Iron Lady Challenges the Happiest Countries on EarthAngela Merkel, the most powerful woman on earth, is hell bent on challenging the Happiest Countries on Earth, the third world tax havens.
Tropical Island communities set to go hungry through soaring food pricesThe cost of rice is impacting not only on the food supplies of the people of the South Pacific tropical islands, but is hitting their way of life too.
Custom economy and economic development under threat. Tropical Islands Paradise About to be Lost?Threats of economic development are real to those Ni-Vanuatu living in a traditional, centuries' old custom economy on the tropical islands of Vanuatu, in the South Pacific. Will paradise be lost to these isolated people?
Traditional medicine only option for remote island kidsOn the northern tropical islands of Vanuatu traditional medicine has come to the fore. Malaria is thriving. The supplies of bandages and ointments are depleted. The volunteer has no `tools of his trade'.
Paradise To Be Lost Trough 21st Century Influence?For centuries the tropical islands of Vanuatu, in the South Pacific, have provided a custom lifestyle. Is the 21st century a better way for them? Or will paradise be lost to these isolated people?
Dancing To Two Tunes-Stars of the future need to danceThe communities of the South Pacific have maintained their traditions for centuries. It is now time to move into the 21st century and dance to a different way. The young people need to reinforce their skills with a sound education.
Angry Fire Ants Attack Sleeping ChildrenIn the early 1990s fire ants were found in the northern islands of Vanuatu. Children woke screaming in the night. The pain and agony was another addition to the lives of these villagers.
Hilary Clinton Fades Into the Distance By ComparisonOnly politics can demand a woman swill beer or club pigs to death. Can Hillary rise to the occasion and meet such a challenge?
A Mother's Heartbroken PleaCustom living and traditional lifestyles give little education and no role for the girls of Vanuatu. Are the winds of hope beginning to blow to right this dreadful injustice?
Ancient Culture And Modern Living Clash In A Death Defying BattleThe 2008 Vanuatu government elections challenge the growth and development of a nation. It also shows and reveals the desperate need to educate the next generation. Education of the kids is the key to the future. Kids as future leaders will move this Happiest Country on Earth into the 21st century.
