Overfishing because of rogue vessels in Fiji’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is becoming a serious concern for the Ministry of Fisheries. Fisheries Minister Semi Koroilavesau says they have licensed 60 long line vessel to fish in Fiji’s EEZ with a catch quota of twelve thousand tonnes. [restrict] While this catch is documented, how much rogue […]
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New Pentagon chief to visit Japan, South Korea next month
Washington (AFP) – US Defense Secretary James Mattis plans to travel to Japan and South Korea next month on his first trip as the Pentagon’s new chief, a spokesman said Wednesday. He is set to depart on February 1 for South Korea before traveling to Tokyo on February 3. [restrict] “The trip will underscore the […]
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Aries (Mar.21 – Apr.19) There is a lot to be discovered just beyond the boundaries of your normal peripheral vision today, so let your curiosity steer you straight to stimulation. Take time to go the long way and explore all the nooks and crannies. You will be intrigued and entertained — and probably more educated […]
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Highjink
“Mom, don’t get alarmed, but I’m at the hospital.” “Son, please. You’ve been a surgeon there for 8 years now. *** Can we start our phone calls differently?” [restrict] The kangaroo mother got incredibly itchy around her belly. She opened her pouch and yelled into it: *** “How often have I told you not to […]
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Jokes
Hey Sue, what do you say to a nice walk? Oh Harry, that would be lovely! Wonderful. Could you bring me some beer and cigarettes on your way back? [restrict] *** A woman caught her husband on the weight scale, sucking in his stomach. “That won’t help you, Joe, you know?” “Oh it helps a […]
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Donald Trump poised to scuttle Malcolm Turnbull’s US refugee deal
SYDNEY, 26 JANUARY 2017 (SMH/REUTERS) —- Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s vaunted US “solution”, aimed at resettling hundreds of refugees from Manus Island and Nauru, risks collapse as the freshly minted US President Donald Trump eyes selective bans on immigration. [restrict] The yet-to-be-delivered agreement was nutted out in secret talks with Washington in the dying months […]