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The Vaka Taumako Project of
the Pacific Traditions Society

   SPECIAL NEWS REPORT:
May, 2004
      Inside this report:
  Research and Residence Permits Renewed


 

Vaka Taumako Project
Special News Updates 2004        

— Update, Added 05/01/04

Research and Residence Permits Renewed

In late March and early April, Mimi and Meph made a quick visit to Honiara to renew research and residence permits. They are glad to report that the Solomon Islands' capital appears much calmer than when last they were there. Thanks to the efforts of the Regional Assitance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI), the Australian-led peacekeeping force, the city is functioning.

It was good to see old friends like Donald Malassa and Aseri Yalongono in the Ministry of Education. The Ministry quickly approved extension of the Vaka Taumako Project research permit until the end of 2006.

Although Mimi and Meph were only in Honiara for a week, and did not have the oportunity to travel to Temoto Province, they met with several friends from Taumako who were in Honiara awaiting ship home. Rumor had it that a ship might sail during April or early May.




IT WAS NOT ALL WORK AND NO PLAY IN HONIARA!
Mimi and Meph always enjoy visiting with Patricia, who runs the Solomon Islands National Museum shop. Here Mimi and Patricia show off some of the traditional crafts on sale.



 

Vaka Taumako Project of the
Pacific Traditions Society
PO Box 712
Capt. Cook, HI 96704

Phone (808) 936-8462    
FAX    (808) 823-6741    
Email:  george.mimi@gmail.com



The Vaka Taumako Project operates under the aegis of the Pacific Traditions Society, a 501(c)3, non-profit organization. Monetary and some other donations are tax-deductible in the USA.


    The Vaka Taumako Project

    Contact Dr. Mimi George, Principal Investigator
    Mailing address:
    Dr. Mimi George and Paramount Chief K. Kaveia
    P.O. Box 712, Capt. Cook, HI 96704 USA
    e-mail:  george.mimi@gmail.com
    (Phone 001 808 936 8462)

    H. M. Wyeth, Permanent Secretary
    (Phone 001 808 822 0647, FAX 001 808 823 6741)

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