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Young men group photo on Delai Matairavua.
A free dive spear fisherman.
MGE meets with the Nasoki village men to discuss the progress of their hybrid solar project.
Nasoki kids group photo.
Prime yaqona drinking time after a hard work on the yaqona farm for the hybrid solar project.
A group photo with the Nasoki villagers on Nasoa Yaqona Solar Project Site.
Tui with his fresh vegetables from the farm which are sold to the other villages on Moala Island.
Joeli on the beach early in the morning collecting nuts for morning snack.
Houses on Nasoki Village are build on a hill. There are 48 households, a medical dispensary, 3 school buildings, 3 teachers quarters and 2 community buildings.
This is Nasoki Vilage, where MGE's first hybrid solar system will be installed in December 2013.
Background is Keteira Village, from the left; Jone Vakacegu, Fong, Jon and Tauyavu.
Koronikalavo Plantation.
Jon marking the GPS location of the solar project yaqona farm at Nasenivai (near Keteira village). GPS coordinates are later transferred to MGEs Asset Management database.
Namatemate plantation over viewing to the sea.
Pictures taken on the field.
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Nasoki villagers planting part of the 1000 yaqona. Note the original sign board.Nasoki villagers planting part of the 1000 yaqona. Note the original sign board.
Each of the three villages committed to planting at least 350 yaqona plants to make up the 1000 yaqona plants for the project. This picture was taken in August 2012 and shows the very early phase of the yaqona farm.Each of the three villages committed to planting at least 350 yaqona plants to make up the 1000 yaqona plants for the project. ...
After the installation of the project poster by MGEAfter the installation of the project poster by MGE
The Nasoki villages can be seen in front of the Uciwai Solar Hybrid Power project poster. This was taken in January 2013 after their clearing of weeds and replanting of yaqona plants that did not survive the summer of 2012. The Nasoki villages can be seen in front of the Uciwai Solar Hybrid Power project poster. This was taken in January 2013 after ...
After the working (suaki) at the yaqona farmAfter the working (suaki) at the yaqona farm
Nasoki men before sharing refreshments (sakosako - taro in coconut milk.Nasoki men before sharing refreshments (sakosako - taro in coconut milk.
Farmers from Keteira villageFarmers from Keteira village
These are some of the hard working farmers of Keteira, Moala Fiji. They walk 10 kilometers up the mountains to reach their farms. The yaqona harvested is then carried on shoulders back to the villages to be clean and processed for the market. A lot of energy and resource is exhausted to mundane activities before the product hits the market. This was taken in July 2012. From left to right: Vakacegu Waqainabete Jnr, Ifereimi Waqainabete, Waqa Ledua, Tauyavu Waqainabete and Fongo Waqainabete.These are some of the hard working farmers of Keteira, Moala Fiji. They walk 10 kilometers up the mountains to reach their farm...
After the working bee (balebale).After the working bee (balebale).
These are the men from Nasoki village after a working bee on one of the farmers yaqona farm. The men wil work on their own farms and will also help each other. These are the men from Nasoki village after a working bee on one of the farmers yaqona farm. The men wil work on their own farm...
MatukuMatuku
On a beautiful calm day, Matuku Island is not far away.On a beautiful calm day, Matuku Island is not far away.
TotoyaTotoya
Matuku and Totoya.Matuku and Totoya.
Nasoki kidsNasoki kids
These kids are having a great time at the Nasoki village beachfront.These kids are having a great time at the Nasoki village beachfront.
Nasoki VillageNasoki Village
Nasoki Village have moved away from the shore line and have now build their houses on higher ground due to sea water rise.Nasoki Village have moved away from the shore line and have now build their houses on higher ground due to sea water rise.
Smoked fishSmoked fish
Fresh Smoked fish is being packed to be taken to another place.Fresh Smoked fish is being packed to be taken to another place.
Sokisoki - Catch of the daySokisoki - Catch of the day
Josua holds off his catch of the dayJosua holds off his catch of the day
Nasoki StudentsNasoki Students
Students on a lunch break.Students on a lunch break.
YaqonaYaqona
Yaqona plant ready to be harvested Yaqona plant ready to be harvested
Women & KidsWomen & Kids
women preparing food for lunchwomen preparing food for lunch
MGE Sign BoardMGE Sign Board
This is one of the sites were yaqona is being planted for the Solar ProjectThis is one of the sites were yaqona is being planted for the Solar Project
Yaqona PlantationYaqona Plantation
One of MGE's yaqona planting siteOne of MGE's yaqona planting site
Baka TreeBaka Tree
One of the oldest tree still standing today One of the oldest tree still standing today
Cleared patch Cleared patch
An area being prepared for planting yaqona.An area being prepared for planting yaqona.
Reservoir Reservoir
Keteira Village reservoir for drinking waterKeteira Village reservoir for drinking water
Keteira LandscapeKeteira Landscape
The most beautiful scene taken from the lagoonThe most beautiful scene taken from the lagoon
Co-CaptainCo-Captain
A beautiful young co-captain tries to manoeuvre the boat away from the shallow waters.A beautiful young co-captain tries to manoeuvre the boat away from the shallow waters.
Nasoki VillagersNasoki Villagers
Discussion with the villager on a evening regarding the setting up of their Solar System Discussion with the villager on a evening regarding the setting up of their Solar System
MGE meet with the Naisisili villagers and the Turaga na Dalituicama
This lodge is located close to Naisisili Village
Naisisili Turaga-ni-Koro, Mr. Inoke and his son observing the village generator.
A Naisisili thatched roof house
Naisisili Village Beach
Safe Landing Resort beach
MGE On Nacuva Lagoon, backgroud is the Ocean Dreaming
Pictures from the Naisisili village, Nacula, Yasawa trip - 16/01/2014