Ben Taoi

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Be Good, Work Hard

[Ben Taoi @TaoiBen]

When life gives you two signs↔️ that’s a decisive point moment. Do I fuel my body or my soul? 🤔

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Hmmm 🤔

[Raet Lomi @raetlomi]

Solomon Islands PM floats Pacific-wide security treaty in sharp pivot https://t.co/sX74EeasDv #SolomonIslands

[Ben Taoi @TaoiBen]

Some popular developments occuring in the region. Aus-Vanuatu Nakamal agreement on hold from last year, and now Aus-Fiji Vuvale Union (1 of the 3 pillars is security). My Professor said that it's a classic case of speed dating with PIC for security.

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When QVS Wins, Fiji Wins!!!!!

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It's back! 🙌🙌🙌

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Just found out that Anne's Archive was removed from the internet!

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Attended the Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji. Insightful discussions all around—though it was interesting to see non-state actors demonstrating a level of civic commitment that reminded everyone that patriotism isn’t limited by title, but by action.

[Ben Taoi @TaoiBen]

Just found out that Anne's Archive was removed from the internet!

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Pacific reality check: the street value of drugs transiting our ocean now rivals—or exceeds—the GDP of some PICs. 2.6 tons of cocaine seized in Fiji (US$540m). 4.87 tons in French Polynesia (US$122m).That’s just what’s caught. The Pacific isn’t the market—it’s the highway.

[Ben Taoi @TaoiBen]

On the White House page is some real gangster sh*!#

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

If you don’t know, now you know 🦅

[Ben Taoi @TaoiBen]

My research, “Security Cooperation in the Pacific Islands: A Case Study of Fiji,” will unpack the patchwork of regional security, Fiji’s role, and how bilateral initiatives evolve into multilateral cooperation.
Excited for the work ahead — happy to connect with anyone interested!

[Ben Taoi @TaoiBen]

Basically… when the bilo hits… everything becomes a threat. 😂

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Continuity & Community- celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Centre of Pacific Island Studies @uhmanoa weaving indigeneity into Academia

[Jose L Sousa-Santos @JLSousaSantos]

"The Pacific would not have this drug problem or an issue with traditional organised crime, if it wasn't for New Zealand's and Australia's drug markets and its hunger for illicit drugs," Sousa-Santos said.
https://t.co/By2iss3XIU

[Ben Taoi @TaoiBen]

Happy Independance Day Noqu Viti Lomani! 🩵💙

[non aesthetic things @PicturesFoIder]

Funniest food review ever. 😂

[Ben Taoi @TaoiBen]

Nasinu is a top contender this year. Don’t let their 3rd place Southern Zone finish fool you. Last year’s loss is driving them harder than ever. One to watch! Veidresu qanibulu vaivua!!

[fijivillage @fijivillage]

Super Deans U18: Nasinu seeks revenge as QVS targets three-peat

#FijiNews

https://t.co/EbW6NmCcuu

[Ben Taoi @TaoiBen]

@inikuru_ Siri 😅😅😅

[Ben Taoi @TaoiBen]

Have been doing research in Fiji for the past 2 plus months for my thesis. Happy to report I’ve learned many valuable things, like how to professionally stare at my inbox waiting for an email response 😒 #EmailOlympics

[RNZ Pacific @RNZPacific]

Solomon Islands PM to face motion of no confidence next week https://t.co/ucEIr9fZ7y

[TarcisiusKabutaulaka @tarcisius_tara]

𝙊𝒄𝙚𝒂𝙣𝒊𝙖 𝘾𝒖𝙧𝒓𝙚𝒏𝙩𝒔

Episode 13: “𝐺𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑂𝑐𝑒𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑎: 𝑃𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐 𝐼𝑠𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠’ 𝑆𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑛 𝐸𝑟𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛” https://t.co/c68Fmwc2NS