FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2020 l 16 PAGES l ISSUE 16 VOL 11 l WWW..GOV.FJ Fijijj Focus PM officiates at FNU Fiji Day celebrations

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama with Fiji National University students during the Fiji Day celebrations last week. MORE ON FIJI DAY CELEBRATIONS: INSIDE. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA PM: You are our ‘ ‘

NANISE NEIMILA hard to achieve.” Prime Minister Bainimarama reminded baton we pass to you and run with it, full This was a message by Prime Minister the students that while the older genera- speed ahead. You are the generation that YOU are the generation that will de- Voreqe Bainimarama as Fiji heads into the tion shaped Fiji’s independence, they were has tapped into your full potential, seizing fineFUTURE our future. You are the founda- second half of the century, while officiating “the generation that will shape where we go “tion, the rock of a Fiji that will build at the Fiji Day celebrations with students of next”. CONTINUES ON PAGE 3 upon the progress that we have fought so the Fiji National University last week. “You are the generation that will take the email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 INSIDE Fijian history immortalised FELIX LESINAIVALU

‘No place like Levuka’ VEN in these trying times, nothing -15 can rob us of our spirits, and our sense Eof patriotism, as we look back at all Fiji deepens ties with that Fiji has achieved in the past 50 years. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, speak- nited ations U N -13 ing at the unveiling of Fiji’s 50 years of inde- pendence commemorative banknote and coin at the Grand Pacific Hotel, said “nothing can ‘Tourism helped in take away our undying optimism as we look town development’ ahead, knowing that we are strong, that we are resilient, and that the best is yet to come.” -10 He said this while referring to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic which has affected the world and Fiji. uote of the week Q “Fiji, even though we are safe from the virus, something just doesn’t sit well in hosting lav- ish celebrations as our people bear the burden of the global economic fall-out COVID-19 has created,” PM Bainimarama said. “I’m proud to announce that this cherished moment in Fijian history has been immor- Voreqe Bainimarama talized on the front of a newly-designed $50-dollar banknote.” I’m convinced that when you “With highlights of Fiji blue, bright yellow give people an opportunity and the familiar orange of our 50-dollar bill, to learn by breaking down the commemorative polymer $50-banknote is the barriers to education strikingly vibrant and colourful, adding to Fi- –– and especially the barrier ji’s already-beautiful collection of bills known of poverty –– they will seize around the world for their tropical flair.” governor, Ariff Ali said Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama at the unveiling of Fiji’s 50 years of independence commemorative banknote it. And I’m proud to be in and coin at the Grand Pacific Hotel, . Photo: AZARIA FAREEN front of an audience this in the humble spirit of celebration and unity, the Reserve Bank of Fiji is honoured to mark is that the growth and improvement in these same time provided us the unique opportuni- afternoon that has seized our 50 years of love, care, shared prosperity, indicators, showcase a nation that has made ties to put aside our differences for the collec- that opportunity with eager inclusiveness, equality and freedom, in the considerable economic progress over the last tive good of our country, just as we have been arms and even more eager unveiling tonight of a new banknote and coin, five decades.” experiencing in the current pandemic. mind. to commemorate 50 years of Fiji’s independ- “Of course, our journey has not been easy. “With all that we have been through over the ence. We confronted challenges both foreseen and years, we have shown time and time again Voreqe Bainimarama “I wish to highlight in stating these trends unforeseen, that tested our resolve, but at the that we are a nation of resilient people.” Prime Minister Official Fiji50 commemorative postage stamp released

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OSTAGE stamps are im- portant symbols of national Psovereignty and identity around the world. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainima- rama made these comments while Tweet of the week introducing the postage stamp to commemorate Fiji’s 50 years of in- dependence at the Post Fiji outlet in Suva. “We are also celebrating World Post Day, which marks the crea- tion of the Universal Postal Union or UPU in 1874, which is the same year Fiji was ceded to the British,” @FaiyazKoya the Prime Minister said. It’s a rare privilege to witness the He stressed that mail service has birth of a nation, then see it blossom been critical to people in their eve- into a country that has truly made a Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama unveils the postage stamp to commemorate Fiji’s 50 years of independence at the Post Fiji difference in the world. I was honored ryday lives, to businesses and to outlet in Suva. Photo: RONAL DEO to share this day in my hometown global social development. bring our country closer together.” years of Independence every time Fijian Independence,” because Lautoka, with who also Postal co-operation, Prime Min- Prime Minister Bainimarama we do,” he said. this postage stamp will travel the witnessed our independence in 1970. ister Bainimarama stressed, has said the stamp being launched has “This anniversary will only hap- world, and we need to inform peo- #FIJI50 been very important to Fiji because a face value of 38 cents, so it can pen once in our lifetime, so a sheet ple about Fiji. It will be sought by we are far from most of the coun- be placed on any letter to be sent of these stamps can be a keepsake collectors everywhere and will ap- Contact tries with which we exchange mail anywhere in Fiji with a circulation or a gift that will help anyone re- pear suddenly in the mailboxes of Publisher: Deborah Weiss and parcels. period of two years before being member this proud moment long people who receive letters from Sub Editor: Prashila Devi Manager Vernacular: Viliame Tikotani “We benefit from standardised withdrawn. into the future.” Fiji. Virendra Lal rates and the mutual recognition “I urge all Fijians to show their He commended Post Fiji for an- “In fact, I am told that 99 per cent North office: Level 3 Macuata House, Labasa West office: Level 1 Nauliano House, Koroivalu that the members of the UPU pride in our 50 years of Independ- other beautiful design, a design of the people who collect Fijian give each other’s post. We follow ence by seeking out this stamp and that has an elegant simplicity as it stamps are international custom- Contacts: Suva: 3301806 / West: 6700086 / 9905965 that same principle in Fiji, where using it. I know we don’t send as shows the Fiji flag and the official ers. They have standing accounts North: 8811276 / 9905971 it costs 38 cents to mail a letter, many letters as we used to because 50 Years of Fijian Independence with Post Fiji’s Philatelic Bureau, Fax: 3305139/3304663 [email protected] whether it travels from one part we now rely so much on email logo. and they are already ordering this @FijianGovt of Suva to another or from Ono-i- and texts, but we still use the Post. “The design also includes the stamp,” the Fijian Government visit us at www.fiji.gov.fj Lau to . This is one way we And we can celebrate our proud 50 words “celebrating 50 years of said.

2 Friday October 16, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS PM: You are our future Konrote: Stand together FROM PAGE 1 AZARIA FAREEN on the opportunities at your WHEN we stand together, as friends, as feet by taking advantage of family, as fellow Fijians, there is no chal- free primary and secondary “lenge we cannot overcome and there is schooling, and unprecedent- nothing we cannot achieve.” ed access to tertiary institu- This was the message to the nation by the tions like FNU.” President Major-General (Ret’d) “You are the generation in an address to the nation after the national that will represent Fiji on the celebrations of Fiji’s 50th anniversary of inde- world stage, known not as a pendence at Albert Park in Suva. colony that answers to the In addressing hundreds of Fijians following whims of a greater power, the celebrations which culminated in a sea of but to the needs of our peo- blue to watch the military parade and the 21 ple. It’s all you’ll ever know gun salute, President Konrote told Fijians; “To- and for that, you are the fu- day is our day – our Fiji-50 Day – and no vi- ture.” rus, no once-in-a-century crisis can temper the The Head of Government love we share for our nation, our people and told students during his term our home”. as Prime Minister the best “I began our 50th Anniversary celebrations in way of opening opportunity Levuka, Fiji’s first capital under the colonial for Fiji was to open oppor- government where I journeyed through his- tunity for the young people. tory, visiting the 1874 Deed of Cession site and “First and foremost, we speaking with those who lived through our in- needed to give our people dependence in 1970,” President Konrote said. all of our people the oppor- “This Fiji Day will not be remembered for be- President Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote with members of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces during the military parade tunity to gain an education.” ing lavish but it will be remembered. History at Albert Park, Suva last week. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA “I’m convinced that when will tell that today, despite the great adversity ic rights in our Fijian Constitution,” President a strong people, a caring people, and a united you give people an oppor- we faced, our spirits were not broken. In good Konrote said. people. tunity to learn by breaking spirits and good health, Fijians in every city, “Our ruggers have come home from the Olym- “Together we have done great things, and to- down the barriers to educa- town, community, including our most rural and pic Games with gold around their necks. We gether we will do more great things in the next tion –– and especially the maritime regions, proudly celebrated our 50- have played host to major international meet- 50 years,” President Konrote said. barrier of poverty –– they year journey as a nation.” ings and sporting events and while our borders The also acknowledged the will seize it. And I’m proud “Together, over these five decades, Fijians may be closed today, we are still one of the many youngster who took part in a competition to be in front of an audience have risen to heights some never imagined, but world’s most desirable tourist destinations.” – “What makes Fiji Special”, particularly Al- this afternoon that has seized which we always saw for ourselves. We are a “Our success is not owed to luck or chance exandra Surendra and Ana Maria Tovate from that opportunity with eager major contributor to peacekeeping in the world, but because of our people; with their diverse Saint Joseph’s Secondary School who said that arms and even more eager and a world leader in the fight to combat cli- strengths and skillsets, have together propelled “regardless of our country’s spectacular scen- minds.” mate change and protect our oceans,” President Fiji forward, both knowingly and unknowingly. ery and our exceptional experiences, it is the Fiji National University Konrote added. Because we have united, because we worked Fijian people who together make our journey (FNU) acting Vice-Chancel- He proudly added that Fiji is the economic hard, and because we have pooled our talents, complete”. lor Dr William May said that hub of the South Pacific, the leader in aviation, we have built a great nation; we have defined “No matter how we arrived here, no matter although the FNU was mere- finance, telecommunications, and technology, what it truly means to be a Fijian,” His Excel- who our ancestors are, we all make Fiji special, ly 10 years young this year, trade, and commerce and we have vastly ex- lency added. we all make Fiji stronger,” President Konrote it played a small yet crucial panded our networks of infrastructure and have The Head of State said to be a Fijian is to have said. role in shaping Fiji. put the ills of the past behind us. courage and optimism and to love this country, “So, to every Fijian, wherever you are, how- “Despite being merely 10 “Today all Fijians share common and equal love your neighbors, and look after your fel- ever you are celebrating, I thank you for all you years young, we have a rich citizenry and equal votes of equal value, along low citizens, irrespective of their background. do to make Fiji special, and I wish you a very history through our former with a vast array of political and socioeconom- Because to be a resilient people, we must be happy Fiji-50 day.” national institutions dating back to the 1800s,” Dr May said. Prince Charles tells “Our alumni, such as our esteemed Chief Guest him- of Fiji memories self, have become leaders and politicians, medical pro- O mark the 50th anni- the arrival ceremony on be- fessionals, teachers, creative versary of Fiji’s inde- half of the Fijian community artists, sports personalities, Tpendence, The Prince by Sergeant Lawaci, who was engineers, successful en- of Wales has sent his “special awarded the Queen’s Gal- trepreneurs, tradespeople, blessings and congratula- lantry Medal in 2005 for his and play many other crucial tions” to President Konrote, services in Iraq. roles that make up the fabric Prime Minister Bainimarama, The Fijian Soldiers danced of this country.” and the people of the Repub- the ‘Lakalaka’. “As we leap into our next lic of Fiji via video message. The Lakalaka is a celebra- decade as a University, to- In the video, The Prince re- tion of life traditionally per- gether with the continued flects on his memories of the formed at formal occasions support of the Fijian Gov- Independence Ceremony in such as the birthday of The ernment, we do so with con- 1970. His Royal Highness King. fidence and the determina- represented Her Majesty The The Duke of Rothesay, also tion to take education to the Queen at the ceremony in watched a recorded perfor- next level in Fiji.” Suva, and afterwards visited mance of Fijian Soldiers at FNU Student Association communities across the is- Fort George, who were un- (FNUSA) President, Ketan lands. able to attend, dancing the Lal acknowledged the work On the morning of 10th Oc- ‘Raude’. The Raude is a fan of the Fijian Government in tober, five Fijian Soldiers of dance which tells the story of the education sector and said The Black Watch, 3rd Bat- an explorer on an expedition FNU students were grateful talion The Royal Regiment of crossing the equator. for the opportunities, sup- Scotland visited The Duke of port and facilities available Rothesay at Birkhall. - OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF HIS to them. Prince of Charles with Castaway Island Resort staff during his visit to Fiji in 2005. Photo: SUPPLIED His Royal Highness was pre- ROYAL HIGHNESS, PRINCE OF sented with a Tabua, during WALES Friday October 16, 2020 3 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; NATIONAL MATTERS visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 Jahan encourages

I have gained great education for girls happiness in 32 AZARIA FAREEN AND RONAL DEO ed today so just imagine how vi- years of my radio sionary my father, Abdul Gafoor career by living in I AM unable to put it into was. All the prayers for him will the hearts of my words but the respect that never be enough to thank him,” has been bestowed upon me Mrs Jahan added. listeners and viewers “and the happiness I am feeling is “There is a saying that behind through my hard all due to god blessing me with every successful man there is a this honour and my parents for woman, similarly behind every work. I feel very their vision to educate girls which successful woman there is a man. satisfied when I get has brought me this far.” Behind a successful woman the These were the sentiments support of her life partner, vision- blessings from my shared by the recipient of the ary father or brother is very im- listeners for putting a 50th Independence Anniversary portant otherwise things get dif- smile on their faces Medal, Noor Jahan, who is a radio ficult.” personality for Radio Fiji Two, a Mrs Jahan says her husband has for doing something Hindi station at the Fijian Broad- been very supportive of her since very small for them. casting Corporation. they got married 51 years ago and Mrs Jahan was born in a small she also attributes her success to Noor Jahan village called Nabila, about 35 him. Radio personality for Radio Fiji Two at the Fijian kilometers away from Nadi town “I have gained great happiness Broadcasting Corporation and her father was a sugarcane in 32 years of my radio career by farmer who also used to plant living in the hearts of my listen- other cash crops. ers and viewers through my hard that you get an education just to Her father had to walk 2.5 kilo- work. I feel very satisfied when find employment, but learning meters to the post office to put I get blessings from my listeners and getting educated is very im- through money order for maga- for putting a smile on their faces portant and this also includes the zines from India which were read for doing something very small education of your religion,” she by everyone in her home. for them,” Mrs Jahan said. added. “Today, I am 77 years old and “Our Prophet had said that when Mrs Jahan stressed that educat- in the 50s and 60s it was very dif- we educate a daughter, it is simi- ing daughters is really important ficult for parents in Fiji to focus lar to educating a new family. If and parents should not think that on educating their daughters. We you educate a son, you are only they have wasted a lot of money were 12 siblings and my parents educating him, however, when on them but ask those parents had a vision of educating them educating a daughter, you are giv- whose daughters are successful all starting with always having a ing her the skills to look after a in life and they will tell you how Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote pins the 50th Anniversary Independence Medal on the reading environment,” she said. new generation.” proud they are of their achieve- Fijian Flag designer, 77-year-old Noor Jahan at the State House. Photo: AZARIA FAREEN “My siblings are all well-educat- “It is not absolutely necessary ments. Former teacher awarded for her service AZARIA FAREEN “I worked there for quite a while and taught English at the Pacific Regional Seminary for a aving a career in the teaching field span- bit before going back to Corpus Christie to teach ning 55-years is not an easy feat and for religious education. This is where I continued Hher efforts 80-year-old Raditini Manueli with my teaching career until I turned 77-years- was bestowed the Fiji 50th Anniversary Inde- old,” she added. pendence Commemorative Medal recently. Mrs Manueli started teaching little children, In a investiture ceremony held at the State setting the base for their education and develop- House in Suva, the President Major-General ment for a long time before taking up a post in (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote, who is also the Chancellor the training college. of the , acknowledged and appro- “I encourage the teachers to do the best they can priately rewarded about 31 individuals who have for the children or the adults they teach and get served selflessly and contributed immensely to- our young people into the teaching profession wards Fiji’s socio-economic and political pro- because for me teaching is a very noble profes- gress and development. sion,” she said. “This is a great achievement and blessing and “Teaching is not easy but you have to be loyal, I thank god for letting me reach this number of devoted and have the passion I had and I wish I years in my life and to also receive this great could go back into the classroom especially with honour to receive a medal at this stage of my the few year olds in class 1, setting the founda- life,” Mrs Manueli said. tion for the children.” “I graduated from Corpus Christi Teachers Col- Mrs Manueli reveals she was 30-years-old lege in the year 1961 and started teaching in when she witnessed Fiji gain independence from 1962. I taught as a civil servant until I turned 55 British rule in October 1970. years old, took a nine month break to the United “Fiji gaining independence for me was giving a States and started teaching again when I got back sense of the country coming of age as I believed to Fiji,” she said. we were now able to take care of ourselves and “I taught at Yat Sen School and then I worked we didn’t need Britain to look after us anymore,” at the Institute of Education at the University of she said. the South Pacific where I worked in the Liter- She directed a mass choir during the visit of acy Centre and processed children’s storybooks Pope John Paul II to Fiji in 1986 and also led while advising teachers and parents on what kind 500 voices for Ratu Sir ’s funeral of stories to use for children’s literacy and lan- in 2004. Eighty-year-old Raditini Manueli (sitting) was bestowed the Fiji 50th Anniversary Independence Commemorative Medal recently. Photo: AZARIA FAREEN guage development.” 4 Friday October 16, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 ‘Flag is your identity’

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HE is well-known for designing the Fijian flag 50 years ago and for 85-year-old Tessa McKenzie Setareki Macanawai with wife Ana Macanawai after being awarded S celebrating the country’s 50th inde- the 50th Anniversary of Independence commemorative medal at a Special Investiture Ceremony held at the State House. pendence was an honour. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA A school teacher by profession, Mrs McKenzie has called Fiji her home Macanawai dedicates medal since 1961 and in search of a new flag before Fiji gained independence in to the disable community 1970, she was amongst the thousands that entered the national competition. NANISE NEIMILA At 85 years old, she fondly remem- bers her flag design being chosen 50 OSING his eye site at the age of 17 some 39 years years ago which is a moment that she ago, Setareki Macanawai never imagined that he “holds dear to her heart”. Lwould be recognised for his contribution to peo- “I think a flag is important for a ple living with disability. country because it’s kind of your sym- “Contributing 38 years of service to the disability com- bol and it’s your identity,” said Mrs. munity of Fiji has surely been an honour. I would like to McKenzie. thank the Government for its contribution in recognising “When you’re faced with the temp- people that have contributed to nation building and the tation (because the competition got civil society.” me tempted to enter), it’s quite a big “I was not expecting to receive this medal but I believe responsibility and I thought about it that this is a team effort that is from all our collective very carefully at that time. I wanted to contributions we have made, especially contributions try and so I looked at flags around the made towards the community of people living with dis- world and I thought well.” ability. “To start with, I thought to keep the Mr Macanawai believes that as individuals, “we do not union flag because that’s our history. grow weary of doing good, we keep on doing good and History is part of your make up and the harvest will come”. you can’t change it.” Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote pins the 50th Anniversary Independence Medal on the Fijian flag designer, 85-year-old Tessa McKenzie at the State House. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA “Regardless if you are being recognised then or now “With all history, there are some good our challenge is contributing to nation building and with and some bad and you learn from his- better.” everyone’s contribution it will make a whole lot of dif- tory. If and when there are mistakes, Mrs McKenzie was surprised to be ference.” then you learn from those mistakes nominated as one of the recipients Mr Macanawai was among the 32 Fijian recipients and if there were things that went well, however, she was honored to be cho- being awarded the 50th Anniversary of Independence then you build on that.” sen for the award. commemorative medal at a Special Investiture Ceremo- Mrs McKenzie was among the 32 “To receive this commemorative ny held at the State House. recipients who were awarded the com- medal, it’s good to remember the I think a flag is important He is a leading disability advocate in the Pacific region memorative medals at the Special In- flag and to realise that it has so much and has served in the committees of many international vestiture ceremony held at the State meaning for all us and I always love to for a country because it’s and regional organizations concerned with disability. House last week during Fiji’s 50th In- see when people hold the flag with so kind of your symbol and Mr Macanawai is currently the CEO for the Pacific dependence celebration. much pride even though we are losing it’s your identity ... To start Disability Forum and had previously served as the Ex- “The flag belongs to Fiji, I can be in any rugby match,” she said. ecutive Director for the Fiji National Council for Disa- called the flag lady but it’s great to In recognition for her contribution with, I thought to keep the bled Persons and as the Head Teacher of the Fiji School be part of this history. Fiji has come a to the country’s national flag, Mrs. union flag because for the Blind. long way. It’s had a lot of mistakes and McKenzie was awarded for services that’s our history. He was instrumental in developing Fiji’s first nation- we all make mistakes.” worthy of particular recognition as the al policy on disability, using the Biwako Millennium “Let’s hope that for the next 50 years contributor to the Fiji Flag. History is part of your Framework of Action as a model and is also a member that as a country we will make bet- She attributed her medal to her late make up and you can’t of AusAID’s Disability-Inclusive Development Refer- ter progress because I think we have husband whom she said would have change it. ence Group (DRG), a small honorary advisory group, gone backwards not in every way but been proud and all her family mem- comprising international and Australian leaders and ac- in some ways. And I believe that there bers. Tessa McKenzie tive participants in disability-inclusive development. is a lot that we can make our country Patriotic singer commends Govt for award AZARIA FAREEN are so many people that have put so which have been given an upbeat and much effort into this country and done modern tempo to liven them up. OR 70-year-old Jese Mucuna- a lot for Fiji who need to be applaud- “I am over 70-years-old now and I bitu, receiving the Fiji 50th An- ed.” am still singing and whenever I travel Fniversary Independence Com- “Some may get awards and some around the world, I am always proud memorative Medal from the President may not but despite it they still con- of singing about this exquisite country Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote tribute towards Fiji being a better I call home,” the patriotic singer said. this week was nothing short of unbe- place and all the recipients present Mr Mucunabitu has travelled all over lievable. here today were well-deserving of the the world performing and promoting Mr Mucunabitu has been singing for award while there are more people Fiji as a holiday destination and has many years and most of his songs are out there who deserve the same,” he been entertaining at the Fiji Day cel- about the beauty of Fiji which he pro- added. ebrations in for many years. motes a lot. Mr Mucunabitu is a popular Fijian “After travelling to different coun- “I am honoured to receive this med- singer who has been providing enter- tries around the world, the biggest al and I thank my country Fiji as a tainment since the age of 20-years-old satisfaction that I have and everyone whole, the President Major-General and has sung popular tunes like Whis- else should have is coming back home (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote and everyone pering Palms, Fascinating Fiji, Stars to Fiji because Fiji is unique,” he said. who has treasured and loved my songs Over Fiji and Tropical Dawn. “I just want to tell everyone to be throughout the years,” he said. The singer, whose voice is distinctly proud of this beautiful nation, don’t Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote pins the 50th Anniversary Independence “I really have to commend the Gov- known over the radio has launched give up and keep persevering and Medal on 70-year-old Jese Mucunabitu at the State House. ernment for hosting this event as there multiple albums made up of old songs pushing ahead to build a better Fiji.” Photo: AZARIA FAREEN Friday October 16, 2020 5 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama with staff of the Ministry of i-Taukei Affairs during their Independence Day Celebrations at Nasese, Suva. Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU Independence the first leap FELIX LESINAIVALU our country,” Prime Minister Bainima- good times and the bad. rama said. “As we come together to celebrate, E knew independence was “At the time, the idea of forming a new, a half-century later, Fiji, like nations only the first great leap, that independent country, one with not only around the world, is left dealing with the Wthe coming decades could our own flag but our own Government economic fall-out of a global pandemic.” bring us many challenges. with our own fate in our hands, was in “Still, we can take comfort in those This was highlighted by Prime Minister some ways, intimidating.” things that drive us, the resilience and Voreqe Bainimarama during the Ministry Prime Minister Bainimarama added that unity of our people, our togetherness, of i-Taukei Affairs Independence Day if we wanted to build a truly great nation and our eternal flame of hope. Again, the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama unveils a monument Celebrations in Suva. it would take hard work, it would take future is uncertain.” dedicated to all frontline border control and healthcare “Even as a young boy, I remember the every measure of our resilience and it Prime Minster Bainimarama said “if during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA great pride that we shared as a nation, would demand sacrifices. we stand together and look out for one and the feeling of unity, of being one and He also said that it would require we another, we will press through this crisis Monument dedicated of being whole. I remember the great find strength in one another; that we onto better days, and we will be stronger hope and great potential that we felt for stand together, as one people, in both for having endured it”. to frontline workers

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S part of the Fiji Day 50th Independ- ence celebrations, Prime Minister AVoreqe Bainimarama unveiled a mon- ument dedicated to all frontline border control and healthcare workers who worked tirelessly to protect their fellow Fijians during the COV- ID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the launch held at the Queen Eliz- abeth Drive last week, Prime Minister Baini- marama said these Fijians are the heroes our nation needed to weather this difficult year. “Every time we lace up our boots for a game of rugby, every time we pray in our houses or worship, every time we gather with friends or hug a loved one, every time we enjoy freedoms that so many around the world do not have, we owe them our thanks.” “When future generations 10, 20, even 50 years on from today read the words etched

Prime Ministre Voreqe Bainimarama say that the Children of Fiji song is sung in English, Fiji Hindi, iTaukei and Rotuman – it is a truly Fijian song for a truly national onto this monument, they will know the great celebration. lengths that Fijians went for each other. They will be inspired to do the same.” “This monument also pays tribute to the present. It is an everlasting salute to the Fiji- ans whose sleepless efforts and sacrifice have ‘An athem of the moment’ spared our people from the worst of COV- RONAL DEO best when we stand united. Together, family and friends, pitching flags, plant- ID-19. I’m speaking of the doctors, the nurses, there is nothing we cannot overcome,” ing trees, and decorating their homes the lab technicians, and the members of our O kick-off the week of the 50th the Prime Minister said. in the lead-up to Fiji Day itself, where disciplined forces safeguarding our shores. Be- Fiji Day Anniversary celebra- “Children of Fiji is sung in English, our Republic of Fiji Military Forces cause of them we gather today not only in good Ttions, Prime Minister Voreqe Fiji Hindi, iTaukei and Rotuman –– it is will proudly parade in Suva’s Albert spirits, but in good health.” Bainimarama last week launched Fiji’s truly a Fijian song for a truly national Park, the very spot that Queen Victo- Meanwhile, Prime Minister Bainimarama official 50th birthday song “Children of celebration. I believe this is the first time ria’s great-great-great grandson, Prince also unveiled another monument Fiji 50 Jubilee Fiji.” an official song has actually included Charles, handed over our Instruments of Feature. The Prime Minister thanked the musi- Rotuman lyrics,” he said. Independence 50 years ago to the day,” “This new monument is dedicated to Suva cians and the production team at Fijian Prime Minister Bainimarama reiter- he said prior to the celebrations City, our capital through our independent his- Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) for this ated that “we are a people of many “It is a catchy tune, one I have no tory and long before, all the way back to 1882 wonderful contribution to the national languages, many backgrounds and many doubt we will all find ourselves hum- when the seat of the then-colonial administra- Fiji50 celebrations. religions”. ming throughout this week of Fiji-50 tion was moved here from Levuka.” “I have heard the song –– I love it. It “No matter who we are or where we and long after.” “With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging is an anthem of the moment, one that come from, we are all proud daugh- FBC chief executive officer Riaz overseas, that good health is our greatest bless- captures the spirit of courage and com- ters and sons of this nation. We are all Sayed-Khaiyum said this year due to the ing, for the coronavirus is contained in Fiji. We passion which has carried our people children of Fiji. We all love this country. pandemic FBC decided to do something are safe –– at home in the safest place in the through hardship time and again,” the And nothing not even a global pandemic different and give the people of Fiji an world. The lives of our most vulnerable are not Head of Government said. can snuff out the light of happiness in anthem which was going to signify the at risk. With global infections from the coro- Prime Minister Bainimarama added our hearts as we welcome our nation’s situation the people are going through navirus nearing 37 million and over one mil- that no matter the challenge Fiji faces, 50th Birthday together,” he said. at the moment and “to bring us together lion deaths recorded, Fijian hearts break for our whether it is cyclones or the coronavirus “Throughout this week Fijians can and make us more resilient in the face of friends around the world who continue to con- pandemic, “we know Fijians are at our enjoy this song while sharing lovos with the COVID-19 pandemic”. tend with this sinister plague.”

6 Friday October 16, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 INVESTITURE CEREMONY ‘Serve with passion’

President of Weightlifting Fiji, Della Shaw- Elder after receiving the 50th Anniversary Independence Medal from Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote at the State House. Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU Fijians motivated to do more

FELIX LESINAIVALU

RESIDENT of Weightlifting Fiji, Della Shaw-Elder was Pemotional and excited as she received the 50th Anniversary Inde- pendence Medal from Major-Gener- al (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote at the State House. “I was actually overwhelmed, emo- tional and excited at the same time,” Ms Shaw-Elder said. “The years of contribution and to see the development of the , this reward gives me the satisfaction to continue to want to do more.” Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Jimi Koroi after receiving the 50th Anniversary Independence Medal from Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote at the State House. Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU Ms Elder-Shaw was an athlete, coach, an administrator, an interna- FELIX LESINAIVALU Force is something I do with at her age she feels that nothing tional technical official before becom- passion and when you serve is too late to do. ing the president of Weightlifting Fiji. AVING served Fiji the country for 45 years, 18 Ms Balavu is currently a full “Now I am not only wearing the hat for 45 years through of which is on a wheel chair it time volunteer for Fiji Cancer of Weightlifting Fiji but also that of Hthe disciplined forces, gives you great happiness and Society and believes that help- the only female sitting on the board in Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) satisfaction to spend your time ing Fijians is her way of giving the Commonwealth of Weightlifting Jimi Koroi was happy to be rec- both standing up and on the back and helping the nation. Committee.” ognised for his work in the last Working for the Fiji Police wheel chair working for the in- “I started doing community “As I have gone through the ropes to 50 years. Force is something I do terest of the nation.” service work when I retired in gain experience, it has given me the Mr Koroi worked for the Fiji with passion and when Mr Koroi believes people in 2010 and I have continued doing push to take Weightlifting Fiji to go Police Force and the Republic you serve the country for such positions are to serve Fiji that so, this medal is a great ac- to the next level from where we are of Fiji Military Services for 45 45 years, 18 of which is as a nation but must realise that knowledgement and it motivates right now.” years in which for 18 years he there is always room for im- me to continue. I will continue She said the next aim for Weightlift- was on a wheel chair and for on a wheel chair it gives provement. to serve.” ing Fiji is to win gold at the World his commendable service he re- you great happiness and “That is why we are here, to President Konrote said the Championships and the Olympics. ceived a 50th Anniversary Inde- satisfaction to spend your improve the life of citizens of medal is to acknowledge and “We are trying to make awareness of pendence Medal from the Pres- time both standing up and this nation and to keep moving appropriately reward individu- weightlifting reach the far corners of ident Major-General (Ret’d) on the wheel chair forward rather than backwards. als who had served selflessly Fiji and that is what I would love to Jioji Konrote at the State House working for the interest I believe that there is a lot of and contributed immensely to- see, to ensure that all the talents are in Suva last week. improvement over the last 50 wards Fiji’s socio-economic and identified for Fiji.” “This is my second independ- of the nation. years.” political progress and develop- “I would love to see athletes who ence medal as I received my Another recipient of the Inde- ment over this period with the come through to win medals for Fiji first independence medal on Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) pendence Medal was 65-year- 50th Anniversary Independence and don the Fiji colours and feel the October 10, 1970.” Jimi Koroi old Adi Laisa Balavu who said Medal. same pride and joy I felt.” “Working for the Fiji Police she was very grateful and even Look to other sectors, Raivoce urges FELIX LESINAIVALU British Army.” Fiji flag was raised on the morning IEUTENANT Colonel “And that was an achievement it- of 10th October.” (Ret’d) Sakiusa Raivoce is self because now more than 3,900 “We have come a long way, and Lencouraging Fijians affected of our people are part of the British strictly speaking we are still finding by the COVID-19 pandemic to look Army.” our way.” into other sectors, such as agricul- Mr Raivoce also started the Global President Konrote, while address- ture and fisheries to find employ- Risk programme in Iraq after they ing medal recipients and those pre- ment. contacted him, whereby for eight sent at the prestigious event, said Mr Raivoce recently received a years from 2003, more than a thou- the Investiture ceremony commem- 50th Anniversary of Independence sand men and women went through orates and celebrates Fiji’s 50th An- Medal from the President Major- the programme to be employed as niversary of Independence. General (Ret’d), Jioji Konrote dur- security guards in Iraq, Kuwait and He added the honour being be- ing a special investiture ceremony Afghanistan. stowed on the recipients is to ac- at the State House. “I am so honoured to receive this knowledge and appropriately re- “I spent 33 years in the Republic medal, I have already gotten the ward individuals who had served of Fiji Military Forces before join- Fiji Independence medal as I was selflessly and contributed im- ing the . I also spear on parade on the 9th and 10th Octo- mensely towards Fiji’s socio-eco- headed the enlistment of our sol- ber 1970 when the Union Jack was nomic and political progress and Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote pins the 50th Anniversary Independence Medal diers for men and women to join the lowered for the last time and the development. on Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Sakiusa Raivoce at the State House. Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU

Friday October 16, 2020 7 NATIONAL MATTERS email: [email protected]; l @Fijian Govt;l Fijian Government;l visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fjl phone: 3301806

FIJI MARKS 50TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY Albert Park, Suva, was a sea of blue last week as control and healthcare workers who worked tirelessly to Fijians turned up to watch the 50th anniversary of Fiji protect their fellow Fijians during theCOVID-19 pandemic at independence military parade. the Queen Elizabeth Drive. President Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote reviewed Members of the public had the opportunity to meet a military parade that was mounted by members of the PM Bainimarama and enjoy the day with their families. disciplined forces, including a 21 gun salute. Celebrations were also marked in the old capital, Sigatoka, The military parade included six detachments. Nadi, Lautoka, Ba and the Northern Division where cabinet As part of the celebrations Prime Minister Voreqe ministers were chief guests. Bainimarama launched the new $50 note and 50 cents More INSIDE. coin, unveiled the new Fiji50 postage stamp, opened the Fiji50 Food fair at car park, Suva, and Photos: MARICA CAUCAU, MEREANI GONEDUA, NANISE unveiled a monument dedicated to all frontline border NEIMILA, RUPENI WAQAVONO, FELIX LESINAIVALU

8 Friday October 16, 2020 9 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj WEST phone: 3301806 ‘Tourism helped in town development’

RUPENI WAQAVONO

OURISM activities on the Coral Coast have helped Siga- Josefa Dakunisavu at the Fiji Day celebrations in Ttoka town to grow in the last Nadi. Photo: MEREANI GONEDUA 50 years. While speaking at the Sigatoka Town Council Fiji Day celebra- Nadi has tion, chairman of the Nadi and come a Sigatoka Special Administrators, Adish Naidu said that Sigatoka long way: has grown significantly over the years. Dakuinisavu “In the last 50 years, a lot of businesses have been set up in Si- MEREANI GONEDUA gatoka and of course that’s been encouraged by the hotels around Fiji has come a long way Coral coast and the town is very since independence, there are dependent on tourism,” Mr Naidu “now many developments and I said. was only six years old when I wit- “A lot of big businesses were de- nessed my first Fiji Day celebra- veloped in Sigatoka, while they tions in Nadi.” venture out to other parts of Fiji, These were the recollections of their hearts remain in Sigatoka.” Josefa Dakuinisavu from Mr Naidu also adds that COV- during the Fiji Day celebrations at ID-19 failed to dampen the spirit Prince Charles Park in Nadi. of the Sigatoka people and its Minister for Local Government, Housing and Community Development meets members of the public during the Fiji Day “The town itself has changed, business community. celebrations in Sigatoka. Photo: RUPENI WAQAVONO there are now new buildings around Meanwhile, Minister for Local Sigatoka for the last 50 years. for the last 50 years and still nity and stakeholders to work and even this park was not as devel- Government, Housing and Com- “I would like to congratulate providing service to the public. together with Sigatoka Town oped before.” munity Development Premila companies and businesses who Thank you for your dedication Council. “It has been a long road for our Kumar shared similar sentiments have existed in Sigatoka for over and your continuity in providing “It’s extremely important that country and for those of us who when addressing the people of Si- 50 years. the service to the people of Siga- we plan for the future. And to plan have been in this town for quite a gatoka during the celebration. “They are Tappoos, Sigatoka toka,” Minister Kumar said. for the future, the first thing that while, we can really see the many Minister Kumar acknowledged Electric Ltd, PD Singh, Billmo- The Minister also stated that Si- is required is making sure that we positive changes around.” the companies and businesses ria and Kanta Construction Ltd. gatoka Town had its challenges, have a town planning scheme for Meanwhile officiating at the who have existed and operated in Congratulations for being in Fiji but urged the business commu- Sigatoka.” celebrations, Minister for Local Government, Housing and Commu- nity Development Premila Kumar highlighted that economic develop- ment in the district has grown rap- idly and now Nadi is an economic power base for Fiji. Tell your children about “The town of Nadi is expanding quickly and finds itself in a transi- tion, creating many expectations and opportunities. “The current population of the independence day: A-G Nadi municipality is over 70,000. Nadi has three wards – Nadi, RUPENI WAQAVONO Martintar and Namaka - and a rate payer base of 2,722. HE Attorney-General and Minister for “We know that Nadi is a city in the Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has making and that you have the desire Turged Fijians to look back and reflect “to be Fiji’s most liveable city”. on what the country has achieved in the last Minister Kumar revealed that fur- 50 years. ther plans for Nadi include the Nadi Officiating at the Fiji Day celebrations with Flood Alleviation Project in three yachters and staff at the Musket Cove Island phases and the Nadi – Lautoka Resort, the A-G highlighted that Fijians who Master Planning Exercise overseen witnessed the handing over of our instru- by her Ministry is putting in place ments of independence should be proud. strategic thinking for the next 75 “We would like to ask the Fijians who were years. there, that today – the ones who remember “Together, we have set a pace of – to think about how they felt that day and national development unmatched in to tell your children and grandchildren about the Pacific, developing our towns, it,” he said. cities, and our rural and maritime “It is a rare privilege to witness the birth of a areas, extending life-changing nation and then see it blossom into a country services across our islands.” that has truly made a difference in the world.” The Minister also reiterated the “To the younger citizens among us, Fiji has Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum with Musket Cove Island Resort staff during the Fiji President, Major-General (ret’d) always been an independent country, and Day celebrations on the island. Photo: RUPENI WAQAVONO Jioji Konrote’s message “that our they can’t imagine anything different.” success is not owed to luck or The A-G said it was all new back in 1970 would determine our destiny. So, tell them fice which allowed Fijians to celebrate Fiji chance”. when Fiji was entering a new world as a na- about that day.” Day all over the country. “It has come because our people, tion and Fijians were responsible for their The A-G who was also officiating at the “We are grateful to be able to celebrate at all. with their diverse strengths and own destiny. opening of the 37th Fiji Regatta 2020 event In most places in the world, large gatherings skillsets, have together propelled “No one knew what the future would bring, thanked Fiji’s frontline heroes at the borders are not safe. But because Fiji acted quickly to Fiji forward, both knowingly and all we knew with certainty was that we alone and hospitals for their hard work and sacri- contain the coronavirus, our people are safe.” unknowingly.”

10 Friday October 16, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Reddy spearheads Bridge lights up to mark tree planting 50 years of Independence initiative for fiji50 INISTER For Agricul- ture, Waterways and MEnvironment, Dr Ma- hendra Reddy led a tree planting exercise in Dratabu, Nadi that was held simultaneously across 49 other villages to commemo- rate Fiji’s Independence Day. The Minister acknowledged the INISTER for Local Govern- immense contribution of past ment, Premila Kumar, in leaders from 1874 till date in- Mcommemorating Fiji’s 50th cluding those from the United year of independence together with the Kingdom. business community of Sigatoka, of- “Since 1970 there have been a ficiated at the lighting of the Melrose number of leaders in this country Bridge. who contributed to the growth The Minister said that the lighting and development of Fiji to reach of the bridge brought back wonderful where it is today. memories filled with pride for all Fiji- The Melrose Bridge in Sigatoka lights up in blue to commemorate Fiji’s 50th year of independence. Photo: RUPENI WAQAVONO “Our first Prime Minister, the ans. Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, our “We still remember the wonderful Statesman, our Governor Gener- day when Fiji won the Melrose Cup als, our Presidents, Prime Minis- in Hong Kong on 23 March 1997. The ters - all contributed to the con- bridge was named Melrose Bridge by temporary Fiji that we see today,” the then President of the Republic of Bhatnagar he reflected. Fiji, the late Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara He also recognised the role of to commemorate the achievement of leaders outside Government, the Fiji Sevens Team in whom he said, also gave their becoming the World Champions at the time, resources and energy to World Cup Sevens Inaugural Tourna- celebrates Fiji help develop the country. ment,” Minister Kumar said. “Our leaders outside Govern- The Minister added that the Melrose ment; leaders of NGOs; Civil Bridge remained an expression of Fiji’s Society Organisations; formal relationship with the European Union, and non-formal institutions, reli- the major donor for the construction of day at Home gious institutions like the Meth- the bridge. odist Church, Sangam, Muslim The Minister also said that Sigatoka League, Sanatan Dharam – these is one of the towns affected by COV- institutions have helped shaped ID-19 and reminded residents of Siga- Fiji and today after 50 years of toka of the Government’s Stronger To- independence we reflect on their gether Job Support Scheme, which was contributions.” recently announced by the Minister for Minister Reddy said the task of Economy. institutional development would “You may have heard that the Minister continue and it was important to for Economy had announced a new ini- ensure the security of future gen- tiative by the Government for MSME. erations. The new initiative is where once the However, he said, the lesson that companies or the employer is registered COVID-19 taught, was that food with the Government, Government will and nutritional security was criti- then be paying for the employee, but cal, and aligned perfectly to one only the basic minimum wage. Because of the Ministry’s strategic objec- we have different sectors, we therefore Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, with children during the Fiji50 celebrations tive. have different pay rates for the different at the Dilkusha Children’s Home in Nausori. Photo: SUPPLIED “I want to announce here in sectors. So the idea is to keep people HILDREN are the presence of God on “The Honorable Prime Minister Voreqe Bain- Dratabu Village that as part of employed and also to get the business earth and it is indeed an honor to be imarama launched the official song ‘‘Children food and nutritional strategy we going,” the Minister said. Ccommemorating our 50th independ- of Fiji’ for Fiji’s 50th Independence Anniversa- will be launching, the #iPlant- Minister Kumar also acknowledged ence anniversary with our future leaders. ry. The song is an anthem of the moment which ed50 initiative where we will be and thanked companies and business This was highlighted by Assistant Minister captures the spirit of courage and compassion planting 50 fruit trees in 50 vil- who have existed and operated in Siga- for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, in these difficult times. It encourages diversity lages. toka for the last fifty (50) years. Veena Bhatnagar while officiating at the Fiji50 and resilience, the traits that make us Fijians. “It is our contribution, it is your “I would like to congratulate compa- celebrations at the Dilkusha Children’s Home Given the title of the song, it values the lives of contribution to secure food and nies and businesses who have existed in Nausori. our children and the importance of loving and nutritional security for our chil- in Sigatoka for over 50 years. They are Asst. Minister Bhatnagar said that Fiji Day supporting each other, forgiving one another, dren, their children, and future Tappoos, Sigatoka Electric Ltd, PD 2020 marked 50 years since Fiji became inde- and working together through challenges and generations.” Singh, Billmoria and Kanta Construc- pendent and the whole nation came together to trials,” she added. Taukei Navo, Ratu Meli Sauk- tion Ltd. Congratulations for being in celebrate and commemorate a significant part Asst. Minister Bhatnagar said that every child uru thanked Minister Reddy and Fiji for the last 50 years and still prov- of the history and an era that set the foundation deserves a home and a family that loves, sup- his team for coming to Dratabu ing service to the public. Thank you for of the great work that has been carried out over ports, and empowers them. Village and said the village was your dedication and your continuity in the years. She also acknowledged the carers in the blessed to start off the next 50 providing the service to the people of “Fiji Day is a reminder of how far we have Homes for their hard work and dedication in years of Independence with Ag- Sigatoka,” Minister Kumar said. come as a strong and united nation,” she said. taking care of the children. riculture. The Minister also stated that Sigatoka “I am very proud to be called a Fijian and this Asst. Minister Bhatnagar wishes a Happy “We have passed 50 years now. Town had its own challenges, but urged week I witnessed the unity in this country with 50th Anniversary Fiji Day to all the children We look forward to be part of this the business community and stakehold- the streets covered with blue themed kalavata and carers at the Homes. She also thanked agriculture programme,” Ratu ers to work together with Sigatoka and bula smiles coupled with cheerful spirits them for the support shown to her during the Meli Town Council. that truly represent the excitement of every Fi- event. [email protected] [email protected] jian”. [email protected]

Friday October 16, 2020 11 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 International community congratulatory message

REPUBLIC OF INDIA TONGA NEW ZEALAND Congratulatory message has been sent from Congratulatory message has been conveyed Fijian Prime Minister, Honourable Josaia His Majesty King Tupou VI - Ministry of Foreign by the President of the Republic of India His Voreqe Bainimarama received a congratulatory Affairs Tonga to the President of the Republic of Ram Nath Kovind to the President message from New Zealand Deputy Prime Fiji, His Excellency, Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency, Major- Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Rt Konusi Konrote on the occasion of Fiji’s 50th General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote on the Honourable Winston Peters. Anniversary of Independence. on the occasion of Fiji’s 50th Anniversary of In a congratulatory message, Rt Honourable “On the auspicious occasion of the celebration Independence. Winston Peters said, “On behalf of the New of the Independence Day of the Republic of Fiji, In the congratulatory message, President Zealand Government, warm congratulations I would like to convey my congratulations and Kovind stated, “On behalf of the Government, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of sincere wishes for the good health, peace and the people of India and on my own behalf, I independence. prosperity of the people of Fiji.” extend warm greetings and felicitations to Your “Fiji is a vibrant and culturally diverse country Excellency, the Government and the people of which leads on critical issues of regional and the Republic of Fiji on the occasion of your 50th global importance. We are proud to call Fiji a Independence Day. cherished partner. Our countries have a strong “India and Fiji are also marking 50 years of foundation of shared values and people-to- diplomatic relations this year. It is a momentous (BRITAIN) people connection. Since Fiji’s independence occasion in the history of our bilateral in 1970, also the year we established formal relationship.” Congratulatory message has been conveyed diplomatic relations, we have deepened our by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the partnership with the Government of Fiji. President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency, “Working together we will be able to recover Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote faster and come back stronger. Congratulations REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA on the occasion of Fiji’s 50th Anniversary of again on 50 years of Fiji’s independence.” Independence. Congratulatory message has been received A special message received from Her Majesty by the President of the Republic of Indonesia Queen Elizabeth II said “On the occasion of Joko Widodo to the President of the Republic of the 50th Anniversary of Fiji’s independence, Fiji, His Excellency, Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji The Duke of Edinburgh joins me in sending AUSTRALIA Konusi Konrote on the occasion of Fiji’s 50th our good wishes to you and the people of the Republic of Fiji. We remember fondly our first Anniversary of Independence. Congratulatory message has been conveyed visit to Fiji in 1953, as well as our subsequent “On this proud occasion of the 50th Anniversary by Australia’s Governor General His Excellency, visits. of Independence Day of the Fiji, I have the Hon. David Hurley to the President of the “Our two nations retain a close bond, which privilege to extend my warmest welcome to you Republic of Fiji, His Excellency, Major-General has developed over many years, and long may and the people of Fiji. (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote on the Fiji’s 50th that continue. As you celebrate this anniversary “I am delighted that our two countries have Anniversary of Independence. year, I send my congratulations to you all, and been closely working together in a spirit of In his congratulatory message Governor my best wishes for Fiji and the happiness, partnership. I believe that cooperation between General David Hurley said, “On the occasion health and prosperity of its people. Elizabeth R” us have benefitted immensely to the prosperity of the 50th anniversary of Fiji’s independence, of our peoples. I wish to convey to you, the Government and “Allow me, Excellency, to offer my prayers to the people of the Republic of Fiji, my warmest you and the people of Fiji. May health and wishes, together those of the Australian prosperity be with you all, particularly during Government and people. this challenging global environment,” President UNITED STATES OF AMERICA “Fifty years ago, Fiji took its place in the Joko Widodo said. international community as an independent Congratulatory message has been conveyed state and began to make its mark, regionally by the President of the United States of in our Blue Pacific, and globally. During this REPUBLIC OF KOREA America, His Excellency Donald J. Trump to the time, the Australia-Fiji relationship has had its JAPAN President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency, challenges, but it is now stronger than ever. Major- General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote Always neighbours, we have now become Congratulatory message has been conveyed on the occasion of Fiji’s 50th Anniversary of family. Through our Vuvale Partnership, we Congratulatory note was conveyed by His by the President of the Republic of Korea, Independence. are committed to a new era of cooperation, Majesty the Emperor of Japan, Naruhito to His Excellency, Moon Jae-In to the President In his congratulatory letter, President Trump consultation and friendship, based on trust, His Excellency the Major- of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency, Major- said that, “On behalf of the American people, mutual respect and understanding. General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote. General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote on the I congratulate you and the citizens of Fiji as Governor-General David Hurley expressed his In a special message sent to Fiji, His Majesty on the occasion of Fiji’s 50th Anniversary of you celebrate 50 years of Independence on confidence that the friendly relations between Naruhito said, “On the occasion of Fiji Day of Independence. October 10. Fiji and Australia will continue to prosper in the the Republic of Fiji, this year especially marking In a congratulatory message, President Moon “The United States has enjoyed shared values coming year and for the next 50 years.” the fifty years of Independence of the Republic Jae-In said “On the occasion of the 50th and a close friendship with Fiji during the half of Fiji, I have great pleasure in sending Your Independence Day of the Republic of Fiji, century since your independence in 1970. Excellency my heartfelt congratulations and I wish to convey my warmest message of As we address the challenges of 2020, our sincere good wishes for Your happiness and congratulations to Your Excellency and to the comprehensive relationship is expanding for the prosperity of the people of Your country.” people of the Republic of Fiji. to include greater cooperation on security, closer coordination on development, and new REPUBLIC OF MARSHALL commercial opportunities.” ISLANDS PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Congratulatory message has been conveyed by the President of the Republic of Marshall Islands, His Excellency David Kabua to His Congratulatory message has been conveyed by the President of the People’s Republic of China, MALAYSIA Excellency, Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Xi Jinping to the President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency, Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote on the on the occasion of Fiji’s 50th Konrote. Fijian Prime Minister, Honourable Josaia Anniversary of Independence. In a congratulatory message, President Jinping stated “On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Voreqe Bainimarama received a congratulatory In a congratulatory message, President Kabua the Independence of the Republic of Fiji, I wish to extend, on behalf of myself as well as the Chinese note from the Malaysian High Commissioner said, “ On behalf of the Government and the Government and Chinese people, to you and through you to the Fijian Government and the Fijian based in Suva, His Excellency Ilham Illias Tuah. People of Republic of the Marshall Islands, people, my sincere congratulations and best wishes. “I wish to also congratulate you and the Fijian I wish to convey our sincere congratulations “During the 50 years, since its independence, Fiji has been actively exploring the development path people on the 50th Celebration of Fiji Day on 10 and best wishes to you and the People of the that suits its own circumstances and managed to achieve continued socio-economic development. October 2020. May Fiji be blessed and prosper Republic of Fiji on the 50th anniversary of your China congratulates Fiji on such achievements. under your able leadership.” nation’s Independence Day on 10 October 2020.

12 Friday October 16, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS LOOK BACK 1970S...QUEEN, POPE, 1990S ...... SPORTS UNITE A NATION PMS VISIT OUR SHORES

APTURING a hat trick of victories at the premier Hong Kong 7s tournament then winning the 7s title in 1997 was Cthe perfect catalyst in a decade which saw the nation emerge from the shadows of rare political upheavals. Then at the 1997 IRB Sevens World Cup the Fiji team snatched the crown beating South Africa in the final 24-21. Waisale Serevi, the Most Valuable Player and leading scorer (117 points) confirmed his dominance at Hong Kong. On the political front the drafting of a new constitution and the creation of Fiji as a democratic republic were milestones. In the aftermath of two coups executed by against Timoci Bavadra’s Labour- coalition government, the country was still in a state of political uncertainty in the 1990. Fiji was declared a Republic but after two attempts at finding a Constitution ir Robert Foster (Fiji’s last colonial Governor) acceptable to all sections of Fiji’s community, a common consensus was yet Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, Michael to be attained. Somare Fiji was ruled by an interim government with Ratu Sir as S President and Ratu Sir The President of Chile, General Augusto Pinochet Commonwealth Secretary General, Sir Shridath Ramphal Kamisese Mara as Prime Minister. 1970S... BIRTH OF A NEW ERA Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Fraser The announcement on the night of the July, 25 1990 by the President of Fiji of Speaker of the British House of Commons, George a new Constitution came as a shock to the people of Fiji because it happened without any prelude. IJI attaining independence on the 10th of October, Thomas 1970 is considered to be the beginning of a new era. FBefore the introduction of a new constitution, Fiji was 1981 1991-1992 ruled by colonial administration for 96 years. India’s Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi Following the adoption in 1990 of a new Constitution that guaranteed ethnic Previously the country was being ruled by the styled Tui Fijian domination of the political system, Rabuka was chosen to lead the Viti, Vunivalu and other high chiefs through the rule of law newly formed SVT Party in 1991. known as the Deed of Cession. 1982 This party won the parliamentary election of 1992 and Rabuka became Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Bin The lowering of the Union Jack and the handing over of Prime Minister. Mohammed Independence document by Prince Charles to Prime The party dominated politics in the 1990s and was the mainstay of coalition QUEEN Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh official visit Minister Ratu Kamisese Mara are memories that give governments from 1992 to 1999. many the sense of belonging. The appointed Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara president The establishment of the parliament of the Queen, 1984 in January following the death of Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau in the previous appointment of members and change in legislations was Prime Minister of New Zealand, David Lange month. the birth of new life to these 300 islands in the sun. Prime Minister of Australia, Bob Hawke (opened the new The GCC consisted of 55 members, mainly hereditary chiefs along with technology building at the USP) some specially qualified commoners. DECADE OF CHANGE Deputy Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs from Sri Lanka, Tyronne Fernando “When historians begin to chronicle the mid-20th Century, Governor General of Australia, Sir Ninian Stephan 1995 –October 2 to 9 there is no doubt that the decade of the 70s will be The old capital was a hive of activity with the start of the 25th anniversary recorded as a period of dramatic economic and political of independence celebrations, Back to Levuka Week and Company Family change”- Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara (Fiji- The First Decade, 1985 Day. 1970-1980) Prime Minister of Japan Yasuhiro Nakosome After the parade, President Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara opened festivities The initial highlight was Fiji’s immediate membership into Official visit by Hu Yaobang, General Secretary of the the United Nations Assembly where Ratu Kamisese Mara Central Committee of the Communist Party of clearly stated that Fiji had become independent with a China 1997 WAY FORWARD united, multiracial society. United States Secretary of State, George Schultz Fiji was re-admitted to the Commonwealth after it introduced a non- “We hold this as a pearl of great price, which can perhaps The Governor General of New Zealand, Sir David Beattie discriminatory constitution. be shared with the world at large. We therefore look to In welcoming Fiji to the Commonwealth after its membership lapsed 10 the United Nations to help us to protect and cherish it as 1986 years ago, Commonwealth secretary-general, Chief Emeka Anyaoku said perhaps our greatest contribution to this distinguished Prime Minister of South Korea, Shinyong Iho “the Commonwealth responded warmly to the wish of the people of Fiji that body,” the former prime minister said. Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew their country resume its membership of the Commonwealth now that a new President of Israel, Mr Chaim Herzog constitution has been approved which enjoys national consensus and which WAY FORWARD His Holiness POPE JOHN PAUL II conforms to the Commonwealth’s Harare principles.” A means to stimulate economic development in a nation are methods of transportation for the population. 1989 1999 The most costly and major development during the first Prime Minister of France, Michael Rocard The won the general elections in 1999 and formed a coalition decade of independence was the construction of the government with other parties with Mahendra Chaudhry as Prime Minister. highway between Suva and Nadi. However, this Government lasted for one year as what transpired in the The multi-million dollar “right royal road- QUEENS Road” months that followed is now history. was officially opened by Governer General, Ratu Sir George Cakobau in November, 1976. 2000’S

PEACE MISSIONS IJI was the first country in the world to After being contentiously re-elected in The then Royal Fiji Military Forces became popular toward usher in the new millennium. the end of the 70s with the deployment of Fijian soldiers to the 2006 general elections, the SDL In 2018, the Fiji First Government was the South of . Government created discontent and division re-elected into power on the back of its many About 500 soldiers were sent in June 1978 as the United FOn May 19, 2000 while by trying to push through legislations that had popular initiatives such as Free Education for Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). celebrating its one year in office the People’s the potential disenfranchise the multicultural all, which now includes free busfare program The peacekeeping duties also saw the loss of lives in the Coalition Government was taken hostage by Fijian society for children from households earning less than UNIFIL’s Fiji’s Battalion. By April 1980, saw the death toll failed businessman George Speight. They $15,000 and free textbook programme. at nine. were incarcerated for 56 days. In December 6, 2006 there was a Then there is assistance given to tertiary change in administration that saw the Prime A mutiny at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks students in the form of fully funded scholarships SPORTS Minister Voreqe Bainimarama-led Government (QEB) by the defunct Counter Revolutionary or loans that can be repaid once employment Fiji’s big win against the British Lions on Tuesday, August lead the country until 2014. Warfare (CRW) Unit in November in an is secured. 16, 1977 on home ground with notable players such as unsuccessful bid to unseat by the then Pio Bosco Tikoisuva, Ilaitia Tuisese and the late Rupeni Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military On September 7, 2014 with a new Education, infrastructure and health of the Qaraniqio were part of the winning side. Forces (RFMF), Voreqe Bainimarama. Constitution, electoral system and growing nation has been a cornerstone of development Also, in 1979 Fiji hosted the 6th South Pacific Games. economy the FijiFirst Government won with a in the fifth decade since independence The games were officially opened by the royal celebrity, The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua (SDL) clear majority. but great strides have also been made in Princess Alexandra where thousands of sportsmen and Party was elected to lead after the general modernising Fijian laws and bridging the digital women from 19 countries participated. divide. election of 2001. As of 2016, Fiji has seen seven years of unprecedented growth.

Friday October 16, 2020 13 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806

Fiji’s 50th Anniversary of Independence Fiji deepens ties with United Nations

IJI marked 50 years of its Iraq, Libya and Yemen. They membership in the United are from Timor-Letse, closer to FNations (UN). home. They are from Kosovo In a specially organised com- and Bosnia-Herzegovina. They memorative event, the Office are from Namibia, Somalia, of the President in collabora- Sudan, South Sudan and Libe- tion with the Fiji’s Permanent ria in Africa. And they share a Mission in New York, marked common experience: Their lives FROM LEFT: Director Multilateral Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Peter Emberson, Acting Commissioner of Police, Rusiate Tudravu, Fijian President Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote, United Nations (UN) Resident Co-ordinator Sanaka Samarasinha, Commander 50 years of Fiji’s remarkable were touched, and made better, Republic of Fiji Military Forces Rear Admiral , Acting Official Secretary at the Office of the President, Kiti Temo and Chief of engagement with the United and in some cases even saved, by Protocol Jiko Rasoqosoqo. Nations, since 13th of October Fijian peacekeepers,” President 1970. Konrote told the UN officials. Fiji’s 50th Anniversary of Independence In a virtual reception held this In reaffirming Fiji’s commit- week at the State House, the ment and support for the UN, President Major-General (Ret’d) President Konrote said, “Fiji’s Jioji Konrote conveyed Fiji’s rising star on the world stage is statement to commemorate the not owed to luck. We earned it. 50 years of Fiji’s work in the We are a strong people, we know ‘Remarkble UN. who we are as a nation.” President Konrote expressed Fi- “We are a part of a huge, com- ji’s appreciation to the UN senior plex world. It may seem some- officials and the diplomatic and times that the UN reflects that consular representatives for their complexity—that it moves slow- tremendous contributions to the ly, that its actions can be watered achievements’ UN and for advancing Fiji’s in- down by the need for consensus. IJI’S Mission in Geneva Nelson Mandela Rules into Fiji`s on Blue Oceans Economy is cen- terests at the United Nations. But can we imagine a world has reaffirmed its commit- prisons structure, or by facilitat- tral to the work carried out by the He stated that Fiji is one of without the United Nations? No. Fment to work closely with ing Fiji’s reports to treaty bodies Fiji Mission in Geneva. the first Pacific island states to And can we imagine a United the United Nations in Geneva or the Human Rights Council “We continue to advocate for become a member of the UN, Nations without Fiji? No. And and the UN in Vienna in advanc- through the Universal Periodic programmes on climate change as it welcomed 11 more Pacific that is one reason why we will be ing Fiji’s interests and develop- Review, the Geneva Mission in every UN Organisation in Ge- island states, building a regional counting even more Fijian con- ment priorities. works at moving Fiji forward on neva. Next year, Fiji will chair, voice in the global community. tributions to the world through This was conveyed through the the journey our elders undertook the Platform on Disaster Dis- President Konrote reflected on the UN in 50 years’ time,” Presi- Fiji Mission’s message on the in 1970, to a future based on dig- placement, a body committed to Fiji’s unprecedented commit- dent Konrote said. occasion of Fiji’s 50th Anniver- nity, partnership and equality. work with States to ensure that ment in supporting the UN to Joining President Konrote at sary of Independence. “The has displacement caused by sud- deliver global mandate on peace- this virtual meeting was Repub- Permanent Representative of shown great commitment to the den and slow onset disasters, is keeping, climate change and hu- lic of Fiji Military Forces Com- Fiji to the UN and Other Interna- ratification of international hu- orderly, dignified, planned, in- man rights. mander Rear Admiral Viliame tional Organisations (PRUNOG) man rights instruments. We are clusive and participatory. Simi- He paid tribute to all the Fijian Naupoto, Acting Commissioner Ambassador Nazhat Shameem proud that in the years since larly the partnership with World peacekeepers and Fijians who of Police, Rusiate Tudravu, UN Khan said that Fiji has made re- the Geneva Mission opened, Health Organisation and World had served in the UN peacekeep- Resident Coordinator Sanaka markable achievements and rec- Fiji has ratified all core human Trade Organisation is a defining ing missions that contributed to Samarasinha, and officials from ognition in areas of UN peace- rights conventions, including feature of the Geneva Mission. building 50 years of strong rela- the Office of the President and keeping, multilateralism, human the Convention on the Rights of “We look forward to continue tions with the UN. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. rights, climate change, inclusiv- Persons with Disabilities, The to work with UN Geneva and “For a full 41 years, not a day Also joining the virtual recep- ity and sovereignty. International Convention for the Vienna. I thank all our col- has passed when our peacekeep- tion from New York was Fiji’s Ambassador Khan stated that Protection of All Persons from leagues from all Missions in ers were not on duty in one con- Permanent Representative to Fiji’s 2013 Constitution contains Enforced Disappearance, The Geneva, and all staff of the in- flict area or another. Thousands the UN in New York, Ambassa- one of the most comprehensive International Convention on ternational organisations here of brave Republic of Fiji Mili- dor Satyendra Prasad who was and progressive Bill of Rights in the Protection of the Rights of for their continuous support and tary Force members and police joined by Jean- Pierre Lacroix, the world. All Migrant Workers and Mem- encouragement. I thank the Fed- have served, and 66 of our brave Under-Secretary-General for The Fiji Mission in Geneva is bers of Their Families, the ILO eral Government of Switzerland, men have lost their lives in this Peacekeeping Operations, Atul working closely with UN Human Convention against Violence at our host, for its steady support national mission, and to them Khare, Under-Secretary-General Rights Council and the Office of Work, and the Treaty against Nu- and collegiality towards the Fiji and their families we all owe our for Department of Operational the High Commissioner for Hu- clear Weapons. Mission. I thank our Pacific col- gratitude, our deepest respect Support and Fekitamoeloa Ka- man Rights in ensuring the Bill “We are now moving towards leagues and diaspora for the and our heartfelt prayers. toa, Under Secretary General of Rights is relative to all Fijians. the signing of the Optional Pro- support given unfailingly to the “There are many people in this for Landlocked and Small Island “Ensuring that relevance is a re- tocols under these Conventions. Geneva Mission and its staff. It world who thank and remember Developing States and UN Spe- sponsibility of the Geneva Mis- These are important milestones is together and in partnership, the men in uniform from an is- cial Envoy for the Ocean, Peter sion. Whether it is by organising in the journey of a country,” Am- that we Fijians can look to a fu- land nation far away who helped Thomson and Fiji’s Trade Com- anti torture events in Geneva for bassador Khan said. ture which celebrates equality, heal their war-torn country. They missioner to North America, the police, prisons, judiciary and Ambassador Khan reiterated respect, dignity, and economic are from the Middle East—from Praneet Singh. Legal Aid Commission of Fiji, that integrating human rights growth. Lebanon, Syria, and Egypt; from MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS or by working on integrating the and climate action with a focus MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

14 Friday October 16, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS ‘No place like Levuka’ No matter the places that a person visits, when they set foot in Levuka, they will always take a piece of Levuka with them because there is no place like the Old Capital

Navin Vallabh, 72 Vallabh & Sons retail shop Vallabh & Sons retail shop owner, Navin Vallabh, 72 and his wife Hemletta Vallabh inside their shop in Levuka. INSET: Navin Vallabh proudly stand bseide his father’s sewing machine that owner was used to sew the late President Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara’s school uniform. Photos: ILISAPECI TUIVALE ILISAPECI TUIVALE wide variety of clothes and items which has tion through the town and what made it much as come in handy for those who have to make even more special was when Prince Charles there are good ones. Not every day can be People are trapped in history and his- last minute shopping for unexpected events came. All the ladies said he was the most good. We are coping, but what’s more im- tory is trapped in them” – James Bald- when in the old capital. handsome man to come to Fiji,” he said. portant to us is keeping visitors to Levuka “win “My father sewed Ratu Mara’s (former His wife, Hemletta shared the same senti- happy so that they can always return and Vallabh & Sons retail shop owner, Navin President, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara) uni- ments of what she remembered of that day. visit us again.” Vallabh, 72, is known to every resident of form when he was attending Levuka Public “It was so beautiful, much more than the “No matter the places that a person visits, the old capital because of his caring nature School. Back then school uniforms had to festivals happening these days. On that day when they set foot in Levuka, they will al- when entering his shop – you will always be be custom made so Ratu Mara’s was done they re-enacted the signing of the Deed of ways take a piece of Levuka with them be- greeted with a glass of juice or lemonade. by my father. We even still have the sewing Cession and I absolutely loved the vintage cause there is no place like the Old Capital,” His family shop has been operating in Lev- machine and scissors he used to make the and traditional outfits that the cast wore Mr Vallabh said. uka Town for almost a century because as uniform. I treasure it very much because of when re-enacting. Levuka will always be in His plea to Fijians is to take the “Bula spir- Mr Vallabh describes, “there is no place like the history it contains.” my heart and the atmosphere felt that day it” and love wherever they go because Fiji is Levuka”. He remembers Fiji’s Independence Day in cannot be explained,” she said. the way the world should be. “This is where it all began and this is where 1970 like it was yesterday and said it was The smiling and caring nature of this couple “The love for everyone and for your coun- the heart of Fiji is.” the most memorable day he had ever come can be mistaken as if there are no problems try should come from the heart. You may His forefathers came to Fiji from India as across in terms of Fiji’s history because his in the business world due to the COVID-19 have all the things in the world but if you fail tailors and since then their family business father took a photo with Prince Charles. pandemic. to have love then everything is of no use.” has been passed down from generation to “Levuka came to life on that day. There “Business has been slow since the virus The couple plan to operate their shop for generation for the past 96 years. were floats, marching bands and everyone came but then again, what more can we do. We a century or even more when they pass the They have now ventured out into selling a was happy on that day. It was a big celebra- have to accept that there will be bad days as business to their children and grandchildren.

Konrote promotes Govt initiatives

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RESIDENT, Major General (ret’d) Jioji Konrote did not Pmince his words when he spoke on three Government initia- tives during his Fiji50 tour to the old capital, Levuka. SITTING FROM LEFT: Permanent Secretary for Forestry and acting Permanent Secretary for Fisheries Pene Baleinabuli, Acting Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu, Commander of The Head of State reminded the the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto and President, Major General (ret’d) Jioji Konrote with teachers of Levuka Public School during the Fiji50 tour to Levuka. students of St Johns College, De- Photo: ILISAPECI TUIVALE lana Methodist High School and anniversary of our independence. “My plea to you is to remain fo- “This (backyard farming) is “Look after your health and look Levuka Public School the impor- Within the next 15 years, Gov- cused in your studies, eat well and something that is very dear to me. after one another. Stay focused and tance of backyard farming. As well ernment wants to plant 30 mil- exercise daily. You are the future COVID-19 has changed the way committed with your studies. You the Fijian Government’s wellness lion trees. When I launched this of our nation. In years to come you we are going to live from now on. are going to be our future leaders programme in the fight against non- initiative, we were targeting four are going to be our leaders and a You might have heard about the and we depend on you.” communicable diseases (NCDs) million trees in four year – we have healthy population and healthy na- new norm – the new norm means Ministry of Forestry permanent and planting trees (30 Million surpassed that,” President Konrote tion is what we all want to achieve you and I getting back to planting secretary, Pene Baleinabuli, act- Trees in 15 Years initiative) – three said. in the end,” President Konrote more tavioka, dalo, uvi and kuma- ing Commissioner of Police Rusi- initiatives that the Government is As a chief advocate in the fight stated. la. We are going back to the soil, ate Tudravu and Republic of Fiji currently working on. against NCDs, President Konrote Adding to his address, he encour- where we all came from.” Military Forces Commander Rear “Today is historical in many as- advised the schools that keeping fit aged students to practice backyard President Konrote also encour- Admiral Viliame Naupoto were pects, because of the fact that the and eating healthy food is an im- farming and to depend less on pro- aged the students to stay focused also part of the presidential tour to nation will be celebrating the 50th portant aspect in this fight. cessed food. on their studies and their health. Levuka. Friday, October 16, 2020 15 FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2020 l 16 PAGES l ISSUE 16 VOL 11 l WWW.FIJI.GOV.FJ Fijij Focus

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama with Acting Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services Dr James Fong during the unveiling of the monument dedicated to all frontline border control and healthcare workers who worked tirelessly to protect their fellow Fijians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA Fiji marks 50 years of

NANISEindependence NEIMILA, FELIX LESINAIVALU of Fiji Naval Forces. “In good spirits and good health, Fijians in “No matter how we arrived here, no mat- LBERT Park was a sea of blue as Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and every city, town, community, including our ter who our ancestors are, we all make Fiji Fijians from all walks of life turned Cabinet Ministers were also present at the most rural and maritime regions, proudly special, we all make Fiji stronger.” Aup to watch the Fiji’s 50th anniver- event alongside members of the diplomatic celebrated our 50-year journey as a nation.” “When we stand together, as friends, as sary of independence military parade. corps. “Together, over these five decades, Fijians family, as fellow Fijians, there is no chal- The President Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Members of the public also had the oppor- have risen to heights some never imagined, lenge we cannot overcome, there is nothing Konrote reviewed a military parade that tunity to meet PM Bainimarama and enjoy but which we always saw for ourselves.” we cannot achieve.” was mounted by members of the disciplined the day at the park with their families. President Konrote added that all Fijians The parade was a culmination of a week- forces, including a 21 gun salute. President Konrote in his 50th Independ- share common and equal citizenry and long celebration that saw many different The military parade included six detach- ence Day Message said “history will tell equal votes of equal value, along with a activities organised throughout the country ments consisting of Republic of Fiji Mili- that today, despite the great adversity we vast array of political and socioeconomic to get Fijians engaged and inspired as the tary Forces, Fiji Police Force and Republic faced, our spirits were not broken”. rights in the Fijian Constitution. nation walks into the next decade. a2ynI jnrl ny koryK9n pc[s s[lo\ kI syv[ ky p=itbN6 lgy kI2n[9k ab a[pd[ ky sm8 k[m my\ suiv6[ k[ Ad<1[2n ik8[ ilE m[N8t[ imlI b[j>[r my\ nhI\ hY\ 2 3 6 l[ny ky ilE nE bO2< imly 7

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Noda‘Eda sa kaukauwa cake sara Vitimai na kena eliu’ VILIAME TIKOTANI soqo ni ka 50 ni yabaki ni va- cakacaka ni liga, kei na noda “Baleta ni vakayacori vakakina, vakailavo ka kauta mai na mate kananumi ni tugalala kei Viti ena soqo,” a kaya o PM Bainimarama. o ira na noqu itokani, o ira na iva- dewa ni Covid-19. A itutu nei Viti ena vu- nodra minisitiri ni tabacakacaka “Me da raici ira na iliuliu e vura- karau ni bula oqori era sa maroroi “Ni da lako vata mai me da ma- ravura raraba e se bera ni taukei me vaka ni kena Minisita vura, Peresitedi, kei ira na liuliu ni tu ena sivia na 50 na yabaki; ia era rautaka, e dua veimama na seni- Nvakadua ni bau kaukauwa talega okoya. Matabose cokovata kei Vuravura sa tawamate rawa ena ivola tuku- jiuri, e Viti, me vakataki ira na cake me vaka ena gauna nikua, Vakaraitaka ko Paraiminisita ka gunuva na imatai ni bilo yaqo- tuku kei na ivakananumi vaka- veimatanitu e veiyasai vuravura, Vakaraitaka na tikina oqori na Bainimarama ni namaka me to- na, ka sarava na noda vakaraita- tautauvata, e veiyasai vuravura ka ra sotava talega ga na dredre ni liuliu ni matanitu ko Paraiminisita mana ko Viti na nodra veivaka- ka vinaka na noda ivakarau eda taucoko, me tawamudu,” kaya ko bula vakailavo.” Voreqe Bainimarama. torocaketaki ena gauna esa rawa vakamareqeta.” PM Kaya ko PM Bainimarama ni “Se bera vakadua ni dua na gau- kina me dolava na nona yalayala E kaya o Paraiminisita Bainima- “Ia ni kua, ena noda sa mai ya- ivakarau ni yalo ni veiqaravi oqo na me raica keda ko e vuravura ni vanua vei vuravura rama ni rawa ni taqomaki tikoga cova na ika 50 ni yabaki, oqori e ena vakaukauwa taki keda tikoga raraba me baleti ira na noda tama- “Au sa nanamaki me ‘u tomana na keda itukutuku kei na nodra dua na ka eda rawa ni dokadoka me yacova tale edua na 50 na ya- ta, noda itovo vakavanua, kei na tiko na toso o ya – – me da va- itovo vinaka ni veirokovi ka me kece kina.” baki nida dau curuma na dredre ia noda itovo,” e kaya o koya. karaitaka e vuravura na noda kua ni yali raw aka sivia e 50 Kuria ko PM Bainimarama ni ena toso tikoga. A vakayacori na vosa oqori ena duidui sere, na noda danisi, noda vakacaca na yabaki. da marau tiko ena dela ni dredre

Ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama ena nodra tavoca na noti vou ni $50 kei na 50 na sede- na ivakananumi ni yabaki 50 ni tu galala kei Viti. iTaba: AZARIA FAREEN ‘Sega ni rawa me tagutuva rawa na neimami loloma’ VILIAME TIKOTANI “Na ivakananumi vou oqo e baleta na city ni matanitu. na kena itukutuku makawa. Ia nikua e sega A mate oqo na COVID-19 se dua o Suva, na noda cakacaka ena noda ituku- “Au doka na veika eda sa cakava ena walega ni baleta na noda gauna sa oti.” na leqa ena senijiuri e sega rawa tuku makawa kei na kena e liu, na sala kece veiyabaki sa oti oqo me da kauta lesu mai Vakaraitaka ko Paraiminisita Bainima- Nni voroka na loloma eda wasea me ki na 1882 ena gauna a toki kina eke na id- kina na bula ki na iwasewase oqo ni noda rama ni tucake tu o Suva me vaka edua na baleta na noda vanua, o ira na noda tamata, abedabe ni vakoloni mai na Levuka.” cakacaka, vata kei na veiqaravi vinaka ka tauni se city levu ena Pasivika ka dodonu na noda itikotiko, Vakaraitaka ko Paraiminisita Banimarama sa vakalesuya mai na serau nei Suva,” kaya me tubu tikoga. Oqori na mala ni vosa nodra na liuiu ni ni sa tucake tu e lomadra o Suva ena loma ko PM. ”Sa dodonu meda tara tikoga na vale. Ko matanitu, Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainima- ni 140 na yabaki ni itukutuku makawa, ena “Au taleitaka ni sa rawa vei keda meda Suva e dodonu me toso cake tikoga ki na rama ena soqo ni nodra laki tavoca na noti gaunisala na Queen Elizabeth’s Drive, ena maroroya ka vakayagataka na kena itara- vale me baleti ira na kena lewenivanua, e vou ni vakananumi ni yabaki 50 se jubili iyaloyalo ni otela ni Pasifika, ena loma ni tara mai na kena e liu vakoloni. dua na vanua ni veika vakailavo, tekinolaji, nei Viti gaunisala mai vei Albert Park, na Thurston Au taleitaka ni sa tubu ka vakaivolataki na kei na vakauitukutuku ena wasewase ni vu- “ Eda mai lagita vata tiko ena yakavi ni- gardens, ka voleka kina valeni veiqaravi siti oqo, ia me maroroi na kena ivakarau. ravura ena Pasivika, kei na nodra icavacava kua ni da dolava na ivakatakilakila vou ni vakamatanitu ka tiko kina na Peresitedi, Kau taleitaka ni gauna oqo sa tu vei keda ni veisiko na vulagi mai na veiyasai vura- Viti 50 Jubilee,” kaya ko PM Bainimarama. voleka kina na palimedi kei na idabedabe na madigi me da marautaka na siti oqo kei vura.” email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI phone: 3301806 iTukutuku ni veika vakailavo me baleta na veivakatorocaketaki ena UNGA75 VILIAME TIKOTANI

A mate oqo na Coronavirus se COVID-19 e dua na bolebole Nlevu sara ki na kena vakatoroca- ketaki na matanitu lalai, ia na mosi e sega ni tukuni ena veiqaravi taumada. Vakaraitaka na tikina oqori ko Paraim- inisita Voreqe Bainiwrama ena nodra vosa tiko ena bose ni Matabose Cokovata kei Vuravura ena ika 75 ni nodra dabe na liu- liu ni veimatanitu ena vuravura. Na bose oqori e vakayacori ena talevoni monalivaliva “Me vaka na veisau ni draki, eda kauta voli na icolacola sega ni dodonu mai na leqa eda a sega ni tekivuna ka sega ni rawa ni walia duadua,” a kaya o PM Bainima- rama. “Kevaka eda bolebole meda tarova na veidewavi ni mate se na tarovi ni kaburaki Tabaki ira vata toka qori na Vunilawa ka Minisita ni Bula vakailavo Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum ena soqo ni vakananumi ni yabaki 50 na tu galala kei Viti kei ira na tamata ni kasi, kevaka eda sega ni cakava edua na cakacaka e na Musket Cove ena yatu Malolo. iTaba: RUPENI WAQAVONO ka e sa dau baleti keda kece. Kevaka e dua na qaqa, eda vakayalia na veika kece.” Vakaraitaka ko Paraiminisita Bainimara- ma kivei ira na vei ira na veimatanitu lalai era kila ni sasaga ni ituvaki ni veimatanitu Noda siga vinaka e na e kena ibalebale na vakanaulu sobu ena dua na sala ka na vakatotolotaka na ka- takata ni lati kei vuravura raraba. “Ia e dodonu me da vakayagataka na noda vakacokotaki vinaka me vakalesui yaco mai: Vunilawa mai kina na cakacaka vata kei na veitokoni RUPENI WAQAVONO ni noda valuta na bolebole kece.” lewenivanua kei na nodra vanua. – cake ka duavata vakalevu cake. “Na ilavo lelevu kece oqori era solia na A veisiga vinaka kei Viti ena qai “Na veimatanitu cecere dina era kila na “Kevaka meda qai dau nanuma tiko ni da veimatanitu lelevu e sega ni rawa ni da rai yaco mai me da na qai vakila na bula vakataki koya sa imatai walega ni sa dua ga na matanitu, qai dua na kai Viti, lesu kina ena noda vakayagataka na wai- Nlewenivanua raraba ena noda vanua. ikalawa ena dua na ilakolako balavu,” na bolebole oqori ena takali yani ka sega wai ka kaburaka na kasi gaga.” Na mala ni vosa nodra na Vunilawa Aiyaz kaya ko Vunilawa Sayed-Khaiyum ni vakaibalebale,” Tomana ko PM Bainimarama ni do- Sayed-Khaiyum emai tau toka ena soqo ni “Keimami a tamata ka kila tu na neimami “E rawa ni da dokadoka, ni oti e 50 na donu me ra vakanamata ki liu, ki na dua vakananumi kei Viti main a muaira ena otela rawa-ka cecere, ka keimami sa vakadeit- yabaki, eda sa tara vata e dua na demokar- na vakalesui mai vakabalavu, ki na vaka- na Musket Cove ka vakayacori kina edua na aka me keimami taura na cecere oya, me asi dina. Eda sa biuta vata tu na ivakarau tauvatani ni tamata, ki na wiliki kece ena veitau waqa main a yanuyanu o Malolo. keimami rokovi ira na veimatanitu kecega ni Veivakatorocaketaki vakamatanitu ena monalivaliva,ki na lailai ni veivakadui- Kaya ko Vunilawa Sayed-Khaiyum ni ka sega tale ni taura e dua na idabedabe e Pasivika, vakatorocaketaki ni noda vei- duitaki, ki na veivakatorocaketaki kara- veimatanitu cecere dina e dau segata wa- muri.” tauni, veikoro, kei na noda vakakoro kei karawa kei na drokadroka, ka me rawati soma me vakayacori na yalayala ni nodra Kuria ko Vunilawa ni sa rawa me da ma- na vanua, na veiqaravi ni bula e veiyasai kina na bula se mate ni vakalailaitaki ni sucu, me ra bulataka na vakasama ka na rautaka na siga oqo baleta ni da basika mai vuravura.” kasi ena loma ni dua na senijiuri. rawa ni kila na nodra rawa-ka dina na na veigauna dredre oqori ka bibi cake sara Nanumi na nodra yaga na daunibisinisi

VILIAME TIKOTANI ni yaga kei na veiqaravi ni bisinisi ka vakabulai Suva IRA na dau ni toka mai ena gauna balavu bsinisi ena tauni o ena vakaduri businisi kei na OSuva na korotura- vakatubuilavo ka oni bula ga ni noda vanua o Viti era vaka matavuvale ena gauna sa bau vakilai saraga na oni cicivaki bisinisi toka nodra yaga ena tarai cake kina ena nomuni vale.” ni nodra bula na leweniva- Vakaraitaka ko PM Baini- nua ena noda vanua. marama ni o Suva e rawa ni Oqori na nodra vosa na tubu cake tale ena loma ni liului ni matanitu, Parai- 50 na yabaki mai oqo baleta minisita Voreqe Bainima- na nodra sasaga ni cuqena rama ena nodra laki soqoni ni itavi o ira na daunibisini vata kei ira na 40 na dau ni ena loma ni 50 na yabaki sa bisinisi e Suva ka marau- oti mai oqo. taka kei ira na yabaki 50 ni Kuria ni sa levu na veisau, nodra veiqaravi dede tiko ia na nodra sitoa ese toka g mai ena noda vanua ena aka dola toka ga ena veisiga balavu ni gauna ni oti na me yacova na Vakarauwai gauna ni tugalala mai vei ka levu na veitokoni ki vua Peritania. na vakaubuilavo ni matani- “Oni sa bula dina na nomu- tu ko Viti. E so vei ira na marama ka ra vakamakete tiko ena makete levu e Suva enaa soqo ni martautaki na yabaki 50 ni tu galala nei Viti iTaba: ILISAPECI TUIVALE

2 Vakaraubuka 16 ni Okotova, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI phone: 3301806 ‘E da rawata na kaiviti’ VILIAME TIKOTANI Vakaraitaka ko Minisita Kumar ni dina yasai Viti, eda sa tekivuna edua na itovo ni levu na bolebole kei na dredre eda dau ni veivakatorocaketaki esa bera ni bau keda na lewenivanua eda rawata sotava ena loma ni 50 na yabaki sa oti vakila se vakayacori ena dua na vanua meda ravuta na bolebole eda dau ia eda dau kaukauwa ka qarauna meda ena Pasivika, meda tauyavutaka na noda O sotava ka meda laveta cake na rawata ka ravuta ka meda duavata ena tauni, siti noda vei koro kei na yanuyanu noda bula kina dua tale na vanua vou. qaqa ni ka eda rawata vata. ka mera semati yani ena veiqaravi vou ni Oqori na nodra vakamacala na Minisita “E dodonu meda marautaka vakale- matanitu kina nodra vanua.” ni Tauni,Veivakavaletaki kei na Veiqar- weiViti ka meda dokadoka kina ena Vakaraitaka ko Minisita Kumar na avi ena Veitikotiko Premila Kumar ena veika vinaka eda sa rawata vata mai ena nodra vakavinaka kivei ira na leweni- nodra vakaitavi tiko ena soqo ni va- loma ni 50 na yabaki,” kaya ko Minisita vanua ena nodra yalo qaqa ena gauna ni Ko Minisita Premila Kumar ena soqo ni vakananumi kei Viti e Sigatoka ka laki sotavi ira kina na lewe ni vanua. kananumi ni tugalala kei Viti kei na vei- Kumar. mate dewa na COVID-19 ka kaciva na iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA vakamarautaki e Sigatoka. “Nikua ena siga ni soqo nikua ena vei- veitokoni ena cavui kalawa yani ki liu.

Solia na metali ni siga kei Viti ko Peresitedi

Na gaunisala vou ni vakasobu ena Vale ni Bose ni Yasana ko Ra ni oti na kena dolava ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA

Ko Peresitedi Jioji Konrote ena soqo ni soli metali Dolavi na gaunisala ni vakasobu e Ra ena siga ni vakananumi kei Viti. iTaba: NANIE NEIMILA

VILIANE TIKOTANI COVID-19. “Era tukuna ni rawa ni dewa na mate mai “A sega ni vakaruataki e na yabaki oqo na na cagi, e na oti na kakana ka levu tale na VILIAME TIKOTANI RA laki dolava na gaunisala ni mate vakayauyau a sotavi e Viti e na 1918,” itukutuku lasutaki me vakarerei keda na vakasobu mai Ra ena valenibose kaya ko PM lewenivanua.” RA tekivuna na Peresitedi kei Eni yasana na Paraiminisita Voreqe “A totolo na vakatulewa ni Matanitu me Vakaraitaka ko PM Bainikmarama ni vaka- Viti Jioji Konrote na kena ma- Bainimarama. tarovi na veitosoyaki ka vakarautaki na va- bauta ni so vei ira na vaka-dewa-taka tiko Erautaki na soqo ni yabaki 50 ni “E ka dokai dina vei au na noqu mai nua vakatabui mera qaravi kina na suka mai na itukutuku oqori sa laki ca tale na kakana noda vanua se siga kei Viti ena nodra vakaitavi tale e na kena dolavi na Bose ni vavalagi. Na iwalewale ni tataqomaki oqo e era volia ka sa laki vaka-osooso tu e vale na veisoliyaka na metali ni vakananumi ni Yasana o Ra,” kaya ko PM tarova na dewa ni mate ka maroroya na bula iyaya era se volia e na vula o Maji. matanitu. “Au marautaka talega, ni sa mai dolavi na e na noda vanua,” kaya ko PM “Au vakabauta ni levu vei ira na vakade- Vakaraitaka ko koya na nodra marautaka gaunisala na Vakasobu Road ka’u a yalataka “Sa oti qo e 170 na siga na kena sega ni wa-taka tiko na itukutuku oqori, sa sega na na soqo oqo me vaka nira donua saraga ni na tarseal e na yabaki sa oti.” vaka-deitaki tale e dua na mate e na noda va- ka mera tukuna me baleta na mate oqo ka na soqo ni marautaki ni siga kei Viti ena Vakaraitaka ko PM Bainimarama kivei nua. A levu na itukutuku ni veivakarerei a ro- ra sa vaka-saqara tale eso na itukutuku mera yabaki 50. na yasana ko Ra ni sa dodonu mera vaka- goci e na vula o Maji. E ka ni rarawa ni levu lasutaka - era na gadreva tikoga mera beitaka “Oqo mera vakananumi kina oira na vinavinaka-taka na Kalou ni a sega ni yaco na itukutuku lasutaki era vaka-dewataka sara na Matanitu e na veika ca e yaco e na noda lewenivanua era sa bau oca ka solia na na veika oqori e na noda vanua me vaka na tikoga eso na veiliutaki.” vanua.” nodra bula kivua na kena buli ka tarai cake na bula ni vanua oqo o Viti,” kaya ko Peresitedi. Era kuria na Peresitedi ni dina ni kila ko koya ni sega ni levu saran a metali era na solia ena soqo oqo, ia sa nona kerekere taumada vei iratou na valenivolavola mera nanumi ira na sa kena qase toka ka vakakina oira na lewenivanua mai na vei- tabana kece ni bisinisi, matanitu kei ira na sega ni veqaravi vakamatanitu. “Sa noqu masu ni sasaga oqo ena laveti cake tale ena dua na gauna e liu ka me rawa ni uqeti ira na lewenivanua raraba ka mera da wilikece kina na lewenivanua main a vei tabana.” Vakaraitaka ko Peresitedi ni kena cu- ruma main a vuravura na mate dewa na Ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama kei ira na lewenivanua ena tikotikoe Mamas Place e Caubati, Suva. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA COVID-19 e kau vata mai kei koya na taqaya ka sa vakalailaitaka kina na ma- Veivakadeitaki e Caubati ko Paraiminisita Bainimama tanitu na nodra sasaga me baleta na soqo ni siga kei Viti. VILIAME TIKOTANI na liuliu ni matanitu, Paraim- ni rai vei ira na lewenivanua kei tolo mai oqo ena yabaki vou. “Oqo ena sega ni vakayalolailai taka na inisita Voreqe Bainimarama ira na contractor era saumi yani Oira na vuvale era na vaka- kaiviti ka me vagolea tani na rai kei na A namaki me tomani na kei Minisita ni Tauni, Premila vua na matanitu mera qarava na tataro tiko ena sasaga oqo era uqe ni tamata lewenivanua mai na soqo ni cakacaka ni veiqaravi ni Kumar ena macawa sa oti. cakacaka. sa tokitaki talega mera kua ni yabaki 50 kei Viti me vaka nida matanitu Sveivakatorocaketaki ena Era sa vakailavotaka na ma- Vakaraitaka ko Minisita Ku- vakalatilati ena sasaga ni ma- gone ka ra se bulabula noda itabagone ka itikotiko e Caubati. Mai vaka- tanitu ena $1.4 na milioni me mar vei ira na lewenivanua ni tanitu baleta ni oqo e lavaki sa bau yacova toka edua na kabakaba ni deitaki na tikina oqori ni oti na laki tosoi na cakacaka oqori me cakacaka esa namaki me na kina na ilavo. matua vinaka vakamatanitu kei na bisinisi nodra sikova na vanua oqori vaka ni a tiko edua na veicalati tekivu taki talega ena gauna to- na noda vanua.”

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Duavata ena noda drotini ERA duavata na lewenivanua ena Oqo edua na ivakaraitaki ni duavata noda vanua ena kena marautaki na vakalewenivanua ena marau ka Siga kei Viti se vakananumi ni yabaki vakaraitaki ni iyalovata, noda lomana 50 kei Viti me vaka edau marautaki na noda vanua ka dokai ira na kena ena veiyabaki. Ena yabaki oqo e lewenivanua duikaikai ka cakacaka- duatani vakalailai baleta na mate vata me dua na matanitu. na COVID-19 e vakalatilati ena noda Era laki tavoca edua na noti vou ni soqo vakalewelevu na lewenivanua $50 ka vakakina na edua na 50 na ia esega ni tarova na noda marau- sede na Paraiminisita me ivakanan- taka. umi ni siga ni yabaki 50 kei Viti ka Era cicivaka edua na veisisivi na vakakina na nodra laki tavoca edua matanitu ena kena ukutaki na loma na ivakananumi ena tauni o Suva me ni vale se boroi na vale ena kena vaka eda sarava ena I taba era. roka karakarawata me vakaraitaki ni iTaba: FELIX LESINAIVALU, AZARIA soqo ni siga kei Viti. FAREEN

4 Vakaraubuka 16 ni Okotova, 2020 5 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI phone: 3301806 Tavoci e dua na noti vou ni $50

VILIAME TIKOTANI

RA laki tavoca edua na noti vou ni $50 na Paraiminisita EVoreqe Bainimarama me vakananumi ni yabaki 50 ni noda vanua ena tugalala mai Peritania. Vakaraitaka ko Paraiminisita Ko Paraiminista Voreqe Bainimarama kei ira na gonevuli isausau vou kei Viti ena Fiji National University. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA Voreqe Bainimarama ni noti oqo Ko Paraiminista Voreqe Bainimarama ena etiko kina na roka ni karawa kei soqo ni tavoci na noti vou ni $50 kei na 50 sa sede ena ivakananumi ni yabaki 50 ni tu ‘Siga namaki na siga ni tu galala kei Viti’ Viti, waki kei na dromo sikayawa galala. iTaba: AZARIA FAREEN ka kuria tiko kina na roka vinaka VILIAME TIKOTANI siga kei Viti mai FNU. “Kemuni na gonevuli nikua o me vakaraitaka na noda vanua. sega baleta na veika era lako cu- “Oqo edua na siga ena noda vola kemuni na liutaki keimami yani “E tiko kina edua na droini ni ka- ruma mai, se nodra kawa tamata se EGA ni dua na ka taleitaki ni vula eda dau namaka me vaka kina veigauna sa bera mai. loko levu ena vale ni tabacakacaka vakabauta. m eda marautaka vata kina nida kila ni siga eda tugalala kina “O kemuni na vatu deti ena ya- ka vakaraitaka na 10 na kaloko ena Era tavoca talega na PM edua Sna nodra soqo ni marau- mai vei Peritania ka sucu kina na vutaki koya kina o Viti ena gauna gauna donu sa vakarewa kina na na lima saga vulu na sede me va- taki ni yabaki 50 vakamatanitu noda vakamatanitu vou,” kaya sab era mai me vaka nida sa sasa- noda kuila ena yabaki 50 sa oti ena kananumi ka duidui na kena roka tu vakagalala oya meda tiko kei ko Paraiminisita Bainimarama. ga balavu mai meda mai tugalala 1970.” ka imatai ni sede ka duidui na kena ira na gonevuli ena Fiji National “Vakavinakataki kemudou ka sa oti e 50 na yabaki ni noda Me vaka eda na taleitaka na veile- roka ena noda sede. Univesiti me vaka nira susugi na soqosoqo ni gonevuli ena soko vata mai.” soni e kauta mai ia eda na raica na Era veisoliyaka na matanitu vei kina na noda itabagone era na nomudou sasaga meu mai tiko “Kemuni sa sucu main a loma ni noda Viti ena gauna eda raica kina ira na gonevuli ena noda vanua veiliutaki mai ena gauna sa bera kei kemudou ena siga nikua ka 50 na yabaki sa oti o kemuni oni na noda noti, oira na gone era na merawa ni vakananumi vei ira ka mai. vakakina vei kemuni na tubutubu na kauti keda yani ena 50 tale na liutaka na noda vanua ena dua na tukuna kina o PM Bainimarama ni Oqori na mala ni nodra vosa na dauniveisusu ka vakakina vei yabaki mai oqo ka lewa na cava gauna mai iliu. Oira na gone oqo vinakataka mera nanuma na gon- liuliu ni matanitu Voreqe Baini- kemuni kece na veiqaravi vaka- na tuvaki ni noda veivakatoroi- era raica ira cake baleta na nodra evuli ena veigauna kece ni nodra marama ena nodra laki vulagi cakacaka kei kemuni na vulagi caketaki ena gauna sab era mai. duavata vakalewenivanua e Viti ka bula. dokai ena soqo ni yabaki 50 ni tiko nikua,” kaya ko PM. Sega ni tarovi keda na mate dewa na COVID19

KO Peresitedi Konrote kei Sivika ni Bose Lawa Ratu ena nodra soqo vata na lewe ni Palimedi kei ira na veiliuliu ni soqosoqo vakacakacaka ena kena marautaki vata na yabaki 50 ni tu galala nei Viti ka vakayacori e State House e Suva. iTaba: FELIX LESINAIVALU Na Minisita ni Bisinisi, Saravanua, Veivoli kei na Veilakoyaki, Faiyaz Koya kei ira na gone ena soqo ni vakananumi ni yabaki 50 ni tu galala nei Viti e Qaravi na soqo ni marautaki ni yabaki 50 Churchill Park, Lautoka. iTaba: RUPENI WAQAVONO

VILIAME TIKOTANI mai veiqaravi ena vuku ni VILIAME TIKOTANI nodra veiwekani vakama- RA marautaka na tanitu kei Viti. A COVID-19 e sega ni vakacala na noda tuvatuva Peresitedi Jioji Era yaco yani vakavuqa ni marautaka na noda siga yabaki 50 ni noda bula EKonrote na yabaki kei na drau ka ra daramaka Nvakamatanitu tu vakagalala 50 ni noda matanitu ena tiko yani na nodra sota kei Oqori na nodra rai na Minisita ni Bisinisi, Saravanua, nodra vale ni matanitu ena vinivo ena roka karawa Veivoli kei na Veilakoyaki, Faiyaz Koya ena noda vosa tiko Vakarauwai sa oti. me vaka ni roka ni kuila ni ena soqo ni marautaki ni siga kei Viti mai na Churchill park E sureti ira kina na noda vanua. e Lautoka. ivakalesilesi vakamatanitu Vakaraitaka kina ko Per- E sega ni tarovi keda ia esa solia vei keda e levu na gaunis- mai na liuliu ni matanitu, esitedi Konrote ni dua na ala meda qarava kina na soqo ni marau oqo me vaka e yaco Sivika ni Bose Lawa ka siga vinaka ni soqo na siga ena veiyasai Viti. vaka kina oira na leweni oqo em vaka ni kauta vata Marautaka ko Minisita Koya na nodra rawa ni marautaka Palimedi, kece mai na lewe ni vanua na lewei Viti ena veiyasana na soqo oqo edina ni tiko na Era surety talega na mata dui kaikai me ra mai ma- Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama kei Peresitedi Jioji Konrote ena nodra ivakaro kei na ivakasala ni COVID-19. ni matanitu mai na vei- rautaka na yabaki 50 ni soqo vata na lewe ni Palimedi kei ira na veiliuliu ni soqosoqo vakacakacaka Lagiti ira na lewenivania era veiqaravi tiko ena yalayala ni vanuatani ena talai mai noda matanitu. ena kena marautaki vata na yabaki 50 ni tu galala nei Viti ka vakayacori e noda vanua ena nodra cuqena ka yalo dina ena nodra itavi. State House e Suva. iTaba: FELIX LESINAIVALU kina noda vanua mera

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Ko ira na lewenivanua ivakalesilesi vakamatanitu ena nodra maji ena tauni e Labasa ena soqo ni marautaki ni siga ni tu galala kei Viti. Sa ka bibi na drotini kei Viti: PM Bainimarama NANISE NEIMILA “Ni ko sa sotava tiko na veitemaki (baleta ni sa temaki au na veisisivi kilai vinaka tu o koya, nodra me ‘u curu), sa dua dina na itavi levu buli edua na drotini kei Viti kau vakasamataka sara vakavinaka ena 50 na yabaki sa oti ka sa ena gauna o ya. Au a vinakata me ‘u Ko ira na itabagone ena soqo ni kena E marautaki na yabaki 50 ni tu galala nei Viti ka dokai vei Tessa McKenzie me tovolea kau raica na kuila e vuravura bau digitaki me dua e soli na nona kau vakasamataka vakavinaka. “ e Ba. iTaba: RUPENI WAQAVONO metali ni vakananumi kei Viti ena “Me tekivu ena, au nanuma me ‘u MEREANI GONEDUA soqo ni marautaki ni yabaki 50 ni maroroya na kuila ni duavata baleta tugalala kei Viti. oqori na noda itukutuku makawa. i rekitaka tiko o Viti na Ko Mckenzie edua na qasevuli Na itukutuku makawa e tiki ni nomu ika 50 ni kena yabaki ni ena nodra gauna ni cakacaka ka cakava ka na sega ni rawa ni o vei- Ntugalala, e veirauti ga me mani vakasaqara edua na vanua me sautaka.” da vakasamataka na sala e rawa ni mai lewena ena 1961 ni bera ni mai “Ena itukutuku makawa kece sara, tara cake kina o keda na kaiviti, vakaitavitaki koya ena veisisivi ni e tiko eso na ka vinaka kei na so na ka meda qarauna ka vakarokoroko kuila ni bera na soqo ni tugalala ena ka ca ka o vulica mai na itukutuku taka na kena vakayagataki na 1970. makawa. Kevaka e tiko eso na cala, iyaunibula. Sa yabaki 85 okoya ka se nanumi o sa na vuli mai na cala oqori ka ke- Mai vakoto oqori na mala ni dei vinaka voli na veika era vakaya- vaka e tiko eso na ka e lako vinaka, o nodra vosa na Minisita ni Ita- cora ena 50 na yabaki sa oti kei na sa na tara cake o ya. “ bagone kei na Qito,Parveen Ku- kena taleitaki vei ira. E tiko o McKenzie ena kedra mal- mar Bala ena nodra vakaitavi ena “Au vakabauta ni bibi e dua na kui- iwa na 32 era a ciqoma na metali ni soqo ni veiqaravi ni tugalala kei la ki na dua na matanitu baleta ni sa vakananumi ena soqo ni kena soli ka Viti mai Ba vaka e dua na nomu ivakatakilakila vakayacori ena vale ni matanitu ena Ko Paraiminisita Bainimarama kei Tessa McKenzie ena nona mai ciqoma na Kaya okoya mera dau nanumi na ka nomu ivakatakilakila,” e kaya o macawa sa oti ena gauna ni marau nona metali ena soqo ni vakananumi kei Viti ena kena marautaki na yabaki 50 itagagone kei na nodra yaga kina McKenzie. nei Viti ika 50. ni tu galala kei Viti. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA vanua o Viti baleta ni oira oqori era na qai veiliutaki main a vei- gauni e liu sab era mai. Vakaraitaka ko Minisita Bala ni Marautaki na veitokoni ki na bisinisi lalai veivakauqeti tiko vei ira na ita- VILIAME TIKOTANI bagone mera vakaqaqa tiko mera taura na itavi n4i veiliutaki ka marau sara vakalevu ko Paraiminisita mera veimurimuri en aka vinaka Voreqe Bainimarama ena gauna ni soqo vei ira kei Viti. A ni kakana e Viti me marautaki kina na “Ia me vaka ni ra sa iliuliu era sa 50 na yabaki ni tu galala kei Viti se Fiji Day . tubu cake tiko kina na iliuliu tale “Au marau vakalevu niu raica e vuqa na eso,” e kaya o Minisita Bala. tamata ka ra a kauta mai na nodra bisinisi ena “Oqo ena vakarautaka na veil- Fiji Day ,” e kaya o koya. iutaki e yavutaki tiko ena kena “E vakaraitaka na yalo ni tamata e Viti, na yavutaki kei na veiqaravi ka va- igu kei na uqe kei na yaloqaqa e taura me karautaka na vatavata dodonu me tekivutaki kina e dua na bisinisi ka me tubu.” baleta na tarai cake ni matanitu.” “Na nomu qaqa o ya na qaqa nei Viti, — Kuria o Minisita Bala ni a maka- baleta ni rekitaki iko vakalevu o Viti ena taka okoya ni ka bibi me da nanu- nomu dau marautaki Viti.” ma tiko ni sai ira na itabagone era Kaya ko Paraiminisita Bainimarama ni dau dusimaki Viti me ra bula vaka- oqo e dua dina na veivakamarautaki — sega taki ira, sai ira na itabagone era sa walega ni noda yacova yani na ika 50 ni ya- tubu cake tiko ena nodra bula ka baki ni tu galala, ia mai na bula nei Viti kei ra tubu cake tiko ena maqosa ni na yalo vaka-Viti. veiliutaki me ra tara cake e dua na “Ni ko ni sa tu kece oqo ena gauna edua na matanitu. leqa ni mate levu e dewa totolo tiko oqo, ka A tiko talega ena soqo o ya na Ko Paraiminisita Bainimarama kei Mary Bainimarama na nodra lewenivale ena soqo ni Siga kei Viti kei ira na gone ena sa uqeti keimami me veitokoni kina veike- musu keke ni vakaloma vinaka. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI iliuliu ni Matabose ni Tauni e Ba muni ena ka oni volitaka ka veivuke ena o Dipti Sharma, Tui Ba Ratu Fili- kena buli e dua na yalo dina ni bula raraba “Na lovos, na curries, na qito, na veivaka- na gauna eda na rawa ni lesu tale kina. Me moni Nale Lagivala, Peresitedi ni vakalewenivanua,” kaya ko PM marautaki, na jokeliti — sa ka talei me laurai. yacova na gauna oya, sa rawa ni da marau- Soqosoqo ni Bisinisi e Ba ko Mr “Oqo e dua na ka eda dau calata eso sara, ka Ena gauna ga eda qarauna kina na kena yawa, taka vata na siga oqori ena vanua oqo, vata Dinesh Patel. sa dua na ka eda gadreva. e solia vei keda na inuinui me baleta e dua kei iko.”

Vakaraubuka 16 ni Okotova, 2020 7 VULA I BALOLO LAILAI VAKARAUBUKA 16 NI OKOTOVA 2020 - KA 16 NI TABANA - KA 11 NI VOLA Noda Viti

Sarava cake toka oqori ena vakarokoroko vakamataivalu ko Talatala Samisoni Vugakoto, ka veiqaravi tiko vakaitalatala ena Republic of Fiji Military Forces na kena vakarewataki na drotini vou nei Viti ena ena ka 10 ni Okotova, 1970 e Albert Park, Suva. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI

Cereka toka na drotini vou ko Talatala Samisoni Vugakoto ni bera ni vakarewataki. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI

Sa uruca toka oqori Ko Lt Col (Ret’d) Sakiusa Raivoce drotini na Union Jack ena soqo ni tu galala kei Viti se Independence Day ena Albert Ko Peresitedi Jioji Konrote kei Lieutenant colonel Sakiusa Raivoce ni oti nodra mai ciqoma na nodra metali ni vakananumi kei Viti. iTaba: ?? Park e Suva ena 10 ni Okotova, 1970. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI YABAKI 50 NA TU GALALA KEI VITI Cadra cake ko Viti VILIAME TIKOTANI ena ivalu me valuta na veisau ni tiki sa oti.. rawa me sogo na noda iyalayala kauwa, ka ni keirau sa pooled na draki ka taqomaka na noda wasa- “Ni kua sa dau wasea o keda nikua, eda se dua tikoga na vanua neirau taledi, keirau sa tara cake na lomani 50 na yabaki sa wasa,” e kaya ko Peresitedi Kon- na lewenivanua e Viti, me da sa gadrevi vakalevu duadua e vura- kina e dua na matanitu; eda sa oti, o keda na kaiviti kei na rote. vakatauvatani ena gauna ni vei- vura ena saravanua. “ vakamacalataka na ibalebale dina Elewenivanua raraba eda sa “O keda na ‘hub’ se na loga ni digidigi ka vaka kina na noda Vakaraitaka ko Peresitedi Kon- ni dua na kai Viti. laveta cake na noda veiqaravi ka veika vakailavo ena ceva ni Pasi- dodonu vakatamata ena yavu ni rote ni noda qaqa e sega ni caka- Ko Lt Col(Ret’d) Sakiusa Raivo- yacova edua na vanua ka sega ni fika, na iliuliu ena veivukayaki, vakavulewa kei Viti. cakataka ki na kalougata se ma- ce erau curu vata kei Peresitedi bau tadrai vakadua. veika vakailavo, vakauitukutuku, E kaya o Peresitedi Konrote ni digi, e tomana o koya. Konrote ena 1966 ka talanoataka Oqori na mala ni nodra vosa na kei na tekinolaji, veisau, kei na ratou sa qaqa oti na noda toa ni “Sa yaco mai baleta ni o ira na vakalekaleka na nona a vakaita- Peresitedi Jioji Konrote ena nodra vevoli kei na bisinisi. vala mai na qito levu ni vuravura noda tamata, ena nodra kaukauwa vi ena uruci ni drotini na Union vosa ena soqo ni vakananumi ni Kaya ko Peresitedi Konrote ni se World Olympic Games ka ra kei na kila duidui, era sa qalotaki Jack ni bera ni qai vakarewataki yabaki 50 ni noda vanua. da sa vakarabailevutaka na noda dara mai na koula e domodra. Viti yani ki liu, ena kilai kei na na drotini vou nei Viti na Banner “O keda e dua na dau cau levu ki veitaratara ni veivakatorocaketaki “Eda sa dau qito tu ki na soqoni unknowingly,” a kaya o koya. Blue. Rau taba vata ni oti na soli na veiqaravi veisaututaki e vura- lelevu. Eda sa biuta tu e dakuda lelevu ni vuravura raraba kei na “Baleta ni keirau sa duavata, ni nona metali ena vakananumi ni vura, ka dua na iliuliu e vuravura na veidredre kei na leqa vakapoli- vei qito e yaco. Me vaka ni sa baleta ni keirau a cakacaka vakau- yabaki 50 ni tu galala nei Viti.

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