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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

Upgrade to benefit island

FIJI TIES ONLINE Salaseini Moceiwai  Wednesday, August 14, 2013

PLANS are in the pipeline to upgrade the island of Rabi in an effort to improve the livelihoods of its people.

Acting commissioner Northern Alipate Bolalevu said a team of government officials visited the island last week to hold talks with the islanders and identify ways to address their plight.

"We are looking at ways on how we can help these islanders improve their…

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Added by Stacey King on August 14, 2013 at 8:53am — No Comments

Carnival to honour the dead for Banabans Rabi Fiji

FIJI TIMES ONLINE Salaseini Vosamana Thursday, December 15, 2011

THE Banaban people of Rabi Island in Vanua Levu will host a three-day carnival his week to honour the lives of their loved ones who have passed on.

The annual event, aimed at strengthening ties among the people, will feature the sale of handicraft items and food and the performance of traditional dances by Banaban children.

Banaban Women's Organisation president Terikano Takesau said…

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Added by Stacey King on December 15, 2011 at 11:12am — No Comments

25-year old Banaban girl needs $40,000 for kidney transplant

Fiji Times Online AvineshGopal  Monday, November 28, 2011

A MAJOR fundraising drive has started to send a Rabi…

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Added by Stacey King on November 28, 2011 at 7:01pm — No Comments

Workshop to empower women

FIJI TIMES ONLINE Salaseini Vosamana  Sunday, September 18, 2011

A GROUP of women in the district of Tunuloa in Cakaudrove are engaged with the learning of virgin coconut oil production to generate income.

Representative Railala Beci said this trade would be a form of self-employment to earn help income for their families, which depended mainly on fisheries.

"We are very appreciative of this training because it will surely improve our…

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Added by Stacey King on September 19, 2011 at 9:06am — No Comments

The South Pacific: Cruising Fiji With Family - Highlight Rabi Island

Posted: 8/25/11 05:15 PM ET Writer and broadcaster Claire Fordham



I've just returned from an unforgettable family vacation in Fiji with my sister, my woman child and my sister's six-year-old daughter. There is so much to love about this place but for us, a trip aboard the Tui Tai made for the… Continue

Added by Stacey King on August 26, 2011 at 12:51pm — No Comments

Rabi Producers seek State financial help

Fiji Times Online Maneesha Karan Monday, August 15, 2011



THE producers of virgin coconut oil on Rabi are willing to expand their production quota after their first year of operations.

However, to cater for the product's growing demand, the Banaban Women's Organisation is seeking financial assistance to purchase much-needed equipment.

Organisation president Terikano Takesau said they needed coconut graters and squeezers.

They currently own two…

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Added by Stacey King on August 16, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

2 year old drowns in Rabi

Radio Fiji.com Friday, September 03, 2010

Police are again urging parents to keep a close watch on their children after a 2 year old boy drowned in Rabi yesterday.

Police Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri says the boy was swimming with two adults when he disappeared.

They later saw the child’s body floating. They tried to revive him but it was too late.

The drowning death toll now stands at 32 compared to 37 for…

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Added by Stacey King on September 3, 2010 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

Rabi Community workers improve livelihood

Serafina Silaitoga FIJI TIMES ONLINE Wednesday, September 01, 2010

ATH Vodafone Fiji Foundation executive Ambalika Kutty with Rabi participants

MAKING a difference in the community, a group of rural workers have joined the ATH Fiji Foundation's 'World of Difference' program working with civil societies to help improve the livelihoods of people.

In a workshop held in Labasa yesterday, the eight community…

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Added by Stacey King on September 1, 2010 at 9:53am — No Comments

Rabi medical clinic a success, says Dr Vulibeci

Fiji Sun Online - 19 July 2010

More than 400 people on Rabi Island were given free medical check-up by a Labasa team of doctors and health practitioners.

The 12 member team which carried out a four-day outreach programme returned to Labasa in the weekend.…

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Added by Stacey King on July 19, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Rabi Islanders push kids' education

Fiji Time Online Monday, January 11, 2010



A RISING number of school dropouts within two years has prompted a desperate search for funds to give Rabi island children a fair chance at education.



The Banaban Children's Fund was established recently and is an attempt to ensure that all island children of school age are in school.



A poverty survey conducted by the island council's social… Continue

Added by Stacey King on January 11, 2010 at 9:22am — No Comments

Forum

Visiting Rabi and Ocean Island

Started by brian russell in Banaban Issues. Last reply by Stacey King Apr 16, 2020. 7 Replies

Homecoming to Banaba

Started by Christina Maree Buchanan in Banaban Issues Jun 27, 2019. 0 Replies

Slides of Banaba from the 1960's

Started by Dominic Kaukas in Banaban Issues. Last reply by Stacey King Jun 13, 2019. 1 Reply

Events

HELP RABI WOMEN IN FIJI

Help Rabi Women's Organisation in Fiji by purchasing RABI HANDMADE VIRGIN COCONUT OIL locally in Suva, Fiji

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