US FIJI COMMUNITY NEWS UPDATE

Fiji Flood Disaster Fundraisers

US Fiji citizens like all their overseas counterparts in NZ, Australia and Canada are very moved and touched by the last week's storm in Fiji that has flooded several towns and cities. The worst his areas as usual are Nadi, Ba and Lautoka.

Aggressive fundraisers are being held by various individuals and organizations amid controversies, skepticism and suspicions about some people involved in these campaigns.

IFFER''S VALENTINE'S DINNER

The Steve Balram Singh led non-profit IFFER last night sponsored a Valentine's Night Dinner for Bay Area Fiji American friends including a fund raiser for Fiji Flood Disaster.

Some 80 people attended the dinner and danced the night away but also gave some money to Steve's non-profit for Fiji.

Funds can also be sent directly to FIJI PM's account.

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