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	Buvuma Island Information
		Buvuma Island (locally 'Uvuma') is the map name of what is actually a chain of more than fifty smaller islands, a few kilometres off the northern shore of Lake Victoria, Uganda in the Napoleon Gulf.
		The main island is Buvuma, with a land area of around 200 square-miles, and a population of around 20,000.
		The Miocene floras of Rusinga and Mfwanganu islands are subject to a long-term study by paleobotanists.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Buvuma_Island (441 words)

	Church of God World Missions
		The island of Buvuma is so big that it has been sub-divided into areas.
		The people of the islands are removed from the rest of society.
		I made sure to remind the islanders that Kembo is not a corner of an isolated island in the world.
	www.cogwm.org /news.cfm?sid=1506 (742 words)

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		The largest island in the lake, Ukerewe, on the S.E. coast, immediately north of Speke Gulf, is almost a peninsula, but the strip of land connecting it with the shore is pierced by two narrow channels about of a mile long.
		At the N.W. corner of the nyanza is the Sesse archipelago, consisting of sixty-two islands.
		The largest island in this group, namely, Bugala, is narrow, resembling the letter S in shape, and is almost cut in two in the middle.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /correction/edit?locale=en&content_id=68542 (2086 words)

	VICTORIA NYANZA - LoveToKnow Article on VICTORIA NYANZA
		The chief indentations on the north side are Murchison Bay and Napoleon Gulf, the entrance to the last named being partly filled by the triangularshaped island of Buvuma or Uvuma (area I6o sq.
		The largest island in the lake, Ukerewe, on the S.E. coast, immediately north of Speke Gulf, is almost a peninsula, but the strip of land connecting it with the shore is pierced by two narrow channels about 3/4 of a mile long.
		In general characteristics and the beauty of their scenery these islands resemble those of the Sess archipelago.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /V/VI/VICTORIA_NYANZA.htm (827 words)

	Javorie.com :: Regional :: . :: Prefectures :: Tokyo :: Islands
		A 5.3-magnitude earthquake shook islands in Indonesia's eastern Maluku province on Sunday but there were no reports of damage or casualties, the meteorology...
		Student failure in the Marshall Islands put down to poor English...
		The College of the Marshall Islands says the reason most high school graduates fail to gain entry is because they do not start to learn English early enough...
	javorie.com /directory/index.php/Regional/.../Prefectures/Tokyo/Islands (407 words)

	YWAM Uganda, Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Buvuma Islands have traditionally been quite isolated from the rest of Uganda and services to the local population by the Government have been very limited for many reasons, such as the poor infrastructure and communications.
		In 1999 a second base was opened on Namiti island, which is another 20 miles/2 hrs further into the Lake, and is now operating with four permanent staff members, enabling the project to serve a greater proportion of the local population.
		Living conditions on the islands are basic: there is no running water or electricity, although solar panels have recently been installed to provide electricity to run office equipment.
	www.ywamafrica.org /East/Uganda/islands/about/about.htm (511 words)

	Largest Lake Islands of the World
		Note: Vozrozhdeniya, an island in the Aral Sea between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, had been the second largest lake island, at about 900 sq miles / 2,300 sq km, but the shrinking of the sea joined it to the mainland between June 2000 and June 2001.
		See also Largest Islands of the Great Lakes.
		biggest lake islands, lake island, largest lacustrine islands, Olkhon Island, Samosir Island, world's largest lake islands
	www.worldislandinfo.com /LAKEV1.htm (79 words)

	VICTORIA NYANZA - Online Information article about VICTORIA NYANZA
		island of Buvuma or Uvuma (area 16o sq.
		The largest island in the lake, Ukerewe, on the S.E. coast, immediately north of Speke Gulf, is almost a See also:
		Church Missionary Society, were in the same year murdered on Ukerewe Island.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /VAN_VIR/VICTORIA_NYANZA.html (2828 words)

	UM Reporter -- November 15, 2002 -- Memphis Conference Edition
		Buvuma Island is located on Lake Victoria in Uganda.
		Visiting Buvuma Island, a third world country, was like stepping back in time 200 years, Holt said.
		The Nationals, as the natives of Buvuma Island are called, were very appreciative.
	www.memphis-umc.org /reporter/02-11-15_index.html (2245 words)

	The New Vision Online : Farming briefs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The fishermen were sailing to Ziiru Islands from Masese in Jinja district.
		Ziiru Island information secretary Moses Kiwanuka said the private guard they had hired turned against them and put them at gun-point before four other thugs ambushed them.
		MUKONO — Fishermen in Buvuma Island have urged the Government to reduce the taxes levied on their activities.
	www.newvision.co.ug /PA/9/37/475318 (448 words)

	BUVUMA ISLAND JOINS MTN FAMILY by Australia travel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		BUVUMA ISLAND JOINS MTN FAMILY by Australia travel
		Buvuma Island and twelve other villages on Lake Victoria are the latest members of MTN Uganda family network following the installation of base station sites.
		BUVUMA ISLAND JOINS MTN FAMILY by Australia travel (australia-travel) @ Wed, 07 Jun 2006 04:06:27 -0400
	australia-travel.damnblogs.com /377877 (433 words)

	The Cichlid Room Companion - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		There is currently no quality picture available to illustrate, should you have one you would like to contribute, please get in contact with the editor.
		Haplochromis chlorochrous Greenwood and Gee, 1969 with type locality at Between Nsadzi Island and the mainland, Lake Victoria, Uganda.
		Haplochromis erythrocephalus Greenwood and Gee, 1969 with type locality at Buvuma channel, south of Ramafuta Island, Lake Victoria, Uganda.
	www.cichlidae.com /gallery/species.php?s= (15928 words)

	Agenzia Fides - AFRICA/UGANDA - Buyuma gets a new school in 30 days thanks to Swedish and Ugandan student builders
		Rome (Fides Service) - A new school has been opened on Buvuma island on Lake Victoria, where the people, about 20,000, are mostly fishermen and food is scarce.
		The school was built by Swedish and Ugandan students in only four weeks.
		The new school was opened in the last week of July with a Mass celebrated by Father Anatoli, parish priest at Buvuma and the only priest on the island.
	www.fides.org /eng/news/2005/0509/28_5766.html (292 words)

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		Joint FAO/IAEA Division Technical Co-operation Projects Integrated tsetse control in Buvuma Island, Uganda (UGA/5/018) Glossina fuscipes fuscipes is an important vector of both human and animal trypano-somosis on Buvuma Island, Lake Victoria.
		Recent mark-release-recapture experiments have shown that 70% of the flies are to be found along the shoreline of the island.
		Trials are now under way in four peninsulas on Buvuma to compare the effects of conventional insecticide-treated traps with TD traps.
	www.fao.org /paat/21-4.doc (13454 words)

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		Besides: helping with day to day activities in the library, guiding the transition to a new building, and using opportunities for creative ideas.
		Uganda 2: The school was initiated by two ICA-volunteers, it prvides basic ecucation for the children of Buvuma islands.
		FAL Programme: uplift literacy level among adults on Buvuma island and the near mainland.
	www.xs4all.nl /~icaned/voorbeelden.html (1640 words)

	MTN Uganda extends coverage to Buvuma Islands and other places - Uganda Mobile News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		- Buvuma Island and twelve other villages are now part of the MTN family following the installation of base station sites to boost network availability.
		The other places that have received a boost are Namwendwa, Nawaikoke on Iganga Tororo road, Kilembe in Kasese, Ruhinda, Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale, Kimengo (Kafu — Masindi Rd.), Lolui island, Ruhama, Kuluva (before Arua), Loro in Apac, Kabwangasi in Mbale and Nankoma in Bugiri.
		According to Chief Technical Officer, Francis Kazinduki, this is a deliberate move by MTN to meet the increasing demand for telecommunication services by customers country wide.
	www.mobileafrica.net /news-africa.php?id=1497 (472 words)

	Brackenhurst Ministries - Camp Staff
		The team visited local schools to teach classes, play games, and share about Jesus, abstinence, and the importance of education.
		The summer staff has also visited Buvuma Island and Hoima, both located in Uganda.
		On Buvuma Island, working alongside a missionary couple and local pastors, the team built 3 mud huts as homes for elderly ladies in the church and made over 300 bricks, which were used to construct a church/school.
	www.brackenhurstministries.org /campstaff.php (574 words)

	Images of Uganda
		Charcoal is carried by bicycle and is an important fuel for the urban dwellers of Jinja.
		Trees are cut on the Lake Victoria island of Buvuma.
		Wood is burned for about 2 weeks after being covered with soil before it turns into charcoal.
	www.sln.org.uk /geography/images_of_uganda.htm (1290 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: 1968 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		See also: 1967 in country music, 1968 in music, other events of 1968, 1969 in country music, 1960s in music and the List of years in Country Music // Events Top Hits of the Year No....
		1968 in archaeology // Explorations Excavations Anne Stine Ingstad and Helge Ingstad complete excavations of Viking site at LAnse aux Meadows Publications Finds Archaeological prospection of Buvuma Island directed by the Tervuren Museum finds early use of pottery Awards Miscellaneous Project to move temples of Abu Simbel to prevent their...
		This is a list of aviation-related events from 1968: Events January January 21 - a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashes in the sea near Thule AFB Greenland, carrying four nuclear weapons.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/1968 (5598 words)

	ADRA Appeal 2003
		The project will involve expanding the existing centre to accommodate more children and updating it with sports and computer facilities
		The lack of education facilities for students on Buvuma Island causes many students to use canoes and boats to travel to distant schools—both dangerous and costly.
		This project will involve the construction of a primary school, complete with dormitories, an administrative block, toilets, staff residences, furniture and teaching supplies.
	www.adventist.ie /banbridge/adra_appeal_2003.htm (498 words)

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		Pray that their time here with us will be blessed.
		We continue with the training on Saturday and then leave for Buvuma Island on Sunday.
		I am having an absolutely wonderful time here in Uganda and am very thankful for all of your prayers.
	www.asburywgm.org /VIA/Grant_Baker/June_16_2000.htm (212 words)

	Uganda Travel Safari News » Blog Archive » BUVUMA ISLAND JOINS MTN FAMILY
		Uganda Travel Safari News » Blog Archive » BUVUMA ISLAND JOINS MTN FAMILY
		With these new sites, communities in these towns and villages now can access clear and strong MTN network and are able to grow their opportunities and set up solid economic presence as either buyers or sellers or simply meet their communication needs anytime.
		Responses are currently closed, but you can trackback from your own site.
	aboutuganda.com /wordpress/2006/05/27/buvuma-island-joins-mtn-family (274 words)

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