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Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Local Government, Housing and Community Development Premila Kumar during the open discussion on the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on businesses. Photo: AZARIA FAREEN COVID-19 WATCH AZARIA FAREEN World Health Organization especially with day as many times you like and this in fact gestions that will drive the businesses and the phenomenal statistics coming out from is a creative way of having money coming that in turn will drive our economy,” she USINESS leaders, policy makers different countries.” in the country which would help business- said. and member of the Fiji Chamber The A-G said the Government is open to es meet their cash-flow and continue with “It is better for the Ministry of Economy BOf Commerce and Industry met this assist and look at some form of subsidi- their mortgage payments among others,” to receive submissions that are more mean- week for an open discussion on the impact zation for business sectors which will be the A-G added. ingful for the specific sector then to receive of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on businesses directly impacted upon that has enormous A number of recommendations was put submissions which are very broad and gen- in Fiji. ramification upon the country’s economic forward from the various business sectors eral. Speaking during a panel discussion, Min- growth and foreign reserves. on how to cushion the blow from COV- “For any budget, it is important to have ister for Economy and Attorney-General “More than 30 hotel properties are now ID-19 which should have a ripple effect to- consultations to understand the current is- Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said businesses working together with Fiji Airways to of- wards the economy in the coming months. sue or challenges faced by any business need to think strategically and come up fer some fantastic deals and they have man- Ministry of industry, Trade and Tourism and how the Government can assist them, with a unified approach. aged to keep the yields relatively reason- Premila Kumar said main purpose of the and because COVID-19 is a deadly virus it “What we really want to hear specifically able as we have seen in other jurisdictions,” forum was to discuss specific issues instead will definitely have adverse effect on life, about your individual sectors as a whole he highlighted. of general suggestions so that Government health sector, businesses and the economy are the challenges being faced by you and “The yields are relatively stable and you can strategize and find solutions. as a whole.” areas that will help grow your business in can get some great deals such as very good Minister Kumar says business leaders are Business houses are advised to send in particular the supply chain,” the A-G said. return airfares combined with accommoda- expected to return to their drawing boards, their submissions to the Ministry of Indus- “We are using this supplementary budget tion and children can come for free because discuss their challenges and constraints try, Trade and Tourism which will then be to be able to address all the fundamental is- our hospitality industry is focused on the sector wise and come up with specific pro- forwarded to the Ministry of Economy to sues now and not necessarily wait for the family market.” posals on how Government can assist them. be incorporated in the supplementary budg- full financial year because the situation is “The great thing about it is that if you pur- “It is in the hands of business associations et to be delivered on the 26th of this month. changing by the hour as reported by the chase it now then you can defer your holi- and sectors to come up with specific sug- email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 Quote of the week Reforms help ease of doing business

HALITESH DATT operation Enterprise to implement these reforms. HE Fijian Government has em- One of the major strides towards this am- barked on ambitious reforms that bition is the streamlining of business li- Voreqe will ease doing business in Fiji. censing processes where business licenses Bainimarama T Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, can now be obtained within just 48 hours. As of the 15th of March Housing and Community Development, “The results of the reform are evident at 5pm, Fiji remains Premila Kumar is spearheading these re- through the various improvements noted coronavirus-free –– and forms and has set her target to achieve a around Fiji. For instance, Nausori Town it is on that basis that ranking of 50 in next five years in the 2025 Council has seen a 72 per cent increase in we’ve developed these Doing Business Report. issuance of business licenses in January measures. If and when we “bizFiji portal launched mid last year, has 2020 compared to same period last year, removed impediments and is a one-stop- that is, 810 business licenses were issued see our first case, far more shop for an entrepreneur. By just making in January 2020, compared to 470 in Janu- stringent measures will information available on a single platform, ary 2019.” immediately come into effect we have been able to reduce time by up to “In , 193 new business licenses were to ag-gressively prevent the 40 per cent. Businesses do not need to run issued, compared to 74 in January 2019. spread of the disease, as from pillar to post to get simple informa- Suva City Council was able to issue re- other nations have done, tion to start a business,” Minister Kumar newal of business licenses in less than 24 such as bans on local said. hours, whilst new business licenses met gatherings. Speaking at the Speed Networking Din- the 48-hour benchmark. All Municipal ner with the members of the Fiji- Australia Councils have been able to successfully Voreqe Bainimarama Business Council in Suva last week, Min- roll out the new process.” Fijian Prime Minister ister Kumar said the Fijian Government In order to coordinate the reforms under- recognises the importance of private sec- taken and to achieve set targets, the Cabi- Numbers tor in driving the economy forward and net has endorsed the establishment of the will ensure there are impetus for growth Ease of Doing Business Taskforce and has Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Housing and Community for businesses in the country. empowered it to cut red tape, eliminate 2219905 Development, Premila Kumar during the Speaking at the Speed Networking Dinner with the members of the Fiji- Australia Business The Fijian Government is working with bureaucracy and remove superfluous pro- Central Division Council in Suva. Photo: HALITESH DATT the World Bank Group and Singapore Co- cedures. 2219906 Eastern Division 2219907 Fiji ‘acknowledges Western Division 2219908 Commonwealth values’ Northern Division These are the contact numbers for the Health Ministry in the four divisions in Fiji if you’re feeling unwell or know someone who is feeling unwell in respect of COVID-19. Tweet of the week

UN GA President (@UN_PGA) As we mark #IWD2020 let us President Major-General (Ret’d) and Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama with representatives from Commonwealth-member countries during Commonwealth Day celebrate all women who work celebrations at State House in Suva. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA tirelessly to not only support their NANISE NEIMILA cant as we reflect on 50 years as an independent hunger, scarcity of resources, the spread of families but uplift their entire nation state. The Commonwealth has journeyed highly infectious diseases is now an everyday communities. Privileged to have spent time in #vusama and see IJI acknowledges the principles and the with us and is an important part of our history.” concern. how local women are reviving values of the Commonwealth and the “Today, the Commonwealth continues to sup- “These are issues which can be resolved salt-making traditions to build a Fmutual bond we share with other mem- port Fiji’s efforts on priorities important to Fiji; through international cooperation and collec- better future. ber states. through the wealth of expertise and knowledge tive action. This year marks the beginning of It is a bond that is cemented by our histori- available within its shared historical, legal and the decade of progress development and im- Contact cal ties with Britain, and is the foundation upon administrative traditions.” plementation of the 2030 Sustainable Devel- Publisher: Deborah Weiss which our diplomatic, aid and trade relations “Through the Commonwealth Blue Charter opment agenda. It also marks the decade of Sub Editor: Prashila Devi Manager Vernacular: Viliame Tikotani are built. the Commonwealth is working with member Oceans sustainable development.” Virendra Lal This was the message shared by the President states to ensure that it effectively responds to He further added that Fiji has played a leading North office: Level 3 Macuata House, Labasa West office: Level 1 Ratu Nauliano House, Koroivalu Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote while the climate change crisis and oceans and to ad- role in advocating for the effective implemen- speaking during the Commonwealth Day cel- vance the interests of Small Island Developing tation of the sustainable development goals in Contacts: Suva: 3301806 / West: 6700086 / 9905965 ebrations held at the State House. States.” particular for climate change and oceans. North: 8811276 / 9905971 President Konrote said the shared history and President Konrote adds as the world becomes “We will continue to lead the way to support Fax: 3305139/3304663 [email protected] bond of all member states is both the legacy and increasingly interconnected, new and emerging and strengthen the mechanism to garner Com- @FijianGovt the strength of the Commonwealth. threats have also increased and have become monwealth solidarity and cooperation in these Fijian Government visit us at www.fiji.gov.fj “This year’s celebration is particularly signifi- much more challenging. Climate change, world areas.”

2 Wednesday, March 18, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Ministry names new divisional commissioners HE Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development Ttoday announced the ap- pointments of Mesake Ledua as Divisional Commissioner West- ern and Vitale Varo as Divisional Commissioner Eastern. These are senior management appointments within the Minis- try and two out of four Divisional Commissioner positions across government. Inducting the new Commission- ers, Minister for Rural and Mari- Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development and Waterways and Environment, Dr with the newly-appointed divisional commissioners. time Development, Dr Mahendra Photo: SUPPLIED Reddy, informed of the Prime Minister’s endorsement of the ap- pointments and his expectations that the Commissioners will align to the Government’s priorities for rural development in meeting ba- Govt works on COVID-19 sic needs and provision of essen- tial services. Speaking to the new Commis- sioners today in the presence of other senior management team response budget members, Minister Reddy said, “The structure of this Ministry which includes the Commission- STATEMENT FROM THE ers is very important in rural de- ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND velopment and disaster risk man- agement”. MINISTER FOR ECONOMY, “People’s priorities are our pri- orities. These are in the areas of AIYAZ SAYED-KHAIYUM water, sanitation, roads, educa- tion, health, and electricity.” HE latest reports estimate the net loss- Minister Reddy added that the es to the world economy will be up- Divisional Commissioners need- Twards of two trillion dollars this year, ed to fast track development in with global growth dramatically slowing to these priority areas without com- half of one percent. promising quality of service to The recent oil price war between Saudi Ara- their rural and agricultural cus- bia and Russia has upended global energy tomer base. markets, throwing another wrench into an As Divisional Commission- already-volatile environment. Nations of all ers, Mr Varo and Mr Ledua will sizes are already facing the spectre of eco- play an integral role in the main- nomic recession. streaming of the Integrated Rural The world economy has not seen a threat of Development Framework and in this scale since the global financial crisis. But coordinating disaster operations let’s remember, back in 2008, it wasn’t trade of Government at divisional level. wars, tariffs or unilateralism that pulled the Mr Ledua brings 30 years of world economy back from the brink. experience through various posi- What proved successful was an unprec- tions he has held and has obtained edented, internationally-coordinated effort a degree in land management and to refuel and re-spark global growth. Once a Master’s Degree in Business again, we must achieve the highest levels of Administration, both from the global cooperation and goodwill if we are to University of the South Pacific succeed in bringing badly-needed stability Mr. Vitale Varo, has had 23 years back to our markets and economies. of extensive experience in various Here in Fiji, our situation demands extraor- roles at the Ministry of Health dinary actions to minimise the brunt of the Tourism and travel-related industries can be team at the Ministry of Economy has been in and has an undergraduate degree global economic downturn. We cannot risk the hardest hit by a viral outbreak. Fear sur- overdrive preparing a COVID-19 Response in environmental health from the waiting until the close of the financial year to rounding the COVID-19 outbreak has meant Budget. As we prepare, if anyone would like Fiji National University and a re-evaluate our spending priorities and take many people are not travelling. Accordingly, to contribute to our planning, the Ministry of Master’s Degree in Urban Plan- stock of our revenue streams. Fiji’s tourism numbers are down, and we can Economy will be accepting electronic sub- ning and Management from the There are key expenditures that must be expect them to remain muted for some time. missions over e-mail at Budget Consultation University of Western Sydney. made to ensure the protection and continua- This will have a serious short-term impact, “at” economy dot gov dot fj. They will provide leadership in tion of the Fijian way of life, that includes as tourism is the single-largest contributor to Business leaders must recognise their role the development and implemen- our people’s health, their jobs, their business- our GDP. in our economic resilience. Keep your people tation of Divisional Development es and their food security. Fiji is fortunate to Over the past several weeks, we have been employed. So long as it is safe and sustain- Plans and performance targets counter this crisis from a position of historic meeting with business and industry leaders able to do so, keep your businesses running. across sectors aligned to the Na- financial strength on the back of our longest- to understand exactly how they are affected This is a test of our perseverance that we tional Development Plan. ever economic expansion. It is clear the time by and coping with this global slowdown and must prove strong enough to endure –– but Mr Ledua has commenced du- to act is now, that is why we’ll be announc- supply-chain disruptions, and how we – as a know that your government will work with ties as Commissioner Western ing a new COVID-19 Response Budget on team – can work together, explore possible you in close collaboration to support you and from March 16, 2020 whilst Mr 26 March. fiscal initiatives, remain resolute, and ride the Fijians you employ. Varo will assume his role as Com- We’ve already allocated a number of un- this through. We look forward to sharing more in-depth missioner Eastern from March budgeted expenditures to support our pre- As we’ve already told many of you in-per- details on the measures we’ll be taking to 24, 2020. paratory efforts, including ordering thermal son, your government’s ears are open to listen respond to this situation in Parliament on 26 [email protected] scanners to install at our ports-of-entry. and our support is steadfast and assured. The March.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 3 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; NATIONAL MATTERS visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 A day to Akbar: Be good role models reflect on AZARIA FAREEN respect their wives and daughters and see them be able to address the issue of abuse.” significant role as equals,” she stressed. “We have over 500,000 parents out there so INISTER for Education Minister Akbar adds the solution lies within imagine the impact the parents can have on of women is strongly condemning bullying in the home as the children attending schools the behaviour of our children,” Minister Akbar Mall places and urging parents to take bring along the teaching, values and behaviour added. MARICA CAUCAU a lead role in instilling discipline in their chil- which is inculcated within their homes and the “Teach our boys to respect girls and vice-versa dren. communities. because if we don’t have that relationship in our NTERNATIONAL Minister Akbar expressed her sentiments dur- “As parents, especially us as mothers or what- homes then it is clearly communicated to the Women’s Day is an op- ing the margins of celebrating International ever relationship we have with children, we children that it is alright to be disrespectful and Iportune time to reflect Women’s Day recently and relayed experi- need to teach them the values that it is not okay violent.” on women that play a sig- ences of her childhood of witnessing domestic to resort to violence and be good role models to Minister Akbar further added that children nificant role in our lives. violence inflicted first-hand on a close family our children,” she said. need to be taught it is not okay to suffer emo- This was part of the mes- member. “I need cooperation from families to please tional abuse and physical violence in silence sage by the Minister for “If we do not teach our boys how to respect talk to your children and relook at the teachings and urged those facing emotional trauma of any Education, Heritage and women in the house - their own grandmothers, we impart to them because if we don’t break the sort to come forth and discuss. Arts Rosy Akbar while cel- mothers and sisters - they will never be able to cycle of domestic violence then we will never ebrating IWD with the Ah- madiyya Muslim Women’s Movement recently in Flag- staff. Minister Akbar said that women should reflect on the lives of their mothers and the female members of their family. “We need to realize the important role of families and the role that we play as women in raising our chil- dren,” she said. “We need a change in mindset. Women need to realize that they play an im- portant role in the family, whether you’re a house wife or a working mother, you are a leader in your home.” The Education Minister Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Rosy Akbar during the International Women’s Day celebrations at Post Fiji Limited in Suva. Photo: AZARIA FAREEN also called on women that were present at the event to be support systems for other women. Empowerment ‘key to equality’ “If you cannot support 10 women, at least support one. AZARIA FREEN You should begin first by supporting women in your I strongly believe that equality household - your mothers, can be achieved through em- sisters and sisters-in-laws.” “powerment and that is some- She also highlighted the thing we should continue to fight importance of dialogue and for.” the need to have discussions “One of the main reasons why we on public forum for both have lack of empowerment is due men and women with rela- to lack of education opportunity, tion to gender equality and but here in Fiji we give women and violence against women. girls equal opportunities to educa- “Men and women openly tion,” said Minister for Education, talking and finding a solu- Heritage and Arts Rosy Akbar tion together is the way for- while speaking at the International ward,” Minister Akbar said. Women’s Day celebration held at She thanked the members Post Fiji Limited recently. oShe thanked the members “It takes a collective effort of the Minister Akbar says it takes a collective effort of the government and society in creating equal opportunities for education, particularly when of the Ahmadiyya Muslim government and society in creating education in Fiji is free and accessible to all despite age, race and gender. Photo: AZARIA FAREEN Women’s Movement for equal opportunities for education, patriarchal view that a woman’s to the last survey – of women and feel that since they are stronger organizing the event which particularly when education in Fiji place is at home - to bear and raise girls suffer domestic violence by physically they are better than included a variety of women is free and accessible to all despite children and taking control of their the hands of their intimate partners, women, which needs to change,” age, race and gender,” she added. household. men who was supposed to love and Mr Bansod said. “Our enrolment rates in primary, “Identity is not limited to be- care for them,” she added. “The only difference between secondary and university level is ing someone’s mother or being “Women need to step up and real- men and women is biological and accelerating and we have more someone’s wife. The world is now ize their self-worth, if you do not the rest – the talent, skills and crea- women graduating out of universi- bowing to your own identity. You put a claim over your destiny, no tivity are the same or even better ties than boys. But we have to un- have reached the high pedestal on one else will. For the men, I urge with women. Today women are derstand that it’s not about power your powers so give yourself some you to be a loving and supporting getting more educated and creating If you cannot play between our male colleagues, credit for your success. Women husband, partner or child as a hap- their own space to earn which is a we are just striking a balance.” make up 49 percent of the world’s py woman is a healthy woman.” very strong point for all women to support 10 women, Minister Akbar says “we need to population, perform 66 percent of Post Fiji chief executive officer move forward as well.” at least support strive for mutual respect in relation- the work, produce 50 percent of the Anirudha Bansod said gone are the “A lot of women have great jobs, ships in order to maintain equality food but earn only 10 percent of the days where there used to be dispar- their productivity is good, they are one. through shared responsibility”. income and own one percent prop- ity between males and female. cleaner than the men, they are well She further stresses that there is erty,” Minister Akbar highlighted. “The culture that is inbred in groomed and overall they put a lot a need for people to change their “Fiji’s statistics ranks very high in males is very strong – especially in of positive energy in this organiza- Rosy Akbar mentality and break the archaic the Pacific – 74 percent according the rural areas - because they still tion,” he added. Minister for Education

4 Wednesday March 18, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806

Ministry steps up support for elderly, rural

Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation celebrates International Women’s dwellers Day. Photo: SUPPLIED HE Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation continues to Tsupport and provide relief to women, children and the marginalized in the com- munity. The following programmes contin- ues to uplift their livelihoods even as the Ministry fine tunes its processes to serve its clients better.

FOOD VOUCHER FOR RURAL PREGNANT MOTHERS When was the scheme implemented? This scheme was implemented in 2014 The above table reflects the amount of budget that had been allocated to this program since its inception. It has a total of $6,429,867 and a total of 17,005 women and this was to encourage women, espe- assisted through this program in the last seven years. cially in rural areas to attend clinics in the early stages of their pregnancy because it If a woman registers in the first month of SPS started in 2013 after the World Bank access to banking facilities. This assistance was then highlighted by MHMS that many her pregnancy she is eligible to receive the Review, commencing with the age of 70 at can be given until the child/children turns women were missing their early pre-natal total 9 months of her pregnancy and anoth- the amount of $30, then in 2015 the amount 18 years after which the allowance will be clinic visits, and women would come in the er month after birth, a total of 10 months went up to $50 and the age came down to terminated without notification. later stages of their pregnancy which could altogether. The assistance is $50 per month. 68. In 2017, the age came down again to 65 lead to risks during childbirth. Early reg- and the amount went up to $100. The categories whereby assistance can be istrations help the health workers identify What was the reason behind starting a Currently there are 45,429 beneficiaries issued are as follows:- areas that may need attention, for exam- scheme like this? under this scheme; the monthly allowance • Single parent ple, proper nutrition, NCDs (diabetes, high The objective of the Food Voucher Pro- paid to a recipient is $100. This allowance • Deserted spouses blood pressure) so that it can be monitored gram is to improve maternal health and re- is directly credited into a recipient’s desig- • Death of breadwinner to avoid these complications at later stages duce child mortality by incentivizing early nated bank account (joint bank account is • Prisoner’s Dependent of pregnancy. access to reproductive healthcare, particu- not accepted) once a month. With the ex- • Foster parents/guardians The second reason was to enable these larly for rural women. ception of those recipients who live in areas • Children under the care of the State liv- mothers to procure nutritious food items that do not have access to banking facili- ing in approved Institutions or residential during their term of pregnancy to help in How has this made lives better for preg- ties, the monthly allowance will be remitted homes the development and wellbeing of the baby nant rural women? in the form of vouchers. and as well as the mothers themselves. With the introduction of this program we A person can apply in person in any of the The criteria are that:- Again, this was information derived by have seen an increase in the number of rural nearest Welfare Offices in Fiji or through • Primary caregiver must be a Fiji Citizen MOH whereby they have noticed that ba- mothers attending clinics in the early stag- mail or third party, provided that they sub- • Child/Children must be under the age of bies born in these rural settings tend to be es of pregnancy and following it up right mit the completed application form with 18 undernourished. through until childbirth. their birth certificate and copy of their ID • School age children must be attending Thus, this program was established in Cards (Voter ID, , TIN card etc.). school partnership with the Ministry of Health SOCIAL PENSION SCHEME • There is no source of income or child and Medical Services (MHMS) whom is How has this scheme changed over the CARE & PROTECTION ALLOWANCE maintenance. responsible for the distribution of forms past few years? The Care & Protection Allowance is an as- • Family living in destitution. to the mothers once they come into the The Social Pension Scheme (SPS) is for sistance given by Government especially to Currently, there are 8265 households as- Health Facilities to register, after which elderly persons in Fiji who have attained assist underprivileged children so that they sisted through this program with a budget these Forms are forward to the Department the age of 65 years and have never been can be given the proper care and protection. of $8,000,000. for the printing of vouchers which is send a recipient of Government Pension, Ex- It is paid to the care giver on monthly basis to the originating Health Facilities to be is- Serviceman Funds or FNPF pension or any through electronic banking or vouchers for -MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN AND sued to these mothers. other superannuation. those who reside in areas that do not have POVERTY ALLEVIATION

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 5 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 PM farewells ‘proud son of Fiji, Pacific’

FELIX LESINAIVALU

EVERY time we sail our waters and har- “vest oceanic bounty, we’re reminded of his generational contribution to our people’s prosper- ity.” This was highlighted in The new guardian class patrol boat, RFNS Savenaca. Photo: SUPPLIED Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama’s message on the passing of the late Am- bassador Satya Nandan. “In honouring his legacy, I pledge to keep the Pacif- ic’s voice on the frontlines RFNS Savenaca joins Navy fleet of the global campaign to defend our oceans and the life they sustain, and I ask NANISE NEIMILA hard drugs out of our people’s hands – par- Prime Minister Bainimarama adds Fiji everyone who knew him ticularly young folks. With the RFNS Savenca stands ready to put its fleet to work to secure to make that same pledge. HE Fiji Navy has added to its fleet as in the ranks of our fleet, our capacity to com- a safer Pacific. I know he’d expect nothing Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama bat drug smugglers will be further bolstered “But we can’t limit our ambition to our re- less of us.” Tofficiated at the handing-over of the for the benefit of our people and our society gion and lose sight of the larger, global chal- “Through his work at the new guardian class patrol boat, RFNS Saven- at large.” lenges to oceans health and security.” UN, Ambassador Nandan aca, in Perth, Australia. PM Bainimarama said it’s not only drug “This June is the second United Nations paved a path of diplomacy Prime Minister Bainimarama said the new traders we’re worried about. The crew of this Oceans Conference. And as a region home to that left Fiji, and the planet, vessel could not enter the ranks of the Fiji vessel, alongside the Fijian Navy Fleet, will some of the world’s largest ocean states, it’s a better place.” Navy at a more pressing time. combat illegal fishing, dumping, and human vital that Pacific nations – along with Austral- Ambassador Nandan “International criminal networks are hitting trafficking as well and none of these are Fijian ia and New Zealand – press our campaign to was elected as the first the Pacific hard – particularly with the drug threats alone. save our oceans from the devastation of over- Secretary-General of the trade. Most of the narcotics passing through “In fact, the one thing criminal operators, fishing, climate change and pollution.” inter-governmental body in our waters are bound for lucrative markets massive piles of trash, and swimming schools PM Bainimarama paid homage to his fellow March 1996 and re-elected –– Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, and other of tuna all have in common is a disregard for seaman Savenaca Naulutuma who served dur- in March 2000. hubs in Australia and New Zealand –– but the national oceanic boundaries.” ing the Second World War. Ambassador Nandan also inevitable spill-over makes this an issue far “The lines divvying up our seas exist only The patrol boat has been named after him to served as Secretary for larger than any one market or nation.” in our minds – in reality, the reckless abuse honour his courage and sacrifice during his Foreign Affairs of Fiji. “It’s on all of us to band together to keep of any one square kilometre of ocean impacts mission to serve the Fijian people and all the He was a representative these criminals out of our waters and keep us all.” people that call the Pacific their home. of his country at the Unit- ed Nations in New York (1970-1976 and 1993- 1995) and was Fiji’s Am- bassador to the European Union, Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Disease testing lab Netherlands (1976-1980). Prime Minister Bainima- rama added, “The voices of Fijians, and indeed, all Pacific Islanders, are more boosts medical facility powerful, thanks to him, NANISE NEIMILA echoing far beyond Suva or New York, resounding HE Fijian Government has pursed yet in every corner and crevice another medically-sound pathway to pro- of the globe.” Ttect Fijians after the launch of the new “In his time representing molecular laboratory at the Fiji Centre for Dis- Fiji, he proved himself a ease Control in Tamavua, Suva. true global citizen, a de- The new lab will have the capabilities to test fender of our oceans, and for virus directly in Fiji rather than spending time a fierce advocate for Island and money shipping samples for testing overseas. nations, laying the founda- While officiating at the opening of the new lab, tion for the international Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said Gov- respect and authority Fiji ernment is acting with urgency to protect Fijians commands today.” by ensuring that medical facilities are fully ca- Prime Minister Bainima- pable of aggressively identifying, isolating and rama said he will remem- Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama checks out the new facilities during the opening of the new lab at Colonial War Memorial treating any case of the COVID-19 in Fiji. Hospital, Suva, that will assist in identify COVID-19 or Coronavirus in Fiji. Photos: FELIX LESINAIVALU ber him as a wise mentor, “Our borders remain closed to all foreign na- a humble servant of the tionals who have been present in mainland Chi- Prime Minister Bainimarama adds that travel “I’ve explained in detail before what’s happen- Fijian people, and a man of na, Italy, Iran or South Korea within 14 days of bans are only one piece of the COVID-19 re- ing for travellers at sea. As a reminder, all cruise unmatched integrity. their intended travel to Fiji – each of these travel sponse plan. ships are required to make first berth in either “I find myself reflecting blocks have been carefully considered following “By working closely with international carriers Suva or Lautoka, where all crew and passengers often on the many lessons rapid upticks in COVID-19 cases in these na- –– especially our national carrier, Fiji Airways are then thoroughly screened.” in life Satya shared with tions.” –– we’ve tremendously stepped up our screen- “Never before in Fijian history has such a me personally over the “These bans have bought us precious time –– ing of international air passengers from all coun- comprehensive, nation-wide response plan been years, particularly when for every day Fiji has remained coronavirus-free, tries. After undergoing strict medical and travel implemented so effectively or so quickly. Every representing Fiji on the we have had another vital day to prepare. We are checks, passengers are screened with hand-held time a suspected case of the virus has arisen, it world stage.” constantly reviewing the WHO’s latest case num- temperature scanners the moment they land. And has been tested. All test results to-date have re- “He was, and forever will bers and we will not hesitate to introduce new we’re actually in the process of installing thermal turned negative.” be, a pioneer, a patriot, and and more stringent restrictions when necessary.” scanners at our international airports as well.” a proud son of the Pacific.” 6 Wednesday, March 18, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 CLIMATE CHANGE

Minister calls for

movement to Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development, Waterways and Environment Dr Mahendra Reddy with staff during the launch of A Dollar Saved Is worth More Than a protect waterways Dollar Earned brand in safeguarding the environment, saving energy and in the bargain extending value for the dollar.

HE conservation of water- ways is essential for sus- Ttainable fresh water supply, Ministry launches ‘a flood mitigation, agricultural ac- tivity and Fijian households. Its protection is equally important for future generations, ensuring the longevity of the benefits provided dollar saved’ campaign by waterways to plants, animals YOU may not be able to While addressing the staff at the change and our activities such as in saving energy and to look and humans continues and is pre- hugely influence and take launching of the brand recently, agricultural practices,” he said. at recycling means within the served. “control of what you earn, the Minister for Agriculture, Ru- Minister Reddy further reit- Ministry. This was highlighted by the Minis- but you can certainly control ral and Maritime Development, erated the several exemplars In line with this, the Ministry ter for Agriculture, Rural and Mari- what you spend.” Waterways and Environment Dr adopted and the success behind announced two major programs time Development, Waterways and The Ministry of Waterways and Mahendra Reddy alluded to the sharing resources across multi- to be launched for the Ministry Environment Dr Mahendra Reddy Environment has taken up an in- importance of saving through ple projects had so far not only of Waterways and Environment during the 2020 International Day novative approach to protecting working smarter. added value to the project but concerning the “Zero-Waste” of Action for Rivers at Bilalevu in the environment by saving its Minister Reddy reiterated the also helped in the efficiency, entity Program and,” A paperless Sigatoka recently. resources at the workplace. importance of savings from speed and reliable outcomes of Ministry Ambition” to be abided “I urge all of you, to understand A very bold pathway to the existing resources as doing the project (typical examples by the staff. the importance of protecting our safeguarding the environment, businesses smartly and saving he chose to observe were the “By undertaking all this, we not riverbanks. It’s our home. It’s your saving energy and in the bargain resources will result in protect- “Hop-Skip-n-Jump – 52-bridge, only save dollars but also think home to take responsibility of, the extending value for the dollar, a ing the environment as well. Emergency River de-silting, and and act socially responsible, Government is here to assist you, special brand “A Dollar Saved “One aspect of the smart the much-needed farm roads just imagine what it would feel but you need to take the initiative Is worth More Than a Dollar business is to see how we can projects –all of these had saved like to be called the “First Zero yourselves. Earned”, was placed as a chal- save, and how we can do better millions of dollars in taxpayer Waste Ministry”. It is very much “We now have to start a National lenge for staff to implement and bio-engineering solutions to money in the last year alone). achievable,” Minister Reddy movement on how we can protect practice throughout the Ministry deal with this problem that is Minister Reddy also directed said. our waterways not only for our- and its offices. contributing towards climate his staff to act and think smart [email protected] selves, but also for our future gen- erations as our entire activities are dependent on waterways,” he said. Back sustainable development, Fiji urges UN Minister Reddy added the indi- vidual contribution from communi- NANISE NEIMILA discussions were centred on vi- ties and settlements would be vital tal importance of the health of our as major primary activities such as IJI has optimised on the op- oceans, and how Fiji and the UN agriculture was dependent on wa- portunity it got to lobby on ar- can more actively collaborate to use terways. Feas of discussion on how the our seas as a component of sustain- “The Ministry cannot do it alone United Nations can support Fiji’s able development. but we will develop frameworks, effort in achieving sustainable de- “Fiji and our fellow Pacific Island protocols and policies but it will velopment around the Pacific too nations are already seeing devastat- need to be implemented by indi- This was the discussion with the ing climate impacts. It’s clear it will viduals. You all need to take owner- President of the 74th Session of the require much deeper international ship in protecting our waterways,” United Nations General Assembly cooperation to build our resilience he said. (UNGA) Tijjani Muhammad-Bande to the severe storms, rising seas and Minister Reddy further reiterated during his recent visit to Fiji. changing weather patterns at our human activities such as cultivation Attorney-General and Minister for doorsteps. On the mitigation front, was the major contributor towards Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum 2020 is a defining year. The clock is damage on waterways. said in its 75-year history, Fiji up- ticking until COP26 –– where it is Members of the public are also holds the role of the UN as more absolutely imperative we see more being urged to practice sustainable important than ever. ambitious commitments towards a management practices and to con- “History tells us that the answer to net-zero future, zero excuses.” sider nature based solutions to pro- humanity’s greatest challenges al- The A-G has reassured the UN that tect waterways. ways lies in the power of human co- Fiji is prepared to lead by example As part of the celebration, Hon. operation. No single leader, nation, in building a world as it should be; Reddy launched the 50km river nor region of the world holds all the resilient, vibrant, inclusive and sus- bank protection project, using the answers to every question, only the tainable. nature based solution - vertiver sum total of our knowledge, ingenu- Mr Muhammad-Bande com- grass, which will be planted across ity and experiences can deliver our mended the Fijian Government for the country to protect riverbanks greatest possible future. That was their commitment to taking the lead from erosion. Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum with the true in 1945 –– and it is true today.” role of fighting climate change lo- [email protected] President of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly “As we usher in a new decade, cally and taking the lead role in the (UNGA) Tijjani Muhammad-Bande during his recent visit to Fiji. 2020 b The A-G highlighted that region.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 7 NATIONAL MATTERS email: [email protected]; l @Fijian Govt;l Fijian Government;l visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fjl phone: 3301806

Latest addition to Navy fleet targets illegal Services will be provided fishing, drugs and human trafficking to all Fijians, A-G assures The new Fijian guardian-class patrol The new addition to the Fijian Navy boat, RFNS Savenaca, will help the fleet further enhances the Fiji-Australia The Fijian Government has assured “As a result of this you will see a lot of Fijian Navy to fight international criminal Vuvale Partnership. The RFNS Savenaca Fijians living in small towns that the trade happening here. From a national networks engaged in the illicit drug trade is the sixth out of 19 patrol boats built same services offered in big towns and perspective, you don’t have to travel in the Pacific region. by Austal in Australia. cities will be provided to them. longer distance so you save on fuel, you Speaking at the handover ceremony for With room for 23 crew and a 3000 This assurance was made by Attorney- have less carbon-footprint when you the RFNS Savenaca at Austal shipyard in nautical mile range, the ship is named General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum while burn less fuel our carbon-footprint is Perth, Western Australia,recently Prime after ordinary seaman Savenaca opening the $3m Cuvu complex in Cuvu, much lower,” he said. Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said most Naulumatua who served in World War II. outside Sigatoka “So overall it helps in the wellbeing of of the narcotics passing through our The RFNS Savenaca is the first of the The A-G highlighted that their job as a the community and the country.” waters are bound for lucrative markets two patrol boats gifted to Fiji under the Goverment was to create an enabling The A-G acknowledged local investors such as Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland Pacific Maritime Security Programme, environment for everyone and provided for having confidence in the country and and other hubs in Australia and New the second of which will be delivered in examples of development happening for their continuous investment. Zealand, but the inevitable spill-over 2023. around the country which creates a little made this an issue far larger than any community and a centre of trade. Photos: MEREANI GONEDUA one market or nation. Photos: SUPPLIED

Respect, empower women, Minister Akbar urges at international celebration Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Rosy Akbar female literacy rates, the current average standing at massively impact the lives of score of women who believes that equality can be achieved through 42 per cent. make up 49 per cent of the world’s population, empowerment. “Despite our growing literacy rates, there is no perform 66 per cent of the work, produce 50 per Speaking at the International Women’s Day data to suggest that educated and economically- cent of the food, but earn only 10 per cent of the celebration organised by Post Fiji Limited, empowered women do not suffer violence and income and own one per cent property.” Minister Akbar said the main reasons for lack of abuse,” she said. empowerment could be attributed to the struggling “I strongly believe that this forum today is going to Photos: AZARIA FAREEN

8 Wednesday, March 18, 2020 9 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj WEST phone: 3301806 Demand for sandalwood rises MEREANI GONEDUA nity during our consultation on the assured that the demands would iame Sovasova highlighted that by the Ministry of Forests they new ’30 Million Trees in 15 Years be met. the village of Vitogo would sup- would be able to do more planting. HERE has been an in- Initiative’ and I am grateful to all He stated the demand came after port the new initiative by the Fi- “We have requested assistance in crease in demand for san- Fijians who are part of this worthy farmers realized the benefits and jian Government. terms of training and the Ministry Tdalwood in the country. cause. financial advantage of planting “I think it’s about time that we has agreed to come back to hold This has been highlighted by “Ever since our consultation we sandalwood trees. address the issue of trees, plant- training sessions with villagers the Minister for Forests Osea have seen an increase in demand “We have been informing farm- ing trees in our communities and on how to plant and maintain our Naiqamu while conducting con- in sandalwood trees and the Min- ers to plant trees that would also Vitogo will support this initiative trees especially sandalwood trees. sultations around the country on istry will look into supplying those benefit them financially and san- as our own.” We have heard a lot of stories the ’30 Million Trees in 15 Years who request for it.” dalwood tree is one of those that Ratu Wiliame highlighted that about how many Fijians are ben- Initiative’. Minister Naiqamu stated that would give back a much greater villagers have shown interest in efitting from sandalwood trees and “We have received a lot of posi- they have contacted suppliers of return.” planting more trees in their land we would also like to try it out.” tive feedbacks from the commu- sandalwood and they have been Meanwhile, Tui Vitogo Ratu Wil- and with the assistance provided Stroke survivor sets example for youth

Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations and Youth and Sports Parveen Kumar with Vitila Vuniwaqa during the launch of the Youth Action for Climate Change at her farm in Nadi. MEREANI GONEDUA

LIFE will always move on and we should never give up on trying to achieve our dreams.’ ‘ This was the sentiment made by 45-year-old Vitila Vuniwaqa a former flight attendant with the then Air Pa- cific who suffered from a stroke in 2010 and now owns a 12-acre farm in Nadi. Ms Vuniwaqa provided a piece of her land for a climate change project organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Forests. With over $90,000 of investment in the property situat- ed in Wailoko Road, Sabeto, Ms Vuniwaqa highlighted how she had struggled to get where she is today. “In February 2010, I was running errands after coming back from the company office and was at my friends place in Naisoso when I collapsed,” Ms Vuniwaqa said. Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum with kids during the opening of the new Cuvu complex at Naidovi, Nadroga. Life after she collapsed was a struggle for her as she Photo: MEREANI GONEDUA learned how to walk again but she managed to pull through after she kept telling herself that she would do something with her life. “I was determined to do something and the first thought ‘Investor confidence soars’ was looking to grow some organic produce.” “I bought this land for $8000 in January 2015 with two MEREANI GONEDUA “That’s why we have installed Meanwhile, Western Homes Lim- honey bee boxes to begin my business.” streetlights and proper roads in plac- ited chief executive officer Bobby She later planted cassava, lemon grass, lemons, water- HE continuous investment es like this.” Khan highlighted that they have melons, kumala, passionfruit, pineapples and Rotuman made by local investors in “Our job is to create an enabling many more development plans coconuts. TFiji indicates the level of environment for everyone and these ahead in the country. “I acknowledge the Government for providing Fijians confidence they have in the Fijian types of development create little Mr Khan who owns several proper- like me with opportunities to be able to grow our local economy. communities and centers of trade. ty developments in Nadi stated that business. I had heard about the climate change project Officiating at the opening of a new As a result of this you will see a lot the opening of the Cuvu complex during a workshop and I offered my piece of land be- $3 million Cuvu complex, Sigatoka, of trade happening here. was another investment made by his cause I knew it would help me in the future.” Attorney-General and Minister for “From a national perspective, you company because of their continued “I also want to encourage every Fijian out there that Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum don’t have to travel longer distances confidence in the economy. there is always light at the end of the tunnel and we acknowledged local investors such so you save on fuel, and you have He stated that the new investment should never give up when times get rough.” as Western Homes Limited for their less carbon-footprint when you burn was to create more business oppor- The launch of the Youth Action for Climate Change continued confidence in the Fijian less fuel so our carbon-footprint is tunities for the people in Sigatoka. at Ms Vuniwaqa’s farm enabled Fijian youths to plant economy that would not only ben- much lower. Mr Khan also acknowledged the more than 200 sandalwood trees. efit them but all Fijians. “Overall it helps in the well-being Fijian government for the continued Speaking at the event, Minister for Youth and Sports “Fiji now has more satellite towns. of the community and all of Fiji. support shown to local investors to Parveen Kumar acknowledged Ms Vuniwaqa for step- The Government’s job is to provide The continuous investment by local be able to assist them in creating ping out and addressing the issues of climate change. the same services available in the investors in initiatives like this also more opportunities in the country. “Every Fijian can do this! Fiji is taking the lead on cli- major towns to small satellite towns shows the level of confidence they mate change and every Fijian youth can also make a dif- like this one. have in Fiji. ference. So be a climate warrior yourself. Help save Fiji and help save our precious Planet Earth.”

10 Wednesday, March 18, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NORTH Sports development Northern farmers given fencing key grassroots priority material packages

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PORTS development at grassroot level has Sbeen mandated and will be a focus area for the Ministry of Youth and Sports. This was reassurance made by the Minister for Em- ployment, Productivity and HE agriculture sec- Industrial Relations, Youth tor’s potential can and Sports Parveen Kumar Tonly be realized if a during a consultation with shared common vision to ef- youth groups in the Northern fectively utilise available re- division. sources is put into practice. Minister Kumar said Fiji is This was the message by a sporting nation; the Sports the Minister for Agriculture, Unit also envisages delivering Rural and Maritime De- more into sporting activities velopment, Waterways and and development that will Environment Dr Mahendra enhance sports tourism as a Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development, Waterways and Environment Mahendra Reddy during the handing over of fencing Reddy while handing over way of promoting sustainable materials at Vunivau Primary School, Bua. Photo: SUPPLIED 56 fencing material assis- development in Fiji. tance packages to smallhold- “The unit also actively sup- er farmers of Macuata and port efforts toward the reduc- Bua last week. tion of non-communicable Minister Reddy said Fiji diseases in Fiji and on behalf imported approximately 85 of the Ministry contributes Youth encouraged percent dairy products and to policy formulation and was heavily dependent on reviews coordinated by the imported rice to meet local Ministry of Health and Medi- demands, with vast tracts of cal Service.” to capitalise on land remaining idle. “The unit responsible for “I urge you all, farmers the policy making of national and land owners, to put your sports and physical activ- land into good use to raise ity policy and MOU for Fiji the agriculture sector to new and international and Pacific programmes heights, whereby agriculture neighbouring country and can be the defining sector for monitoring of appropriate Fiji’s economy.” sports policies to promote and Additionally, Minister develop sports in Fiji.” Reddy said farmers needed Minister Kumar also high- to treat agriculture as a busi- lighted key areas of the unit ness, and to dismiss the mis- this include the facilitation of conception that the Ministry development and upgrade of of Agriculture was a lending rural and urban sporting facili- institution, continuously re- ties and promote active partic- turning to request for more ipation of all Fijians through assistance. introducing recreational and “We really need to pull up leisure activities. our socks and utilize our The unit also assists statu- available resources; that is tory bodies like the Fiji Sports why we are here today to Commission and one of their give you that startup capital key responsibilities conduct- - the fencing material so that ing training to all youth and the 10 goats or sheep that interested personals in sports you have can develop your and programs. paddock and expand your “Also distributing govern- production,” Minister Reddy ment funding assistances Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations and Youth and Sports Parveen Kumar and Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports said. Grant to our national sporting Alvick Maharaj during a consultations with young people in the Northern Division. Photo: SUPPLIED “We want to thank you for Organisation in international your interest in Agriculture, event where host or guest.” NANISE NEIMILA tions. job search in the future. this year is renowned for “Training of Trainer, Sports “Globally, there are eight million Youths within the age group of livestock farming , Bua is Outreach, Educate the Educa- OUTHS in the Northern participants taking part in the pro- 14-24years have been encouraged very renowned for livestock tor, Wellness, Kids in Commu- Division have been en- gram in 140 countries. Nearly 600 to register for the program and this farming and we want you to nity Program and also Disabil- Ycouraged to take advantage people take up the award each year has been dubbed a life changer to grow and develop. We are ity Sports Program. Talents of the Duke of Edinburgh Interna- with over 100 Award Volunteers ac- young person’s life. here today to give you this identified by coaches in these tional award programme. tively participating in the program.” Meanwhile, other issues that assistance,” he reiterated to clinics are recommended to This follows the consultations “Participants design their own pro- were highlighted at the consul- Bua farmers. their national federations for spearheaded by the Minister for gram by selecting their own activi- tations was the need for youth Farmers were advised to eg. a former netball player, Employment, Productivity and ties that interest them and setting groups to register in order to access use the fencing material in a Vasiti Vatureba was identi- Industrial Relations, Youth and and achieving their Goals through Youth and Sports Grant. timely manner to ensure the fied from a clinic in Navosa Sports Parveen Kumar. the minimum Requirement.” Minister Kumar told youths that development of the livestock and was recommended to Fiji Minister Kumar said over 3000 Minister Kumar encouraged the the application is open to sports sector. Netball where she attended the young people have gained an youths present at the consultation clubs, uniform groups, faith-based [email protected] trials and was selected to rep- award with approximately 50 that the program will add to their and non-governmental organisa- resent Fiji in 2011.” schools, youth clubs and organisa- achievements and opportunities for tions working with youths.

Wednesday March 18, 2020 11 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 Minister updates residents on FRCS launches Taxpayer settlement upgrade Online Services ILISAPECI TUIVALE HE Fiji Revenue and Customs Service 2. Effective risk Management expand capabilities, optimize services and IJIANS living in the Sa- launched its Taxpayer Online Portal 3. Support voluntary compliance enhance the customer experience. koca Informal Settlement T(TPOS) in December after 24 months 4. Aid in the timely filing of tax declaration Freceived a visit from the of development and testing work. and timely payment of taxes One-time Log-in Code Minister for Local Government, Following the launch of this service, Indi- 5. Ensure accurate reporting of declarations To access the online portal, every user will Housing and Community Devel- viduals or Business who have a Tax Identi- 6. Manage effective tax dispute resolutions need to sign up and obtain a One-time Login opment, Premila Kumar where fication Number (TIN) will be able to access 7. Ensure efficient revenue management Code first. she addressed the residents on their tax information online which includes 8. Enhance accountability and transparency The One-time Login Code is a unique code the update of the Sakoca Informal registering, filing and payments. of the Tax office issued by FRCS to an existing taxpayer to be Settlement Upgrading Project. For those who do not have a Tax Identifica- Ultimately the online portal will enhance the used along with TIN when doing Sign Up. Residents expressed their grati- tion Number (TIN), the good news is you no customer experience. The first phase of the The code is made up of alpha numeric char- tude for this upgrading assistance longer have to visit an FRCS office you can online portal will allow the following regis- acters and is only issued after FRCS has veri- they are receiving from the Gov- register online on the portal website https:// tration, filing and payment for the following fied the identification of the existing taxpayer. ernment as Sakoca Settlement was tpos.frcs.org.fj/taxpayerportal services: The code provides an additional layer of se- one of the six settlements selected Some of the benefit of TPOS are as follows: 1. Environment & climate Adaptation Levy curity ensuring that the combination of TIN for preparatory work out of the 1. Ability to register and file returns online (ECAL) plastic bag levy and One-time Login Code matches when do- 250 informal settlements around 2. Fully integrated tax portal with multiple 2. Environment & climate Adaptation Levy ing Sign Up. The tax office urges all existing the country. self-service features (ECAL) Prescribed services taxpayers to ensure that their One-time Login She assured the residents that 3. 24x7 access to services reducing visits to 3. Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) Code is kept confidential and should not be work was progressing smoothly tax offices 4. Service Turnover Tax shared with any other person(s) before the and that the budget allocated for 4. Optimized user interface for ease of navi- 5. Telecommunications Levy actual sign up. All existing taxpayers are re- the project has been utilised in the gation and accessibility 6. Value Added Tax (VAT) quired to visit any of our FRCS offices Fiji different development stages. From a Tax Administration Assessment per- 7. Joint Electronic Identification card /TIN wide to obtain a One-time Login Code before “Work is going smoothly as we spective in terms of global best practice, the card application Sign Up. have done the scheme plan and introduction of the online portal will also as- 8. New Tax Identification Number (TIN) For more information please email us on topography plan. The scheme plan sist with: registration [email protected] has been passed by TLTB and 1. Maintaining the integrity of the Regis- With the full roll out of the online portal now the next step would be the tered taxpayer database taking a phased approach, each phase will -Fiji Revenue and Customs Services engineering plan. Of course envi- ronmentalists would also have to come to have a look at this place. “Our target is to commence the construction work in the next budget, so we have to complete the engineering plan from March till July,” Minister Kumar said. Once the engineering plan is completed, tenders will be called for construction companies to place their bid for costs. Construc- tion work will commence once costing has been finalised. Minister Kumar also reminded the residents that patience was vi- tal for quality development. “We are progressing. It is not something that can be done over- night because there is a whole pro- cess involved. Construction work takes time – making the roads, drainage and proper sewerage sys- tem takes time. “This is not a private sector de- velopment, this is the Government trying to assist the community so that you can get a better devel- opment of life,” Minister Kumar stated.

Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Rosy Akbar during the Holy Celebrations at Rishikul Sanatan College. Photo: SUPPLIED Faith ‘strongly advocated’ in national curriculum

PRASHILA DEVI ly, she pointed out the role faith education advocated by the Na- standing of why a particular group artistic nation of India.” plays in nurturing young minds tional Curriculum Framework celebrates this festival. Minister Akbar said the signifi- AITH is one of the strongly while satisfying their creative (NCF) that education is value “The mission of the Ministry is cance of getting everyone im- advocated values addressed streak at the same time. based, recognising that no educa- to ensure that children appreci- mersed in one colour is to show Fin Fiji’s National Curricu- “Such festivals help children tion is culture free or value free,” ate fully their inheritance which that there is no difference of race lum Framework. freely bring out their cultural iden- Minister Akbar said. includes knowledge of arts thus and religion and humanity is a Minister for Education, Rosy tity and showcase the richness and She said the myths and legends this celebration sheds light on the rainbow of thoughts and ideas Akbar, in her message during the diversity of our unique heritage. presented to children help to in- origin of this festival, brought to taking Fiji into the envisioned na- ‘Holi’ celebration marked recent- This embodies the philosophy of crease their knowledge and under- Fiji by the ‘girmitiyas’ from the tional direction.

12 Wednesday March 18, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Fijians ‘have equitable, accessible health services’

INISTER for Health, Dr Ifereimi Waqai- Mnabete has assured all Fijians of the Government’s intent to provide every citizen Northland Farmers’ Co-operative Ltd chairman Hirday with equitable and accessible Lakhan (first from right), with staff at their Photo: AZARIA FAREEN health services. shop. While speaking at the launch of the Ministry of Health’s Stra- tegic Plan for 2020-2025 held Co-op grosses $1m in sales at the Ministry’s headquarters in Suva, Minister Waqainabete said, “Government has a vision EMI KOROITANOA last financial year. that money, that seed has really grown.” that everyone in Fiji has access “The real success about it is not that Furthermore, the co-operative like many to health and receives fair and ROM humble beginnings, come we made a sale but we asked the ques- other businesses endure hurdles and chal- equitable health services”. great things and greatness indeed it tion -where did that money come from, lenges. “Our strategy is closely aligned Fhas been for the fortunes Northland it came from our poor members,” Mr “Challenges will always be there, one of to the National Development Farmers’ Co-operative Ltd that has been Lakhan said. the challenges is we are new and some of Plan that emphasizes inclusive amassed since their inception more than “The source of that money was North- the areas where we have challenges in is socio-economic development to a decade ago in Fiji. Northland Farmers’ land, it has made profit in Northland and competition,” he said. improve the social well-being of Co-operative Ltd supplies goods to dairy it will be useful in Northland.” “The competitions are coming from or- all Fijians so that no one is left farmers and operates a store in Tailevu. He explained that a mere $350 might ganisations that are much older, much behind.” Chairperson of the co-operative Hir- have been a very small amount compared bigger than us. How do you compete with “The vision of a high quality day Lakhan said when the cooperative to today’s standard. RC Manubhai, or Vinod Patel? Those are health system where medical first started in 2006, its pioneer members “But we in the cooperative were saying big competitors,” he shared. services are raised to interna- started off with a mere $350 in the coop- that’s a huge seed money for us, it was a However, he said though the co-op- tional standards is also imple- erative’s bank account. big seed,” Mr Lakhan said. erative faces such hurdles, its biggest mented in the strategic plan.” However, it has achieved more than a “And today, they might have more than strength stems from its desire to help its Minister Waqainabete added million dollars’ worth of gross sale in the hundred times that amount in the bank. So members. that the strategic priority would set the pace in progressing to- wards universal health coverage while maintaining the national sustainability goal by ensuring that no one is left behind. “This is further supported by system strengthening at all lev- President: NCDs control els to raise the quality of health services delivered throughout all our facilities.” “Interaction with staff and peo- ple provide the platform to work helps resilience toward the completion of the FELIX LESINAIVALU secretary Bernadette Welch said design code. The strategic frame responsibility to address NCDs work has been developed after FFECTIVELY control- starts with everyone. extensive situation analysis to ling non-communicable “The purpose of this forum is gauge where Fiji is in in terms Ediseases (NCDs) will help to think of innovation and create of global health indicators.” prepare the nation to become new purpose that fit Fiji, based [email protected] healthier and more resilient in the in ideas, research and data col- face of global outbreaks and pan- lection and experience from near demics. and far.” This was the advice from the “We are making sure that we President, Major-General (Ret’d) got the right people in the room Jioji Konrote while opening the to create the commitment that Multisectoral Health and Well- we need to take this forward, we ness Forum in Pacific Harbour want to create a multi-year, multi- recently. sector strategy that’s implementa- “I applaud the emphasis on ble, monitored and assessed.” partnership and collaboration as President Konrote said with Fi- a major part of health systems ji’s successful measles response Let us think about how strengthening. I have noted with and the current COVID-19 re- we influence our own great interest the link between sponse, both of which involved families, communities, NCD and the current global threat the nation coming together, can of COVID-19. I think we should guide the nation toward a planned schools and workplaces in all be interested in the evidence strategy for the promotion of making healthy choices. before us,” President Konrote health and wellbeing to fight said. NCD. “I would like you in this forum “It is now up to you to take ad- to think about how to change the vantage of this opportunity and Joji Konrote narrative, how to create a tide truly come together beyond this of health and wellness, helping forum to develop an effective people to understand that it starts multi-sector strategy for address- with every one of us.” ing the curse of NCD in Fiji.” “Let us think about how we in- “The Ministry of Health and fluence our own families, com- Medical Services has set the President, Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote said with Fiji’s successful measles response and munities, schools and workplaces scene by bringing you all togeth- the current COVID-19 response, both of which involved the nation coming together, can guide in making healthy choices.” er. It is up to you to move this the nation toward a planned strategy for the promotion of health and wellbeing to fight NCD. Photo: AZARIA FAREEN Ministry of Health’s permanent forward.”

Wednesday March 18, 2020 13 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj COVID-19 phone: 3301806 Fiji sets measures to battle COVID-19 PRIME MINISTER’S STATEMENT ON COVID-19

HE COVID-19 global out- As we monitor the situation, more break has recently been isolation units will be established Tdeclared a pandemic by as the need arises in accordance the WHO, and our teams have with our expansion plan. been reviewing the situation on As of the 15th of March at 5pm, an hourly basis. The virus is now Fiji remains coronavirus-free –– present in the majority of nations and it is on that basis that we’ve and territories on Earth, with over developed these measures. If and 140,000 cases confirmed. when we see our first case, far As of 5pm today (March 15, 2020), more stringent measures will im- Fiji does not have a confirmed case mediately come into effect to ag- of COVID-19. We should all be gressively prevent the spread of the grateful for the diligence and vigi- disease, as other nations have done, lance of those on the ground work- such as bans on local gatherings. ing to buy us vital time to prepare. While we may not yet have a We must take advantage of this pre- case, now is the time to begin cious time we have been blessed changing the ways we go about our with by acting now to reduce the day-to-day lives to strengthen our chance of this virus spreading when resilience to an outbreak. it arrives in Fiji. The single most important thing Our travel restrictions on Italy, anyone can do is to wash your Iran, South Korea and mainland hands with soap and water on a China remain in full effect, as do regular basis. The combination of the stringent screening measures at soap and water kills COVID-19 our international airports. We plan dead in its tracks. I’m asking eve- to install thermal scanners at our ryone watching to help me carry is already vulnerable to coronavi- as well are seeing major disrup- this pandemic. Do not stigmatise international airports. From tomor- that message to every man, woman rus. Those with preexisting condi- tions. As a result, many nations of or discriminate against any of your row, cruise ships will be banned and child in Fiji. tions and NCDs –– like diabetes, all sizes will likely see their econo- fellow citizens. Do not sensation- from berthing anywhere in Fiji. A thorough and effective hand- heart disease, and cancer –– are mies contract. alise information. Do not spread Also from tomorrow, international washing takes 20 seconds –– and at a higher risk of death by COV- This is not a time for panic, but fake news at the expense of public events will not be allowed in Fiji with this simple act, you may very ID-19. So, I encourage all Fijians a time for prudence. We’ve already health, the economy and the jobs and local events will be closed to well be saving a life. We’ll also to use this moment to make last- made a number of critical unbudg- and livelihoods of our people. all guests coming in from overseas. need to break the habit of shaking ing lifestyle changes to improve eted expenditures to respond to the We are one team, united in one, Ministers, civil servants, Perma- hands, hugging and sharing takis your health –– by doing so, you are COVID-19 pandemic. But it’s clear common mission to keep Fiji nent Secretaries and staff of statu- and bilos. Instead, simply share guarding yourself and those you we need to reassess our spending strong, safe and healthy. Do your tory bodies will be restricted from a “bula” from a safe distance and love from communicable viruses, priorities for the remainder of the part by washing your hands and travelling overseas barring excep- limit in-person contact as much as like COVID-19, and non-commu- financial year. covering your mouth and nose if tionally critical circumstances. possible. nicable disease alike. The Attorney-General and Min- you cough or sneeze. We also highly discourage all This isn’t just about protecting To maximise our larger preven- ister for Economy will announce If you are feeling unwell, or know Fijians from travelling overseas. yourself, this is about responsibil- tion and containment efforts, we’ll a COVID-19 Response Budget on someone who is feeling unwell, If you do choose to travel any- ity –– your responsibility to the continue to work closely with the 26th of March – where we’ll immediately contact the Health where outside of Fiji, you may be well-being of the countless Fijians our hotel and tourism partners to lay out our financial game plan for Ministry on one of these numbers: required to self-isolate for 14 days who you cross paths with every help identify, isolate and treat any protecting our people and support- upon your return to Fiji, even if day. Do it to protect the elderly visitors who may be experiencing ing Fijian businesses and liveli- Central Division call 2219905; you are not displaying symptoms woman you walk by at the market, symptoms of the virus. With our hoods through what will undoubt- Eastern Division call 2219906; of COVID-19. This, of course, is the man with a pre-existing heart flows of tourism under close super- edly be a difficult period. Ahead Western Division call 2219907; already mandated for Fijians ar- condition who rides the bus with vision, we will continue supporting of that response budget, he’ll be Northern Division call 2219908. riving home from nations on our you, or the grandparent who you the tens of thousands of Fijian fam- sitting down with the FNPF and restricted travel list. look after. ilies who depend on the tourism banks to discuss ways to mitigate As always, all of us should rely These measures will all be sub- While the steps we can take as sector for their livelihoods. the impact the COVID-19 global only on the Ministry of Health and ject to review as the global situa- individuals are critical, to be ef- As we work hand-in-hand with economic slowdown is having – Medical Services and the World tion evolves. fective, the preparations for COV- our tourism operators and other and will continue to have – on in- Health Organisation as trusted We already have secure isolation ID-19 must be society-wide. We business leaders to combat the dividual Fijian workers and their sources of information. facilities up and running through- need everyone aware of the risks coronavirus, we hear their very se- families. We will regularly update the pub- out Fiji, with the Central Division and actively participating in our rious worries about the impact the Let’s remember, when it comes lic with the best information avail- being served by Navua Hospital, nationwide response. situation will have on their busi- to our people’s wellbeing, our eco- able and take whatever measures the Western Division served by the Because the sobering reality is ness. As the outbreak worsens and nomic security and the preserva- are necessary to ensure that the Nadi Hospital, and Labasa Hospi- that, while we have yet to see a travel restrictions heighten, people tion of our way of life, we are all wellbeing and safety of every Fi- tal serving the Northern Division. case in our country, our population are travelling less. Supply chains in this together. Do not politicise jian always comes first.

14 Wednesday, March 18, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Take charge of your health, President urges

AZARIA FAREEN

IN promoting Govern- ment’s Wellness Pro- “gramme, my staff and I set the pace by “running the talk”, in fact; we lead by ex- ample by ensuring that we are fit and well at all times.” The President Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote relayed his personal commitment to Speaker of Parliament and Champion of HIV-AIDS Ratu Epeli Nailatikau with medical students at the newly-refurbished Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic in Suva. Photo: ILISAPECI TUIVALE tackling non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as he opened a conference on “Turning the tide on NCDs” organised by the South Pacific Society of Clinic targets best Lifestyle Medicine in Pacific Harbour recently. “It is time we give this cri- sis the attention it so urgently deserves by playing our part health care after facelift in focusing our attention on ILISAPECI TUIVALE community and we must show compassion and island left with their own devices. We will en- prevention and becoming ad- our commitment to them as we do with oth- sure that we will provide the best in terms of all vocates for healthy behavior,” HE opening of the newly-refurbished ers,” Minister Waqainabete said. the layers that we have in place,” the Minister President Konrote said. Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic Much like the uproar that COVID-19 is caus- stated. He is Fiji’s lead advocate and Tin Suva will ensure that those suffering ing around the world right now, the Minister Providing support for those living with HIV/ national champion in the cam- from certain illnesses receive the best treat- reminded those present at the event that HIV/ AIDS is one of the normative forms within the paign to address the preva- ment possible. AIDS caused similar panic around 30 years Ministry of Health. lence of NCD related ailments Speaking at the opening of the clinic, Minister ago when it was looming over the world. “I’m very grateful that the Honorable Prime such as hypertension and Dia- for Health Dr said that It is vital that those living with HIV/AIDS and Minister and the cabinet has made sure that betes in Fiji. the Government does not believe in discrimi- STIs receive the adequate medical treatment, there is supply of significant resources within Public Health Nutrition Ad- nation and isolation. Minister Waqainabete love and acceptance that they need. Government to ensure that our normative func- visor at the Pacific Communi- acknowledged the hard work of health profes- “This is the way to look after them; we bring tions continue as normal, and that we have sup- ty (SPC), Elisiva Na’ati in her sionals and ANZ Bank for its assistance in the them into our hearts and embrace them. Give port for the extra normative functions that we presentation highlighted obe- refurbishment of the clinic. them a place that they can call home to feel have to be able to do as the Ministry of Health. sity having taken the lead as “As a Government, we believe that everyone comfortable enough to come in and be looked “By doing that, we ensure that we provide being the most risky in NCDs. is equal, and that no one should be discrimi- after, and be treated the best way they can. good help to those who have illnesses that need “Results from the Pacific nated. Those who may have issues with HIV/ “That is a promise that we as a government to be treated including HIV/AIDS and STIs,” has shown that we have really AIDS are very important people within the have. We will not isolate anyone to a far flung Minister Waqainabete said. high prevalence of NCDs and for some countries it goes up to 80 percent, which is very alarming,” Ms Na’ati said. Europe “International Diabetes Fed- erations 2019 statistics states that approximately 463 mil- Fijians lion adults aged between 20-79 years were living with pick up diabetes globally and by 2045 this will rise to 700 million. Additionally, 79 percent of e- adults with diabetes were liv- ing in low-and middle-income IJIANS living in Europe can countries.” now lodge applications for World Health Organization Fan electronic Fijian passport Coordinator Pacific NCD & following the establishment of Health, Dr Wendy Snowdon the electronic passport processing presented that while a lot services at the Fijian Embassy in has been done to combat the Brussels, Belgium, this week. prevalence of NCDs, it is not This latest development follows enough as there is still a con- the introduction of the new elec- Second Secretary at Fiji’s Embassy in Brussels Taniela Gavidi assists former New Zealand rugby player Joe Rokocoko in processing his e- passport. Photo: SUPPLIED tinual rise of the illness. tronic passports by Fiji’s Immi- “In order to meet the tar- gration Department in September living in Europe to take advantage Embassy and thanked the Govern- those families that need to apply get, we will have to acceler- 2019. of this new service and to contact ment and the Embassy for provid- for new passports or to renew ex- ate programs on tackling this The new electronic passports or the Embassy for the application ing this service. isting passports. key risk factor – tobacco use, e-passports will consolidate secu- guidelines and processes,” Ambas- “It’s perfect especially for Fijian Fijians living in Europe who are misuse of alcohol, poor diet rity requirements at Fiji’s borders sador Saran said. families living in France and near interested in learning more about and physical inactivity - and and ease travel for Fijian passport “We are pleased that the Immigra- to Belgium. Fijians living in Eu- this new service are encouraged do better in managing people holders at ports of entry around the tion Department recognises that rope have been asking for a place to contact the Embassy on email who already have one of these globe. Fiji’s Ambassador to Bel- this new service will benefit the to lodge their passport applications [email protected] to find more factors of NCDs.” gium, Ambassador Deo Saran said Fijian diaspora living here in Eu- and this is a positive thing for us information on the application The Complete Health Im- that establishing this new system at rope”, said Ambassador Saran who and positive for the other families guidelines. provement Program (CHIP) the Fiji Embassy will bring relief is accredited to 10 other European that will be coming soon to lodge With the rollout of the new pass- program provided by the or- to those Fijians living in Europe countries.” their applications,” said Mr Roko- ports, Fiji officially joins the ranks ganization centres on a whole- and allow them to apply for the e- Former New Zealand rugby un- coko. of 54 other countries from around food, plant based eating pat- passports directly at the Embassy ion player and current coaching In encouraging other Fijians to the globe that have already inte- tern which can lead to rapid through submission of their biom- consultant in Paris, Joe Rokocoko, take advantage of the new system grated such technology within their and meaningful reductions in etric details. was the first Fijian to apply for a at the Embassy, Mr Rokocoko said passports. chronic disease risk factors. “The Embassy is inviting Fijians replacement e-passport at the Fiji that “there’s no excuse of delay for [email protected]

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Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete briefs Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama (middle) on the progress of the isolation facility at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWMH) in Suva as Minister for Defence, National Security and Foreign Affairs , Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Disaster Management and Meteorological Services and Medical Superintendent CWMH Dr James Fong look on. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA Govt takes steps

NANISEon NEIMILA COVIDthe progressive works that is currently un- break-19 of diseases such as measles. the Nadi Hospital and Lautoka Hospital that derway. “I have never had the opportunity to thank will cater as isolation facilities for COV- HE Government is proactively pre- The isolation facilities in the Central Divi- all of you for your efforts in taking over the ID-19 cases. paring isolation facilities should Fiji sion include; Colonial War Memorial Hospi- measles program during those hard and try- He has encouraged all Fijians to practice Trecord a case of COVID-19 (2019 tal (CWM) and Navua Hospital. ing times.” basic hygiene that is washing of hands with NOVEL CORONAVIRUS). The Head of Government while visiting “We were fortunate that we had vaccines soap and water on regular basis. Ahead of these contingency plans and Navua Hospital facility had the opportunity ready and available for measles but unfortu- The isolation facilities will be available for preparations, Prime Minister Voreqe Baini- to commend health workers for their com- nately there is no vaccine yet for Coronavi- suspected cases of COVID-19 to arrest the marama led a delegation of cabinet minis- mitment towards providing necessary health rus,” he said. spread of the virus. ters, senior health officials to see first-hand care to all Fijians especially during the out- Prime Minister Bainimarama also visited 'Sv[S%8 k[ b#>[v[ dyny fIjI ky dOry pr Spy9l ryp[2uv[ holI pr i9x[ m\t=I ae] jI ny aOr ghr[ a\tr[Q2+IE ky ilE imlkr k[m kry\" ny m[nv[i6k[r pr irpo2 dI k[ s\dy9 sh8og kI m[{g kI 2 6 7 3

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Sa kele tu mai dakudra na lalai kei irau na turaga oqori e dua na waqa ni saravanua ka ra marautaka na gone ni Yasawa me dua na kedrai itaba. Na yabaki 2019 na yabaki vinaka duadua ni saravanua e Viti ni levu duadua kina era gade mai kina ki Viti. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI 894,389 na vulagi e Teki sausau ena ra gole mai e Viti ena yabaki 2019

SOLOSARAVANUA LEWANAVANUA vulagi saravanua. Yabaki sa oti talega e yabaki e lewe levu 29,882. Sa mai cavu kina na isausau ni yabaki 2018 duadua kina na vulagi saravanua mai Niusi- E ra lewe 116,232 e duatani tale na vu nodra A mai tekia toka e dua na isausau levu oya e 870,309 na vulagi saravanua. ladi (205,998) kei Amerika (96,968) ena dua veisiko mai ki Viti ni saravanua o Viti ena yabaki sa oti Sa mai tekia kina o Viti e dua na isausau na yabaki. Tubu ena 2,336 o ira veisiko mai ena gauna S2019 ni levu duadua kina na vulagi vou ni sa tubu ena 2.8 na pasede na iwiliwili Kacivaka na Tabana ni Wili Lewenivanua se nodra gade. saravanua era gade mai kina e noda vanua. ni vulagi saravanua ni vakatauvatani kei na Fiji Bureau of Statistics ni laurai na iwiliwili Tubu talega na levu ni saravanua era mai sik- Rawata talega kina o Viti na ilavo levu du- iwiliwili ni yabaki sa oti. ena dua na siga e tautauvata ni 1,006 na vu- ovi ira nodra tokani se wekadra ena 11,585. adua ni saravanua ni vakatauvatani kei na Levu taudua na noda vulagi saravanua era lagi ni Ositerelia ena dua na siga ka 564 na E ra lewe levu duadua na vulagi sara- ilavo e rawata ena veiyabaki ena maliwa ni gole mai Ositerelia oya 367,020 ka tarava vulagi saravanua ni Niusiladi. vanua era veisiko mai ena vula ko Jiulai oya 2012 kina 2019. yani o ira na noda vulagi saravanua mai na Ni dikevi na inaki ni nodra veisiko mai e ku- e 96,376 na vula e levu duadua kina na sara- Ena 2019 a qoqota kina o Viti na ilavo levu vanua ni o vulavula balavu o Aotearoa se o nei ni o ira na vulagi era mai vakayagataka vanua era yaco kina ki Viti. duadua ena ikatolu ni vula 4 oya e $648.90 na Niusiladi. nodra gauna ni gade era lewe 655,247. Tarava sara o Okosita e 88,834 kei na vula milipni na dola ni Viti. Tubu tikoga na levu ni saravanua era gole E ra lewe 92,026 era mai sikovi ira na nodra o Jiune era lewe 85,652 kina na noda vulagi Na isausau sa mai tekia toka oqo o Viti ena mai Japani ena veiyabaki. Yabaki sa oti atubu itokani kei na dui wekadra. saravanua. yabaki sa oti era a siko mai kina e 894,389 na ena 24.9 na pasede. O ira na veisiko mai vaka bisinisi era lewe email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI phone: 3301806 Uqeti na vuli vinaka e Nasinu SOLO LEWANAVANUA

RA vakauqeti ira na qasenivuli ena koronivu- Eli ni vakabauta vaka mu- solomani era tiko mai Nasinu na Minisita ni Vuli, Rosy Ak- bar mera kua walega ni tokoni na dua na drau na pasede na pasi vei ira na gonevuli ia mera qacoya na pasi vinaka ni gone. Oqori mera kua walega ni pasi- taka nodra veitarogi me vaka na Sa sainitaka tiko oqori na ivola ni lolosi me baleti Satya Nandan na mata nei Viti kina Matabose kei vuravura ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama ena vale ni Tabacakacaka e Suva. iTaba: FELIX LESINAIVALU inaki ni veitarogi ia mera raica ni ra vakila na gone na bibi ni nodra pasi ena kena raici na vuli ena yaloyalo levu. Oya nira na rawa ni ra toso kina vuli torocake ka san a rawa kina Yavutaka o Nandan mera dua na tamata vinaka ka lewenivanua e dau muria vinaka na lawa ni vanua ka lomana na wekadra ka qarava vinaka na nodra bula. Vosa tiko vakabibi ko Minisita noda EEZ: PM Akbar baleta ni lewe vuqa na SOLO LEWANAVANUA “Sa vakadeitaka kina ni dua na wasawasa kina ena teveli ni Matabose kei Vuravura o koronivuli ena veiyasai Viti era levu wili tiko e Viti.” Viti na nona vakatutu,” kaya o PM Bainima- sa qacoya walega mera pasi OLOSITAKA o Paraiminisita Josaia “E vakavuna saraga na kaukauwa ni veital- rama. na nodra gone vuli mera dewa Voreqe Bainimarama na nona sa mai anoa nei Satya Nandan na vakadeitaki ni noda “E matataka na noda vanua ena vakarokoroko yani ena kalasi e tarava se kina Ltakali e dua na tuwawa ni veimataki nei wasawasa,”kaya o PM Bainimarama. kei na itagede ni veiqaravi cecere ka idusidusi vuli torocake ka mani sega ni Viti e vuravura o Satya Nandan na noda mata Kuria o PM Bainimarama ni a liutaka talega ki vei ira na dau vakaitavi ena veimataki nei vakaibalebale vinaka tu vei ira vakacegu kina Matabose kei Vuravura. o Nandan na vakayagataki ni UN Convention Viti. E dau valataki keda sara vakaukauwa na gone oqori na vu ni nodra tu- “O koya na isevu ni noda mata kina Mabose on the Law of the Sea ka yavutaki na taqomaki na veiyanuyanu lalai ka vakadavora na yavu beri vinaka kei na nodra gadrevi kei Vuravura ni oti noda tugalala ena 1970. E ni noda wasawasa me yacova mai ni kua.” mera doka kina na lewei vuravura na itutu nei mera vuli mera pasi. isevu ni lewenivanua yalodina ni Viti ka dua Kaya o Paraiminisita Bainimarama ni nona Viti edaidai.” Tomana ko Minisita Akbar ni na luve ni Pasifika dokai.” mai takali o Nandan esa vakayalia o Viti e dua Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni o Ambassador bolebole e sotava tiko na tabana “E na dau nanumi ena ivolatukutuku ni vei- nona tuwawa ni veimataki. Nandan e caramaka na sala ni veimataki nei ni vuli vei ira na gone vuli e tiko gauna e Viti na nona valataka na wasawasa nei “Sa levu sara na lesoni vinaka e dau vakavu- Viti me rawa ni yaco noda vuravura me va- saraga ena ligai ira na qasenivuli, Viti (EEZ) ena Matabose kei Vuravura.” lica vei au o Satya ena veiyabaki sa oti.” nua uasivi cake. Sa kaukauwa cake na domoda tubutubu kei ira na gonevuli. Na “E na mataka ni tugalala nei Viti ena 1970 sa Vakausivi ena noqu dau matataki Viti ena bu- na veivanua ena Pasifika eda vakavinavinaka iwali oqori esega ni tiko ena ta- rabailevu kina na iyalayala ni wasawasa (EEZ) turara ni vauravura au na dau nanumi koya ni sara kina vakalevu vua.” bana ni lawa se ena nodra mokuti nei Viti ena 50,000 na maile vakarivirivi.” noqu dau ni vakasala vuku.” “Na voqa ni domoda sa siviti Suva na vanua ira na gone baleta ni sa vakatabui “E na 1980 vakacaca sa vaka 20 taki na levu “E dua na dau veiqaravi kina lewei Viti yalo e rogo yani kina sa yaco sara ki Niu Yoka. Ka vakalawa. ni noda wasawasa sa robota e 1 na milioni na vinaka ka matalia na nona yalo dina.” sa voqa yani ena tutu e va ni noda vuravura.” Ia na iwali oqori etiko ga ena maile vakarivirivi ni noda vuravura.” “E kune votu mai na isevu ni gauna e biuta nodra cakacaka vata. Moce mada Teleni SOLO LEWANAVANUA

RA sinaita yani na vale ni lotu Wesele e Suva na Cen- Etenary ena ika 10 ni siga ni Maji e sivia na drau na leweniva- nua, veitokani vakacakacaka, kei na veiwekani voleka ena lotu ni vakasuka qele vua na noda mata ni Pasifika sa mai vakacegu o Esala Teleni. E ra tiko talega ena lotu ni vei- talatala oya na turaga na iliuliu ni Matanitu ko Voreqe Baini- marama. Tiko talega ena lotu ni Sa mai talaci vakadua e dua na dau ni veiqaravi yalo dina vei Viti ka mata vakacegu ni Pasifika ko Esala Teleni. E ra duavata kei iratou na nona veitinani na nona itokani vakacakacaka ni vakasukaqele oya na Vunilawa o Matanitu ena kedra itaba oqo ena siga ni vakasuka qele mai Lovonilase e Suva. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA Aiyaz Sayed- Khaiyum kei ira na lewe ni Bose Lawa, ira na lewe Bainimarama ni Ambassador Tel- “E na nona bula ni veiqaravi e ena gauna ni dredre ka sega ena kauwa tu ena yasana e gadrevi ni Tabana ni Veitaqomaki, Mata eni e levu na vanua e sa veiqaravi Viti, o Esala e vakaliuca na ivaka- gauna ni rawarawa.” kina na Viti ni duavata,” kaya o ni Veivanuatani kei na Sipika ni oti kina. rau. Au sa rogoca oti ni tukuni ni “Na ivakarau e vakaliuca oya e PM Bainimarama. Palimedi o Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. Oya ena tabana ni veitaqomaki, kevaka o via kila vinaka na nona vakadinadinataka kina ni cibitaka E se bula tiko na nona lewe ni E nona vosa ni lolosi ena gauna tabana ni ovisa kei na tabana ni ivakarau ni bula e dua na tamata ni dua na luvei Viti yalodina.” vale o Mere Latu kei rau na luve- ni lotu e kaya kina o Paraiminisita veimataki nei Viti. ia meda raica n aka e vakayacora “E vakadinadinataka ni duri kau- na o Josefa kei Rebbecca Teleni.

2 Vukelulu, 18 ni Maji, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASANA phone: 3301806 Namaki ituvatuva

vakailavo SOLO LEWANAVANUA gole mai Jaina. Itali, kei nani Ceva kei Ko - COVID-19Kaya o Minisita Sayed-Khaiyum ni sega me vakacagau tikoga kina na caka bisinisi, rea ka toroicake na itagede ni nodra dikevi ni sa rui sivia na vakararavi nei Viti kina vakaliuci tikoga kina na nodra bula vinaka A namaki me na kacivaka na Minisita na tamata era gole mai ki Viti ena veivanua makete ni Jaina ka tiko tale e vica na ma- na noda lewenivanua,” kaya o Minisita ni Bulavakailavo ka Vunilawa talega ni curuvanua me vaka na rara ni waqavuka kete ni saravanua ena vakabibitaki na kunei Sayed-Khaiyum. So Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum ena ika 26 lelevu kei na wavu lelevu. ni iwalewale eso me tokona na saravanua Sa dola tiko na katuba vei keimuni na ga- ni Maji 2020 e dua na ituvatuva vakailavo “Keitou sa vakailavotaka na kena voli eso ka veivakauqeti vei ira na dau saravanua. dreva mo ni solia yani nomuni vakatutu me meda qaqarauni yani kina ena vuku ni ma- na iyaya ni tataqomaki me tokona noda “Ni yalodei tiko ni keitou na laveta na vei- baleta na ituvatuva vakailavo vou oqo moni tetaka na Coronavirus se Covid-19 qaqarauni oka kina na voli mai ni thermal sala kece ni tubu keitou rawata me dei tiko vakauta yani kina email BudgetConsulta- Kaya ko Minisita Sayed-Khaiyum ni sa scanners kara sa vakadaberi ena noda rara kina na noda bula vakailavo, mera caka- [email protected]. tagutuva o Viti na nodra veisiko mai na ni waqavuka levu.” caka tikoga kina noda lewe ni vanua, ka Vakacerecerei na veiliutaki nei Viti ena bose ni wasawasa

Qaqaco na sema nei Viti kei na UN SOLO LEWANAVANUA

NONA sikovi Viti mai na Peresitedi ni Mata- “bose kei Vuravura (UN) e vakatakila ni qaqaco ni vei- wekani nei Viti kei matabose cecere oya.” Vakaoqori e dua na mala ni vosa ni noda Paraiminisita Vakatawa ka Vunilawa talega o Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum. Na Peresitedi ni UN o Dr Tiijani Muhammad-Bande matai ena mawi kei na Vunilawa o Sayed-Khaiyum kei na rua na vakailesilesi ena soqo ni nona kidavaki o Dr Tiijani. “Na veisiko oqo e vakadeita- ka tiko mai kina na Matabose SOLO LEWANAVANUA kei Vuravura ni rokova na cau Cabe vua noda Peresitedi na Peresitedi ni UN nei Viti kina veisaututaki kei AKACERECEREA ko Peresitedi ni SOLO LEWANAVANUA na valuti ni revurevu ni draki Matabose kei Vuravura Dr Tiijani veisau ena noda vuravura ni VMuhammad-Bande na veiliutaki nei ABE vua na turaga na kua.” Viti ena bosebose baleta na wasawasa. Peresitedi ni noda vanua “Sa dolava talega vei Viti na Kaya o Dr Tiijani ni sa namaka tiko na UN Co Jioji Konusi Konrote na katuba ni bula vuavuai ena me cakacaka vata kei Viti ena vei ulutaga Peresitedi ni Matabose kei Vura- veisiga ni mataka,” kaya na eso ni wasawasa. vura o Dr. Tijjani Muhammad – Vunilawa. “Na taro levu duadua ena yabaki 2020 sai Bande ka lai vakaraitaka na nona E na nona vosa tiko ni koya na cava na ibolebole e bolei kina o Viti veidokai ni sa butuka mai na noda veikidavaki vua na Peresit- me baleta na taqomaki ni veika e tu wavoliti vanua lomani o Viti. edi ni Matabose kei Vuravura keda ena loma ni 50 na yabaki ni nomuni tu- Gauna talei talega vua ni rawa ni o Dr. Tijjani Muhammad- galala.” laki tea e dua na vu ni iri-masei Bande, a kaya kina na Vuni- E vakatalega kina na ka e tukuna na Parai- ena itikotiko ni Matanitu. lawa ni kila vinaka o Viti ni minisita Vakatawa ka Vunilawa o Aiyaz A taura talega na gauna me sar- sega ni rawa ni vorata duadua Sayed-Khaiyum. ava kina na loma ni vale kei na na dredre ni draki veisau. “Ni marautaka o Viti na yabaki 50 ni noda kena tautuba ka marautaka me Kaya na Vunilawa ni levu na tugalala e marautaka vakakina na Matabose sainitaka na ivola ni vulagi me bolebole e gadreva tiko kina kei Vuravura na nona yabaki 75, na yabaki vakatakila vei ira na qai muri mai o Viti na veitokoni ni Mata- 2020 sa yabaki ni nodrau cavuisausau ru- ni sa mai butuka oti na noda va- bose kei Vuravura me vaka na arua.” nua. draki veisau, na vakacacani “Sa matata eke ni nodrau cakacaka vata esa Mai siga tolu voli e Viti o Dr. ni veikabula e wasawasa, na tadolova yani e dua na gauna vou.” Tijjani ka vica na usutu ni nona cakacaka vata vakakawata- “Vakatalega kina nodrau sa vakadigova eso veisiko me vaka na draki veisau mata, kei na taqomaki ni na gaunisala vou erawa ni solia kina nona kei na noda rawa ni bula mai ena noda bula vakailavo ena noda veitokoni na Matabose kei Vuravura.” kena revurevu, na taqomaki vina- vakalailaitaka na voli iyau “Me rawa ni tokoni kina na noda sasaga ni ka ni veikabula e loma ni noda mai vanuatani kei nodra via veivakatorocaketaki lewai matau e Viti kei wasawasa, na nodra vakaukauwa- mai vakataubuilavo. na Pasifika raraba,”tukuna o Sayed –Khai- taki na itabagone keina Marama. “Meda qarauna na levu ni yum. Vakauasivi na noda tokoni e Viti nod veiwekani kei na vei- Rau veitalanoataka na iliuliu e rua na vei- Totoka na kedrau itaba na Peresitedi ni Matabose kei Vuravura ko meda rawata na tekete ni Vei- matanitu me rawa ni yaco na sala eso e rawa ni vakayagataki me taqomaki Dr. Tijjani Muhammad – Bande kei na Peresitedi ni noda vanua ko Jioji vakatorocaketaki lewai matau ena vuravura eda bula tiko kina Konrote ena tikotiko ni Peresitedi ena Vale Levu e Suva. kina na veikabula e loma ni wasawasa. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA yabaki 10 oqo. oqo me uasivi cake,” kaya na Vunilawa

Vukelulu 18 ni Maji, 2020 3 ITAKITAKI E NA LOMA NI MACAWA email: [email protected]; l @FijianGovt; l Fijian Government; l visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj l phone: 3301806 ITAKITAKI E NA LOMA NI MACAWA

Dolava ko PM Bainimarama na rumu ni dikevi COVID –19 Moce mada Teleni

Voreqe Bainimarama na isevu ni rumu ni vakadidikebaleta Sa mai talaci vakadua ena ibulubulu mai Lovonilase na na matetaka na COVID-19 se coronavirus e Tamavua. Mo noda mata vakacegu kina Pasifika ka Komisina ni Ovisa sarava e vica na kena itaba era toka oqori. vakacegu talega o Esala Teleni. Sa tiko oqori eso na iTaba: FELIX LESINAIVALU kena itaba mo sarava sara yani. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA

Dolava na vuli bulabula vinaka ko Peresitedi Konrote

A vulagi dokai na turaga na Peresitedi o Jioji Konrote ena soqo ni Tabacakacaka ni Bula ka kilai me Multisectoral Health & Wellness Forum. iTaba: FELIX LESINAIVALU

4 Vukelulu, 18 ni Maji, 2020 5 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI phone: 3301806 Qaqarauni ena COVID-19 SOLO LEWANAVANUA curu mai ki Viti. tarai ira era tauvi ira tiko mate- Sa lalawataki me na vakarau taka oqo. A Matanitu o Viti esa vakayagataki na thermal scan- Sa cakacaka vakavoleka tiko yadrava vinaka tiko na ners ena noda rara ni waqavuka. na noda matanitu kei na veika- Nveitauvi ni matetaka na Sa sivia e 95 na udolu na lewei bani ni waqavuka me ra kakua Covid-19 se coronavirus. vuravura e na 85 na vanua vura- ni vodo mai na vulagi e siqemi Sa vakalevutaka na iwiliwili vura eda tauvi it’s na Covid-19. se vakabauti ni tauvi ira tiko na ni vanua e vuravura e vakatabui Me yacova Mai na ika i mate oqo. Sa wanonova matua nodra curu vanua mai ki Viti. tekitekivu ni vula oqo se sega ni tale tiko ga na noda matanitu na Oya ni vo e 14 na siga ni bera dua e mate e Viti enaCovid-19. dewa ni mate oqo e vuravura ka ni yacova na tiki ni siga era lala- O ni sa kerei vabibi na lewei rawa ni tosoya cake na no noda wataka mera yaco Mai kina ki Viti mo ni kakua ni veisiko ki qaqarauni ke gadrevi vaka kina. Viti. Jaina, ceva kei Korea, Itali kei E na itukutuku tale eso me baleta Me tekivu ena ika 7 ni siga Irani. Sa kerei tale ga na lewei na mate oqo na Covid-19 me da ni vula o Maji Sana vakatabui ninoda vanua ko ni veisiko ki vakararavi vakatabakidua ki na nodra curu vanua mai ki Viti na vavalagi mo ni qarauna vinaka vei tukutuku e tabaka na World vulagi era lako mai Jaina, Itali, sara na nomuni bula me kakua Health Organization (WHO) kei Irani kei na ceva kei Korea ni ni dewa vei kemuni na mate na noda matanitu. vo e 14 na siga me ra yacova na Covid-19. Ni savata vinaka na Na itukutuku tale eso ko na siga era via butuki Viti mai kina. ligamuni ena sovu kei na wai. rawa ni raica e na monalivaliva Ko ira kece na gole mai vanua Kakua ni tara na matamu, ucu- na https://www.who.int./emer- Sa tosoya cake o Viti nona qaqarauni ena noda rara ni waqavuka vei ira na dau curuvanua mai tani era sa dau ilovi taumada ena mu se gusumu kevaka o se bera gencies/disease/novel-corona meda taqomaki kina na mai na Covid 19. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI hand held scanner ni bera ni ra ni savata na ligamu . Kakua ni virus-2019/situation-reports.

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Sa vakarau dolava tiko oqori na turaga na iliuliu ni noda Matanitu ko Voreqe Bainimarama e dua na vale ni qasenivuli vou mai Navuakece District School e Naitasiri. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA Talei nodra vale na qasenivuli e Navuakece SOLO LEWANAVANUA wani.” “Oqo e dua talega na sala me na siga Moniti na ika 2 ni vakavinavinakataka kina na Ma- siga ni Maji 2020 ena dua tanitu na nodra solia tu na nodra Ena siga guiguilecavi dredre gauna na turaga kei na marama vei ira na qasenivuli, gonevuli qasenivuli,” kaya o PM Bainima- keina itubutubu ni koronivuli mai rama. Navuakece. “Eda vakavinaka saka e Na- Oya ena nona sa lai dolava yani vuakece na bibi ni kena tara ena Sa tea tiko oqori o Minisita ni Veikau ko Psea Naiqamu edua na kau mana koro ko Naviago, Lautoka, ka veitokoni ena imawi na turaga na Tui Vitogo kei na dua na tale na lewe ni koro ena imatau. kina na turaga na iliuliu ni Matan- itagede vinaka na vale vakabibi ni itu o Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama oti na cagilaba o Winisitoni ena SOLO LEWANAVANUA keda mai na katakata ni matanisi- Kaya vei ira mai Naviyago o na veivale vou eso ni qasenivuli 2016.” ga kei na kau me tarova na sisi Minisita Naiqamu ni levu duadua ka tara vou na matanitu. “Na cagilaba kaukauwa o Win- AKARAITAKA vei ira ni qele.” na qele eda taukena na itaukei e “E na sega beka ni yacova na isitoni ena 2016 a mai ravuta e va mai Naviago kei Vitogo “Taumada nanuma na Peresitedi Viti kasa dodonu kina meda loma milioni na isau ni nodra vale ni na vale ni qasenivuli e Navuakece Ve Lautoka na Minisita ni ena yabaki sa oti meda teivaki e levu ka teivaka na noda qele ena qasenivuli ena loma ni tikina, ia District School mai Naitasiri.” Veikau o ni ya- 4 na milioni na kau ena 4 na ya- veikau. au kila vinaka na bibi ni nodra “Ia na Matanitu sa vulica me tara cova mai ni kua esa tea oti na Ta- baki.” “Na kau e teivaki ena nomudou vakavaletaki vakavinaka na vou na vale me tara vakaukauwa bacakacaka ni Veikau e 192,969 “Yabaki sa oti ena bose ni draki tikoga na itaukei ni qele.” qasenivuli.” ka tara ena itagede era ni vorata na veikau. veisau mai Amerika sa laki va- “Oqo e dua na gauna vinaka e “E na sega saka ni rawa nida kina na cagilaba kaukauwa ena Vakananumi ira na lewe ni koro karaitaka kina na turaga na iliuliu veitokoni kina vei keda na Ma- biuta edua na isau vakailavo ena yaco mai,” kaya o PM Bainima- na minisita nisa tekivutaki na ni noda matanitu ni sana tosoya tanitu meda teivaka vakalevu na nodra tiko vinaka na leweniva- rama. cakacaka ni tei kau ena loma ni cake o Viti na nona takete kina na kau,” kaya o Minisita Naiqamu. nua vakabibi ena nodra bula na Na Tikina o Navuakece e bai ni Peresitedi. 30 na milioni na kau me teivaki Sa uqeti ira talega mai Naviyago qasenivuli kei na itavi levu ni tiko kina e 6 na koro o Navutu, “Au sa uqeti kemuni moni tea ena loma ni 15 na yabaki,” kaya kei Vitoga o Minisita Naiqamu veivakatavulici e vakacolati saka Nawaqabena, Korovou, Vatuili, na kau kecaga na kau vuata meda o Minisita Naiqamu. mera tea vakalevu na kau na vei ira. Ni na raica ni tara sara ena Delaiwamale kei Waisa. kania, na kau me kauvaro, na kau “Na ituvatuva ni 30 na milioni yasi ni sau levu ena kena makete ivakatagedegede vinaka mera ta- Na icavuti ni turaga e kea na Vu- me buka, na kau me vakarurugi sa tekivutaki ena yabaki oqo.” edaidai. leitaka na qasenivuli na kena ta- nivalu e Navuakece.

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Totoka dina na manua vou na ‘RFNS Savenaca’ ka rawa ni ko raica eke ni ra tucake tu kina na lewe ni mataivalu e wai ni Viti kei Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama mai Perth e Ositerelia.TABA E LOMA: Na manua na HMSNZF Leander ka bale mate kina ko Savenaca Naulumatua ena karua ni valu levu mai na Yatu Solomoni. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI Manua vou na ‘RFNS Savenaca’ SOLO LEWANAVANUA erau a bale mate ena siga oya o Savenaca Nau- lumatua mai Yasawa kei Timo Puamau mai Lau. AKAVINAVINAKA vakalevu ko Parai- Ko irau na cauravou yalo qaqa ni Viti oqo e rau minisita Voreqe Bainimarama kina Ma- a lewena taumada na Fiji Naval Volunteer Force, Vtanitu mai Ositerelia ena isolisoli levu, ena gauna sa tekivu kina na ikarua ni ivalu levu na manua vou ni Viti ka yacana na ‘RFNS Save- rau sa mani laki lewena na manua ni mtaivalu e naca’. wai ni Niusiladi na HMSNZF Leander A tiko mai Ositerelia ena vica na siga sa oti o Namaki me sa na qai kele tiko mai ki Viti na Kacabote na vula ko Jiulai PM Bainimarama me lai ciqoma na manua vou ‘RFNS Savenaca’ ena vula ka tu mai. e kaukauwa na vala e wai. oqo. Nona vosa tiko vei ira na lewei Viti era sa Walesi levu lei ni kacivaka toka mai. Na ‘RFNS Savenaca e toka ena itagede ka vakaitikotiko tiko mai Perth e Ositerelia e kaya Na ‘Leander’ qori e vakaloloma voleka sara ga me laki voca. vakatokai me Gurdian Class Patrol Boat ka tiko kina ko PM Bainimarama ni nona Matanitu ena Rua na wekada rau sa yali moni rogoca. na kena totolo ena 37 na kilomita ena 1 na aua. tomana tiko na laveti ni ivakatagedegede ni bula Ni vakarorogo meu serelaka nodrau leqa voli na wekada. Na levu ni kena kai waqa e tiko ena 23. E rua ni lewei Viti. Rau vala voli e lomani wasawasa. na kena idini diesel ka tiko na kena kaukauwa Kaya na iliuliu ni noda Matanitu ni manua vou Ni lai moce kecekece sara neirau bula sa mai yala. ena 4000 na kilowatts. oqo e kalasi tani e vuravura ka na ma yaga ena Keirau sana lesu tale vei tamada. E matalia na kena idini ni lailai na kena kana yadravi ni qolivi ni vakasivia ni noda wasawasa, Ni rogoca meu talanoataka na gauna e yaco kina na vala. waiwai. yadravi ni benuci ni noda wasawasa, kei na tobo Nodratou vale kei na waqa ni Jiavana. Na balavu ni ‘RFNS Savenaca’ e 29.5 na mita. ni vakau mai vakailoa ni wai gaga ena iyalayala Na isevu ni manuwa vata oqo ni Ositerelia a ni noda wasawasa. O Puamau o Savenaca rau mai leqa e loma ni waqa. soli ki Papua Niukini ena Veverueri ni yabaki sa Vakavinavinakataki ira talega na noda caura- Na dakai levu lei ni rau lai vanataka. oti na kena ikarua a soli kina Tabacakacaka ni vou lewe ni mataivalu e wai nodra laki vakavula Oti na vala mera sa wili rau sa yali na gone Viti. Ovisa mai Tuvalu ena Evereli ni yabaki sa oti. tiko ki Niusiladi ena nodra laki vulica tiko na Ra vakaloloku lei me vica na miniti. Na manua vou ni Viti oqo na ‘RFNS Savenaca iwalewale ni kena vakayagataki na manua vou Kau ni walesi e taqiri na itukutuku me sa cowiri. e vakatokayaca vua edua na cauravou ni Yasawa oqo na ‘RFNS Savenaca’. Walesitaki mai me kilai e Viti. yaloqaqa o Savenaca Naulumatua a bale mate e Vakauasivi ena nodra solia nodra dina ena itavi Na manua meu tukuna mada na ‘Leander’ dina qori na yacana. na gauna a kacabote kina na manua ni Niusiladi oya kara vosota na tu veiyawaki mai vei ira na Rau vala kei na manuwa ni Jiavana. na HMSNZF Leander ena ikarua ni ivalu levu lewe ni nodra matavuvale ena loma ni 2 na vula. O Puamau o Savenaca rau mani mate vakadua sara. ena ivalu mai Kalobangara mai na Yatu Solomo- E na daumaka mo ni wilika mada na qaqa ni Rau ciba koto ena yacai Viti raraba. ni. E bale mate vata o Savenca kei ira na lewe sere makawa ni matasere na Miramira ni Kat- Ia oilei o laugasau berabera tu na vosa ni tatau. 25 tale na lewe ni mataivalu e wai ni Niusiladi. udrau mai Gau ena kedrau sere na cauravou Sega ni rau volavola vei tinadrau. Era mai bale mate na lewe ni HMSNZF Lean- yaloqaqa e rua ni Viti o Savenaca Naulumataua der ena gauna a vanataka mai kina e dua na to- mai Yasawa kei Timo Puamau mai Lau me vaka Yawa o Yasawa yawa ko Lau rau sa mate tu a veitau. pita na kai Japani ena mataka caca ni ika 13 ni na sere a vola na dau ni bulisere rogolevu ena Rau bulu koto ena vuso ni biau. Jiulai 1943. gauna oya o Kavetani Ismeli Loga mai Vadra- Rau buli koto ena vuso ni biau. E rau lewe rua na cauravou ni Viti rau a lewena vadra mai Gau e kaya vakaoqo ne na qaqa ni voli na manua ni Niusiladi na HMSNZF Leander sere oya;

Vukelulu, 18 ni Maji, 2020 7 VULA I KELIKELI VUKELULU, KA 18 NI MAJI, 2020 - KA 5 NI TABANA - KA 11 NI VOLA Noda Viti Dola na rumu ni dikevi COVID-19

E ra taba vata tu oqori kei na turaga na Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama na ivakailesilesi ni Tabacakacaka ni Bula ena dola ni Molecular Laboratory e Tamavua, Suva. iTaba: FELIX LESINAIVALU

NANISE NEIMILA “Sa na totolo ka rawarawa sara kina na via butuki Viti mai kina. Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni vakavinavi- vakadeitaki ni sa tiko vua e dua na mate na “Na vakatatabu ni curuvanua oqo esa so- nakataki ira na vakailesilesi ni Tabacaka- na ika 11 ni siga ni vula o Maji sa GOVID-19 se sega. Sa na sega ni vakaoti lia veikeda na gauna vinaka – ni se bera caka ni Bula e Viti raraba ena uasivi ni mai dolava kina na turaga na iliuliu gauna kei na ilavo ena kena laki vakadei- ga ni yaco mai Viti na mate oqo. Eda sa nodra veiqaravi ni tataqomaki me yacova Eni noda Matanitu o Josaia Voreqe taki sara tiko mai vavalagi,” kaya o PM vakavakarau ga e veisiga.” mai na gauna oqo. Bainimarama na rumu ni dikevi COV- Bainimarama. Kuria na iliuliu ni noda Matanitu ka kaya Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni nodra caka- ID-19 se coronavirus mai Tamavua. “Me yacova mai na siga na ika 11 ni siga ni sa vakayacori tale tikoga ena gauna ena caka vinaka sa bokoca na yamayame ni E kilai na vale ni vakadidike oqo me Mo- ni Maji sa yaco kina 100 na vanua e vu- noda veirara ni waqavuka na vakadaberi buka era utura tiko mai na dau ni politiki lecular Laboratory ka kaya o Paraiminisita ravura na matetaka oya ka sa vakadeitaki ni iwalewale vou ni veilovi se vakarutaki era via vakayalolailaitaki kemuni tiko kei Bainimarama ni vakailavotaki ena ituvatu- kina 110,000 na kisi ni COVID-19.” katakata ni yago ka vakataokai na thermal na nomuni veivakabulai vei ira na lewei va vakailavo ni Matanitu ena yabaki sa oti. Kaya na noda iliuliu ni Matanitu ni totolo scanners. Viti. Ena noda ituvatuva vakailavo ni yabaki ni kena veitauvi na matetaka oya esa levu “Me vaka au sa vakamacalatak e liu o ira “Sa kalougata nida galala mai na mate- sa oti eda vakatubuilavo kina kena tara na cake tiko na nona roboti vuravura tiko yani talega na vulagai e ra vodo waqa mai era na taka oya, ia me vaka ni levu na vanua mai National Health Laboratory e Tamavua. ena veisiga. dikevi ena gauna era kele mai kina e Suva Urope era ripotetaka tikona kisi ni mateta- Sa caramaki kina na sala ni kena tara na “E sega ni waraka o Viti me kacivaki kei Lautoka, kaya o PM Bainimarama. ka oya, sa dodnu meda vakavakarau tikoga moleculae Laboratory oqo kasa taqomaki mai na itukutuku oya me qai yavala. Eda “Se sega vakadua ni dua na gauna ena sena mani yaco mai se sega na matetaka vinaka o Viti mai na COVID-19. sa yavala rawa vakatotolo mera taqomaki itukutuku ni veigauna e Viti me yaco kina oya. Oya na vuna au sa vakauqeti keda “Na kena dola na molecular lab vou oya na noda lewenivanua kada vakadewataka edua na qaqarauni ni tabana ni bula e yaco keca kina na lewei Viti meda meda vaka- sa rawa ni dikevi ga e Viti e 20 na leweni- ni rawa nida toboka, vakatikitikitaka, ka ena dua na gauna totolo ka mana vakale- liuca na tiko savasava me tarova na dewa vanua ena loma ni 6 kina 8 na aua.” qaravi koya e tauvi koya na COVID-19.” vutlaga me vaka na kena sa yaco tiko ena ni mate oya.” Sa vakavinavinaka talega o Paraiminisita Kaya o Paraiminisita Bainimarama ni se gauna oqo. Na gauna a siqemi kina edua Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni kena sa mai Bainimarama vei ira kece era veivuke sogo tikoga na noda veivanua ni curuva- esa dikevi saraga vakatotolo ka vakadeit- dola oqo na Lab ni vakadidike oqo- sa tu kina Matanitu ena kena tara na Lab oya- nua ki vei ira kece mai vanuatani era lesu akai se tauvi koya dina ni se sega.Me yaco- vakarau kina o Viti me sotava na kisi kece me vaka na World Health Organisation kei mai Jaina, Italy, Irani kei Ceva kei Korea va mai ni kua se sega ni dua e vakadeitaki ni COVID-19 ka meda bula vinaka mai na Matanitu o Ositerelia. ni vo 14 na siga mera yacova na siga era mai ni sa tauvi koya tiko na mate oya.” kina.

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