Banaban Vision Publications

30/10/2024

SPECIAL OFFER: Three books now available in the Banaban Study Series. Available in print or ebook.
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CD53JFRX

29/10/2024

Discover the Untold Story of Banaban Origins

Banaban Cultural Identity is the third book in the Banaban Study Series.
For years, scholars and colonial administrators have linked the Banabans to the I-Kiribati race, shaping the prevailing societal and political landscape of the Banaban people. Nevertheless, true historical accounts and origins have remained closely guarded secrets. Te Aka clan has been notoriously secretive about its identity, keeping its heritage hidden from outsiders.
This book sheds light on a history of resilience, culture, and distinct identity through groundbreaking archaeological findings and long-guarded traditions of the Te Aka clan.
Whether you’re passionate about Pacific Island history, Indigenous identity, or the strength of cultural heritage, Banaban Cultural Identity is a must-read.
Available Now! Rediscover a world that history forgot.

Banaban Cultural Identity

23/10/2024

Don't forget to check out our Banaban Media blog for more stories and information on Banaban history.

Discover stories by Stacey King on Vocal. Stacey King, a published Australian author and historian. Her writing focuses on her mission to build global awareness of the plight of the indigenous Banaban people and her achievements as a businesswoman, entrepreneur and philanthropist.

17/10/2024

Where have the last 32 years gone? It seems like yesterday since I did this 60-Minutes story with Charles Woolley and this compilation video.

Video Compilation 1993 featuring historical Banaban documentaries:60 Minutes Australia 1993; Jacques Cousteau Nauru the Island Planet (Banaba segment) 1991;...

17/09/2024

It was lovely to catch up with a fellow Banaban friend, Scott Laritz, who was born on Banaba. We last caught up and Ken's funeral. Scott, his mother Marion, and brothers Geoffrey Laritz and Michael were part of the HOMECOMING trip to Banaba I organised in 1997 (27 years ago) and featured in the Jeremy Cooper BBC documentary "Coming Home to Banaba." The documentary is now available on YouTube https://youtu.be/wIB3nOH8r_c?si=0rN2bZfsyIwNuIbx

12/06/2024

Big congratulations Ken Vernon. The new edition of your book, Everest 96 has already hit No. 1 on the USA Amazon listings:
#1 in General Nepal Travel Guides
#1 in Indian Travel
#1 in Nepal Travel
Well done my friend, and well deserved.

The world’s highest mountain can bring out the best in people – and the worst. We usually only read about the bravery, courage and sacrifice of mountaineers who risk life and limb to achieve excellence - but there are others - the charlatans, conmen and bullies who sacrifice others to reach the ...

25/05/2024

Available on Kindle and paperback

Rise & Fall of a Multi-Million Dollar Brand: I did it my way ... eBook : King, Stacey M.: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store

10/04/2024

Congratulations Robert Smith. “Knights, Flights & Plights” is the latest book by Robert Smith (UK), an International Development consultant. It offers a broad view of Banaban history and examines possible economic opportunities for the community in the future. It is now available as an E-Book on Amazon.

"The social history of the Banaban people of Ocean Island (now Banaba Island in Kiribati) is already well-documented, and the author provides a readable overview, extending it with economic analysis that documents how these people, once called the richest in the South Pacific, are now living in relative poverty on Rabi Island in Fiji. The striking economic contrast between today’s Banabans and Nauruans is explored, showing how colonial decision-making forced each race down different economic pathways. Despite many being second or third-generation Fijian-born, they remain fiercely Banaban, with strong emotional ties back to Banaba Island.
Australia’s economic success is partly due to receiving Banaba’s phosphate at cost, but Banaba Island remains a mining wreck. The author asserts that Australia can and should help remove the mining equipment, which blights the island’s chance of recovery."

“Knights, Plights & Flights” documents three Pacific island communities living in Fiji. Nearly all current community members were born in Fiji, and for many, generations of their descendants were born in Fiji as well. These people are outsiders however - third class citizens, landless, with limi...

16/02/2024

Good to catch up with my fellow Writing Tribe at yesterday's Helensvale Writers Group. Six of my writing students from the University of Third Age came along to hear Megan Norris talk.

09/12/2023

Check out Kabunare's story

This story by Telefou Fiafia, was awarded 3rd place in the Banaban Literary Prize, 1994, called Te Karaki Nikawai (Stories of the Past).[1] His story told to him by his grandfather retells the story of Kabunare, the sole survivor of the 200 fishermen massacred by the Japanese on Ocean Island (Banaba...

26/11/2023

"Imminent Peril: Ocean Island on the Brink of Invasion - Farewell Banaba".
The story of 17 year old, Maureen White's firsthand account of surviving the sinking of the SS TRIONA by German Raiders and subsequent return and evacuation from Banaba prior to the Japanese invasion. Originally published as the Featured Story - Farewell to Banaba in Banaba/Ocean Island News No. 8 (March-April 1994

Farewell Banaba

26/11/2023

Shipwrecks of Ocean Island / Banaba: PART TWO

Birth and Death of a Liberty Ship 1953

26/11/2023

Two old stories about the Shipwrecks of Banaba (Ocean Island). They were originally published in the Banaba/Ocean Island Newsletter No. 10 July-Aug 1994.
PART ONE:

Ships Ocean Island Reef Claimed between 1901 - 1928

22/11/2023

How it began ...

17/08/2023

BOOK REVIEW
Rise & Fall of a Multi-million dollar brand: I did it my way ...

N. Minnis
5.0 out of 5 stars
"A great insight into business from a woman's perspective"
Reviewed in the United Kingdom
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This is a brilliant insight into what it's really like to run a multi-million dollar company, the driving passions and tough decisions, particularly from a woman's point of view. Stacey's business grew out of love and emotional commitment, but she needed to have an incisive brain and nerves of steel to drive her enterprise forward, juggle different aspects of her life and then fight her corner when the sharks started to circle.
A very honest book that made me think about the whole production chain and how every spending decision we make has significant consequences.

https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Fall-Multi-Million-Dollar-Brand-ebook/dp/B095MZ99C8/

17/08/2023

BOOK REVIEW
"A great insight into business from a woman's perspective"
This is a brilliant insight into what it's really like to run a multi-million dollar company, the driving passions and tough decisions, particularly from a woman's point of view. Stacey's business grew out of love and emotional commitment, but she needed to have an incisive brain and nerves of steel to drive her enterprise forward, juggle different aspects of her life and then fight her corner when the sharks started to circle.
A very honest book that made me think about the whole production chain and how every spending decision we make has significant consequences.
N. Minnis
5.0 out of 5 stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom
Verified Purchase

Rise & Fall of a Multi-Million Dollar Brand: I did it my way ...

29/07/2023

Now available as part of the Banaban Study series. https://www.amazon.com.au/Legacy-Miners-Daughter-Banabans-phosphate/dp/0645149101/