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November 2009 Blog Posts (25)

Amelia Earhart Eaten By Coconut Crabs Of Nikumaroro?

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By shantanu October 27th, 2009

The first women to ever receive the ‘Distinguishes Flying Cross’, Amelia Earhart disappeared while she was attempting to fly around the world at the equator on 2nd July, 1937. How she disappeared, and where she disappeared to was unknown. However, discoveries show, that Earhart along with her navigator had to make… Continue

Added by Stacey King on November 18, 2009 at 4:28pm — No Comments

Rabi Principal given strict bail conditions

Fiji Village.com Publish date/time: 17/11/2009 [14:55]

The 48 year old Secondary School Principal who has been charged with seven counts of indecent assault and annoying female is not to set foot on Rabi Island.

He appeared in Labasa Court yesterday and part of his bail condition was that he is not to be on the island until his case is over.

The principal was taken into custody on Saturday after reports were lodged with the police that he allegedly indecently… Continue

Added by Stacey King on November 18, 2009 at 9:56am — No Comments

TB fear for Rabi

BANABANS living on Rabi Island in the North have some of the highest tuberculosis rates in the world.

Tamavua Hospital TB consultant Dr William Kaitani said in contrast to the small island population, the number of TB patients was high.

The Health Ministry embarked on a TB control program and awareness last year after recognising the infectious lung disease was endemic on the island.

"Of course the need for awareness is paramount," Dr Kaitani said. "We screened… Continue

Added by koro on November 4, 2009 at 6:43am — 1 Comment

Rabi: Peace and quiet on an island

Fiji Time Online Sunday, November 01, 2009

IN an area behind Rabi island, sits four houses - typically Banaban styled homes - occupied by families who depend on the limited land in the area for food.

Albert Cove which sits in the northern end of Rabi island is mostly surrounded by its beautiful white sandy beaches and mountainous area behind the homes.

The four families that live on the island plant a variety of root… Continue

Added by Stacey King on November 1, 2009 at 10:17am — No Comments

Rabi - A picture of beauty

FIJI TIME ONLINE - Serafina Silaitoga Sunday, November 01, 2009

IT can almost blind you. If you're not careful about screening the beauty of Albert Cove and Ringgold Atolls with your naked eyes, then you'd certainly go blind.

It sits behind Taveuni and Rabi islands in the northern division.

The blending colours of the blue skies, crystal clear shallow waters, white sandy beach with a backdrop of green is breathtaking.

That's just how stunning and… Continue

Added by Stacey King on November 1, 2009 at 10:14am — No Comments