Monthly Archives: February 2023

Samoan Artist Focused on His Art

Journalist, Shalveen Chand, of the Samoa Observer recently wrote about how for the last three weeks, Poto Tapumanaia has been a regular sight at the seawall facing Apia Harbor. He has been making a canoe out of driftwood he fished … Continue reading

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Cook Islands’ Navigator Aims to Discover Stars Names

Radio New Zealand reporter, Caleb Fotheringham, recently wrote a piece about how traditional navigation knowledge could be hidden in stories and songs, and a Cook Islands master navigator is hoping to unearth them.  Cook Islands master navigator and one of … Continue reading

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Another Lapita Site Found in Vanuatu

Journalist, Elton Barley, of the Vanuatu Daily Post, recently wrote about how a Lapita site that was  recently discovered by archeologists from the Vanuatu Kaljarol Senta (VKS) was the 15th Lapita site to be discovered in Vanuatu. Lapita is the … Continue reading

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Cook Islands’ Vaka Paikea To Get Whale Art

Journalist, Melina Etches, of the Cook Islands News recently reported about how the Cook Islands’ boat, Vaka Paikea will get whale art as a tribute to legendary Maori ancestor and his journey… According to Maori legend, Paikea, a great fisherman … Continue reading

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Tane’s Amazing Collection in Fiji

Journalist, Pekai Kotoisuva, of The Fiji Times recently reported about Toka Tane selling her handicraft at the RoC Market in Suva. As you stroll through the Suva Curio and Handicraft Centre in Suva you cannot miss the intricately woven products … Continue reading

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