Reflections of Sista Gat Style in 2019
When Sista was first established in 2016, we started as an online magazine. As the years went by,...
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Category: Arts & Culture
Vanuatu’s Indigenous groups fight for recognition of bungee jumping’s roots
Every year, as Vanuatu’s wild monsoon season comes to an end, Chief Luke Fargo instructs the...
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Deadline for Women Writers’ Anthology extended until January 15th 2020
We are excited to have received some fabulous and thought provoking writing on what it means to be...
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Becky – Sista Gat Style
Hailing from Malekula and Emae, Becky is a student and secretary who loves to crochet and knit....
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Vanessa Quai and Blanc.O duet in 2020
Solomon Islands musical sensation Blanco Tuhaika better known as Blanc.O, will be collaborating...
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Help build home-grown Vanuatu literature for children!
There are very few home-grown children’s books in Vanuatu. The creative Nabanga Pikinini series...
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Groovy Banana raises funds for Sista with Santa pictures
Thank you to Groovy Banana for taking pictures at K2 to raise funds for Sista. Gaga and Ben from...
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Women and Gender Rights Activists Deeply Disappointed with Regional Outcome on Human Rights
Over 150 civil society organisations, including women human rights defenders and grassroots...
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Human Rights Activists Gather in Bangkok Ahead of Global UN Meeting on Women’s Human Rights
Over 230 civil society organisations, including human rights defenders and grassroots activists...
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16 Days of Activism 2019
A march from Fatumaru Bay to Seafront stage led by Vanuatu Women’s Centre yesterday morning marked...
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Miki – Sista Gat Style
“The only person you should try to be better than, is the person you were yesterday.” Born and...
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Petition For Reserve Seats on Tuesday 29th October 2019
Community leaders will march through the streets of Port Vila on Tuesday (tomorrow) morning, to...
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Read the Winning Essays of MoET and Sista Essay Competition
To commemorate Children’s Day on July 24th 2019, the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) and...
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Winners of ‘Violence against women and girls’ Essay Competition Announced
On Friday 18th October, the Minister of Education and Training (MoET) Jean Pierre Nirua presented...
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Woman Hemi Gat Power Blong Makem Laef – Poem
Too often biblical and kastom rhetoric is used to justify the second-class treatment of women. For...
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Selina Iakia Solman – Sista Gat Style
“I am fortunate to have people in my life that motivate me, pray for me and want nothing but the...
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Gender Equality and Street Art at The French School
On Friday 20th September, the French school was delighted and honoured to host famous guests...
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Call for submissions! Vanuatu Women Writers Anthology
Have you written a short story? A poem? A memory or essay? Be part of a Vanuatu women writers’...
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Pacific Youth leaders converge in Nadi on human rights and good governance
More than 80 young leaders from across the Pacific region are converging in Nadi, Fiji from 8 – 10...
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Historic ‘Vot Woman’ Campaign Launched
The historic ‘Vot Woman’ 2020 campaign was officially launched in Port Vila on Thursday. Vot Woman...
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Vanuatu Made Week
Following “Vanuatu Made” Market Day on Thursday 26th September, Friday 27th September...
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Strike For Climate Emergency Today
The Vanuatu Strike for Climate Change Emergency is taking place in Port Vila today. 96.3 Buzz FM’s...
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Lila Kaluatman – Sista Gat Style
“If you include remarkable people in your life and surround yourself with those who contribute to...
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Pirogue 2019, Salon Du Livre de Port-Vila
The Port-Vila “Pirogue” Book Fair will take place for its 4th edition from Monday,...
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Fest’Napuan Starts Today
Fest’Napuan, the Pacific’s longest-running contemporary music festival is set to kick off at...
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Literacy Week 2019 Opens
The Ministry of Education and Training is now producing primary school reading books and early...
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Nine-year-old to perform free concert
“A nine-year old girl from Santo with a beautiful voice is singing religious songs at the entrance...
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The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) and Sista have launched an essay competition for...
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Chanelle Bjornum – Sista Gat Style
“A woman who heals herself, heals her mother, heals her daughter and heals every woman around...
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Apply to join CARE Vanuatu’s Gender Cohort
APPLY TO JOIN THE GENDER COHORT! This group is for people who are currently gender focal points,...
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Port Vila Skits Competition Aug 23-25 2019
The countdown to Port Vila’s First skits competition has begun. Organised by the Port Vila Skits...
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Shefa Spelling Bee “Bee the Change.”
Peace Corps Vanuatu is excited to invite you to the first annual Shefa Spelling Bee “Bee the...
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‘How Would You Address Violence Against Women And Girls On Public Transport?’ Secondary School Essay Writing Competition
To commemorate Children’s Day on July 24th 2019, the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) and...
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Irene Abbock Lai – Sista Gat Style
“If a woman has the power to create life, she also has the power to create the life she wants.” In...
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Vanuatu musical ‘Taetem Strap’ wins Namatan Short Film Festival
Congratulations to Vanuatu filmmaker Jean Pierre Niptik for winning first prize at the Australian...
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Poetri Pawa
4 July 2019 saw for the first time the Suzanne Bastien Fondation hosting a “Poetri Pawa” (“Poetry...
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“The Power of Creative Writing and Rhetorical Alliance: Ni-Vanuatu Women’s Voices – Research Findings”
“The Power of Creative Writing and Rhetorical Alliance: Ni-Vanuatu Women’s Voices – Research...
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Poetry Reading on Thursday 4th July 2019 at Fondation Bastien Gallery
Come along and listen to three women poets – Rebecca Olul-Hossen, Nancy Gaselona Palmer and...
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Wan Smolbag’s Theatre Festival kicks off until July 4th 2019
Wan Smolbag’s Theatre Festival has kicked off this week and is in full swing! There are...
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Namatan Film Festival 2019
Namatan Short Film Festival Finale 2019 is set for Friday 5 July from 5pm at Saralana Park! Bring...
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La Fete De La Musique on Friday 21st June 2019
Today, Friday, June 21, 2019, come and celebrate the music day at the Alliance Française! It...
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Vanessa Quai and Band on goodwill tour in New Zealand
Vanuatu songbird, Vanessa Quai and the New Breedz Band are leaving for New Zealand today, June 20...
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Natasha Vaimona Joy – Sista Gat Style
‘Joy is not found in things. It is found in us.’ This famous quote embodies Natasha Vaimona Joy...
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Elsie Molou – Sista Gat Style
WITH SOME NEVER BEFORE SEEN PHOTOS If there were a word that would describe Elsie Molou it would...
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Pacific Feminists Commit to Action Plan for Change
Pacific feminists celebrated and reaffirmed their commitment towards sustaining solidarity,...
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Paran Latan, production of the 1st album in Vanuatu with 100% female musicians
Founded in 2018, Paran Latan, which means “Tanna Women” in one Language of West Tanna...
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National Women’s Day today
An event will be held at Saralana Park in Port Vila today (Wednesday) to commemorate the 39th...
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‘What Do You Love About Yourself?’ portrait exhibition by Starlight Photography with Sista (Part Two)
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2019 Starlight Photography worked together with Sista...
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‘What Do You Love About Yourself?’ portrait exhibition by Starlight Photography with Sista (Part One)
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2019 Starlight Photography worked together with Sista...
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Pacific Island Food Revolution launches food reality show in Vanuatu
The Pacific needs a revolution; one that shines a light on the value of traditional diets and...
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Angelica Timothy – Sista Gat Style
Angelica Timothy is someone who keeps it real. The aspiring businesswoman and aspiring scientist...
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Dorosday Kenneth Watson – pioneering the way for women’s leadership in Vanuatu
This article was published in Oct/Nov/Dec edition of Island Life Magazine. Since it’s...
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Maternity Photography with Beautiful Babies
Lynda Aldrich slays in this maternity shoot taken at Tanna Russet and Port Vila downtown. The...
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i No Bisnis Blo Yumi – A Film by Wan Smolbag
Clara Michaels is married to an abusive man. Her husband, Tommy, is jealous to the point of...
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Wiving long Vanuatu exhibition at National Museum
Exhibisen blong local Wiving long Vanuatu National Museum hemi open full month of April. Kam blong...
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Maternity Photography by NemTak
“If a woman has the power to create life, she has the power to create the life she...
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Eslyn Aru – Sista Gat Style
Coconuts are renown for their versatility. From deriving water, oil and milk to making body...
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International Women’s Day Exhibition at Alliance Francaise
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Sista is holding an exhibition at Alliance Francaise from...
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‘Powerful + Playful’ International Women’s Day Exhibition
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Sista is holding an exhibition at Alliance Francaise at...
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Celebrating The Lini Legacy
The people of Vanuatu are celebrating the legacy left by the country’s first Prime Minister,...
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Latest Photos for Jan/Feb 2019 by Starlight Photography
Starlight Photography is taking things to a new level, with the amazing Gina Kaitplel pushing her...
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Amata Fiakaifonu – Sista Gat Style
As a third generation of Wallis and Futuna descent, Amata doesn’t forget her Polynesian roots....
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Lizzie Leilovalova – Sista Gat Style
Lizzie Leilovalova is someone who holds her own. The independent woman of faith is not afraid to...
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Honeymoon Beach Photoshoot with Lava Photography
In this photoshoot at Honeymoon Beach, Lava Photography encourages local residents to shop at...
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Julie Ben – Sista Gat Style
Julie Ben loves to hang out with her friends and do voluntary work helping people. During the...
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Women led photoshoot with Starlight Photography
“Be a proud black woman” They say. “Be Bold” They say. “Be...
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Vanessa Quai to release Christmas album
Vanessa Quai will be releasing a Christmas album in 2018! Please check Au bon marche number 2 to...
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YUMI JAM 2018
FULL WEEK OF WORKSHOPS with some of the best dancers from around the Pacific! NZ, Tonga, Samoa,...
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Silent Stand against Sexual Harassment November 28th 2018
The Silent Stand against Sexual Harassment held yesterday afternoon was an opportunity to bring...
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Opening of 16 Days of Activism 2018
“Violence against women is the biggest shame for us in Vanuatu..we must and we will continue...
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Litiana Carlo Kalsrap – Sista Gat Style
Litiana is a youth leader, committed to mobilising young people as a force for positive social and...
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Solomon Islands 2018 Fashion Week
Solomons Fashion Week hem bin stat finis long Honiara long Mande an bae hem finis long Sarere...
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Bargain hunters get ready for Saturday’s PVIS BIG Sale!
The Port Vila International School’s (PVIS) popular annual BIG Sale is on again TOMOROW morning...
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Art by Joseph John
Discover Joseph John Art and the passion of the artist for the harmony between humans and mother...
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Kiwanis Melbourne Cup Ladies Luncheon by Groovy Banana
One of those beautiful afternoons, at Warwick Le Lagon – Vanuatu, enjoying music, champagne,...
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Upcoming Ni-Vanuatu Fashion Designers To Look Out For
While other Pacific nations such as Fiji, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea have a visible...
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Eau Des Iles showcases perfume range at Pacific Runway
Eau Des Iles showcased their perfume range for the first time in Australia at Pacific Runway, and...
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Vanuatu student journalist launches first poetry collection and aims higher
Vanuatu student journalist Telstar Jimmy launched her first poetry book in Fiji last week and vows...
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Fest’Napuan 2018
No mestem Fest’Napuan long yia ia! Hemi nambawan muisik festival blong yumi long Vanuatu....
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Lola Watt – Sista Gat Style
Lola Watt keeps herself busy by studying an online course in marketing and events. In her spare...
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Lehina Faerua – Sista Gat Style
Lehina is one of those girls who just has the ‘IT’ factor. She is the kind of person who is not...
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Saralana Slow Food Festival on Friday 28th September 2018
Friday 28th September 2018 bai ikat bigfala WAN DEI SLOW FOOD FARE hemia long Saralana Park long...
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No I Minim No music video about consent
Rap video ia i tokbaot we yumi no mas mekem any samting aksen long patna blong yu we yu fren long...
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“GEL PAWA – Inspiring Change”
ActionAid in partnership with the Department of Women’s Affairs has been implementing the Gel Pawa...
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Remix1 Exhibition Opening on Wednesday 19th September
A new exhibition that mixes ‘kastom’ ideas or styles with new media or contemporary art forms....
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Congratulations to Tristina Karae – Winner of Sista Birthday Competition
For Sista’s 2nd Birthday Competition question, we challenged our readers to explore why it’s...
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Australian High Commission funds art materials for women artists
Australian High Commission, Vanuatu hemi givim funding blong paem art materials blong developmen...
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Calling on storytellers to submit pieces focused on self and collective care in climate justice movement!
Attention Storytellers! The Young Feminists for Climate Justice network is calling on all...
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Vanuatu Dress Making Class from January 7th – 11th 2019
VANUATU BOOK A SPOT NOW! Dress making class in Vanuatu will be held on January 7th 2019 to January...
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EAU DES ÎLES to feature in Pacific Runway in Sydney, Australia
EAU DES ÎLES will be showcasing their frangrances in this year’s Pacific Runway in Sydney,...
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TOKTOK 2018 GETS UNDERWAY
Deputy Prime Minister Bob Loughman, who is also minister responsible for tourism, gave an upbeat...
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The First Ever Mr and Miss Emalus Pageant 2018
On August 25th 2018, USP Emalus Campus held its first ever Mr and Miss Emalus Pageant. With over...
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Martina Welegtabit and Raine Kalotiti – Sista Gat Style Double Feature
With some never-before-seen-pics! Martina and Raine are participants of the Gel Pawa program and...
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Miss Ifira title won by surprise entrant
SEVENTEEN-year-old schoolgirl Leirea Kalsakau has won the Miss Ifira title only a week after...
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Vanuatu names founding PM’s daughter Laura as Papua envoy
By the Vanuatu Independent The Vanuatu government has appointed Laura Lini, daughter of founding...
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“Yu Luk Mi Luk Yu” Exhibition opening on Wed 8th Aug, 5pm at Fondation Suzanne Bastien Gallery
Due to the success of last years show, “Yu Luk Mi Luk Yu” Portrait Prize/Exhibition will be...
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Stephanie Ephraim – Sista Gat Style
Check out these never before seen photos! Happy 38th Independence Vanuatu! Stephanie Ephraim is...
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Mamas Melek Lafet Titi-A-Thon on Thursday 2nd August
Celebration and concert for World Breastfeeding Week 2018. All welcome as mothers and babies...
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2018 INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL
Saturday, the 21st, at our usual venue, Espace Alliance Francaise – doors open at 10:00am...
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