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Tongan Cooperation
Earlier this year I was contacted by a woman who runs a web site called AVO AVO. Her site is all about markets around the world. She asked me if I wo…
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The Island of Kenutu, Vava'u
The Island Kingdom of Tonga is more than 100 islands, many of which are uninhabited. Some are very small, often just a giant rock with a free tree…
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The Fakaleti's of Vava'u
As the winter season starts to arrive in Vava'u, there are more and more events to entertain the tourists and the people who live here. Last week…
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Memorial Day Tonga Style
There's no Memorial Day holiday for Peace Corps volunteers in Tonga, but the weekend was truly memorable. It started with a celebration of fellow…
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An Unexpected Result
I've been working this week with the owner of a Falekoloa (small shop) who, like most Tongans, doesn't keep any records. I got involved af…
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Business Changes in Tonga
Foreign Competition and Great Marketing There is very little foreign investment in Tonga and almost all businesses are small and locally owned. Th…
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Getting Robbed in Tonga
I had my laptop, camera, passport and other valuables stolen on Thursday while staying at the Friendly Islander Hotel in Nuku’alofa. I didn’t know i…
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