Painting in Nomuka, Tonga
How we came to be painting for the governmental primary school is an interesting story. It all started when it was decided to offer half the village of Mango Island a lift on Infinity to the Friday church fundraiser in nearby Nomuka. By making a first friendly gesture to these people, we helped a community and came true to our principles. Moreover, we made friends with a bunch of incredible [...]
Talking to Students in the Tuamotus
Makemo is the second largest atoll in the Tuamotus. Forty miles long and ten miles wide, Makemo counts approximately 1500 inhabitants. It is equipped with a modern dock that provides easy access for monthly cargo ships from Tahiti that supply the island. As one of the regional administrative centers of the Tuamotus, Makemo has a relatively large school system. In addition to the normal primary [...]
Wind Power Case Study: Makemo
Today, remote islands are no different than the rest of the world in their dependence on a stable electric supply. The islands of the Tuamotus in French Polynesia, once some of the most isolated in the Pacific, now rely on streetlights, computers, satellite dishes and numerous electrical appliances. These remote islands face the inherent problem of how to generate the power they require. The [...]
