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www.fijifreight.ca [email protected] Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Times Fiji News Friday, March 9, 2012 3 Fijian Made Products Showcased Bob Carr Will Offer An Olive At Foodex Japan 2012 Exhibition Branch To PM It seems new Australian Foreign supporters of the Fijian government. Minister Bob Carr will begin to reverse The New Zealand talks would focus six years of hard line Labor policy on common regional interests in the against the Fijian government. Pacific Islands Forum, the Regional According to Adelaide Now, Carr will Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands offer an olive branch to Prime Minister, and Pacific maritime surveillance. Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. The new Foreign Affairs Minister is planning to travel to New Zealand to meet NZ Prime Minister John Key to discuss Fiji's banning from the Pacific Islands Forum in 2009. Incentives for Fiji are likely to include lifting some of the “sticks” against the government, including the forum Fiji is among 70 other countries from access the Japanese market in food ban - and some reversal of Australian around the world participating in the and beverages and other sectors as sanctions set up in the wake of the FOODEX JAPAN 2012 Exhibition well. Exhibition such as this provides a coup. currently underway in Japan. unique opportunity to Fiji companies to The sanctions also bar entry or transit The three-day exhibition, at Makuhari showcase their products and in return through Australia for Fijian citizens Messe [Nippon Convention Centre] learn from their experience to innovate declared by the NZ Foreign Minister, Halls, Mahima-ku, Chiba-City in and develop more Fiji-Made products such as members of the military, the Japan, is a major exposure of Fiji made par excellence for the Japanese market government, their families and other Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr products to the best and widest selection and the world,” HE Mr Mataitoga said. of Japanese business representatives in “FMF Fiji Ltd’s participation in the food and beverage sector. FOODEX JAPAN 2012 is an important Transam Fiji Linking The Pacific There are 2400 international companies first step in providing opportunities to from the food and beverage sectors the Japanese food sectors to find new exhibiting their various products. good quality Fiji-Made products and These companies come from possible alternative supply centres. We developed countries such as the USA, express our thanks and appreciation to Korea, Germany and other small island JETRO for facilitating the participation developing states of the South Pacific of Fiji at this important exhibition.” such as Vanuatu, Fiji and Kiribati. The Ambassador said the Embassy is Fiji’s Ambassador to Japan, HE Mr ready to assist further in any follow-up Isikeli Mataitoga visited the exhibition work that FMF Fiji Ltd may need after to support and provide encouragement the exhibition. to the Fiji exhibitor, Flour Mills of Fiji “As was explained to the company Ltd. representative at the exhibition, the Fiji Reef Shipping Director Mr Phillip McNicholl, New Transam Fiji General The Fijian company is exhibiting its Embassy in Japan is their partner in Manager Mr Stephen Blade and Williams and Gosling Managing Director Mr entire range of biscuit products made developing market for their products in David Aidney at opening of the new Transam Fiji office expansion at W&G in Fiji. Japan,” Mr Mataitoga added. “The Embassy of the Republic of Fiji 80,000 visitors are expected to attend Transam Fiji has “significantly” trade within the Pacific. I’m very proud in Japan is here to provide support this exhibition while in 2011, 75,000 expanded its operations in the country to be given the responsibility to come in to Fiji companies with products to visitors had attended. with the appointment of its first here and take the wonderful team into executives, as well as an expansion of the next phase of their development.” its current office at the Williams and said Mr Blade. Gosling building in Suva. Since they started, new shipping routes ANZ Launches Pacific Money The company is the exclusive agent for have been established in the Pacific, two shipping lines, Pacific Direct Line with more frequent calls to regional Transfer Card and Reef Shipping, who between them islands such as Marshall Islands and The cost of sending money to family $300million. operate eight ships in the Pacific – the Kiribati in the North Pacific, all linking and friends in Fiji from Australia will This places Fiji in the top ten recipients biggest in the region. through Fiji. now be cheaper. of personal remittances in East Asia Transam Fiji was set-up in 2007 Their latest vessel, Southern Cross, has This is after ANZ launched the and the Pacific. as a joint venture between locally been introduced to service Tonga and ‘Pacific Money Transfer Card’, a Additionally, the Reserve Bank of Fiji owned freight and transport company Samoa from Fiji, and there are plans to two card pre paid VISA that makes it reports that 18 cents for every dollar Williams & Gosling Limited, PDL and expand into other parts of the Pacific more affordable to remit money from sent ends up in fees, which meant that Reef Shipping. such as Solomon Islands, Papua New Australia to certain countries in the $54million is lost in fees. Mr Stephen Blade, a New Zealander Guinea and the Christmas Islands. Pacific. with 28 years experience in the “All of this means that Fiji is becoming ANZ Head of Retail Banking Fiji, shipping industry has been appointed a hub, the centre for gathering and Graham Meecham said remittances General Manager and is confident that sending cargo into the region.” make an important contribution to Transam Fiji will play an important Transam currently operates services Fiji, both to family incomes and to the role in the development of Fiji’s ports from Asia, New Zealand and Australia GDP of the country's economy and into the future. to Fiji and to New Caledonia, Tahiti, this product is first of its kind for the “It is a different Transam Fiji than when Vanuatu, Samoa, American Samoa, Pacific. it started. It’s a vibrant, thriving agency; Tonga, Norfolk Island, Wallis Island, According to the Reserve Bank of Fiji, we started with 5 staff members and Futuna Island and Tuvalu with Transam the total recorded remittance inflows now have 26 who look after multiple offices in some of these Pacific Island to Fiji in 2010 were approximately ships, multiple clients and a lot more countries. 4 Friday, March 9, 2012 Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No14 Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Times Fiji News Friday, March 9, 2012 5 Laisenia Qarase Wants In On Consultation Process Fiji’s deposed Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase wants in on the constitution consultation process, but is still waiting to be invited Qarase said he would like to take part in rebuilding Fiji’s constitution but he has not received any invitation from government yet. “I am so disappointed because up to this stage even the Soqosoqo Ni Lewenivanua has not been notified about taking part in the constitution consultation process,” said Qarase. He said the SDL will be meeting soon to discuss issues concerning the 2014 election and those eligible to contest. “This meeting will be on how the party Fiji's former Native Land Trust Board goes about with its election processes chairman Laisenia Qarase makes his and also decide whether I will contest way out of Suva's High Court after the 2014 election,” he said. facing three counts of abuse of office
Fiji Ambassador Calls Greater Commitment To Women’s Empowerment In New York this week, Fiji’s Permanent In his address, Ambassador Thomson Representative to the United Nations, highlighted the achievements of the and Acting President of the UN UN General Assembly in fostering General Assembly, Ambassador Peter gender equality. In this regard, he Thomson, called for greater concern explained the intent of the General and commitment at the United Nations Assembly when it established UN for gender equality and women’s Women in 2010. It was he said, “to empowerment. respond to the voices of millions of Ambassador Thomson was speaking as women around the world, demanding one of the three panelists in the context that the United Nations strengthen India Contractors To Train FSC Staff of the Commission on the Status of its gender architecture to better serve Russian THEForeign Fiji Affairs Sugar Minister, Corporation says it "As part of our review of the mill upgrade, Women currently underway in New women and the world.” couldSergey have Lavrov been wrong in blaming the we found that a number of the Indian York. The other two panelists were the Ambassador Thomson was speaking dismal performance of the sugar mills companies that provided the equipment UN Secretary-General, Mr Ban Ki- in his capacity as Acting President of in recent years on the 2006 $86million feel that their equipment is suitable but the moon, and the Executive Director of the UN General Assembly, an office he mill upgrades. operations of this equipment may be the UN Women, Ms Michelle Bachelet. holds from February 27th to March 9th. Executive chairman Abdul Khan said issue. To overcome this we have decided, Indian contractors engaged to do the in consultation with these suppliers, to upgrades may have satisfactorily engage "shop floor" trainers to work with performed the upgrades but might have our operators. We hope that the transfer failed to correctly instruct operators on of the knowledge will overcome the how to properly use machinery and operational issues associated with the equipment. equipment," said Mr Khan. As a result, he said, contractors from He added that while the contractors are various companies in India have been covering some of their expenses during brought in to train FSC on the proper the training exercise, the majority cost use of the upgraded mill machines. is being absorbed by the FSC. Fiji Remains Pacific Leader On Per Capita Basis Fiji is still the biggest economy in cent to 2.5 per cent was because of the Pacific on a per capita basis, says tourism demand. ANZ’s chief economist Asia Pacific He said if the proposed mining Murder Accused Throws Stone At Paul Gruendwald. ventures came to fruition, it would He told an economic briefing session boost the economy as PNG's economy Judge on “Can Asia-Pacific Fly Solo?: Fiji's is boosted by high prices for its Prospects for 2012” in Suva, Papua commodities. A man facing murder charges threw when questioned by the court; however New Guinea dominates the Pacific on Permanent Secretary for Finance a stone at Judge Sithambarampillai it failed to hit the judge. Gross Domestic Product, but Fiji has Filimone Waqabaca said that they will Thurairaja at the High Court in Lautoka. The accused is charged in relation to a the highest per capita income. be relying on mining of bauxite and Police said the man threw the stone murder case in Nadi. He said Fiji's growth of about two per gold to boost economic growth. 6 Friday, March 9, 2012 Times Fiji News Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No14 359 Certified Lawyers Ambassador To Improve Japanese Only 359 lawyers in Fiji are certified lawyers who have not applied therefore Tourist Figures to practice law, the office of the Chief they cannot practice law in Fiji. democratization process so that Fiji Registrar has confirmed. Section 52 (1) of the Decree states that Japan and Fiji will strengthen its bilateral could successfully implement its A list has been circulated nationwide no person without a valid practicing relations and explore opportunities to Strategic Framework for Change to all court houses, advising them certificate is allowed to: increase tourist arrivals from Japan. through dialogue. He also looks that last year’s practicing certificates (a) practice or act as a legal practitioner This was conveyed by Japan’s new forward to promote closer and tangible have expired and only 359 lawyers are of the Fiji Islands or as a Notary Public; resident ambassador to Fiji His relations between the two countries. allowed to practice law so far. (b) pretend to be entitled to practice as Excellency Eiichi Oshima following a The Minister for Foreign Affairs, The requirement under Section 42 (1) a legal practitioner of the Fiji Islands or meeting with Fiji’s Minister for Foreign Ratu Inoke Kubuabola expressed of the Legal Practitioners Decree of as a Notary Public; or Affairs, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola. his gratitude at the prospects of this 2009 is that all lawyers admitted to (c) draw or prepare any instrument “Fiji is a beautiful country with warm visit and looks forward to continued practice as a practitioner shall, before relating to any real or personal estate and very friendly people. It is renowned bilateral relations with Japan. commencing practice and thereafter, or property or any legal proceeding for its beautiful scenery and white sandy Prior to that, he conveyed Empress while continuing in practice, during or grant of probate or letters of beaches. “I hope to improve tourist Michiko’s gratitude and well wishes the month of January in each and every administration, whether as agent for figures from Japan during my tenure to the people of Fiji for the great year apply for and obtain from the any person or otherwise, unless he or as Ambassador here and will work on assistance rendered to those affected Registrar a certificate certifying that she proves that the act was not done for avenues to ensure that”, Ambassador by last year’s tsunami. the person is entitled to practice as a or in expectation of fee, gain or reward, Oshima told Minister Kubuabola. Empress Michiko is wife and consort of legal practitioner according to the laws either direct or indirect. Ambassador Oshima said that while the reigning Emperor of Japan, Akihito. of the Fiji Islands. Any lawyer found practicing law the meeting provided an opportunity The Chief Registrar’s office is also without a practicing certificate will be to look at current relations between the in the process of compiling a list of fined $5000 in the first instance. two countries, it was also an opportunity If a lawyer is twice found practicing to acknowledge the progress since the law without a certificate he or she establishment of formal diplomatic could serve one year in prison. relations between the two countries 40 Members of the public are advised years ago. that lawyers without valid practicing On the political front, Ambassador certificates are also not allowed to sign Oshima offered assistance to Fiji’s Russian Foreign Affairs Minister, an affidavit, nor undertake any duties Sergey Lavrov of a notary officer. China Delegation Sea-Threatened Kiribati Mulls Visits President Moving People To Fiji The Peoples Republic of China’s The low-lying Pacific island nation of monumental challenge, Phil Mercer in Director General responsible for North Kiribati is considering buying land in Sydney reports. America and Oceania paid a courtesy Fiji to resettle its population which is Kiribati's officials hope that many call to His Excellency the President threatened by rising sea levels. people would also be allowed to settle David LINGAM Ratu Epeli Nailatikau at Government Kiribati's President Anote Tong says in other countries in the vast region, House, Suva. he is involved in talks with the Fijian including Australia and New Zealand. Publisher Mr Xie Feng who is on a two day government to purchase land on Vanua Previously, Mr Tong suggested All materials used in this paper is the official visit to the country paid a Levu - Fiji's second largest island. constructing man-made islands property of Sun-Times Media Group courtesy visit to the Head of State and Mr Tong says this is the last resort to resembling oil rigs for people to live (2010) Ltd and cannot be copied or used in headed a delegation including China’s save more than 100,000 islanders. on. part or whole, without the written consent Ambassador to Fiji, His Excellency Some of Kiribati's 32 coral atolls - of Sun-Times Media Group (2010) Ltd. Huang Yong. which straddle the equator - are already Sun-Times Media Group (2010) Ltd Mr Feng conveyed the well wishes of disappearing beneath the ocean. will not be responsible for any material President Hu Jintao and the people of None of the atolls rises more than a few supplied by the advertiser(s) for errors. 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The recent floods caused substantial “There is heavy reliance on imported damage to the agriculture sector in foods, particularly rice, flour, potatoes, the Western Division but reports have dhal, tin meat and tin fish.” indicated that farms in the Ba district Mrs Achari urged the farmers to start were the most affected. cultivation as soon as the field dries Agriculture Officer Ba, Saidi Achari especially for food security and local said about 1,100 hectares of crops market supply. valued at about $5 million were “There is sufficient amount of planting damaged by heavy rain and floods. materials for cassava with the farmers “Close to 700 hectares of farms have in the Western Division.” been damaged due to floods while 400 “All affected and non affected farmers hectares of crops were destroyed by the in the Western Division have been continuous heavy rain for three days Mr Kumar said presently the Company eggplant and fruits like pawpaw will advised to plant all available kumala and stagnant water in the fields,” said was exporting about $20,000 worth take more time,” said Mrs Achari. cuttings, and short term flood resilient Mrs Achari. of produce every week compared to Meanwhile there is sufficient supply of vegetables like rourou and moca for “The value of the crop damage was $40,000 in the same period last year. some fruits and vegetables in the local short term food security.” high because vegetable farms were He said the major reason for the drop municipal markets and roadside stalls. “The Agriculture Department will start mainly near the river banks due to the in exports was due to the devastation “Produce that are available in the distributing kumala cuttings and dalo availability of water and fertile land caused to the farms in Ba, Lautoka, market are bananas, vudi, breadfruit, suckers to the affected farmers from which produced quality vegetables,” Nadi and Tavua which supplied avocado, pineapples, dalo, cassava, next week.” she said. 50 percent of the Company’s total dalo-ni-tana, kumala, rourou, moca, “Farmers should be prepared for Mrs Achari added that in recent years, vegetable exports. okra, eggplants, rosella leaves, water natural disasters and be able to strive crop production in Ba had increased due Mahens Export used to export 35 cress and pumpkins are in reasonable back with farming as their income to sugarcane farmers diversifying into different agricultural produce but now supply but still not meeting demand.” depends on it,” said Mrs Achari. cash crops to raise their income level. only five including okra, eggplant, curry “From the district of Ba, about 60 leaves, taro leaves and turmeric are percent of the farmers have lost their being exported and those are supplied crops either due to flooding or stagnant by the Sigatoka valley farmers,” said water in the fields,” said Mrs Achari. Mr Kumar. “The crop damage had major effect However, with the assistance provided on the export market as most of the by the Agriculture Department and with farmers in Ba province were planting the concerted efforts of the farmers, for the overseas markets,” she said. the export of fruit and vegetables from Mrs Achari said that exporters from as the Western Division is expected to far as Sigatoka were buying vegetables normalize in few months. from Ba but this has temporarily stopped “Depending on the crop type and the as farmers supplying vegetables to the extent of damage some farmers will exporters have lost all their crops. be able to start exporting within the “Ba farmers produce about 40 percent next three months while some will take of the total vegetable exports from the more time due to heavy siltation on the Western Division.” farms which will take time to dry before The export of vegetables from the cultivation can start,” said Mrs Achari. Western Division has substantially “Some farmers have started to plant dropped following the devastation by with whatever planting materials they the floods and heavy rain in the area. had, their priority will be food security The Operations Manager at Mahens first,” said Mrs Achari. Export in Sigatoka Mr Saten Kumar “It will take about one to two months said that there has been 50 percent for the early maturing vegetables like drop in the exports of vegetables after okra, bean and cabbage to normalize the floods. the market supply while chillies, PM’s Relief Fund Stands At $1.9Million Donations from various individuals, non- The total amount of donations collected government organisations and business so far is $1,986,118.51. houses locally and internationally continue Interested parties intending to make to pour in for the Prime Minister’s national donations to the appeal can still make disaster relief and rehabilitation account. deposits to Bank of the South Pacific The Prime Minister’s flood appeal account number 4706578. account was established following the Contributions received by all domestic January floods that severely affected and international branches of BSP, will parts of the Western Division recently. issue all donors a receipt. Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Times Fiji News Friday, March 9, 2012 10 Fiji Cassava In Demand Fiji Exports Are Well Balanced The increase in demand for Fiji’s Nausori warehouse,” he said. Fiji's exports are well balanced "As the Australian and New Zealand yellow cassava variety has prompted The authority said that it will now compared to those of other countries in currencies appreciate, many travellers the Agriculture Marketing Authority to closely liaise and coordinate with the region. are foregoing trips to the 'local' Pacific increase its export. relevant stakeholders including This was the view of Australia New Islands, and opting to trip to the The Authority’s sales manager Mr Government Agriculture officers and Zealand (ANZ) Bank chief economist America or Europe. Alifereti Yaya said the first container the Ministry of Provincial Development Doctor Paul Gruenwald who spoke at "Fiji tourist arrival growth remains load was exported in January this year in particular with officers like Assistant the Holiday Inn in Suva. upbeat as it has one of the most while the second load will be packing on Roko Tui to liaise with farmers on the Dr Gruenwald said Fiji had a wide developed tourism sectors in the the third week of this month for export. crops they need for export. product range, wide range of markets Pacific," Dr Gruenwald said. “We managed to fulfill the order from M Yaya said their market in Melbourne and was best overall in the Pacific. 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The 300,000 tonne reduction in cane sugar revenue - it is easy to see that THE number of Fiji citizens that Measuring and Optimising Migration's production will cost the country the January 2012 floods has had a migrated last year dropped by about 8 Economic and Social Impacts in Fiji" close to $27 million in lost raw sugar devastating effect on the industry. per cent from 4213 in 2010 to 3866. revealed that people who migrate were revenue. Adding this to the damage bill of $18 After reaching a high of 5172 in 2008, generally of productive working age Fiji Sugar Corporation executive million to cane crops, infrastructure the number of Fijians leaving our and tended to be better educated and chairman Abdul Khan confirmed this and machinery, the flooding puts the shores has been dropping. There were trained than non-migrants. to the reporter. industry's total loss at a much higher 4832 Fijians that migrated in 2009. The report stated that more than 59 Last week, the Sugar Cane Growers figure. The Bureau of Statistics categorized per cent of all absent migrants were Council said damages caused by the Mr Khan said while the loss was the workers into 11 headings - professionals and only 5 per cent January floods could see a reduction substantial, there were limited steps legislators, senior officials and belong to the unskilled category. in cane production of up to 300,000 that could be taken to reduce the effects managers; professional workers; It was also estimated that about 28 per tonnes. of natural disasters like floods. technicians and related workers; cent of the migrants were university When compared to a report conducted "This is quite significant. The sugar clerical workers; service workers; degree holders or with higher by the International Union for loss could be around 27,000 tonnes skilled agricultural and fishery; craft qualifications. Conservation of Nature and Natural amounting to gross revenue loss of and related workers; plant and machine These migrants have tended to stay Resources (IUCN) -- where crop some $27 million," he said. workers; elementary occupations; abroad for longer periods of time damage from the 2009 floods was put "At this time, it is very difficult to armed forces and others. (five years or more) in virtually all at 131,400 tonnes with an estimated completely eliminate the likely losses According to the statistics released destination countries. loss of $8 million from potential due to the recent floods." by the Bureau of Statistics, those that Reasons behind emigration as stated fell into the Others category continued by the report were better economic to top the list with 1541 leaving our opportunities available in other Farewell For Former First Lady shores last year. countries, which was a dramatic change Professional workers were the second from earlier periods, when political Fiji's former first lady, Lady Viniana highest migrants totaling 980 in 2011. instability was the main push factor. Ganilau was farewelled by hundreds in At least 618 in elementary occupations The report also acknowledged the rapid Suva in a moving funeral ceremony. migrated last year. Last year, a growth in the amount of remittances Lady Ganilau, the wife of former report "Development on the Move: sent to Fiji from 2000 onwards. President, the late Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau, died at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva last Wednesday after a long illness. She was 75. M. Khan & Company She was a registered New Zealand Immigration Counsellors Ltd. nurse and served as a midwife and matron for 35 years. She was involved with many voluntary organisations and community work. “Many Professions in DeManD” Lady Viniana is survived by her only daughter Adi Waqa Varea. “focused practice, focused knoWledge, Fiji's President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau A public gathering was held at the and his wife first Lady Adi Koila Wesley City Mission Church, followed a clear vieW of the solutions” Nailatikau attend the funeral church by a burial service at the Vatuwaqa service of Lady Viniana Bale Ganilau Cemetery in Suva. 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Fiji’s former Prime Minister and their home. The electoral provisions Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra in these constitutions may not have Chaudhry says Prime Minister been perfect from the standpoint of the Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama’s ideal one vote one value system of the outburst over his remarks about delays advanced democracies.” in the constitution review process is “These Constitutions guaranteed the not surprising. fundamental rights of our citizens, “One who professes to be a leader must including an independent judiciary, learn to take criticism in his stride and impartial law enforcement agencies respond rationally; otherwise he is not (Police and DPP) and a free media.” fit to lead,” he said. “These freedoms are non-existent “Bainimarama accuses me of being today under an autocratic system. As “jealous” and not doing much for such, does it make sense to harp about “bringing about a better Fiji” during perfecting our electoral system when my political career. Besides, he wants the people are deprived of their basic me to “shut up” and not interfere in the freedoms and liberties as citizens?” work of his government.” “Bainimarama is wrong when he “Jealous about what, I ask? Is there assumes that I am “jealous” because I anything worth being envious feel left out of the constitution making about looking at the record of his process.” administration?” “The part I play as the democratically “And why should democratically elected leader of the FLP cannot be elected political leaders be told to denied by anyone if the process is to shut up when they have every right to be considered legitimate, credible and raise questions and concerns about the acceptable to the people of Fiji as well future of Fiji.” as the international community,” he “He also questions where I was in the concluded. last 30 years or so when Fiji had a Bainimarama in an interview with the racist constitution? My advice to him is media had said a jealous Chaudhry to read Fiji politics of the last 27 years should not interfere in his government's to get the answer,” he adds. work as he did not think about bringing According to Chaudhry, the only truly about a better Fiji during his political racist constitution Fiji ever had was the career. 1990 Constitution which was imposed He made the comment after Chaudhry Become a licensed on the people after the military coup of told Radio New Zealand that the 1987. Bainimarama government continues “The 1970 Independence Constitution to bluff over its promises to start Home Inspector and the 1997 Constitution were discussions over a new constitution. enacted by Parliament following Meanwhile, Commodore Bainimarama • Evening classes agreement between the leaders of the will outline the process for the various communities who call Fiji constitution consultations this Friday. • Student financial assistance available to qualified applicants Inflation Rate Drops The headline inflation fell to 5.9 per The Reserve Bank said cane and cent in January from 7.7 per cent in sugar production and visitor arrivals December, 2010 because of the fading improved while gold and electricity of one-off price increases and easing production noted annual declines. commodity prices, says the Reserve Consumption demand expanded, Bank of Fiji. reflected by partial indicators including It added that the recent floods, net Value Added Tax (VAT) collections. however, are expected to impact on Higher personal incomes, buoyant tourism inflation outcomes in the next two to activity and stable remittances continued three months through higher prices for to support consumption activity. agricultural market items. However, investment levels remained However, with the supply of these subdued. items expected to normalize in the For 2012, consumption and investment months ahead, year-end inflation are expected to be positive on account forecast remains at 3.5 per cent. of higher incomes, lower corporate Our foreign reserves at the end of and personal tax rates and increased February were around $1.49billion, investment incentives extended by the Ashton College | 1190 Melville Street, Vancouver, BC sufficient to cover 4.7 months of government through the 2012 National Ashtoncollege.com | 604.899.0803 retained imports of goods and services. Budget.
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Fiji Trades Union Congress president the court if he was the only authorised Daniel Urai’s request to change bail person who can travel to the conference. conditions to allow him to travel for However the court has suspended his a conference in the United Kingdom curfew hours but he will have to notify was rejected by the Suva Magistrates the Director of Public Prosecution Court. office if he intends to travel to Fiji's Magistrate Thushara Rajasinghe told outer islands. Urai he was not the only person in the Urai is charged with urging political union and someone else should have violence and inciting antagonism been nominated. against the Bainimarama government. He told Urai that he is charged with a His case has been adjourned to May serious offence and he did not inform 17. Anyone Can Contest 2014 Elections Says Fiji PM Thousands of Satisfied Clients! Fiji’s Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe will be free from bias and no-one will Bainimarama has declared that anyone be allowed to stand on behalf of any “Helping You Become Debt Free” can stand for the general elections in 2014. one race in Fiji. We Can Reduce Your kI quhwfw vwl-vwl krzy ivc fuibAw hoieAw hY? Bainimarama confirmed this to the “It’ll be equal suffrage, one man, one Debt by More Than 50% kI quhwfy swry krYift kwrf Bry hoey hn? reporter Graham Davis in an interview vote. That is definite, that everyone Stop Interest On The Balance kI quhwfI rwqW dI nINd Aqy idn dw cYn hrwm hY? which was aired on television. has accepted that. And that is the way And Convert That Into Interest kI quhwnMU fr hY ik ikqy sB kuJ ivk nw jwvy? Free Payments Up to 5 Years When asked if former Prime Minister we’re going to go.” kI quhwfI smJ ivc nhI Aw irhw ik kI kIqw jwvy? Laisenia Qarase will be allowed to contest, Meanwhile, Bainimarama is expected We also Help in Bankruptcies Bainimarama responded: “Anyone is able to announce the process of public For appointment call : qW GbrwE nhI Arvinder S. Kalsey ([email protected]) or to stand, even Laisenia Qarase.” consultations for the formation of the AsI quhwfw A`Dy qoN ijAwdw krzw muAwP krvw skdy Avineet S. Kalsey ([email protected]) hW Aqy bkwieAw rkm CotIAW-CotIAW Interest Free He reiterated that the 2014 elections new constitution later this week. ikSqW ivc bdl dyvWgy[ First Consultation is quhwfy ibzns, kwr zW Gr nUM koeI Free & Confidential Creditor h`Q nhI pwvygw[
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Contact: Daryl at [email protected] Hari 604-763-6407 Suzette 604-200-2377 Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Times Fiji News Friday, March 9, 2012 15 Rolls-Royce’s Trent 700 Engine To Power Air Pac’s New Airbuses The agreement between Fiji’s national Pacific region itself are conscious of our part of the international and the global carrier, Air Pacific and Rolls Royce’s role and our output as far as tourism is employment sector where they are able Trent 700 engines to power three new concerned and the impact of that on the to transfer their skills to the other parts Airbus A330-200 aircraft is significant environment,” Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said. of the world.” of Fiji “traversing new grounds”. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said this new The Attorney-General added that with Attorney General and Minster for Civil agreement also creates an efficient the new airbuses, Air Pacific would get Aviation Mr Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum business environment where cost opportunities to increase operations shared that with guests at the official factors play an important role. and look at new destinations. announcement of this agreement with “The efficiency of saving fuel means “With the Airbus coming on stream Rolls-Royce, valued at $370 million. that Air Pacific will have a better with Rolls-Royce engine, it helps Mr Khaiyum said this achievement margin. The knowledge transfer is Fiji position itself as a major hub of would put Fiji’s tourism industry in a also very important. Air Pacific has the South Pacific. The Airbus offers different position in the Pacific region. managed to, in doing all of these new us opportunities to increase our “The Rolls-Royce engine is deals; get all the necessary input from operations in Air Pacific and even environmentally friendly. It fits in with overseas knowledge and personnel and the margins would be a lot better. It our image as a tourist destination as we input into transferring the knowledge helps us to look at new destinations. It offer pristine environment. It also fits in that they have to the locals. And I think also helps us to position ourselves by with our image and indeed our agenda to this is very critical to understand and offering to the travelling public that ensure that we in the South Pacific or the appreciate. They can then become they should come to Fiji because we offer world class flight to come to Fiji and from Fiji, they can go to the rest of the Pacific and indeed to Australia and New Zealand. These are some of the new opportunities that are knocking on our doorstep and we need to partner with each other to take this on board,” Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said. He also acknowledged the Fiji National Provident Fund’s confidence in Air Pacific and for providing part of the financing for the purchase of the three Airbuses. The first of the Airbus A330-200 arrives into the country in 2013, while CEO Rolls-Royce Australia Services Pty Limited Mr Andrew Dudgeon with Air the remaining two would arrive before Pacific CEO, Mr David Pflieger and staff of the airline the end 2013. Christopher Pryde Slams UK Criticism Of Judiciary
Fiji’s Director of Public Prosecutions He said the DPP’s office is independent days in Fiji and four months later, he Christopher Pryde has slammed the and non-political in its decision making. is making an attempt to draw publicity chairman of "an obscure British NGO", “Mr Dodds spent approximately four for himself and his group as a supposed Law Society Charity for making racist expert on Fiji’s judicial system,” said allegations against the DPP's Office. Pryde in a government statement. Pride said the report, which Nigel Dodds Pryde said Dodds never contacted the did not provide to the Fiji government, DPP or any other government official was made following a private visit for his “report”.” to Fiji by Dodds in November, 2011 “The failure to solicit any opinion from during which he claims to have people actively engaged with the Fijian interviewed many attorneys, judges legal system strongly suggests that Mr and opposition politicians. Dodds and his organisation are either Pryde said Dodds also seemed to have being used by certain disgruntled people a problem with Sri Lankan lawyers in Fiji to promote a political agenda or joining Fiji’s judiciary. Christopher Pryde are being deliberately obtuse."
Collective Approach Needed For Regional Aviation The Attorney General and Minister “We have very small economies of approach to the monitoring and for Civil Aviation Mr Aiyaz Sayed scale and it is therefore imperative surveillance of the Pacific’s upper air – Khaiyum called on the regional to collaborate to move forward in space is very critical,” Gollin said. aviation industry to work together to partnership with bigger countries and “We need to share resources with deal with challenges facing the Pacific. vendors to be economically efficient.” each other and also work very closely The Minister made the comments while Hosts, Airports Fiji Limited chief to have a more efficient service with addressing the delegates at the Informal executive officer, Tony Gollin said modern technology.” South Pacific Air Traffic Services Co- the purpose of the meeting is to The week – long meeting saw the coordinating Group (ISPACG) in Nadi. look at ways of improving air traffic participation of aviation representatives “It is definitely critical for island countries management system and better from Japan, Australia, New Zealand, to work together to tackle challenges and coordination between the countries. Tahiti, Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Fiji, affecting the industry,” he said. “An integrated and coordinated USA and Chile. Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Times Fiji News Friday, March 9, 2012 16 Rule Of Law Lost In Fiji, Undercover $59 Million For Nausori Airport Mission Finds Upgrade A secret fact-finding mission to Fiji media and the regime abused its power Work is expected to begin this year of Fiji (CAAF), which is Fiji’s aviation has found citizens have no legal way of to intimidate its critics. on the redevelopment of Nausori regulator ensuring that the country is challenging any of the Government's "The judges dismissed in April 2009 International Airport at a cost of nearly adhering to its international civil aviation decisions, and the rule of law and were given no reasons, no notice and $60 million, according to Mr Tony obligations, has placed restrictions on independence of the judiciary has all no compensation for loss of office," Gollin, CEO of AFL. the use of the airport’s runway that but vanished. the report said. "It is apparent that their Mr Gollin said that the upgrade was includes a ban on night flying until the A return to the rule of law is hamstrung sin was to comply with their oath of long overdue and would address issues improvements are in place. by the benefits members of the ruling office and to act independently rather that continue to adversely affect the “A concern also is the state of the regime enjoy, and by state-sanctioned than any misconduct. It is difficult to airport’s operations. Work, he said, present terminal. Short term measures intimidation of dissenters. conceive of a more obvious attack on would progress in three stages. It is are being taken to improve the current In November members of the Law judicial independence." scheduled to be completed over a ten facility, but in stage two a new Society of England and Wales visited Many of the state's prosecutors were year time period. international terminal is to be built on a Fiji on an undercover mission and also replaced with lawyers from Sri He credited the Prime Minister site where the hangars are now located. interviewed past and present lawyers, Lanka on short-term contracts, the Voreqe Bainimarama with providing This will provide much improved judges, diplomats and people in non- report said. the support that has moved the passenger services,” Mr Gollin said. government organisations. The report called all national law redevelopment forward. “The present terminal will then be Their report Fiji: The Rule of Law Lost societies and bars to lobby governments “We are aware of the importance he has refurbished for domestic commercial found a system of governing that was to press for measures to be taken by the placed on the continued development use and private jets.” not "transparent, certain, predictable, Fiji Government to ensure a return to of the Eastern Division and how much “Additionally, the apron, where aircraft accountable or democratic". the rule of law. the expanded airport will work towards load and unload their passengers, as well Foreign Minister Murray McCully said Labour's foreign affairs spokesman this end,” Mr Gollin said. as parking positions for international the report was "not very encouraging" Phil Goff said the report was damning, Mr Gollin said that background aircraft, will be substantially enlarged but pointed to steps Fiji was taking but he did not think harsher sanctions planning for the stage one work is well and positioned adjacent to the new towards holding elections. on Fiji were the answer. underway and mobilization on site is terminal. Stage two will also include These included a commitment to a Economic sanctions hurt ordinary expected to begin in December, once, the construction of a new control public consultation process and a voter people without necessarily having the and subject to, the necessary planning tower,” said Mr Gollin. registration programme. desired impact on the regime. approvals and land acquisition having An extension to the runway from "This is a pivotal point in time," he INTIMIDATION occurred. The stage one work will take its present 1,868 metres to 2,300 said. "The acid test in the eyes of the * Dorsami Naidu, president of the Fiji a year to complete and will involve metres that will be long enough to international community would be Law Society and vocal critic of the improving the operational safety of accommodate larger aircraft such as the what steps take place now, both in Government, was detained by police the current runway at the airport. Boeing 767 and Air Pacific’s proposed terms of freedom of assembly and for 24 hours after protesting peacefully This will entail widening the runway, Airbus A330 aircraft is scheduled in media freedom, but also in terms of outside a High Court building. strengthening the adjacent grass stage three of the development. the public consultation process and * Hemendra Nagin, a lawyer who led runway strip, building internationally Mr Gollin said that with the completion whether it will engage all stakeholders. a petition against the forcible removal required runway end safety areas, and of the three stages, Nausori Airport will Mr McCully said the jury was out and of the Chief Justice in 2007, was fined installing approach lighting to allow provide a safe, reliable and passenger he wanted to keep an open mind. $15,000 for professional misconduct. for night-time operations. friendly aviation operation until “to at Fiji has been under military rule since * Human rights lawyer Imrana Jalal Currently, the Civil Aviation Authority least 2040 and beyond.” 2006, when Frank Bainimarama seized was charged under a decree that did not power. 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Excellency Eiichi Oshima Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Times South Pacific News Friday, March 9, 2012 17 Police Charge PNG Chief Justice New Zealand And SPC Sign Grant Agreement Papua New Guinea's Chief Justice, constitutional obligations, and hence to Within days of taking up her appointment 395,000 Sir Salamo Injia, appeared in court reject the constitution.” as New Zealand’s new Consul-General Coastal Fisheries Programme N Z D after being charged with trying to At a press conference in Port Moresby to New Caledonia, French Polynesia 305,000 obstruct a police investigation into his on Tuesday, Prime Minister Peter and Wallis and Futuna, H. E. Linda Te Agriculture NZD 200,000 management of funds. O'Neill said he was not aware of the Puni performed one of her first official Statistics NZD 250,000 Sir Salamo was arrested in Port arrest and was expecting a briefing engagements with the Secretariat of the Ocean Science NZD 710,000 Moresby on Tuesday and being taken from Internal Security Minister John Pacific Community (SPC) by signing TOTAL NZD 2,155,000 into police custody. Boito. New Zealand’s grant agreement totaling All of SPC’s 22 member island Police spokesman Superintendent “I have no detail on that,” O'Neill told NZD 2.155 million with SPC’s Director- countries and territories will receive Dominic Kakas says Sir Salamo reporters. General, Dr Jimmie Rodgers at SPC benefit from the support to the Public has been charged with obstructing a Boito was seen at police headquarters headquarters in Noumea, New Caledonia. Health Surveillance, Research and police investigation into his alleged on Tuesday morning, before a convoy The grant agreement constitutes part Control programme. The following intervention in the handling of a dead of police vehicles escorted Sir Salamo of the New Zealand Government’s member countries and territories will judge's estate. to Boroko to be charged. support to the work provided by SPC derive benefit from the other five Police allege the chief justice illegally In December, Sir Salamo presided to its island members in 2012 and is programmes: Cook Islands, Federated redirected into court coffers K213, 000 over the Supreme Court decision in addition to its assessed membership States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, (US$100, 000) meant for the son of the that found Prime Minister O'Neill contribution. Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Papua late Justice Timothy Hinchliffe. and his supporters did not follow The funds provided under the grant New Guinea, Palau, Pitcairn, Samoa, “In 2009 the complaint was made,” due constitutional process when they agreement will support the following Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Kakas said. dumped former Prime Minister Sir SPC programmes in implementing Tuvalu and Vanuatu. “We allege Sir Salamo Injia intervened Michael Somare from the top job. specific interventions in a number of The Secretariat will furnish the New and ordered the cheque be recalled and The government made numerous Pacific Island countries and territories. Zealand Government with a complete had a new cheque made to the court's attempts to remove him from the case, Public Health Surveillance, Research report on the activities carried out staff services.” citing a conflict of interest. and Control programme NZD 295,000 and results achieved under this grant A silent Sir Salamo would not respond In February, O'Neill suspended Sir Oceanic Fisheries Programme N Z D agreement by March 31, 2013. to questions from journalists as he was Salamo from active duty, pending an led from police headquarters to Boroko investigation by a tribunal of former jail cells, where he was formally judges into his handling of court funds. Samoa Government Considers charged. An attempt in November to suspend Deporting Convicted Thief He was immediately released on his him on the same charges landed The Samoa government is considering year after successfully suing the own recognizance, a type of bail in Deputy Prime Minister Belden Namah deporting the manager of Singapore government’s immigration and the which no money is paid. and Attorney-General Dr Allan Marat Motors, a Pakistani man found guilty of Ministry of Police. The Queensland Bar Association briefly in jail. more than 20 counts of theft in January. William Okoro was rewarded has registered concern at the arrest, Arshed Fareed is due to be sentenced compensation of more than US50,000 warning it has the potential to set an on the 12th of this month, but Prime dollars but that does not include the uncomfortable precedent. Minister Tuila’epa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi cost of his deportation, which was also “What needs to be established is says he has been advised the defendant covered by the public purse. that the arrest was the result of an be deported. The prime minister says the government independent police investigation and Tuila’epa says this would save public does not want a repeat of this case for not the result of higher-level executive funds if the man is sentenced to jail which public funds had been wasted government interference,” president of The government’s move comes after because of police carelessness in the the association Roger Traves SC said a Nigerian man was deported last performance of their duties. in a statement. “The executive must respect the judiciary, decisions of the court and the Purchase Of Dialysis Machine Too Costly rule of law. To do otherwise is to reject For Tongans the due performance by the court of its Kidney patients who need essential themselves, or a portion of it. dialysis in Tonga will have to go abroad If they get treatment patients can live for treatment for another 15 to 20 years. But by Nz Volcano Project To Help Vanuatu The Ministry of Health says it doesn't staying in Tonga and getting no access Helping reduce the risk to communities New monitoring equipment will be have the budget to assist patients who to dialysis they're likely to die earlier. from volcanic eruptions in Vanuatu is installed on volcanoes Tanna, Ambae, require essential dialysis treatment. The Ministry of Health says it's trying one of the goals of a five-year New and Gaua island and will send data Radio & TV Tonga reports that 200 to find solutions to the problem through Zealand-funded project launched this back to scientists in Port Vila allowing people in the Kingdom have chronic consultation exercises, but admits week. warnings to be sent to the islands if kidney failure and have to travel to New money is an obstacle. The $500,000 (US$407,000) scientific volcanic activity changes. Zealand or elsewhere to be treated. One dialysis machine alone costs up to programme will see three Vanuatu As part of the NZ Aid Programme- They have to pay for the treatment TOP$ 4 million. volcanoes being closely monitored to pick funded scheme communities on the up early signs of unrest and allow time to island will also be educated on how put emergency procedures in place. best to respond to an eruption. Member NOTARY PUBLIC
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Surrey BC V3W 1A3 Fax: 604-591-8840 Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Times New Zealand News Friday, March 9, 2012 18 More Kiwis Ditching NZ For One-Third Of Kiwis Would Not Australia Recommend Their Bank The NZ Labour Party and the Greens are blaming the NZ government for the One-third of New Zealand's banking bank's "engagement leader'' said banks record number of Kiwis leaving to look for a better life and higher wages in customers would not recommend their had become obsessed with the base-line Australia. bank to family and friends, according customer satisfaction measurement. Latest statistics show 4700 more New says the government has failed to to a study released today by Gallup She told APNZ in an interview that the Zealanders left for Australia than promote a vision for New Zealand that Consulting. banks had "lulled themselves into a arrived in January, taking the annual inspires people to stay. Gallup Consulting said only 23 per false sense of security'' by focusing on trans-Tasman loss to a record 38,100. "People need to be confident their cent of customers were "fully engaged'' customer satisfaction surveys, which Labour's economic development government has an economic strategy with their banks, while one in five generally tended not to differ too much. spokesman, David Cunliffe, says the for creating good jobs and a vision for customers were actively disengaged. "However, when you go a bit deeper trend was predictable. a clean, green New Zealand," he said. The study also found that 88 per cent into the 'engagement space' - that's "While National drives down wages "National has failed to provide that of people did not feel any of the bank when we see that there is a bit of a and puts more people on the dole, strategy or vision - instead they're brands stood out from rest, while 34 difference,'' she told APNZ. Australia is offering secure jobs that flogging off assets and land to pay the per cent would not recommend their Some of the drivers of "engagement'' pay well," he said. bills." bank to family and friends. were whether customers felt they "For many, moving is a no-brainer." The Statistics NZ figures show the net Of the major banks, Kiwibank rated were valued, whether their bank made Mr Cunliffe says 119,000 people have outflow of migrants was 3134 in the best in terms of service and competitive it easier for them to do business and left New Zealand since National came year ended January 31, the highest net offers, while ASB was seen as the whether they felt their banks were to power in late 2008. loss since August 2001. friendliest and most innovative. handling their problems well. "That's more people than the city of "Net losses have been recorded in 10 of Other brands surveyed in the study Gallup Consulting's studies, both in Dunedin, and far more brains than the the 11 months since the February 2011 included National Bank, ANZ, BNZ New Zealand and overseas, found that country can afford to lose." earthquake in Christchurch," Statistics and Westpac, which were fairly close banks needed to uncover what was Green Party co-leader Russel Norman NZ said. together. important to customers and to engage "The study reveals many customers with them. feel banks have become stale and Hart said there was a direct correlation rudimentary, providing standard between customer engagement and Terrorism Threatens No-Visa Deal levels of customer service but not operational performance for business. The visa-waiver agreement with nationals were refused entry at the going the 'extra mile' to connect with The higher the customer engagement South Africa is to be reviewed amid border - 3262 were believed to have customers and thereby create stronger level, the greater the chance of suggestions that terrorists and criminals non-genuine reasons for travelling and brand advocacy,'' Robyn Hart, a senior increased revenue through enhanced are travelling on fraudulently obtained 448 were seen as "likely to commit a consultant at Gallup Consulting said in loyalty, reduced "churn'' and improved passports from the republic. crime in New Zealand". a statement. market share. A Cabinet paper recommends However, an Immigration NZ She said many people surveyed saw Hart said Gallup Consulting based its Immigration Minister Nathan Guy and spokesman said there was no breakdown banks as a "necessary evil'' and felt measurements of customer engagement Associate Minister Kate Wilkinson of how many were travelling on South disgruntled and dissatisfied with their on elements of confidence, integrity review the arrangement by the end of African passports. experiences. and pride. the year. Britain also stopped allowing South "The results are worrying and show that "The global research we have conducted "There are concerns about the fraudulent African passport holders to enter banks are struggling to differentiate at Gallup over several decades shows use of South African passports by without a visa three years ago, saying themselves from each other,'' she said. customers who feel these emotions, or non-South African nationals and the South Africa "fell short of the required "They appear to be simply 'going who are engaged, are more likely to availability of fraudulently issued standard" of passport security. through the motions' when it comes recommend a business to others and legitimate South African passports," Anneli Botha, senior terrorism to looking after their customers, rather much less likely to switch. Emotions Mr Guy said. researcher at the International Crime than looking to offer something that drive consumer behaviour,'' she said. "While Immigration New Zealand in Africa Programme, says South creates engagement and loyalty.'' Australia's so called big four banks has been very successful in managing Africans can use their driver's licence, The study involved 2584 customer account for about 90 per cent of the these risks to date, it is appropriate identity book or a birth certificate to interviews - averaging around 450 New Zealand market. to reassess the current visa-waiver apply for a passport, and fake South interviews per bank, with the exception A spokesman for ANZ - the biggest in arrangement ... to determine whether a African birth certificates can be bought of KiwiBank, for which 325 interviews the local market - said one in two New change is warranted." easily on the black market. were conducted. Zealanders had a financial relationship In the 12 months to February, 72 people In an article for the Institute for Hart, who moved to Gallup two years with ANZ or one of its brands. "We have been prevented from travelling Security Studies, she lists a number of ago from ASB after 16 years as the don't take that for granted,'' he said. to or entering New Zealand with al-Qaeda-linked terrorists caught with what were thought to be fraudulently South African passports, including obtained South African passports. two alleged to be part of a 2006 plot to NZ Boy, Eight, Takes Car On Joyride In the past five years, 5057 foreign blow up airliners. A car driving erratically in central instead of confronting a drunk, a Wellington had a pajama-clad eight- teary child wearing Ben 10 pajamas Meat Workers Locked Out Of Plant year-old boy behind the wheel, rather emerged. than a drunk. The boy, who was just been able to Locked out meat workers protest outside About 700 union members were not A TV reporter for New Zealand's One reach the car's pedals, said he did not the Affco meat works at Rangiuru, near locked out, but on Friday they staged News following the car watched it want to be at home and had taken his Te Puke in the Bay of Plenty. a 24-hour strike in solidarity for those swerve over the road and clip a parked parents' keys. More than 200 Bay of Plenty meat who were locked out. car before pulling into a hotel car park His parents had already been in contact workers have been locked out of Affco's Then from 5am Tuesday another just before 5am (3pm AEDT). with police after the boy went missing Rangiuru plant, in the latest action 213 workers were locked out of the The reporter blocked the car in but from home. following a breakdown in negotiations previously unaffected Rangiuru plant To get the best value for your dollar for a collective agreement. in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Advertise in Last week 750 meat workers were Meat Workers Union national secretary indefinitely locked out of the Moerewa, Dave Eastlake said. Horotiu, Feilding, Wanganui and The 700 unaffected union members Wairoa plants. were again striking for 24 hours . 604-909-4088 Toll Free: 1 866 840 2885 Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Times Australia News Friday, March 9, 2012 19 Accused Killer Admits Murdering Shirley Singh 'Argued With His Wife Husband's Lover' An alleged murderer has pleaded guilty "dark, ugly men" hurting the couple's to murdering his wife in front of 300 youngest child, Anita, and believed he people, ending his trial in the midst of was defending her. his own defence evidence. Prosecutors have alleged Just after 4pm, a Supreme Court jury Abrahimzadeh's crime was a "final was told that Zialloh Abrahimzadeh, act of control" prompted by Zahra's 57, wanted to enter his plea again, decision to divorce him after years of having been cross-examined all domestic violence. morning by prosecutors. The couple's daughters have given He then pleaded guilty to murdering evidence they were abused as well. his wife, Zahra, in front of 300 people Abrahimzadeh has denied abusing at the Adelaide Convention Centre in Zahra and claimed he used only "mild March 2010. force" to discipline the girls. He wiped his eyes as he told a Supreme In cross-examination, prosecutor Sandi Court jury he loved Zahra "very much". McDonald accused Abrahimzadeh of "We had lived together for twenty- "despising" his late wife. something years and I loved her - if She said he hated her for spreading she didn't love me, that was a different rumours and shaming him, and had Shirley Singh denied that accused murderer Max Sica spent the night matter," he said. fought with her over their house in Iran. with her family at a Gold Coast hotel. "I loved her very much... at the time we Abrahimzadeh said that was not the case. THE Singh siblings’ murder trial has someone who said they were in love married, I gave her 125 gold coins. "No, I loved her, and all of those other heard of a heated argument between with Karun and Vijay Singh had come "If she wanted to divorce me I had no (factors) put a lot of pressure on my their mother and their father's married into the picture. problem, provided we sit down and mental state," he said. lover outside a pizza shop in Fiji. There had been another call in which sort out finances first." "I was trying to tell her we should be Shirley Singh told the Supreme Court Shirley Singh was warned to stay away Abrahimzadeh previously has admitted involved equally in our children's lives, in Brisbane that she went to Fiji to from Karun. stabbing Zahra to death but pleaded but she was trying to take away Anita confirm her husband, Vijay Singh, was In late October 2002, some Fijian men not guilty to murder, claiming he was and have her 100 per cent of the time." having an affair with a woman named came to her Fiji house and she believed hallucinating when he inflicted eight Justice John Sulan discharged the Karun Singh, as reported. Karun must have known where her wounds with a knife hidden in his jacket. jury and remanded Abrahimzadeh in She was being cross-examined on the house was because she had been Last week, he told jurors he saw custody for sentencing. 14th day of a trial in which Max Sica, sleeping there with Vijay. 41, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Shirley Singh said she had not been Neelma Singh, 24, Kunal Singh, 18, and afraid of the men and had been able to Sidhi Singh, 12, at Bridgeman Downs, pacify them. in Brisbane's north, on April 21, 2003. When she returned to Australia in Shirley Singh first learned of the affair on November 2002, Sica had rung her. a Gold Coast holiday when a friend told Mr Di Carlo asked if Sica had rung to her that Vijay had a girlfriend in Fiji. see if she was okay and to tell her that At first she was "too numb" but she she should get a divorce because of the then confronted Vijay and he said go affairs. and find out for herself. "It was none of his business," Shirley "Any woman will tell you, they will say Singh recalled. to their husband you go to nightclubs, Later in January 2003, when Vijay broke look at your age, you are 50 years old," up with Karun she was aware that Karun Shirley Singh said. had threatened to commit suicide. She agreed with barrister Sam Di "I got worried. I was a mother and had Carlo, for Sica, that Sica had driven her children and she was a mother and had and Neelma to the airport to go to Fiji. children. I rang her. I told her 'no man "He (Sica) was pretty anxious for me is worth your life'," Shirley Singh said. to go and file for a divorce and grab She said Vijay told her the affair with everything," she added. Karun was over because Karun was 20,000 DVDs Seized In Mr Di Carlo put it to Shirley Singh that getting very possessive. she was adding to her answers to make "It was typical Vijay, they never lasted Piracy Raids Sica look bad. more than three or so months," Shirley "I don't agree with that," she replied. Singh said. POLICE have seized 20,000 DVDs and charged two men in separate Shirley Singh went on to describe how Earlier, Mr Di Carlo asked Shirley raids on Melbourne market stalls that were allegedly selling pirated she and Neelma confronted Karun Singh about a holiday on the Gold movies and TV series. outside Karun's workplace at Wedges Coast where she had argued with Vijay - a chips and pizza shop. who had left. Officers confiscated about 16,500 Against Copyright Theft said. She said there had been argument and She recalled Sica had been at the Gold discs, 11 portable hard drives and Police also seized about 3500 illegal Karun used rude words before she left. Coast casino and Neelma seemed to be several laptop computers loaded with discs from a stall at the Braybrook Shirley Singh said she later visited trying to avoid him. copyright-infringing media from five markets in Melbourne's west. Karun's husband and boys who treated Mr Di Carlo asked if she knew Neelma stalls at a market in Bundoora, in A 29-year-old man was charged, the her very well and she got impression had asked Sica to come to the casino Melbourne's north. federation said. the affair wasn't the first. but Shirley Singh said she didn't know. A 33-year-old man from the eastern The copyright watchdog said illegal She also had met with Karun at a police She also denied Sica had spent that suburb of Box Hill was charged with DVD sellers were ripping off legitimate station. night with the family at the hotel. copyright and proceeds of crime business owners and the entertainment Shirley Singh confirmed while in The trial, before Justice John Byrne, offences, the Australian Federation industry, and needed to be rubbed out. Fiji she received a phone call from continues. Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Times World News Friday, March 9, 2012 20 Mexican Tops Gates On List Of Man Dies In Buried Alive Record Richest Billionaires Attempt A Sri Lankan man has died while trying to set a record for the longest time spent buried alive. Police said Janaka Basnayake, 24, further medical investigations are buried himself over the weekend with being conducted. the help of family and friends in a Basnayake's mother, L D Leelawathi, trench sealed with wood and soil in the said her son had enjoyed performing town of Kantale, about 220km north of unusual acts since his childhood - a Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo. A local liking that grew after watching movies, newspaper reported that the trench was the newspaper reported. three metres deep. It quoted her as saying that her son Basnayake was buried about 9.30am had been buried alive on two previous on Saturday. Police said when he was occasions - for two and a half hours brought to the surface at 4pm; he and six hours respectively. was unconscious and was taken to a It was unclear whether there is an hospital, where he was pronounced official world record for the longest dead on arrival. time buried alive. Dr D G Costa of the Kantale hospital Police said Basnayake was a member of said a post-mortem examination could the Civil Defence Force, a police unit that not determine the cause of death and fought in the country's 25-year civil war. Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Carlos Slim, the telecommunications third-largest software maker after To get the best value for your dollar tycoon who controls Mexico's Microsoft and SAP. His US$38 billion Advertise in America Movil, is the richest person fortune puts him US$4 billion ahead on Earth, according to the Bloomberg of brothers Charles and David Koch, Billionaires Index, a daily ranking of who each own 42 per cent of Koch the world's 20 wealthiest individuals. Industries. The 72-year-old's net worth fell Batista, 55, whose investments range US$478.4 million ($577.7 million) in from iron ore to coal, is worth US$29.8 604-909-4088 Toll Free: 1 866 840 2885 a day to US$68.5 billion as of the close billion, up US$133.9 million on March of markets on Friday, as US moguls 2. His fortune has grown 32 per cent Bill Gates and Warren Buffett placed this year, the most on the list. Sheldon second and third on the list compiled Adelson, the casino magnate who by Bloomberg News. owns 47 per cent of Las Vegas Sands, Brazil's Eike Batista, who ranks 10th is number 13 with US$25.7 billion. on the list, still covets the top spot after Adelson, 78, and his family have vowing a year ago that he'd become the pledged at least US$10 million to a world's wealthiest man by 2015. super-PAC supporting Newt Gingrich, "I'm competitive," Batista, who trails a Republican presidential candidate. Slim by almost US$39 billion, said Liliane Bettencourt, 89, who with her in a March 2 telephone interview family owns 31 per cent of Paris-based from Rio de Janeiro. "It's Brazil's cosmetics company L'Oreal, is last on time to be No 1. Brazilians have the ranking with US$22.4 billion. always admired the American dream. On the rise is Gina Rinehart, the What's happening in Brazil is the Australian mining heiress who is worth Brazilian dream and I happen to be the US$20.4 billion. Rinehart, 58, the example." The Bloomberg Billionaires daughter of the man who discovered the Index is updated every business day at mines that made Australia the worlds 5.30pm in New York. Slim's fortune biggest iron ore exporter, inherited has increased 11 per cent this year, perpetual royalty rights to some of Rio according to the index. Tinto's Hamersley mines in addition Gates, 56, co-founder of Microsoft to other thermal and iron-ore deposits in Redmond, Washington, is worth throughout the country. US$62.4 billion, up 11 per cent year to In separate deals in the past year, date. steelmakers Posco and GVK Power The fortune of Buffett, 81, chairman agreed to pay a combined US$2.9 of Omaha, Nebraska-based Berkshire billion for pieces of Rinehart's empire. Hathaway, declined US$336.9 million Mark Zuckerberg, the 27-year-old to US$43.8 billion on March 2 and is founder of Facebook, didn't make the up 2.4 per cent in 2012. Almost all of cut. Based on a roughly US$100 billion Buffett's wealth is held in Berkshire valuation the company has been trading Hathaway, the company he has run at in the private market, Zuckerberg's since 1965. stake may be worth US$21 billion, or The combined net worth of the 20 about 25 per cent less than previous richest people is US$676.8 billion. estimates, once Facebook holds its Nine are Americans, including three initial public offering. from the family of Sam Walton, the The reason: Facebook will issue founder of Wal-Mart Stores. more than 500 million shares of its Number seven is Larry Ellison, 67, Class B stock at the offering, diluting chief executive of Oracle, the world's Zuckerberg's ownership to 21 per cent. Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Times World News Friday, March 9, 2012 21 Condoms Now Compulsory For Alaska Girl Locked In Frigid LA Porn Actors Bedroom US Hypothermia Actors in many of the adult films made make a movie in a day or two and then A three-year-old girl from Alaska has died and her younger sister in America's porn capital must use move on, will pay any attention. suffered hypothermia after their mother and the mother's boyfriend condoms under a law that took effect The head of one of the industry's left them in a locked bedroom with an open window where the on Monday, but the prophylactic police largest filmmakers said he hadn't been temperature was minus 34 degrees Celsius. aren't yet on the beat. approached about working out how the How they will enforce such a regulation ordinance would work and how the The window was left open to air out the negligent homicide. Tilden also faces once they do begin enforcement is city would deal with violators. room because the girls had wet their second-degree murder and assault anyone's guess. "We have not been approached,'' said beds. charges. He was arrested last month. In Los Angeles, where an estimated Steven Hirsch, chief executive and The mother, 28-year-old elementary A warrant has been issued for Edwards- 90 percent of the country's porn films co-founder of the Vivid Entertainment school teacher Esther G Edwards-Gust, Gust's arrest. Police didn't immediately are made, city officials and industry Group. "We assumed we would be and 29-year-old Richard Tilden Jr have return a message last Saturday, and leaders are trying to settle on a way to approached but we have not been.'' been indicted in the child's death. a home listing for Barrow's police ensure that there's more safe sex on the Hirsch said about 90 percent of Vivid's Tilden was in custody. chief was disconnected. A person who set. Some say health care professionals film shoots are conducted either in its The couple shared a home with answered the phone at the borough jail should be present during a shoot to own studio or outside the city. Edwards-Gust's one and three-year- said Edwards-Gust was not in custody make sure actors use condoms. But he quickly added that his company old daughters in the Inupiat Eskimo there. Tilden called the emergency "Today really is a milestone in the would immediately begin complying community of Barrow. dispatcher when he discovered the advance of health and safety for these with the law and require that actors Police say the two girls last month were three-year-old was unresponsive and adult filmmakers,'' said Ged Kenslea, use condoms on any film shoots taking trapped overnight in their bedroom not breathing on February 2. spokesman for the AIDS Healthcare place outside a studio in Los Angeles. with a window open to temperatures Officers said Tilden smelled of alcohol Foundation, which lobbied for years that there hasn't been a case of HIV that dropped to 34 degrees below zero. when they were at the apartment, court for the measure. linked directly to the making of a porn Both children were diagnosed with documents said. When the City Council passed the film since 2004. extreme hypothermia and flown to an Tilden later said he bought two bottles law in January, it gave police, the city The cost of the inspections would be paid Anchorage hospital, where the three- of whiskey from a bootlegger and attorney, the porn industry and others out of fees the filmmakers would pay when year-old died. began drinking the night before the six months to recommend the best way applying for permits. The foundation has Tilden later told authorities he'd been children were found in the bedroom to enforce the measure. They have proposed a fee of $50 to $75. drinking the night before and opened with the open window and broken roughly four months left. Filmmakers who are caught violating the bedroom window to air out the door latch, authorities said. Two empty Until then, it's unclear whether police the requirement would be refused room because the girls wet their beds, bottles were found in the apartment. or health officials will start showing future permits. according to court documents. He Tilden also told officers he opened the up at shoots. On Monday, city attorney That law would require that a licensed also said the door's latch was broken, bedroom window because the girls wet spokesman Frank Mateljan said he health care professional be on any porn making it impossible for anyone inside their beds, and he didn't close it before didn't know the status of enforcement. set to ensure condoms are being used and the room to open it. going to bed. In earlier interviews, To shoot a film, the law requires a that the filmmakers turn over an unedited A grand jury on Friday indicted Tilden Edwards-Gust told officers the girls permit as well as the condom use. It copy of their movie so authorities can see and Esther G Edwards-Gust on charges were sleeping in their beds when she contains a loophole for some of the if condoms were used. including manslaughter and criminally went to work that morning. larger porn companies, exempting the "The primary purpose here is it's a condom requirement from films made health and safety issue. And secondarily, on studio soundstages. we don't want them here,'' Mayor The question is whether smaller Bob Huber said of his city of 125,000 London Couple Jailed For Life companies, in which only a handful of residents. "This is a family-oriented people show up at a house, usually in community and we don't want them For Murder Of Boy, 15, For the city's San Fernando Valley, quickly setting up their studios in Simi Valley.'' 'Witchcraft' A LONDON soccer coach and his fiancée were jailed for life for UN Meets Millennium Development the brutal murder of the woman's 15-year-old brother, who they Goal On Drinking Water believed was a witch. Eric Bikubi, 28 and his partner Magalie He drowned in the couple's bath during The Millennium Development Goal for years, two billion people have gained Bamu, 29, subjected Bamu's brother a final ritual of "deliverance". access to clean water has been reached, access to improved drinking water. Kristy to four days of torture until he Kristy's sister was handed a minimum ahead of the target date of 2015. While this was the first significant drowned in their apartment in Manor 25-year sentence, while her partner Now 89% of the population of the world Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Park, east London, on Christmas Day Bikubi was sentenced to a minimum of have access to improved water supplies, to be reached, the charity Water Aid 2010, after suffering 101 different 30 years. up from 76% in the base year of 1990. says that the other part of the target, for injuries. The killers both hail from the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon safe sanitation, is more off track than The boy had travelled with his two Democratic Republic of Congo where hailed the achievement of halving the any other MDG. brothers and two sisters from Paris belief in witchcraft, or "kindoki", is number of people without access to The biggest challenge for this target is to stay with Bikubi and Bamu, but particularly strong, and the practice improved drinking water. in India, where more than half of the the couple turned on Kristy, who was was the "driving force" behind the He said it was thanks to people who population, 626 million people, do not singled out after wetting his pants, murder, the jury in the trial heard. had seen it not as a dream, but a vital have access to a toilet. London's Old Bailey court heard. An "armory of weapons" was found at step to improve health and well-being. The other MDGs, including those on They became convinced the boy was the couple's home, including several Improvement to clean water supplies reducing poverty and improving access possessed, and when the teenager knives, a metal bar, wooden poles, has not been even: 40% of those still to education, are unlikely to be hit by refused to admit to sorcery and and a pair of blood-stained pliers, a without access to improved drinking 2015. The global economic downturn witchcraft he was tortured for days hammer, a chisel, broken ceramic tiles water live in sub-Saharan Africa. and greater pressure from increased with knives, sticks, metal bars, and a and a blood-stained mop. Worldwide, almost 800 million people population have pushed success even hammer and chisel until he "begged to Bikubi and Bamu, who denied murder, still drink dirty water. But in the past 20 further out of reach. die". were found guilty. Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Times World News Friday, March 9, 2012 22 Indonesia To Ban Female MP Miniskirts Muslims Told To Remove Veils
WOMEN'S groups have expressed female house members who formerly Under New Law outrage after Indonesia's parliament worked as fashion models, local media said it would draft rules banning female reported. politicians from wearing "provocative" Indonesian women's rights groups said clothing such as miniskirts to work and they were outraged by the comments claimed such dress invited rape. and called for a stop to the demonization "We know there have been a lot of rape of rape victims. cases and other immoral acts recently, "It's ridiculous that this is again coming and this is because women aren't from the mouths of prominent people wearing appropriate clothes," house of with influence," Action for Women representatives speaker Marzuki Alie Against Rape founder Chicka Noya said. said. "Women wearing inappropriate "We expect them to make regulations clothes arouse men, so it needs to be to protect women from violence, not stopped. You know what men are like condemn them for the way they dress." - provocative clothing will make them The comments come just six months do things." after the Jakarta governor, Fauzi Foke Refrizal, the deputy head of the Bowo, made similar remarks, saying household affairs committee, which that a spate of rape cases on the city's is spearheading the new regulation, public minibuses were triggered by told the reporter that "miniskirts and victims' miniskirts. skimpy clothes are an invitation to He urged Indonesian women to refrain Muslim women in Australia's most New South Wales laws passed last year male lawmakers". from wearing miniskirts on public populous state will have to remove that introduced a AU$5,500 fine and a The move was also backed by two transport. veils to have their signatures officially 12-month prison sentence for anyone witnessed under the latest laws giving who refuses to remove face coverings New South Wales officials authority to when requested to do so by police. look under religious face coverings. Ikebal Patel, president of the Australian Japanese City Builds 12M Tsunami Tower New South Wales state Attorney Federation of Islamic Councils an General Greg Smith said in a statement advocate for Australian Muslims, said A Japanese city has built a 12-metre- The 12-metre-high steel tower is that beginning April 30; officials such while some Muslims regarded the laws high evacuation tower to protect its capable of holding 100 people, and the as justices of the peace and lawyers as a knee-jerk reaction to the court residents from a tsunami. floors have a net-like design so they who witness statutory declarations case, the majority did not object. Situated on a peninsula vulnerable to will not break from the pressure of a or affidavits without making identity "I don't object as long as the laws are tsunamis, Omaezaki City is also in a tsunami. checks will be fined $220 Australian. enforced with respect and sensitivity," known earthquake zone. Officials say they built the $400,000 "If a person is wearing a face covering, Patel said. City officials estimate that seven-meter tower based on lessons from last year's an authorized witness should politely Patel said he was also a justice of high waves could strike the coast if a giant tsunami that hit Japan's north- and respectfully ask them to show their the peace and would never witness a powerful earthquake hits offshore. east coast. face," Smith said. document without seeking proof of the The government on Monday began an author's identity. information campaign to ensure the He said Muslim women can find female 2011 Disasters Cost $356 Billion public and officials were aware of the new justices of the peace working at most penalties before they came into force. post offices. Women who object to The United Nations says disasters cost It has put the cost of the Thailand floods The laws are a response to a court case showing policemen their faces have an the world a record figure of more than at more than $US40 billion. last year in which a Sydney woman option of being taken to a police station $US380 billion ($356 billion) last year. New Zealand's central bank has was convicted of falsely claiming that where their identities can be confirmed While countries are managing to estimated that the deadly earthquake a traffic policeman had attempted to by a female official. control the disaster death toll, economic on February 22 last year caused remove her niqab a veil that reveals New South Wales laws demanding the costs are increasing more than ever about $US25 billion in losses, just for only the eyes. removal of religious face coverings before, said Margareta Wahlstrom, rebuilding. A judge overturned the conviction are an Australian first, although other the UN special envoy on disaster risk "The main message is that this is an because the official who witnessed the states including Victoria and Western reduction. increasing and very rapidly increasing false claim did not look under the veil Australia are considering similar She called the $US380 billion figure trend, with increasingly economic of the person who made it, so the judge legislation. "the minimum" cost, two-thirds higher losses," Ms Wahlstrom said. was not certain that the defendant was Muslims are a rapidly growing than the last record in 2005, when the "Globally, the disaster mortalities responsible. minority of 400,000 within Australia's United States suffered huge losses are proportionally declining because The latest laws were passed Dec. 23 Christian-majority population of 23 from Hurricane Katrina. countries are getting much better by the state parliament. They follow million. This time, earthquakes in Japan and at early warning systems and New Zealand, as well as floods in preparedness. Thailand and other countries sent the "But the economics of disasters is cost skyrocketing. becoming a major threat to a number Mum Invented 10 Kids To Pocket "Earthquakes are the costliest and the of countries." Welfare deadliest of disasters," Ms Wahlstrom From 1999 to 2011, 73,000 kilometers told a press conference to mark the of roads were ripped apart by disasters A BRITISH mother who claimed £42,000 friend told her about the scam. first anniversary of the Japan quake on in just 19 countries in Africa, Asia and ($62,200) in welfare benefits turned out to She admitted fraud, but was spared jail March 11 last year. Latin America, Ms Wahlstrom said. have invented 10 fictitious children. by a judge. The quake, tsunami and nuclear Almost 64,000 schools were destroyed Sarah Jane Smith, 41, also pretended Judge Adrian Smith told her, "This explosion at Fukushima caused more in the same time. her two real kids were severely disabled was not fraud from the outset. But then than $US210 billion of damage, Fifty per cent of the world's 7 billion to justify claiming child tax credits. there was the deliberate, fraudulent act according to the UN disaster risk people are now exposed to disaster The divorcee - who even falsely of claiming for fictional children." reduction agency headed by Ms risks because they live in vulnerable claimed she was disabled - made the Benefit fraud costs British taxpayers an Walhstrom. areas, according to the UN official. claims between 2005 and 2010 after a estimated £1.2 billion a year. Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Times Canada News Friday, March 9, 2012 23 New Immigration Laws Likely Paralyzed Man Billed $27,800 For Means Lawyers Busy Medical Flight Some Toronto lawyers are expecting refugees. A B.C. motocross champion left "I am in shock about your receiving a business to be brisk as more refugee “People are very concerned,” he said. paralyzed after an Ontario accident is bill. I was under the impression it was claimants begin flocking to Canada “They want to get to Canada before it facing financial ruin after receiving a being taken care of by us," trauma unit before tough new immigration laws is too late.” $27,800 bill for his flight home. social worker Karen Pierre wrote in an take effect in June. Lawyer Richard Kurland expects Brent Worrall, 45, broke his back in six email on Sept. 26, 2011. A record amount of claimants are claimants will wing it to Canada as places after falling during a race on a While B.C.'s MSP program covers expected to flood into Canada from soon as they can. track in Walton, Ontario, last August. basic care for British Columbians if Hungary, Mexico and other refugee- “I am not surprised,” Kurland said. He estimates soaring 40 meters into the they're injured out of the province, it producing nations before Ottawa “This goes to show the need for reform, air before hitting the ground. will not cover travel expenses, like an imposes a list of safe countries from perhaps sooner than planned.” "Once I hit the ground I knew exactly air ambulance. where asylum seekers can apply. Prominent Toronto immigration lawyer where I was and knew my body was in The province says Worrell should In those cases, refugee claims will Mendel Green said he’s in favour of a whole lot of trouble," he told CTV's have stayed in the Ontario hospital be decided in 45 days, with limited the changes. Steele on Your Side from GF Strong until he was well enough to fly on a appeals. “The system is being re-designed to Rehabilitation Centre in Vancouver, commercial flight home. B.C. doesn't Pearson Airport border officers said stop the abuses,” Green said. “It is where he is recovering. require patients to return home for care, they’re experiencing a huge number of natural for refugee claimants to try The father-of-three broke his neck, as long as equivalent care is available claimants nightly and workers recently and get here if they know changes are sternum and all of his ribs. His heart in the other province. The Ministry of processed 105 Romas who arrived on a coming.” stopped four times before his first Health told CTV News that it doesn't flight from Hungary. The top source countries for refugees operation. have control over the bill because it's “We expect a surge of claimants as the include China, Hungary, Mexico, He was placed in a medically induced from Ontario. deadline approaches,” said Toronto Colombia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Sri Lanka coma, and finally woke up two-and- Rachelle Wood, head of lawyer Guidy Mamann. “There has and Pakistan. a-half days after his accident, in the communications at London Health been a lot of interest and inquiries from Canada gets more refugee claims Critical Care Unit at the London Health Sciences Centre, told Steele on Your people so far.” from Europe than from Africa or Sciences Centre. Side in an email she can't speak about Mamann said the trek to Canada Asia — 23% of all claims that were Ontario health officials wanted to send Worrell's case because of privacy for claimants will escalate as June made in 2011 were from Europeans, Worrall back to B.C. on a medi-vac concerns, but said the facility "informs approaches and people find out about immigration officials said. flight, but the daredevil said he and all patients of costs associated with the new Balanced Refugee Reform About 35,000 refugee claimants arrive his wife were worried about the cost out-of-province transfers." Act that is meant to streamline bogus in Canada yearly. because he didn't carry any extended Wood maintains that Worrell would health coverage. have been advised of the bill before he Minister Kenney Announces Citizenship "We stated that we just had B.C. medical left the hospital. coverage and that we wouldn't be able "When the patient no longer requires Judge Appointments to afford any special type of flight -- and acute tertiary care they are repatriated Harjit S. Dhaliwal has been appointed as Punjabi Chamber of Commerce. they assured us that they were taking to a home hospital to complete their a Citizenship Judge in Mississauga for Prior to his appointment, Judge care of it…and that we were not going care. Out of province transport is not a three-year part-time term and Joseph Woodard served as Chairman of the to be on the hook for it." covered and the patient is advised of Keith Woodard has been appointed as Employment Insurance Board of Days after arriving home in Vernon, the the cost," she wrote. a Citizenship Judge in Calgary for a Referees, Calgary Region. He has many daredevil nicknamed Airmail received That means Worrell must settle the three-year full-time term, Citizenship, years of experience in journalism, a bill for $27,800 for the air ambulance bill with Ontario health authorities, Immigration and Multiculturalism including as Editor-in-Chief of the flight. or face having the massive bill sent to Minister Jason Kenney announced. Western Standard and as a Senior "I have so many expenses that have collections agents. Worrell says he's Judge Dhaliwal has more than 25 Writer-Editor at the Calgary Herald. been incurred as a result of this left fighting an uphill battle, when he years of experience as a small business He also has extensive experience in injury due to my personal care and should be focusing on getting better. owner in the optical field, as well as academics, including serving as an rehabilitation and to be burdened with "I didn't consent to the medical flight. I experience in the commercial real Assistant Professor of Political Science this $27,800, I mean, I'm confronted consented to the point where they said estate and investment sectors. He at Brock University. Judge Woodard with personal bankruptcy," he said. ‘yeah, we're taking care of it -- you is active in his community, having holds a Master’s degree in Political His wife Gisela emailed the hospital don't have to pay for it.' I was good served in various capacities with the Science from Dalhousie University and social worker who had handled their with that. When I found out it was a Erin Mills Lions Club, including as a Ph.D. in Government from Claremont case. She responded saying that she $27,800 one way flight -- I would have president of the club, and for three Graduate School in California. believed it would be taken care of. took the Greyhound." years on the board of the United Way Citizenship judges are responsible of Peel Region. Judge Dhaliwal has for making decisions with regard to also served as chair of the Wishmaker citizenship applications, presiding over B.C. Cellphone Driving Blitz Nails 4,449 Parade for Peel Region, and was a citizenship ceremonies and administering founding member of the International the oath of citizenship to new citizens. Drivers RCMP in B.C.’s Lower Mainland and educating the public on how says they handed out 4,449 tickets for dangerous distracted driving really is. Stabbing Outside South Edmonton distracted driving offences during a They are putting the lives of others and Mcdonald's February blitz. their own at risk.” A man is dead following a stabbing in restaurant at 51st Avenue and Calgary That’s nearly double the 2,300 Distracted driving was a contributing south Edmonton early Tuesday morning. Trail. tickets handed to drivers found to be factor to 27 fatalities in 2011, down The man was stabbed during a using hand-held electronic devices from the 46 in 2010, the release said. confrontation at around 2:30 a.m. while driving in February 2011."I The fine for driving while using an electronic outside the McDonald's restaurant at am extremely disappointed in these device not in hands-free mode is $167. 51st Avenue and Calgary Trail. results, as it shows that drivers aren't The numbers reported are only for Police are looking for a suspect in taking the dangers of using hand-held those areas policed by the RCMP what appears to be Edmonton's second devices while driving seriously," said and do not include Lower Mainland homicide of the year. RCMP Supt. Norm Gaumont. "We municipalities with local forces, such Police cordoned off the McDonald's must continue delivering the message as Vancouver and Delta. Times BC News Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Friday, March 9, 2012 24 Surrey Police Chief Retires BC Place Renaming Deal With people around him, and has always been willing to collaborate and engage Telus Scrapped the community in a meaningful way in order to help reduce crime and increase safety in Surrey.” Since June 2004, MacRae has been the Officer in Charge of the Surrey RCMP, the largest detachment in the country, leading a team of 661 officers and over 250 support staff. In 2010, Fraser received a prestigious Order of Merit medal from the Governor General Mayor Dianne Watts and City of Canada. This medal is given to a Council would like to thank Assistant select number of officers nationwide Commissioner Fraser MacRae, the to recognize exceptional service Officer in Charge of the Surrey RCMP and commitment to Canada over an Detachment for his years of dedication to extended period of duty. the City of Surrey. MacRae has announced “Fraser has enthusiastically supported that he is retiring from the police force the Surrey Crime Reduction Strategy and has been an invaluable partner for after more than 35 years of service. The B.C. government has decided not agreement with Telus, Bell said. the City of Surrey in implementing “Fraser has dedicated his life to policing to sign a $40-million agreement with "The revitalized stadium provides the strategy’s recommendations,” says and has consistently demonstrated Telus for the naming rights for BC visitors with some of the most Councillor Barinder Rasode, Chair of unwavering commitment to our Place Stadium. advanced technology in any stadium the Police Committee. community. He is a leader in every In a statement released Wednesday, in North America and helps to create MacRae will assist in the selection sense of the word, and he will be greatly Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Minister a truly unique experience for guests process for the new Officer in Charge missed,” says Mayor Dianne Watts. Pat Bell said the deal didn't provide the when they attend events at BC Place." of the Surrey RCMP. His last day as “Fraser pioneered innovative solutions best value for taxpayers. BC Place reopened in September after Officer in Charge will be June 1, 2012. to crime reduction, has empowered the "We also believe British Columbians a $563-million renovation, including a have a strong attachment to the BC retractable roof, new wider seats, some Place name," he said. of the world's largest television screens Drug Shortage Could Affect PavCo, the company that runs BC and windows that turn on a high-tech Elective Surgeries Place, will now negotiate a technology light show. A shortage of injectable painkillers procedures may have to be rescheduled may eventually force some elective at some locations; health authorities surgeries to be postponed, the B.C. have not yet had to make any such government is warning, but plans decisions," said a statement issued by ey Fish &Meat are in place to manage and share the health officials. Surr available supply. Palliative care patients, emergencies Sandoz Canada, which manufactures and those requiring life-saving Market the drugs that are used to treat moderate procedures will be given top priority for to severe pain after surgery and in these drugs, de Jong said in statement cancer patients, has stopped producing issued Wednesday. the drugs for operational reasons. 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Chances are you’re really Eating Cheese, Milk Could Make You Brainier Dairy food could be essential for a healthy fats in their blood had less brain shrinkage brain, a new study suggests. typical of Alzheimer's disease. The study, by US and Australian These beneficial fats - omega-3 essential researchers, involving 1,000 adults, found fats - are found in foods such as oily fish. those who regularly have dairy products The study, published in Neurology, such as milk, cheese and yoghurt score the journal of the American Academy better on tests of mental ability than of Neurology, measured the levels of people who never, or rarely, consume different fats in people's blood, rather than dairy products, as reported. simply relying on their reports of what Although the research needs following- they tended regularly to eat. up, as it did not conclusively establish It's now well established from brain-tissue the link between dairy and fatty diets and studies that our mental functions depend brain power, it highlights an intriguing heavily on a good supply of fat. line of research. Our brain is composed of 60 percent fat. It follows another US study, involving 104 The brain cells are insulated by sheaths of pensioners, where scientists found older myelin composed of 75 percent fat. This people with higher levels of beneficial myelin fat needs to be replaced constantly.
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A feeling slowly configuring in your favour in your practical initiative to take it off the but it is making you a wee bit unpopular of doing less than you can handle this week. An estimate for a long term ground. Do not be obvious in wooing with some people. Stop nit-picking and overtakes you but this will pass. Fiction project is undervalued so doesn’t go by your lover - a little mystery adds to the look at the larger gains in a personal or other fantasy involvement will help appearances. fun in this week. relationship you value. you get your balance back. PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20) GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sept 21) SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21) Independence, originality and ideas Work connected to sports and outdoor Expect some interference from vested Lots of people want to share their are on the ascendant. The family needs activity gets off to a fine start. A busy interests in a path breaking decision. private secrets, doubts and fears with you for moral support. A business week where you can give full vent to Doing the right thing will bring you. You have little choice but to listen arrangement is getting too personal your powers of communication - a satisfaction despite the hurdles. An and offer advice when asked. Naturally - what are you going to do about talkathon. A missing file or document engaging conversation turns your mind work becomes second priority. Of it? Freedom of expression may be is located. This means it’s high time towards further research. A trip may be course if you work in isolation this curtailed in a political turn of events. Shank Of Lamb In A Thai Curry Sauce Stir-Fry Strips Of Lamb With Peppers And Broccoli Ingredients on all sides. Lift out and set aside. Add 4 lamb shanks the onion to the casserole and sauté until 3 cloves garlic golden brown, four to five minutes. 1-2 tablesp. oil Then stir in the cumin, coriander, chilli, 1 large onion, finely chopped sugar, turmeric and ginger. Continue to 2 teasp. ground cumin cook for another three to four minutes. 2 teasp. ground coriander Stir in the tomatoes, coconut milk and 1-2 chillies, chopped with seeds fish sauce. Finally add the lime or 1 teasp. sugar lemon juice and season well. Simmer 1 teasp. turmeric the sauce for 10 minutes. 1 teasp. fresh ginger, grated Set oven Gas mark4 180°C(350°F). 1 can tomatoes, chopped Add the lamb shanks to the sauce. 1 can coconut milk Cover and place in the oven for approx. 1 tablesp. Thai fish sauce 2 ½ hours or until the meat should be Juice of 2 limes or 1 lemon fork tender and fall from the bone. For Salt and black pepper the last 10 minutes stir in the chopped 75g (3 oz) chopped spinach or chinese spinach. leaves Serving Suggestions Method Delicious with basmati rice. Cut one clove of garlic into slivers, Nutritional Content finely chop the remaining two. Stud Protein: 34.3g Ingredients Heat the oil in a wok or frying each lamb shank with a few slivers of Fat: 53g 450g lean lamb strips pan. Then add in the vegetables garlic. In a deep flameproof casserole Iron: 4.25mg 1 tablesp. oil and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove heat the oil and brown the shanks well Energy: 629kcal 400g vegetables, chopped neatly – from the wok. Stir-fry the lamb in scallions, red/yellow peppers, broccoli 2 batches. 1 tablesp. hoisin sauce Return the vegetables to the wok, add Marinade back in the cooked lamb and stir in the 1 clove garlic, chopped hoisin sauce. Mix well together. 2-3cm ginger, peeled and chopped Serving Suggestions Pinch of Five Spice Powder Serve with rice or potatoes or fill a pitta 1 tablesp. soy sauce bread or tortilla wrap with the stir-fry. 1 tablesp. olive oil Nutritional Content 1 tablesp sherry/rice wine Protein: 29g Black pepper Carbohydrates: 54g Method Fat: 22g Combine the marinade ingredients and Iron: 3.1mg add in the meat. Energy: 523kcal Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Friday, March 9, 2012 29 Tips And Traps For First Home Buyers GETTING a foot in your own front door is one of the biggest financial hurdles most people have to face, yet the dream can become a reality in a few years. A steady savings plan, the odd unrealistic limits. splurges to special occasions. an emotional experience, often governed government bonus or two and a realistic If you do blow your budget, re-evaluate - Set up a First Home Saver Account by ambience and personal taste. attitude to where and what property and set a new budget or start again but to save tax on the interest earned and What can work better, though, is to you buy are the keys to getting on the don't lose heart. receive an extra contribution from the balance out those emotional draw cards home ownership treadmill. Little things can make a big difference. Government. with a few cold, hard facts such as the And though some first-home buyers If you buy your lunch every day, try FOUR-YEAR ITCH best location you can afford, what areas might think three or four years of bringing it from home, or if you enjoy A new survey found it takes the average offer value and what facilities you need saving is a long time, it's nothing eating out at restaurants, try cutting first-home buying couple 4.1 years to easy access to. compared with the 25 or 30 years they back to once a month. The difference save a 20 per cent deposit based on Start by targeting suburbs or areas you will spend repaying that mortgage. this makes to your savings even over saving 20 per cent of their joint income. can afford and would most like to live in, As with most financial quests, there one year can be more than you think. This is about two months less than it and then establish the general price range are tips for, and traps in, reaching your Other ways to boost your savings was a year ago but about five months for the type of house or unit you are after. goals. include: longer than it took back in 2006. Narrow your search by deciding which SAVINGS SLOG - Cut rental costs by living with a TAKING THE PLUNGE amenities you need to be near, such There's no getting around the fact that family member or in a share house. Have you heard the old saying: Buy as schools, public transport, shopping saving the average deposit usually - Open a high-interest savings or term with your head, not your heart? Well, it centers and parks. And then strike out takes several years, so you might as deposit account that does not have all seems to go out the window when it the streets or areas you want to avoid, well get used to the idea as early as ATM access, to remove the option of comes to first-home purchases. such as busy thoroughfares. possible by starting a savings routine impulse spending. However, you can mix the two and still Create a checklist of all the features you as soon as you begin to earn an income. - Set up an automatic transfer from make a good decision. want. Include things such as how many The idea behind clever budgeting is your pay directly into your savings Location and good research are the bedrooms and bathrooms, whether you to be honest with yourself, remove account. "secrets" to the best purchase. When need a garage and the size of the land. any unnecessary spending and not set - Limit your treats and spending you're buying your first home, it can be Then it's time to hit the market. Reminding Canadians of Potential Safety Concerns in Home Canning and Bottling Health Canada would like to remind follow the manufacturer's instructions Always follow recommended recipes from eating improperly prepared canned Canadians of the importance of good food for canning or bottling foods considered and processes to the recommended or bottled foods. Botulism is caused by a safety practices while home canning. to be low-acid, such as seafood, meats, temperature, time and pressure. bacterium - called Clostridium botulinum With the renewed popularity of seasonal, vegetables and sauces. These low-acid · The jar lid should be firmly - that naturally produces toxins as part local eating and the desire to prepare foods must be processed in a pressure sealed and concave (curved slightly of its normal life cycle. The toxin that healthy foods at home, many Canadians canner to destroy any Clostridium inwards). Nothing should have leaked causes botulism is colourless, odourless, are looking to home canning (also known botulinum spores that might be present. from the jar, no unnatural odours should tasteless and invisible to the naked eye as home bottling) to preserve food for · High-acid foods such as fruit, be detected, and no liquid should spurt and is not necessarily destroyed by later use. However, if home canned foods pickles, sauerkraut, jams, jellies, out when the jar is opened. cooking, so preventing the toxin from are not properly prepared, they can cause marmalades and fruit butters will not · Label your home-canned food, forming is essential. serious illness such as botulism. support the growth of Clostridium including the date it was canned. For Symptoms of botulism range from If you are home canning or bottling botulinum and can be safely processed best quality, use within one year from nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, your own foods (such as jams, pickles, in a boiling water canner. the date they were made headache, double vision and dryness soups and sauces), the following · Tomatoes are borderline high- · Be sure to store your home- in the throat and nose, to respiratory steps will help to reduce the risk acid food and require an acid, such as canned food in a cool, dry place. failure, paralysis and, in some cases, of contamination or growth from lemon juice or vinegar, to be added for · If you are buying or are gifted death. The onset of symptoms is Clostridium botulinum: safer canning. home canned products, ask if they have generally from 12 to 36 hours after · Clean and sanitize your · When following currently followed proper safety steps. ingesting the toxin. Recovery can take hands, all work surfaces, utensils, and tested recipes, do not substitute Always remember: never eat canned several weeks to months. equipment and keep them clean during ingredients, amounts or the jar size foods if you suspect the item has been It is estimated that there are all stages of the canning process. that is in the recipe because this can tampered with, if the closure/seal has approximately 11 million cases of food- · Use a pressure canner which cause the time or pressure needed been broken, or if the container is related illnesses of all types in Canada is a large pressure vessel optimized during pressure canning or boiling swollen or leaking. When in doubt, every year. Many of these illnesses could for canning. A pressure canner is not water canning to change. This can throw it out! be prevented by following proper food the same as a pressure cooker. Strictly lead to bacteria remaining in the food. 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Rev. Amail Habib said that despite Commission with race relations portfolio Holi, this festival also encompasses Race assurances that the work of the office being watered down. It suspects some Relations Day, “the statement said. would continue, the Panel strongly strong views and statements from the WIA further added that this year believed that abolishing the title Race Relations Commissioner casting Holi would be on 11 March, 2012 at minimized the impact that racism and the government and the ruling elite in a Trust Stadium grounds in Henderson discrimination had on our multicultural negative light may be one of the reasons from midday and Race Relations nation's well being. to punish this office, “said Waitakere Commissioner has again been invited to He said the removal of a named title Ethnic Board statement. speak, play the colours of Holi and mark Thakur Ranjit Singh would further marginalize and make WEB called on all ethnic organisations, Race Relations Day. invisible those communities most often together with all Pacific, Maori, ethnic Indo Fijians are prominently represented New Zealand National Government’s affected by the consequences of racism and all reasonable Parliamentarians to in Auckland Council's Ethnic Peoples proposal to scrap the Office of Race and discrimination. oppose this unexplained move to dilute Advisory Panel, Waitakere (West Relations Commissioner is attracting “ In fact, what the Ethnic Panel advocates this office. Auckland) Ethnic Board and Waitakere huge opposition from minority groups and for is the revision of the mandate of the Meanwhile, Waitakere Indian Indian Association. ethnic organisations in that country. Late Race Relations Office so that complaints Association (WIA) has also opposed the E-mail: [email protected] last year, an amendment was introduced of racism and discrimination are move to scrap the chair of race relations. to Parliament to do away with this chair more readily investigated and that the In a statement, it said the association had About the author: and these duties are to be performed by criteria for evaluating and determining a close working relation with the current Thakur Ranjit Singh is our New Zealand human rights commissioner. complaints do not favour the perpetrator chair of Race Relations, Joris De Bres. correspondent and a contributor. He is a Speaking on Indian Radio Station Radio of racist and discriminatory practices,” “The Race Relations Commissioner community worker and CEO of Media Tarana in Auckland on a talkback show, he said. had been a regular speaker at our Holi Relations Limited, an event management, former Race Relations Commissioner If anything, he said the Panel would Festivals which encouraged diversity public relations, media promotions and and List Labour Member of Parliament, also like to see the Office able to make and multiculturalism. As Race Relations a communication company based in Dr Rajen Prasad, an Indo Fijian, used binding judgments on the breaches of Day falls in March and coincides with Auckland. the adage “If it ain't broke, don't fix it” human rights affected by racism and –something that has been working well discrimination. does not need to be changed, as it is a Similar sentiments were also expressed mistake to try to improve it. He told the by Waitakere Ethnic Board (WEB) in a station that since it was established over media statement. It agreed with Prasad four decades ago, the Office of Race that they were unaware of any reports, Relations Commissioner has worked well recommendations and reasons for such a without any complaints. It was diluted in drastic and unpopular move to scrap the 2002 when it lost its prosecution powers chair. and was merged with Human Rights WEB concurred with EPAP proposal Commissioner’s Office, but the chair for the position to get back its teeth and remained. Prasad said there have been prosecution powers it lost in 2002 with no calls, reports or recommendations merger with Human Rights Commission. anywhere for its scrapping and mere They saw its removal as an injustice and economic reason is no justification for a poorly thought out policy. WEB said such a drastic and unpopular move. with such a huge and increasing ethnic The Auckland Council's Ethnic Peoples population, New Zealand still had no Advisory Panel (EPAP) in a media Ministry looking after the interest of its statement said it did not support the call ethnic population. to abolish the title of Race Relations “WEB suspects this move may be due to Labour List Member of Parliament, Dr Rajen Prasad on the right. He is seen Commissioner. power play where all the powers are now here in a Raksha Bandhan function in Auckland, New Zealand last year with The Acting Chair of the Ethnic Panel, to be concentrated in the Human Rights President of Hindu Elders Foundation, Satya P. Pahuja (left). Resumes Don’t Win Job Offers, Only Interviews Do Many people put too much weight on On the flipside, you will want to conduct to expand on your experience. It is not a ‘put out fires’ outlook to a proactive the resume. Simply put, the resume's your own due diligence by actively time to provide a play-by-play repeat of approach. This included championing purpose is to get your phone to ring. It’s participating during the interview. In other the resume. change-management solutions that not going to win you a position before words, you should ask questions because That said, you could use your resume focused on setting benchmarks and you get in the door. Sure, you can gain a you can’t learn everything you need to to your advantage by referring to it measuring results to achieve high competitive advantage with a well-written know about the hiring organization by and expanding on the information. performance levels.” By elaborating resume, since the interviewer will have only reading the classifieds. For example, let’s say the interviewer on the statement during the interview, preconceived notions of who you are and As you can see, neither you nor the asks, “Name an accomplishment you you are providing context and concrete what you can bring to the table. However, interviewer can make a definitive decision are most proud of.” You can respond details that will interest the interviewer. the interviewer will not be smitten enough solely based on a piece of paper. Keep that by saying something like, “In the The resume and the interview work as to hire you based on the resume alone. To in mind when you are tempted to respond to introduction of my resume, you will a team. You need the resume to get in win an interviewer over, you will have to a question with, “You can find the answer note that I included that I am a sought- the door, and you need the interview to do well during the interview. on my resume.” This response is not only after change agent who paves the way land a job offer. So give each the time This is because an employer cannot rude, but if you feel that you are repeating for smooth-running, lucrative retail and effort it deserves. possibly identify all she needs to information from the resume, that means organizations. An example of this is Aleem Kamal know just by reading your resume. He you are not providing the interviewer the time I reversed the department’s President will need to ask clarifying questions. with well-rounded responses. The resume prior history of low efficiency and Arza Employment Serv Ltd Just as important, he will assess your provides a snippet of your experience. productivity by shifting district www.arza.ca personality to determine compatibility. The interview is an opportunity for you manager mindset from a reactionary 604-592-3556 Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Friday, March 9, 2012 31
Prevent Meningitis Tips to Protect Your Teen the human body. But you can get it There's a lot you can do to help from close or prolonged contact with prevent meningitis in your teen. A an infected person. The bacteria that meningococcal vaccine can help cause meningococcal meningitis live prevent leading cause of bacterial in the back of the nose and throat meningitis in teens. Your teen can also and are carried by 10% to 25% of the The Story of Cinderella take steps to enhance his or her immune population. system and to prevent the spread of the • Good personal hygiene can help Continued from last week if you are the Prince's bride you will disease. prevent the spread of disease: always ride in a carriage!" Meningitis Prevention: Protect With • Don't share food, glasses, water When the Prince came out upon the So the eldest sister cut off her big toe, a Vaccine bottles, or eating utensils. Palace steps, he could see no sign of but it was no use, the slipper would not Meningococcal disease is a leading • Don't share tissues or towels. the lovely Princess. The guards at the fit, and at last she was obliged to hand cause of bacterial meningitis in • Don't share lip-gloss or lipstick. gate told him that nobody at all had it to her sister. teens and young adults. The CDC • Wash hands often with soap and passed that way, except a little ragged But the other sister had no better luck. recommends a meningococcal vaccine water. kitchen maid; and the Prince had to go She did, indeed, get her toes inside, for all children 11 to 18. The vaccine is Remember: A person with bacterial back to the ball with only a little glass but her foot was much too long, and routinely given at 11-12, but it is also meningitis can remain contagious slipper to remind him of the beautiful her heel stuck out behind. The mother recommended to: for about 24 hours after starting lady with whom he was so desperately urged her to cut it off. • Anyone who has been exposed to antibiotics. If a person with meningitis in love. "What does it matter?" she said. "If you meningitis during an outbreak has exposed your teen to the disease, The next day the King sent out all are the Prince's bride you will never • Anyone traveling to or living ask the doctor whether it is necessary his heralds and trumpeters with a need to walk anymore." where meningococcal disease is to take antibiotics. Doing this for a few Proclamation, saying that the Prince But although she cut her heel off, the common days may help prevent your teen from would marry the lady whose foot the slipper was still too small; and at length • Military recruits getting the disease. slipper fitted. But though all the ladies she, too, had to give up the attempt to • People with certain immune Meningitis Prevention: Enhance the in the land tried on the slipper it would force her foot into it. system disorders or a damaged or Immune System fit none of them—their feet were all Then Cinderella came shyly out from missing spleen Keeping the immune system healthy too big! behind the door where she had been Is your teen planning on going to helps prevent susceptibility to a wide At last the heralds came to the house standing out of sight, and asked if she a sleep-away camp? Be sure to get range of diseases. It may also help where Cinderella lived. The eldest might try on the slipper. Her stepmother them vaccinated for meningococcal prevent infection by the viruses and stepsister tried the slipper on first, but and sisters were very angry, and were disease if they haven't received the bacteria that cause meningitis. This is it was quite impossible for her to get about to drive her away with blows, but vaccination already. Close contact with just one more reason your teen may her foot into it, for her great toe was the herald stopped them. other kids at camp puts your younger benefit from: too big. Then her mother, who was "The Prince wishes every woman in teen at increased risk just as college • Eating a well-balanced diet, rich in watching eagerly, fetched a carving- the land to try on this slipper," he said; dormitories do. vegetables and fruits knife. and asking Cinderella to sit on a chair, Meningitis Prevention: Avoid the • Getting enough sleep "Be quick, cut the toe off," she said; he knelt down and tried the slipper on Spread of Disease • Exercising regularly "what does it matter if you are lame— her foot. You cannot get meningitis from casual • Avoiding cigarettes, drugs, and contact, such as by breathing the air alcohol And It Fitted Her Exactly! that an infected person has breathed. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN These bacteria do not live long outside REGARDING MENINGITIS While everyone stood and stared in with much pomp amid great rejoicings. astonishment, Cinderella drew from As for the wicked sisters they were her pocket the other slipper and put it so jealous that they both turned green on. No sooner had she done so than her with envy. They grew uglier and uglier Can Chronic Ear Infections Cause ragged frock changed into the beautiful every day, until at last they grew so ball dress again, and she stood up before dreadfully ugly that nobody could Long-Term Hearing Loss? them all—the beautiful lady with whom bear to look at them any longer. But the Prince had fallen in love at the ball. Cinderella became more and more My daughter has had one ear infection infections is at risk for permanent The Prince was overjoyed to find her beautiful, and lived happily with the after another. When she gets an hearing loss only when damage has again; and they were married at once Prince for ever afterwards. infection, she seems to have trouble been done to the eardrum, the bones hearing, but with medicine it always of the ear, or the hearing nerve. Since gets better. Still, I’m worried that these your daughter's hearing appears to infections could lead to permanent return to normal after treatment for hearing loss somewhere down the line. an ear infection, she's probably not at Could this happen? risk for permanent hearing loss. But if - Cynthia you're concerned, talk to your doctor Ear infections are common in childhood. about scheduling a hearing exam. As with your daughter, some kids do If your daughter's ear infections have temporary hearing loss due to the continue to be a problem, the doctor accumulation of fluid in the middle ear, might refer her to an otolaryngologist but it usually goes away with treatment. (ear, nose, and throat doctor), who may It's very rare, however, for kids to suggest ear tube placement to help develop permanent hearing loss, even reduce the incidence of ear infections when they've had several ear infections. and limit the potential problems they A child with frequent or chronic ear can cause to her hearing. Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Times Health Friday, March 9, 2012 32
Diabetes The Facts on Diabetes combination of genetic predisposition likely to develop high blood pressure Diabetes is a chronic condition, and Diabetes is a condition where people and additional (as yet unidentified) as people without diabetes. it can last an entire life. The goal don't produce enough insulin to meet factors provoke the immune system People with diabetes are also 25 times of treating diabetes is to keep blood their body's needs and/or their cells into attacking and killing the insulin- more likely to undergo foot and other glucose levels as close to a normal don't respond properly to insulin. producing cells in the pancreas. "lower extremity" amputations due range as possible. This prevents the Insulin is important because it moves Type 2 diabetes is mainly caused to circulatory problems. Between symptoms of diabetes and the long- glucose, a simple sugar, into the body's by insulin resistance. This means no one-third and one-half of men who term complications of the condition. If cells from the blood. It also has a matter how much or how little insulin have diabetes will experience erectile you've been diagnosed with diabetes, number of other effects on metabolism. is made, the body can't use it as well as dysfunction at some point. your doctor - working with the The food that people eat provides the it should. As a result, glucose can't be members of your diabetes care team body with glucose, which is used by moved from the blood into cells. Over Diagnosing Diabetes - will help you find your target blood the cells as a source of energy. If insulin time, the excess sugar in the blood Diabetes is diagnosed with simple glucose levels. isn't available or doesn't work correctly gradually poisons the pancreas causing blood tests. Your doctor may diagnose More than most conditions, treating to move glucose from the blood into it to make less insulin and making diabetes if the level of glucose in diabetes requires a significant amount cells, glucose will stay in the blood. it even more difficult to keep blood your blood after 8 hours of fasting is of real effort on the person's part. High blood glucose levels are toxic and glucose under control. 7.0 mmol/L or higher. If your fasting Coping with diabetes is a lifelong cells that don't get glucose are lacking blood glucose is between 6.1 mmol/L challenge, so people with diabetes the fuel they need. Obesity is a leading cause of insulin and 6.9 mmol/L, then you may have a should not be afraid to speak with There are two main kinds of diabetes: resistance - 90% of people with type condition known as impaired fasting a doctor or pharmacist if they feel type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. 2 diabetes are overweight. Genetic glucose or prediabetes, which may overwhelmed. More than 90% of all people with factors are also likely to be involved in later develop into diabetes. Part of a treatment plan for diabetes diabetes have type 2. Overall, about 30 the cause of type 2 diabetes. A family Diabetes is also diagnosed if a blood will involve learning about diabetes, million people in North America have history of the disease has been shown glucose level taken anytime of the how to manage it, and how to diabetes. Only about two-thirds of to increase the chances of getting it. day without regard to meals is 11.1 prevent complications. Your doctor, people with type 2 diabetes are aware of Other risk factors for the development mmol/L or higher, plus you have diabetes educator, or other health care it and are receiving treatment because, of type 2 diabetes include: symptoms characteristic of diabetes professional will help you learn what for many people, early symptoms are · a history of gestational diabetes (e.g., increased thirst, increased you need to know so you are able to not noticeable without testing. · being 40 years of age or older urination, unexplained weight loss). manage your diabetes as effectively as Type 1 diabetes occurs when the · blood vessel disease It is important to note that one high possible. Keep in mind that learning pancreas cannot make insulin. • First Nation, Hispanic, South blood glucose reading does not mean about diabetes and its treatment will Everyone with type 1 diabetes requires Asian, Asian, or African you have diabetes. In most cases, at take time. Involving family members insulin injections. descent least 2 high blood glucose readings are or other people who are significant in Type 2 diabetes occurs when the · giving birth to a large baby required before your doctor will make your life can also help you manage pancreas does not make enough insulin · high blood pressure a diagnosis, unless type 1 diabetes is your diabetes. or the body does not use insulin properly. · high cholesterol suspected or the person is very sick. Although up to 30% of people with It usually occurs in adults, although in · polycystic ovary syndrome Doctors may also diagnose diabetes diabetes use herbal products to help some cases children may be affected. · schizophrenia based on the results of an oral glucose control blood sugar, there are not People with type 2 diabetes usually · prediabetes or impaired tolerance test (OGTT). With this test, a enough good quality studies to show have a family history of this condition fasting glucose person fasts and then is given a drink that these treatments are safe and and are most often overweight. People Symptoms and Complications of containing 75 g of carbohydrate. The effective. with type 2 diabetes may eventually Diabetes blood sugar is checked at fasting and need insulin injections. This condition People with type 1 diabetes who are 2 hours after drinking the solution. A People with type 1 diabetes need occurs most commonly in people of not being treated urinate frequently blood sugar greater than 11.1 mmol/L insulin* continuously to survive. First Nations descent, Hispanics, and and feel excessively thirsty. They after 2 hours confirms the diagnosis of There are three important things North Americans of African descent. usually feel very tired and experience diabetes. a person can do to treat type 2 Another less common form is severe weight loss despite normal or Treating and Preventing Diabetes diabetes: gestational diabetes, a temporary excessive food intake. Currently, type 1 diabetes is not • make lifestyle changes such as diet condition that occurs during pregnancy. The symptoms of type 2 diabetes preventable. However, studies have and exercise According to the Canadian Diabetes usually appear more gradually. shown that type 2 diabetes can be • use medication Association (CDA), about 4% of People with type 2 diabetes who do not prevented by adopting lifestyle • monitor blood glucose levels women, and up to 18% of First Nations have their blood glucose under control changes that include eating a healthy Like many conditions, treatment of women, will develop gestational often have a persistent, mild thirst. diet and exercising. type 2 diabetes begins with lifestyle diabetes. The problem usually clears They urinate frequently, and often feel In addition, some studies have changes, particularly in regards to up after delivery, but women who have mild fatigue and complain of blurred shown that certain oral antidiabetes diet and exercise. If you have type had gestational diabetes have a higher vision. Many women with the disease medications may play a role in 2 diabetes, speak to your doctor and risk of developing type 2 diabetes later have recurring vaginal yeast infections. preventing the development of type diabetes educator about an appropriate in life. Diabetes is a major cause of heart 2 diabetes for people who are at diet. You may be referred to a dietitian. disease, the leading cause of death in high risk of developing it. Lifestyle It is also a good idea to speak with your Causes of Diabetes Canada. It's also the biggest cause of changes and medications may prevent doctor before beginning an exercise Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune blindness and kidney failure in adults. approximately 30% to 60% of type 2 program to determine what kind and disorder. It's believed that a Older adults with diabetes are twice as diabetes. how much exercise is appropriate.
This information is provided for knowledge and educational purposes only. Individuals should visit their physicians for more information on their health. Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Times USA News Friday, March 9, 2012 33 $336.4 Million Powerball Winner Mum Loses Legs Saving Her Claims Prize Children From Tornado AN Indiana mum in the US who saved die, we are going to make it.'" her children's lives by shielding them Miraculously, her children emerged with her own body during a tornado from the storm completely unscathed. has lost parts of both her legs. Decker lost one leg above the knee and Stephanie Decker, 36, said that she the other above the ankle. picked up her children, eight-year- "When I looked down and looked at my old Dominic and five-year-old Reese, leg and realized either it was cut off or up early from school on Friday when it was barely attached, I took my phone she heard the storm was approaching. and made a video to my husband telling They were in the family's basement in him that I loved him, and my children Henryville, Indiana, when the storm hit. that I loved them, in case something "There was wind like I had never seen was to happen," Decker said. wind before," Decker said. "Then the "I prayed to have the strength to glass broke, and as soon as the glass survive, that I want these kids to have a broke the whole house started shifting." mum and I did not want them to grow Decker made a split-second decision to up without me," she added. save her children, tying them up in a blanket Her prayers were answered when she and throwing herself on top of them. was rescued by a neighbour. He ran for "Everything started hitting my back: help and found a deputy sheriff travelling Louise White, an 81 year-old Rhode the next day until she could eventually pillars, beams, furniture, everything on a four-wheeler not far away. Island resident, came forward Tuesday store it in a safe deposit box. was just slamming into my back," she The deputy applied tourniquets to as the winner of a $336.4 million White then sought legal counsel said. Decker's legs to halt her blood loss. Powerball lottery, the third largest and established a trust for the funds, "[My children] were screaming, She has been scheduled to undergo prize in the game's history. according to her attorney, Gregory Fater. 'Mommy I can't live without you, I surgery. "I'm very happy and I'm very proud," It's called the Rainbow Sherbert Trust, don't want to die, please don't let me The Decker's house was completely she said. "We are truly blessed. Thank named for the snack that prompted die.' And I said, 'We are not going to destroyed in the tornado. you." her visit to the store, even though the White bought the winning ticket last correct spelling is sherbet. month in Newport, Rhode Island, after Fater described White as "extremely a family member had a craving for grounded," and approached her Valedictorian Facing Deportation rainbow sherbet and brought her to a newfound wealth with "extreme poise store where she purchased the ticket. and level headedness." Gets Reprieve In Florida "We're very excited to be a part of White elected to take the cash option Frederica Wilson. this little bit of history; the winner is and will receive a lump sum payment Rubio, a Republican, had expressed a lovely woman and valued customer," of $210 million, the highest cash option support for finding a way for Daniela said store employee Suzi Robinson. payout ever for Powerball, according Pelaez to remain in the United States. "We are very happy for her." to lottery officials. "I have always said that our After realizing she had won, White The state of Rhode Island will collect country needs to figure out a way to tucked the winning ticket into her $14.7 million, while the federal accommodate high academic achievers Bible and went to sleep holding the government also tallies up to $52.5 brought here at a very young age by their Bible, bringing it with her to breakfast million in revenue. parents but who now find themselves undocumented through no fault of their A Florida high school valedictorian and own," he said in a statement last week. Man Kills Wife With Homemade Cannon her sister, who were facing deportation, "From what I've read in press accounts, instead met with lawmakers Wednesday the story of Daniela Pelaez is exactly A US man accidentally killed his Local homicide detective David after being granted a reprieve. the kind of case I have been talking wife with a homemade cannon when Martinez said a four-year-old child was An immigration judge ruled last week about." the contraption went off and fired a also inside the home when the cannon that Daniela Pelaez, 18, and her sister The sisters and their parents came from projectile into their mobile home. went off for an unknown reason in the Dayana were to be deported for being Colombia 14 years ago and never left The man, who had been drinking, early hours, but was not hurt. in the country illegally. -- overstaying their tourist visas. was "freaking out" when emergency The man was reportedly working with But Immigration and Customs A Miami immigration judge ruled responders arrived at the scene in another person on the contraption Enforcement on Tuesday gave the last week that the two girls must be Potrero, near the Mexican border in shortly after midnight when it exploded. sisters a two-year reprieve. The deported to Colombia, leaving the southern California, a spokesman for One man has been taken to hospital decision was made under the policy teenagers in shock. the California fire protection service with minor injuries. A neighbour is of prosecutorial discretion, which is Daniela, a high school senior, has a said. taking care of the child. designed to prioritize deportation for 6.7 grade point average and is at top of illegal border crossers with a criminal her class out of 823 students, a school Boy, 10, Faces Terror Charges Over Bb record, instead of those who pose little administrator said. or no risk. The teenager wants to study cellular Gun Brought To School "The agency exercises prosecutorial and molecular biology for a medical A 10-year-old Pennsylvania boy will making threats against the school. discretion, on a case by case basis, career. face criminal charges after allegedly Details of the threats were not revealed, as necessary to focus resources on bringing a BB gun to school. but no one was shot or injured. our stated priorities," ICE spokesman For the best value for The boy, who was not identified, was The school alerted mental health Nestor Yglesias said in a statement taken into police custody. officials and police, who took the boy Wednesday. your dollar, advertise in He allegedly brought the BB gun into custody. The Pelaez sisters traveled to The Fiji Times Canada to Moraine Elementary School in He will be charged with terroristic Washington to meet with Florida Prospect, north of Pittsburgh, and threats and disorderly conduct, Sens. Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson, 604-909-4088 showed it to another student while Pennsylvania State Police said. and Florida Reps. David Rivera and Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Friday, March 9, 2012 34
Amitabh And Jaya Play Holi On Screen Amitabh Bachchan Will Host ‘Kaun Banega The first couple of Bollywood – effect on the audience. Crorepati’, Yet Again! Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan Big B shot for the song prior to his Amitabh Bachchan was admitted in the said he is game for the very popular – has shot for a Holi song sequence for hospitalization. In fact he was also hospital following two surgeries, last quiz game. Big B's make up man Deepak Sawant's shooting for the song at Film City week. However, now the actor is all film Bhojpuri film Gangadevi. The in Mumbai a day before he was fit and fine and is back home. We hear song is called 'Man Hoke Patang Jhume hospitalized for his abdominal surgery. that Big B will start shooting for the Aang Aang, Barse La Rang Phagua The song is set in a North Indian village promos of the new season of his super Me' and is sung by Sudesh Bhonsale. where Holi is being celebrated in the hit TV show Kaun Banega Crorepati, Big B was last seen playing Holi with traditional way. very soon. Hema Malini in the song 'Holi Khele Gangadevi, directed by Abhishek Yes! Amitabh Bachchan is all set to Raghuveera' in Baghban. Amitabh will Chadha, is being made in Bhojpuri host the sixth season of KBC, which now be seen playing Holi with Jaya and Hindi in order to have a larger will go on air, mid 2012. The producer onscreen after a very long time. Till audience. Both versions of the film of KBC, Siddharth Basu has confirmed date the most famous Holi song Rang will be released simultaneously in the the news and told a daily, “Yes, Mr Barse has also been picturised on Big month of April. Bachchan will host the forthcoming B and Jaya, and the makers of the film Whether the superstar charged his season of KBC. I intend working with Gangadevi feel that the song 'Man makeup man for this cameo, or did this him on this show even for the seventh Hoke Patang' will also have the same as a token of support is not certain yet. season.” Bachchan ji has also given a nod and Amitabh Bachchan Katrina Kaif, The Modern Seeta Aur Geeta!
Katrina Kaif will soon be seen essaying Katrina Kaif is currently in London the role of Hema Malini’s character in with SRK, shooting for Yash Chopra’s the remake of 1973 blockbuster Seeta comeback film. Aur Geeta. Dharmendra and Sanjeev Kats as Seeta Aur Geeta! You think she Kumar role will be essayed by Akshay will do justice to the film??? Kumar and Abhay Deol, respectively. The Sippy family who were reported to have certain differences, have now made up and are friends. In the original film, Hema Malini Amitabh And Jaya played a double role- a meek Seeta and the feisty Geeta. And the talented Actor & Filmmaker Joy Mukherjee Critical actress pulled off the challenging role with superb ease. Yesteryears Bollywood star Joy Mukherjee, who made his cinematic Produced by G P Sippy and directed Mukherjee was admitted to the Lilavati debut in 1960 with “Love In Simla”, by Ramesh Sippy in 1972, Seeta Aur Hospital here in a critical condition became a known face with films like Geeta will now be revived by Sascha Monday and has been put on ventilator, “Shagird”, “Love in Tokyo”, “Bahu Beti”, and Shaan Sippy (grandsons of G P his spokesperson said. “Ziddi”, “Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon”, Sippy). Initially, there was a family “He was admitted to Lilavati Hospital “Ek Musafir Ek Hasina”, “Puraskar”, feud over the remake rights. However, at around 10:30 a.m. He has not been “Ishaara” and “Hum Hindustani”. the spat is now resolved and the remake keeping well for quite some time,” The paternal uncle of actors Kajol will now go on floors as planned. the 73-year-old’s spokesperson, and Tanisha, Mukherjee also directed Katrina Kaif R.R.Pathak, said. movies like “Love in Bombay” (1974), “His wife Neelam Mukherjee too “Chhaila Babu” (1977), “Saanjh Ki Tusshar Kapoor's Maiden Visit To distraught at the moment,” he added. Bela” (1981) and “Umeed” (1989). Golden Temple Tusshar Kapoor, who has turned co- Kulraj Randhawa as his love interest. producer with "Chaar Din Ki Chandni", has paid his maiden visit to Amritsar's Golden Temple, Sikhism's holiest shrine. "Just visited the Golden Temple for the first time in my life!! What an experience," the 35-year-old tweeted. Tusshar, who is still struggling to make a mark in Bollywood, will be next seen playing lead role in the movie directed by Samir Karnik. Releasing Friday, the film also stars Joy Mukherjee Tusshar Kapoor & Kulraj Randhawa at Golden Temple Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Friday, March 9, 2012 35
Will Vidya Balan Strike Gold Again With ‘Kahaani’? After wooing the audience with her that her husband does not exist. of a pregnant woman. So the walk and all Music composers Vishal-Shekhar, bold and sensuous act in “The Dirty Soon she realizes that things are not came to me very naturally,” said Vidya. who are known for creating new-age, Picture”, actress Vidya Balan returns as they seem. She is determined to peppy music, have gone intense in with another intense role of a pregnant unravel the truth about her husband – their compositions for “Kahaani”. The woman in her forthcoming film for herself and her unborn child – even duo have even made megastar Amitabh “Kahaani”, which releases Friday. if it puts her life in danger. Bachchan sing Rabindra sangeet “Ekla Produced and directed by Sujoy Ghosh, The actress made director Ghosh wait cholo re” for it. this will be Vidya’s fourth woman- for a long time before signing up for the The 69-year-old is all praise for the centric film after “Ishqiya”, “No film. Vidya didn’t like script at the first duo. One Killed Jessica” and “The Dirty reading, but the director kept altering it “This particular, world famous number Picture”. The film also features Bengali until she finally agreed to be a part of ‘Ekla Cholo’, expounding to that entire actor Parambrata Chattopadhayay and it. Vidya now considers herself lucky if no one came to you on your calling, Nawazuddin Siddiqui in prominent roles. to be a part of the film. walk alone!! And what a fabulous “Kahaani” tells the story of seven- She has been aggressively promoting song has been incorporated by Vishal- month-pregnant Vidya Bagchi, who the movie – dressed like her character Shekhar. Truly awesome and worthy of flies down to Kolkata in search of along with a baby bump. all award,” said Amitabh. her missing husband, all alone in the While some actress may find it hard to Vidya has become one of the most festive city. sport a fake baby bump, Vidya admits bankable actresses ever since the With nothing to rely on than just a she didn’t have to struggle too much success of films like “Ishqiya”, “No fragment from her memories about with it. One Killed Jessica” and most recently him, Vidya begins her relentless “It was not tough at all. During our “The Dirty Picture”. search for her husband Arnab Bagchi. college life, we all friends used to do all With the film’s trailers making waves, However, all clues seem to be in vain the nautankis and these stand-up items. Vidya is likely to continue her winning when everyone tries to convince her And my favourite role would always be streak with “Kahaani”. Today’s Actors Refrain From Women- Govinda To Start Production House To Oriented Films – Anil Kapoor Launch Daughter Actor Anil Kapoor, who has worked Day. Govinda, who has completed 25 years Now Govinda wants to ensure that his in many female-centric films like Anil was recently seen in a cameo in showbiz, is right now trying to 22-year-old daughter is launched in “Beta”, “Lajja”, “Judaai” and “Biwi appearance in Tom Cruise’s “Mission settle his daughter’s career in the film such a manner that she carves a niche No. 1″, says most actors today do not Impossible-Ghost Protocol”. He is industry and says he will start his home for herself. like being a part of films that revolve currently working in “Tezz”, “Race 2″ production to launch Narmada. “I want her to create the best with around women. and “Shootout at Wadala”. “I am starting my production, which I whatever she has got. She should “I see leading men are not very happy Rajesh Khanna never wanted to do. Film production become confident in life that she should being part of a woman-oriented film. is very tough. Initially when I started, create a correct situation for herself,” I think (they are) the best films ever I was not successful but my wife and the 48-year-old said. made in our country, including ‘Mother family members supported me… you India’, which was a female-centric should not give up,” Govinda, who film and is remembered till date,” produced the movie “Ssukh” in 2005 the 52-year-old actor said here at the which didn’t do well, as reported. Lavasa Women’s Drive. “So finally I am starting my own Anil also says that he is proud of his production… and I will start for association with female-centric films. Nammu (Narmada). I have a good “I have worked in a lot of women- subject for her and I have worked very oriented films and I have been very hard on it (script),” he added. proud and honoured and I had such a For quite some time, Narmada was great time working in films which were trying to get into Bollywood but things women-oriented. I think leading men didn’t work out for her. There were should support and encourage women- reports that she will make her debut oriented films,” said Anil, a few days opposite boxing champ Vijendra Singh ahead of the International Women’s Anil Kapoor in director Lovely Singh’s “Manchali”. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag To Be Filmed In Melbourne Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's biopic on The state of Melbourne plays an film will be shot over a span of two to India's greatest athlete Milkha Singh, important role in Milkha Singh's three weeks in Melbourne. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag will be filmed career as the Flying Sikh launched Bhaag Milkha Bhaag stars Farhan in Melbourne. The makers of the his international running career at Akhtar as Milkha Singh along with film have joined hands with Tourism the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games Sonam Kapoor and is produced by Govinda With Victoria in an initiative to promote after which he went on to win 77 of 80 Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures Melbourne to the Indian audience. international races. Key scenes of the and Viacom 18 India. Daughter Narmada Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Friday, March 9, 2012 36
Tough To Be No.1 Father, Anil Kapoor To Make A Film Husband: Govinda With Sonam He earned the tag of the No.1 actor after a string of films like "Coolie No.1", After making Aisha with Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol, which was produced by "Hero No.1", "Aunty No.1", "Anari No.1" and "Beti No.1", but Govinda says it's The Mission Impossible star is set to Anil. The film was based on the famous hard to be No. 1 when it comes to being a father or a husband. produce yet another woman-centric film British novel Emma. Aisha tanked at that might star his daughter again the box office but that has not deterred "In real life, I think you have to remain and his "No.1" projects. Sonam Kapoor is still trying to find her the 52-year-old actor from taking his yourself as a father, husband and that's "It all started from 'Ilzaam' and there footing in Bollywood and another film chances and making films on subjects too much to balance. It is very difficult was gradual growth in my career. I with her father Anil Kapoor would only that are close to his heart. Anil has to remain No.1 as a good husband and continuously started working and help her! The father-daughter duo paired fascination for woman centric films father in real life. There is more hard success kept coming my way. I feel up together last time for Aisha starring which are very few and far between in work in that," Govinda said. great and blessed," he said. our male-dominated industry. The 48-year-old married Sunita in Prior to the 2007 comedy film "Partner", Anil’s younger daughter Rhea is 1987, and has two children -- Narmada Govinda witnessed a prolonged period currently busy developing the script for and Yashvardan. of ill luck in films and politics. But his new film. Anil believes the young "Professionally, you just work. But on even now, he prefers not to look back Kapoor gal is very particular about a personal level, you are emotionally at those times. casting and will sign her sister only attached to everything. Being a "The best thing about it is not to look if she feels that Sonam is right for the successful son is a huge challenge. at it. If you look down at the situation, role. The Jhakaass actor believes that I thank god, who gave me the then it makes you feel more conscious more women-centric films need to be opportunity to experience it," said the and that does not work. (One should) made in Bollywood. But we sincerely actor, who has dedicated over 25 years Look at the same situation to bring a hope that with his new film the Mission of his life to Bollywood. change and create a new world the way Impossible actor will not repeat the He also has his parents to thank. you want," he said on a positive note. mistakes he had made with his last "I have come a long way in the film For now, he is just reveling in his outing Aisha. The script wasn’t meaty industry. It is all because of the overall success in the industry. enough and the acting was not anything blessings of my mother and father," he "There are only advantages in being to write home about either. We hope said. an actor. The disadvantage is that you the producer in Anil must have figured Govinda's first film "Ilzaam" released have to take care of yourself all the that out and we hope he will give us a in 1986. From then on, there was time. But life is a learning experience. Anil Kapoor With Sonam better film this time around. no looking back for the actor, who One should not lose their balance and established himself with movies like understand where you have come from, "Shola Aur Shabnam", "Aankhen", and then understand where you have "Saajan Chale Sasural", "Dulhe Raja" reached after such hard work," he said. Indian American Filmmaker Wins Award Indian American filmmaker Manan Singh Katohora has won the "2012 Rising Star Award" for his feature film "9 Eleven" at the Canada International Film Festival. Held in Vancouver, British Columbia, peaceful lives. Terrorized to the core the festival brings the very best of by an unknown entity in an unfamiliar World Cinema from over 90 countries place, each individual is petrified and is around the world. It is dedicated to the hesitant to talk or take each other into creation of opportunities for the artistic confidence for one simple reason... The interaction and exchange among Fear of the Unknown! independent filmmakers and the film- The film "9-Eleven" is a fast paced going community. thriller with undertones of terrorism. Written and Directed by Katohora, Terrorism need not be political, "9 ELEVEN" portrays the life of 10 "ideologically" generated or people who belong to different walks xenophobic. of life. Terrorism can also be a great motivator Though each individual has achieved a for conflict resolution or revenge. measure of success in their individual The question is how one survives lives, their darkest secrets come out in collectively in meeting this growing the open when all of them are given some phenomenon. Head on? time for introspection, when they meet Kashmera Shah features in an item each other in a bizarre twist of events. number composed by 'Dilwaale They realise that their lives are inter- Dulhania Le Jaayenge' fame Music woven and this literally shakes up their... Director Jatin Pandit.
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At The Movies By ROBERT WALDMAN Wanderlust (PG) * * * * Rebel Force! Back to their roots go a forty something it, rising costs are confounding people happens on the way to the land of Coca lifestyle gets put to the ultimate test couple in Wanderlust, a hilarious all over the world as real estate prices Cola and the pair get side-tracked. Of as all sorts of issues arise beween this adult farce from Universal Pictures soar. all the places to “stumble” onto this married duo, not the least of which is now blossoming at Empire Studio 12, Things go from bad to worse for otherwise “normal” New York couple the prospect of teaming up with other Colossus and Cineplex Odeon Theatres Linda and George so rather reluctantly end up at a commune of sorts. members of this commune. Romantic around B.C. they head off to greener pastures in Nudity is the order of the day sparks fly and comical elements soar Comedy king Judd Apatow Atlanta, Georgia where an equally at this modern hippie enclave and in as a free for all of hot love and wacky is at it again. As executive producer insane relative lives. Something funny short order that laid-back New York situations arise. On hand for the of Wanderlust he helps helm an festivities also is Justin Theroux as uproarious comedy with a standout Seth, the self-imposed leader of this cast and a feel good theme. Feeling laid back cult of love, Malin Akerman Groovy may well be the tagline or as the truly giving in all respects Eva punch line for this affair as director/ and good old Alan Alda in the role of writer David Wain lets loose a couple founding father Carvin. of uptight New Yorkers just itching to Sharp dialogue, rousing get out. performances, a naked winemaker and Both George and Linda seem laughs aplenty abound in Wanderlush, like the perfect in love couple. Comic a delicious decadent slice of life on the foils Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston edge where fantasy are fulfilled and are at their pleasing best as these loyalties put to the ultimate test. Rudd yuppies trying to eke out a living in and Aniston are perfect as the funny New York. Unfortunately housing couple whose marriage is on the line costs are a bit high and job security is when they wander into this modern day at a premium in The Big Apple. Funny nudist camp, a throwback to the funny how the cost of living in this financial days of Peter Sellers’ classic A Shot in hub mirror the wacky prices prevalent The Dark, with similar bonafide laughs in Vancouver, B.C. Come to think of extraordinaire.
Justin Bieber Buys Mansion Worth $10.8 Mn Pop star Justin Bieber has spent $10.8 home overlooking Lake Hollywood. You know, we're not about that. Be you're on the road you are always million on a mansion in the Hollywood Bieber has also been gifted a luxury humble, be humble and I kind of broke environmentally friendly and we Hills which he plans to share with 2012 Fisker Karma electric car worth my own rule," Braun said. decided to get you a car that would girlfriend Selena Gomez. $100,000 by his manager Scooter "So we wanted to make sure you make you stand out." The "Baby" hit maker, who turned 18 Braun reported. were environmentally friendly "I think you know where I'm going and on March 1, has treated himself to the "You work really, really hard. I always and we wanted to make sure you're kind of freaking out right now," lavish five-bedroom, 9,400-square-feet yell at you don't get anything flashy. since you love cars that when he said. Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Times India News Friday, March 9, 2012 38 ‘80% Students In Indian Schools It's Raining 'Crorepatis' In Goa Are Humiliated’ Assembly Over 80 per cent of students in schools punishments among school children. All but three members of the new Goa according to their affidavits analysed by across the country are humiliated by "99.86 per cent of children reported assembly are millionaires. the Association for Democratic Reforms teachers who tell them that they are not experiencing one or the other kind of 37 out of 40 successful candidates in (ADR) and Goa Election Watch. capable of learning, a study conducted punishment. As many as 81.2 per cent the coastal state have declared their Party wise, BJP has 18 crorepati MLAs by national child rights body has said. of children were subject to outward assets worth more than Rs one crore, while Congress has nine, Maharashtrawadi Even the "cruel practice" of giving rejection by being told that they are not compared to 22 who were elected to Gomantak Party (MGP) has three and Goa electric shocks finds a mention in the capable of learning," it said. the state Assembly in 2007. Vikas Party has two while five crorepatis yet-to-be released study on the practice Getting beaten by a cane, being slapped According to the affidavits the were Independent candidates. In the past of corporal punishment brought out on the cheeks, being hit on the back and candidates have submitted to the Election Assembly, BJP had 14 crorepati members by the National Commission for ears and getting boxed are the other Commission before elections, Pratapsingh while ruling Congress has 16 millionaire Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). four major punishments, it said. "These Raoji Rane of Congress who won from the legislators. According to the survey conducted four punishments do not lag behind Poriem constituency in North Goa is now Those who do not have assets worth in 2009-10 academic year, only nine much in terms of their occurrence. Out the richest person in the state Assembly. over a crore are all BJP MLAs -- Anant out of 6,632 students in seven states of the total, 75 per cent reported that Rane has declared his total movable and Shet from Maem, Subhash Naik from who were surveyed denied that they they had been hit by a cane and 69 per immovable assets worth Rs 25,87,37,748, Cuncolim and Ramesh Tawadkar from received any kind of punishment in cent had been slapped on their cheeks," followed by Congress' Vijai Sardessai Canacona. schools. the survey said. from Fatorda constituency who has 12 MLAs have pending cases against The National Commission for A senior NCPCR official said they declared his assets worth Rs 25,21,14,818. them, with GVP's Francisco Xavier Protection of Child Rights report says will be coming up with 'Guidelines for Atanasio Monserrate from St.Cruz and Pacheco leading the list with 10 cases. 99.86 per cent of children experience Eliminating Corporal Punishment in Jennifer Monserrate from Taleigao (both The previous assembly had nine tainted some kind of punishment. Schools'. from Congress) ranked third in the rich list, MLAs having criminal cases against NCPCR defines corporal punishment The guidelines include measures for having assets worth over Rs 23 crore each, them. as physical punishment, mental affirmative action in schools towards harassment and discrimination of positive development and positive children causing both physical and engagement with children. Jawan Shoots Two Women In Poonch mental harassment. It will also discuss creating an The survey was conducted to study environment conducive to learning Over Marital Discord the scale and magnitude of corporal and for mechanisms and processes punishment in the everyday school to give children a voice and Suspecting his wife of having an illicit said. Ahmed has been arrested and experiences of India's children, types engage in the process of creating a relationship, an Army Jawan allegedly will be tried under a criminal case, the of violent punishment prevailing in positive environment as well as for shot dead two women, including the official added. Indian schools and analyse by age accountability and multi-sectoral mother of the purported lover, and set Police sources said that he was allegedly the prevalence of different types of responsibility. his house ablaze in Poonch district. perturbed after not finding his wife The incident took place early in the when he returned home and suspected morning when Tariq Ahmed of the 168 her of having an illicit relationship. battalion of the Territorial Army (TA), The victims were identified as Shahra Passport Scam: Ed Starts Proceedings working with Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in Begum, the youth's mother, and Yasmeen. Against Cops Mendhar belt of the district opened fire Ahmed then allegedly set his house on using his service rifle, a senior Army fire after which he was overpowered official said. by the police, they said, adding that The Enforcement Directorate has The three Jaswinder Singh, Ranjit Two women were killed and two others the wife and the youth have not been started proceedings against three head Singh and Gurdial Singh were arrested were injured in the firing, the official traced as yet. constables, in the Moga passport scam in the passport scam earlier. of 2008. They have been charged with conniving The ED's Jalandhar office has initiated with an official earlier posted in Thousands Of Women Unite For Pongal Fest proceedings against the three who were the Chandigarh Passport office, a earlier posted in the Security Branch of post office employee and a health Women in thousands are converging expected to be higher this year. Moga SSP office, official sources said. department employee for making fake in the Kerala capital on the eve of the According to the temple lore, the The accused are currently on bail and birth certificates to issue passports. famed "Pongala" festival of Attukal ritual commemorates the hospitality have been charged with accumulating So far 79 people have been arrested Bhagavathi temple, billed as the accorded to Tamil mythical heroine assets disproportionate to their known including 14 travel agents and 53 world's largest religious convergence Kannanki, herself divine, by the local sources of income besides facing cases others who were issuing passport by of women. women while she was on her way to under other provisions of law. submitting fake details. A rare all-women event anywhere Kodungallur in central Kerala after in the world, the main feature of the avenging the treachery done to her festival is cooking sweetened rice on husband Kovalan by the Madurai king. earthen pots and offering it to Goddess Majority of devotees from outside Air India Pilots Threaten Bhagavathi to invoke divine blessings. come as groups and find a suitable Indefinite Strike From April 1 Women along roads and by-lanes in place to perform the ritual, while locals the wee hours to prepare the offering provide facilities, including food and Upset over non-payment of salaries "A large number of our members and wait till the afternoon when the drinking water, to those coming to and other allowances for four months, (pilots) have informed us that 'pongala' would be sanctified by perform the ritual at their premises. Air India pilots have again threatened owing to the psychological stress sprinkling holy water by temple priests. Though the festival was confined to the to go on strike from April 1, a union that they are under and bearing in Attukal pongala has made its way to temple ground during the early days, leader said Wednesday. mind the safety of passengers, they the Guinness Book of World Records it has now spread to every nook and In a letter to the Director-General of will be unable to operate flights as the largest religious congregation of corner of the city with the increasing Civil Aviation (DGCA) sent Tuesday, on and after April 1, until the women on a single day. number of devotees. the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) said the management clears all the dues," The temple management claims that The temple management, state pilots would not operate flights till IPG President Jeetendra Awhad around 3.2 million devotees performed agencies and railways have made their dues were cleared. said in the letter. the ritual last year and the turnout is special arrangements for the festival. 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Read on further to know the dangers of • To dial a number on your cell using cell phones while driving. phone, you will have to take • Talking on the cell phone while • Before answering or placing a call, Cell Phone Driving Dangers your eyes off the road. Hence, driving increases both pedestrian pull off the road and park aside. • If you use a cell phone while you become so engrossed in the deaths and those of drivers and • Safety should be your first and driving, you are four times more conversation that you are no longer passengers. foremost responsibility while likely to have a serious accident. focusing on driving. This way, you • Young and old drivers with a cell driving. • Driving while conversing on a are risking the safety of everyone phone essentially face the same cell phone diverts attention from in the car. risk. your first responsibility: safely • Although, using a headset or a Safety Measures maneuvering a ton or more of hands-free phone instead of the • Give full attention to driving. rolling metal. instrument itself while driving • If available, use hands-free devices • ICBC reports that cell phone improves safety, the danger is not and include auto answer while usage during driving is one of the eliminated totally. driving. Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Friday, March 9, 2012 41
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Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Friday, March 9, 2012 45 TIMES SPORTS Heavyweight Championship On Roy Nelson And Antonio Silva Tap For Ufc 146 In Las Vegas Scheduled To Meet At UFC 146 Las Vegas fighter welcomes Strikeforce veteran to the octagon Roy Nelson is staying in the UFC’s limit if he could add 100,000 fans on heavyweight division for now. his facebook page. UFC officials confirmed that Nelson “Just weighed myself (at) 264 pounds,” (16-7 MMA, 3-3 UFC) will meet Nelson tweeted Monday, “going to the Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva (16-3 MMA, gym just in case I lose this bet.” 0-0 UFC) in heavyweight action at The wager will have to wait until UFC 146 on May 26 at the MGM after he welcomes Silva to the UFC. Grand Garden Arena. “Bigfoot” comes to the UFC after a The Las Vegas native looks to break five-fight run in Strikeforce. out of a recent 1-3 skid at the event He went 3-2 in the promotion, notably headlined by Junior dos Santos and defeating Fedor Emelianenko by Alistair Overeem. Nelson recently fell second-round TKO in February 2011 to Fabricio Werdum via unanimous as a 5-to-1 underdog. But a first-round decision at UFC 143. knockout loss to Daniel Cormier Following the loss, “Big Country” followed the momentous victory. made a bet with a friend that could Nelson vs. Silva, which is the ninth result in him trying to lose enough bout announced for UFC 146, will weight to fight in the light heavyweight likely take place on the pay-per-view Dos Santos vs. Overeem headlines Memorial Day weekend event division. Nelson promised he would portion of the card. Tickets to the event 'try' to make the 205-pound weight are scheduled to go on sale March 30. The two most powerful strikers in the a blistering liver kick that resulted in a UFC have a date set for a showdown at TKO victory over Brock Lesnar at 2:26 the MGM Grand Garden Arena. of the first round in the UFC 141 main Heavyweight champion Junior dos event. Santos (14-1 MMA, 8-0 UFC) will Sports books currently list dos Santos make his first title defense on May as a favorite at minus 170 (risking 26 in Las Vegas against top contender $1.70 with $1), with Overeem coming Alistair Overeem (36-11 MMA, 1-0 back at plus 140. UFC) at UFC 146. The fight will The UFC has revealed a handful of headline the city’s annual Memorial other contests for UFC 146, including Day weekend fight card, the UFC a lightweight bout between Las Vegas- officially announced Tuesday. based Evan Dunham (13-2 MMA, Dos Santos rose to the top of the UFC 6-2 UFC) and surging prospect Edson because of his unrivaled proficiency in Barboza (10-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) that boxing. Overeem, on the other hand, will likely make the pay-per-view is the heavyweight division’s best broadcast. kickboxer. He previously held titles A welterweight slugfest between Dan in K-1 and Strikeforce before signing Hardy (23-10 MMA, 4-4 UFC) and with the UFC last year. Duane Ludwig (21-12 MMA, 4-3 Both fighters showed off their strengths UFC) is planned, along with the return with resounding victories at the end of "The Ultimate Fighter" 14 winner of last year. Dos Santos knocked out Diego Brandao (14-7 MMA, 1-0 UFC). Cain Velasquez in the UFC’s first fight Brandao meets Darren Elkins (13- Roy Nelson on Fox with a right hand 64 seconds 2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) in featherweight into the bout. Alistair Overeem threw action. Olympic Athletes Warned Against Hand-Shaking The head doctor for the British a bad thing to advise," he said. they were staying in the confines of an The BOA has meanwhile defended Olympic team is urging athletes to "The difficulty is when you have got Olympic village overseas. itself against headlines suggesting it think twice about shaking hands at the some reception and you have got a line The idea has amused athletes and risked causing offence. London Games. of 20 people that you have never met concerned etiquette coaches. "It's just basic, common sense. We British Olympic Association (BOA) before and you've got to shake hands With 10,000 competitors set to descend are simply reminding athletes to take chief medical officer Ian McCurdie with." on the athletes' village ahead of the commonsense measures, such as says the greatest threat to athletes' He also suggested that "maybe July 27 Games, following the doctor's washing their hands and using hand performance is illness and possible adopting the Japanese way and just orders might be difficult. foam, to reduce the risk of catching a injury. bowing rather than shaking hands" The US team has been quick to assure bug," a BOA spokeswoman said. To reduce the chance of picking up might be a solution. it will not be warning against the "It's the same type of advice many germs, he has warned the team against Mr McCurdie said the risk at a home traditional greeting. employers give to their employees. shaking hands with rivals and visiting Games was greater than others because Hygiene experts say athletes just need "As an official policy, we are not dignitaries. British athletes would come into to use their common sense and wash advising our athletes to avoid shaking "I think, within reason ... that's not such contact with far more people than if their hands. hands with people." Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Friday, March 9, 2012 46 TIMES SPORTS Canucks Playing Their Worst Hockey Since October On a night when the most energetic lose their remaining 15 games. And and it would be foolish for him not to Vigneault has options to make his person in a Canuck sweater was a the 2012 outbreak of mediocrity in the explore them. lineup tougher or more skilled. toddler shaking his booties to music Pacific Division makes it unlikely the But given the Canucks’ dreadful start It doesn’t seem like much of an during timeouts, the debate about Canucks could fall to the third seed and Saturday and carelessness Tuesday, advantage these days, but these options where in the Vancouver lineup Chris face a potential second-round-playoff here are some more wrinkles he should represent an upgrade from last season Higgins belonged seemed pretty silly. opener on the road. try: get Cory Schneider back in goal, when the Canucks failed to cope with Third line or second line? It’s They are where they are, with little to Chris Tanev and Andrew Alberts back injuries or adapt to the Boston Bruins ridiculous. Clearly, Higgins should play for. At least that’s how they look. on defence, Dale Weise back on the in the Stanley Cup final. have been on the first line because he “If we’re thinking that, then our minds fourth line and Byron Bitz back from “Clearly, we felt we needed to bolster played with passion and had two points are in the wrong spot,” defenceman the minors. the depth,” Canuck assistant general against the Dallas Stars and that, amid Aaron Rome said. “[Motivation] The Canucks are still one of the best manager Laurence Gilman said before Tuesday’s tedium, was equivalent to shouldn’t be the problem. We don’t teams in hockey. They’re very good at the game. “In the Stanley Cup final, Darryl Sittler’s 10-point night. look at the standings that way. We winning. Very good, period, so there’s we more or less played with three The Stars beat the Canucks 5-2 want to clinch first and have home- no need to panic. lines. And when we lost Dan Hamhuis because Dallas backup goalie Richard ice advantage throughout the playoffs. But a little shakeup – more lineup and Aaron Rome, it really hurt the Bachman whiffed on two shots and You’ve got to give Dallas credit; competition and less lineup security effectiveness of our defence. Dallas shooters managed to miss the they’re fighting for their playoff lives, – wouldn’t be a bad thing right now. “We can definitely integrate bigger, net or the puck on three or four open- fighting to win their division.” It would certainly get everyone’s more physical players. What it really net chances. Our point exactly. And the Canucks attention. provides is more weapons in the arsenal The Canucks have lost four of aren’t. But they should be fighting for “It usually does in a long season,” of our coach. We can play a number five games, are riding consecutive roles, playing with urgency if only to Canuck captain Henrik Sedin said after of different styles and integrate a lot regulation losses for the first time since keep their own places in the lineup. going pointless a sixth straight game. of diverse components to suit Alain’s Nov. 4 and playing their worst hockey It is both ironic and coincidental that “Sometimes you need to get people game plan, and he has the flexibility to since dead October. this late-winter lull has occurred as moved around.” change that game plan depending on Vancouver is playing like a team management has given the team more Maybe even the Sedins to different the opponent.” drowsily awaiting the playoffs. Dallas depth and diversity than ever. lines – or Hawaii – for a few days. But the players must still execute it. played like a team desperate to make Coach Alain Vigneault, who preaches them. Just like how the Buffalo Sabres a game-by-game mentality and rarely played Saturday when they hung on to looks behind or beyond the next game, beat the Canucks 5-3. admitted Monday that the Canucks’ Tickets Going Fast For Season The Canucks are on the wrong side of position in the standings and the new that thin margin of error that determines tools in his toolbox allow him to tinker Opener wins and losses in the National Hockey a little with his lineup in the final month Season begins on Saturday at BC Place is a soccer city with passionate fans,” League. If you’re 10% off, chances are of the regular season. That way, he’ll With one day remaining until the said Rachel Lewis, Whitecaps FC chief you don’t win. And 10% off would have know what he has for playoffs and be launch of the 2012 season, Vancouver operating officer. “Last year, our fans been a huge improvement Tuesday for able to configure his strongest lineup. Whitecaps FC is in their final stages of helped create a fantastic environment the Canucks. So, newcomer Zack Kassian played on preparation before the season opener at BC Place and we are thrilled with the Most of Vancouver’s travel is done and the second line Tuesday while Mason versus Canadian rivals Montreal interest we have received thus far for the team suddenly looks like it has been Raymond was banished to the fourth. Impact. The club announced that less both our season ticket sales, as well as to the moon and back. The Canucks are And Marc-Andre Gragnani, who than 2,500 tickets remain for the highly single match ticket sales. We encourage trying to retain the Presidents’ Trophy, couldn’t make Buffalo’s weaker lineup, coveted match on Saturday, March 10. fans to get their tickets now so they want to finish first in the Western played his third straight game for the Fans are encouraged to act quickly and don't miss a minute of the action from Conference so that all the Game 1s and Canucks and again had a privileged purchase their tickets for this historic Round 2 starting this Saturday against Game 7s on this side of the league are spot on the power play. And Higgins, match-up between these two Canadian Montreal Impact.” in their building. who has been effective on the second rivals to ensure they are able to witness This week, the ‘Caps wrap-up their But the reality is they can’t finish any line this season when not battling staph the excitement and thrill first hand last week of preseason training in lower than the second seed. infections, is in a “checking” role on a on Bell Pitch at BC Place. Tickets to Vancouver after returning home from They have the benefit of playing in third line. Saturday’s match can be purchased a successful trip to Orlando, Florida. the NHL’s weakest division, which We’re not blaming Vigneault for at all Ticketmaster Ticket Centres, The club participated in the Disney the Canucks lead by 16 points. They experimenting. He has a lot more online at ticketmaster.ca/whitecaps, World Pro Soccer Challenge, capturing might win the Northwest even if they lineup options than he did a year ago or Charge-by-Phone at 1.855.6.GO- the tournament title after defeating CAPS (1.855.646.2277). Tickets start Toronto FC last Saturday. During as low as $20 (including HST), and are the 2012 preseason, Whitecaps FC subject to applicable service charges went undefeated with five wins and MATRIMONIAL and fees. three draws, while outscoring their The club also announced that 13,000 opponents 14 to five. season tickets have been sold to date Whitecaps FC 2012 Major League 31 year old Hindu / Punjabi Fijian girl highly educated, for the club’s second season in Major Soccer season tickets start at $329, plus Specialist in Denturist, looking for match in the same field League Soccer. Last year Whitecaps FC applicable tax and a $10 processing or same level of education. ranked in the top third in attendance in fee per order. To secure a seat and for MLS, and also experienced the highest additional information about Whitecaps Please respond with your information and a recent picture. number of game day walk-up sales in FC MLS season tickets, including loge Serious enquiries only. the league. seats and suites, call 604.669.9283 or E-mail [email protected] “Vancouver continues to show that it visit whitecapsfc.com/tickets. Fiji Sun-Times • V6 No 14 Friday, March 9, 2012 47 THURGA GROCERY & VIDEO 6049 Fraser Street, Vancouver BC Tel: 604.877.0087
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