Archive for September 6th, 2008
Spit and a Handshake
Saturday, September 6th, 2008Horse traders in Ireland famously spit into their palms before shaking hands to seal a deal. A great deal of spitting goes on in Vanuatu-style horse trading, but it’s almost all kava-induced. Almost all. The political scene here is small enough that everyone knows each other. In some cases, this acquaintance borders on respect, even [...]
All the Young Turks
Saturday, September 6th, 2008How the mighty have fallen. As Vanuatu counts the votes from Tuesday’s election, it’s becoming increasingly evident that some of the figures who have dominated the political scene in Vanuatu since Independence are falling by the wayside.