Archive for the ‘South Pacific’ Category
Getting the Crook out of Cook Islands
Cook Islands people are widely known for their warmth, hospitality and charm. Now a former expatriate resident has labeled Cook Islanders something completely new. “They’re bloody boring,” claimed convicted drug pusher Mark Lyon, a New Zealander, after a much-publicized trial in Auckland this week for weapons and ammunitions charges. The controversial millionaire lived in Rarotonga [...]
February 17, 2004
Posted in: South Pacific
Cyclone Suspends Tourism to Niue Island, the Rock of Polynesia
We are very sad to announce that all tourism to Niue Island, the Rock of Polynesia, is suspended until further notice. The smallest self-governing island nation, known for spectacular diving and game fishing, was hit directly by a cyclone the first week of January. The level of destruction and disruption brought by the impact [...]
January 19, 2004
Posted in: South Pacific
Samoa celebrates 50th Birthday of Hollywood movie
Samoa will next week celebrate the 50th Birthday of the motion picture “Return To paradise” filmed on Upolu Island in 1953. The movie starred Hollywood greats Gary Cooper and Roberta Haynes, as well as a supporting cast of international and local actors. The film’s story line follows drifter Mr Morgan played by Cooper who washes [...]
October 31, 2003
Posted in: South Pacific