Transformation in Ta’u, Manu’a
Story and images by Selesitina Scanlan As of today, the island of Ta’u is leading the way with solar energy power. Our island is…
The vision and future of American Samoa
story and images by Azariah Usoali’i Mathew Maiava As a territory of the United States, American Samoa is trying to place solar power plants…
Manu’atele Paradise
Story and images by Meleane Daisy Salesa In the year 2016, a company, SolarCity, constructed a solar power plant for the Manu’a island of…
Island in the Sun
Story and Images by Alphina Liusamoa What is this “ Island in the sun?” Why is it specifically given this name? Ta’u Manu’a, a remote…
Stranded on Assignment. PREL Staff Member Recounts His Experience on a Deserted Island
Earlier this year, Dan Lin – Pacific Storytellers Cooperative Director – went on an expedition to an uninhabited island. The purpose of his trip was…
Saipan Strong
Editor’s Note In August 2015, the island of Saipan was devastated by Typhoon Soudelor, a Category 5 storm that destroyed land, buildings, infrastructure, and countless…
Typhoon Soudelor the Documentary
Editor’s Note In August 2015, the island of Saipan was devastated by Typhoon Soudelor, a Category 5 storm that destroyed land, buildings, infrastructure, and countless…
Soudelor. Saipan Strong.
Editor’s Note In August 2015, the island of Saipan was devastated by Typhoon Soudelor, a Category 5 storm that destroyed land, buildings, infrastructure, and countless…
C.O.R.E. Heal Saipan
Editor’s Note In August 2015, the island of Saipan was devastated by Typhoon Soudelor, a Category 5 storm that destroyed land, buildings, infrastructure, and countless…
Going Fishing
Through all my years growing up, I never would have thought that my mother would be a morning person, but she surprised me by shaking…