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Guests for Today Steven and his Family from California

Guests for Today Steven and his Family from California

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Guests for today Tasha & Matt from Florida USA

Guests for today Tasha & Matt from Florida USA in October 2018.

All set for a day snorkel visit to the Waitabu Marine Park.

New Solar Power for Waitabu Marine Park

Light and Shine đźŚžđźŚžđź”Śđź”ŚđźŽ‡đźŽ‡đźŽ†đźŽ†

Vinaka Helen for the new Solar Power for Waitabu Marine Park đź“±đź“˛đź’ˇđź’ˇ

D-Light System

The d.light D20 solar home system (SHS) includes 2 hanging lamps and a portable lantern—enough to illuminate three rooms at once. The D20 features different brightness settings for the lighting suite, and provides up to 15 hours of bright light on a single charge. The system also comes with a portable lantern that charges right off the system, so D20 owners can take bright light wherever it is needed.

The d.light D20′s durable, state-of-the-art solar panel includes an outdoor cable (6 meters long) with and anchor points for security and flexibility. The SHS includes a compact battery and control unit packed with power and a battery indicator that shows the system’s charge level, so customers never have to worry about being left in the dark. In addition to sun power, the D20 can also be charged with an AC charger.

Features


  • Easy self-installation
  • Maintenance-free
  • Upgradable up to 4 lights/portable lanterns
  • Designed to provide light and power for 5 years or more
  • Wall switch to control brightness and power for each light
  • Charge a full range of mobile phones, smartphones, and low-power USB devices
  • Up to 15 hours of bright light with a single charge
  • Convenient wall switches for a “grid-like” experience
  • Battery charge indicator
  • No battery replacements needed
  • Cable (6 meters long) for solar panel
  • Dual solar/AC charging
  • Full charge from solar/AC in 8 hours

History & Development

d.light distributes its products in 40 countries, through over 10,000 retail outlets, 10 field offices, and four regional hubs.

d.light Solar has impacted over 25 million people through their distribution campaigns, and plans to impact 100 million people by 2020.

Availability

Publicly available: yes
Countries where available: Worldwide
Price range (USD): 100-200 USD

Additional Information

Solution Providers Website (external link)

Product Webpage (external link)

Visit onboard ORION – Lindblad Cruises

Awesome trip to the ORION – Lindblad Cruises Cruise Ship 29/05/18

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Awesome visit by ORION – Lindblad Cruises – May 2018

We had a great visit from the crew and passengers on ORION, one of very fancy Lindblad Cruises Ships.

It was a pleasure to introduce you and welcome you to our village of Waitabu and the Waitabu Marine Park in Fiji.

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Waitabu attended FLMMA Annual General Meeting 2017 at Bua Lomanikoro

FLMMA AGM 2017

Representatives from Waitabu Marine Park attended the Fiji Locally-Managed Marine Area  (FLMMA) Annual General Meeting 2017 was held in the chiefly village of Bua Lomanikoro on Friday 24th, November, 2017.

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Preparing to open the Temporary Tabu (Tabu Tara) in Waitabu MPA

Waitabu’s marine protected area

Waitabu’s marine protected area (Tabu Vakadua) is very well known, as they have been preserving it since April 1998, and no fishing of any kind is allowed there. In June 2012 a new experiment was started in an attempt to create a sustainable fishery on a stretch of reef adjoining the Tabu area. This area is called a Tabu Tara (closed/ open) and is designed to be protected for a period of time, opened for controlled harvest and then closed again.

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d.light A1 Solar Lanterns for Cyclone Preparedness

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As part of the Fund Raising for TC Winston earlier this year, a portion of the funds were used for the long term cyclone preparedness for this up coming year in the form of d.light A1 Solar Lanterns for everyone.

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New Kawasaki TJ35 Brushcutters arrive for all communities

New Kawasaki TJ35 Brushcutters arrive for all communities

After a community meeting in April 2016 with Helen and Stuart where we discussed the best way to use the remainder of the funds in the Friends of Waitabu TC Winston Appeal, we decided to purchase 3 new Kawasaki TJ35 Brushcutters, one for each of the communities in the area.

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Underwater video from a reef check with Waitabu Marine Park, Fiji

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During the first week of March, 2012, Waitabu Village played host to a group of dedicated local marine lovers from surrounding healthordisease.com villages who came together to take part in the annual marine Survey.

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Visiting The Park

You have two options to visit the park.

One is the F$75 Cultural Experience Tour (includes Refreshments,Entertainments & Bilibili Ride) or for those travelling on a light budget, the F$50 Snorkeling Tour. You can save F$5 per person for groups of 4 or more.
Visits should be arranged in advance, please call 679-820-1999 or 679-930-4588

Find out more about planning your visit.

News from Waitabu

There is a saying in Waitabu that if everything is alright in the community, the nuqa will appear. When they do, there is a ritual called "ta nuqa" (literally, fetching nuqa) performed at the beach to catch these tiny animals.

Traditional Nuqa harvest at Waitabu signifies a peaceful and harmonised Vanua!

There is a saying in Waitabu that if everything is alright in the community, the nuqa will appear. When they do, there is a ritual called “ta nuqa” (literally, fetching nuqa) performed at the beach to catch these tiny animals.

Thesis: Vanua as Environment: Conservation, Farming, and Development in Waitabu, Fiji

Vanua as Environment: Conservation, Farming, and Development in Waitabu, Fiji by Hao-Li Lin, BA, Anthropology, National Taiwan University, 2004 Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Defended and approved on March 16th, 2015

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Welcome to Waitabu Marine Park

Arrive in the tree-adorned island of Taveuni to discover a tropical paradise you’ve only dreamed about. Slip on your fins and mask and slide into the warm waters of Fiji. Let all the stress of everyday life fall away as you make your way along the magical reef of Waitabu.

The communities of Waitubu and Bouma came to protect their native fishing grounds in 1998. Their foresight and diligence has allowed visitors, like yourself, the opportunity to share in the beauty of the Waitabu Marine Park. These crystal-clear waters are home to the most amazing marine species you may ever see. Don’t be too surprised when you pass a sea turtle or find yourself following a gentle ray. You know you’re in paradise when you’ve landed in the Waitabu Marine Park.

Wake up and see the beautiful sunrise over the marine park as the start of every new day begins in Waitabu

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About Us

In 1998 the Waitabu Village of Taveuni declared its fishing grounds or "qoliqoli" to be "tabu" -- a no-take fishing zone. NZAID initially supported the designation with funds for biological surveys and administration. The Wainileli and the Bouma qoliqoli, were continually and heavily overfished, resulting in small fish stocks and damaged coral. Through the continuous drive of community members and non-governmental agencies, the region is now celebrating a healthy and abundant reef for the past 20 … Read More >>

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