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THE US FIJI TIMES World’s Largest Fiji Newspaper Out Of Republic of Fiji August 2021 Monthly Publication - Subscription Available Pages 56 Volume: 204 We Rule The World Of Rugby Sevens As Olympic Games Back-Back Gold Medal Winners THE US FIJI TIMES PHONE: 650-762-6683 DIRECT: 510-931-9107 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: WWW.USFIJITIMES.ORG FACEBOOK: USAFIJITIMESONLINE Fiji Government Nazhat Shameem Jioji Konrote Frank Bainimarama Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum Satyendra Prasad Permanent Representative PRESIDENT PRIME MINISTER ATTORNEY-GENERAL Ambassador | Represen- of the Republic of Fiji to tative of Fiji to the U.N the United Nations Mr. Jay Singh Mr. Vinod K Bhindi Mr. Bobby Naicker Honorary Consul Honorary Consul Honorary Consul San Francisco U.S.A Los Angeles U.S.A Vancouver CANADA THE US FIJI TIMES PROUD OF ITS SERVICE The US Fiji Times is ranked as the top news- The writers of the paper comprise some of Fi- very proud to be associated with major organizations paper being published outside of Fiji for the Fiji ji’s best. Even though they are not too visible in to see that their events are properly covered with American community and all over the world. social functions, they are taking up their chal- pictures, stories and awareness via our social media The paper’s popularity has grown immensely lenges very effectively. The marketing strategy platforms. in recent years due to its critical approach in handles by our CEO/Publisher Mr. Rocky Ali The paper is being also sent to countries like Fiji, impressing the need for charitable organiza- is the hallmark of the papers current strength. NZ, Australia, Canada, England and Sweden for Fi- tions to rise up in all occasions to help Fiji and Despite lacking the front line journalist experi- jians abroad to also get the feel of the luxuries of the people back home. Visitors from around the ence, he makes up for the deficiency with the USA. The feedback has been overwhelming in this world have commended the paper on its stand sheer ability to jeep the media wagon rolling. regard and it has become a trend for many organiza- to serve the community. The US Fiji Times un- His insatiable love to be involved with the com- tions to rely on US Fiji Times in reaching the desired derstands that like in any other field, there is munity to cherish in this very noble cause is success with adequate coverage. competition and competing with “ The largest worthy of higher recommendation. We have a The paper will strive to serve the community with newspaper out of Fiji” has been a difficult task very vibrant community, so despite the paper the best of its ability and assures the communi- for newer publications. This is not because of being issued free, the expectation of the com- ty that there will be quality reporting at all times. its magnitude and coverage, but because of its munity is very high. The coverage of all the Vinaka – Rocky Buksh stability and growth capabilities. major events is a mist for the paper and we feel We have noticed that some pictures that appear in the US Fiji Times have been reproduced in some other newspapers, magazines and web sites. Please note that all contents of the US Fiji Times are copyrighted and cannot be reproduced in any form without the permis- sion of the US Fiji Times by contacting them at [email protected] Read Online : facebook.com/usfijitimes THE US FIJI TIMES August 2021 Vol. 204 THE US FIJI TIMES 3 THE US FIJI TIMES August 2021 Vol. 204 THE US FIJI TIMES August 2021 Vol. 204 GO FIJI GO 4 THE US FIJI TIMES THE US FIJI TIMES August 2021 Vol. 204 THE US FIJI TIMES 5 Heartiest congatulaltions on Editorial Comment STOP POLITICIZING FIJI’S your great golden win Fiji. COVID CRISIS! By Jayant Singh, California USA The Covid 19 pandemic facing the nation is being turned in a political football. It seems that the majority of the politicians are oblivious to the effect of politicization of Fiji’s Covid -19 crisis. Now is the need for total commitment from everyone to be down- heartedly sincere to the nation. The increasing finger-pointing and animosity is dashing to ground all hopes for standing united to help the nation Thank you for making Fiji proud. The news of your achievement has come as a great delight feel secure that their health is paramount over any political to all the people of Fiji around the world. All your hard work, commitment and practice has scrimmage. paid off.” It’s not how big you are, its how big you play” So proud of your well deserved ac- complishment once again. Our Fiji our pride !! Vinaka We cannot allow a moment’s lapse in concentrating for the Vinod K Bhindi best solution for those already encompassed by the virus or Consul Genral for Fiji in LA navigating hardships created by it. Some politician’s blatant attack on current efforts summar- ily borders on their feel for a grimmer situation rather than hoping for quicker recovery from the pandemic. With the election around the corner, we are seeing the trend of voices raising higher then usual in spewing on US Fiji Times Website Visited what we already know, and with the covid situation getting worse by the day we are seeing lessen empathy and none Over 1 Million Visitors So Far seems to be reaching out to lower their swords. But be it known to all politicians that when superpow- Fiji’s largest paper, US Fiji Times, has reached a milestone - with 1,000,000 visits to its ers like USA, England, France and Germany with modern website, usfijitimes.org. The SEO of USFT, Rocky Buksh, said that this is a major achievement technological advancement, manpower and funds were given the fact that the paper was intended just for the Fiji community and indicates that people no match to the wrath of this virus, so how can a little all over the globe are showing interest in Fiji through the website. nation in the South Pacific fight this unprecedented global What has led to the recognition of the website has been the paper’s presence at many of the phenomenon alone. World Sevens series, particularly the USA Sevens. Mr. Buksh thanks all the readers and the advertisers who have promoted the paper to reach So, we must all stand together in the shadows of the path this significant milestone and he promises to continue serving Fijians abroad. of unity with cohesiveness and togetherness to raise above the rest following our National Seven’s triumph amidst the greatest in the world! 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Go speak James Ah Koy was holding a Fiji FA stopped matches on to the spectators and come and mediation meeting between the the main ground to allow the speak to me, he said. Go the Fiji FA and FNSA at a hotel in ground to dry, when officials coaches and the team officials Nadi.It was a Saturday and as from Rakiraki barged onto him, after the game ends were his the meeting ended, the late Ji- demanding to know why their edict. tendra Maharaj spotted me and match has been shifted to an One morning after speaking had issues with a report I had outside ground. They wanted to him about a different story, filed earlier in the day. to play on the main ground, the he hinted there will be a bigger I could hear swear words and Rakiraki officials demanded and story later in the day and that I saw him pick up an eating fork Doc reasoned with them, but had to go the Nadi airport and from a table and lurch towards to no avail. Finally, he told the hung up. me. Doc came in between me Rakiraki officials to go and he The journalist in me went to and the stocky Maharaj and said will make a decision soon that work and the urge to find out JD, JD no, no. will be relayed to them. As the led me to call the then secre- Mr Maharaj stopped. It was Rakiraki team relaxed in their tary of Fiji FA, the late Jitendra the Fiji FA vs FNSA saga in camp, came the news that they Maharaj (JD). He too was eva- 1995 that brought cash prize- will play on the main Govind sive when I told him Doc had money to the Inter-District Park ground, after the comple- asked me to go to the airport.