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Fiji president gives speech during state visit in Tarawa - We accepted that the Banabans were forced to leave Ocean Island

We accepted the Banaban people when they were forced to leave Ocean Island [Banaba] because of the pressure of phosphate mining there.

"These people now live in Fiji but have their own seat in the Parliament of Kiribati. And if necessary, we will do it again.

People Of Kiribati Welcome To Live In Fiji: Ratu Epeli

Fiji president gives speech during state visit in Tarawa

By Nemani Delaibatiki

SUVA, Fiji (Fiji Sun, Feb. 12, 2014) – The…

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Added by Stacey King on February 14, 2014 at 12:24pm — No Comments

Search Still on for Rabi Fishermen

FIJI TIME ONLINE…

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Added by Stacey King on September 22, 2013 at 8:00am — No Comments

Market for unique Coconut items

FIJI TIME ONLINE Serafina Silaitoga Thursday, April 25, 2013

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Added by Stacey King on April 26, 2013 at 8:42am — No Comments

Banaban - 18 year-old Nigel Christopher chases dream right to Georgia

13:36 Yesterday

Taken from/By: FBC News

Report by: Elenoa Turagaiviu

An 18 year-old student is chasing his childhood dream, to walk in his grandfather’s footsteps.

Nigel Etuate Christopher’s grandfather was the first doctor on Rabi Island.

Today, Christoher was given that chance, after he was handed air tickets and allowance to study for six years in Georgia.

The…

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Added by Stacey King on March 15, 2013 at 1:05pm — No Comments

Water shortage on Banaba solved

PACNEWS By Online Editor 2:56 pm GMT+12, 11/10/2012, Kiribati

A government project in Kiribati to combat the effects of climate change, KAPIII, has successfully solved a shortage of fresh water on the island of Banaba, reports Radio Kiribati.

The people on Banaba will now have uninterrupted supply of fresh water with the water tank for the island that can hold nearly one million litres of water.

The project, Rainwater…

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Added by Stacey King on October 14, 2012 at 5:38pm — No Comments

Banaban Women - Shop for items

FIJI TIMES ONLINE SERAFINA SILAITOGA Friday, September 21, 2012

WOMEN of Rabi Island want the new constitution to recognise the need to expose their talents through the marketing of their products.

Rabi Island councillor Titaku Kabung said the women on her island needed a lot of empowerment and government support was imperative.

“That is why we will make known to the Constitution Commission this essential need of our women in…

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Added by Stacey King on September 25, 2012 at 12:01pm — No Comments

An island challenge by Banaban Health Nurse

FIJI TIMES ONLINE By Geraldine Panapasa Monday, September 20, 2010

PUBLIC health nurse Tawita Maibintebure believes taking child care health awareness out to communities in rural areas is an effective way to ensure children are well-looked after.

Originally from Ocean Island, the Rabi Island resident has been posted to Rotuma Hospital for one and a half years as a public health nurse.

"In 2009, I was posted to Rotuma and was transferred to do public health," he…

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Added by Stacey King on September 20, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

Meeting upskills rural women Fiji - Virgin Coconut Oil

Fiji Times Online Monika Singh Thursday, August 26, 2010

THE Department of Women held a two-day workshop on Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) for women in its efforts to economically empower women in the country.

Permanent Secretary for Social Welfare and Women, Govind Sami said making and selling virgin coconut oil was a great source of income for women in the villages and communities that have access to a lot of coconuts.

Mr…

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Added by Stacey King on August 27, 2010 at 8:56am — No Comments

Two expected in court for assaulting farmer on Rabi

Publish date/time: 08/08/2010 [17:01] Fijivillage.com

Two people are expected to appear in court tomorrow for allegedly assaulting a 49 year old farmer of Rabi on Friday. The alleged incident took place after the two suspects claimed the victim of practicing witchcraft. The two confronted the farmer and an argument developed. They then allegedly assaulted the farmer who sustained serious injuries and is admitted at the Rabi hospital. Police have called on people not to take law into…

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Added by Stacey King on August 9, 2010 at 11:55am — No Comments

Wimbledon: No doubles for John Isner but props for Coconut Water

June 25, 2010 LA TIMES

After John Isner lost his second-round Wimbledon match to Thiemo de Bakker of the Netherlands 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 on Friday, the American quickly admitted one thing.

He never had a chance.

After playing a record-setting 11-hour, 5-minute first-round match that took three days and finished with a 70-68 fifth set against Nicolas Mahut, Isner said the second match…

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Added by Stacey King on June 27, 2010 at 10:20am — No Comments

Kiribati govt helps Tomas victims

FijiVillage.com Publish date/time: 16/04/2010 [06:42]

Assistance for victims of Hurricane Tomas are still pouring in as the Kiribati Government through it's High Commission in Fiji donated more than $80,000 to the Foreign Affairs Ministry yesterday.

Kiribati's High Commissioner, Reteta Rimon said her government and people will continue to support the…

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Added by Stacey King on April 16, 2010 at 9:22am — No Comments

Variety Club of Queensland Sponsor 6 Banaban Primary Students on Rabi

8 Jan 2010 From Biara Touakin Rabi, Fiji

Six class eight students from Banaban Primary School have secured sponsorship from VarietyClub Queensland for 2010. Gaelle from Variety Club Qld said that the funds have been transfered to Mr Kateta Teai (Banaban Primary Head Teacher) who will administer and issue the funds to the children's parents/guardian. Each student will receive AUD$500.00 to cater for his/her school in 2010.

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Added by Stacey King on January 8, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

ORBITUARY - RUABETE RUABOU

Nawaia Touakin, Suva Fiji

We regret to advise the sudden passing away of Ruabete Ruabou (Sgt) who was called to rest on Sunday 20/12/09 while on peace keeping duties in Iraq.

Funeral arrangements are being finalized in consultation with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces who are organizing the transfer of Ruabete’s body back to Fiji for a full military funeral.

The funeral gathering is being held at their home in Waila, Nausori.

Our condolences are… Continue

Added by Stacey King on December 22, 2009 at 12:40pm — No Comments

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

Fiji scientists work to boost breadfruit yields

ABC RADIO AUSTRALIA Updated Wed Sep 9, 2009 7:10am AEST

Breadfruit farmers in the region are being encouraged to increase the size of their crops for the export market. It's also hoped the South Pacific Community-Ausaid funded program will help alleviate food security issues across the region and save some of the more endangered species.

Presenter: Geraldine… Continue

Added by Stacey King on September 15, 2009 at 10:17am — No Comments

Joy as Somali pirates free Pacific islanders

ABC RADIO AUSTRALIA Updated Thu Aug 6, 2009 9:34am AEST

Twelve Pacific Islanders who were the crew of a German cargo ship have been released by Somali pirates....reportedly after the payment of a large ranson. The 11 sailors from Tuvalu and one from Fiji are said to be safe and well and making their way to Kenya.

Presenter:Kerri Ritchie, New Zealand… Continue

Added by Stacey King on August 6, 2009 at 11:37pm — No Comments

Banaban Rehab Radio Interview now available for download

Go to Banaban Vision - http://www.banabanvision.com to download a copy of the audio file for a radio interview by Radio Australia-Pacific Beat broadcast in June 2009

Added by Stacey King on July 1, 2009 at 10:43am — No Comments

Recovery of loan unclear - FNPF, Fiji Development Bank, Banaban Trust Fund investment invoved

Thursday, April 09, 2009

Fiji Broadcasting Corporation- Fiji Boadcasting Corp. Ltd

It’s not very clear at this stage on how and when the Fiji National Provident Fund will recover a substantial amount of loan, which had been given out to the Momi Bay Resort project few years ago for hotel development. A member of the FNPF Board and national president of the FTUC Daniel Urai says the Momi Bay Resort project has been abandoned by the contractors, and the project is lying… Continue

Added by Stacey King on April 9, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

PNG atoll-dwellers to be resettled on mainland due to Global warming

ABC RADIO AUSTRALIA

Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:15pm AEDT

Papua New Guinea's Autonomous Bougainville region plans to resettle some 1400 people from the Carteret Islands to the mainland starting this year.

The islanders are facing food shortages as their island is sinking.

presenter: Firmin Nanol

speakers: Martin Mose, director of PNG's National Disaster Centre; Patrick Koles,… Continue

Added by Stacey King on February 15, 2009 at 7:49pm — No Comments