Niue’s villages are the focus of Internet Niue’s current sponsorship programme. The IUSN Foundation that funds Internet Niue presents a $500 grant to each village council at the village’s annual show day. Foundation chief executive Per Darnell says the wifi service is free to villagers, but transmitters are normally hosted on land or buildings under … Read more …
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Speaking up for the Pacific
20 April 2013Internet Niue and its service provider RockET Systems have been speaking up in international forums on behalf of internet users in Niue and the wider Pacific. RockET director Emani Fakaotimanava-Lui says it’s important that the global internet community is constantly reminded of the internet access issues faced by small Pacific Islands. “Satellite connections such as … Read more …
Linking with our Pacific friends
22 November 2012Emani Fakaotimanava-Lui, director of Internet Niue’s service provider RockET Systems Limited, has been elected to the board of the Pacific Islands Chapter of the world-wide Internet Society (PICISOC). He will also serve as PICISOC secretary for two years. The chapter, which represents the interests of Oceania-Pacific internet users, seeks to provide impartial and relevant advice … Read more …
Fascinating Niue
Mataginifale and the turtle
Photo: C.P Channel
One morning, Mataginifale, a beautiful hiapo-making woman from Fetuna was working on her hiapo. A turtle stopped by to admire her work. He complimented her on her good looks and cleverness. He flattered her and she was smitten.
Then one day, the turtle invited Mataginifale to go for a ride on his back. Mataginifale did not hesitate. She wanted to see beyond the horizon.
She packed some food and drink into a basket and they headed out into the horizon. When Mataginifale was thirsty, she drank from her coconuts. When she was hungry, she asked the turtle how she could open her coconut. Turtle replied, “crack it on my head”, and she did.
This legend explains why the turtle’s head is short.
