The 19th ship of the World Youth Fiji port of call scheduled for February 2007 has been cancelled. This comes after a severe warning from Japan advising its nationals against travelling to Fiji following the military takeover... more info :.
The Ministry of Youth chief executive officer said that due to the travel warning, Japan who is the organiser of the event could not guarantee the safety of 261 youths from around the globe.
Poasa Ravea adds that the four day visit will now be cancelled and the ship will sail instead to Wellington, New Zealand.
The organisers of the event add that they are deeply concerned with the current situation and thus the cancellation.
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