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
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SUVA, Fiji (Fiji Sun, Feb. 12, 2014) – The…
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Fiji Times Online Salaseini Moceiwai Wednesday, December 18, 2013
THE Banaban people of Rabi this week have been celebrating the 68th anniversary of their arrival on the island. The week-long celebration, which started on Monday, was opened by acting Commissioner Northern Alipate Bolalevu. Rabi Island interim administrator Christopher Karia said the theme of celebrations reflected reforestation and the replanting of coconut trees on the…
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PRINCIPAL fisheries officer northern Joji Vakawaletabua says the ice plant on Rabi Island has not only benefited the island but also fishermen from Taveuni and Vanua Levu.
Mr Vakawaletabua said yesterday the plant was being used well since its opening early this…
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PM Voreqe Bainimarama speaks to delegates at the 9th Pacific Islands Conference on Conservation and Protected Areas Taken from/By: FBC News
Report by: Apisalome Coka
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says some or all of the people of Kiribati may have…
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FIJI TIMES ONLINE Salaseini Moceiwai Thursday, November 14, 2013
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FIJI TIMES ONLIN Salaseini Moceiwai Monday, May 20, 2013
PEOPLE of Rabi and Kioa living in Labasa are in need of a church building to house them during their fellowship every week.
Last Saturday, the islanders organised an inter-cultural dance competition for the purpose of strengthening their relationship and to generate ideas of fundraising for the proposed building.
Leader of the Rabi Island community in Labasa Christopher Karia said they did not own a…
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FIJI TIMEs online Salaseini Moceiwai Sunday, May 19, 2013
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A Kioan dancer joins the Rabi dancers at the Rabi Kioa Intercultural Dance Show in the Labasa FSC hall yesterday. Picture: LUKE RAWALAI…
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FIJTIMES ONLINE Serafina Silaitoga
Friday, May 03, 2013
THE demand for handicraft items made from coconut trees on Taveuni have prompted a plea for women in rural areas to make use of their coconut plantations for income-generating purposes.
The products which are made by students at the Department of Agriculture's Wholenut Processing Centre is becoming popular among expatriates, hoteliers and residents.
Head of training at the centre Susana Yalikanacea…
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FIJI TIME ONLINE Serafina Silaitoga Thursday, April 25, 2013
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FIJI TIMES ONLINE Luke Rawalai Thursday, April 18, 2013
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The people of Rabi will no longer need to leave their homes for TB treatment in Suva and Labasa following the opening of their refurbished health centre by Fiji’s Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama today. And with the facility recognized as a Directly Observed Treatment Short course center or DOTS, means that people in Rabi can readily access TB services for free.…
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THE people of Rabi are trying to uphold the Secretariat of the Pacific Communities' (SPC) dream of replacing normal fuel with biofuel by 30 per cent in the year 2015.
Rabi Council of Leaders director Marlie Rota said they had previously approached the Ministry of Energy for advice.
"We are closely working with the ministry as per the vision of SPC to replace…
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13:36 Yesterday
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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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FIJI TIME ONLINE Luke Rawalai Monday, January 07, 2013
A FAMILY on Rabi Island is mourning for their son who drowned at the Kamakau River last Saturday, becoming the country's first drowning victim for 2013.
Police spokeswoman Ana Naisoro confirmed the incident occurred at 11am last Saturday at Bokanikai Village, Rabi when the 12-year-old was swept away by strong currents while swimming in the Kamakau River.
"The deceased's father…
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Tall order: Sri Lanka toddy tappers face extinction
2012-11-12 13:14
Sri Lankan toddy tapper Gamini Gunatillake walks on a rope between two coconut trees in Wadduwa, south of Colombo on July 22, 2012. Photo courtesy: AFP
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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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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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