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FIJI TIMES ONLINE Salaseini Moceiwai Thursday, November 14, 2013
Carpenters work at the virgin coconut oil factory on Rabi Island. Picture: SUPPLIED
THE Banaban women of…
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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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FIJI TIMES ONLINE Luke Rawalai Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Fiji's own ... Jim Bandy shows the copra dryer he designed and built. Picture: Luke Rawalai
IN a bid to help people of the greater Udu Point area, Also Island…
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ABOUT 615,000 coconut trees need to be planted yearly in order to achieve the targeted increase of 30,000 metric tonnes of copra which will take 25 years, according to the proposed Copra Millers of Fiji Limited Reform Framework.
"This target planting needs to be carefully supplemented with proper and efficient farming practices for maximum economic returns to…
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ONCE restricted to household chores, the role of women on Rabi has changed dramatically over a year and this has brought about much change on the island.
About 150 Banaban women are engaged with the Banaban Women's Organisation and have collectively produced and marketed virgin coconut oil and handicraft.
The Fiji Times came across the group in Savusavu last year with their…
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Villagers of Wailevu in Cakaudrove with yasi plants. Picture: MAIKA RABALEILEKUTU
WAILEVU villagers in Cakaudrove have embarked on a yasi tree planting…
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IN the hope of instilling a self help attitude, the elders and leaders of Wailevu in Cakaudrove have paved a way for such habits to dwell among villagers.
Village headman Tevita Beka said they had started building two copra driers which would help villagers dry their own copra which was sold directly to the mill in Savusavu.
He said over the past years the villagers sold raw coconuts to the…
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Fiji Tiimes online Salaseini Vosamana Sunday, July 03, 2011
The Banaban Women's Organisation and its youth group are selling coconut products at the Northern Agriculture Show in Labasa to fundraise for development plans in the village.
The groups from Rabi Island sold coconut products like virgin coconut oil, body lotions, fans and hats.
President Terikano Tekisau said proceeds from the sale would be directed to education, housing…
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FIJI TIMES ONLINE Arin Kumar Saturday, March 05, 2011
THE coconut is on the comeback trail thanks to the many income-generating opportunities that rural dwellers are exploiting.
Speaking during a training course for officers of the Agriculture Department, agricultural extension officer Susana Yalikanacea said the once dying industry was resurrecting itself because of the rising prices of many of its by-products…
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Publish date/time: 06/03/2011 [16:49 FIJIVILLIAGE.COM
The change in weather patterns and flooding has seen the demand for crude coconut oil increase and this will mean more money for local copra farmers.
Copra Millers of Fiji Board chairman, Ilisoni Taoba said at the moment the price for one tonne of copra is at all time high as the major coconut oil producing countries like the Philippines and Indonesia are being affected by adverse weather conditions.
He added…
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FIJI TIME ONLINE Serafina Silaitoga Saturday, February 26, 2011
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FIJI TIMES ONLINE Felix Chaudhary Monday, September 20, 2010
THE production of virgin coconut oil is still a niche market and diversification is the only way forward for the coconut industry.This was a statement made by Agriculture permanent secretary Colonel Mason Smith at the 4th Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services meeting held at the Tanoa International in Nadi last week.
"Virgin coconut oil is still a niche market at this stage and needs a lot of marketing and…
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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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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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