Archive for January, 2009
World congratulates President Barack Obama.
Members of the international community have welcomed Barack Obama becoming the 44th President of the United States — and the first African-American to take leadership of his country. Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso said: “I believe President Obama will exercise outstanding leadership and achieve great success, leading his distinguished team on each field including foreign [...]
History in the Making.
WASHINGTON — Before a jubilant crowd of more than a million, Barack Hussein Obama claimed his place in history as America’s first black president, summoning a dispirited nation to unite in hope against the “gathering clouds and raging storms” of war and economic woe. On an extraordinary day in the life of America, people of [...]
World Hails New President of the United States.
Newspaper front pages around the world were unanimous Wednesday in celebrating the momentousness of Barack Obama’s inauguration as U.S. president. “Let’s rebuild America,” said the front page of France’s Le Figaro, over a photograph of a smiling Obama swearing the oath of office. “The Promise,” said Liberation. “Remaking America,” said the Daily Telegraph in the [...]
Fiji begins clean-up as flood waters start receding
Fiji begins clean-up as flood waters started to recede in Fiji on Thursday and authorities began counting the cost of the week-long disaster which killed 11 people and caused devastation costing tens of millions of dollars. Waters were receding in many areas of the South Pacific nation on Thursday, although more heavy rain is forecast [...]
Australia boosts Fiji’s Disaster Fund to $3m
Australia is increasing its flood assistance to Fiji to $3 million, with estimates the inundation from torrential rains has caused tens of millions of dollars in damage.Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says $1 million will be spent on emergency food, water and sanitation, including $150,000 that has already gone to the Red Cross. The rest is [...]
Fiji’s Appeal for Disaster Relief Funds.
The Fijian Government has made an appeal for emergency funds to help its clean-up effort in the wake of massive flooding. At least 11 people have been killed and an estimated 9,000 people are now living in emergency accommodation. The military-backed interim government is estimating a damage bill of $30 million, although there are fears [...]
A Sad and Tragic Beginning to the New Year back home in Fiji.
Fiji’s interim Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has spoken for the first time since the outbreak of the floods which have devastated Fiji. In a statement released a short time ago, Bainimarama said he extended his sympathies to all those who had lost loved ones or had property and crops damaged. “[The] Government will do all [...]
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