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Fiji, British partnership for art gallery 15 payment outlined Presidency important for Pacific 7 ASSED in the 2018-19 National foundation for the child to benefit from MUST READ: To be eligible, the child Budget, Government’s $1000 Par- and build upon for the rest of his or her must meet all of the following requirements: Take ownership of your enthood Assistance Payment is life. Registration is purposefully mother- • Born on or after August 1, 2018; health: PM 6 P dedicated to helping low-income Fijian driven because this programme aims to • Have a mother who is a Fijian citizen residing in Fiji; families to cover the costs of having and empower Fijian mothers and drive a cul- • Live with parents whose total income is $30,000 per Quote of the week raising a newborn child. tural shift toward female-led financial year or less (if the father is not living with the mother, Launched on 1 August, the programme stewardship in Fiji. her individual income is $30,000 or less); and will help parents not only cover the cost Special provisions will be made for situ- • Have their Parenthood Assistance Payment of childrearing during infancy and upon ations in which the mother is unable to ap- application filed within one year of the child’s date of entering primary school. ply. birth. It will also establish a solid financial [email protected]

Voreqe Bainimarama. A-G commends At the end of the day, though, the students’ most important achievements investment that can PRIYANKA LAL be made in your NITIATIVES undertaken in health is not made the education sector aim to in- by Government – it vest in a better future for all is made by you. IFijians, says the Attorney-General and Minister for Education, Aiyaz Prime Minister Voreqe Sayed-Khaiyum. Bainimarama The A-G highlighted this at the recent Deenbandhoo Memorial School awards ceremony in Suva Numbers where 46 students were awarded for their achievements in academic and extracurricular activities this year. 20 cents He said the Government allocated per bag is the more than $1billion for the educa- new plastic tion sector in the 2018-2019 Na- tional Budget because they were bag levy kicked focused on investing in Fiji’s future. in on August 1, “With that kind of investment, we expect our future to be brighter be- 2018. cause our young people will have the opportunity to get a qualifica- Tweet of the week tion, and that is something that no- body can take away from you,” the Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Lands and Mineral Resources, Faiyaz Koya with Tota Ram and Naul Mala Devi at their new A-G said. roadside market stall at Momi Bay junction outside Nadi. Photo: LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA He commended the teachers for their continuous support towards their students, saying that the Gov- Stalls concept to improve livelihood ernment had set aside funding in the LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA new budget to upskill them. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum (@FijiAG) Bay couple Epi Tabuavula and season and are pleased with our “Teachers play a pivotal role in the OADSIDE stalls have Luisa Vasuinubu, whose new new stall, which is attractive and school environment. That is why we @FijiAG explains various long been a direct link stall marks a new milestone in able to withstand harsh weather, have carried out the various civil government initiatives and Rfrom farms to tables and their business, which is now into which is important for us.” service reforms whereby teach- projects to benefit all Fijians a traditional convenience for its second year. Like other vendors, their pro- ers have received pay increments. in the 2018-2019 National motorists and passersby. “We started our stall with $30, duce is a mix of home grown There are many teachers in Fiji with Budget during a roadshow And right around the coun- selling corn and it has earned us vegetable and fruit and stock a diploma level qualification,” the and launched free WiFi try, their gradual upgrades have much more than the income we purchased from agricultural mid- A-G said. hotspots for students across heightened the safety of vendors received while working in the dlemen. “We have now set aside funding to the Fiji National University and longevity of their counters, city,” Mr Tabuavula said. Each stall cost around $20,000 encourage them to get a Bachelor’s Samabula campus under the with newly constructed, stand- “This new stall is great for our to build and constructed onsite Degree in selected areas of study. Walesi Fiji initiative ardised stalls. business because it’s modern- over a three-week period. We have also made allocations The most recent of these were ised and we don’t have to worry Stall owners at Sovi Bay and where teachers with Degrees will be recently handed over by Minis- about the weather ruining things. Nawai and at Batiri and Lomawai able to do a Master’s programme. Contact ter for Industry, Trade and Tour- This is a busy area and we are re- have signed lease agreements for They will be able to deliver better ism, Faiyaz Koya, along the busy ally grateful to have our business the maintenance of these stalls, quality education for our children.” Publisher: Sharvada Sharma Sub Editor: Prashila Devi Queens Rd outside Sigatoka and boosted.” which is leased to them by the He stressed to the students to try Manager Vernacular: Viliame Tikotani Nadi. At the Momi Bay junction in Ministry of Industry, Trade and their best and be passionate about North office: Level 3 Macuata House, Labasa West office: Level 1 Ratu Nauliano House, Koroivalu And as he aptly noted, they Nawai outside Nadi, couple Tota Tourism at no cost. whatever they did and be disci- enable a more uplifting work Ram and Naul Mala Devi shared These leases automatically plined at all times. Contacts: Suva: 3301806 / West: 6700086 / 9905965 environment for the grassroots similar sentiments. They have qualify for annual renewals upon Head teacher Mrs Zafarun Khan, North: 8811276 / 9905971 communities who rely on the traded at this spot for the past 30 acceptable upkeep. in thanking the Government for pri- Fax: 3305139/3304663 [email protected] economic pull of roadside, mar- years. The National Budget 2018/2019 oritising the education sector, said @FijiRepublic ket produce. “We make good business, es- has allotted $2million for stand- she was optimistic they would lead Fijian Government visit us at www.fiji.gov.fj Among the recipients is Sovi pecially when mangoes are in ardised roadside stalls. Fijians to a much better future.

2 Sunday, August 12, 2018 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Natuva rejoices From Page 1 had been washed away. Tearful granny thanks During the visit, he said, “I would like to thank you for looking after your children visiting the school today and see- PM for water supply ing the students nicely dressed reflects good par- ISAAC LAL “Never did we think that piped water could be enthood. I would like to available in our homes in our lifetime, but this thank the parents for your N eighty-three-year old great grand- Government has showed that it truly cares for upbringing”. mother was in tears as she conveyed the people no matter where they live,” Mr Mana “I request you to be pa- Aher gratitude to Prime Minister Voreqe said. tient with the Government Bainimarama for providing clean and safe “Now our children can travel daily to school and I assure you that we drinking water to her family. thanks to the leadership of the Prime Minister will provide the necessary Sainiana Sulua of Vio Island was the oldest who not only promised but delivered to my is- development. person on the island when PMBainimarama land the most basic need for life.” “We want villages commissioned the Vio piped water project for PM Bainimarama said providing clean water around the country to the 250 Fijians who reside on the island that lies remained a priority for the Government. have the same privileges off the coast of Lautoka City. “Getting clean water to the island has been a like those that live in the “Today I am so, so grateful to the Prime Min- hassle. Not so long ago, you needed to go to the urban centres which is to ister and the Government that under his leader- mainland by boat, fill drums with water from access better facilities and ship, was able to provide us piped water,” Ms Sainiana Sulua, 83, (left), of Vio Island. The Sabeto villager a tap, and cart the heavy containers back to be infrastructures and that is Sulua said. who settled with her husband on the island in 1964 recalled used for your drinking and washing. It was quite my government’s main “Although many villagers have passed on I, on the days when she, together with her fellow villagers, would the process but you had no choice. Because wa- travel to and from Lautoka by boat to cart water for cooking, priority.” their behalf of the villagers here, am grateful to bathing, washing and drinking. Photo: ISAAC LAL ter is not a luxury; it is a basic human need. And PM Bainimarama reas- be able to witness this day.” it’s something that you go through any length to sured the school manage- The Sabeto villager who settled with her hus- from the Lautoka wharf but it has been a pain- get,” PM Bainimarama said. ment that the Govern- band on the island in 1964 recalled the days ful journey as we had to carry water for long The Government spent over a $500,000 to ment would assist with when she, together with her fellow villagers, distances on our backs to our homes especially make this project happen, to benefit over 250 the request for fencing, would travel to and from Lautoka by boat to cart when it was low tide,” she said. Fijians from a reliable stream of quality, treated construction of teacher’s water for cooking, bathing, washing and drink- Her comments were echoed by the turaga water, allowing you to more freely drink healthy quarters and improve- ing. ni koro for Vio, Semi Mana who said it was a amounts, practise proper hygiene, and improve ment of facilities. “While for many, Vio Island is just five minutes dream come true for the islanders. their standard of living. Natuva headman Ve- resa Sorovakarua, in an emotional interview, said the villagers could not have asked for more but Students celebrate, urged to study hard thanked Government for ISAAC LAL He added that this was the reason the Govern- coming to their doorstep ment continued to invest heavily in the educa- and hearing their requests. RIME Minister Voreqe Bainimarama tion sector – to allow for all Fijian students to “The Prime Minister’s has urged students of Sabeto Central have a future that allows them to become the visit to our village is PSchool to make their parents proud by best. blessing. In the history getting good jobs. “That’s the reason that my Government cares of our village no Prime Speaking at the centennial celebrations of the so much about our schools. I have very big ex- Minister has visited us,” school that was founded by farmers in the area, pectations from you; I want to see you become he said. the school which has a roll of 287 students en- the greatest generation that Fiji has ever seen,” “We are happy and grate- rolled in primary school and 32 more in kin- Prime Minister Bainimarama said. ful for the reassurance the dergarten, Prime Minister Bainimarama said he “So please, study hard. Take your classes seri- Head of Government has was proud to see the school which has a rich ously. Respect your parents and teachers when made today; this includes history. they are trying to help you with your classwork. the surveying of our land “It brings me great joy to see that a school Because, just like me, they can’t wait to see the boundaries, constructions with a history as rich as yours is not just surviv- person you grow into with a proper education. of the bridge that has been ing, but thriving, as you mark 100 proud years We know that with a proper education, damaged for years and of teaching and learning,” he said. you will exceed in whatever career you will the road from Nameka to “To the students of Sabeto Central School, choose.” Natuva.” as your Prime Minister, a school’s age alone “Government is dedicated to opening as many The village of Natuva doesn’t even matter that much to me. What doors as possible for our children and grand- has a population of 250 truly matters, and what truly makes a school children, and to ensuring that those doors stay villagers and their main special, is your success. You are the future of wide open throughout their lives. We are about source of income is plant- our country.” creating opportunities, and giving you the nec- ing rootcrops, yaqona “That’s the reason your parents take care of essary tools to succeed. It’s why we invested farming and selling fish you and tell you to study. That’s the reason over $1 billion in our education sector for the that they catch from the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama during the centennial your teachers spend their days supporting you first time in Fijian history,” he added. celebrations at Sabeto Central School in Nadi. Photo: ISAAC LAL river. and helping you learn.” Reliable water supply for rural villages HALITESH DATT spells. With no proper water sup- water project last week. Fijians. “We are working to break helping Fijians help themselves,” ply and water storage facility, the “A new dam intake, new down barriers that used to face our the Head of Government said. OR close to two decades, villagers only had their own tradi- 45,000-litre storage reservoir, and people, and opening up new doors For villagers, it was a historic Sikeli Naiova Tamani and tional method of storing water. new pipes will all come together to of opportunity every day.” moment as their prayers to have F52 other families of Wailo- “Previously, we used bamboo ensure a clean and steady flow of “This has been the guiding prin- clean and safe drinking water were tua Naba Dua village in Tailevu for carting and storing water. Our water to the people of your com- ciple behind every landmark ini- finally answered. used to fetch water from two near- elders used big bamboos to store munity, making for a healthier and tiative that Fiji has spearheaded “We asked the Prime Minister by creeks. water beside our bure,” Mr Tamani happier future for you and your under my leadership, from our on- to assist us in this project, and he Not only was the water obtained said. families,” PM Bainimarama said. going education revolution to the gladly did. We are so blessed and from unreliable sources, but it was However, all this is now a thing of With no cost to the villagers, Micro and Small Business Grants our hearts go out to the times of unsafe to drink. Nestled in a val- the past for the villagers after the this project was part of the Small programme to the support of new our forefathers where we used to ley, life for the villagers got even Prime Minister Voreqe Bainima- Grants Scheme that is aimed at industries and the provision of struggle to get water,” Mr Tamani worse during the dry weather rama commissioned the $91,000 fulfilling the needs of ordinary new access to information. We are said. Sunday, August 12, 2018 3 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; 2018-2019 NATIONAL BUDGET ROADSHOW visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 Women hope to capitalise No travel restrictions on plastic levy

RUPENI VATUBULI AND NATASHA BEGUM for TELS students RADUATES from the Lami Women’s Patch- LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA “Initially when TELS started, guarantors were with a surety that they will pay their loan in the Gwork and Quilting needed but now that requirement has been re- event that the TELS students do not do so.” Workshop, Joana Volau and TTORNEY-General and acting Min- moved,” he noted at the post-National Budget An app is currently being developed for TELS Rosy Kolinisau, hope to capi- ister for Education, Aiyaz Sayed- 2018/2019 consultation for Lautoka tertiary students to be updated on their dues every six talise on the increase of the AKhaiyum has reiterated that there are students at the Fiji National University’s Na- months and to help track their allowances. plastic bag levy. no restrictions on foreign travel for students tabua Campus. The A-G reminded students that salary deduc- Attorney-General and Minis- using the Tertiary Education Loan Scheme “When students finish their studies, they do tions for their TELS accounts would only be ter for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed- (TELS). not necessarily have to work for the Govern- made once they started working, even if they Khaiyum, speaking at the Those who wish to travel for holiday or migra- ment. They can join other sectors. Surety is are not able to find employment several months 2018-2019 Budget Roadshow, tion purposes may do so if they provide surety needed for TELS students who go overseas af- after graduation. has called on Fijians to prepare or make recompense as per the TELS Acceler- ter being educated by taxpayers here. There was also an interest waiver for TELS themselves for a total ban on ated Repayment Initiative. “They can still migrate or go on holiday abroad students from low-income families. plastic bags by 2020. The new plastic bag levy of 20 cents per bag kicked in on Au- gust 1, 2018, gradually working A-G: Upgrade towards a plastic-free Fiji. vital before “Currently the plastic bag levy is being charged when you go town declared to supermarkets, pharmacies and service stations but there’s PRIYANKA LAL no levy when you go to the market when you buy your veg- HE Government is trying to etables, the levy is not there,” correct the ills of the past in the A-G said. Tthe infrastructure sector. “Be warned that by 2020 it The Attorney-General and Min- will be banned across Fiji so no ister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed- more use of plastic bags. We are Khaiyum, made this comment at the giving people a bit more time to recent 2018-2019 National Budget adjust to it.” roadshow at Rampur College in Na- Skills picked up by these two vua after a resident asked him about women will fit right in with the declaration of Navua as a town. move to stop the use of plastic Mereia Colati, 61, of Galoa Village bags. in Serua asked the A-G when Navua Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum speaks to students during the 2018-2019 National Budget roadshow Ms Volau said, “The Govern- would be declared a town and he at the Fiji National University (FNU) campus in Samabula. Photo: AZARIA FAREEN ment is trying protect the envi- replied that there was a need to put ronment and we should all help all the necessary amenities in place too, that is why we are trying to before the declaration was made. Law stabilises home property prices also use recyclable material to “Before you declare some place PRIYANKA LAL grants to support Fijians in home about various projects,” he said. make our bags and sell them on a town, you have to make sure the ownership. “We want young people to buy Facebook”. amenities are there. A good town HE Government has made “At one point in time, the pric- their first property - maybe one The workshop, which is solely should have a tarsealed road,” the it illegal for foreigners to ing of homes got out of control or two bedroom house strata ti- funded by Frances Piqquemal, A-G said. Tbuy residential properties because there was no restriction tle. As they do well, they should has helped more than 400 wom- Besides proper roads, drainage was within a municipality to ensure on the purchase of residential be able to sell that property and en around the country in teach- another issue that needed to be dealt the price of properties are stabi- properties by foreigners,” the move into bigger house on a ing them new skills in sewing with. lised. A-G said. strata title basis. That’s the way and quilting. The A-G stressed there was no The Attorney-General and Min- “We have said that if a foreigner to address that.” “I hope to make custom- sense in declaring Navua a town for ister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed- wants to buy a residential prop- The $15,000 Government grant ised to go bags people can use the sake of doing it without upgrad- Khaiyum, highlighted this at erty outside the municipal areas, will be available to Fijians buy- for shopping and make them ing it to a respectable level. the recent 2018-2019 National they must spend at least $250,000 ing strata titles from approved in such a way that its strong “The moment Navua is declared Budget roadshow at the Fiji Na- on that land and build within two developers. enough to carry heavy items yet a town, you will start paying rates. tional University (FNU) campus- years of buying the land.” “We have also amended the thin enough to fit in your pocket You would then want to know where es in Samabula and Nasinu. The A-G said there were some FNPF law to allow members so you don’t walk into super- is my rate money going,” he said. While responding to questions foreigners who would buy land of landowning units wanting to markets carrying a bag that car- “We can declare Navua a town, from students on the rising cost in Savusavu for a certain price build a house on their land. They rying other shopping bags,” Ms but without proper drains, roads of residential properties, the A-G and sell the land offshore in US can now withdraw from FNPF to Volau said. and streetlights, people will be com- said while Government could dollars, as a result of which the build on their land because no- “The bags will be sold for $5 plaining again. not price control the market- price of land got out of hand. body can take away that posses- or $8 depending on the size “We are upgrading the infrastruc- driven real estate sector in Fiji, “We are talking to the Fiji Na- sory right from them,” the A-G and will be advertised on Face- ture in Navua so when we do ac- it increased First Home Purchase tional Provident Fund (FNPF) added. book” tually declare Navua a town, you can feel proud of it. You need to be patient. We are trying to get things right. There are certain parts of the town that needs to be upgraded,” the A-G added. The A-G said a Singaporean ar- chitect and town planner was in the country recently and had been en- trusted to “do plans of all the towns and cities in Fiji and make them user-friendly.” “We should have decentralised Acting Permanent Secretary for Communications Sharvada Sharma (left), Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Department of Communications director towns. The idea is to have more sub- Shivnesh Prasad (second from right), Walesi board member Robert Khan (right) with students during the 2018-2019 National Budget roadshow at the Fiji National University (FNU) urban towns,” the A-G said. campus in Samabula. Photo: AZARIA FAREEN 4 Sunday, August 12, 2018 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806

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Do you think the $1billion investment in the education sector will bring positive outcomes in the future? Filo Paki, Kioa Island Of course, it will. It will help parents send their children to school and get quality education which will help them get better jobs.

Nemani Voladamu, Wailevu West, Cakaudrove Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and Pacific Fishing Company Limited (PAFCO) board chairman Ikbal Jannif with and stakeholders and Government official at PAFCO in Levuka. Yes. It will provide Photo: ERONI VALILI students with better academic opportunities.

Sereana Naio, PAFCO’s growth Nawaka, Nadi $1billion means more resources for the education sector which is great. impresses pioneers Divisha Deepti, PRASHILA DEVI As he officiated at the latest venture, the cold 1970 until her retirement in 1992 and stepped Burerua, Suva storage facility, he said, “All of this is proof foot on the premises again last week to cel- I think it is good that the Government S the mainstay of the economy for of my Government’s commitment to ensuring ebrate another milestone. is doing its part. It Ovalau and the nearby Moturiki Is- that each and every Fijian enjoys the benefits “Back then, there was just eight of us in a all depends on how land, the growth of the Pacific Fish- of our nation’s growing economy, regard- small room including the freezer, but no ma- students utilise it. A Hopefully people will make effective use ing Company Limited (PAFCO) will have a less of who they are or where in Fiji they call chines because we would just scale the fish of it. direct impact on the lives of close to 5000 home”. and pack them in the tins,” Ms Namata said. Fijians. “And I’ve made it a personal mission to make “Nowadays work is even easy because they A new cold storage facility, through an in- sure that our many maritime communities are use machines and the machine does every- Sitiveni Nakacia, Marou, Yasawa vestment of $16.4million, will increase the not overlooked, but instead, are brought to thing. During our time Fiji was ranked num- Yes it’s a good storage capacity for PAFCO and help position new heights.” ber one in the world in terms of exporting tin and positive change Levuka as the fish capital of Fiji, says Prime PAFCO, which began operations in 1964 as fish overseas.” because it’s for our Minister Voreqe Bainimarama. a primary business to receive and hold tuna Ms Namata, while thanking the Government children and will benefit them. The Government, Prime Minister Baini- for shipment to Japan for processing, directly for its role in the acquiring the new cold stor- marama highlighted, has given the company employs over 1188 staff. age facility, appealed to the PAFCO Manage- a helping hand through various assistance The growth of the company over the years ment to look into the pay issue. Ashwin Vikash Chand, including a $9m loan in 2015, Government has made many of its former staff proud of On the issue of pay, Prime Minister Bainima- Yako, Nadi Guarantee for a $11.3m loan that was used how it began as a small business to what it is rama announced a 12.5 per cent increment for It is a positive and in the factory renovations and $1.7m in the today. the 1188 staff and told the workers that as the perfect change. In fact, 2017-2018 Budget for the repair of PAFCO’s Virisine Namata, 79, of Tokou Village on company progresses, the profits will be shared the whole national budget is perfect. seawall, which was destroyed by Tropical Cy- Ovalau Island was one of the first set of em- with the workers who are “the greatest asset clone Winston in 2016 ployees and began working in the company in for a company”.

Villagers learn valuable climate lessons

PRASHILA DEVI

ULNERABLE com- munities that are finally Vpicking up the pieces after Tropical Cyclone Winston wreaked havoc on their lives must not forget the catastrophes that climate change can bring. As the 21 families of Nauouo Vil- The newly-built homes at Nauouo Village on Ovalau. Photo: ERONI VALILI lage on Ovalau Island stepped into their new homes, which were the “As I have said countless times “phases exemplified the co-opera- tion, they are on the move again. There are 25 houses in the village, result of public-private partner- to the international community we tion of the Government, the Private However, the wife of a lay preach- but only 21 houses were destroyed ship, Prime Minister and COP23 need to work together to be able to Sector and the Local Community” er believes it was all God’s plan. during TC Winston. president Voreqe Bainimarama ensure that our communities are at a cost of $695,704.85. “I am thankful to God for his plans Grace Roads Farm provided reminded them of what had led to resilient to adverse weather condi- For Vitalina Lati, 50, of Verata, because we learnt some valuable $630,000 for the construction them losing their most basic neces- tion.” Tailevu, stepping into the house lessons. After the Prime Minister while the Government provided in sity - a roof over their head. The Nauouo Relocation Project, was a bittersweet moment because visited (after TC Winston) us we excess of $65,000 through the Di- “I feel that this commissioning which also involved the village it was just a month after her fam- were very grateful because he told visional Commissioner Eastern’s should also be a reminder to us of being moved to a slightly higher ily had moved into Nauouo Village us that the Government was going Office and the Department of En- the real dangers of climate change,” ground, was brought to fruition that TC Winston struck and now, to assist us with our housing,” Mrs ergy. the Head of Government said. in three phases with each of these as the homes are ready for occupa- Lati said. Sunday, August 12, 2018 5 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 A plea for unity in nation Take ownership of building ISAAC LAL your health: PM RIME Minister Voreqe NANISE NEIMILA facility all Fijians everywhere were urged to fundamental right of all Fijians. Bainimarama has urged take healthier steps in to realising that future “In the 2018-2019 Budget, which took effect PFijians to remain united EOPLE of Vatukarasa in Tailevu were on a personal level. just last week, we allocated a total of $382mil- to ensure a better Fiji for all. reminded to take ownership of their “It’s an exciting time to be alive for each of lion to improving the health of the Fijian He said it was important to Phealth and live a healthy lifestyle. you,” Prime Minister Bainimarama said. people, both by funding new capital projects note that Fiji and Fijians were This was message from Prime Minister “Don’t take it for granted. By practising prop- – hospitals and nursing stations like this one united more than ever before as Voreqe Bainimarama while officiating at the er hygiene, monitoring your health, exercising – and by recruiting highly-skilled medical per- he addressed devotees at a fire- opening of the new Vatukarasa nursing station. more, improving your diet and cutting down or sonnel to staff them.” walking pooja (prayer) at Bila- “At the end of the day, though, the most im- eliminating vices, you will be able to live out Prime Minister Bainimarama added that the levu in Sigatoka. portant investment that can be made in your your lives to the fullest and see that the best Government’s intention of constructing health Situated on the banks of the health is not made by Government – it is made days for Fiji that are yet to come.” centres was particularly to free up our larger Sigatoka River, the farming by you,” Prime Minister Bainimarama said. Prime Minister Bainimarama reminded those hospitals to become more specialised in the community holds this annual “Indeed, you must first take care of your- present of how Government was investing in services they offered. pooja to raise funds for charity. selves and your families because the best way the health sector to ensure a healthy popula- “The new Budget has dedicated more than Speaking to devotees at the to address any disease is not through treatment tion. $60m to new capital development of the health event, the Head of Government after-the-fact, but prevention before it takes “All across Fiji, we are expanding access to sector, representing a bold, aggressive step in warned the community to stay hold.” healthcare unlike ever before,” he said. tackling the many health issues facing ordi- away from politicians who pro- He said that as the Government looked to a “And with our Constitution, this commitment nary Fijians,” he said. moted their agenda along reli- healthier future for Vatukarasa with the new has been put into stone by including health as gious and racial lines. Attended by close to a thou- sand devotees from nearby farming settlements along Val- ley Road, Nadi, Lautoka and Navua, Prime Minister Baini- marama said differences along racial lines must never define Fiji. “We must all reject this way of thinking because it won’t bring us prosperity or peace,” he said. Prime Minister Bainimarama cautioned that if people come across anyone trying to divide Fijians, it was their duty not to accept such people in the soci- ety. “I may be here as a Christian, last year our Attorney-General was your invited guest, who is a Muslim. But while we both practise religions different from your own, that doesn’t lessen our appreciation of your faith,” he said. “We are lucky that religion doesn’t form some invisible wall that separates our country- men and women from one an- other, that’s simply not the way we do things in Fiji.” Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama marvels at the displatyed handcraft made by the women Prime Minister Bainimarama of Ra. INSET: Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama during the opening of the Ra Provincial Council meeting. Photo: ISAAC LAL urged Fijians who came across anyone trying to divide the communities not to accept such meeting, Mr Bainimarama said people in society. “Together, we Assurance the conditions of the roads were could keep such negative way very poorly managed and urged of thinking from our national over road sub-contractors to improve their life and protect the country’s service. progress.” “I wish to make this point Rajnesh Chand of Bilalevu, concerns known that the maintenance work ment and his office would closely an organising committee mem- carried out by sub contractors monitor road works, especially were improved. ber of the pooja, said funds ISAAC LAL at the moment is very poor, and those in rural areas. Mata-ni-tikina (representative) raised from annual event were there have been a lot of cases “My office continues to receive for Saivou district Pita Toga said donated to the less fortunate. RIME Minister Voreqe when the works done are sub- complaints from Fijians in rural road conditions were a major “This is a small way of rais- Bainimarama will person- standard,” he said. areas for whom these roads are a issue for villages in the highlands ing funds to assist our less for- Pally ensure the mainte- “This despite the fact that Gov- lifeline,” he said. and also those travelling through tunate brothers and sisters and nance of rural roads with the Fiji ernment invests millions in the Prime Minister Bainimarama Nakorotubu. those that are in the old peoples’ Roads Authority. upgrade and maintenance of our expressed concerns about quality “These roads are the main homes,” Mr Chand said. The Head of Government gave roads, yet it seems that the roads and timely maintenance of the link for vendors and the sick “We are thankful that the the assurance while responding to are not maintained well.” roads. and elderly and its maintenance Prime Minister is here and it concerns raised by various district Prime Minister Bainimarama He said he would personally should remain a priority given has given us an opportunity to representatives of Ra Province. said the improvement infrastruc- meet FRA officials to ensure that that access to medical and other strengthen our cause to give to Speaking during the recent ture for rural areas of Fiji was a road works, including mainte- facilities are quite a distance from our fellow Fijians.” two-day Ra Provincial Council priority for the Fijian Govern- nance and drainage systems, their villages,” Mr Toga said. 6 Sunday, August 12, 2018 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 CLIMATE CHANGE Presidency important for Pacific

NANISE NEIMILA change negotiation process but it draft of the Paris agreement and Island countries that came out to ensure that partnerships created has also shed light on issues that the work programme and will also clearly from all thematic talanoa flourish and new opportunities HE recent Climate Ac- have been particularly important witness the operationalising of the discussions and in the panel dis- identified. tion Pacific Partnership to the Pacific. Paris Agreement.” cussions. Moving forward, Minister Se- T(CAPP) Conference is “We are happy with the participa- Mr Daunivalu is hopeful that “The Climate Action Pacific ruiratu said COP23 Secretariat significant for small developing tion of all Pacific countries during all Pacific leaders will be able to Partnership – CAPP serves as a and the CAPP Technical Expert states in the Pacific because they the two day meeting, the submis- agree with the draft Paris Agree- very strong mechanism for forg- Working groups will be drafting discuss the implementation and sions they have made and the con- ment implementation document ing and strengthening partnerships key messages coming out from the progress of the Paris Agreement. tributions made by the civil so- but finance continues to be an is- in the region given the strong rep- conference, especially from the ta- The CAPP conference is equally ciety has been positive. We hope sue. resentation of partners actively in- lanoa sessions. important, says Fiji’s Chief Nego- to finalise a report but in terms of Fiji’s Climate Change High- volved.” “These messages will be collated tiator for the 23rd session of Con- preparation towards the upcoming Level Champion and Minister for “In the very short time it was and prepared for submission to the ference of Parties (COP23), Luke COP24, an important stop for us, Agriculture, Rural and Maritime established, the Fiji COP23 Presi- Talanoa Dialogue. You will be re- Daunivalu. the meeting that will convene in Development, National Disaster dency and partners of the CAPP ceiving these important outputs.” Expanding on this point, Mr Bangkok in September,” he said. Management and Meteorological have initiated initiatives both in He commended the contributions Daunivalu said not only has Fiji’s “This meeting is equally impor- Services Inia Seruiratu has made the region and globally.” made by the leaders at the second presidency at COP23 provided tant for Fiji and the Pacific be- the call for stronger collaboration He adds that it will be important CAPP conference. global leadership to the climate cause it looked into finalising the and partnership among Pacific that the CAPP remains supported

Fiji launches climate initiatives

PRASHILA DEVI

HE ocean is the very lifeblood of our people and it plays a very criti- Tcal role in regulating our climate. This was the message by the Attorney- General and Minister responsible for Cli- mate, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, at the launch of two key initiatives that are in line with the Ocean Pathway that was launched by Fiji at the 23rd Conference of Parties in Bonn, Germany, last year. The two initiatives, which were launched in the backdrop of Fiji successfully host- ing the 2nd Climate Action Pacific Partner- ship (CAPP) Conference in Suva late last Head of Korova Settlement Semiti Cama shares his experience on how the community has been able to month, are the Blue Pledge and the Pacific mitigate the growing effects of climate change. Islands Transportation Forum. During the launch at Albert Park, the A-G Traditional knowledge combats climate climate pointed out that as the region was constant- ly under the siege from worsening climate impacts, it was important to be conscious NANISE NEIMILA their traditional knowledge of masi-mak- of the relationship between climate change ing has somehow been the source of in- and the oceans- “along with the life it sus- S DESCENDENTS of sea voyag- come for their families. tains”. ers the people of Korova settle- Unise Bera, a mother and wife, shared “Fiji has been in a unique position to af- Ament on the Laucala foreshore in her story on how the women have been fect global change on the overlapping is- Suva believe that they have responsibility able to adapt to the impacts of climate sues, we led the world in the campaign for as guardians of the sea and stewards of change. oceans preservation as co-chairs of oceans the environment. At times there is sea-level rise “We also share the same concept that conference and currently as the serving With a population of about 60 people, and this happens every once in a as humans living on this planet we have President of COP23,” he said. this urban settlement is empowering oth- while but so far this has responsibility to look after our environ- Elaborating on the two initiatives, the A-G er communities around the country with ment. We have engaged in planning ad- said, the Blue Pledge was a private sector their level of resilience. not been an issue to the aptation projects and ensuring that our led partnership that will bring together Head of community Semiti Cama shared community. We rely on children learn from these activities.” players in the pearl market “to recognise his experience on how the community has the sea for our livelihood. The 23rd session of Conference of Par- sustainable practices in the industry and been able to mitigate the growing effects ties chief negotiator Luke Daunivalu said acknowledge those companies that reinvest of climate change. the inclusion of women and youths in the back into the pearl farming communities”. “Our people as descendents of sea voy- Head of Korova settlement climate change agenda has been of promi- The Pacific Islands Transportation Forum, agers that we have the responsibility to Semiti Cama nence during the establishment of the Ta- as the second initiative, will involve Fiji co- look after the sea and in return the sea will lanoa Dialogue in the negotiation process. hosting the event with Marshall Islands and look after us,” he said. “We have tried to ensure that provid- the University of the South Pacific (USP). “For us living at Korova we have wit- ing this opportunity for our women and “There the effort to decarbonise the Pa- nessed several cyclones and it’s been protect the ocean by keeping it clean. youths means providing that space to al- cific transport will take centre stage as amazing because we have never been af- “Climate change is already here and its low for their voices and opinions to be we showcase the latest in science for the fected. impacts are happening right before our heard,” he said. transport sector and establish clear nation- “At times there is sea-level rise and this eyes. In this settlement, we have planted “We have also included people with spe- al pathways for countries under regional happens every once in a while but so far mangroves all around to stop the tides cial needs to have this platform because transportation framework,” the A-G said. this has not been an issue to the commu- from coming in and we do this as a com- as it is the effects of climate change cuts The Blue Pledge was launched by Minis- nity. We rely on the sea for our livelihood. munity. No one here uses engine boats, across all issues in the society.” ter for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime De- This is where we get most our resources we come from a family of canoe carvers Mr Daunivalu has recognised and com- velopment, National Disaster Management from and it has protected us throughout and we stick to that tradition,” he said. mended the efforts shown by these groups and Meteorological Services, Inia Seruira- since our forefathers called this place a “We don’t want to pollute the ocean even in ensuring that climate change is being tu and the Pacific Transportation Forum home.” more. Because of the rise in sea level, communicated to the community level was launched by the Assistant Minister for Mr Cama said on a daily basis household we’re also asking parents to look after and that they understand on how well they Infrastructure and Transport, Vijay Nath. and other rubbish washed up the shoreline their children not to go far out.” can mitigate the effects of this phenom- and they pleaded with the people to help For women in the settlement, reviving ena. Sunday, August 12, 2018 7 NATIONAL MATTERS email: [email protected]; l @FijiRepublic; l Fijian Government; l visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj l phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS

PM officiates at RSMS students urged USP Open Day to maintain discipline PRIME Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has expressed how proud he is to see the many opportunities Government is providing for Fiji’s Attorney-General and Minister for Education Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum officiated at future leaders. the cadet pass out parade for the Ratu Sukuna Memorial School (RSMS) at Albert He says it is the realisation of a dream and a visionary agenda to Park last week. revolutionise all levels of education in the country, by putting more The A-G highlighted to the students the importance of discipline in their lives and children in classrooms than at any moment in Fiji’s history. ensuring that it is at the forefront of everything they do and aspire to do. Prime Minister Bainimarama’s comments came as he officiated at He also reiterated to use discipline as the driving force of patriotism. the University of the South Pacific’s Open Day recently. “Very soon you will become professionals working in our country and one He said the importance of education led to Government’s message I want to give to you is please use this discipline to become a lot more investment of more than $1billion in the education sector for patriotic about your country. What we need in Fiji is a lot more patriotism.” 2018-2019. The A-G was also accorded a traditional ceremony followed by a talanoa session. “Education is the most vital investment that any leader can make Photos: AZARIA FAREEN not only in his or her people but for the very future for the country he serves,” said Mr Bainimarama.. Photos: ERONI VALILI Conference discusses child therapy, trauma An inaugural conference that discussed aspects of child therapy was opened in Lami last week by Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa. Called “Come Play with Me Fiji” it aimed to educate, invigorate and build the capacity of social workers and allied professionals to be in a better position to deal with the trauma suffered by victims of domestic violence and natural disasters. It was attended by close to 30 representatives from government, civil society organisations and UNICEF including participants from Fiji, Australia, Italy, Switzerland and Israel. Photos: PRIYANKA LAL

8 Sunday, August 12, 2018 9 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj WEST DEVELOPMENT phone: 3301806 Stakeholders praise Golf event fosters breakdown penalty LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA sports tourism UGAR stakeholders have commended a new LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA Smill breakdown penalty concept by the Fiji Sugar Cor- PORTS tourism continues to rise to new poration (FSC) to aid affected heights with the recent hosting of the farmers in the event of a mill Sannual Fiji International at the Natadola break down. Bay Championship Golf Course The initiative was announced And, as highlighted by Minister for Industry, last month by FSC chief ex- Trade, Tourism, Lands and Mineral Resourc- ecutive officer Graham Clark es, Faiyaz Koya, it is an event that the Fijian and will result in FSC paying Government continues to proudly support farmers $5 per tonne of affect- since its inception in 2014. ed cane for mill breakdowns “Each year we have seen great results in that exceed six hours. terms of broadcast reach and marketing ex- “Farmers employ cane-cut- posure helping to position Fiji on the global ters and incur costs for food, stage,” Minister Koya said at the tournament’s and lorry drivers to transport closing ceremony. cane to the mills and if you The event is tri-sanctioned by the European break the chain the impact Tour, the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Austral- goes back to them with the asia and the Asian Tour and featured six local cost of that operation,” Mr players. Clark noted. “The level of exposure and marketing mile- Payouts will be procedural age this tournament generates is priceless and and follow an immediate Minister for Industry Trade and Tourism Faiyaz Koya says the level of exposure and marketing mileage Fiji International the add-on benefits to the Fijian tourism in- tournament generates is priceless and the add-on benefits to the Fijian tourism industry and our local communities have formal assessment of mill dustry and our local communities have been been remarkable. Photo: ISAAC LAL breakdowns to determine the remarkable,” Minister Koya added. 1000 students and teachers. national cup after beating Anthony Quayle. volume of affected cane, the “The Fiji International has done more than “The tournament has also provided our local Rugby may be Fiji’s token sport, but the lu- impact in each sector of cane just bring a spectacular golf tournament to our golfers the opportunity to play alongside high- crative and growing reach of golf continues yards or the mill concerned shores. It has laid a foundation for the con- ranking professionals. to foster a wider appreciation for this game, and a documented assessment tinued growth of this sport in Fiji. The West- “A total of six Fijian golfers participated in and a testament of sports tourism’s increasing that needs to be signed off by pac School Golf training clinics that has been this year’s Fiji International compared to four traction in the global travel market, with 132 all parties – the FSC and af- running for the past three years in our local in 2014.” players from 16 different countries teeing off fected cane farmers. schools has taught basic golfing skills to over India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar won the Fiji Inter- at the Fiji International. Fiji Sugar Cane Growers Council (SCGC) chief execu- tive officer Sundresh Chetty welcomed the announcement. “This will bring some relief Public-private to the growers and lorry op- erators,” he said. sector “We are happy with FSC for taking an unprecedented step of providing compensation to collaboration growers and lorry operators during mill breakdowns that last for more than six hours.” ‘critical’ Mr Chetty said while it was understood that it takes time ISAAC LAL for the mills to settle down at the initial start-up period, it HE Government strongly should not become a norm as believes that collaboration the growers incur huge costs Tbetween the private and in accommodating and feed- public sector is critical for pro- ing the growers. viding a healthy childhood for “The lorry drivers also go all Fijian children, says Minister through many challenges for Industry, Trade and Tourism waiting for long hours in the Faiyaz Koya. queue,” he said. Minister Koya made the com- Prominent Ba farmer Jagdish ment as he closed the 2018 ANZ Chand praised the initiative. Fiji 500 Cure Kids Fiji Oxygen “This Government has really Project on Denarau Island. helped revive the sugar in- The event marked the end of dustry and we are grateful for Participants during the 2018 ANZ Fiji 500 Cure Kids Fiji Oxygen Project on Denarau Island. Photo: ISAAC LAL a cycle around Viti Levu by 22 this mill penalty initiative,” he ANZ staff members from Aus- ment that allows our health care child health programmes by Cure new cases of childhood cancer said. tralia, New Zealand and Fiji, in industry to develop and improve,” Kids Fiji, which spans more than annually, particularly pneumo- “There is a chain of people partnership with local NGO Cure he said. a decade. nia and rheumatic heart diseases, from cane cutters to lorry driv- Kids Fiji, to raise funds for medi- “By working together, we will “The Oxygen Project is another Minister Koya noted the extreme ers who all contribute to the cal gas cylinders. understand each other’s issues perfect example - it addresses the importance of shaping and chang- harvesting of our cane during “We have said this over and over and effectively address matters pressing and challenging need in ing the way affected children are and compensation is good.” again, the private sector, non- pertaining to providing a heathy the Pacific to ensure, that those diagnosed and treated. The FSC Rarawai Mill reo- governmental organisations and childhood for all Fijian children.” needing oxygen and those with Participating cyclists closed pened last month after exten- medical experts are the engine Minister Koya praised the bank- severe hypoxic (oxygen-starved) their tour at the Sofitel Fiji Re- sive renovations, marking a of medical services while the ing group’s initiative, which is illnesses get all that is needed for sort car park and raised more than comeback from destructive Government is the provider of now into its second year and the them to survive.” $100,000. floods and consecutive tropi- adequate and enabling environ- research and evidence-based With Fiji diagnosing up to 30 cal cyclones in April this year.

10 Sunday, August 12, 2018 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NORTH DEVELOPMENT Islanders commended for preserving culture JOSAIA RALAGO

ALIA Villagers on Kioa Island have been commended for Smaintaining their rich culture by the Minister for Women, Chil- dren and Poverty Alleviation Mer- eseini Vuniwaqa during her visit last week. The islanders, who moved from Karoko Women’s Club members during a visit by the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa to their village in Cakaudrove earlier this month. Vaitupu Island in Tuvalu, first ar- Photo: JOSAIA RALAGO rived on Kioa in 1947. And 71 years since the first settlers arrived to Fiji, the islanders have kept their Tuvaluan culture, through the village rules, their traditional ceremonies and handicrafts which $1000 grant eases is a main source of income for their women. “In most places that I have vis- ited I get to hear the same story, where people have lost crafts they are known for. But here, culture is women’s woes everything, this is not only shown JOSAIA RALAGO find ways to cover for the travelling ex- ness grants, transportation has been made through the crafts but the demean- penses, clothes for the baby, food and so on. easier for elderly and so on,” Ms Temsy our in which we are treated by your HE $1000 provision for babies born “But now this weight has been taken off said. children as visitors in your village,” as of August 1 of this year will be our shoulders with the Government assuring “I remember during my time, my parents Minister Vuniwaqa said after she Tof great assistance for mothers in their assistance to us. and we their children moved to Labasa for was accorded a full traditional Tu- isolated rural and maritime communities. “And this is not the only way, there are better academic opportunities. They had to valuan welcome by the people. This was the sentiment expressed by the other incentives that we have witnessed struggle to pay our fees, our fare to school, She added it was important that cul- Karoko Women’s Club president in Caka- over the years that has made our life so our lunches and so on. ture and tradition was preserved and udrove, Lisi Koveni, during a visit by the much easier.” “But times have changed and the Govern- practised by the people. Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Kioa Islander Memita Temsy shared simi- ment has made education easier for our Speaking during the talanoa session, Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa to their lar sentiments, saying that Fijians in rural children, so we have no excuses in excel- Kioa Island Council chairman Loto village earlier this month. communities now had better opportunities ling in school or whatever venture we want Fiafia said that in this regard, they “Our source of income is limited because to live a much improved lifestyle for their to go into.” were requesting for a bakery where we rely heavily on the sea,” the mother-of- family and their communities. Minister Vuniwaqa was on a three-day tour they could bake Tuvaluan bread, eight said. “We have the free education scheme for at the Northern Division during the first which unlike some others, could be “When it comes to childbirth, we have to our children, social welfare assistance, busi- week of this month. preserved for up to two weeks. “The problem is we do not have a bakery and we are seeking assistance from the Government to help us con- struct one to help our women earn Govt machinery gift aids island VCO factory their livelihood,” Mr Fiafia said. JOSAIA RALAGO “With a bakery we could supply bread for the islanders and improve HE Banaban Virgin Co- the standard of living for women conut Oil (VCO) factory through their involvement in the Ton Rabi Island, off Vanua bakery business.” Levu, is expected to increase Kioa Women’s Association Presi- monthly production to 500 litres dent Grete Luisa said they also need- after being assisted with ma- ed a larger accommodation building chinery by the Government. for guests to be billeted in when they The VCO factory, which was come to the island. opened in 2014, has been raking Ms Luisa said that while a lot of a respectable amount of income people visited the island frequently, and providing employment for accommodation continued to be a people on the island. hindrance due to the shortage of Factory operations manager rooms in their current building. Terikano Takesau said while “We are requesting that the Govern- they directly employed six staff ment help us with the construction with people from the four vil- of a double story building, where the lages on the island supplied raw top apartment would be for accom- materials to the factory. modation purposes and the ground She said the provision of an ex- floor to be a handicraft centre where tra electric scraper and a coconut we can display our works.” milk extractor would boost their This business is to be operated by production. Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa (third from right) during the handing over of machinery to the Association. While receiving the machinery Banaban Virgin Coconut Oil factory operations manager Terikano Takesau. Photo: JOSAIA RALAGO Minister Vuniwaqa, while respond- from the Minister for Women, ing to these requests, said they could Children and Poverty Allevia- used to the help boost production 500 litres and with these new islanders to support the women’s facilitate them, but what they needed tion, Mereseini Vuniwaqa, Ms in the VCO factory,” she said. machinery, we will try our best economic empowerment efforts. was a proposal which has all proper Takesau said they would use the Ms Takesau said when they first to produce the 500 litres that She said research showed that documentation. machinery to the best of their started, their monthly output was we have always aimed for,” she this ultimately helped them eco- The Association has a membership abilities. at 200 litres and then it gradually said. nomically contribute to their of 82 women between the ages of 18 “We would like to thank the increased to the current produc- Minister Vuniwaqa, while ad- families, villages and communi- and 69 years. Government for this incentive tion rate of 300 litres per month. dressing the islanders at the ties. and these machines would be “But we have always targeted Tabwewa Village hall, urged the Sunday, August 12, 2018 11 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806

Agriculture technical officer Lautoka Kalesi Domolailai (left), with Mesake Nawaitauvou and Sesarina Nawaitauvou during the Agriculture Show in Nacula, Yasawa. A business built on nuts

SERENIA VILELE pursue the idea that we ents, she made her own Having gained exposure beyond had about the coconut washing and dishwash- the Yasawa Group, the couple HE unpredictability of the trees,” she said. ing paste. took part in various expos on the future is part of life’s big Shortly after, an offer With the successful run- mainland even displayed during Tthrills and this particu- came for the couple to ning of their business, the mini-Agriculture Show held in larly rings true for Mesake and attend training at the the Ministry of Agricul- Nacula Village. Sesarina Nawaitauvou, the entre- Centre for Appropriate When my husband brought me to ture under the Cottage The pinnacle of their business preneurial couple and owners of Technology and De- Programme assisted the was when they were awarded the Nawaitauvou Virgin Coconut Oil velopment (CATD) in the island I found out the life on couple in their business 2017 Value Adding Farmer of the Company. Nadave on the aspects the island, although there were with a generator and a Year award during the Western The couple made a life for them- on Resource Based grinder in 2016. Agriculture Show held in Nadi. selves on Navotua Village, one of Livelihood Training hotels creating employment, was Agriculture Techni- They also planted more than 120 seven villages of Nacula district Programme (RBLTP), hard. I looked around me for means cal Officer (Lautoka) coconut trees solely dedicated in the breathtaking and hotel- Income Generating In- Kalesi Domolailai said to their business and alongside it punctuated Yasawa archipelago, come. that could support my efforts the ministry recognised other agricultural produce such as by stumbling upon the riches of After that the couple and I found the tall coconut trees the Nawaitauvou’s per- cucumber, beans, tomatoes, bele coconuts. chose the establishment sistence in managing and moca. However, it has not been smooth of a homestay on the is- swaying calmly to the Yasawa their business despite the “We found this agricultural prac- sailing for Sesarina, 53, and her land as a viable source breeze as the answer to my challenges posed by their tice useful to our family especially husband Mesake, 55. of revenue for them. location. to our diet and it has changed the Originally from Nabouwalu While at Nadave, Mrs prayers. “They have in them the way we eat at home from the nor- Village in Bua, Sesarina had lit- Nawaitauvou engaged urge to move and expand mal seafood, we now have a com- tle knowledge of what life in the herself in the Appro- Fifty-three-year-old Sesarina Nawaitauvou to greater levels and with bination,” Mrs Nawaitauvou said. Yasawa Group was like when she priate Technology Pro- the assistance the minis- Building on from where they had was whisked away to Navotua gramme, a training try gave them, we have been in past years, the couple has Village. module on Virgin Co- seen a progress in their come through turbulent times to “When my husband brought me conut Oil and its byproducts. running a business and manufac- work, they have begun to produce achieve their dream. to the island I found out the life This was where she acquired the turing coconut byproducts flew to their own products which are dif- “Transport on the island is a on the island, although there were knowledge and skills to produce their aid. ferent from the usual byproducts problem and hiring is expensive hotels creating employment, was VCO and its byproducts such as “The couple stayed with us for and this is really motivating,” Ms and to combat the hardships we hard,” Mrs Nawaitauvou said. soap, body oil and body lotion. three months and we were blessed Domolailai said. face, we are on our way to pur- “I looked around me for means The couple was also introduced to have them teaching us what to “Running this business out on chasing our own fibreglass to help that could support my efforts and I to the idea of planting yasi (san- do, how to start a business and the maritime area takes a lot of pa- ease the problem of transportation found the tall coconut trees sway- dalwood) as a long-term goal. what other things we could pro- tience and perseverance and that to hotels and to the urban centres,” ing calmly to the Yasawa breeze In 2013, leading to their mission duce,” Mrs Nawaitauvou recount- is exactly what the couple have she said. as the answer to my prayers,” she of the establishment of their own ed. displayed with their market and “We have also started building said. business, the couple were again “We grasped everything we transportation and there has been our own homestay with the idea of The same sentiment was shared sent to the Coconut Centre in Mua, could from them and kept moti- an increase in production with the circulating the money within and by an American Peace Corp vol- Taveuni, for a two-week broaden- vating ourselves that we could do assistance given by the ministry.” a lot could be saved when we will unteer fondly known as Connor, ing of knowledge course, again on it, no matter the circumstances.” The couple supplies to the Blue have our own transport and supply who in 2010 committed himself coconut and its byproducts. Thereafter, the couple made use Lagoon Boutique and the Navo- to our own homestay. to steering the couple ahead with Equipped with knowledge on of their available resources and tua Village Homestay with their “Notice what the problem is de- the idea to make a buck from the coconuts and its by-products, the the knowledge they had acquired soaps and oils being sold at $7 per spite the environment, weigh out countless coconuts on the island. couple in 2015 applied for the to start their Nawaitauvou Virgin bottle and bar while dishwashing how you can combat it and with “During his term on the island Australian Business Volunteer Coconut Oil business – producing paste sold at $10 per pack, raking all your effort and determination, with us, he noticed the lifestyle programne to which an Australian kura and sandalwood soap, body in $280-$300 a month and $300 set your goals straight and without and hardships we faced and he couple, only known as Rob and oil, ginger-infusion and with a from the Homestay during the off- a doubt you will pull through,” encouraged and challenged us to Ronnor, who were specialists in little magic added to her ingredi- season. Mrs Nawaitauvou said.

12 Sunday, August 12, 2018 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Security strategy Competitive workforce is Govt’s aim ‘for every Fijian’ MEREANI GONEDUA He said the Government need- the future depended on innova- green energy, effective and en- MEREANI GONEDUA ed to harness those abilities, tion and becoming smarter in the vironmentally friendly transport HE Government has a vi- along with their inherent creativ- way we do things. systems, security for inhabitants, IJI’S first National Security sion to establish and de- ity, for the greater benefit of Fiji “In this regard, the Fijian Gov- green building construction, Strategy is a “People’s Strat- Tvelop a talented and com- and the Fijian people. ernment’s 5-Year and 20-Year technology advancement and Fegy” and is being formulat- petitive workforce. “We would like to encourage National Development Plan, sets new techniques for solid waste ed after several consultations with Minister for Industry, Trade, our young people to think out- the foundation for building of vi- management—all for the pur- the general public. Tourism, Lands and Mineral side the box and make Fiji a hub brant cities and towns,” he said. pose of promoting a clean and This was revealed by National Resources Faiyaz Koya says the of innovation for the Pacific, and “Hence, a special Smart City green environment. Security and Defence Council Government also aims to equip the world,” Minister Koya said Programme will ensure that “In addition, the enhancement Secretariat director general Timoci young people with the knowl- “We want them to be leaders in towns and cities adapt to global of traffic management plans is a Natuva. edge to succeed in the modern business, civil society and gov- modern management practices, crucial component of the Smart Mr Natuva stressed that some marketplace, with the confidence ernment, putting their ideas at better urban management and City Programme.” of the reasons Fiji had to have a that they can achieve greatness. the forefront of Fiji’s develop- fresh foods markets will be re- He said the Smart City Chal- National Security Strategy. Minister Koya made the com- ment, with their innovative spirit structured and redeveloped, lenge could not be more timely “The reality is that whatever hap- ment while speaking to tertiary carrying our nation into the fu- where needed. because it fitted well with what pens around the globe will certain- students who participated at the ture.” “The programme will ensure the Government set out to do in ly have an impact on Fiji. The fact Smart-Challenge competition in Minister Koya said the survival that town and cities promote the next five to 20 years. is that the security environment is Suva recently. of any country or its industries in green growth initiatives, such as always evolving,” he said. “The new and emerging security threats and challenges, if you read and follow the news and media re- ports we can clearly see that many things have changed and the World is changing very fast. Resilience leads to “The Fiji National Security Strat- egy is a People’s Strategy. From the initial consultations before the draft National Security Strategy Frame- work was developed, the team went $144K project around Fiji for public consulta- tions; to all villages, and through- out the divisions, ministries and institutions for comments from the people on how their views on the National Security Strategy Frame- work, upon the teams return then the draft write-up on the strategy commenced. “The strategy involves the people and all members of the public. Na- tional security is everyone’s busi- ness. Mr Natuva said the strategy aims to establish a coherent and forward looking Security Strategy for Fiji so as to: - nurture and instil pride in nation- al institutions and their integrity - establish a responsive, modern, inclusive and efficient security structure, to develop our assets, in- frastructure, institution and systems - assist in the favourable security of the regional and international environment and to better utilize increased development opportuni- ties derived from Strategic Partner- ship. Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Lands and Mineral Resources Faiyaz Koya after officially opening the Babale Bures, an eco-tourism project funded by the Fijian Government, at “The security strategy envisaged Silana Village, Dawasamu in Tailevu. Photo: ERONI VALILI beyond Fiji and offered a broad MEREANI GONEDUA Fiji. the community. concept of security and national “I thank the Government for its contribu- The Babale Bures were officially opened security with an appropriate con- VILLAGE that was severely dam- tion to our project. After the devastation by the Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, text of security in the present but aged by Tropical Cyclone Winston caused by TC Winston, we were all disheart- Lands and Mineral Resources Faiyaz Koya. in readiness for the future.” A has shown resilience to bounce back ened, but we knew that we had to do some- Minister Koya said these types of project Mr Natuva said the strategy after the opening of a new youth eco-tour- thing to assist with village developments and which focuses on sustainable development, allowed renewed relationships ism project. with education,” Mr Rabele said. complement the Fijian Government’s work domestically and globally and the Silana Village located in the interior of Da- “With the revenue earned so far we have towards achieving a $2.2billion tourism in- opportunity to review country’s wasamu in Tailevu opened its new Babale managed to send about nine of our youths for dustry. security structures and systems. Bures, an eco-tourism project funded by the tertiary education and we also provide them “The Government believes that the best and Fijian Government and village youths at a with allowances every month. Apart from most effective way to economically empow- cost of $144,399. this we also contribute to village develop- er the rural youth, is to identify what they do must read The four bure, currently being used by the ments. best and provide them the necessary support NATIONAL SECURITY Global Vision International, will be a tour- “The idea to come up with having tourist to achieve that vision,” he said. ist accommodation after three years and now accommodations came about after we saw “I would like to remind the Silana com- In simple terms is the security of a nation has been generating $ 3333 a month for the tourist visiting our village. Now that we have munity at large, that the Fijian Government’s state like Fiji, including its citizens, economy, and institutions, and is regarded as a duty of youths. four we are thankful to the Government for contribution towards the construction of government. Silana Youth member and accommodation assisting us with completing our project and these bures is a leg-up and not a hand-down. National Security is now widely understood to caretaker Meli Rabele, 40, stated that reve- helping us with other projects.” Hence, you need to take full ownership of include Traditional and Non-traditional security issues, including economic security, energy nue from the accommodation was being used Mr Rabele also highlighted that the four the business and ensure that it flourishes and security, environmental security, food security, for village developments, education and the bure belonged to the people of Silana and grows.” cyber security etc. rest is being invested with the Unit Trust of were operated and managed by the youths in

Sunday, August 12, 2018 13 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 Power to more Fijians

MEREANI GONEDUA power supply to their residence or community assessment for house wiring works will be car- through a representative, with evidence of own- ried out along the total budget requirements for TOTAL of 4210 Fijian families will ership or consent of legal landlord/landowner. the project. Apart from its rural electrification soon have access to electricity around “Upon receiving requests the EFL Planning projects, EFL also has plans to develop more A the country in the new financial year, and Design Department will survey and come renewable energy schemes in the country. which begins on August 1. up with appropriate design and issue a quota- The schemes include the biomass – Waste to Naceva Fish Export Limited owner This is after the Government provided tion for power supply to the Ministry of Infra- Energy Plant in Central Viti Levu, solar – 4 x Osea Batiweti. $37.56million to Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) for structure and Transport,” Mr Patel said. 5MW in partnership with the Private Sector rural electrification. He explained that the designs would include (Sigatoka to Rakiraki corridor), hydro – up- Under the allocation, 424 families receive the extension of high-voltage line plus step- per Wailoa/Qaliwana Diversion Project and the Export electricity in the Central Division, 2050 in the down transformer or low-voltage line or both, Lower Ba Project. Western Division and 1736 in the Northern Di- from the last point of EFL grid closest to the The Government, through EFL, has multiple firm eyes vision. applicants’ houses. electrification projects that have been under- EFL chief executive officer Hasmukh Patel An assessment, Mr Patel said, would be car- taken for the past many years and this is likely bigger fish said Fijians wishing to have access to electricity ried out by the Ministry of Infrastructure and to continue with wider distribution of Housing RUPENI VATUBULI are encouraged to write to EFL for extension of Transport once it receives a quotation and an and Development. ACEVA Fish Ex- port Limited, one of the 11 compa- MSBG helps niesN given a leg-up by the National Export Strategy, Leweni has performed exception- ally well since it began op- cover costs erations in 2014. The company employs up RUPENI VATUBULI to 50 Fijians and received the grant from Minister for IT IS the vision of the Fi- Industry, Trade, Tourism, jian Government to ignite Land and Mineral Resourc- “the entrepreneurial spirit in es Faiyaz Koya recently. all Fijians,” An overwhelmed owner says Min- Osea Batiweti said the ister for In- company has its share of dustry, Trade problems in trying to export and Tourism to the US market because Faiyaz Koya. of strict compliance issues Mr Koya enforced by the US Food Tamani Leweni. made the com- and Drug Administration ment as he handed out Micro and He said compliance issues Small Business Grants to 1214 sought by the federal agen- residents of Sigatoka. cy included strict guide- Among the recipients was lines for the extraction, 34-year-old Tamani Leweni. transportation, processing Mr Leweni, who had previously and exporting of fish from set up a neighbourhood canteen Fiji to the United States of to help start his yaqona business, America. said some shops in the Sigatoka ‘We were not able to meet area were selling low grade yaqo- this high standard because na and people were complaining Acting Permanent Secretary for Communications Sharvada Sharma (left), and Attorney-General and Minister for Economy we lacked the funds to buy it about. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum during the 2018-2019 National Budget roadshow at the Fiji National University (FNU) campus in Samabula. the machinery,” Mr Bati- Photo: AZARIA FAREEN “I’m very thankful to this Gov- weti said. ernment for giving me an oppor- “You have to understand tunity to prove myself,” he said. WiFi hotspots make studying easier that this machines cost “This grant will be used to buy thousands to acquire and yaqona directly from famers in- PRIYANKA LAL FNU, the idea was to ensure that ber and password on their digital now I’m just happy that my stead of the middlemen, which students had access to the best devices. business can now afford to most do here. The grant will HE access to free, high internet connectivity. Second year Computer Science buy these machines.” cover cost of transportation and speed and unlimited WiFi “Students will now get WiFi and Information Systems student He thanked the Govern- yaqona. Tservices for Fiji National 24-7 with increased speed and Vilisi Waqatabu – after using the ment as the grant they re- “The demand for good quality University (FNU) students at the bandwidth so you can get more WiFi with increased speed and ceived will be invested in a yaqona is there, but nowadays three campuses under the digital- capacity with your WiFi,” the bandwidth – thanked the Govern- new freezer truck that will because of the high price of yaqo- Fiji initiative will make studying A-G said. ment for coming up with such help their company meet na most businesses are dropping easier for them. “We want you to have good initiatives as part of modernising exporting regulations while their quality just to increase quan- The initiative is for tertiary stu- internet connectivity and hope- education. ensuring that the fish are tity in order to make more money. dents at FNU’s Samabula, Nasinu fully, one day be better than other “When I do my assignments at in perfect condition during “It’s the people who suffer at and Natabua campuses. universities. home, sometimes the internet transported. the end of the day, my business It is an initiative under digitalFi- “We are investing a lot of connectivity is poor,” she said. Furthermore, he said, the will set the standard of quality ji and powered by Walesi, which money into the FNU.” “This is frustrating because it grant would be used to buy kava being sold in Sigatoka and brings about a digital revolution The Government had set aside disrupts my research, but with the an ice machine to help keep through Facebook I will market to the country and into the lives $19million for Walesi to further new WiFi hotspot at the Nasinu the fish in pristine condition my product,” Mr Leweni said. of Fijians. the digitalFiji initiative. campus, we are able to get high before being transported to He aims to have kava shops all It also puts essential services Walesi chairman and Solicitor- speed connectivity in our lecture the airport for export. over Fiji and hopes to export by provided by the Government at General Sharvada Sharma said rooms as well.” The 11 companies that 2022. their fingertips. they would work with the FNU The trade diploma student from received approximately Minister Koya said that through While rolling out the free WiFi under the digitalFiji initiative Muanikoso Housing added that $1.7million in grants will the MSBG programme, 22,145 hotspots at the Samabula and to install free high-speed WiFi the new initiative was impressive use it to upgrade infra- micro and small entrepreneurs Nasinu campuses this week, At- across 24 campuses around Fiji because it helped her download structure, to procure of had been assisted, which has had torney-General and Minister for in the coming weeks. research documents much faster value adding machines and an impact on the lives of 110,725 Education and Communication FNU students would be able compared with the network they equipment and address Fijians, with Government’s in- Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said with to connect to the network using used before. supply-side constraints, vestment of $21.4million. the Government fully funding the their student identification num- usually faced by exporters.

14 Sunday, August 12, 2018 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 New mollusc species found in Fiji

EMI KOROITANOA

HE Ministry of Fish- eries will protect the recent discovery of the Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum (sitting 10th from left) with Minister for Health and Medical Services Rosy Akbar (sitting 11th from left), Minister for T Waterways and Environment Dr Mahendra Reddy (sitting 12th from left) and British High Commissioner to Fiji Melanie Hopkins (sitting 9th from left) with participants at the Arts and new species of Nautilus in Sa- Plastic Dialogue. Photo: EMI KOROITANOA vusavu waters by two Ameri- can scientists. Ministry of Fisheries direc- tor Aisake Batibasaga said the highly-endangered species Fiji, British would be protected under Fi- ji’s Endangered and Protected Species Act. Nautiluses, which are ma- partnership rine molluscs containing ed- ible meat, have been given the proposed name of “Nautilus Vitiensis”. “I believe that under the for art gallery United Nations Food and Ag- riculture Organization code of NATASHA BEGUM a form of expression. It is a form practice, we’ll need to come of commentary on your way of up with a management plan,” IJI can expect its first Na- life. Mr Batibasaga said. tional Gallery of Contem- “We have seen many fantastic art He added that with the assis- Fporary Art by mid-2020, pieces and a lot of these people are tance of the two American sci- says the Attorney-General and very good artists, but they sort of entists, Professor Peter Ward Minister for Economy Aiyaz fall by the wayside because there’s and Doctor Gregory Barord, Sayed-Khaiyum. no actual support bases for them the management plan was The Gallery, a partnership pro- and it becomes a loss form of ex- bound to take place within the ject between the Fijian Govern- pressing yourself and that is what next three to six months. ment and the British Council, will this environment should also do.” Dr Barord, a professor in ma- provide a platform for artists to The A-G added they were very rine biology from Iowa, said express themselves and display keen on allowing young people to that they had genetic informa- their work. be able to get lessons in artwork tion indicating that this Nauti- “One of the issues in Fiji is that and harness their raw talent. lus species was different from we have not necessarily provided The Gallery will be situated at others of its kind. a space for our young people to the St. Stephen’s Building on Vic- “Its shell and animal are very come and express themselves,” toria Parade in Suva, and the A-G different as well,” Dr Barord the A-G said. says various works will be carried said. “Any modern nation-state lets out to ensure it meets the require- Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum during the Arts and “That’s the other part that loose, so to speak, its music, its ments and standards a gallery is to Plastic Dialogue at Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva. Photo: AZARIA FAREEN helps us distinguish that Fiji is arts, and its literature because it is entail. just so different than anything else,” he added. Prof Ward, a Biology profes- Giant clams successful running of giant clam sor at the University of Wash- nurseries for eco-tourism purpos- ington, said that they would ‘more than es” Mrs Sharma said. be displaying a comparison Wakaya Private Island Resort of the whole type at the Suva just food’ civil and grounds manager Niu- Museum. maia Niumataiwalu said they were “It will be formally defined RUPENI VATUBULI grateful for the ministry’s help be- by four of us in a scientific cause the giant clam programme publication that we will sub- OR years giant clams have would help boost Wakaya’s tourist mit eminently as it is written been considered a foreign destination profile. out.” Fand local delicacy. Furthermore, the ministry However, there’s more to this has been allocated a budget of than meets the eye as giant clams $300,000 for its operations. must read play an important role in reef bio- This will be used for machinery, WHAT IS A NAUTILUS? diversity as they help build the reef infrastructure, spawning cycle, framework. manpower and the transferring of The clams large size and unusual Since 2014, Makogai has produced giant clams to restock Fiji’s reefs. clams to cages in order conserva- The chambered or pearly Photo: SUPPLIED nautilus is a cephalopod (a shapes further add to topographic tion and tourism purposes. type of mollusc)—a distant diversity in the reef while keeping is the “Tridacna gigas”, which can island of Makogai,” she said. Giant clams are protected inter- cousin to squids, octopi, and the sea water clean, as they filter weigh more than 200 kilograms “It takes several months from nationally under the Convention of cuttlefish. Unlike its colour- large volumes of water and absorb and measure over a metre and was spawning to the actual releasing of International Trade on Endangered changing cousins, though, nutrients. recently re-introduced into Fiji the clams into ocean nurseries.” Species (CITES) and in Fiji under the soft-bodied nautilus lives The Ministry of Fisheries has from Australia. “We try to set up as many nurser- the Endangered and Protected inside its hard external shell. been increasing the population The once-commonly found spe- ies in Fiji and one of the communi- Schedule (EPS). The shell itself has many of giant clams (or “vasua” as it is cies in Fiji were overexhausted ties that stepped up to help us was Those individuals who are closed interior chambers or commonly known in iTaukei) on mostly by fishermen from foreign Moturiki. caught will face penalties between “compartments.” The animal resides in the the island of Makogai. vessels that led to its extinction “They approached us and in- $10,000 and $50,000 while busi- shell’s largest chamber, Since 2014, Makogai has pro- from Fiji waters. formed us of their intentions of nesses can face penalties from while the other chambers duced giant clams to restock Fiji’s Fisheries Ministry acting princi- having a giant clam nursery and $50,000 to $100,000. function like the ballast tanks reefs. pal research officer Saras Sharma we glad to say that it still exists The public is urged contact of a submarine. This is the This has greatly contributed to highlighted some of the conserva- today. the Ministry of Environment on secret to how the nautilus enhancing giant clam stock levels tion efforts for giant clams. “We are already working with Ta- 3311699 if they see anyone har- swim. in several places. “Spawning and the early nursery varua Island Resort, Mana Island vesting or selling giant clams in One of the species in particular of clams are taken care of on the Resort and Wakaya Island in the Fiji.

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Attorney-General and Minister for Education Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum being accorded the Guard of Honour during the Ratu Sukuna Memorial School passing out parade at Albert Park in Suva. Photo: AZARIA FAREEN DISCIPLINE Attorney-General at cadets’ parade

NATASHA BEGUM parade for Ratu Sukuna Memorial School in our day-to-day living” “What we need in Fiji is a lot more pat- (RSMS) at Albert Park last week. The A-G reiterated the use of discipline riotism. Patriotism is not only about being ISCIPLINE must always be at “This is a wonderful display of disci- as the driving force of patriotism. proud when Fiji wins the 7s or some the forefront of everything one pline and discipline, of course, is very, “Very soon you will become profession- rugby tournament, but by doing in your Daspires to do, says Attorney-Gen- very important in all our lives,” the A-G als in your different professions working profession what you have been trained in eral and Minister for Education Aiyaz stressed. in our country and one message I’d like to the best of your ability.” Sayed-Khaiyum. “Whether it is the discipline about the to give to you is please use this discipline The A-G acknowledged the participa- The A-G highlighted this message to way we eat, the way we interact with each to become a lot more patriotic about your tion of cadets at the parade and wished students during the cadet passing-out other and with other people in the society country,” he said. them well in their future endeavours. SUNDAY AUGUST 12, 2018 l ISSUE 16 - VOL 9 l 8 PAGES fIjI foks

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A’KI dolava ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama na nodra wai ni gunu savasava vou ena koro ko LWailotua e Tailevu ena macawa sa oti. E sauma vakailavotaka na cakacaka oqo na vale ni volavola ni Paraiminisita ka saumi mai ena Small Grants Scheme ena rauta ni $91,000. Vakaraitaka ko PM Bainimarama ni uma ilavo oqo e votai vakatabakidua mera vukei kina na lewe ni vanua ena noda vanua. Kuria okoya ni dina ga ni duidui ka veituyaki na vanua era dau vukei mai na ilavo oqo era duavata tiko na kedrai inaki oya mera laveti kina na bula raraba ni lewenivanua. Na koro ko Wailotua era dau taki wai ni guni mai ena uciwai io nikua era sa gunu wai savasava mai na paipo. Vakavinavinaka ki Paraiminisita Bainimarama na Turaga Tui Wailevu ko Ratu Savenaca Bose ena kena mai dolavi na Wailotua water project. Wili ena veivakatorocaketaki oqo e dua na qaqi ni wai ka rauta ni 45,000 na lita na wai e rawa ni tawana ka rawa ni qarava kina na lewe ni vanua ena wai ni gunu savasava ka mera bulabula vinaka kina na lewe ni vanua kei ira na wekadra. “Au marautaka vakalevu na noqu mai tiko nikau me baleta na soqo ni dolavi ni wai ni gunu savasava oqo ena nomuni vanua,” kaya ko PM. “Sa na oti vakadua na nomuni dau leqataka na memuni wai ni gunu ena veisiga me vaka ni sa mai dolavi nikua na wai ni gunu savasava.” “Na tuvaka vakailavo oqo ena 2018-2019 e solia tale edua na cagi ni bula vou ena sasaga ni Ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama kei na Turaga na veivakatorocaketaki me baleta na vuvale ka me rawa ni Tui Wailevu ko Ratu Savenaca Bose ena soqo ni dola da veimaliwai vinaka ka veiwekani vinaka sega walega ni Wailotua Water project e Tailevu ena macawa sa oti. vakalewe ni vanua ka vakamatavuvale talega.” iTaba: ERONI VALILI iTaba: ERONI VALILI PM: Saumi vale ko ira na ivakailesilesi ni matanitu SOLO LEWANAVANUA ni levu na veuqaravi vakamatanitu sa ko ira na vakailesilesi vakamatanitu,” moni vakailavo ka ra vakavaletaki ko vaka edau guilecavi me tara noda vale kaya ko PM Bainimarama. ira qoka,” kaya ko PM Bainimarama. A na rawa ni ra vakalevutaka na vuniwai vata kei na nasi baleta na “Baleta e dua na kauwai levu e dau tu “Sega wale ga ni ko ira na qasenivuli na nodra rawa ka vakailavo na ivota ni ilavo. vei ira ni dau tukuna da kaya mada “ni ko ira na vakailesilesi vakamatanitu,” Slewe ni vanua ena veikoro keva- Na matanitu sa qai cakacaka tiko lesi kina colo kei Ra era na vakasama- kaya ko PM Bainimarama. ka era tara vale me ra vakayagataka yani oqo na tara nodra vale na qaseni- taka mada e vei eratou nalai tu kina na “E dua na kauwai levu e dau tu vei na ivakalesilesi vakamatanitu. vuli kei na nodra vale na vuniwai na noqu veitamani se noqu veitinani. Na ira ni dau tukuna da kaya mada “ni Oqori na itukutuku mata ni davui ka nasi o ira na cakacaka vakamatanitu. vale cava? Na kauwai ya e rawa nida lesi kina colo kei Ra era na vakasama- solia ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Baini- SA kerei ira na vanua ratou dabe tiko vakaceguya na nodra kauwai meda taka mada e vei eratou nalai tu kina na marama vei ira na lewe ni vanua ena na vale e 4 ni vanua vakaturaga ko Ra veivuke mada na veikoro ena tara noqu veitamani se noqu veitinani. Na yasana vakaturaga ko Ra. mera tara nodra vale mada na qaseni- nodra vale dua se rua soli mada yani vale cava? Na kauwai ya e rawa nida “Me vakayagataki kina na Location vuli vata kei ira na cakacaka vakama- vei ira na qasenivuli ni tu na nodra al- vakaceguya na nodra kauwai meda Allowance ka solia tiko na Matanitu tanitu. lowance mera sauma na nodra tiko,” veivuke mada na veikoro ena tara vei ira na vakailesilesi vakamatanitu Tukuna ko PM Bainimarama ni tiko kaya ko PM Bainimarama.“Sa qai nodra vale dua se rua soli mada yani okati kina na qasenivuli, nasi kei na vei ira na cakacaka vakamatanitu era neitou cakacaka tiko yani oqo na tara vei ira na qasenivuli ni tu na nodra al- vuniwai era veiqaravi ena loma ni dau lesi kina taudaku ni koro levu nodra vale na qasenivuli kei na nodra lowance mera sauma na nodra tiko,” colo se veiyanuyanu ena noda vanua,” na ilavo na location allowance mera vale na vuniwai na nasi o ira na caka- kaya ko PM Bainimarama. kaya ko PM Bainimarama. sauma vei ira na taukei ni vanua me caka vakamatanitu,” tukuna ko PM Marautaka na tikina oqo na mata ni Kuria ko PM Bainimarama ni ra dau vakailavo taka na tara vakavale. Bainimarama. tikina ko Saivou ko Pita Toga. lako mai veiqaravi na ivakalesilesi “E levu tu na kau tu oqo me tara kina “Sa dua tiko noqu kerekere vua na “Sa dua na vakasama vinaka baleta ena veiyasana, dau cakacaka ni ma- na vale so na project lalai tu vei ke- vanua ratou dabe iko a vale e va ni ni sa rawa ni dua tale na ivurevure ni tanitu me tara na koronivuli se vale muni na veikorokoro.” vanua vakaturaga ko Ra. Moni tara ilavo vinaka vei ira na tu ena neimami ni wai kei na so tale na veiqaravi ka “Rawa ni oni tara na vale nei qaseni- mada na nodra vale na qasenivuli vata veikoro ni keimami tara nodra vale na guilecavi na nodra vale. vuli ni solia mera sauma na nodra kei ira na cakacaka vakamatanitu.” vakailesilesi me vaka sa veivakauqeti Kaya okoya ni dau noda cakacaka ni curu e loma.” “E tiko vei ira na ilavo na location tiko kina ko PM Bainimarama,” e matanitu na tara valenibula ka baleta “Sega walega ko ira na qasenivuli allowance mera sauma vei kemuni tukuna ko Toga. email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASANA visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 Namaki na dodo ni wai Tubu ni isau ni ni gunu ki Moturiki tamata cakacaka SOLO LEWANAVANUA SOLO LEWANAVANUA A vakaraitaka vei ira mai Ovala u kei Mo- A itukutuku marautaki vei ira Sturiki na turaga na na tamata cakacaka ni PAFCO Paraiminisita ni noda vanua Nmai Ovalau na nona sa kaciva- ko Josaia Voreqe Bainima- ka ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainima- rama ni sa dodonu mera nan- rama ni sana tubu na kedra isau vaka- amaki na lewe ni vanua ena cakacaka ena 12.5 na pasede. yanuyanu ko Moturiki ni sa “Na tubu ni kemuni isau esa vakadon- vakarau dodo yani na medra uya na Matabose e Cake ni kabani ena wainigunu mai Ovalau ka ika 27 ni Jiulai 2018,” tukuna ko PM veitokoni kina na Matanitu. Bainimarama. “Na tubu ni isau oqo e baleti kemuni na lewe 1,188 na tamata cakacaka ni PAFCO ka na saumi lesu me tekivu ena Janueri ni 2018.” “Na kabani ni PAFCO sa nuinui ni bula vakailavo ena yanuyanu ko Ova- lau ka se tekivu sara ena 54 na yabaki Sa ka ni marau dina vei sa sivi ena gauna e se dau vakau Tuna au meu vakaraitaka vei tiko kina ki Japani.” “Na veiveisau vovou esa vakayacori kemuni ni sa vota tiko na oqo ena PAFCO ena sega walega ni Matanitu e $3.2 na milioni vukea na bula vakailavo e Ovalau e me dodo kina na memuni vakakina e Ovalau raraba.” wai ni gunu mai Bureta “Mai rawata na tubu e $1.8m na ka- ki Moturiki. Ko ni sa na bani ena 2017 kau vakavinavinaka kina Vosa tiko vei ira na ivakalesilesi ni kabani na PAFCO ko Paraiminisita Bainimarama ena nodra veisiko kina Matabose e cake ni kabani,” tuku- ena macawa sa oti. iTaba: ERONI VALILI qai gunu wai savasava na ko PM. kina na lewe ni walu na koro kei na rauta ni 858 na matavuvale ena yanuyanu ko Moturiki.

Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama

“Sa ka ni marau dina vei au meu vakaraitaka vei kemuni mai Moturiki ni sa vota tiko na Matanitu e $3.2 na milioni na dola me dodo kina na me- muni wainigunu mai Bureta ki Moturiki,” tukuna ko PM Bainimarama. “Ko ni sana qai gunu wai savasava kina na lewe ni 8 na koro kei na 858 na mata- Ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama kei ira na manidia kei na lewe ni matabose ni kabani na PAFCO ena nodra veisiko voli kina. iTaba: ERONI VALILI vuvale ena yanuyanu ko Mo- turiki.” Qoka me se qai isevu ni gauna me vakadrodroi yani Veivakatorocaketaki e PAFCO kina na wai mai Ovalau ki Moturiki kasa itukutuku ni SOLO LEWANAVANUA ni, na tamata cakacaka, kei vakavinakataki na vale ni sa kauta laivi na Matanitu veigauna ni yanuyanu oqo. na lewe ni vanua e Ovalau cakacaka ni PAFCO.” na VAT ni isau ni Tuna ni Na yanuyanu ko Moturiki e A nona dolava raraba ena nona a veisiko “Vaka kina e $1.7m ka votai PAFCO ka sa vakabala- tiko kina na koro ko Daku, ko Paraiminisita kina. mai na ituvatuva vakailavo vutaki talega me dua na ya- Naicabecabe, Nasauvuki, NVoreqe Bainimara- “Sa na levu cake na Tuna e ni Matanitu ni 2017-2018 me baki na kena vakalailaitaki Nasesara, Navuti, Niubasaga, ma na vale ni vakabatabata- rawa ni maroroi kina e 3000 vakavinakataki kina na bai ni na ivakacavacava ni isau ni Savuna, Uluibau, Yanuca kei taki ika na kabani na PAF- kina 4,000 na tani vaka me- ua ni PAFCO ka vakacacani yaya e dau volia na PAFCO Wawa. CO ena koro turaga makawa teriki (metric tonnes),” tuku- ena cagilaba ko Winston. me vukea nona bisinisi.” Na yanuyanu oqo e 10.4 e Ovalau, Levuka, sa na na ko PM Bainimarama. E namaki me sa na cava na “Ni kua sa taukena na Ma- na kilomita vakarivirivi na vukea me rawaka vakalevu “Na Matanitu esa vukea oti kena cakacaka ena vula ko tanitu e 99.6 na sea ni PAF- kena levu. E kilai tani talega kina na kabani. na PAFCO ena $9 na mil- Okotova,” tukuna ko PM CO ka sa dua na ivurevure ni ni a kune kina na ivovo ni Oqori na veivakadeitaki nei ioni ena kena tara na vale Bainimarama. ilavo tudei e Ovalau raraba kuro makawa ka se tu sara PM Bainimarama vei ira na ni vakabatabatataki ika oqo “Na ituvatuva vakailavo ena loma ni 54 na yabaki,’ ena gauna ni kawa tamata na vakailesilesi e cake ni kaba- vaka kina e $11m ena kena ni Matanitu ni yabaki sa oti tukuna ko PM Bainimarama. Lapita.

2 Siga Tabu, 12 ni Okosita, 2018 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASANA visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 Vakayaco bose na itabagone SOLO LEWANAVANUA Ciqomi e $45m na

AKAYACORI na imatai ni veitalanoa Vvakalewe ni vanua me baleta na vakavoui ni ivoladu- sidusi ni nodra qaravi na ita- tubu ni Fiji Airports bagone ena noda vanua ena ya- baki vakailavo 2018-2019. SOLO LEWANAVANUA Dolava na veitalanoa oqo na Minisita ni iTabagone kei na AWATA e $45milioni na ka- Qito, Laisenia Tuitubou ka bani na Fiji Airports Limited uqeti ira kina mera vakaraitaka Rena tubu vakailavo ena 2017. vakadodonu na nodra nanuma Na ilavo se tubu oqo esa mai vaka- kei na so na vanua era nanuma curumi kina na pausi ni matanitu me ni rawa ni vakavinakataki. vaka era laki ciqoma na Vunilawa “Vei kemuni na soqosoqo ni ka Minisita ni Rawaka vakailavo. itabagone kei na itabagone Vakavinakataki ira na ivakalesilesi raraba ena noda vanua, na kei na manidia ni kabani ko Vuni- ivoladusidusi oqo e baleti ke- lawa. muni. Keitou via rogoca na “Na kabani oqo na Fiji Airports edua nomuni nanuma ka me keitou na sabolo vinaka ni kabani ni matani- veisautaka kina eso na gagadre tu,” kaya o koya. e tiko me sotavi kina na nomuni “Sa tubu me 1000 na pasede ka bula vakaitabagone,” kaya na vakatinitaki ena lima na yabaki sa minisita. oti.” “Na ivola dusidusi oqo esa va- “Oqo edua na vorosausau ka sega karautaka ka buli me vakaqaqa- vakadua ni rawati ka solia na tubu cotaka na itavi kei na yaga ni vinaka kina na matanitu.” veiqaravi ni tabana ni itabagone “Oqo eyaco tiko nira sega soti ni kei na qito ena kena vakayacori tubu vinaka na 14 na airport ena Fiji na itavi ” Airports, ia sa veivakarautaki tiko “O koya ena saga talega me kina na matanitu nei Bainimarama vakadreta mai eso na tikina kei na nodra raiyawa ka sa vakaya- dredre ena nodra dau qaravi na cori tiko kina na veivakatorocaketaki itabagone ena noda vanua vak- lelevu ena rara ni waqavuka.” abibi oira era tiko ena taudaku Kuria ko Vunilawa nio Savusavua ni koro lelevu kei na koro kei Labasa erau na vakatoroicaketaki vakaviti.” talega na nodrau rara ni waqavuka ka Oira na ivakalesilesi ni kabani na Fiji Airports kei na Minisita ni Veivukayaki ka Vunilawa ko Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum ena siga era Kuria ko Minisita Tuitubou ni muria yani na teminala ena 2020 ka sa ciqoma kina na tubu ni kabani. iTaba: ISAAC LAL nodra minisitiri esa matata tu vakarautekivutaki ko Nausori. ni dau qaravi ira na itabagone. Keimami sa qarauna me kei- mami vukei ira na sega soti ni vinaka tiko na nodra rawaka. Vakaliuca na vuli: Kumar SOLO LEWANAVANUA

ra laki sogota na soqo ni marautaki ni macawa Eni sova ni vuli e Navoli Kindergarten e Ba na Minisi- ta ni Veilakoyaki, Cakacaka kei na Matabose ni Veitauni, Parveen Kumar. Vakaraitaka ko Minisita Ku- mar vei ira na qasenivuli kei na tubutubu mera dau vakaliuca na vuli ni luvedra baleta ni oqo e tiko ena uto ni veiqaravi kei na veivakatorocaketaki ni ma- Era vakarorogo ka ra cau tale ga ena soli vakasama ko ira na cauravou kei na goneyalewa vuli ena University of the South Pacific vua na Vunilawa ka Minisita ni Vuli kei na Rawaka tanitu. vakailavo ko Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. iTaba: AZARIA FAREEN Vakaraitaka ko Minisita Bala ni sa vakarautaka tiko na ma- Boseka baleta na i tuvatuva vakailavo tanitu na ivoladusidusi kei na veimataqali sasaga me baleta na tabana ni vuli. NATASHA BEGUM Taura talega na gauna vinaka koya ko Edua na yabaki oqo na ivota Minisita Sayed-Khaiyum me sauma levu duadua ka $1bilioni e soli ra laki vosa na Vunilawa ka kina eso na vakatataro ni lewe ni vanua kina na tabana ni vuli. Minisita ni Rawaka Vakailavo ni vakauasivi oira na gonevuli me baleta na “Na vuli edua na usutu ni ma- EMatanitu, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum Matanitu kei na gaunisala esa na muri ena tanitu ka vakaraitaka oqo na vei ira na gone vuli ni Univesiti ni ceva yabaki vakailavo oqo. ituvatuva vakailavo 2018/2019 ni Pasivika e Laucala Campus e Suva me Vakaraitaka talega na Minisita na vei- ka sa vakaidinadinataki ni baleta na tuvaka vakailavo ni yabaki 2018 vakatorocaketaki esa navunavu tiko kina matanitu e vakarautaka na ka ki na 2019 ni Matanitu. na Matanitu ena yabaki oqo. vinaka duadua me baleti ira na Na veitalanoa oqo era mai vidavida vina- Sa vakauqeta na Minisita na nodra Ko ira na Vunilawa, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum ena nodra vosa tiko vei noda gone,” kaya ko Minisita ka kina na Minisita ni Rawaka vakailavo vakaitavi na lewe ni vanua ena nodra ira na gone vuli ena University of the South Pacific. Kumar. na veigacagaca lalai ni tuvaka vakailavo boseka ka vakayacori oqo me baleta na iTaba: AZARIA FAREEN ena 2018-2019. nodra vakararamataki na lewe ni vanua.

Siga Tabu, 12 ni Okosita, 2018 3 ITAKITAKI E NA LOMA NI MACAWA email: [email protected]; l @FijiRepublic; l Fijian Government; l visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj l phone: 3301806 ITAKITAKI E NA LOMA NI MACAWA Veisiko ko PM Bainimarama e na koro makawa

ERa veisiko voli e Ovalau ko Paraiminisita Bainimarama ka laki sotavi ira kina na daunibisinisi kei ira na taukei ni bisinisi. Era laki dolava talega na nodra Legal Aid office vou mai keya se valenivolavola ni vukei ena lawa na lewe ni vanua ka sauma na matanitu. Vuqa talega na veiqaravi ea laki tavoca ekeya okoya me vaka na vale mai Naunouno kei na ikawaikawa mai Levuka vakakina na nodra vukei ena iyaya ni qoli kei na waqa na lewe ni vanua. Era sotavi ira talega na gonevuli kei ira na lewenivanua raraba wilikina oira na lalai ena ilakolako oqo. iTaba: ERONI VALILI

Soli nodra sitolo ni volivolitaki Era tosoya tiko na veiqaravi vinaka ni matanitu na Minisita ni Vakaduri Bisinisi, Veivoli kei na Ciqomi na tubu ena Fiji Airports Saravanua Faiyaz Koya ena nodra laki dolava na nodra sitolo ni volivolitaki ena makete ena E ra mai ciqoma na Minisita ni Kabani Vakamatanitu Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum na tubu levu ni kabani ka $45 milioni ena tolo ni gaunisala na lewe ni vanua. dua na soqo ni veiqaravi ka ra yaco yani kina vakalewelevu na ivakalesilesi ni kabani mai Nausori. Oqo e salamuria tikoga na nodra vukei na lewenivanua ena nodra sasaga mera laveta cake iTaba: ERONI VALILI nodra itagede ni bula ka dua na ka e qarauna tiko vakalevu na matanitu. iTaba: ERONI VALILI

4 Siga Tabu, 12 ni Okosita, 2018 5 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA YANUYANU KO YACATA. phone: 3301806 $2.4m kina bisinisi ni iTaukei e Vitogo SOLO LEWANAVANUA

AKAMUDUO kina Matanitu Vna Mataqali Matanisiga ena Yavu- sa Tunuloa ena vanua vakaturaga ko Vitogo ena nona sa vakadonuya na Matanitu na ilavo levu ena $2.4m me vakatoro- caketaki kina nodratou qele ni mataqali me qara- vi kina na veibisinisi eso. Ko Tomasi Sauqaqa e dua na lewe ni mataqali ka kaya ni ratou sa sema vata tiko (joint venture) kei na dua na bisinisi ni Jaina ena kena vakaya- gataki na nodratou tiki ni qele ena bisinisi oya na kena veidai vakarua na Era liutaka na Minisita Ni Veivakacakacakataki Jone Usumate na teivaki ni kau na yasi ena dua na porokaramu ni matanitu ka qarava na Minisitiri ni Veikau ena qele vaka-Koroniyau e Nakorolevu. qele. “E dua me okati vaka in- dustrial sub-dividision na kena ikarua me okati vaka Tukutuku ni veigauna e Namara commercial subdivision,” e kaya ko Sauqaqa. SOLO LEWANAVANUA vakacakacakataki. dua na porokaramu ka itukutuku cakacaka era taura tiko ya dua na “Ni kua sa tekivu tiko na Soli wale mai na itei ni Yasi na ni veigauna e loma ni koro oqo drau na dola dua na macawa.” bisinisi ni Crusher ka sa dua na gauna guiguilecavi Minisitiri ni Veikau ka cakava na vakausivi na tikina ko Namara,” e “A tekivu na cakacaka oqo ena tiko talega na bisinisi ni dredre kina koro ko Na- kena vuli na Minisitiri ni Teitei. kaya ko Rokolaca. ika 21 ni siga ni vula ko Me. A Batching Plant ka sa toso Ekorolevu ena tikina ko Na- Era vakacakacakataki kina ena “Vaka sa vakaraitaka tiko na tur- laki cava tiko ena ika 24 ni vula ko tiko na sasaga ni commer- mara ena yasana ko Tailevu na ika loma ni 3 na vula e lewe 30 na aga na minisita qoka se qai imatai Okosita. Kevaka e vinakati me na cial subdivision,” tukuna 25 ni Jiulai 2018. tagane ni Nakorolevu. Ka sauma ni vanua e Viti me vakayacori kina qai toso tale ena qai vakatau tikoga ko Sauqaqa. Oya na nona sa laki teivaka na ise- na kedra isau ena veimacawa na na cakacaka oqo. Na kena tovolei vei ratou na minisitiri ni veivaka- “Keitou via vakatubu vu ni itei ni Yasi ena qele vaka Ko- Minisitiri ni Veivakacakacakataki. mera vakacakacakataki ko ira na cakacakataki,” tukuna ko Rokolaca bisinisi tale ena vanua lala roniyau e Nakorolevu na Minisita Vakaraitaka na Turaga ni koro e itabagone,” tukuna ko Rokolaca. “Ko ira era sa dui dolava ga nodra tiko qo me biu kina e dua ni Veivakacakacakataki ko Jone Nakorolevu ena tikina ko Namara “Na kena itekivu era a lewe 19 na dui akaude nodra dui baqe. na container yard.” Usamate. e Tailevu ko Mariko Rokolaca ni cauravou saratou mai gole yani ki “Era veisaumi ga ena baqe e sau- Tukuna ko Sauqaqa ni Qoka e dua na Pilot Program kena digitaki na nodratou koro me niusiladi eratou lewe 9.” mi kina dua na tagane e $100 dua sa lalawataki talega me ka ratou cakacaka vata kina na vakayacori kina na Namara Pilot “Me yacova ni kua keimami sa na macawa. Oya na kena ituvatuva tauyavu e dua na nodratou Minisitiri ni Veikau kei Minisitiri programme. lewe 33 taucoko na tamata era koya qaravi tiko ni kua,” tukuna ko iqaqi ni buloko ni vale. ni Teitei kei na Minisitiri ni Vei- “Na porokaramu mai tavo oqo e cakacaka tiko. Na isau ni tamata Rokolaca. “E rua na eka toka e muri oya keitou via cakava kina naka ni concrete making factory.” “Era sa veiceguci ga Rogoci mai ni neitou na qereqere keitou sa raica sara tiko e nodra levu na veivanua vinaka ena gauna mai muri,” masu e tukuna ko Sauqaqa. Marautaka ko Sauqaqa Vakacoko na veisiko nei Minisita ni qaravi ni vei salasala ni SOLO LEWANAVANUA wai ko Dr Mahendra Red- dy ka sa la’ki vakasavui E vaka e rogoci na neitou kina na nodratou gagadre masu ni kua. Keitou a dau lai baleta na ikeli wai ena “rai tiko ena tabana ni qele ia vanua ni nodratou caka qo na iliuliu ni tabana ni qele na bisinisi. turaga na minisita e gole sara ga “Keitou sa vakavinavi- mai ena neitou itikotiko malu- naka ni sa mai laurai sa malumu qoka keitou sa luluvu tekivu sara na cakacaka keitou marau keitou sa kaya ga sa sa vukea sara vakalevu rogoci sara ga na neitou masu.” na cakacaka ena neitou E vakaoqori e dua na qaqa ni vosa sasaga tiko.” ni qoroqoro nei Seru Mataitoga e Era marautaka na nodra isitolo vou ni volivolitaki na lewe ni vanua e Naboro ka ra kewena na soqosoqo lotu dravudravua. “Na ka beka ga au va- dua vei ira na veiliutaki tiko ena karaitaka tiko vei turaga isoqosoqo ni lotu Dravudravua e mena vakadeitaka mai na matanitu mai vale ni veivesu. E kena yavutu nona sa mai biuta edua na vanua ni minisita baleta qo na va- Vakacoko e Naboro. na lisi na kena ituvatuva vou me tiko,” tukuna ko Mataitoga. volivolitaki rairai totoka sara oqo. nua oqo a se vanua tu ni “Keitou sa mai veitalanoataka kei keitou na qai vakadeitaka kina.” “Vakavinavinakataka talega ko Ka sana veivuke vakalevu kina tei dovu e liu.” na Minisita ni Qele ko Faiyaz Koya “Na itikotiko e Vakacoko era tiko Mataitoga na nona sa laki dolava itikotiko.” “Sa mai veisau me sa na neitou kerekere ke rawa ni vaka- kina na gole mai ena 14 na yasana yani ko Minisita Koya na nodra Sa yalataka ko Minisita Koya lako na industrial vata voutaki na neitou lisi. Me rawa ni ena noda vanua. Ena ruku ni iso- makete lailai e bati ni sala mai me na raica na nodra gagadre ka kei na so tale na veivaka- keitou vakayagataka vakavinaka qosoqo ni lotu vakayalo ni tamata Vakacoko. sa kerei ira talega mera taqomaki torocaketaki e veisau na me vaka na kena inaki,” tukuna ko dravudravua ena kena qaravi tiko “Sa qai vo na neitou itavi ike me ka vakayagataka vinaka na nodra cakacaka e dela ni qele,” Mataitoga. na qele vakatorocaketaki na qele veisureti talega na ivoli e biu. Sa makete e lolomataka vei ira na Ma- tukuna ko Sauqaqa. “Na levu ni qele e 223 na eka. Ia vei ira na itabagone kei ira na suka cakava nona itavi na Matanitu ena tanitu.

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SA kerei na lewe ni vanua ena noda va- Enua mera solia nodra veitokoni ena cakacaka baleta na kena sereki na kawa ni namu ka tiko kina na Wolbachia Vakaraitaka ko Aminiasi Tavui edua na ivakalesilesi

Na yatu vale vovou ka mai dolava ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama ena koro ko Nauouo e Levuka . iTaba: ERONI VALILI ni porokaramu oqo ni bibi nodra veitokoni na lewe ni Vakasakiti na 21 vanua.

Digitaki ko Tamavua koro me dua na vanua na vale e Nauouo e kaburaki kina na SOLO LEWANAVANUA “Na tokitaki ni koro esa ivakaraitaki vinaka saka kina na tabana ni veivakalivalivataki ena namu tiko kina na ni nomuni veitokoni vinaka na lewe ni vanua. ilavo levu e $34,000.” Wolbachia ka sa dua AKARAITAKA vei ira na lewe ni Koya sa mai rogoci saka tiko ni kua ni lewe vitu “Na nodra tokitaki mai na veimatavuvale oqo na ka na veitokoni koro e Nauouo, Ovalau, Levuka, ko saka tikoga na cauravou kei nanodra cakacaka sa dodonu talega me veivakananumi vei keda Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama vata na matanitu keina veitabana ena taudaku me baleta na revurevu ni draki veisau,” tukuna vinaka mai kea vei ira V na lewenivanua. Era ni dodonu mera marautaka na kena sa tokita- ni matanitu.” ko PM Bainimarama. ki na koro kina na dua na vanua vou ni oti na “Na imatai ni wasewase ni cakacaka oqo sai “Au sa dau cavuta wasoma saka tiko ni ga- dolava nodra katuba vakacaca ni cagilaba ko Winston. koya na kena digitaki na vanua vou vakakina drevi noda cakacaka vata ena kena valuti na re- ki na katuba ni bula ka “Sa dodonu saka meda marautaka na kena sa na kena vakasavasavataki. Veivuke saka ena vurevu ni draki veisau. Ka meda tu vakarau ena tokitaki ena dua na vanua vinaka na koro saka cakacaka levu oqo na valenivolavola ni Talai veiveisau cava eda na sotava.” ra marautaka na oqo. Loma ni rua na yabaki sa oti a duatani saka Veivuke ena iwasewase e loma ena ilavo levu e “Na veitokoni saka ni noqu matanitu kei na veitokoni oqo na tu na kena irairai na koro saka oqo,” tukuna ko $35,000, tukuna ko PM Bainimarama. kabani na Grace Road kei kemuni na lewe ni lewe ni vanua. PM Bainimarama. “Na ikarua ni wasewase sai koya na kena tara koro sa doodnu me ivakavauvuli vei keda kece. “Sa dua na veisau levu sa keitou mai raica na na 21 na vale me nodra na vuvale era tokitaki Ni noda cakacaka eda na cavuisausau saka nomuni vulagi. Na kena totoka na veivakavale- mai. Mai veivuke saka kina na kabani na Grace kina,” tukuna ko PM Bainimarama. taki. Na isau vakailavo ni tokitaki ni koro saka Road ena uma ilavo levu e $630,000 . Rauta ni “Au vakavinavinaka levu kina kabani na Aminiasi Tavui oqo ko Nauouo e $695,000. Sa mai vakacavari $30,000 na isau ni dua na vale. “ Grace Road kei kemuni na lewe ni koro. Sa ivakalesilesi ni porokaramu saka oqo na ikatolu ni iwasewase ni cakacaka,” “Na ikatolu ni tinitini ni veiqaravi sai koya na tu vakarau saka na noqu matanitu ena nomuni tukuna ko PM Bainimarama. kena vakalivalivataki na veivale oqo. Veivuke tokoni na itaukei.” “Keimami sa veiqaravi vinaka tiko kei ira na lewe ni vanua ka namaki mera vakavolekati mai ena sasa- ga oqo,” kaya ko Tavui. Dua na “Digitaki ko Tamavua Koro me dua na vanua e gauna vou e laki kaburaki kina na namu tiko kina na Wolbachia ka Vatukarasa sa dua n aka na veitokoni vinaka mai kea vei ira na VILIAME TIKOTANI lewenivanua.” “Era dolava nodra katuba A laki dolavi vou talega ena na lewe ni vanua ni vanua macawa oqo na nodra Si- ko Tamavua ki na katuba Steseni ni nasi e Vatukarasa. ni bula ka ra marautaka na Na kena isau vakailavo ni Siteseni veitokoni oqo na leweniva- ni nasi vou qo e via rauta e vei- nua.” mama na milioni na dola ka la’ki Na WMP se world mos- dolava na liuliu ni matanitu Parai- quito program esa veiqara- minisita Voreqe Bainimarama. Ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama kei na Talai Veivuke ena Wasewase e Loma ko Setareki Tale ena soqo ni dola ni Vatukarasa Nursing vi tiko ena 10 na yabaki sa Station e Tailevu ena macawa sa oti. Nanumi mera na qaravi kina na lewenivanua ena Vatukarasa, Nameka kei Natuva me vaka na bolebole “Qo e ivakaraitaki ni nona tu- ni matanitu me qaravi ira na lewe ni vanua ena taudaku ni veikoro lelevu. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA oti ena veiyasai vuravura ka vakarau na Matanitu me qaravi sa ciqomi vinaka tiko kina kemuni na lewenivanua,” kaya ko bulabula, ka na vakalailai-taka na nodra veiqaravi na nasi. Kaya ko PM ni kena vakarautaki na kena tukutuku ena kena PM. ogaoga ni nomuni gole vakayawa “Oqo na vuna e vakarautaki kina na veiqaravi e na vei siteseni ni vinaka. “Na cakacaka ni veivakatorocake- e na kena vakasaqarai na veivuke e na iTuvatuva Vakailavo ni 2018 nasi kei na vei Valeniwai, vakabibi “Na kisi me vaka na den- taki e tiki ni nona tatadra levu na vakavuniwai,” kaya ko PM. – 2019 e $382 na milioni me baleta e na taudaku ni vei koro lelevu, e gue, chikungunya kei Zika Matanitu e na kena sasagataki na “Na siteseni ni nasi talega oqo e na veiqaravi ni Tabacakacaka ni sa vukea na veiqaravi e na noda va- ena so na vanua oqo era Viti vinaka e na veisiga ni mataka. na qaravi Vatukarasa, Nameka kei Bula. lenibula lelevu. lutu saraga. Keitou sa niu- Kuria ko PM ni e liu, oni se dau Natuva e na Tikina o Tai Vugalei “Na umailavo qo e na vakayaga- “Qai kena ilutua na ilavo levu e taka tiko kina ni kena va- gole sara i Vunidawa se i Lomaivu- –– oqo e okati kina e rua na koroni- taki e na tara ni valenibula kei na vakarautaki vua na Tabacakacaka karau sereki na k awa ni na moni lai laurai kina vakavuni- vuli kei na itikotiko e Coloi. valeniwai vovou, ka oka talega ni Bula e $60m ka me vukea na namu ko ka tiko kina na wai, ia edaidai sa kau mai vakav- Kuria ko PM Bainimarama ni na kina na nodra vakacakacaka-taki nona veiqaravi ka tarai cake na Wolbachia ena vakalailai- oleka vei kemuni na veiqaravi. Tabacakacaka ni Bula, e na qai na vuniwai era kena dau e na so na nomuni laurai vakavuniwai kei na taka sobu na wiliwili ni kisi “Na Siteseni ni Nasi oqo e na vakarautaka talega mai e dua na veiqaravi bibi ni Tabacakacaka ni tiko bulabula. ni mate vakarerevaki oqo vakavurea e dua na uma-tamata waqa kei na idinicavu me vukea na Bula. ka dau susugi mai na namu. Siga Tabu 12 ni Okosita 2018 7 VULA I CUKICUKI SIGA TABU, 12 NI OKOSITA 2018 - 8 NA DRAUNA- KA 16 NI TABANA Noda Viti

Ko Parai minisita Voreqe Bainimarama kei ira na ivakalesilesi vakamatanitu ena soqo ni bose ni yasana vakaturaga ko Ra. iTaba: ISAAC LAL Uqeti tale ko Ra SOLO LEWANAVANUA tikina ena loma ni Yasana ko Ra. Musuki na Fiji National Provident Fund Na vukei ni saumi ni tubu ni dinau ni Tukuna ko PM Bainimarama ni Matanitu vei ira na lewenivanua e lailai ena $50,000 vale esa vota kina na Matanitu e $1M – e A uqeti ira na lewe ni yasana esa vakarautaka e vuqa na porokaramu me na kedra isau vakailavo ena dua na yabaki rawa ni soli vei ira e lailai ena $50,000 na vakaturaga ko Ra na turaga na liuliu vakarawarawataka kina na rawati ni lisi ka sega ni veirauti na ilavo e tiko vei ira kedra isau taucoko na lewe ni matavuvale Sni matanitu Paraiminisita Voreqe kei na tara ni vale. mera volia kina e na qele ka tara kina e ena dua na yabaki kara vakailavotaki ena Bainimarama mera vakayagataka na “E wili saka tiko kina na veivuke ni tara dua na vale. veivuke ni Concessional Finance Facility veivuke levu ni matanitu edaidai ena kena ni vale mai vei ratou na tabana ni ilavo “Sa vota talega na Matanitu e $5m mera ena ruku ni Reserve Bank of Fiji. tara na isevu ni nodra vale na veimatavu- musuki se FNPF meda tara vale ena noda votai kina na se qai voli qele ena imatai Vakaraitaka na turaga iliuliu ni noda Ma- vale. koro se qele vakamataqali,” kaya ko PM ni gauna. Me tokona nodra taukeni vale tanitu ni sa vota tale na Matanitu e $15m Oqo e dua na noda dodonu ka tabaki ena Bainimarama. ka me votai kina na isau ni tiki ni qele e me vukei ira na tamata yadua era via volia yavu ni vakavulewa ni 2013 oya meda “Kena ivakaraitaki - na veiqaravi ni vida na Matabose ni Veivakavaletaki kei se via tara na isevu se imatai ni nodra vale. vakavaletaki vakavinaka na lewe ni vanua. veivakavaletaki ena taudaku ni koro lelevu na Matabose ni iLavo Musuki na Fiji Sa vakauqeti ira na lewe ni Yasana ko Vakabibitaka na tikina oqo ko PM Baini- sana tiko ena minisitiri vou oqo. National Provident Fund vei ira na lewe Ra ko PM Bainimarama me ra taura na marama ena nona dolava tiko na Bose ni “iMatai ni Qele e Voli ($5m) – Me tokona ni vanua e lailai ena $50,000 na kedra isau gauna vinaka oqo mera tara kina na nodra Yasana vakaturaga ko Ra ena itikotiko ni nodra taukeni vale na me votai kina na vakailavo ena dua na yabaki ka sega ni isevu ni vale na vakawati vou me vukea na Matanitu mai Dadamu e Ra. Era tiko ena isau ni tiki ni qele e vida na Matabose ni veirauti na ilavo e tiko vei ira mera volia nodra bula vinaka ena veisiga ni mataka. dola ni bose oya e rauta ni 20 na mata ni Veivakavaletaki kei na Matabose ni iLavo kina e na qele ka tara kina e dua na vale.”