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Tocaqu and Taciqu: Chief Christy blogs from Vorovoro 
Tocaqu and Taciqu First visit to All Saints Secondary School Best of the rest: "My wife Leilani (from Rotuma island, Fiji; my mother also) and I have enjoyed watching ‘Paradise or Bust’ every Monday evening. Not only has it brought an hour of ‘Fiji sunshine into our living room’, during an English winter, but also reminded us of our Pacific roots whilst we toil away at the fast-paced life here in London." More messages from UK based Fijian |
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Paradise or Bust party: Tribe's biggest gathering so far! 
What a night!
More discussion on the TV series and pictures from the night Taxing questions...well its still in dispute although at least now FIRCA (Inland Revenue in Fiji) are assessing tax on basis of accurate accounts rather than just estimates. We have a lot of good support all the way through the Fijian government so I’m confident it will be resolved, but as we know these things can take (Fiji) time… |
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Upcoming events: ONE LIFE London, IGENIUS Thailand 
Tribewanted at ONE LIFE LIVE: Olympia, London 29th Feb - 2nd March All welcome for grog, guitars and chat on stand J12 with Fiji Visitors Bureau. Ben will be speaking on the main stage at 5pm on Saturday 1st March. This is also the halfway point of the project and Vorovoro will be celebrating so would be nice to have a gathering here as well.
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"The best book I've ever read", Seen the TV series, now buy the book... 
"You may have been watching the BBC2 documentary about this and mistaken it for a 'reality TV' format. It isn't - and this book gives you the low-down on how, why, where, who and when this amazing concept came about, and how - despite seemingly insurmountable challenges, that it has come to fruition (and long may it fruit!). I have always dreamed of doing something like this. Something with purpose and with meaning, and the book has been very inspirational recently when I start to think "I am getting too old/tired for putting the world to rights" Reading the book (in 2 sittings!) reminded me not to give up on my dreams just because they seem too good to be feasible. The answer - obviously - is to put your idea to the tribe and if they vote on it - go and make it so with their help. The very last line of the book is the only question I am trying to answer now. "What part will you play?" Nommo, Amazon.co.uk "Couldn't put this book down - What a story. In a world where most of us fail to attempt anything bold, exciting or different it is refreshing to read of an entrepreneur who does so half the world away in a profoundly unique, intact Polynesian culture. Great pictures, too!" Ryan Garcia "A stunning read - that could end up changing your own life." John Wright "By far the best book I have ever read" Aimee McKenzie --------------------------- |
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Vorovoro Sustainability Manager: Applicants Wanted 
SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER Role Requirements Full board on Vorovoro Travel/ Insurance Pro rata salary Chance to lead on a vital part of the project in a beautiful environment and beyond Previous Sustainability Manager's: James Strawbridge & Duncan Glendinning |
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Coconut Airways: But is it really bounty rum Mr.Branson? 
So the coconut evolution has reached the airline industry and today a Virgin Boeing 747 landed in Amsterdam. There’s no doubting Virgin’s drive to look for alternatives to fossil fuels to power their business and trains, planes and cars run, in part, on coconuts and other bio-fuels is an exciting step forward. Big questions, however, remain: 1. Is biofuel sustainable? Or will mass farming of crops like coconuts take too many other resources that are needed for global food production? Should we just be considering 2nd generation of biofuels (re-using chip fat/ coconut oils etc…)? 2. If it is sustainable, how much of the global transport industry can be powered by biofuels? 3. Is biofuel safe? Well I guess that’s why Virgin are testing one engine at a time. Well George Monbiot thinks that chip fat (2nd generation biofuel) is the only option… Here is the BBC piece… First biofuel flight touches down Should we be using biofuels on Vorovoro? Add your knowledge and ideas here |
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Vorowonderfullllll: Ricardo Cruz 
From Ricardo on Vorovoro: Just for a change: BULA SIA to all! Being a tipycal brazilian it’s very commom to greet people in a loud and warm way and for those who know me, definetly got an idea what I am talking about… I’ve been away from home (Brazil) for 8 years and during this period I miss a lot a friendly, happy and optimist atmosphere. Also a simple smile and eye contact to the other, no matter race, type of class you are is very important to make everyone moving to one direction. Basically, people looking after each other! For 7 days, as Nomad, I felt very happy because I found a little taste in a small Wonderful Island in South Pacific, called VOROVORO, must say WOROWONDERFULLLL, where not just a very warm BULA SIA is used, but also, an amazing people, culture, music, traditional ceremonies and cuisine. For sure, a special place where you are surrounded by people who are looking forward for new and an unique experience like a “Tribe is Wanted”. Crossing by boat the sea channel from main land to the Island, instantly, I could feel the Modern Era staying behind. Preparing myself going back to the basics. My first step into the Island, I could feel how peacefull and good harmony the piece of land is. All tribe members became very close to me and after 10 minutes everyone was calling my name like LICADU, RIVALDO, RONALDO, CADO and correctly Ricardo, then. It didn’t really matter for me because at the time I got a nickname RICOTE which is according to them my Fijean name. Anyway, I knew was coming from the heart. By the afternoon tea, I was feeling more comfortable and real part of the family. I was taken for a nice showaround in the village Vorovoro and it was very interesting to see the water tanks – filled with rain water, power house – using wind molin rouge, water pipe structure, compost toilet and whole wasting system built in a very simple way but, very efficient. Absolutely astonished because the Ecosystem idea is very well planted in each construction in the island and you can’t see waste at all!!!! Really impressed! Small technologies and big ideas brought and made together from all tribe members who lived the experience and helped to improve the village without hurt the ecosystem. |
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Missed it? BBC Breakfast, Richard & Judy videos, Vernon Kay on Radio 1 + Episode 5 
Ben on BBC Breakfast, 21st Jan James Strawbridge, Ulai, Lorren and Ben on Richard & Judy, 21st Jan Listen to Ben & Vernon Kay, Radio 1, February 9th Last day for UK viewers to watch Paradise or Bust, episode 5 again on BBC-iplayer |
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Tui Gordon? British Primeminister supports Fiji Tourism 
Last week it was Tribewanted lighting up the British winter with the Paradise or Bust BBC series being watched by one and a half million. Now it seems the British Primeminister is also appreciating the benefits of day-dreaming about a life in the pacific. CHANNEL 4 NEWS Gordon’s Flower Power YAHOO Brown pin-up for tropical escape INDEPENDENT Brown becomes an unlikely pin-up for Fijian Tourism Well Gordon, the tribe say this: To be a grown man and wear a flower is nothing to be ashamed of. We just want to know one thing, where’s your sulu? |
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