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Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Environment Mahendra Reddy, Permanent Secretary for Waterways and Environment Joshua Wycliffe with Nabukadra villagers during the commisioning of the village seawall in Ra earlier this month. MORE DETAILS on PAGE 6. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA

PRIME MINISTER BAINIMARAMA DEDICATES AWARD TO EARTH ALL FIJIANS, PACIFIC ISLANDER

MEREANI GONEDUA Earth Award to every Fijian and the Earth Award. ment, civil society and the private dent representative to Fiji Sanaka Pacific Islander. The Earth Award is the United sector whose actions have a trans- Samarasinha acknowledged PM RIME Minister Voreqe The Fijian Head of Government Nation’s highest environmental formative impact on the environ- AWARDBainimarama has dedicated was all smiles last week after he honour where it recognises out- ment. Pthe 2020 Champion of the received the 2020 Champion of standing leaders from govern- Announcing the award, UN resi- CONTINUES ON PAGE 3 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 Dr Waqainabete updates parliament on covid-19 safety measures INSIDE AZARIA FAREEN “There are eight quarantine facili- ver and so far, there has been no had nearly 23,000 cases with 240 ties in Fiji and currently at the mo- community transmission and it has new cases last week.” HE tireless dedication ment we have up to 500 individu- been eight months since Fiji’s last “As of November, 2020, there are and efforts of the front- als in these facilities,” he said. community case. over 200 candidate vaccines, many line workers has been “We have tested more than 17,000 “All the inbound passengers with based on newer but unlicensed The principal role of the COVAX Lutunauga awarded T commended by the Minister for people and the Fiji Centre for Dis- medical conditions are communi- promising vaccine platform tech- Facility is to maximise the chances for his service -14 Health and Medical Services Dr ease Control continues to operate cated to the COVID-19 Response nologies which are in various stag- of people in participating countries Ifereimi Waqainabete. day-to-day and testing and in some Unit and the specialists are en- es of development, with over 40 to have access to COVID-19 vac- Conference focus In addressing the December sit- instances we do nearly 300 test a gaged from day one to ensure that vaccine candidates in human clini- cines as quickly, fairly and safely ting the Parliament, Minister day.” their conditions are managed well cal trials,” Dr Waqainabete said. as possible and by joining the fa- on new normal issues ‘ ’ Waqainabete said these workers “To be really sure that there is no during their days of mandatory “The Fijian Government through cility, participating countries and -13 include staff of the Republic of Fiji community transmission of COV- quarantine,” he said. the COVAX Facility has secured economies will not only get access Govt commended for Military Forces, Fiji Police Force, ID-19, they do not only test those “We know that there are now agreements for the supply of COV- to the world’s largest and most di- border agencies, tourism operators, in the border quarantine facilities, nearly 70 million cases globally ID-19 vaccines but due to the dif- verse portfolio of COVID-19 vac- continuous assistance Fiji Airways, Airport Fiji Limited they also test those who are in the and 1.6 million deaths recorded ferent characteristics and require- cines, but also an actively managed -11 and where “some of them would be frontline,” he added. with the number of new cases ments of each vaccine they will portfolio. celebrating Christmas in isolation Minister Waqainabete said they globally continue to increase with still require specific programmatic and quarantine and this is a must also randomly test those in the almost one million new cases in requirements determining needs,” “We are working with our Fiji Na- so we can have a safe Christmas”. community who front up with fe- two days. In the Pacific, we have he explained. tional Inspectory Regulatory Au- thority and to make sure that we ac- tually have efficacy requirements and the World Health Organization pre-qualification and vaccine as- Voreqe Bainimarama sessment program before we ac- cept the vaccines into the country,” One in five women Dr Waqainabete said. have experienced “We are marshalling all our ef- sexual harassment in a forts towards the protection and workplace. One in three safeguarding of our borders and women in Fiji have we will work simultaneously dur- experienced physical ing that period in our development or sexual violence from of a vaccination readiness plan so a man who is not their Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete with stakeholders at the launch of the Fiji Pharmaceutical Supply Chain reform project. partner. In 2019 alone, 10 women were killed by their intimate partners.

Voreqe Bainimarama Prime Minister New equipment to Numbers $31,104 boost service delivery is the total cost of the AZARIA FAREEN ment, including the Zolls Ventilator seawall project at through USAID support and also Nabukadra Village where HE Ministry of Health and Airvos - about eight of them from Medical Services has in- the New Zealand Government.” 33 famillies are now Tvested significantly in the “Through our tender processes in protected from the rise in purchasing of equipment to ensure the last two months we have been sea level. that we are COVID-19 ready and able to receive our dental equip- clinical services delivery provides ment, new dental chairs, autoclaves, Tweet of the week patients with the best experience. ultrasonic scalers, major radiology This was highlighted by the Minis- equipment, floor mounted X-rays, ter for Health and Medical Services, digital-mounted X-rays, general Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete, who not- ultrasound machines and portable ed the ministry has received about digital X-rays,” Dr Waqainabete 50 purchased ventilators - 11 are said. now at the Colonial War Memorial He added the ministry is about to Hospital, nine in the Lautoka Hos- receive 22 portable digital X-ray pital, five in the Labasa Hospital machines to replace the existing Frank Bainimarama @FijiPM and one in the Republic of Fiji Mili- conventional X-rays in all the Sub- On behalf of all climate-vulnerable tary Forces (RFMF) Hospital. Divisional hospitals. people, I am honoured to receive “The RFMF GMMC (George Mate “We will do away with the wet film the 2020 Champion of the Earth Medical Centre) Hospital has been that will be no more and this will be Award. Let’s be clear: This is converted into a five-bed intensive taken with the digital format which not a trophy for something we care unit specifically left aside for would be available on the computer have already achieved. We must continue the fight for the net- our frontliners, and in the event of so that the doctors can view and ac- zero, climate-resilient future our them being sick they will be provid- tually take a picture in real time if children deserve. ed with intensive level care,” Minis- they need to and send it over either ter Waqainabete said. by Viber or WhatsApp to the radi- Contact “We have also managed to buy vi- ologist to be able to get a second Sub Editor: Prashila Devi Manager Vernacular: Viliame Tikotani tal signs monitors, patient monitors, opinion,” he said. infusion pumps, syringe pumps and “With the implementation of the North office: Level 3 Macuata House, Labasa West office: Level 1 Ratu Nauliano House, Koroivalu cardiac monitors which were dis- medical supplies, the supply chain tributed in phases in our health fa- reform process that we are currently Contacts: Suva: 3301806 / West: 6700086 / 9905965 cilities.” rolling out is a 15-month phase out North: 8811276 / 9905971 “Through the support of our donor plan which includes the installation Fax: 3305139/3304663 [email protected] partners as World Health Organi- of the new Warehouse Information @FijianGovt sation, we have also had five new Management System to health facil- Fijian Government Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete with Australia’s High Commissioner to Fiji, visit us at www.fiji.gov.fj bio safety cabinets and other equip- ities around the country,” he added. John Feakes.

2 Wednesday December 16, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Earth award PM calls on Fijians to take FROM PAGE 1 precautionary measures NANISE NEIMILA “Team Fiji, let’s remember Cyclone Harold. These waters are deadly, unpredictable, and Bainimarama for the work At the last minute, it ramped up in strength and can carry debris that can maim or kill.” he has done, especially his IJIANS around the country have been ended up being worse than predicted. Do not “We don’t want to see reports of young Fi- leadership in the fight against urged to prepare for heavy rain, damag- be caught off guard by this latest storm.” jian’s lives lost due to a lack of supervision.” climate change and congratu- Fing winds, coastal inundation and flood- “Know the location of your nearest evacua- “While we are a day away from the storm’s lated him for the award ing across the country. tion centre. If you can, use “Find my EC” by arrival, I urge our fisherman: Please do not go Prime Minister Bainima- Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, while texting “EC” to 132877 using viber, messenger out fishing - this is not the time to test your rama said, “Let me begin by delivering his message to all Fijians, urged for or sms. Otherwise use the NDMO website or skills at sea.” saying how deeply honoured all communities to trim tree branches, clean call 3319250.” Prime Minister Bainimarama is now calling I am to be the recipient of the drains, board up homes, prep emergency kits, “As we see flooding throughout the country, on all Fijians to listen to warnings and wait un- 2020 Champion of the Earth and take other steps to keep their homes and Prime Minister Bainimarama urged all Fijians til you are given clearance to do so - no fish is Award. I’d like to thank the communities safe. to stay out of floodwaters, especially children. worth the risk. United Nations for this in- credible recognition”. “But as I stand here today to accept this Award, I do so COVID-19 response not for myself, but on behalf of every Fijian, every Pacific Islander, and every person on home loans Earth whose lives have been impacted, uprooted, and even assistance bill 2020 lost to climate change.” AZARIA FAREEN PM Bainimarama high- lighted that over the past few HE COVID-19 Response Home Loans Assis- years –– starting with Fiji’s tance Bill 2020 (Bill No. 43/2020) was moved Presidency of COP23 –– we Tunder Standing Order 51, passed and enacted have been among the world’s by the Parliament during the December sitting of the most vocal proponents for Parliament. climate action. The Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Ai- “As your Prime Minister, yaz Sayed-Khaiyum said businesses which provide I’ve had the privilege of am- hire purchase service such as Carpenters Finance, Tap- plifying your voices through poo Group of Companies, Vinod Patel Home and Liv- speaking engagements ing, Courts Fiji, Vision Investments, Subrails Furniture throughout the world. had met with the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) and the “All across the globe, politi- banks to discuss issues on home loans. cal leaders, business execu- “We have discovered that over $100 million worth tives, actors and advocates of provisioning actually have been done by the banks have heard the story of Pa- specifically into homes, and the logic behind this is cific Islanders’ struggle for that we do not want people to lose the roofs over their survival. And millions more heads,” the A-G said. ordinary, everyday citizens “This Bill actually targets those people specifically have had their eyes opened with home mortgages and provides psychological se- to the immediate, existential curity to people whose accounts are under these ar- threat of a changing climate rangements, which will continue to March 2021.” and rising seas. “The Bill gives the ability to these members who He stated that because of currently do not have their ability to access their Fiji this – Fijians have been National Provident Fund (FNPF) accounts to do the agents of progress: ‘Real, Home mortgage repayments,” he added. meaningful progress that just The A-G said the law also allows the RBF at the com- might help save the world as mencement of this Act to know exactly which accounts we know it.’ Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum in Parliament last week. have these arrangements so that there is a lot of trans- PM Bainimarama acknowl- Photo: PARLIAMENT OF FIJI parency involved to ensure that everyone’s rights are edged the UN for providing protected and no one trying to get a quick win through the platform for Fiji to be this. able to speak and be heard Fishermen advised to keep “In order to ensure that the FNPF funds are not abused, and through COP, and the this does not allow people to access the FNPF to do many other engagements the updated on weather bulletin the repayment for hire purchase nor does it allow the UN hosts in its annual calen- people who have unsecured loans through the banks to dar, Fiji has been granted a access their FNPF funds,” the A-G highlighted. platform ‘where we stood on HE Ministry of Fisheries has ad- properly stored away,” said Ms Lakeba. “We do not want people to touch their preserved equal footing –– or even with vised fisherfolk and licensed fishers “We are also advising tilapia, prawn and account for hire purchase purposes or for unsecured greater prominence –– than Taround the country to refrain from shrimp farmers to secure pond and feed loans - we are only touching the preserved account be- the world’s superpowers. traveling out to sea for the next few days stocks and prepare themselves in case cause you have an asset to hold it against.” The PM also called on eve- and keep listening to updated weather bul- flooding occurs. Private hatcheries to also “These accounts have already been on holiday for ry Fijian to not lose sight of letins. take heed and take utmost care in securing nine months (most of them) for the next three months the ultimate goal and that is Director Fisheries, Mere Lakeba said that assets and broodstocks. If possible, move and they will be having another holiday until March, ‘Stopping global warming, fishers need to secure their assets like boats broodstocks to more secure ponds or net and so far the banks have provided a holiday for bor- and saving the planet.’ and engines as well as fishing gear. and seal the pond bunds or undertake nec- rowers with the total value being access of $3 billion,” “So, to all of you here to- Villages that were assisted with solar essary measure to avoid loss of standing the A-G added. day, I ask that you continue freezers are advised to remove solar panels stocks.” He highlighted that the banks have written-off loans to carry the torch of climate from the rooftops and properly secure them Fishers are advised to adhere to all public worth $100 million in the past nine months but only for advocacy, and lead the world in a safe place. advisories by the Maritime Safety Author- unsecured loans. by example. No action is too “This is a precautionary measure and we ity of Fiji (MSAF), National Disaster Man- “The bank so far, as a matter of interest, this year has small. As you leave today’s trust that the Fishermen’s associations in agement Office (NDMO) and the Fiji MET given new loans of $1.7 billion and a lot may have celebrations, look around villages and communities will be able to Office. been in the months of February or March but they have you, and think like a climate work together to ensure that all assets are [email protected] been lending too in the COVID-19 period,” the A-G champion.” added.

Wednesday December 16, 2020 3 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; NATIONAL MATTERS visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 Another workplace Fijians assisted in survey in the new year

first home loan grant SONAM SAMI ILISAPECI TUIVALE million.” highest level of integrity in service delivery. The assistance has also resulted in the in- The Housing Authority has undergone a spe- HE Ministry of Employ- HE Ministry of Housing and Commu- crease in economic and business activity cial audit and a public inquiry. Findings from ment, Productivity and nity Development has been working locally and has provided much needed em- these investigations have highlighted the need TIndustrial Relations will Ttowards increasing residential con- ployment to many Fijians. With this the Min- to strengthen the legal and governance frame- conduct another workplace sur- struction and by this the Ministry has taken istry is also working on upgrading informal work surrounding the housing sector.” vey in the New Year on the con- on a wider responsibility to assist Fijians in settlements under the Upgrade of Informal “Our National Housing Policy Review is tinuing impact of COVID-19 in this financial year. Settlement Programme and over 450 house- progressing well and the Ministry is currently workplaces. This was highlighted in Parliament by line holds will soon receive their 99-year leases in undertaking public consultation on a new in- While speaking during the Par- Minister, Premila Kumar in her response to Ledrusasa, Cuvu and Waidamudamu. formal settlement lot allocation policy. The liament session the line Minister the President’s speech. Minister Kumar also stated in Parliament outcome of these efforts are to develop a new Parveen Kumar said this will en- “The increase to $30,000 in the First Home that the biggest challenge being faced in ser- National Housing Act to address such issues able them to monitor and ensure Grant for Fijians to construct their first home vice delivery is corruption because corrupt and to ensure lots are fairly allocated to the that they have relevant interven- has seen many more Fijians convert their practices lead to a lack of confidence in the most deserving,” Minister Kumar said. tions to contain the impact of dreams into reality. A total of 260 applica- system and wastes public funds and the dete- The Ministry has directed its entire effort in COVID-19 on employment. tions have now been approved under the riorates efficiency. increasing Fiji’s much needed economic re- The Minister added that this First Home/ First Land Grant Assistance Pro- “The housing sector is currently undergoing covery and the long-term wellbeing of Fiji- collaboration with the Ministry gramme with a total pay-out in excess of $3.7 a complete review in its effort to achieve the ans. of Health will continue with workplace OHS awareness, in- spections and audits to ensure the health and safety of the Fi- Agricultural sector jian workers. He said a nationwide work- set to raise Fiji’s place survey that was undertak- en between May to June, 2020 national income was to determine the impact of COVID-19 at the workplace. NANISE NEIMILA “I have in the past gone through these figures and in summary it HE Ministry of Agricul- showed that 43 percent of the ture continues with pro- total workers surveyed were Tgrammes to assist Fijian affected out of the workplaces households concerning food and sample size.” nutritional security and at the He added that 53 percent of the same time leveraging agricultural affected workers are from the growth in the national interest. Western Division, 39 percent are This was highlighted by Minister from the Central Division and for Agriculture, Waterways and eight percent from the Northern Environment Mahendra Reddy, Division. while speaking in Parliament in Furthermore, the top five most response to the President Major- affected industries were Whole- General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote’s sale & retail; Accommodation, speech for the opening of the food & tourism; Manufactur- 2020-2021 parliamentary session. ing; Construction, Transport and Minister Reddy said Fiji will be Storage industry. able to raise national income as He acknowledged the resil- income of all those who partici- ience and character displayed by pated in the agricultural growth Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Environment Mahendra Reddy, while speaking in Parliament in response to the President many of these affected workers process: the landowners and the Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote’s speech for the opening of the 2020-2021 parliamentary session. Photo: PARLIAMENT OF FIJI and employers in finding alter- resource owners; farmers and la- native livelihoods. bourers; input suppliers; financi- ed new areas for commercial sector grows, then if you are efforts are now bearing fruits. “We must maintain our dis- ers and improve the livelihood of agriculture, areas where peo- able to get maximum people to With Agricultural Marketing cipline and leadership to safe- households in rural and maritime ple never thought that they too participate in that growth pro- Authority (AMA) alone, we are guard the health and wellbeing areas. could participate and benefit cess and the rewards from the now pumping back in the rural, of all Fijians.” Minister Kumar “I can assure this House that all from export earnings.” growth will be spread to these interior and maritime regions a said. is well on our way to assist with These areas include, Tailevu, maximum people like the land- sum of $350,000 every month. He also said a healthy and safe the economic recovery process Naitasiri, Kavanagasau, Na- owners, the input suppliers, the This is an increase of 88 per- workplace is a more productive as requested by the President. By bitu, Serua, Nadarivatu, the re- labours, the households, farm- cent, when compared to 2019 workplace. closure collaboration with export- mote villages in the heartlands ers, et cetera. the amount that was pumped Minister Kumar joined the ers and farmers, we are expanding of Viti Levu, Nadi, Lautoka, “We ensure that the agricul- into rural and maritime area. chorus of appreciation for the commercial agriculture through- Ba, Tavua, Nawairuku area in ture sector grows and expands “In 2019, the sector con- frontline personnel at the bor- out Fiji.” Rakiraki, Udu Point/Qaranivai and creates surplus; and alot tributed $725.5 million to the ders, in hospitals and wherever “We are facilitating the forma- area, Wainikoro, Seaqaqa, Bua, of people participate in the National GDP with a growth deployed in conducting their tion of farmers’ clusters and con- Savusavu, Kadavu, Lau, Ya- growth process rather than one rate of 5.7 percent, compared roles with commitment and at tracting them with exporters thus sawa and Taveuni. or two large giant commercial to 2018. So, a substantial real times, risking their lives and that guaranteeing them with market Minister Reddy highlighted operators.” growth rate of 5.7 percent. This of their loved ones. and output price. We are provid- that by bringing hope to these Meanwhile, through the part- growth has been influenced He commended the under- ing these farmers with planning interior and maritime commu- nership with the Fiji National by our key commodities such standing and good faith rela- materials, land clearing and land nities that they too can partici- Provident Fund, we are making as yaqona, dalo, cassava, gin- tionship between employers and preparation support.” pate and benefit from a grow- these farmers members of the ger which you will agree with workers in resorting to practical “With this model the ministry ing agriculture sector. Fiji National Provident Fund. me have been impacted by our means to minimise the negative has brought in thousands of hec- “I have said in a number of They too deserve to secure continued successful research impacts of COVID-19 and their tares of new land under commer- times that when the economy their retirement with pension. activities and policies. support and understanding dur- cial agriculture. We have infiltrat- grows, when the agriculture “Our commercial agriculture ing the initial nationwide survey.

4 Wednesday, December 16, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 Every Fijian has a role to play: PM Bainimarama FELIX LESINAIVALU Fijians safe.” emerged.” “We will rely on doctors, nurses said knowing that Fijians have not “Ironically the proof is not in “The fact is that, the system we and the members of our Discipline been spared from suffering, the IJIAN people placed their what happened, but in what did have established to keep us safe, Forces to enforce our infection nation is still enduring the worse votes and their trust with not happen - in lives that were not is doing its job, and the record control protocols on our borders global economic recessions in the Fthis Government because lost, in families that were not de- that we, the Government and the and we will rely on ordinary citi- great depression. they want strong, sensible and stroyed, in communities that were people have achieved gives me zens to cement the changes that “Fiji’s initial economic contrac- decisive leadership in good times not wholly consumed by sick- great confidence that we can re- we have made in the ways we live tion now stands at just over 19 and bad. ness.” alise our ambition for this session our lives and to respect the health percent, still the single worse drop Prime Minister Voreqe Bainima- PM Bainimarama added that Fiji of Parliament and we will strive to protection measures which remain in our history. We should be grate- rama, while speaking in Parlia- is succeeding, even when so many keep Fiji COVID-contained and in place, so as to keep us COVID ful that we have our lives, but the ment last week, said Fijians want- larger, wealthier and more devel- trusting the same sign of based ready at all times.” task now before us is to fight for ed leadership whose energy was oped nations are not. approach that have saved so many “We should be proud of Fiji’s our people’s livelihoods.” dedicated to them, the people, not “It is why we are a COVID-con- Fijian lives this year.” exceptional record in containing Prime Minister Bainimarama to pettiness or party politics. tained country for more than 240 PM Bainimarama further stated COVID-19 today, but I see that said Fijians must work hard if we “Through this pandemic, that is days and why we have remained when it comes to keeping Fiji knowing fully well, the job is not are to bring the economy back the leadership we have supplied, a COVID-contained country even COVID-contained every Fijian done.” from the brink. that is the leadership that has kept as border quarantine cases have has a role to play. Prime Minister Bainimarama Govt continues to offer assistance despite pandemic ‘Students continue NANISE NEIMILA

ORE Fijians have now become reliant on financial support and the Government did not at any point Mforget or neglect the fact that the most vulnerable to be assisted’ will be the worst affected. This was highlighted by the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa while speaking in Parliament last week. Minister Vuniwaqa said at a time when incoming revenue is limited and cuts had to be made in every possible budget line, the allocation the Ministry received was a demand-based increase. “COVID-19 outbreak in Fiji would have disproportionately affected women and girls, with women at increased risk of We continue to provide infection, intimate partner violence, job losses and vulner- funding to 44,812 students able work if we had failed to contain the virus in the time pursuing tertiary education that we did. Historically, climate change policies did not ad- dress differing ways in which climate change affected men through the National 25 and women.” Toppers Scholarship Minister Vuniwaqa adds that given existing gender inequali- Scheme and the Tertiary ties and development gaps, climate change ultimately places a greater burden on women. Education Loan Scheme “Men and women are affected by climate change in different ways because of the societal and cultural roles and responsi- Rosy Akbar bilities expected of them by families and communities.” Minister for Education, “Understanding that climate change impacts men and wom- Heritage and Arts en differently, it is necessary to ensure that we have gender sensitive climate polices that are informed by women and ad- dress the realities of women’s needs.” Photo: PARLIAMENT OF FIJI She added the Government of Fiji, especially our Honour- Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Rosy Akbar in Parliament last week. able Prime Minister, has given high priority to the global cli- mate agenda and aims to continue the momentum for action AZARIA FAREEN in our budget this financial year, we ter Akbar emphasized. since the entry into force of the Paris Agreement. At COP23 continue to assist 103,728 students “We have plans to recruit 65 ECE in 2017, we achieved new heights with the adoption of the HE 2020-2021 National through the Fijian Governments Stu- Teachers, 90 Primary and 95 Second- Gender Action Plan. Budget has enabled us to dent Subsidised Transport Assistance ary School Teachers this financial Meanwhile, the line ministry has continued to offer Govern- Tcontinue with the many great initiative.” year, positions which were created ment assistance and this includes; initiatives that directly benefit Fi- “We continue to provide funding through retirements, resignations, - Social Pension Scheme (SPS), which has been allocated jian children from all backgrounds. to 44,812 students pursuing tertiary deaths, and migrations.” over $55 million targets the elderlies of 65 years and over This was highlighted by the Minis- education through the National 25 Minister Akbar added that rehabili- who have never received a pension or superannuation. At pre- ter for Education, Heritage and Arts Toppers Scholarship Scheme and the tation works for schools in Southern sent, there are 45,000 recipients in the scheme and the num- Rosy Akbar in Parliament recently Tertiary Education Loan Scheme,” Lau and Kadavu will continue into ber continues to increase exceeding projections. who noted that initiatives such as free she added. the next school year and thanked - Poverty Benefit Scheme (PBS) which targets the poorest tuition fees and free textbooks contin- “The Fijian Government is mindful the Embassy of Japan for coming on of the poor and has been allocated $38.3 million. There are ue to ensure that thousands of Fijian that families face even more hard- board for the Adopt a School pro- 25,000 families being assisted under this scheme at the mo- children get an education. ships today due to COVID-19 and gram and donating close to $3 million ment. “A total of 151,692 primary school remains committed to providing free to assist in the reconstruction works - Care and Protection Allowance (C&P) allocated $12 mil- students and a total of 64,019 sec- education, free textbooks, bus fare of the destroyed buildings at Kadavu lion assists single parented children from poor households. ondary school students were assisted subsidisation and parents can rest as- Provincial Secondary School, Vuni- Currently, there are 8,000 households being assisted under through Free Education in the last fi- sured that the Government is using sea Secondary School and Richmond this programme. nancial year alone and the subsidised budgeted allocations and managing Methodist High School. - Bus Fare Concession (BFC) Programme currently assists bus fare further ensures that children funds wisely to fully benefit all stu- “The Ministry of Infrastructure & over 52,000 elderly persons over 60 years old and persons from low-income families have the dents.” Meteorological Services has already with disabilities has been allocated $6.5 million. opportunity to reach school and back “The Ministry is still the largest civil completed drawings for Cat 5 cy- - Rural Pregnant Mothers Programme (RPMP) has assisted home on time,” Minister Akbar said. service employer, employing over clone-resilient buildings and will be 3,279 rural pregnant mothers since the inception of the pro- “This financial year, a total of 70,801 13,500 staff, out of which 13,192 working closely with our Ministry gramme in 2014 and has been allocated $1.2 million this year. students have been assisted through are teachers - 1,422 Early Childhood officials to see that these projects are - Disability Allowance Scheme (DAS) which has been al- the subsidised bus fare and 32,927 Education (ECE) Teachers, 6,188 completed satisfactorily,” Minister located $9 million is given to a person with a functional dis- students through the rural transport Primary School Teachers and 5,582 Akbar added. ability. There are 8,000 recipients assisted under this scheme. vouchers and despite the reduction Secondary School Teachers,” Minis-

Wednesday December 16, 2020 5 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 One woman who experiences violence is one too many: PM FELIX LESINAIVALU All Women and Girls at the Grand was his Government in 2009 that accountable and punished accord- Pacific Hotel. brought into law the Domestic Vi- ing to law for his crimes is one too IJI will be the first Pacific “It pains me to say that two of olence Act, which for the first time many.” island country and one of every three women in Fiji have laid a legal foundation that recog- PM Bainimarama thanked de- Fthe only two countries glob- experienced physical or sexual nised gender-based violence as a velopment partners, including ally, alongside Australia, to have violence from a male intimate very significant national problem. the European Union, the Govern- a whole-of-government, whole- partner in their lifetime. “One woman who experiences ments of Australia and New Zea- of-population, inclusive and fully “One in five women have ex- violence is one too many. One land and UN Women for making funded evidence-based approach perienced sexual harassment in a child who experiences or witness- of the initiative possible through The late Taukei Sawaieke’s casket at to developing a national action workplace. One in three women in es violence is one too many. One the Pacific Partnership to End Vi- Viseisei Village church in Vuda, Lautoka. plan to prevent violence against Fiji have experienced physical or person who thinks it is okay to as- olence against Women and Girls Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU all women and girls before it sexual violence from a man who sault a woman is one too many. programme. starts. Prime Minister Voreqe is not their partner. In 2019 alone, One witness who turns a blind Minister for Health and Medical Bainimarama recently highlighted 10 women were killed by their in- eye to such violence is one too Services, Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete Former PM this during the launch of the Na- timate partners,” Prime Minister many. One woman turned away said the doors of any health facili- tional Consultation for the De- Bainimarama said. when she asks for help is one too ties around the country is open as laid to rest velopment of the National Action Prime Minister Bainimarama many. And one man who assaults a safe haven for women suffering Plan to Prevent Violence Against added that he was proud that it a woman or a child and is not held from violence. FELIX LESINAIVALU

HE late Ratu Tevita Mo- moedonu possessed an abil- Tity that few leaders hold, to perceive the future and prepare his fellow Fijians for both challenges and opportunities on the horizon. Villagers safe from Prime Minister Voreqe Bainima- rama, while conveying the Fijian Government’s eulogy during the funeral service of the late Taukei Sawaieke in Viseisei Village, Vuda, said Ratu Tevita Momoe- rising sea-level donu lived as an honourable man. “He will forever be remembered as a strong leader with a good heart and with a relentless focus on the well-being of his people.” “We are grateful for his 14 years of service as part of the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) as well as his time as chairman of the Ba Provincial Council, the positions he held up until his passing. Even in his final days, he gave all he could give to his communities and his country.” “The quality of the Taukei Sawaieke’s leadership is seen through his legacy within the insti- tutions he helped to run.” PM Bainimarama added that during his time at the TLTB, the late Ratu Momoedonu helped the Government secure the equal dis- tribution of lease monies to all landowners, establish the present structure for land development and raise awareness among young people to encourage a culture of saving. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama with Nabukadra Village headman Maika Vaciri and Government officials during the commisioning of the village seawall earlier this month. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA “The year 2000 was one of the toughest Fiji has ever known, our NANISE NEIMILA Vaciri added that they can boldly say that they And that sense of urgency drove you to re- nation was marred in political and are safe from the effects of climate change. quest that this new seawall be built.” deadly violence, amid that crisis hirty-three families of Nabukadra vil- Building climate resilience for Fijian fami- “You asked, and your Government answered. and confusion the nation urgently lage along the coast of Ra Province lies living along coastal areas is one of the This new seawall we have built harnesses the called on Ratu Tevita to serve this Tare now protected from the impact areas that the Fijian Government is hoping great power of nature to build a buffer be- country,” PM Bainimarama said. of sea level rise with the commissioning of to address with the construction of seawalls tween your homes and the encroaching tides.” “The late president Ratu Josefa their new $31,104 seawall project earlier this to protect coastal villages from encroaching Prime Minister Bainimarama added that this Iloilovatu Uluivuda appointed month. tides into the village boundaries. seawall is stronger than the old structure that him as Prime Minister twice in Village headman Maika Vaciri, in commend- Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, while was in place, which, sadly, was ill-suited to May of 2000 and March of 2001 ing government assistance towards this pro- commissioning the seawall project, said no keeping this community’s 33 families out of to assist with the transition of the ject, said that for years villagers have had to one in the community needs a lecture from harm’s way. Government and at both times he ensure the effects of climate change, however, him on the importance of climate action. The Ministry of Waterway and Environment answered those calls not in the with the new seawall that are now safe. “As one of our nation’s many low-lying com- have employed the same model in many other selfish pursuit of higher office but “Our forefathers have had their fair share munities, you are painfully familiar with the coastal low-lying Fijian communities using for the simple reason that his na- of trying to grapple with the rise in sea-level impact that the rising seas, stronger storms, boulders, vetiver grass and mangrove hedges tion needed him.” which continuously causes flooding in the vil- and changing weather patterns have had on to protect the soil from erosion and keep out The late Ratu Tevita served as lage. Today we are a living testimony of hav- Fiji’s development.” the sea, particularly in times of severe weath- Fiji’s fifth Prime Minister who ing to adapt to climate change during Tropical “You have lived with the fear that everything er. served very briefly but assisted Cyclone Winston. Our village was the worst you have built or dreamed of building could With this mitigation plan in place, 33 fami- greatly with the transition of the hard-hit village in this province with the de- be washed away. You have suffered the anxi- lies of Nabukadra village in the province of Government. struction of our old village seawall.” ety of watching your old seawall be washed Ra are now safe from the rise in sea-level after His first term of office was on 27 However, with the assistance of the Govern- away, not knowing whether your children Prime Minister Bainimarama commissioned May, 2000 and his second term ment through the Ministry of Waterways, Mr could safely call this community their home. the seawall project. was from 14 to 16 March, 2001.

6 Wednesday December 16, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Build resilience, PM urges Carbon trading on all Fijians RUPENI WAQAVONO a global scale: A-G MEREANI GONEDUA IJIAN Prime Minister Voreqe es to the issue of carbon trading and essen- as in respect of climate change.” Bainimarama has called on every HE Attorney-General and Minister tially in a nutshell, means that those people The A-G stated that the second aspect of FFijian to adapt to climate change for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khai- who actually aren’t emitting as much car- Fiji’s fight against climate change was re- by building resilience. Tyum has revealed that the Climate bon have the ability to be able to capitalise cently announced in Parliament which was Speaking at the Fiji’s first-ever Cli- Change Bill which is now out for public on that from those who are emitting more. the banning of Polystyrene which is com- mate-Induced Security Workshop at the consultation will enable landowners and “In Fiji’s case once the Climate Change monly known as Styrofoam. Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort in Sigatoka other Fijians to trade carbon on a global Bill becomes an Act of parliament, we will He explained that the need to leverage on recently, PM Bainimarama highlighted scale. be able to trade in carbon and there will ac- and expand our blue economy as the health that Fiji is a relentless advocate for cli- Speaking at the “Paris+5 – Sprint to Glas- tually be a national register and what it does of the Oceans is crucial for a sustainable mate action. gow” high level panel discussion on the it gives property rights of resource owners.” future and that the banning of polystyrene “But even if tomorrow every nation margins of UN75 Community Day at Prince “Many people in Fiji, many lawyers, in- will enable our Oceans to be healthy. committed to join us in achieving net- Charles Park recently, the A-G highlighted vestors and others have not actually been The A-G also highlighted on the need to zero carbon emissions, the seas would that when the Climate Change Bill becomes in tune to the idea, the enormous potential focus on nature-based solutions to build not stop rising overnight, nor would the an Act of Parliament, Fiji will be able to to be able to capitalise on our low carbon resilience and the need for concessional climate revert to its pre-industrial pat- trade in carbon because there are enormous footprint. The fact that we have such a good and cost-effective finance to achieve our terns.” potentials to be capitalised on due to its low brand – we have a Prime Minister that is climate ambitions as anything else will “The science tells us, because of the carbon footprints. well recognised and that Fiji actually con- compromise our Sustainable Development carbon humanity has already emitted, “Article 6 of the Paris Agreement referenc- jures up very positive images, positive ide- Goals (SDGs). climate impacts would still become far more severe before they ever abated,” Prime Minister Bainimarama said. He added that the world would still have to reckon with a crisis of climate migration, climate-driven conflict fueled by competition for competing re- sources, and the heavy economic costs of climatic disasters. We must deal with the world as it is and as it will be. “That is why we must adapt by build- ing resilience. Not only at the Govern- ment level, but as a society. Every busi- ness, every civil society organisation, and every Fijian must understand these issues and know their role in confront- ing them.” Ministry of Economy permanent secretary, Makereta Konrote (seated second from left), during the launch of the draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Fijian Prime Minister Bainimarama stressed Government’s Planned Relocation Guidelines. Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU that climate change is a national security threat number one for Fiji and building climate resilience is complex and urgent Draft SOPs launched to ensure successful rebuilding of livelihoods of an issue as they come. FELIX LESINAIVALU “It not only looks at rising sea level, population displacement and more con- DRAFT Standard Operating Pro- sistent and extreme weather events, but cedures (SOPs) for the Fijian Gov- also must consider the many less-appar- A ernment’s Planned Relocation ent, indirect impacts of climate change, Guidelines after multi-stakeholder consul- like its potential to unravel recent pro- tation has been produced. gress of our nation’s water, food and During the soft launch of the document, health security. These lasting repercus- Ministry of Economy permanent secretary, sions, both direct and indirect, will be Makereta Konrote said relocating a com- disastrous for Fiji if plans and strategies munity is more than just moving a group of are not put in place to respond to them.” homes. PM Bainimarama further stressed that Ms Konrote said relocation is about re- the world looks to Fiji as a climate building lives and guaranteeing that af- champion because we were the first fected communities are able to successfully country to ratify the Paris Agreement. rebuild livelihoods in the new location. “We have to step-up the pressure on “We know that a number of adaptation the high-emitting countries of the world measures are being actively implemented, Ministry of Economy permanent secretary, Makereta Konrote holds a draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to commit to achieving net-zero emis- the more common ones include construc- for the Fijian Government’s Planned Relocation Guidelines. Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU sions. Now, more than ever is the time tion of seawalls and mangrove replanting.” for real and meaningful action before it “But planned relocation is a relatively new provide these opportunities including ac- the relocation process at each stage. is too late. For too many Fijians, this en- approach to climate change adaptation and cess to essential services. It provides a blueprint for the participa- emy is existential.” Fiji is a leader in the region in this space. “And all of this work, requires detailed tion of communities in the process, ensures He also called on the participants at the That said, it is a complex, sensitive and and coordinated planning between govern- coordination between the various agencies, workshop to commit to collaboration, costly process,” she said. ment agencies and stakeholders and, at the sensitises the process along the lines of and to look beyond their normal, every- Ms Konrote added that it is not just the centre of all the coordination and planning gender, and takes into account how minor- day bubbles for perspective on how they financial considerations but the human as- work must be the needs and voice of the af- ity groups are to be included in the process. can cultivate a more climate-secure Fiji. pects that make relocation complex and fected community.” Ms Konrote stated that the milestone has “No one workshop, let alone one per- especially so in our Pacific context where “Their participation in the process from been made possible through the support son, can possibly hold all the answers culture, connection to ancestral lands and end to end is a crucial determinant of how of the New Zealand and the German Gov- when it comes to an issue so complex –– fishing grounds are invaluable, which natu- successful we are at this new adaptation ernments who are key partners in many of one that is simultaneously so collective, rally makes relocation the option of last re- measure.” Fiji’s national initiatives on climate change yet so personal. Climate change threat- sort. Fiji’s Planned Relocation Guidelines that and she looks forward to continuing the col- ens us all, and we must work together She further added that for Government, was launched at COP24 two years ago, sets laboration in the important area of human to respond to this greatest of tests to our this means they need to ensure that they out the pillars and principles that will guide mobility. national security.” Wednesday December 16, 2020 7 NATIONAL MATTERS email: [email protected]; l @Fijian Govt;l Fijian Government;l visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fjl phone: 3301806

Art transcend boundaries PM receives 2020 of class, religion or Champion of the political ideology: PM Earth Award Art is an extraordinary thing. back memories both fond and Prime Minister Voreqe here today to accept this It touches us at an emotional sad. It can express profound Bainimarama has been Award, I do so not for myself, level. It can inspire us, anger feelings when mere words awarded the 2020 Champion but on behalf of every #Fijian, us, make us laugh or cry. It fail us. It can transcend of the Earth Award. every Pacific Islander, and can challenge us to see the boundaries of class, religion Acknowledging the award at every person on Earth whose world in new ways. It has the or political ideology. “I am the Commemoration of the lives have been impacted, power to change minds and grateful to the people behind 75th Anniversary of the United uprooted, and even lost to hearts. It can rise up as the the art initiative that we know Nations – UN Community Day climate change.” voice of a people in a way that as “I See Love In Your Eyes” at Prince Charles Park in Nadi, PM Bainimarama highlighted no political leader can rival.” for recognizing and nurturing PM Bainimarama highlighted that over the past few years –– This was highlighted by the potential of our visually that the award is for every starting with Fiji’s Presidency Prime Minister Voreqe impaired citizens to produce Fijian and every Pacific of COP23 –– we have been Bainimarama art.” islander. among the world’s most vocal while officiating as chief Prime Minister Bainimarama “Let me begin by saying how proponents for climate action. guest at the “Mana Voyage in added this concert will directly deeply honored I am to be “As your Prime Minister, I’ve Darkness” concert held at the support the “I See Love In the recipient of the 2020 had the privilege of amplifying Civic Auditorium in Suva. Your Eyes” arts initiative, Champion of the Earth Award. your voices through speaking Prime Minister Bainimarama which means it will directly I’d like to thank the United engagements throughout the said art can come to support those children. Nations for this incredible world. symbolize an era and bring Photos: NANISE NEIMILA recognition. But as I stand Photos: MEREANI GONEDUA

8 Wednesday December 16, 2020 9 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj WEST phone: 3301806 Govt commended for

Minister for Local Government, Housing and Community Development Premila continuous assistance Kumar. RUPENI WAQAVONO us grants and provide us with a platform to meet ebrating Diwali in our homes and in public. Di- once in a month for our social gathering and wali has become a global festival celebrated all New market ENIOR citizens in Nadi have commend- also to celebrate festivals like Diwali.” over the world with great significance to Hindus ed the Fijian Government for its continu- He highlighted that during this celebrations, and Sikhs,” she said. stall fees for Sous assistance especially in providing senior citizens are able to enjoy themselves as “Diwali, in essence, is celebrated to kindle the grants to enable them to celebrate prestigious it also boosts their health. light of wisdom in every heart, the light of life in Tavua soon events. Minister Kumar while speaking at the event every home and brings a smile on every face.” This is after elderly people of the Senior Citi- highlighted that festivals and celebrations play Minister Kumar acknowledged the Senior Cit- MEREANI GONEDUA zen Charitable Trust of Nadi celebrated Diwali a pivotal role in nation-building by bringing izen Charitable Trust committee for bringing its where they invited the Minister for Local Gov- together people from religious, economic and members together to celebrate Diwali. ARKET vendors ernment, Housing and Community Develop- social backgrounds. “This is a commendable effort and it is through in Tavua will next ment Premila Kumar to attend and celebrate She highlighted that festival like Diwali help such gatherings that community spirit is kept Myear pay $1 for with them one such festivity. everyone stay connected to their roots, culture, high, despite COVID 19. It is very heartening to market stall fees compared Senior Citizen Charitable Trust of Nadi presi- values and origin. see people of different communities and faiths to the 75 cents they have dent Krishan Murthi highlighted that they cel- “We are blessed in Fiji that we enjoy religious coming together in unison.” been paying for the past 20 ebrate all festivals in their calendar and now freedom and tolerance. Our Fijian constitution She also added that the Fijian Government is years. they are planning for a similar get together for guarantees every Fijian the right to practice their committed to ensuring that our elders in this This was highlighted by the Christmas religion freely without any discrimination.” country are treated with respect and care. Minister for Local Govern- “We thank the Fijian Government for giving “Because of our religious freedom, we are cel- ment, Housing and Commu- nity Development Premila Kumar during a meeting with Tavua market vendors Lotawa leaves family behind to pursue dream recently at the Tavua Town RUPENI WAQAVONO Council office. Minister Kumar, while re- IFE will not be easy for sponding to vendors after Jone Lotawa who will be various requests for new Lleaving behind his family developments in the market, to pursue a dream he once had and said the 25 cents increase that is to work in overseas. would at least ensure that The 43-year-old man from Vi- their requests could be ac- togo, Lautoka, was part of the 172 commodated. Fijians who had recently left the “We intend to increase your country for Australia to work un- stall fees to $1 after 20 years. der the Pacific Labour Scheme. “I have to look at the op- Mr Lotawa with his fellow Fiji- eration of the market and if ans will be engaged with PLS em- we increase it to $1 then we ployer - Regional Workforce Man- would be able to provide you agement (RWM) to work for three with better facilities.” years in the meatworks industry in Minister Kumar highlight- various parts of Australia. ed that there are plans in “This is a big sacrifice for me and place to build a new market, my family as this would be the however, if vendors agree to first time, I am leaving to travel for the increase then issues for such a long period of time. new developments in the “However, I have always dreamt old market can be accom- to work overseas and this is my op- modated. portunity to earn and support my Vendors had raised issues family who will be staying behind on the need for a shelter for in Fiji. casual farmers travelling to “I heard about this scheme from sell their produce including a friend and I decided to apply and a doorway for customers’ see how it goes. I never dreamt that accessibility. it would take me this far however I The other issue raised was am thankful to those that have be- on those who tend to sell on lieved in me especially the Fijian footpaths and in response Government for providing us with Minister Kumar said this such great opportunities.” The 172 Fijians who had recently left the was illegal. country for Australia to work under the Mr Lotawa said the money earned Pacific Labour Scheme. “Selling on footpaths is not from his work would assist his Photo: SUPPLIED allowed and I urge all of you family a lot especially in the run- selling on footpaths to stop ning of our day to day household doing this and come inside expenses. protocols you will have to follow the market and sell.” “I will miss my family however while in Australia and I urge you She stated that they would as parents we also need to make to follow them.” now take into consideration sacrifices in order to have a better The A-G acknowledged that the the number of stall alloca- life for our children. Australian Government for its con- tion given to each vendor so Meanwhile, Attorney-General tinuous assistance including the they can have enough space and Minister for Economy Aiyaz various stakeholders involved in for everyone to sell inside. Sayed-Khaiyum who was at the the scheme. Meanwhile, council chief airport to farewell them stated that The PLS employer, RWM have executive officer Sailosi Jone Lotawa, 43, (seated right) with Mereoni Ratumaiyale and Lusiana Ratu. the trip is a historical one given Photo: RUPENI WAQAVONO employed a total of 193 Fijians Sawana has assured that the the current circumstances that the to date in the meatworks industry council would be looking world is facing. to understand that you are going circumstance. in various locations around rural into all this issue as soon as “It is critically important for you under a not very normal certain “In the same way there are certain Australia. possible.

10 Wednesday December 16, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Lawyers urged to look at new areas

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IJIAN lawyers have been en- couraged to turn their atten- Ftion to the rapidly developing concerns emanating out of issues like climate change and COVID-19. In closing the two-day 22nd Attor- ney-General’s Conference, the A-G, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said currently, quite often, cases pertaining to such emerging concerns have been domi- nated by one or two law firms while others have steered clear of it. The A-G also told the lawyers that the Government will be bringing to Parliament three new bills in the next Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Australia’s High Commissioner to Fiji, John Feakes and New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Jonathan Curr Parliament sitting to address some of with participants during the 22nd Attorney-General’s Conference at the Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA these issues including a bill that for- malizes the financial relief being ex- tended to Fijians who have lost their jobs due to COVID 19. “I think many practitioners in the pri- vate sector, in the private practice are Conference focus on losing out potentially in a lot of work because they’re simply not giving enough time to understand each of the new and very rapid areas of develop- ment in law,” he said. As a consequence of the job losses ‘new normal’ issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PRASHILA DEVI just bystanders”. role cybersecurity played as the opportunities many Fijians were not able to meet Mr Feakes said there were many unique sce- available by going digital is huge. loan repayments or payments to hire HE 22nd Attorney-General’s Con- narios that have come out of the pandemic and “The Government’s Digital Fiji initiative purchase companies. ference focused on topical issues em- Australia wants a rule based process for the is making it easier for companies to register, The A-G said once COVID-19 Tanating out of the “the new normal” resolution of disputes. easier for citizens to access Fiji’s laws and started affecting Fijians, the Govern- brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. “In the current environment, multilateral or- regulations, and easier for parents to register ment very quickly had meetings with In his remarks at the opening of the two-day ganisations - the guardians of the rules-based their newborn babies.” a number of providers banks and hire conference, Australia’s High Commissioner order - are more important than ever,” he said. Mr Feakes cautioned, however, that the in- purchase companies to ensure cooper- to Fiji, John Feakes touched upon various “Our commitment to multilateral systems ternet if left unchecked, can lead to criminal ation and collaboration, to defer prin- changes taking place globally which both is something we share with Fiji. Your coun- use that threatens to undermine the economic cipal payments, in some cases defer Australia and Fiji have had to get in line with. try has a proud record of punching above opportunity offered. interest payments. “Not since World War II have we seen the its weight in the United Nations along with The first session of the conference focused on “And as has been the case that there level of global, economic and strategic uncer- your global advocacy on climate change and “Contractual Performance and COVID-19” was an agreement, not in writing but tainty being experienced. We have moved into oceans.” that saw a few speakers participating virtually the general agreement. A gentlewom- a new and less benign era,” Mr Feakes said. On investments, Mr Feakes said while Aus- from Australia and New Zealand. en or gentlemen’s agreement that this However, he pointed out that amongst these tralia has been navigating its way through the The other two sessions focussed on climate would continue till the end of Decem- uncertainties, it is important to acknowledge challenges, he was happy to see that Fiji is change- the carbon market and climate-in- ber, which is coming to end in a few that the big powers are not the only actors of currently reviewing its investment laws. duced inundation. weeks’ time.” consequence and “the rest of the world are not In line with this, he emphasised the important Another topic discussed during the conference was copyright and conse- quently, Fiji is in the process of updat- Pacific reacted well to pandemic: Curr ing some of the archaic laws dealing with this. PRASHILA DEVI of us to some extent, in following the “I don’t know how many of you lead of the Government, complying actually know but our current Trade- HE scenario emerging out with the rules and laws handed down mark’s Act goes back to the Trade- of COVID-19 pandemic has to deal with the pandemic, providing marks Act of 1933, our Patent’s Act, Tbeen a nightmare not just sound advice to employers and car- current patents act that is relevant to from the healthcare perspective but ing for our brothers in society,” he Fiji goes back to 1879 and our designs for policy makers and lawyers. added. act goes into what we call the UK de- Speaking at the 22nd Attorney- In retrospect, Mr Curr said, many signs Protection Act, 1937.” General’s Conference at the Inter- more developed countries did not “Now you’d be glad to know that continental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa, react well to the pandemic and there these three bills actually be tabled in New Zealand’s High Commissioner was a lot of confusion “whether to Parliament next week for the commit- to Fiji, Jonathan Curr tried to put into lockdown or not to lockdown, wheth- tee to actually review.” perspective what the leaders have er to wear mask or not and allowing A major area of development, legally had to weave through during this major sporting events to go ahead”. and financially, was climate change. pandemic in devising policies, get- He also highlighted the importance The A-G said they might have heard ting it implemented and the role that of lawyers in multilateral diplomacy about carbon trading from the speak- lawyers perform. as the need to ensure whether in- ers, carbon trading actually will mean “In Australia and the other parts ternational conventions are legally that there’s going to be property rights. of the Pacific, we have managed to binding, whether it is consistent with Speaking of carbon trading, he said get it right and a lot of that is due to other international obligations and a lot of people when they think about right leadership, the right advice and help with the interpretation. carbon trading, they are actually only time, the geography and we had the Similarly, Mr Curr explained, policy thinking about terrestrial carbon trad- good fortune to learn from others,” makers including politicians have re- ing which is forest up in the hill some- Mr Curr said during his after dinner lied on advice from, amongst others, where when in fact, there’s also blue speech. lawyers on decisions made to look New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Jonathan Curr at the carbon mangroves, sea grasses and so “I would like to attribute this to all after the welfare of citizens. 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Wednesday December 16, 2020 11 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 Get tested, do not be afraid

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EN should not shy away from a check-up with Mthe doctor if they feel they have symptoms of prostate cancer. The Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, during the Mo- vember event held last month to create awareness on Prostate Can- cer at the Colonial War Memo- Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum during the Movember event held last month to create awareness on Prostate Cancer at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, (CWMH), rial (CWM) Hospital, encouraged Fijians to get tested for prostate it’s also about women who need to talk about their experiences and All four survivors were thankful have overtaken breast cancer cancer. be able to understand what they’re emphasised the same message as for the care from the medical pro- deaths. “A lot of men feel embarrassed going through.” the A-G to not be afraid and to get fessionals at CWM Hospital who “In Fiji last year we had 41 cas- to talk (about prostate cancer), The A-G said Fijians need to get tested. assisted them through the disease. es of prostate cancer diagnosed even to their spouses, to their away from this kind of mentality Ligo Reece, Yohan Gabriel and CWM Hospital Oncology Unit throughout the country. This year children or family members, even because it essentially affects their William Page spoke of their expe- Representative Dr Akaash Prasad three weeks ago we had 45 and their parents because it’s seen as daily lives and health. rience with prostate cancer while has urged men to get tested, as now we are approaching 60.” something and it’s not a very man- With the theme, “Man Up, Get Amitesh Narayan spoke about his prostate cancer can be treated if He said prostate cancer mostly ly thing to do. Please get over it, Tested”, the Movember event experience with testicular cancer. diagnosed early affects men above the age of 50 we need to be able to talk about it. had four speakers who are pros- “Be bold, get tested or be ashamed Dr Prasad said recent statistics and testicular cancer affects those It’s not just about men coming out tate and testicular cancer patients and be dead,” Mr Narayan said. show that prostate cancer deaths between the ages of 15 and 35. A-G opens new FRCS Nadi office

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THE shift from Fiji Revenue Custom Authority to Services holds to the notion that FRCS is not some “authority sitting on top but is there as a partner to its customers, and to its clients.” These were the sentiments expressed by the Attorney- General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khai- yum at the opening of the new FRCS office in Nadi. From left: European Union Ambassador to Fiji and the Pacific Sujiro Seam, Acting Australian High Commissioner to Fiji Anna Dorney, Prime Minister The A-G explained that all taxpayers of Fiji are actually Voreqe Bainimarama, Deputy Director General, Pacific Community, Dr Audrey Aumua and G.I.Z. Director, Coping with Climate Change in the Pacific Island the clients of FRCS and not somebody they should talk Programme Dr Wulf Killmann during the opening of the wrap-up event of three GIZ assisted programmes. Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU down to but actually see them in a collaborative partner- ship. Climate adaptation commitment now sits at He also highlighted that FRCS needs to be creative and efficient in announcing policy initiatives whether it is to do with facilitating investment or tax incentives, the the heart of national planning, says PM speed and efficiency they need to bring along is very criti- FELIX LESINAIVALU Economy,” Prime Minister Bainima- ing the pandemic are consequences cal in a depressed investment environment. rama said. of a changed climate, and specifi- “If FRCS does not respond quickly, you will get rid of VER the past decade, the “As we look to the future of our co- cally, to an ocean under siege. Loss any confidence that is lingering there. We need to all play manner in which the Fijian operation, this division will serve as of life, destruction of livelihoods, our part in this environment, not only customers but staff OGovernment has co-ordinat- the focal point for our work with our and economic devastation are shared of FRCS themselves to be able reengineer themselves to ed its response to the climate crisis development partners in the climate scars of our health and oceans cri- be cognizant of what’s happening around them.” has evolved. arena, including our work with GIZ, ses.” “The reality of the matter is if we don’t play by the new Prime Minister Voreqe Bainima- and we are optimistic that German “But in many ways –– and as hard norm, if we don’t lift up the game, if we don’t lift up the rama, during the opening of the co-operation in the region and in Fiji as it is to see this now –– the global right efficiency, selecting people on merit- all these are wrap-up event of three German De- will not only remain but strength- oceanic emergency we face is even fundamentals that are critically important to bring back velopment Agency (GIZ) assisted ened.” worse than COVID-19. Because confidence.” programmes in Fiji held in Suva PM Bainimarama added that the while pandemics of this scale or The A-G added that any organisation should not be recently, said the event was to offi- friendship between Germany and the larger have come and gone, usually judged by bricks and mortar but by the type of services it cially mark the completion of three people of the Pacific is a proud one about once every century, climate provides through its people, through technology it adopts critical climate-related programmes that spans more than 40 years and change and the degradation of the and the speed in which response to the customer and cli- that have been carried out over the GIZ has built strong bonds by work- ocean is causing damage that cannot ents. last 10 years. ing side by side with Fiji to improve be undone.” “We want to ensure that though FRCS will provide a “Out of life-or-death necessity, the quality of life for our people, de- The Head of Government said the new and improved level of services to you, we would also our commitment to climate adapta- velop our economies and protect our oceans simply cannot be cured with a like to see all our business, our taxpayers as our partners. tion now sits at the heart of our na- precious environment. shot in the arm; the seas that we pass “Please feel free to lodge any complaints with us, we tional planning, through our Climate “Many of the same great conse- to our children and grandchildren are need to collaborate and work in the new norm.” Change Division in the Ministry of quences that have come to light dur- at risk of damage beyond repair.

12 Wednesday December 16, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS New Govt station boosts service Lutunauga awarded NANISE NEIMILA

IJIANS living in the dis- trict of Kavala in Kadavu Fwill no longer have to for his service travel to Vunisea or even Suva FELIX LESINAIVALU posting to Labasa but later trans- to access government services ferred to Fiji Police Force Head- following the opening of the IJIAN President Major- quarters in Suva in 2003. $1.2million Government Sta- General (Ret’d) Jioji Kon- He just joined the Fiji Police tion. Frote recently awarded the Academy as an instructor. Prime Minister Voreqe Baini- Fiji 50th Anniversary of Inde- President Konrote said the medal marama commissioned the Kav- pendence Commemorative Med- ceremony is a milestone achieve- ala Government station which is als to 109 current and former ment for the police force where an investment that will provide police officers at the Nasova people are being commended for for the people of Kadavu to ac- Grounds. their good works over the years. cess services like birth registra- Recipient, Senior Superinten- The Head of State, while be- tion, marriage registration and dent of Police Aporosa Lutunauga stowing the medals commended services offered by Justice of dedicated his 50th commemora- the officers for the milestone the Peace for witnessing docu- tive medal to his wife, Annie Lu- achievement, added that it was ments. tunauga for being supportive in an honour for him to award the Nakasaleka district repre- his 25 years of service with the medals to some officers who had sentative Taito Misikini ac- Fiji Police Force. served with him during peace- knowledged the Government’s SSP Lutunauga said from his 25 keeping missions. commitment towards the con- years of service to the Fiji Police The President urged the present struction of this new govern- Force he had learned a lot, such as generation of officers to honour, ment station in Kavala. discipline, service delivery and to to hold and if they can, improve “For years we have had to trav- value life the reputation and legacy of the el to Vunisea or Suva to access “Because our work deals with Fiji Police Force. these services, we would spend protecting lives. We are equipped He also thanked the Fiji Police so much money. I would like and instilled with discipline for us Force for their tremendous per- to thank the Government of the to conquer all obstacles in life.” formance during the celebration day for their vision in ensuring Senior Superintendent of Police Aporosa Lutunauga with his wife after receving the SSP Lutunauga joined the Fiji of Fiji’s 50th Independence An- commemorative medal for Fiji’s 50th independence anniversary Nasova Grounds, Suva. that Fijians living in the rural- Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU Police Force in 1994 with his first niversary at Albert Park. maritime islands access the same services as those living in the urban centres.” While officiating at the open- Technology- ing of the new Kavala govern- ment station, Prime Minister embedded Voreqe Bainimarama said this bold decision to construct the Kavala government station was learning the not planned overnight. “We are uplifting rural and way forward maritime communities to higher ILISAPECI TUIVALE standards of living, bringing water, electric power, infrastruc- TUDENTS of Lelean Memorial School ture and services which were now have access to a digitalised form of unimaginable only a generation Slearning that has allowed them to get a ago. clearer understanding of school lessons being “We are delivering services taught. and infrastructure in the same This is through the 10 Digital Interactive communities that our people Boards (Smart Boards) that was commis- have known for all of recorded sioned by the Minister for Education, Rosy history. We are supporting local Akbar at the school. economies that can create and Smart Boards are touchscreen computers on sustain livelihoods in Kavala, in a large scale (whiteboard) that allows teach- Tavuki, in Namuana, in Nariko- ers have access to online teaching and con- so, across Kadavu and in every ducting online tests on the Smart Boards. corner of Fiji.” The school has invested close to $100,000 Prime Minister Bainimarama that was funded from the Free Education said Fiji has embarked on its Grant (FEG) to lease the Smart Boards from own path of great national pro- Bondwell, and for this, school Principal Mo- Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar and Lelean Memorial School staff check out the Smart Board or touchscreen computers gress, we are avoiding that same hammed Feroz extended his appreciation to on a large scale (whiteboard) that allows teachers to have access to online teaching and conduct online tests. trap. the Fijian Government for the assistance. Photo: ILISAPECI TUIVALE “We are delivering services Math and Physics teacher, Shom Narayan our lessons are embedded with open educa- on as usual,” Mr Narayan said. and infrastructure in the same stated that the shipment for the Smart Boards tion resources – many of the times students He also stated that the learning capabilities communities that our people from abroad was delayed due to the COV- cannot relate to what we are saying at the be- and results achieved by students in internal have known for all of recorded ID-19 pandemic international border lock- ginning of lessons so we try to show them exams have improved since the Smart Boards history.” down, thus the school was only able to install videos from educational websites, depending were used. “We are supporting local econ- the Smart Boards in Term 3. on the subject being taught.” “There is a lot of excitement when it comes omies that can create and sustain “The operation of a Smart Board is basically “It allows teachers the versatility of teaching to using the Smart Boards because technol- livelihoods in Kavala, in Tavuki, similar to a computer but it also has the capa- that we otherwise might not have on a normal ogy is always an awe for students and when in Namuana, in Narikoso, across bility of being used as a normal whiteboard. blackboard and whiteboard and any subject we allow students to use it during the lessons, Kadavu and in every corner of There is are applications installed that teach- teacher can use the Smart Board to teach their it boosts the students’ confidence and the way Fiji. And as the Fijian economy ers use that allows us to write on the Smart lessons.” forward is technology-embedded learning.” has made historic strides, so has Boards and at the same time project diagrams “The teaching applications used by the The four Year 13 classrooms, the Home Eco- Kadavu. This island’s popula- and lessons from books through the visual- teachers can also be accessed offline, so even nomics Lab, Industrial Arts Room, Library tion has actually increased. Its izer camera. during slow to no internet connectivity, stu- and three Science Labs, are fully equipped economy has strengthened.” “An advantage of the Smart Boards is that dents learning are not affected and still carry with the Smart Boards.

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From left: Deputy High Commissioner of Australia to Fiji Anna Dorney, Attorney-Genereal Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Fijian President Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote, Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) deputy commissioner Rashmi Aslam and New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Jonathan Curr and Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme Levan Bouadze during the launch of the FICAC anti-bribery campaign for the entire Civil Service. Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU for the entire Civil Service with the ruption established anti-corruption theme, “I don’t accept bribes” at the legislation and institutions well before Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva recently. ratifying the United Nations Conven- “This campaign has become increas- tion against Corruption (UNCAC). ingly important now, as the entire “At an institutional level, the Fiji world community is presently reeling Independent Commission against and grappling with how to effectively Corruption (FICAC) was established contain and hopefully eradicate the under the FICAC Act in 2007 and ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic.” Fiji also established the Prevention of “Fiji has been affected like the rest of Bribery Act in the same year before ‘I don’t humanity but is very resolute and de- ratifying UNCAC in 2008,” the A-G termined in its efforts not to succumb said. to the traumatic and devastating im- Resident Representative of the Unit- pact of the pandemic and is on the re- ed Nations Development Programme, silient path to recovery; and with that, Levan Bouadze emphasised corrup- the theme for this year’s International tion corrodes public faith in institu- Anti-Corruption Day 2020 is Recov- tions and is the biggest enemy of ery with Integrity.” socio-economic development. In order to “Recover with Integrity”, “Every year US$1 trillion is paid in FICAC is launching a nation-wide bribes while an estimated US$2.6 tril- accept public service: ‘I don’t accept bribes’ lion are stolen annually through cor- campaign, during which all public ruption.” servants in the civil service and statu- Deputy Australian High Commis- tory bodies will receive a badge say- sioner to Fiji, Anna Dorney, said in all ing, ‘I don’t accept bribes’. countries, including Australia, strong, The Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed- transparent and accountable institu- Khaiyum, during his address, said tions are the foundations of good gov- Governments and multilateral institu- ernance. tions must recognize corruption as the “Public servants play a vital role in FELIX LESINAIVALU fight against corruption. economic, social, and political dis- ensuring that resources are directed as bribes’The Fijian President Major-General (Ret’d) ease that it is, and to root it out in all intended to support both the response N this International Anti-Corruption Jioji Konrote highlighted this during the launch of its ugly forms. to the pandemic, and to recovery ef- day, Fijians can witness the beginning of the Fiji Independent Commission Against The Fijian Government in its com- forts.” Oof another important milestone in its Corruption (FICAC) anti-bribery campaign mitment to uprooting systemic cor- fyS2 hOm g=[N2 sy fIjIv[is8o\ ky b[d  p=6[nm\t=I k[ 3 ko r[ht imlygI 2   6 ik=sms s\dy9 7

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ipqly 9inv[r ko lMb[s[ m[ky]2 my\ bhut km 9[w-siBj> bycI j[ rhI 5I esilE srk[r ny lMb[s[ ky m[ky]2 ibkryt[ao\ ko r[ht dyny ky ilE p[{c sPt[h tk S2ol fIs m[f kr dI hY ict=: p=d[n ik8[ g8[  ronl dyv      O\               w$3n ik8[ hY ik smud+I   y - f[E   -           8[in                 f[E       [E I    (53),  M8u                       

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 kI j>Rrty\ purI krny ky ilE 8h suiv6[    j[rI rhygI| esko aOr sh[r[ dyny ky ilE Ek l[w pc[s hj>[r (150,000) kum[l[ t5[ ksyr[ kI ki2\g aOr tIs hj>[r byly kI ki2\g b[{2I j[EygI| 8h fsly\ jLd  sy A1ty hY t5[ iks[no\ ko k[fI r[ht imlygI| ronl dyv m\t=I ry3<3I ny kh[ ik phly 8h dyw[ g8[ hY ik m\t=[l8 k[ 1r-a[{gn my\ fsl bony  v[l[ k[8]k=m (hOm g[i3in\g eini9Ei2\v)  bhut hI sfl s[ibt hua[ hY ijssy logo\   ko poQ[k 7ojn imlny ky al[v[ 7ojn  wrIdny k[ wc] nhI\ A@[n[ p3>yg[|  ANho\ny a[gy kh[ ik m6umKwI k[ p[ln  krny v[ly iks[no\ ko m\t=[l8 muf[r p[{c ($3,480)  sO q)y hY| 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Sa yaco yani kina vei yanuyanu e ravuravu kina na cagilaba o Yasa ena Yatu Lau na waqa e kauta tiko yani na kakana ni cagilaba me veitauri toka vei ira ni bera ni qai muri tale yani na iyaya ni vakacoko eso. E ra maqusa na vakailesilesi ena itaba ena imawi keina itaba e cake ena tala iyaya ni veivuke ni cagailaba mai Lau. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI

‘NiVILIAME TIKOTANI yalo dei’ vei kemuni, ia au vakabauta ni o keda e Viti bale tu e gaunisala.” Minisita ni Vanuatani ni Ositerelia o Marise A veivakadeitaki vei ira mai na Vua- eda na dau veivukei me da tara cake tale na Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni sega ni kani Payne. liku o Paraiminisita Voreqe Baini- noda vanua.” veiwali na draki veisau. Na isau vakailavo ni veitokoni nei Ositer- Smarama ka kaya mera yalo dei tiko E tuturu malua na wai ni matana na Turaga “Sa bibi mera vakavulici na lewei Viti elia e koto na kena isau ena $4.5M. ni na yaco mai vei ira na liga ni veivuke ni ni Koro mai Cogea o Atekini Nairibuli ena vakauasivi o ira na luveda ena revurevu ni Vakavinavinaka talega o PM Bainimarama Matanitu. nona veisiko yani o Paraiminisita Bainima- Draki Veisau. kina veitokoni ni Waqavuka ni Mataivalu ni Sikova o PM Bainimarama na veivanua e rama. “Me vakamatautaka nodra bula ena qarai Niusiladi ena vakacoko kei na vakadidike. vakacaca kina vakalevu na cagilaba o Yasa “Oqo edua na gauna e vakatubu luluvu ni iwali ni revurevu ni Draki Veisau,” kaya “Sa veisoliyaka talega mai na Air Force ena Vualiku vakabibi ena Yasana Vakatu- vei keimami baleta ni siro mai na turaga na o PM Bainimarama. P-3 ni Niusiladi na yaya e gadravi vaka- raga o Bua. iliuliu ni noda Matanitu me mai sikovi kei- E ratou veivotayaka tiko na timi ni veisiko totolo me vakatotolo ka vakayacora talega “E kani rarawa na veika esa mai yaco, ia mami na vakaleqai vakaca ena ravuravu ni nei PM Bainimarama e 10,000 na ivotavota nona vakadidike taumada. Vakavinavi- me vaka eda sa vakadinadinataka oti, eda cagilaba o Yasa, ena gauna saraga keimami kakana ni cagilaba me veitauri toka vei ira nakataki na veivuke nei Niusiladi ka tiko na duri tale ka bula tale mai kina.” gadreva tu kina veivakacegui.” na veimatavuvale ni bera ni yaco tale yani na kena isua vakailavo ena $2.5M ” “Ni yalo dei tiko, na nomuni Matanitu ena “Vakabibi vei keimami na veimatavuvale na ikuri ni veivuke ni cagilaba. Sa seredali talega na waqa kauti ira na dau yaco mai nona veivuke.” keimami sa mai vakayalia vakadua na nei- “Sa yaco talega mai na veitokoni ni waqa vakadidike kei na veivuke ni kakana ni cag- Nona vosa tiko vei ira mai Cogea, Bunii- mami veivale,” kaya o Nairibuli. na Adelaide ni Ositerelia me vaka ga va- ilaba kina Yatu Yasawa, Lomaiviti kei Lau. kadamu, kei Navakasali e Bua e kaya kina “Keimami sa vakavinavinaka kina na Ma- kayacora taumada ena vakacoko mai Koro Vei kemuni na lewei Viti oni gadreva moni vaka oqo ne o PM Bainimarama. tanitu ena nona dau tomana tiko nona vei- ni nadaku o Winisitoni,” kaya o PM Baini- veivuke kina tobu ni veivuke ni cagilaba “A doka vakalevu nomuni vosota na vuke ena veivotayaki ni kakana ni cagilaba, marama. o Yasa moni veitaratara ga yani ki na va- dredre e kauta mai na vakacaca ni cagilaba kei ira na vakailesilesi ni Tabacakacaka ni Sa yaco mai ena macawa oqo na HMAS lenivolavola ni D.O, PA kei na Komisina ni o Yasa. Au kila ni sega ni gauna rawarawa Veikau ena nodra vagalalataka na kau era Adelaide me vaka sa vakadeitaka mai na iwasewase e va ni noda vanua. email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI phone: 3301806 Sega ni $2m na veivuke ni EU saumi na VILIAME TIKOTANI kauwa me robai Viti sa vakilai tu oqo na kena rawa ena buturara ni veivanua e vakacacani ivakacavacava revurevu. vakalevu kana solia mai kina na veika eso me A yalataka na isoqosoqo cokovata ni Kaya o Lenarčič ni cau ni EU ena tokoni vaka na iyaya ni vale, na kakana, na iyaya ni SOLO LEWANAVANUA Veimatanitu mai Urope se na European kina na veiqaravi ni vakacoko e vakayacora tiko bulabula, na wai savasava, na iyaya ni SUnion mena veivuke ena iyaya ni vaka- tiko na Matanitu ena nodra vukei na vakaleqai tiko savasava kei na bula vinaka. A sega ni saumi na icakaca- coko ni cagilaba o Yasa ka tiko ena $2M na dina kara gadreva vakatotolo na veivuke. Na veivuke oqo ni EU e tiki ni veivuke vacava ni yaya kece e kau kena isau vakailavo. E kaya ni volekata na 200,000 na leweni- vakatotolotaki se Acute Large Emergency Smai vanuatani me vukea na Vakaraitaka na Komisina ni EU ka qarava vanua era sotava na revurevu ni vakacaca ni Response Tool (ALERT). lewei Viti ena nodra tekivuna na iwali ni leqa tubukoso o Janec Lenarčič cagilaba o Yasa. Na veivuke ni EU ena gole Oqo talega edua vei ira na veivuke mai vei tale nodra bula ni oti na vakacaca ni cagilaba o Yasa e bau dua na cagilaba kau- ki vei ira na veitabana ni veivukei era sa tiko ira na veimatanitu e vavalagi. ni cagilaba o Yasa.

Lolomataki ni yaya ni vakacoko Sivia na 300 ni itikotiko/ tamata yadua Sa rawa vei ira na vakaitikotiko na vale e mai vavalagi mera vakauta mai vakadodonu na nodra veivuke ni vakarusai cagilaba kina NDMO ka na qai raica me vota na iyaya oya ena VILIAME TIKOTANI vukui koya e vakauta mai.

A imatai ni vakadidike iYaya e lolomataki baleta na ni vakacaca ni cagilaba vakacoko No Yasa, sa votu kina ni sivia na 300 na vale e rusa Me vakau vua kina tobu ni vei- vakadua mai na iwasewase na vuke ni Cagilaba kei na Vakacoko Vualiku kei na iwasewase na ni Paraiminisita ka vakadonuya Tokalau. na Tabana ni Leqa Tubukoso E ra veisiko na mata timi ni (NDMO). vakadidike oqo ena macawa sa sivi ni oti na vakanadaku ni cagi- Na veika e gadrevi me sereki laba o Yasa. E ra vakaitavi talega kina na iyaya kina e 120 na vakailesilesi ni Ma- tanitu mai Suva kina Vualiku. - Naba ni ivacavacava (TIN) Macawa sa oti era yaco yani - Dua nomu ID tabaki kina na va- kina ki Vanua Levu na timi ni nua o vakaitikotiko kina vakadidike oya. Na iyaya e vakau kina isoqosoqo E ra sa laki veisoliyaka na ka- lotu se soqosoqo dua veivukei ena kana me veitauri toka mada vei gadreva na veiqaravi ni dua itini ira na lewenivanua era sotava Vakamosiyalo dina na itaba oqo ni dabe toka o Apisai ena nona loma ni vale sa mai vakarusa koto na cagilaba o Yasa mai Vanua Levu. ni kasitaba vakalaiseni mena qai tiko na bolebole oqo. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI sereki kina na iyaya. Na sala ni veitaratara ena tale- kutuku na Dismac ni yali tiko e eso na mate me vaka na Mini- vei ira na lewenivanua e sega Na sega ni saumi ni ivakacavaca- voni esa tekivu me vakavinaka- dua na lewenivanua mai Lekutu manu, na Taifote, na Coka kei so ni vakacaca vakalevu vei ira va oqo ena laki cava tiko ena ika taki tale ena 4 na iwasewase ni e Bua. Sa veivakasalataki talega na Deqi na mataqali cagilaba na cagilaba o Yasa me vaka ena 15 ni Janueri 2021. vanua e Viti. na Minisita ni Bula vei kemuni vaka oqo. Sa tekivu mera suka Muaira kei na iwasewase e loma. Na itukutuku tale eso qiri mai Sa taura ralega e dua na itu- na lewenivanua ni dau muria mai lesu tale ki nodra vale e levu kaya o PM Bainimarama. kina 1326 se email [email protected] Tauri ivola na vuli teitei e Navuso SOLO LEWANAVANUA ni cauravou e levu nona tetei, levu nona ivoli e volitaka rawa, levu talega na ilavo e maroroya ra sa tauri ivola e lewe 25 na itabagone rawa e gole vei Livai Vunidakai cavutu mai vuli teitei kei na susu manumanu ena Nauluvatu Waidina mai Naitasiri. Ekoronivuli mai Muainase na Navuso Na icovi ni carauvou usivi nona vuli susu Agriculture Training Institute ena itekivu ni manumanu a gole vei Vilimoni Turabo caura- vula o Tiseba ni yabaki oqo. vou ni Naqalimare mai Navosa. A vulagi dokai kina na Mata ni Matanitu o Na icovi ni Goneyalewa se Women in Ag- Idonisia e Viti o Raden Mohammad Benyamin riculture gole vei Maria Talatoka cavutu mai Scott. Sa sema rawa talega kina edua na vei- Naweni e Cakaudrove. wekani ni veivakamisinitaki nei Idonisia vei Na icovi ni cauravou e veisau totolo nona Navuso. itovo me vinaka cake gole vei Viliame Curu e Kaya na iliuliu ni koronivuli ni teitei mai cavutu mai Cicia mai Lau. Navuso o Uraia Waibuta ni a soli kina e 7 na Na icovi ni cauravou dau veiliutaki vinaka a icovi ni gugumatua. Na icovi ni cauravou e soli vei Vilimoni Turabo mai Naqalimare e Na- muria vinaka na ivakavuvuli ni lotu a gole vei droga/Navosa. Sa taura tu oqori o Vilimoni Turabo na cauravou ni Naqalimare na nona icovi ni cauravou dau Tevita Dakunituraga mai Kuku e Bau. Na icovi veiliutaki vinaka ena Navuso Agriculture School. iTaba: TABANA NI ITEITEI ‘Me liu na vodo ni yaya ni cagilaba’

VILIAME TIKOTANI Kaya kina na Minisita ni Leqa Tu- kina na usa ni iyaya e waqa, ena na lewenivanua ravuti ira na cagi- vakamamadataka na nodra icola- bukoso o Inia Seruiratu ni bibi sara waqavuka kei na lori, me matata laba o Yasa. cola,” kaya o Minisita Seruiratu. A kacivaka na Matanitu ni na imatai ni vitu kina 14 na siga. tiko oya vei kemuni na veitabana “Meda vakila na bolebole era so- Kaya o Minisita Seruiratu ni sa na vakaliuci ena loma ni 30 “Kevaka e rawa ni cakava kece oni via veivuke mai.” tava me rawa ni mana kina noda vakasavasavataki na gaunisala ni Sna siga ni qaravi Leqa Tu- oqo na Matanitu ena gauna ni vaka- “Sa daumaka sara tiko na vakau vakacokotaki ira.” veilakoyaki kasa dola tale na veila- bukoso na vakavodoki ni yaya ni coko ena vukei ira sara vakalevu na iyaya ena Vualiku,” kaya o Minisita “Sa bibi kina vei keda na dau ni koyaki kina. veivuke ni cagilaba. veitabana era via veivuke mai.” Seruiratu. veiqaravi meda curumi keda na Sa waqa talega na livaliva, kasa Na iyaya e vakavodoki ena waqa, “Ni kacivaki na ‘iTuvaki ni Leqa Sa vakananumi ira talega na dau ni yalo loloma me idusidusi vei keda. vakadrodroi tale vakavinaka na wai lori kei na waqavuka. ni noda vanua’ ena vakabibitaki veiqaravi ena Vualiku mera lomani Na veivuke lalai eda solia ena ni gunu savasava e Vanua Levu.

2 Lotulevu 31 ni Tiseba, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI phone: 3301806 $2M na veivuke nei Niusiladi SOLO LEWANAVANUA Qoroi na yalo ni vosota VILIAME TIKOTANI sat aura na matai ni kalawa ena “Eso tale era gadreva na wai, Kaya e dua na lewenikoro o A vakuria na Matanitu o Ni- nodra vakacokotaki ira rawa ni kei na so tale era gadreva me Naividamu o Kitione Raikabula usiladi na nona veivuke ni ca- AKACAUCAUTAKI bera yani na veivuke. vakavinakataki nodra iteitei.” ni dau oti na cagilaba era sad au Sgailaba o Yasa ena NZ$2M. ira mai Bua kei Macu- E kaya ni lauti ira na vakaile- “Duidui na gagadre, vei- vuli totolo mera vakacokotaki Qoka na isau vakailavo taucoko Vata na Vunilawa o Aiyaz silesi vakamatanitu na era sikovi vakauqeti nodra sa vukei ira ira rawa. ni iyaya ni veivuke ni cagilaba me Sayed-Khaiyum ena nodra Bua kei Macuata na tikina oqo. vakataki ira.” “E 10 na vale e vakarusai vaka na vale laca, na wainigunu vosota na revurevu ni cagilaba “E kurabuitaki ni levu na E kaya o Sayed-Khaiyum ni vakadua ena cagilaba o Yasa ka savasava, kei na veiyaya e gadrevi o Yasa. lewenivanua era vosota na bula kena irairai ni levu era na tiko 10 tale na vale esa vakacacani vakatotolo. Nona sikova tiko na veikoroni- dredre e kauta mai na cagilaba mada ena idrodro ni cagilaba na dela ni vale kei na lalaga,” E $750,000 ena vukei kina na Ma- vuli ena Vualiku e kaya kina vei o Yasa ena nodra sa tekivu mera baleta ni vakacacani vakalevu na kaya o Raikabula. tanitu e Viti me sotava na bolebole ira o Sayed-Khaiyum ni levu era tara cake tale nodra veivale.” noddra veivale. me baleta na wainigunu savasava. E $150,000 me rawa kina kina Va- lenivolavola nei Niusiladi e Suva me tokona na veivakavalelacataki, Vakavinavinakataki na wainigunu, na tiko savasava, keina na vuli baleta na vakamara- na iloloma kava ni vutaki ni vakasama. E na vakayagataka talega o Ni- vale mai Malevani usiladi e $750,000 me tokoni kina nodra veivuke na veitabana VILIAME TIKOTANI ena taudaku ni Matanitu vakabibi nodra vukei na malumalumu. AKAVINAVINAKA na Minisita ni Ena soli talega e $100,000 kina Vuli o Rosy Akbar kina veivuke ni isoqosoqo ni Kauveiltai Damu- Vcagilaba mai Malevani Ositerlia na damu me tokona na veivuke e dau Fiji Aid Melbourne kei na ABS Fiji ena kava vakayacora kina veivanua e ravu- ni vale ka tiko na kena isau ena $20.8K me ravu kina na cagilaba. baleta veivuke ni cagilaba o Yasa. Mai ciqoma na veivuke levu oya ena vuku ni Matanitu o Minisita Akbar na kava ni vale Ciqomi na veivuke 500x 12 ft ka $17,400 na kena isau. Kei na Sarava tiko oqori na Minisita ni Vuli o Rosy Akbar na vakacaca ni cagilaba o Yasa ena dua na koronivuli mai Vanua Levu. 100x 12ft na kava ni vale na kena isau e iTaba: AZARIA FAREEN ni cagilaba nei $3480 mai na ABS Fiji me vukea na vaka- “Na Siga ni Sucu oqo na bolebole levu vei Vakavinavainaka talega o Minisita Akabar Peritania coko mai na Vualiku. keda na kedra tarai cake tale na veivale e ra kina na Mataivalu, Mataivalu e Wai, Ovisa, A tiko mai na Vualiku ena macawa oqo na mai vakarusai ena cagilaba Yasa.” Bokobuka kei na Tabana ni Bula kei ira na SOLO LEWANAVANUA Minisita ni Vuli me laki dikeva na ituvaki ni “Au via vakavinavinaka kina vakalevu kina bisinisi e ra liu taumada mai nodra veivuke. 68 na koronivuli e vakayagataki me idrodro veitokoni mai Malevani kei na ABS Fiji.” Vuabale na noda vakavinavinaka kina ma- A mai ciqoma na Matanitu ni cagilaba. Na Fiji Aid Melbourne solia mai ena vula tanitu o Ositerelia kei Niusiladi ena totolo ni e Vitu na iyaya ni veivuke Sa laki solia talega kina na Minisita na kava o June e 150 na komipiuta, 10 na printers kei nodrau veivuke ena gauna e rau gadrevi kina. Sni cagilaba mai na Matanitu ni vale veira na veimatavuvale e vakacacani na 100 na mouse kei na keyboards kina Taba- “Vakausivi kina nodra mai veivuke e sivia levu o Peritaniua ena macawa sa sara vakalevu nodra vale. cakacaka ni Vuli. na 600 na lewe ni mataivalu ni Ositerelia ena oti. Vakavinavinakataka na marama Minisita na Se tekivu sara ena 2009 ne veivuke mai Ma- manua na HMAS Adelaide.,” kaya o Minisi- Qoka e oka kina na iyaya me lewenivanua kece era vakaitavai e na vaka- levani kina veivuvale era dau sotava na re- ta Akbar. vaka na valelaca, na iyaya ni vaka- coko oqo. vurevu ni draki veisau. coko, kara na vukei kina na 432 na matavuvale e ravuti ira na cagilaba o Yasa. A vodo mai na veivuke oya ena waqavuka ni mataivalu ni Ositer- elia ka tiki ni nodrau veidinadinati o Igiladi kei Ositerelia. Nona ciqoma tiko na veivuke oqo na ivukevuke ni Minisita ni Leqa Au gadreva meu Tubukoso o Vijay Nath e kaya ni vakamuduo o Viti kina veivuke vakavinavinakataka na levu oqo mai vei ira na leweniva- Kalou ena nona veituberi nua mai Peritania. A kacivaka na yaco mai ni vei- vei au ena tolu na yabaki vuke oya ena noda matasawa na sa sivi kei na nodra Minisita ni Peritania ka veiqaravi veitokoni na wekaqu kei ena Pasifika o Rt Hon. Lord Zac Goldsmith. na itokani. Kaya o Lord Goldsmith nira dua- vata na lewenivanua mai Peritania ena bolebole era sotava o ira e ra- Mai na mawi: Na Vunivola ni Mata nei Viti e Ositerelia o Salote Tagivakataini, na iliuliu ni Mataivalu ni Veitaqomaki ni Rusiate Sailo vuti ira na cagilaba o Yasa. Ositerelia o General Angus Campbell, kei 2LT Rusiate Sailo ena soqo ni tauri vola Koroi mai Ositerelia. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI Second Liutenant “Na valelaca e solia mai na UK Aid esa yaco mai ena veitokoni ni Matanitu o Ositerelia. Keimami na tu vakarau ke gadrevi tale. iSevu ni vakoroi nei Viti ena ADFA o Sailo “Sa cau talega na Matanitu mai SOLO LEWANAVANUA oti nona vuli yabaki tolu. mai na ADFA ka kaya ni nona vuli Second Lieutenant Sailo. Kaya o Peritania kina isoqosoqo ni kau- Na ADFA edua na koronivuli tiko mai Ositerelia e vakarabaile- tamai 2LT Sailo ko Apenisa Sailo veilatai damudamu se Red Cross e A vakavotukana sara na torocake ni vuli ivalu ni Ositerelia vutaka sara na nona rai. ni ratou cibitaka nona vuvale na Vuravura ka sa vota kina na ilavo nodrau veiwekani vakavu- ka vulici vata kina na vuli ivalu, “Au nuitaka ni na levu tale na tekiisausau nei 2LT Sailo. ni veivuke ni vakacoko me voli Svale o Viti kei Ositerelia kei na vuli ni veiliutaki ka rawati lewe ni mataivalu ni Viti era na “Na nona sa mai rawata nona ko- mai kina na iyaya ni veivuke me ena Vuvale Partneshi. kina na kena koroi. vakayagataka na vuli oya. Au roi e vakatubu luluvu ni marau vei vaka na iyaya vakavuniwai, na Sa isevu ni gone ni Viti me va- Na koronivuli ni vuli ivalu oya e vakabauta niu sa vakaloumana- keitou ni keitou kila ni sa rawata tavuleni, na wai ni gunu, na yaya koroi mai ena Australian Defence yavutaki kina na kilaka vakaivalu taki vakalevu kau sa tu vakarau naka a gadreva voli mai me rawa- ni vale keina yaya ni tikosavasava Force Academy (ADFA) kei na mera kena dau kina. meu vakayagataka na noqu kila ta ka na yaco me dua na iyaubula me baleti ira e lewe 17,700 na Univesiti ni New South Wales o E kaya o 2LT Sailo ni doka vaka- au sa mai vulica ena ADFA ena ni Mataivalu ni Viti,” e kaya ko lewenivanua.” Second Liutenant Rusiate Sailo ni levu na nona sa rawata nona koroi noda vanua mai Viti,” kaya o Sailo.

Lotulevu 31 ni Tiseba, 2020 3 TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI email: [email protected]; l @FijianGovt; l Fijian Government; l visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj l phone: 3301806 TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI Veivuke na tabacakacaka ni qoli ena vakacoko ena Vualiku E ra soli vakasala talega ena veikoro mai Bua kei Macuata na vakaile- silesi ni Tabana ni Qoliqoli ni me vaka e laurai ni oti na ravuravu ni cagilaba o Yasa. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI

Sikova ko PM Bainimarama na vakacaca ni cagilaba e na Vualiku ni noda vanua Bibi ki vua na turaga na Paraiminis- Macuata. E ra laki veivotayaka talega kina ita Voreqe Bainimaranma na bula ni na kakana ni veivuke ni cagailaba me vei lewenivanua. Oya na vuna era siro yani tauri toka mada vei ira na lewenivanua. kina mera laki tara sara ga na we ni Toka oqori eso na itaba ni vesiiko nei PM ivako se mera laki raica e matanavotu na Bainimarama. vakacaca ni cagailaba o Yasa mai Bua kei iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA

Veivuke na tabacakacaka ni veikau ena vakacoko ena Vualiku

Vakavinavinakataki na nodra vakaitavi na vakaile- Levu ena cagilaba o Yasa. Me vaka era taba toka silesi ni Tabacakacaka ni Veikau ena kena varo ena e cake kei na imatau. laivi na kau era baleta tu na gaunisala mai Vanua iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI

Yaco na raiseni kakana e na Yatu Lau Sa yaco yani kina veiyanuyanu e ravuravu kina na E ra maqusa na vakailesilesi ena itaba ena imawi cagilaba o Yasa ena Yasana o Lau na waqa e kauta keina itaba e cake ena tala iyaya ni veivuke ni tiko yani na kakana ni cagilaba me veitauri toka vei ira cagailaba mai Lau. ni bera ni qai muri tale yani na iyaya ni vakacoko eso. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI

4 Lotulevu 31 ni Tiseba, 2020 5 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI phone: 3301806 60 era vulica na valuti ni Veivuke na FNPF vei ira dravudravua na itikotiko vakaleqai SOLO LEWANAVANUA RA tiko ena dua na vuli e SOLO LEWANAVANUA 60 na itabagone digitaki Emai na noda veikoro e Viti A kacivaka na Matabose ni ilavo musu- mera mai vulica na bula vakaiva- ki ni tamata cakacaka se Fiji National karau ni vakayagataki qele kei na SProvident Fund ni sa rawa ni oni kerea vakayagataki gauna me vaka era yani e $2000 ena nomuni akaude me vakavi- sa valuta kina na bula dravudravua nakataki kina na nomuni vale a vakacacani na dauteitei mai Korea. ena cagilaba o Yasa. Oya na nodra vakauqeti mera sa Sa vakadonuya na Matabose ni FNPF moni teitei vakabisinisi. rawa ni kerea yani e $2000 ke levu sara kina Vakatokai na vuli oqo na 2020 $100 ke lailai sara mai nomuni General Ac- Fiji Saemaul Undong (SMU) kena count. inaki me vakatorocaketaka na iyau E ratou sa tiko mai Vanua Levu kei Lau na bula ena koro me tababokoci kina timi ni vakadididke ni FNPF ka sa kacivaki na bula dravudravua. ka tabaki tiko ena monalivaliva na veivanua Na Matanitu e Viti sa vakabibi- keina gauna eratou na veisiko tiko kina. taka na nodra vakatorocaketaki na Kaya na CEO ni FNPF o Jaoji Koroi ni kila koro yawa. tiko na matabose na gagadre e tiko baleta na Nona vosa tiko ena vuli oya na vakavinakataki ni veivale e vakacacani. Vunivola Tudei ni iTabagone kei “Sa na qai matata sara na veivuke e gadrevi na Qito o o Rovereto Nayacalevu ni oti mai nodratou vakadidike na neitou e kaya kina ni vakatorocaketaki ivakailesilesi ka mai vakaleweni na fomu ni ni bula ena noda veikoro, e ki ni kerekere mai vei ira na meba,” kaya o Koroi. tababokoci ni bula dravudravua. “Me vaka na vei kerekere sa dau ciqomi “Na itabagone e levu na nodra ena veigauna ni cagilaba eda sa lako sivita, igu kei na kaukauwa ni tu donu tu era na kerea yani na meba na ilavo oya mai na itaba ni bula era sa yacova.” nodra general account kevaka esa drekea “Kevaka era vagolea na kaukau- nodra akaude, sa na rawa nira kerea yani na wa oya kina bula yalomatua ena nodra Veivuke baleta na Veivakavaletaki.” Oqo ko Jaoji Koroi na i liuliu se chief excutive officer ni Matabose ni ilavo musuki ni tamata cakacaka se Fiji National levu sara na cavuikalawa vinaka Na kerekere taucoko ena dikevi sara vakavi- Provident Fund (FNPF). era na rawata.” naka ni bera ni soli yani na ivola kerekere. vakadidike ka sega ni tiko e vale ni volavola. vakadeitaka tiko ni ilavo ni FNPF e baleta na “Na noqu Minisitiri e vakauqeta Sa gadrevi vei kemuni na meba ni FNPF ni Era na vukei walega na meba era vakaitiko- nomuni gauna ni vakacegu, ka moni vakaya- na vakayagataki vakayalomatua ni tiko ena noda veikoro moni vakarautaka na tiko ena veivanua e vakacaca kina na cagi- gataka walega kevaka e tiko dina na gagadre. iyaubula ena koro me vakavurea nomuni I.D, naba ni akaude ni baqe, ka me laba o Yasa. Sa vakayagataka na FNPF e “Keimami duavata kei na bolebole era so- na cakacaka vei ira na itabagone,” dua na ivola ni veivakadonui nei Turaga ni $136M ena nodra vukei na vakaleqai nodra tava tiko o ira e ravuti ira na cagilaba o Yasa kaya o Nayacalevu. Koro se advisory councilllors. cakacaka ena COVID-19. Okati kina e ka nuitaka ni veivuke oqo ena solia e dua na “Na SMU e yavutaki ena dina, na Na fomu ni kerekere baleta na cagilaba o $43.7M e solia na Matanitu. vakacegu.” vukei koya vakaikoya kei na sole- Yasa e sa tikoga vei iratou na neitou timi ni Ni sa vakananumi talega yani na meba moni solevaki.” ‘Na itavi ni Matanitu me soli ivakasala, na vakatulewa me nodra na lewenivanua mera caka- caka vata kina na Vanua Lotu kei ‘Qarava e 7000 na siteseni ni ovisa e Ra’ na Matanitu.” A sainitaki ena yabaki 2018 na veidinadinataki ni Minisitiri ni iTabagone keina SMU ni matanitu mai Korea.

Na itabagone e levu na nodra igu kei na kaukauwa ni tu donu tu na itaba ni bula era

E ra taba vata kei na tuaraga na Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama na gonevuli ni Nakorotubu, Ra, ena kena mai dola na siteseni ni ovisa ka qai tara vou tale na Matanitu ni oti na sa yacova. Kevaka era kena mai vakacacani ena cagilaba o Winisitoni ena yabaki 2016. vagolea na kaukauwa oya SOLO LEWANAVANUA itavi ena taqomaki ni lawa. vou e sa veitauvi tiko oqo na “Na duavata ni noda vakatulewa kina bula yalomatua ena A nona dolava na si- “E na nomuni itavi ni kena COVID-19,” kaya o PM Baini- oya e sa yaco kina o Viti me va- levu sara na cavuikalawa teseni ni ovisa e Nakoro- taqomaki na lawa e sa bibi marama. nua taqomaki mai na Covid-19,” vinaka era na rawata. Ntubu, Ra, ko Paraiminisit moni qarava nomuni itavi mera “Na gauna lekaleka e tarai keda kaya o PM Bainimarama. Voreqe Bainimarama, e kaya taqomaki ka yadravi kina na mai kina na matetaka oqo oqo “E na vanua ni veiqaravi ni kina o koya ni sa yaga sara na lewenivanua.” eda vakararavi ki vei ira noda ovisa oqo e Namarai esa vaka- veiqaravi ni ovisa e kea ve ira e “Na nodra vakasaurarataki se Ovisa mera kei na Tabana ni Veit- dinadinataki kina ni veiqaravi ni rauta ni lewe 7000 na leweniva- vakasosataki se vakalolomataki aqomaki mera yadrava na muri ni Ovisa esega ni baletai ira walega nua. na noda lewenivanua e levu na lawa ni vakatatabu ni veilakoyaki mai na veitauni.” Rovereto Nayacalevu Vakadreta vei ira na ovisa era na vuna: me vaka beka na vakayaco ni yaco na sogosogo e Suva kei “Keitou gadreva me yadravi na Vunivola Tudei ni iTabagone veiqaravi e Nakorotubu ko PM itovo kaukauwa, na draiva ena Lautoka me baleta na manumanu lawa ena veivanua kece e Viti kei na Qito Bainimarama na bibi ni nodra ivakarau rerevaki, kei na ka mate meca ni matetaka oqo.” ena korovakavalagi keina koro

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Na cagilaba e dau sucu mai ena gauna ni draki katakata kei na draki suasua. E na yaga me na katakata na vanua ka me na katakata na waitui. Na cagilaba e sucu ga mai ena wasawasa, e sega ni rawa ni sucu mai ena dela ni vanua mamaca. Taba toka qori na revurevu ni cagilaba ko Yasa e na Vualiku ni noda vanua. Mo kila na itukutuku ni draki Veitalanoa na noda Tabana ni Tu- na kilomita dua na aua na totolo se Waqavakatoga: Dau tiko na veika kutuku ni Matanitu keina Manidia kaukauwa ni cagi. eso me na bucini kina. Na cagilaba Vakatawa ni Daunidraki mai Nadi Na vakatagedegede 2 e tautauvata e dau sucu mai ena gauna ni draki o Samisoni Waqavakatoga. Wilika ni 96 na kilomita dua na aua yacova katakata kei na draki suasua. E na sara yani. yani na 126 na kilomita dua na aua. yaga mena katakata na vanua, mena katakata na waitui. Na cagilaba e Taro: E vica na iwase lelevu ni Taro: Na cava na kaukauwa ni sucu ga mai ena wasawasa e sega ni draki e dau yaco ena noda iwase cagi me qai vakatokai kina e dua rawa ni sucu mai ena dela ni vanua ni vuravura oqo? na Cava me sa Cagilaba? mamaca. Kevaka e kaukauwa tiko na cagi Waqavakatoga: Na noda iwase ni Waqavakatoga: Ni sivia ga na 63 e maliwa lala esega ni rawa ni sucu vuravura oqo e rua ga na iwase lel- na nota na kena kaukauwa sa okati rawa na cagilaba baleta ni na taya evu ni draki, dua ga mai na vula o na Cava oya me Cagilaba. Se ni sa laivi na domona na cagila mai mal- Noveba kina Evereli oya na vula e yacova yani na ivakatagedegede iwa lala. Ena gadrevi me tubu cake dau levu kina na draki suasua kei na naba 3 naba 4 kei na naba 5. Kena vaka dodonu ki maliwa lala em qai katakata. ibalebale ni sa yacova ga na ivakat- sucu na cagilaba. Na kena ikarua ga na vula ko Me agedegede naba 3 oya sa vakatokai Dua tale ga na ka noda kila ni sega kina Okotova oya na vulai mamaca me Cagilaba. ni sucu rawa ni Cagilaba kevaka e se batabata. voleka yani kina loma donu kei vu- Taro: Dau levu talega na gauna ravura se Equator ena sega ni sucu Taro: Ni cavuta na yaca ni dau kacivakai tiko na Cagi rawa kina na cagilaba. veivanua eda okati vata ena Tataba ni vakamacala mada mataqali draki vaka oqo? kina. Taro: Na cava na ivakarau ni cagi ni wasawasa e rawa ni dou Waqavakatoga: E da vakila na rua Waqavakatoga: E na vosa vaka qai kacivaka kina ni maravu tu na iwase ni draki oqo o keda kece Peritania na cagi tataba na Gale na wasawasa? na tiko ena veivanua ena Ra ni Wasa Force Winds. Qoka na cagi e kau- Pasifika. Me tekivu mai na Yatu kauwa cake mai naka e vakatokai Waqavakatoga: Na maravu ni wa- Solomoni, Vanuatu, New Caledo- vaka Peritania me strong winds sawasa e vakatautauvatataki ni iva- nia, Viti, Toga, Samoa, Yatu Kuka, se cagi kaukauwa.Ia na gauna e karau ni cagi me tiko ena 10 na nota Kiribati, Tuvalu kei Tahiti. namaki me lako mai kina na Cava se 18 na kilomita dua na aua. se Cagilaba ena liu mai na Cagi Ta- Taro: E da dau rogoca na taba. Ni se bera ni yaco mai na uto Taro: Ni tukuna mada eso na itukutuku ni draki dau tukuni ni ni Cava se Cagilaba esa na liu mai ivakatakilakila ni sa toso tiko sa tiko e dua na Cava. Na cava na Cagi Tataba. mai e dua na cagilaba. na kaukauwa ni cagi ni dua na Waqavakatoga: Na katakata tiko Cava? Taro: O ni dau kila vakacava na daunidraki na kaukauwa ni ua se yani vakadede ni loma ni vanua. Waqavakatoga: Na ivakatagede- na levu ni ua e wasawasa? Keitou sa dau rawa talega ni raica gede ni cagilaba ni wase vaka lima, rawa tiko ena satellite na kena ku- na Cava e tiko na kena kaukauwa Waqavakatoga: Keitou dau vakay- mukumuni na o kei na kena sa lai ena vakatagedegede 1 (Category 1) agataka eso na iyaya vakamisini me ovici koya na o se sa lai viko me sa oya e 34 kina kei na 47 na nota kina vukei keitou me keitou kila na kau- qai sucu na cagilaba. vakatagedegede 2 (Category 2) oya kauwa sena levu ni ua e wasawasa. Tiko talega eso na ivakatakilakila ena 48 kina 63 na nota. era dau vakayataka na noda qase me Meu vakarawarawataka ga ena 34 Taro: E dau tekivu vakacava e vaka na kena vakasova na pi e dela Rau taba toka oqori e rua na lewe ni koro e Makadru, Matuku, Lau. E vakacacani e kina 47 na nota oya e tautauvata tiko ni qele, se vuavuvuai tolu na uto. so na vale ena kaukauwa ni cagilaba ko Yasa ka cabeta tale ga na loma ni koro oqo dua na Cagilaba? na ualoka. ni 65 na kilomita dua na aua kina 94 Lotulevu 31 ni Tiseba 2020 7 VULA I NUQA LAILAI LOTULEVU 31 NI TISEBA 2020 - KA 20 NI TABANA - KA 11 NI VOLA Noda Viti

E levu sara na vanua era vakacacani ena cagilaba o Yasa a sikova na Vunilawa ka Minisita ni iLavo ni noda Matanitu o Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum me vaka e tabaki toka oqori mai na Vualiku. iTaba: AZARIA FAREEN ‘Kua ni dabuitaki na veivuke ni cagilaba’ FELIX LESINAIVALU nua e vakaleqai ena nodra vakarawarawata- mera rejisita taumada se “NDMO- Certi- vukei kina . Se na kena levu na isulu e soli ka na vakacoko ni Matanitu. E ka ni rarawa fied”. Qoka me vakadeitaka kina vei ira kina dua na koro ia ka sega ni dua na vei- A vakasavuya na Minisitiri ni Vei- ni mai ciqoma na NDMO eso na ripote ni na lewenivanua ni iloloma era solia e gole vuke ni kakana e ra ciqoma. vakatorocaketaki ena Taudaku ni tiko eso na lewenivanua era ciqoma tiko vakadodonu kina veivuke e gadrevi. E E ra na totogitaki o ira era veidabuitaka SKoro Lelevu kei na Leqa Tubukoso eso na veivuke kara vakayagataka vakailoa sega ni saumi na sitivikiti oya. na veivuke ni cagilaba ena nodra voroka na na nona vakavinavinaka cecekia ki vei ke- kina na yaca ni veivuke ni cagilaba o Yasa. E yaga talega na rejista oya me kua ni tau- lawa ni Gauna ni Leqa ni Vanua. muni kece na lewenivanua, keina isoqoso- Na ripote kece oqo esa vakacakulei ka tauvata tu kina e rua na mataqali veivuke. Lamata mai kauwai oqo ni kunei ni levu qo oni sa cau mai ena veivuke ni cagilaba vaqaqai tiko ena gauna oqo. Me tarova na Me yaga kina vakalevu na isau ni veivuke na lewenivanua era sa tauyavutaka nodra o Yasa. nodra rawa ni kana na yavato ena gauna e ciqomi. tabana ni veivuke ni cagilaba o Yasa. Vakavinavinaka talega na Minisitiri ki vakaoqo, esa kacivaka kina na NDMO ni Me kua ni dua na koro vakaleqai e sega E 30 na siga na balavu ni Gauna ni Leqa ni vei ira na vakailesilesi ni Matanitu kei na isoqosoqo kece, ilawalawa,kei na bisinisi ni vukei, ka me kua ni dua na koro e sivia Vanua ka vakatabui talega kina na vakaya- Veisoqosoqo era a liu taumada kina veiva- era via ciqoma na veivuke ni cagilaba na kakana e soli vei ira ka sega na isulu era gataki vakailoa ni tubu e rawati mai kina.

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