Assisted Suicide: When a Life Is Chosen to End
On Boralani, we are used to thinking of death as something that arrives. A storm. An illness. An accident at sea. Something that happens to a person. But sometimes death is chosen. An elder known to some of us —… Read more Assisted Suicide: When a Life Is Chosen to End
Designing Freedom: What Laura Aboli and Boralani Teach About Living Deliberately
In an age of accelerating change, fractured narratives, and global upheaval, the question of how to live well — not just survive — has become more urgent than ever. Two distinct yet resonant visions of life have emerged on this… Read more Designing Freedom: What Laura Aboli and Boralani Teach About Living Deliberately
Boralani Mission to Launch Free Oral Health Service
In response to growing need among Boralani’s most vulnerable residents, the Boralani Mission for Community Wellbeing has announced plans to open a free dental care service this spring. The program — developed in partnership with local health advocates and community… Read more Boralani Mission to Launch Free Oral Health Service
World Leprosy Day 2026
World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday of January, every year. In 2026, the World Leprosy Day was on 25 January. This international day is an opportunity to celebrate people who have experienced leprosy, raise awareness of the… Read more World Leprosy Day 2026
Does Boralani Have a “Kava Problem” Like Fiji?
In parts of the Pacific today, kava isn’t just a ceremonial drink — it has become a significant element of social life and economic activity. In places like Fiji, concerns are rising that the traditional balance between culture, production, and… Read more Does Boralani Have a “Kava Problem” Like Fiji?
Twenty Questions About Boralani
This FAQ answers the most common questions about Boralani — its society, governance, economy, and way of life. Boralani is a fictional island nation used to explore how a small, self-contained society might function when stability, restraint, and long-term thinking… Read more Twenty Questions About Boralani
Boralani and Shifting U.S. Policy in the Pacific
In early 2026, analysts and regional leaders pointed to a marked shift in how the United States engages with Pacific island nations — a shift that has significant consequences for climate resilience, strategic alignments, economic stability, and diplomatic partnerships across… Read more Boralani and Shifting U.S. Policy in the Pacific
Boralani and Papua New Guinea’s Job Crisis
Boralani and the Question of Jobs: Why We Don’t Have PNG’s Crisis — And Why We Still Pay Attention News traveled across the water this week: Papua New Guinea is facing what its leaders are openly calling a jobs crisis,… Read more Boralani and Papua New Guinea’s Job Crisis
Boralani Watches the Google Cable
When the American Samoa Government signed a new agreement with Google to support a submarine fiber project known locally as Le Vasa, it looked, at first glance, like a story for another island chain. American Samoa is a U.S. territory…. Read more Boralani Watches the Google Cable
Government of Boralani — Official Statement on the Situation in Iran
The Government of Boralani expresses its deep concern regarding the continuing instability and hardship affecting the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Read more…
About the Author
My name is Tavita “Tavi” Maro’ika. I was born on Boralani in an era when the outside world reached the island slowly—by radio, by ship, and by rumor. Like many islanders, I left young, not from dissatisfaction but from curiosity… Read more About the Author
Statement by the Government of Boralani on Recent Events Affecting Venezuela
The U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro marks one of the most consequential geopolitical events in recent Latin American history. Whether one supports or opposes the tactics used, it underscores a long-standing reality of Venezuela under Maduro’s tenure: the country became… Read more Statement by the Government of Boralani on Recent Events Affecting Venezuela
New Pacific Climate Scholarships
Boralani Voices: New Pacific Climate Scholarships Investing in Our Future Climate Leaders The Pacific is on the climate frontlines — facing rising seas, stronger storms, hotter oceans and growing threats to food and water security. In response, a new scholarship… Read more New Pacific Climate Scholarships
Why Seagrass and Mangroves Matter
Seagrass meadows and mangrove forests might not look dramatic, but they are among the most valuable ecosystems on Earth — especially for small island nations and coastal communities. They deliver essential ecological services that underpin climate resilience, food security, coastal… Read more Why Seagrass and Mangroves Matter
Maintenance Begins on Wooden Bridges
Maintenance work on a series of wooden bridges along South Road has begun, marking the start of critical repairs aimed at improving transport links and supporting local communities. A local contractor has commenced work during the current festive period on four… Read more Maintenance Begins on Wooden Bridges
Boralani Government Urges Household Backyard Gardening
In a new initiative aimed at helping families cope with rising living costs, the Boralani Government is actively encouraging households to adopt backyard gardening as a practical way to reduce food expenses and strengthen local resilience. Government officials have highlighted… Read more Boralani Government Urges Household Backyard Gardening
Boralani Government to Review National Financial Calendar
The Government of Boralani has announced a formal review of the national financial calendar as part of broader efforts to strengthen fiscal discipline, improve transparency, and sharpen budget planning in the year ahead. According to officials, the review will examine… Read more Boralani Government to Review National Financial Calendar
Boralani’s New Public Library Proposal
Boralani plans to establish a new public library in with land earmarked on a prominent local site for the project. Boralani’s advocacy builds on the success of an earlier community library initiative which has become a vibrant hub for readers,… Read more Boralani’s New Public Library Proposal
Tropical Cyclone Resilience in Boralani
In Boralani, cyclone season is not spoken of with drama. It arrives the way it always has — gradually, predictably, and with enough warning that panic would be unnecessary if preparation has been done. That attitude did not develop by… Read more Tropical Cyclone Resilience in Boralani
NGOs: Boralani chose a different path.
The NGO Moment Has Passed — and Boralani Took Note Early For much of the 1990s and early 2000s, nongovernmental organizations were treated as the moral and technical vanguard of global development. Governments trusted them. Donors favored them. International institutions… Read more NGOs: Boralani chose a different path.

















