Archive for January 16th, 2009
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 [...]
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