The little research centre which could
Published on 24th May 2013
What would you do if you were one of three younger Ni-Vanuatu scientists hired by the Vanuatu Agricultural Research and Training Centre (VARTC) in 1997, and your research centre was formally handed to the Government of Vanuatu just five years later? Read More
A day in Jane’s office
Published on 23rd May 2013
Jane Rutledge is another VSA volunteer, working with World Vision to develop market-focussed production in rural Vanuatu. Read More
Take your time
Published on 21st May 2013
During the VSA training programme prior to a placement overseas, one of the activities is to write yourself some "wise words" to refer to while you are away. My choice was, "Take your time." Read More
Of coffee and cocoa
Published on 18th May 2013
One of the interesting stories of VARTC is the father-and-son pairing of Willie and Malkali Tabisap. Read More
Out and about in Apia
Published on 17th May 2013
I’ve talked a bit about work and a bit about home life here in Apia. Here are some more musings on my new environment. Read More
When night falls
Published on 17th May 2013
Well, they were right about the warm night time temperatures in Santo. Read More
Tuesday: at the heart of VARTC
Published on 16th May 2013
Tuesday dawned sunny and clear, water flowed from my taps, life couldn’t be better. Read More
Day 1
Published on 15th May 2013
Today was Monday and Roger (my counterpart) took me to meet Vincent Lebot (one of his Board members) at the Department of Agriculture, Tagabe, near Port Vila airport. Read More
Celebrating Vanuatu’s first sign language dictionary
Published on 14th May 2013
This is an important week for deaf New Zealanders as it is Sign Language Week – a chance to celebrate one of New Zealand’s official languages. Read More
A lightning-fast introduction
Published on 14th May 2013
My placement in Vanuatu began in December 2012 when I was invited to meet Ruth Harrison from Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA). Read More
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