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16 July 2017

MARKET REVIEW: Our Tourism Industry

Tourism remains one of the top significant drivers of our economy. According to the Fiji’s Tourism Industry Report compiled by the Reserve Bank of Fiji, this industry includes activities from various sectors. Such sectors are: transport and storage; wholesale and retail trade; manufacturing; real estate; administration and support and arts, entertainment and recreation activities.
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16 July 2017

Global Tourism Surges 6pc In Four Months

International tourist arrivals worldwide grew by six per cent from January to April 2017 compared to the same period last year, with business confidence reaching its highest levels in a decade, a report said. Sustained growth in most major destinations and a steady rebound in others drove the results.
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16 July 2017

Tobolar Copra Processing Plant in Marshall Islands

The first real economic mainstay of most Pacific Islanders, including Marshallese, was copra production (copra is the dried out meat of coconuts). Today, copra production remains an important source of income for locals and at the Tobolar Copra Processing Plant, you can see copra made into coconut oil, soaps, body oil, and coconut feed. For a quick tour call 625-3116 and email wpcandilas@ntamar.net.
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16 July 2017

1918 Typhoon Monument in Marshall Islands

Typhoons are quite rare in the Marshall Islands, but in 1918 a big one struck the southern atolls and Majuro was especially damaged. The typhoon caused over 200 causalities and widespread destruction. The 1918 Typhoon Monument, a large sandstone upright on the lagoon-side dirt road at the end of Laura, commemorates the victims of the typhoon and pays homage to the Japanese Emperor for his generous contribution of private funds for rebuilding Majuro.
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16 July 2017

Sailing in New Caledonia

At 24,000 km², the Caledonian Lagoon is a wonderful playground for those who want to enjoy the pleasures of boating. Caledonians also love it, and spend their free time as soon as they can on outings that last from a few hours to several days. Experienced and beginner boaters will love the countless ways to enjoy the Pacific Ocean off the coast of New Caledonia. Take a guide – le Grand Sud, the northern lagoon, Isle of Pines or the Loyalty Islands, why not plan on discovering all these wonders from the ocean? There have never been more boating professionals who are willing to guide passengers who love wide open spaces and who want to spend a few days on the sea. This is a unique opportunity to discover islets that are still wild and to cross paths with dolphins, turtles, dugongs and other inhabitants of the lagoon, all while leaving the reins to an experienced skipper.
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