Rennell Island - Knowledge

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for these patrols is provided by RSIP so patrols of Rennell can be completed. They also have a banana boat station at Lavangu which is seaworthy and operates with a 40HP Yamaha O/B. Both O/Bs are stored at the PPF compound in the RSIP container with servicing and parts for the boats and OBMs supplied by the RSIP.

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During the construction process, apparently 26 graves were dug up and 1,200 coconut trees were destroyed. The author claims that the Baimango tribe of Mugihenua own the Tigoa land and the dispute is with the Ngatonga tribe. Ngatonga tribe owned and lived at Tigoa up until the arrival of Christianity.

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Lughughi Bay is located east of Tingoa. The port has a stone step that is used by landing craft to deposit heavy loads and vehicles onto the island. The road to Lughughi commences at the village of Tahanuka and is in a shocking state of repair, particularly the hill sections. The distance by road

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There are about 20 serviceable generators on the island at time of report. These generators are mostly reliable; however use is restricted due to cost and difficulty in obtaining fuel. HF radios are powered by solar panel. No power grid is in existence. There are HF radios in each village and contact

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RSIP hold a sea worthy fibreglass banana boat which is used for transport on Lake Te’Nggano with a modern and well maintained 25HP OBM. This is an efficient and functional means of transport for RAMSI/RSIP between the head road and the 4 lake villages of East Rennell Island. Currently the Marine fuel

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crops and now crops are under threat by a more natural enemy. At the arrival of RAMSI in 2004, all Solomon Islanders were encouraged to hand-in their firearms following the period of ethnic tensions and many farmers who had used guns to protect their crops were also required to surrender their guns.

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When an outsider enters a village there appears to be no apparent hierarchy and it is acceptable to talk to either men or women. The people who hold important jobs here are the religious leaders and teachers. The chiefs are not really respected here and are said to wield no real power. This view of

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It was then dragged across the coralline rock lake floor by hand-winch. They were overcome in their task by the engine's tremendous weight. They did manage to get it close to the shoreline before giving up, close enough that one of the propeller blades is exposed to the air. Very quickly however, the

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The US forces scuttled eight of the warhorses at the end of hostilities rather than take them home. Reports were made of crash landings due to the coral outcrops within the lake. Members of the local community attempted to retrieve one of the radial engines of the aircraft to use as a generator using

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The province has a ship/barge called ‘MV RENBEL’. The ship is multipurpose and currently transports passengers as well as cargo to Renbell on an irregular basis. The last ship to sail to Renbell was on 14 September 2008 and before that there was no service for 9 months. During the last few months

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One packed-coral road runs down the centre of Rennell Island, but is in terrible repair, and "high" speed on the better sections should not exceed 35 kilometres per hour (22 miles per hour). As of September 2008 there were about 19 operational motor vehicles (trucks & 4WDs), a red tractor

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There are schools in all of the main villages and a Bible college which conducts courses on vehicle maintenance, cooking, construction and general living courses. It is estimated that the ratio of students is 80% boys and 20% girls with various reasons identified such as costs, tradition and family

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In 1992 a Tigoa police officer with 4 passengers was sailing from Rennell to Bellona in a banana boat and did not return. No bodies were ever recovered yet the following year in January 1993, the banana boat was located during or after Cyclone Nina. It was located in the western province area, near

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Official Solomon Island maps name this lake Te Nggano, while locals refer to the lake as Tegano or Tungano or Big Water. The lake is 29 kilometres (18 mi) in length and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) wide, with an area of 155 km (60 sq mi), which occupies 17.6% of the total area of

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The island is about one hour's flight in a twin engine prop aircraft south of Honiara. It is almost totally surrounded by 120 to 150 metres (390 to 490 feet) cliffs, with the eastern end dominated by a large lake, while the western end is relatively flat with rolling forested hills. One road, known

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Generally flights leave Honiara at about 0700hrs and arrive in Rennell anywhere between 0800 and 0900hrs. Extra flights are scheduled sporadically. The flight agent resides at the Moreno Guesthouse, Tegiku (West Tigoa). On Bellona the Solair agents occupy a 2-storey building next to the aircraft

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Since June 2006, there have been very few drunk and disorderly incidents reported to the police. This is primarily due to the lack of sugar and yeast on the island which is required to make home brew. There is generally a surge in home brewing activity following the arrival of the resupply ship.

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The RSIP residences are situated at the back of the PPF Compound including the previously condemned police station. There are 5 current houses standing and most have nil wet areas or ablution facilities available. Some of these facilities have been built by RSIP officers themselves as there is no

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was the last major naval battle of the Guadalcanal Campaign which occurred between 29 January 1943 and 30 January 1943. At the end of the war, eight Catalinas were scuttled in the lake and can be seen from the lake surface. The island was later visited by a series of Danish scientific expeditions.

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The temperature averages 23 to 28 °C (73 to 82 °F) with about 4,000 mm (160 inches) of rainfall per year and high humidity during both seasons. South-east trade winds prevail from April to the end of November. The island lies within the band of known cyclone paths and is subject to

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Both islands have grass airstrips, but no other aviation infrastructure. The airstrip at Tigoa is maintained by Civil Aviation Division sub contractors and is mowed by manually slashing with brush knives. Often various communities volunteer to take on this role so they can utilize the money for

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The only public transport on the Island is the Blue Truck owned by the Minister for Transport. The price to stand on the back of the truck from Lavangu to Tingoa is $ 20 to $ 60 Solomon dollars per person, which can be negotiated. The truck is often used to transport the sick or injured to the

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The locals also talk about a condition they refer to as "The Cold". They believe that this ailment is responsible for the onset of a debilitating mental illness. Adults who have no history of mental illnesses or drug abuse have been known to slide into a state of melancholy, requiring weeks of

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have the arduous task of climbing the surrounding 120–150 metres (390–490 feet) cliffs for the return journey to the coast. Once at the coast, they are bound to harvest only finned and scaled seafood, not shellfish, lobsters or other marine creatures. The serious deficiency in diet prompted the

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spp.). A total of 731 insects have been identified from collections made at Rennell and Bellona. Moths (Lepidoptera) have the greatest number of species (246 in total) with 35 species and 25 subspecies exclusive to Rennell and Bellona. Renbel has no indigenous malaria, cane toads, vipers or

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Power to the complex is provided by a 24-hour Kubota generator powering a split system Air-Conditioning, hot water, full kitchen appliances and washing facilities in the laundry/Bathroom. The accommodation/Office houses the HF radio, base sat phone and computer equipment used by PPF members.

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Sea transport and vehicle transport are currently two of the main problems facing the Communities of Rennell and Bellona. The only other form of transport by sea is by fishing boats visiting the nearby reef. As a form of royalty to fish at the reef, these fishing boats transport goods and

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Correspondence addressed to the police and government on 16 March 2008 details a lengthy land dispute regarding the airport. In 1968 the Chief Priest and principal landowner of Tigoa land Mr Gilead Moa Tohahenua Gibauhenua Huaitebai allowed the construction of Tigoa airfield on his land.

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The standard of medical care available in the clinics is very basic. Most serious cases are referred to Central Hospital Honiara, for further consultation. Generally the patient is transported on the next scheduled air flight although in emergency cases, the RAMSI aircraft is used.

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RSIP provide security during landings and takeoffs for all aircraft; this involves using the Hilux, an RSIP motorbike and police cordon tape to erect a simple barrier to keep onlookers at a safe distance. It is apparent that flight days are a weekly highlight for many locals.

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The Renbel province covers a land area of 840 square kilometres (320 sq mi). The province or Renbell was established in 1993 where it was revealed that 99% of the land is customarily owned with only the main road and Bellona airfield being owned by the government.

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system creates huge pressures on the people of Renbel, more so than many other provinces. You will often hear the locals remark "Oh, that’s the Avaiki way". This refers to the intrinsic behaviour associated with the wantok system and translates to "What is yours, is mine"

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Local home brew is made by fermenting coconut milk, yeast and sugar in a bin and leaving it hidden in the bush for about a week. It is normally drunk on Thursday night after sports day which often leads to disorderly behavior such as fights, noise, loud music, etc.

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The religion of Bellona Island (and presumably Rennell Island) was replaced by Christianity in 1938. The Copenhagen University funded research to examine the rituals of Bellona Island which indicated that many men recalled the story that the island began as a

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descent. The Rennell and Bellona languages are very similar and closely related to New Zealand Maori and Samoan languages. Most adults speak Solomon Pijin, although children and some unschooled young persons will only be comfortable speaking Renbelian

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occupying the western end. The Seventh-day Adventists worship on Saturday, and South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC) worship on Sunday. Church Leaders play a small part in most communities, and the traditional chief/elder system is becoming defunct.

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The locals do not have much respect for chiefs but most respect the Church leaders. They don't like the politicians much because, as soon as they get elected, they move to Honiara and only show up again when it's time to get re-elected.

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Tigoa (Tingoa) is the capital for Rennell Island and located at the Rennell Airfield. It is referred by the locals as TNT and has a population of about 400 people. A number of residences are built either side of the airfield. Both the

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a bulk bauxite ore carrier, ran aground on Kongobainiu reef. It spilled 300 tonnes of oil into the bay and damaged more than 10 km (3.9 sq mi) of reef and more than 4 km (1.5 sq mi) of lagoon habitat.

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first occupied the island. The next settlement occurred on both Rennell and Bellona around 130 BC, with another major occupation in about 1000 AD. Later settlement of Rennell occurred prior to 1400 AD by Polynesians from Uvea, now

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Rennell Island has 8 informally run stores. In the limited times that supplies are available for sale they will be limited to tinned tuna, rice and a very small range of supplementary items. There are 3 similar stores at Bellona.

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The Tigoa Police station was originally built in 1993 and soon after was destroyed by Cyclone Nina. The replacement police station was condemned by the Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIP) logistics department in 2008.

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The Provincial Government are tasked with providing health, education, transport, power, water and other basic services. They are funded with about $ 128,000 per month from the Central Government to do this.

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Tigoa (colored background) is the provincial capital of the province of Rennell and Bellona. Wards 1 and 2 are East Rennel, and wards 3 through 6 West Rennel. Wards 7 through 10 of the province relate to

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In present time the people of Rennell are geographically divided between the lower lake end and the higher end by two Christian denominations. Around the eastern end, Te Nggano, the people follow the

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On the easternmost point of the lake is the former World War 2 airbase Tigoa. Information from locals claims that there are nine aircraft at the bottom of the lake, with five visible from a boat.

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When the elders of the Ngatonga tribe died and their siblings left for studies in Honiara and overseas, outsiders namely Baimango tribe tried to claim the land referring to history without proof

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sheds at the port with little else. The step where cargo is offloaded is often filled in spots with local rocks to make it passable. This port is in very poor state and is not maintained.

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The people of the Renbell Province have a subsistence farming lifestyle. Their daily activities are focused on farming of the family's personal garden and regular attendance at churches.

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The hard bottom is covered by several meters of suspended mud. The lake has an elevated salt concentration being kept by a subterranean duct system which connects it with the sea.

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The islands of Rennell and Bellona are unique within the Solomon Islands, sharing similarities with New Caledonia and Australia as much as the Solomons. They are home to several

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as the Copperhead Road, traverses the length of the island from the Tigoa airstrip in the west to the Labagu port area in the south, with a branch heading east towards the lake.

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The village of Lavangu on the central South coast has a channel passing through the reef to open water, and this is used by banana boats to transport cargo from ship to shore.

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chiefs as powerless is sparked by grandchildren of the commoners, who are well educated these days and want to retaliate against the traditional views held by their ancestors.

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used the lake as a base after 1943. A detachment from the 2nd Marines was sent from New Hebrides and arrived at Lake Tegano on 12 November 1942 to establish a lookout post.

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email station, which was established in 2003. Hutuna was one of the sites which was included in the 2004 JICA-USP research on the impacts of the ICT on rural development.

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The level of crime is generally very low with land disputes and homebrew being the main cause behind offences committed. Often disputes involve logging and farming plots.

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Portions of the population do not actively attend church, especially young people, though most "community leaders", are nominated as teachers, elders, chiefs or pastors.

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and logging on the west side of the island was poorly regulated, resulted in spills, and seriously damaged the ecology and economy of the island between 2011 and 2021.

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Limited fresh water is available at local springs if rain does not fill the water tanks. One washing water bore is in the general vicinity of Tingoa Police station.

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Henua Community High School is situated in Niupani village, next to the World Heritage site of East Rennell. Nearby Hutuna village is the site of the eighth

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The natives call Rennell "MUGAVA" and they call Bellona "MUNGIKI". They then combine the last three letters of each Island and come up with a word called

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Both the islands of Rennell and Bellona are serviced by the Tigoa police station. The gazetted strength of the police station is meant to be 12.

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Tingoa Clinic for treatment or assessment while maintaining regular passenger stops. The cost to charter this truck is $ 1,000 Sol.

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There are two medical clinics currently staffed on Rennell Island. They are located in the Tigoa and Tegano villages on Lake Tegano.

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5,000 tonnes of bauxite were spilled into the bay in July 2019. By 2021, over half of the impacted areas had not been rehabilitated.

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fresh and salt water. The average distance from the lake shore to the ocean is 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) with wildlife predominantly

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In 2008 many farmers now complain that the native bird tekagae, kagae or rednose (in New Zealand it is known as the swamp hen or

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Since 2003, the People First Network (PFNet) has operated an email station in Hutuna; this station was originally operated on

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In Renbell province, a great majority of land disputes are over farming plots. Many villages are used as gardening villages (

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between Tahanuku & Lughughi is 7.5 kilometres (4.7 miles) which is about a 50-minute drive. There are a couple of

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Captain Butler of HMS Walpole was the first European to discover the islands in 1801, after discovering and naming

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The TTV television network, which covers much of the Solomon Islands, does not broadcast over the air to Rennell.

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the population survived mostly on coconuts and the occasional seafood with a total drought of the staple, rice.

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The Provincial Government is also responsible for the appointment of area constables to police local by-laws.

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floatplanes operated out of Rennell Island until US air and sea superiority made the base untenable. American

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A modified shipping container is utilised as a cell/watch-house until the offender is evacuated to Honiara.

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fish. These seem to have thrived in the brackish conditions and are now a staple part of the diet. While

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Nomination of East Rennell, Solomon Islands for inclusion in the World Heritage List - Natural sites

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Lake Te Nggano was used as a base for flying boats by both Japanese and American forces during the

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engine became unusable through corrosion, so further attempts to bring it ashore were abandoned.

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This article is about the island in the Solomon Islands. For the islands in southern Chile, see

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The present-day inhabitants say their ancestors, Kaitu'u, arrived around 1400AD from Ubea, now

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Letter to Tigoa Police from Farmers Collective, Matahenua Village, West Rennell 25 August 2008

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The soon to be completed Telekom building to provide telephony to the island Taken 2008

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cyclones at relatively frequent intervals. The latest major cyclone to hit Rennell was

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has beautiful white sands beach and coral reef which makes it good for snorkeling.

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The islands are of volcanic origin with basement rocks forming between the late

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The now condemned old Tigoa police station. Used as a residence. Taken 2008

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A PBY engine which had been hauled close to the shoreline. Image taken 1995

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wavelengths. In Niupani, a school opened in 2007 that partnered with the

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The majority of residents of the Renbell province are Renbellanise of

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but Renbel province is the only area where malaria is not a problem.

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but a few are tempted to its taste, and also enjoying harvesting it.

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The water depth is 44 metres (144 feet) and consists of a mixture of

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Extensive logging has occurred in West Rennell. Bauxite ore is also

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Typical farming plot. Note the scarecrow to scare pūkeko. Taken 2008

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Ward 5 – Ngogona, Tingoa (TNT), Moreno & Hatagua (Airfield Area)

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The island lies 236 kilometres (127 nmi; 147 mi) south of

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Speech on tradition, Matahenua Village, West Rennell 25 August 2008

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and water snakes and a bird breeding area. The lake is listed as a

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and 1,900 kilometres (1,000 nmi; 1,200 mi) north-east of

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Shortwave radios and satellite phones are used by some residents.

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and to a lesser extent, taro. In the 1990s a virus decimated the

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Rennell province also has 25 species of ants, the endemic orchid

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built accommodation and police station section (left). Taken 2008

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The Government structure has 10 wards each with elected members:

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The locals play sport most days of the week in the afternoons.

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The traditional chief system does not operate in the province.

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and the Provincial Government offices are stationed at Tigoa.

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only man-power. First it was cut from the wing by diving with

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Aerial photo of the coastline of the atoll. Photographed 2008

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Distance Learning Centers Project: Rennell Bellona Province

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language), and most have some understanding of English.

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Long-awaited arrival of MV RENBEL. Taken September 2008

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Lake Tegano is the only known location for the endemic

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species on the islands. During the Pacific campaign of

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and 8 motor cycles on the island and a few pushbikes.

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Mike Puia, photographs by Zahiyd Namo (30 May 2021).

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Coconut crab trying to climb out a window. Taken 2008

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floatplanes operated from Lake Tegano until American

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Telephone and internet service is provided from two

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Solomon Islands government to seed Lake Nggano with

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Discussion with various SIPF police, September 2008

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Taken September 2008 2150:"Francis Clifton VP/VPB-23 (Naval Oral History)" 1299:project, providing internet access to students. 1008:As of September 2008, the actual strength is 5. 638:that is endemic to Rennell and Bellona Islands. 2536: 2534: 2532: 2530: 2528: 2526: 2524: 2522: 2520: 2518: 2262: 2125:Hells Islands – The untold story of Guadalcanal 1027:maintenance work conducted by RSIP management. 2556:. USA: University of Hawaii Press. p. 3. 2516: 2514: 2512: 2510: 2508: 2506: 2504: 2502: 2500: 2498: 2260: 2258: 2256: 2254: 2252: 2250: 2248: 2246: 2244: 2242: 1272:New Place Provincial Secondary School (NPPSS). 723:Due to the tropical climate and thinly soiled 3586: 2678: 2465:"Polynesian Languages of the Solomon Islands" 2109: 2107: 2105: 2103: 89:Location of Rennell Island in Solomon Islands 8: 2487:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 1132:Bellona Island also has one medical clinic. 1085:South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC) – major 302:Solomon Islands archipelago classified as a 298:are two of the few islands in the otherwise 39: 2357:Martin, Eddie Osifelo Lisa (6 March 2019). 1450:. Unsourced material may be challenged and 3593: 3579: 3571: 2685: 2671: 2663: 2294: 2292: 2290: 2288: 1481: 1176:Main sign of the Internet café. Taken 2008 1082:Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) – major 274:, Lake Tegano, a lake that is listed as a 55: 38: 2326:"Australia sends more help for oil spill" 2278: 2276: 2274: 2272: 1470:Learn how and when to remove this message 1285:-capable towers operated by Our Telekom. 645:near Lake Tegano, two endemic species of 1230:Thomas Sandwich School Avatai Settlement 407:used the lake as a base after 1943. The 1933: 1855: 719:Tattooed women of Rennell Island, 1911. 494:Rennell Island. The lake is located at 345:, is at the western end of the island. 2480: 2463:Sidney H. Ray, M.A., F.R.A.I. (1917). 1218:Vaitahe Primary School Vaitahe Village 852:Ward 2 – Niupani, Tebaitahe, East Lake 2470:The Journal of the Polynesian Society 2429:Piringi, Charley (10 November 2021). 2028:Piringi, Charley (10 November 2021). 1242:Newplace Primary School TNT Chistnick 1168:Henua pFNet Internet café. Taken 2008 1160:Henua pFNet Internet café. Taken 2008 1152:Local TNT school building. Taken 2008 1144:Henua pFNet Internet café. Taken 2008 163:660.1 km (254.9 sq mi) 7: 1448:adding citations to reliable sources 1387:events such as Christmas functions. 1212:Moah School Hutuna / Tenqano Village 858:Ward 4 – Teabamagu, Kanava, Tahanuku 2553:Bellona Island: Beliefs and Rituals 1094:Life Changing Mission (LCM) – minor 473:Sunset over Lake Tegano. Taken 2008 1943:"Largest Coral Atoll in the world" 1063:and rose up from the ocean (p24). 667:) which is endemic to the island. 25: 2377:from the original on 8 March 2019 2338:from the original on 3 March 2019 1330:Coral road to Lavungu. Taken 2008 1107:Medical clinic, Tigoa. Taken 2008 2694: 1972:. United Nations. Archived from 1420: 1239:Tahanuku Primary School Tahanuku 75: 68: 2186:. Unep-wcmc.org. Archived from 1497: 76: 1261:Niupani Community High Niupani 1215:Niupani Primary School Niupani 1: 3870:Atolls of the Solomon Islands 1966:"Largest lake in the Pacific" 1379:One airfield is available on 1068:South Seas Evangelical Church 628:Threskiornis molucca pygmaeus 27:Island in the Solomon Islands 2610:Our Telekom Network Coverage 2069:UN Protected areas Programme 1245:Kaagua Primary School Kaagua 1236:Kanava Primary School Kanava 1233:Vanua Primary School Lavangu 1072:Seventh-day Adventist Church 389:Templeton Crocker Expedition 282:descent who primarily speak 260:Rennell and Bellona Province 202:Rennell and Bellona Province 3860:Rennell and Bellona Islands 1859: 1846: 1831: 1816: 1801: 1786: 1773: 1758: 1743: 1728: 1683: 1668: 1623: 1608: 1593: 1548: 1503: 949:passed over the island, MV 945:. On 5 February 2019, when 937:Rennell Island bauxite mine 828:Royal Solomon Island Police 3886: 1945:. 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