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Photograph from A Trip To The Highlands of Viti Luve, which was discovered in an Oxfam bookshop and has raised more than $F110,772 at an auction for the charity.

ABC RADIO AUSTRALIA Updated April 21, 2010 08:18:24

The UN Independent Commission on AIDS in the Pacific says that Fiji now has the second highest HIV/AIDS infection rate in the Pacific after PNG. The Commission On AIDS was established by UN AIDS as an independent body to gauge community response to HIV in the Pacific both at national and…

Dear People,

Due to the request from our people to disclose the rumours of two councillors and ED regarding their termination, I do not have any prerogative on the matter, since it is the PM's office that independantly carried out that study. Anyway since the news has spread and…

Monday, 19 April 2010 12:07 SOLOMON STAR

IMAGINE being forced out of your island due to rising sea level as a result of global warming and climate change.

Its not an easy decision to make, but rather a new a phenomenon that will soon emerge facing vulnerable pacific Island nations.

The challenge from climate change will soon impact on islanders and their livelihood, including their vital natural resources: underground water, food crops, and even infrastructure, are at risk…

ABC RADIO AUSTRALIA Updated April 19, 2010 09:04:31

The Taiwan-based Robin Hood International Human Rights Legal Defense Fund is raising funds for an appeal against last year's decision opposing the U-S federalisation of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) immigration system. This new suit is claiming that the CNMI and its indigenous people were subjected to genocide by the political agreement between the US and the CNMI known as the covenant. The lawsuit was…

Fleming was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby bog. He dropped his tools and ran to the bog.

There, mired to his waist in black muck, was a terrified boy, screaming and struggling to free himself. Farmer Fleming saved the lad from what could have been a slow and terrifying death.

The next day, a fancy carriage pulled up to the Scotsman's sparse surroundings. An elegantly dressed nobleman…

For all those interested in the topic of Banaban Identity I think you will be very excited to hear that in the coming weeks the Australian Museum will be photography a very old and unique Banaban Collection that it has in its possession. We already know from discussions with Dr Stan Florek that there are pieces relating to Banaban boxing which we know are one of the most prized of all Banaban sports. We are looking forward to working with the Museum in identifying this…

It is now official that the Uma Councillors, namely Mr Teatu Rewi and Mr Tebaia Tawita have been terminated from office, as Councillors or representatives of the Uma people to the Rabi Council of Leaders. Perhaps our Chairman can enlighten us on their dismissals?

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…

Come and join up our special lobby group on Facebook - Banaban Rehabilitation Campaign - Help Lobby the Australian Govt

ABC RADIO AUSTRALIA Updated April 14, 2010 07:17:17

Consumer Council Fiji says relaxed import standards have made Fiji a dumping ground for faulty or sub-standard products. The Council also says a culture of silence among consumers means many businesses are breaking consumer protection laws and getting away with it. In a first step towards correcting the situation, the Commerce Commission in Fiji announced it's investigating price mark-ups and price fixing amongst hardware retail…

ABC RADIO AUSTRALIA Updated April 14, 2010 07:17:16

The fact that a number of Pacific Island children are being recruited by Australian schools to play rugby has been making headlines in the north-eastern city of Brisbane. Parents have been complaining about the trend, saying the Pacific Islanders are bigger and stronger than local players and putting them at risk.

Presenter: Geraldine Coutts

Speaker: Sean Dorney, Pacific Correspondant, Australia Network

Listen:…

Attention: Roger - C/- Kabung Tabuariki

On behalf of the community of Tabwewa I would like to extend our most sincere gratitude for the food you have donated to sustain our community during this crucial time following the aftermath of cyclone Tomas.

A total of 1,467 people from Tabwewa community have benefit from your kind generosity. The following has been officially received by our village committee:

55 x 10kg Rice = 550kg Rice

62 x 10kg Flour = 620kg Flour

3 x…

Updated April 8, 2010 07:06:01 ABC RADIO AUSTRALIA

The cost of damage caused by Cyclone Tomas in Fiji has risen to Fiji $76 million (US$38 million). Interim government agencies worked over the Easter holiday period to assess the damage to the northern and eastern divisions from the March cyclone. They have recorded extensive damade to subsistence and commercial crops, infrastructure, homes and indigenous…

RABI COUNCIL OF LEADERS

BANABA…

RABI CYCLONE APPEAL…