Developments on Rabi Island - Banaban Voice2024-03-28T09:19:47Zhttp://banabanvoice.ning.com/forum/topics/developments-on-rabi-island-1?commentId=2211587%3AComment%3A80783&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks Tevita...your concerns…tag:banabanvoice.ning.com,2011-02-21:2211587:Comment:830952011-02-21T21:03:49.254ZMarlie Rotahttp://banabanvoice.ning.com/profile/MarlieRota
Thanks Tevita...your concerns are real!! Would it be encouraging to mention that since taking over as ED for RCL in end Sept, 2010, we now have a Corporate Plan for 2011-2013, that has been presented to our people (maungatabu) in the 4 villages of Tabwewa, Uma, Tabiang and Buakonikai? Not only that,we have also clearly identified that RCL will continue with the operational aspect of the daily running of the island affairs, whilst the business end will be the responsibility of Banaba Limited,…
Thanks Tevita...your concerns are real!! Would it be encouraging to mention that since taking over as ED for RCL in end Sept, 2010, we now have a Corporate Plan for 2011-2013, that has been presented to our people (maungatabu) in the 4 villages of Tabwewa, Uma, Tabiang and Buakonikai? Not only that,we have also clearly identified that RCL will continue with the operational aspect of the daily running of the island affairs, whilst the business end will be the responsibility of Banaba Limited, who by the way also have a Corporate Plan that is aligned to RCL's. This administration is committed to encouraging ownership of the developments on the island to remain with the people who are also the resource-owners - it is what we call the 'bottoms-up' approach. We are aware that the sucess of such ventures will require that we do devote at least 50% of the time or project to the consultation process with our people on the island to create awareness of the importance of such methods, and we have every intention to do that. Once the concept is well grapsed by our people and the process commences, RCL will then ensure the Monitoring and Evaluation component is carried out. And as for the developments that are dependent on the Fiji Government, Rabi has no choice but to wait like all other islands and villages in Fiji for those developments to commence subject to their schedule although the assistance was approved prior. If you thought we were failing then, please be reassured that we are doing our utmost best in providing changes on the island to better the lives of our people. We are appealing for suport and understanding. Let's all work together in improving the lives of the 'forgotten people'. Ko batin raba Roba for making…tag:banabanvoice.ning.com,2011-02-20:2211587:Comment:830882011-02-20T03:10:56.945ZTasi. Taremonhttp://banabanvoice.ning.com/profile/TasiTaremon
<p>Ko batin raba Roba for making that point much clearer ....Lets keep pushing for the completion of the wharf.</p>
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<p>Any more updates on that wharf??????</p>
<p>Ko batin raba Roba for making that point much clearer ....Lets keep pushing for the completion of the wharf.</p>
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<p>Any more updates on that wharf??????</p> I agree to the response made…tag:banabanvoice.ning.com,2011-02-07:2211587:Comment:811642011-02-07T19:41:52.943ZRobahttp://banabanvoice.ning.com/profile/Rob
I agree to the response made by Taremon concerning Aid. As he quote,"But we cannot be relying on aid all the time..." Of course,you are definitely true Taremon ,we gotta help ourselfves first and our families.We got help our families first...just as a script said "Me liu mada i Jerusalemi ....literally means take care the needs of the families first.Then when a family has all suffient needs,family members will stand strong,and will have all the strength,might and power to join with other…
I agree to the response made by Taremon concerning Aid. As he quote,"But we cannot be relying on aid all the time..." Of course,you are definitely true Taremon ,we gotta help ourselfves first and our families.We got help our families first...just as a script said "Me liu mada i Jerusalemi ....literally means take care the needs of the families first.Then when a family has all suffient needs,family members will stand strong,and will have all the strength,might and power to join with other families in their community building and developing up the needs of the whole entire island assisting chosen leaders in developing infastructure such as the whalf in Nuku, Thanx a lot Tevita for that u…tag:banabanvoice.ning.com,2011-02-06:2211587:Comment:807882011-02-06T08:00:47.589ZTasi. Taremonhttp://banabanvoice.ning.com/profile/TasiTaremon
<p>Thanx a lot Tevita for that update.</p>
<p>Would appreciate and love to hear from you then.</p>
<p>Without that wharf, developing Rabi would come about at a very high cost.</p>
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<p>Thanx a lot Tevita for that update.</p>
<p>Would appreciate and love to hear from you then.</p>
<p>Without that wharf, developing Rabi would come about at a very high cost.</p>
<p> </p> Thanx a lot Stacey for that p…tag:banabanvoice.ning.com,2011-02-06:2211587:Comment:809512011-02-06T07:50:12.131ZTasi. Taremonhttp://banabanvoice.ning.com/profile/TasiTaremon
<p>Thanx a lot Stacey for that piece of information.</p>
<p>Hopefully the Fiji Government will resolve this issue soon.</p>
<p>I totally agree with you in regards to the expensive costs involved in the inter island shipping and freight but having that wharf I believe is that doorway that Rabi needs right now.</p>
<p>I wouldn't be surprised to see great things happening on the island as the outcome of having the wharf.</p>
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<p>I just cant wait to see that wharf taking it's…</p>
<p>Thanx a lot Stacey for that piece of information.</p>
<p>Hopefully the Fiji Government will resolve this issue soon.</p>
<p>I totally agree with you in regards to the expensive costs involved in the inter island shipping and freight but having that wharf I believe is that doorway that Rabi needs right now.</p>
<p>I wouldn't be surprised to see great things happening on the island as the outcome of having the wharf.</p>
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<p>I just cant wait to see that wharf taking it's place.</p>
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<p> </p> Yes, the size of the wharf on…tag:banabanvoice.ning.com,2011-02-06:2211587:Comment:807842011-02-06T07:35:17.410ZTevita Senicohttp://banabanvoice.ning.com/profile/TevitaSenico
<p>Yes, the size of the wharf on the island is similar to that in Taveuni and Koro island. These are the only two islands apart from Savusavu in the Northern part of Fiji serviced by SOFE.</p>
<p>And let me gather information directly from the Commisioner/ Northern's Office tommorow on the latest upgrades on the island including the wharf. I will update you immediately.</p>
<p>My previous update was from last annual report for Northern Division </p>
<p>Yes, the size of the wharf on the island is similar to that in Taveuni and Koro island. These are the only two islands apart from Savusavu in the Northern part of Fiji serviced by SOFE.</p>
<p>And let me gather information directly from the Commisioner/ Northern's Office tommorow on the latest upgrades on the island including the wharf. I will update you immediately.</p>
<p>My previous update was from last annual report for Northern Division </p> I think the jetty project has…tag:banabanvoice.ning.com,2011-02-06:2211587:Comment:810652011-02-06T07:29:03.201ZStacey Kinghttp://banabanvoice.ning.com/profile/3o0qgcuxhrm5w
<p>I think the jetty project has been stopped due to funding problems between Taiwan contractors who won the tender by Fiji government. Hopefully it won't be too much longer for Fiji govt to sort it out while the people back on Rabi wait patiently.</p>
<p>Hopefully we will also be able to get containers into and back out of Rabi which will really help. Inter Island shipping and freight is so expensive in Fiji and nearly as expensive as export freight. </p>
<p>I have some photos I took of the…</p>
<p>I think the jetty project has been stopped due to funding problems between Taiwan contractors who won the tender by Fiji government. Hopefully it won't be too much longer for Fiji govt to sort it out while the people back on Rabi wait patiently.</p>
<p>Hopefully we will also be able to get containers into and back out of Rabi which will really help. Inter Island shipping and freight is so expensive in Fiji and nearly as expensive as export freight. </p>
<p>I have some photos I took of the half finished jetty when I was visitng Rabi last September so will post them here in coming days.</p>
<p>Once the jetty is completed it will be up to the shipping companies to provid a direct service to the island. If it doesn't pay for them to come to Rabi it won't happen. So really need the Banabans back home and in other parts of Fiji to really support it if the shipping companies agree to go there.</p>
<p>Just image the opprotunties for local Rabi farmers.</p>
<p>Also the copra price in Fiji is currently the highest it has ever been. This again is a wonderful opportunity for local Rabi farmers to make some good cash money through the local Savusavu Copra Mill while the pricing is so high.</p> Just being curious, would a s…tag:banabanvoice.ning.com,2011-02-06:2211587:Comment:808842011-02-06T07:14:29.606ZTasi. Taremonhttp://banabanvoice.ning.com/profile/TasiTaremon
<p>Just being curious, would a shipping vessel as big a size of the SOFE be able to berth there?</p>
<p>Coz if it does then, I'm seeing great things happening soon.</p>
<p>And when you said final stages, when do you think is that?</p>
<p>Great news!!!</p>
<p>That's a big development ...way to go!!!</p>
<p>Just being curious, would a shipping vessel as big a size of the SOFE be able to berth there?</p>
<p>Coz if it does then, I'm seeing great things happening soon.</p>
<p>And when you said final stages, when do you think is that?</p>
<p>Great news!!!</p>
<p>That's a big development ...way to go!!!</p> Truly you are not out of the…tag:banabanvoice.ning.com,2011-02-06:2211587:Comment:810642011-02-06T07:01:40.814ZTevita Senicohttp://banabanvoice.ning.com/profile/TevitaSenico
<p>Truly you are not out of the subject.</p>
<p>I strongly and completely agree wtih you that the wharf is a dooway for trade but on a larger scale. It also brings in resources to enhance develoment on the island.</p>
<p>At present the wharf at Lasilasi is at its final stage of completion. Observing it size it should be able to operate local vessels at a commercial level.</p>
<p>All that is left now is for the Island to prepare itself to the commercial demand the wharf will offer.</p>
<p>Truly you are not out of the subject.</p>
<p>I strongly and completely agree wtih you that the wharf is a dooway for trade but on a larger scale. It also brings in resources to enhance develoment on the island.</p>
<p>At present the wharf at Lasilasi is at its final stage of completion. Observing it size it should be able to operate local vessels at a commercial level.</p>
<p>All that is left now is for the Island to prepare itself to the commercial demand the wharf will offer.</p> ..Just a question ...my apolo…tag:banabanvoice.ning.com,2011-02-06:2211587:Comment:807832011-02-06T06:49:03.693ZTasi. Taremonhttp://banabanvoice.ning.com/profile/TasiTaremon
<p>..Just a question ...my apologies if I'm way out of line here...</p>
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<p>Would it be possible to have a wharf in Rabi which can cater for big shipping vessels like the ones that are now operating in Suva.</p>
<p>Create a doorway and I believe you would see lots of changes taking place on the island itself.</p>
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<p>I still strongly believe that a wharf is a starting point here..let us put our priorities right here and see what is best for the whole of the Rabi…</p>
<p>..Just a question ...my apologies if I'm way out of line here...</p>
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<p>Would it be possible to have a wharf in Rabi which can cater for big shipping vessels like the ones that are now operating in Suva.</p>
<p>Create a doorway and I believe you would see lots of changes taking place on the island itself.</p>
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<p>I still strongly believe that a wharf is a starting point here..let us put our priorities right here and see what is best for the whole of the Rabi community.</p>
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<p>Get everyone together to come to understand the need to have a wharf on the island and what the wharf can offer, despite the location.</p>
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<p>Look on the bright side of things.</p>