Fiji has been smashed by cyclones — and now the government wants you to go there

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Fiji says it's 'desperate' for Australia to 'fast track' a proposed Bula Bubble to allow back tourists as the island nation comes to grips with an unfolding crisis caused by a second devastating cyclone.

Days after being smashed by a second devastating cyclone, Fiji is grappling with an unfolding crisis, with roads in some areas cut, food in short supply and concerns over dirty drinking water.

It may seem a strange request, but he insists it's the best way to assist the country and bring employment and revenue back to Fijians. A third cyclone — Bina — was downgraded to a tropical depression, but it exacerbated flooding in regions already hard hit. "It would be wonderful if the Australian Government expedited these discussions to get these borders open," he said.The flooded streets of Suva when Cyclone Yasa hit last year.

 

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To help to clean up

seemarazak hope ur okay?! But how exciting would a travel bubble be!!!!!

I feel desperately sorry for Fiji. COVID, cyclones, where to from here if they don’t get the tourists back

누구든지 그리스도를 믿는 자는 그 분을 보내신 아버지 또한 믿습니다~!!!!!!!!!!! 회개와_거룩함 주님의_길을_예비하라 메시아께서_오신다 MidweekHealingService

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