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Paea Nawaqatabu
Nov 17, 20231 min read
74-year-old retired sugarcane cutter from Koroipita Settlement seeks donations in Ba
74-year-old retired sugarcane cutter, Mr Mahendra Prasad, travelled all the way from Koroipita Settlement, Lautoka to Ba Town seeking...
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Paea Nawaqatabu
Nov 16, 20231 min read
Public Service Transportation & Businesses in full operation in Ba
Just a day after the Tropical Cyclone Mal period. Stepping outside, people are warmly greeted by the familiar sunny weather known to the...
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Paea Nawaqatabu
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Water levels slowly increase yet Ba remains Safe
Ba Town remains safe from flooding, despite an increase in water levels in the creek running through the town. The pictures below are...
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Paea Nawaqatabu
Nov 14, 20231 min read
Downpour & Slight Power Outage begins in Ba
Families began removing Diwali lights around their homes in the afternoon. However, there were fireworks that could be heard from six...
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Paea Nawaqatabu
Nov 14, 20231 min read
New Flood Early Warning System installed in time for Tropical Cyclone Season in Ba
Ba Town is known to experience the worst floodings when cyclones hit. Three Flood Early Warning Systems were installed within Ba in time...
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Paea Nawaqatabu
Nov 14, 20231 min read
Ba Town Empties due to Approaching Cyclone Mal
A few businesses were open and operating by 8:30 AM, but they began closing again by 1:00 pm. Families of civil servants were overjoyed...
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Zhang Junhao
Jun 11, 20231 min read
Xīn Qiáo town in Táizhōu, China
I live in a small town. It is called Xīn qiáo. It is in a beautiful city, named Táizhōu. I like it here because I have many friends to...
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杨鹤铭 (Eric)
Jun 4, 20231 min read
Money may not grow on Trees, but in Hǎikǒu, China there's a Money Tree
It's famous, but not a lot of people know it. Some people don't like this tree. My friends don't have this tree in their homes. There...
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Paea Nawaqatabu
May 30, 20232 min read
Screen-Printing Artist hopes Passion will support family despite Epilepsy Diagnosis
My extended relatives avoid me and tell me I can't do anything to earn money because of my health condition. But I know I can. - Ms...
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杨鹤铭 (Eric)
May 28, 20231 min read
Home Grown Chilli Plants in Hǎikǒu (海口), Hǎinán (海南),China
I like chilli a lot. My family also likes chilli. I don't know how many chilli I eat in a week. I cook chilli with my food. I fry the...
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Paea Nawaqatabu
Apr 9, 20231 min read
Soccer town catered Eight Wedding Cakes of Love through 2020 Peak Global Uncertainty
We just completed 8th year of relationship and was starting the ninth on the wedding day. - Mr Ju Naqele During the peak of 2020 global...
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Paea Nawaqatabu
Apr 7, 20232 min read
Real Estate Opens Doors for Mother of Five in Ba Town
In this industry, we need to create and have a good support system that will help each other get through the tough times. - Ms Kelera...
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Paea Nawaqatabu
Dec 14, 20223 min read
My Personal Experience on Fiji's Election Day 2022
I didn't get a wink of sleep. I stayed up all night because the 14th of December of 2022 marks another historical day for my country. I...
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Paea Nawaqatabu
Nov 17, 20221 min read
Making Flour, Dried Fruits, Teas, Spices & Powders at Home
This will be the first Food Processing Training by FRIENDS FIJI in Nausori, open city area. FRIENDS FIJI initially targeted the Western...
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Paea Nawaqatabu
Oct 21, 20221 min read
Farm Planning and Crop Management virtual Training
Today's day two of the Organic Farm Management Virtual Training. It began at 7:00 PM and ended at 8:30 PM with more than 20 participants...
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Paea Nawaqatabu
Oct 21, 20221 min read
Podcasting tips by Voice of America staff
The webinar began at 6:30 AM Fiji Time with four guests from the Voice of America, a non-commercial entity. The beauty of podcast is that...
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Paea Nawaqatabu
Oct 14, 20221 min read
Kiribati Singers Touring Fiji this October
Mrs Nei Meere Uee, a supportive wife of Mr Tooma, is excited to see her husband's band make a tour with other talented Kiribati...
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Paea Nawaqatabu
Oct 11, 20221 min read
Organic Training Begins Virtually
Today is the first session of a four session Commonwealth of Learning - Organic Virtual Training for youths. Topics highlighted on today...
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Paea Nawaqatabu
Sep 29, 20221 min read
Preparation for Inland Ocean Ambassador Kicks Off 29th of September
This year marks the 8th Inland Ocean Ambassadors cohort. The Virtual training is hosted on Zoom. The first session begins on September...
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Paea Nawaqatabu
Sep 27, 20221 min read
Virtual Oil Infusion Training with FRIEND
Today's virtual training centered around oil infusion. Some participants who had attended the Soap Making Training for Youths yesterday...
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