When we dropped the anchor at Kennedy Cove off northwest Kioa, we knew it would be a temporary shelter as there were no houses (for social interaction) or beach to keep us happy for a week.…
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Fiji TImes Online Luke Rawalai Sunday, April 14, 2013
THE people of Rabi are looking forward to the proposed virgin coconut oil factory which is to be built on the island soon.
Former Banaban Women Group co-ordinator and project initiator Terikano Takesau said the project would also benefit other communities close to the island.
Ms Takesau said they were working closely with these villages…
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Fiji’s interim regime is hoping to revamp the country’s coconut industry through a series of measures aimed at boosting growth.
Speaking at the 49th Asia Pacific Coconut Community conference being held in Nadi this week, the interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, said the industry needed to be supported with modern technology.
According to FBC News, Commodore Bainimarama announced measures including opening a new…
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LUKE RAWALAI Friday, September 28, 2012
FOLLOWING the celebration of National Library Week in the Buca Bay area, the students, including those on the islands of Rabi and Kioa, now have access to a library centre. While opening the centre, roko tui Cakaudrove Ro Aca Mataitini lauded the Library Services of Fiji for having the insight to include such a service for students within Kama District.
“The onus is upon the community to make use of the service because the books are now…
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Salaseini Vosamana Sunday, September 11, 2011
THE lack of public transport has forced villagers to walk five miles to hospital and also to do shopping.
The island if Rabi has only one bus that belongs to the island council and serves a population of about 3000.
Rabi Council of Leaders chairperson Marlie Rota said the villagers faced a lot of difficulties with transportation.
"We have four villages with more than 3000 people…
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Maneesha Karan Friday, August 19, 2011
EDUCATED youths without employment must invest in natural resources available in their villages instead of relying on the Government to provide them with jobs.
Minister for Women and Poverty Alleviation Dr Jiko Luveni made this comment during her visit to Rabi last week.
She said youths without jobs could use their studies to boost agricultural farming and fisheries in their respective villages.
"There are about 232,000…
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2:00 PM, Jun. 26, 2011 Guampdn.com
Great things come to those who wait. No one knows that better than the barbecue masters and party enthusiasts who are connoisseurs of Ernie Rios' sweet tuba.
This non-conventional, yet timeless recipe has touched the lips and spirits of thousands. Even if you haven't acquired the palate for sweet tuba, you can't mistake its unique aroma and flavor.
If you have attempted its creation or know someone who has, you have to appreciate the…
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All the details of this event now on Rabi High School blog at:
http://rabihighschool.ning.com/profiles/blogs/rhs-inter-house-2011
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Manabu has posted this message on the Banaban Message Board to let all his Banaban friends know what is happening in Japan during current nuclear crisis:
http://users3.smartgb.com/g/g.php?a=s&i=g30-04300-e5
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fijivillage.com date/time: 09/01/2011 [08:49]
Another five months is needed before the coconut industry is expected to stabilise.
That is the sentiment of the Agriculture Ministry Perrmanent Secretary Col Mason Smith as the industry records it’s all time highest mill gate price.
With the farmers expected to get over nine hundred dollars for every tonne of copra they bring to the Savusavu Copra Mill, the supply remains low.
However, Smith remains adamant that…
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FIJI TIMES ONLINE Maika Rabaleilekutu Friday, December 31, 2010
POLICE have arrested the driver on Rabi Island who is believed to have caused an accident that injured 25 people on Tuesday afternoon.
Police spokesman Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed the driver was in police custody and had been questioned over the alleged incident.
He said a…
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11-Sep-10, 13:19:59, GMT +11 | Tebano Teinamati | Location: Tarawa, Kiribati
Bon te kananokawaki ngketawanou nte bong aei 12:20pm(11/09/2010) bwa ea wene ni motirawa ma te rau nei Kautu Tioti are tibun Bureitaake I Teaoraereke, Kiribati ni kawan te reirei ae St. Louis High Sch. n anauti nei Mary Maio.
Bukin matena ea bon roko i rouna te aoraki ni wene ni man irouna ao ea moamoa riki e a boni kara.
Ma kamwa taiaoka ni nake…
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Friday 16 July 2010
Dear Banabans,
As we talk vodafone_Labasa branch is carrying out its roadshow with very cheap deals on mobile phones and services it provides,…
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It was foretold by an obscure pastor who has now been locked up by the military regime for rumour mongering.
The US Geological Survey has reported that an earthquake of magnitude of 5.5 hit the Fiji…
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Word from Rabi is that everything has been postponed today in the wake of predictions by a Church Minister that natural disasters will befall Fiji today. Over the past weeks Banabans have been preparing emergency shelters on high ground and will spend the day in these camps in case…
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We now have a full report of the Banaba Rehabilitation Project Objectives available. Go to: http://banabanvoice.ning.com/forum/topics/banaban-rehabilitation-project
Photos of the trip are available at:…
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ABC Radio Online - Pacific Beat Updated May 6, 2010 08:45:12
Marshall Islanders have been using the moon and the stars to navigate their canoes for thousands of years and the practice is far from dying out.
In fact, one man has been helping to run a program to pass on the skills to younger generations.
Alson Kelen, has just…
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