The volcanic island of Ambae in northern Vanuatu rose from obscurity into world news in September after ash and gases began spewing ominously from its volcanic crater. It’s 11,000 residents were promptly evacuated to neighbouring islands in anticipation of further eruptions.

Mitiana Arbon reflects on the controversies of Disney’s upcoming film Moana and its French-language changes.

Mitiana Arbon reflects on the flourishing development partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Pacific Island States.

Mitiana Arbon reflects on the potential and benefits of the Pacific breadfruit for food security in developing countries. 

Images by participants of the 2014 Pacific Islands Field School in Hawai'i (listed below).  Words by Maea Lenei Buhre.