covered with volcanic ash and the uninhabited volcanic island … Continue reading →

Recently Jimmy Nolan wrote a short article for the Solomon Times about how panpipes were the sounds of Solomon Islander ancestors… One of the unique features of the Solomon Islands is the talented panpipers, melodic tunes created from bamboo pipes, … Continue reading →

Rod Dixon wrote a feature for the Cook Islands News about an exhibition in Venice that explores the sculptural beauty of command clubs from Oceania, including the Cook Islands. The Palazzo Franchetti in Venice is currently hosting an exhibition entitled Power & Prestige: … Continue reading →

Let’s kick-off the new year with some good news for Vanuatu from last year… The Vanuatu Daily Post reported that The Vanuatu National Statistics Office (VNSO) has applauded the results of the 2020 Happy Planet Index (HPI) which was launched on … Continue reading →