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WINSTON'S DEAD: Fiji called to prayer to remember the 44 who lost life

19/2/2017

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SITIVENI RABUKA, the man who once introduced a strict Methodist sabbatarianism [barbarism] on Fiji's Hindus and Muslims, now says the one year anniversary service to commemorate Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston is inappropriate because thousands continue to suffer due to heavy rain, are still living in tents, and are waiting for help from FFP Government

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Fiji Times: Milika Babakobau, 56, of Nakodu village wipe her tears during the Koro Island TC Winston anniversary church service at the Jubilee Hall in Toorak on Sunday, February 19, 2017.
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People still rebuilding after almost a year after TC Winston

Almost a year after the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Winston people are still trying to rebuild their lives in the Western Division.

Shri Krishna of Qalau in Rakiraki told Fijivillage that labour cost is still a major setback for the delay to rebuild the houses.

Krishna says that more than hundred houses were damaged in his area and fifteen houses are yet to be rebuilt.

He says the labour cost is high and due to this people cannot afford to pay.

He says neighbors are trying to help each other and this takes a lot of time.

Meanwhile, Mohammed Abbas of Korotale, Rakiraki says close to 30 houses are yet to be completed in their area.

Abbas says 73 houses in Korotale and Narara were damaged during the cyclone last year.

He says some people are still struggling to rebuild their houses because the labour cost is high.

He says residents are receiving materials from the allocated hardware companies under the Help for Homes Initiative but they cannot afford to pay for labour costs as most of the people are farmers and are struggling to provide for their families after the recent flooding.

He says people get together and help each other within the communities every weekend. Source: Fijivillage News

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Arre Bappa
20/2/2017 12:02:48 am

What kind of money would be spent on marking this one year TC Winston anniversary?
How many of the actual victims and their families could benefit if that money went to them instead?

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kaiviti
20/2/2017 07:44:53 am

waste of public funds and resourse . No one is stronger than Natural Disaster, they should focus in rebuilding their homes and schools.. Flip flop party has no practical ideas to assist in the rebuilding process. One year is way to much for any government to find a fast track solution to build homes. Recycled empty containers converted to home kits is a simple solution which will need little hardware assesories. Come on flip flop party. These containers can with stand heavy downpour.

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