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Fiji became independent in 1970, after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987, caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract la... [read more]
Fiji became independent in 1970, after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987, caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract la... [read more] Blog: Snorkel Below My Bed . . .
Date: September 12th 2010
The day before I arrived, the area right in front of Makaira (where I’m staying on Taveuni) was designated a Marine Sanctuary. Roberta, one of the owners of Makaira, and some other local people had been pushing for this for awhile. She is thrilled that it has been approved. She spends a lot of time on the reef right in front of her property. This last March, a big hurricane hit Taveuni - I†... read more
Date: September 12th 2010
The day before I arrived, the area right in front of Makaira (where I’m staying on Taveuni) was designated a Marine Sanctuary. Roberta, one of the owners of Makaira, and some other local people had been pushing for this for awhile. She is thrilled that it has been approved. She spends a lot of time on the reef right in front of her property. This last March, a big hurricane hit Taveuni - I†... read more
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