MARIAH BOYLE'S BLOG
The Tevita Diaries (Putting Viti back into Fiji)
Tags: Fijian / Fiji
I interviewed Tevita today to reflect on this month and follow up from his last blog where he put the call out to Fiji to remember their traditional ways.
From Tevita:
Last month was a month of building relationships and as the bridge between Team Fiji and the Tribewanted members I thank the tribe for learning all of the Fijian ways and customs. After my last blog I can see that it is happening, that the tribe is learning the Fijian ways and showing others in Fiji what we have learned. When the people in the other villages …
Read More >>>Last Chief's Blog: July
Tags: Chiefs / Fiji
Bula sia tribe!
I can’t believe another week has gone by so fast. Today is August 2nd and Dan is now chief, doing an excellent job, and I’m left to enjoy my last few days and finish some pending projects. To continue from my last blog, the Team Fiji …
Read More >>>Chief's Update 24.7.08
Bula sia tribe! So much has happened in the last week! Last Wednesday we celebrated Dan’s (August chief) birthday (organized by Jo, vinaka)with a scavenger hunt, piñata, and murder mystery evening. We all were given parts in a murder mystery and dressed for the parts and started in character over …
Read More >>>Chief's Update 16.7.08
Tags: Build / Chiefs / Food
Bula sia tribe!
I’ve just come down from the water tanks talking water logistics with Sustainability Manager Ben and Marau, hiking over rocks barefoot in a sensible island skirt talking about purchasing wood and piping like I’m in construction and an engineer – you never know what you will …
Read More >>>Mariah returns to Vorovoro as Chief for July
Tags: Build / Chiefs / Sustain / Fiji
Bula sia tribe!
I am back on Vorovoro after 6 months, I was last here for 3 weeks over Christmas and New Year, and am now back as chief.
After only six months I didn’t expect too much change on the island, but I was pleasantly surprised at …
Read More >>>What makes seafood sustainable?
Tags: Food / Sustain / Global
What does it mean to eat sustainably from the sea?It means that you make conscious consumer decisions about what seafood you purchase from the market, as not all fish (and other sea-dwelling critters) are created equal, meaning they are not all equally resilient when faced with overfishing. *Why can some …
Read More >>>Sharks of Fiji/Gio na Viti
Sharks of Fiji/Gio na Viti
Bull (Carcharhinus leucas) & Tiger Sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier)Along with the white shark, these are big sharks you want to stay away from. They will attack, and have the size to do damage. Both are found in all tropical waters around the world.
Bull …
Read More >>>Shark Key for Sharks of Fijian Waters
Tags: Sustain / Fiji
What type of Shark did I just see?
1. Was it large, stocky, and seen near large prey? If not, go to 2. • BULL SHARK2. Was it large with distinct vertical bars down its body? If not, go to 3.• TIGER SHARK3. Was it lying on the bottom, ...
Read More >>>Marine Safety on Vorovoro
Some folks have been asking for more info on what to expect in the sea on Vorovoro – so here is the text from a sign I made for the island.
How to Avoid Danger in the Sea
• Don’t snorkel with large silver jewelry (watches, necklaces) the …
Read More >>>Vinaka tribe!
‘naka for voting me in as July chief, I couldn’t be more excited. Will get the forums going with ideas a good ways out before I leave.
Cheers,mariah
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