Long-term Santo resident, New Zealand-born Russell drives us through the plateau's back roads, introducing us to his ni-Vanuatu friends. |
Though I do not live in the country, I felt concerned by some of the issues facing the ni-Vanuatu people, such as the high rate of school drop-outs. |
As that scientific happiness survey showed, the ni-Vanuatu seemed uniquely content with their blend of tradition and modernity. |
These include kastom chiefs, led through the Malvatumauri, who are the traditional basis of authority and represent the families, clans and tribes of the ni-Vanuatu. |
Although the town is French in appearance, the population is multinational, including ni-Vanuatu, British, French, Chinese, and Vietnamese. |
A small number of ni-Vanuatu pursue higher education in Papua New Guinea or in France. |