Fiji’s PM announces relief assistance for cyclone victims

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Updated: 8:05am – Fiji’s worst affected cyclone victims will qualify for $FJ 7000 or about US$3448 in relief assistance.

Fiji’s prime minister Frank Bainimarama has announced a new package for people hard hit by recent back to back cyclones and flooding.

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He announced the Cyclone Assistance Relief Effort for Fiji package or CARE for Fiji before flying out last night for London.

Mr Bainimarama is on his way to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.

Prime Minister Bainimarama said people earning less than FJ$50,000 dollars a year and whose homes were totally destroyed or suffering severe damage qualify for the funds.

The system would run on prepaid electronic cards with set vendors as happened after Cyclone Winston two years ago.

Mr Bainimarama said an estimated 150,000 people were affected by Cyclones Josie and Keni this month.

-RNZ

Featured image: A full page ad in the Fiji Sun calling for retailers interested in supplying under the government’s new package for cyclone victims Photo: RNZ/Sally Round

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