WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2020 l 16 PAGES l ISSUE 18 VOL 11 l WWW.FIJI.GOV.FJ Fijijj Focus
PM BAINIMARAMA COMMISSIONS
WATER PROJECT
RIGHT: Ranadi Waqanitavuki fills a cup of water from the newly-installed tap water at Tavuki Village in Kadavu. BOTTOM: Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama during the commisioning of the new water project on Kadavu Island. Photos: NANISE NEIMILA
NANISE NEIMILA the new piped water system.” With the commissioning a OR many women like Ra- $189,803 water project by Prime nadi Waqanitavuki of Ta- Minister Voreqe Bainimarama Fvuki village in Kadavu ac- last week, the head of govern- cessing clean and safe water will ment is reassuring all Fijians that be beneficial for her family and Government is working towards village too. achieving its Sustainable Devel- Having to carry water in buck- opment Goal (SDG) 6 by ensur- ets over the past few years will ing that Fijians have access to be a thing of the past for villagers clean water and sanitation. in Tavuki after the commission- The 160 villagers will now have ing of their new water project. access to a clean, safe and prop- “We are grateful to the govern- erly piped water system. ment for facilitating the com- While commissioning the fully- pletion of this new water piped funded Government project, PM system that will not only ease the Bainimarama said villagers will burden for us villagers but wom- now be able to access clean and en in particular.” safe drinking water from the “There were frequent water cuts comfort of their own homes. in the past and for us women we Prime Minister Bainimarama depend on water for cooking, fetching drinking water for chil- dren but now it will be easy with CONTINUES ON PAGE 3 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 INSIDE ‘The ocean - a piece
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Dakuitoga awarded of who we are’ FELIX LESINAIVALU on to run our modern economy would never for his service -13 arrive to Fiji, and many of our Fijian-made ex- Patterson dedicates THE ocean is more than Fiji’s bridge to ports would never ship throughout the world. the world, it represents a precious piece of “Instead, we can rely on maritime charts of medal to the people of who we are as a people. It feeds us.” properly surveyed waters to navigate through- evuka “ L -11 This was highlighted by Prime Minister out our 1.3 million square kilometres of Fijian Voreqe Bainimarama during the Fiji Hydro- ocean. That matters a great deal in normal graphic Service (FHS) golden jubilee recep- times and in times of crisis, when vessels must tion held recently at the Royal Fiji Yacht Club. urgently ship relief supplies to isolated re- “As a blue economy, we depend on the FHS gions.” to allow ships to safely navigate our ocean and “I know we’re here to celebrate a half cen- keep Fiji at the cutting-edge of ocean science. tury of service given by the FHS to Fiji. But For thousands of years the ocean was Fiji’s tonight, I want to speak about the future of the Voreqe only bridge to the world. Even as we’ve em- vast ocean Fijians are entrusted with protect- Bainimarama As a blue economy, braced the modern might of large-scale com- ing.” mercial air travel, shipping for Fiji is more Prime Minister Bainimarama said the ocean we depend on the Fiji critical today than ever.” regulates the climate and actually helps stop Hydrographic Service to “In a usual year, we import more than 80,000 global warming from becoming worse but even allow ships to safely navigate of those massive twenty-foot containers we see the ocean is beset by devastating challenges. our ocean and keep Fiji at on the cargo ships in our major ports. On top of “Overfishing, pollution, and climate change the cutting-edge of ocean that we import another 400,000 tonnes of loose all threaten to strip our ocean bare, putting the science. For thousands of cargo,” Prime Minister Bainimarama said. future of every Fijian, along with every other years the ocean was Fiji’s He added that without well-mapped ports, all person on Earth, at risk.” Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama during the Fiji only bridge to the world. that food and those supplies, construction ma- Fiji has been a strong advocate on the global Hydrographic Service (FHS) golden jubilee reception at the Even as we’ve embraced terials, vehicles, and other vital goods we rely stage for the preservation of ocean health. Royal Fiji Yacht Cluba Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU the modern might of large- scale commercial air travel, shipping for Fiji is more critical today than ever.
Voreqe Bainimarama Prime Minister Numbers 80K Is the number of 20 foot containers imported in a year. On top of that 400K tonnes of loose cargo is also imported in a year.
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Frank Bainimarama @FijiPM Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama with the Cuvulaca family outside their newly-built home at Tavuki Village on Kadavu. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA Welcome back to the fight, @ JohnKerry. I remember the optimism of 2016, when you and Cuvulaca lauds assistance in building family home I had the privilege of signing the #ParisAgreement. Nearly five years NANISE NEIMILA tion, maintenance of small engine know where to get the money to and be safe from in the future.” on, I look forward to working with repairs and plumbing and is a joint construct another home,” Mrs Cu- While commissioning the newly- you again to deliver young people in T was an emotional day for partnership between the Ministry vulaca said. built home, Prime Minister Voreqe Fiji and around the world a climate- Tarisi Cuvulaca and her family of iTaukei Affairs, Fiji National “My husband is partially blind Bainimarama highlighted that pro- secure future. Iafter they received the keys for University (FNU) and United and my son is physically disabled.” grams as such would promote so- their newly-built home which was Nations Development Program “I am thankful to the Fijian Gov- cio-economic development by cre- Contact constructed under the Community (UNDP). ernment, the Fiji National Univer- ating opportunities for investment. Sub Editor: Prashila Devi Manager Vernacular: Viliame Tikotani Learning Alternative programme. The Cuvulaca family were one of sity and United Nations Devel- The Head of Government said Virendra Lal Under this programme, 100 those whose homes were destroyed opment Programme (UNDP) for that through such programmes North office: Level 3 Macuata House, Labasa West office: Level 1 Ratu Nauliano House, Koroivalu youths from the 75 villages in the during TC Harold and they have introducing such programmes to youths can access the appropriate nine district of Kadavu will be been living in a tent. However, benefit families like us.” skills and knowledge for disaster Contacts: Suva: 3301806 / West: 6700086 / 9905965 building homes that have been af- with assistance of the programme, “I would also like to acknowledge rehabilitation and contribute to North: 8811276 / 9905971 fected by the Tropical Cyclone villagers were able to build their the village elders for their assis- the National Development Plan Fax: 3305139/3304663 [email protected] Harold. new home within six weeks only. tance to the youths to ensure that through Inclusive Socio-Economic @FijianGovt The programme will upskill youth “After the destruction of our we were able to stay in a home that Development and Transformation- Fijian Government visit us at www.fiji.gov.fj in carpentry, solar panel installa- home during TC Harold, I didn’t can withstand category 4 cyclones al Strategic Thrusts.
2 Wednesday November 25, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS PM commissions new water project Families grateful for FROM PAGE 1 adds that the Government has done their part in providing a reli- able system which would supply relocation assistance water to them but the onus was NANISE NEIMILA on the villagers to utilise this re- source wisely. EVEN families of Narikoso Village in “A broken water system is a Kadavu became the third successful health disaster waiting to happen. Srelocation project in Fiji for those af- Water must be kept pure and safe, fected by the adversities of climate change. and that requires us to constantly The $1.2 million initiative, which was fully monitor and assess the systems funded by the European Union and German that are in place. We need to be Agency for International Cooperation and sure that the systems are resil- Development, will ensure the families are not ient and will continue to function affected by rising sea levels. through storms and other natural It is also one of the 48 relocation projects disasters. But we need to be sure identified by the Fijian Government as the that they continue to function most vulnerable. properly even when they are not Thirty-eight year old Siteri Vuidreu was under stress.” emotional and grateful to the EU and GIZ in “This new system was tested partnership with the Fijian Government for during Tropical Cyclone Harold, their support and assistance towards her fam- and it emerged with only minor ily’s relocation. damage. Harold did not take your “Every time there was a surge in the tide our Siteri Vuidreu with her husband and two sons in front of their newly-constructed home. They are one of the seven water because it had been secured home would be half submerged in water and families who are part of the relocation project at Narikoso Village, on Kadavu Island. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA through better infrastructure. As we would have to swim out,” Ms Vuidreu any of us who have reached a cer- said. more prosperous future and to contribute to in the future, not merely to exist as a dot on tain age knows, everything breaks “I am so happy that we can now relocate and the economy of the country.” a map. The people will always be here in down just a little over time. I wish start a new beginning. This is a testimonial Prime Minister Bainimarama said; “In Fiji, Narikoso. But when they gaze across their I could do all the things I could for future generations that climate change is when we build back, we build back better as village, they must not only see a village; they do when I was 25 years old, but real and has affected the way we live.” it is not enough to simply move a village. must see a better future.” I can’t.” Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama com- “The new structures in Narikoso are built to In addition, the Integrated Human Resource The Head of Government high- mended the EU and its donor partners GIZ withstand a category-4 storm. We pray that Development Programme (IHRDP) will pro- lighted that water systems age, and said the homes are made to withstand your homes will never be called on to re- vide economic opportunities for Narikoso too, and when they do, we need category-4 cyclones. sist those kinds of winds. But if those winds villagers through a $27,000 allocation to the to fix them. “Narikoso is the third village we have relo- come, these houses will remain standing. In Matanarua Co-operative. “The difference between water cated and every successful relocation gives the sunlight of the next day, your village will Through the program the villagers will re- systems and people is that we can hope and encouragement to the remaining be here, just as it was,” he said. ceive 200 laying hens, 100 chickens for meat, actually make water systems like villages.” “But it also means we build back better with plus feeding equipment from Pacific Feed, a new again. That is what the Water “It is the Government’s job to support the an integrated approach to economic develop- 1000 litre cooler and 500 litre freezer from Authority of Fiji has done here. efforts of the people in this village and oth- ment. When we relocate a village—or part Brij Lal and an outboard engine and a genera- For years you have had to suffer ers to have a better life today, to look to a of a village—we want that village to thrive tor from ASCO Motors. intermittent water supply. You never knew when you could draw water and when you couldn’t.” Village safe from sea-level rise with new sea-wall
NANISE NEIMILA adapt to how our planet is changing due to climate change. ILLAGERS of Namuana “These investments are critical for Village in Kadavu have Fijian communities’ long-term abil- Vlauded Government’s assis- ity to remain safe and productive. Fiji tance with the construction of 150 will endure whatever is thrown at us metres of geo-systemic SandBag and we will adapt to the new normal protection and another 100 metres of of a warming world. We will not grin Boulder protection. and bear this struggle, we will act to An emotional and delighted La- save ourselves.” venia Viono who is part of the 50 “Abroad, we are leading the world families that make up the Namuana towards a better, more sustainable village community thanked the Fi- path; a future of net-zero carbon jian Government for their assistance emissions. At home, we are adapting in constructing their village seawall. to the climate-fuelled devastation at “Before the construction of this sea- our doorstep.” wall during high-tide or storm surge, Since 2014, the Government has in- water encroaches into the village vested over $5million in protecting causing flooding.” over 2,200 kilometres of vulnerable Prime Minister Voreqe Bainima- coastal areas in Fiji through a mix rama, while commissioning the of artificial and nature-based solu- seawall, said the worsening storms, tions.” longer droughts, heavier rains and Prime Minister Bainimarama also rising seas together represent the reassured the villagers of Namuana greatest threat we have ever faced as that the Government builds to cy- a country. clone resilient standards. Here on Kadavu’s coast in Namuana “When we build, we build to cy- Village, the encroaching tides have clone resilient standards, when com- inflicted a heavy cost. munities are in need, we build sea- With a cost of a little over $600,000, walls and we relocate communities. PM Bainimarama added that the sea- And when we rebuild a strong Fijian wall represents an effort at “climate economy, we build a stronger and Namuana villagers on Kadavu have lauded Government’s assistance with the construction of 150 metres of geo-systemic adaptation, basically, Fiji’s ability to safer Fiji. It’s that simple.” SandBag protection and another 100 metres of Boulder protection. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA
Wednesday November 25, 2020 3 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; NATIONAL MATTERS visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 New facility will set educational ‘Beware of what your standards for all Fjians kids see on the internet’ NAISE NEIMILA MEREANI GONEDUA their time in school but has called on parents to the net. Do we ever bother to find out?” HE accomplishments ensure safety while children are out of school. Minister Akbar called on parents to relook at and achievements of HE Minister for Education, Heritage and “There are a lot of things that happen that how they are raising their children and ensure Tthe Gujarat Education Arts Rosy Akbar has called on parents to affects our children and the gadgets we talk that children are always kept safe. Society was recognised for Tbe aware of what their children see on about are phone access to the internet and She stressed that the primary role of a parent setting the standard for edu- the internet. non-supervision of how your children use this is to be aware of what their children are doing, cation in our country. Officiating at the graduation ceremony for device is causing all these social problems that where they go to and who they are friends with. While commissioning the the Conservatorium of Dance in Nadi recently, we have. The Minister also called on the graduates to $5million state of the art ed- Minister Akbar highlighted the changing times “We must protect our children. Parents we inspire other young Fijians everywhere they go ucation facility at Mahatma and how social media has become a huge influ- must be very vigilant and mindful on how they and also urged them to become job creators as Ghandi Memorial School in ence in every person’s lives especially children. use their mobile phones. they move on with their lives. Suva, Prime Minister Voreqe She highlighted that students spend most of “What do they do there, what do they surf on Bainimarama said this new facility will set a standard for education in the country. “We need to set high stand- ards for our children, and we Japanese exhibition need to set high standards for ourselves—for the quality of our instruction, for the way on display we design and equip our fa- AZARIA FAREEN cilities, and for the example we set.” HE opening of the ‘Japanese Design “What our children absorb Today 100’, Moving Exhibition, is from their teachers is as Tanother fine opportunity to appreciate important as what they are contemporary Japanese culture through Japa- taught at home. Teachers nese design whilst strengthening diplomatic may impart knowledge and relations between Fiji and Japan. information through instruc- In opening the exhibition, Minister for Edu- tion. They may help children cation, Heritage and Arts Rosy Akbar high- develop critical-thinking lighted “the 100 product designs on display skills, analytical ability and in this exhibition, give us an insight into Japa- problem-solving. They may nese culture, which we are rather fortunate help children develop per- to experience, particularly under the travel severance by challenging restrictions of this current COVID-19 pan- them with new assignments. demic”. They may teach leadership, “I know that there are only 100 product de- teamwork and collaboration signs on display today and this is not exhaus- through sports and group tive of the tremendous design and innovation projects and extracurricular that Japan is globally respected for in the activities.” technology, automotive, medical and educa- However, Prime Minister tional sectors,” Minister Akbar said. Bainimarama added that “I understand that 89 of these product de- children can absorb values signs are available in Japan today and the and behaviours from their remaining 11 represent Japanese product de- teachers, just as they do from signs over the last few decades.” their parents and grandpar- “When we do travel to Japan, I believe the ents. sheer vastness and uniqueness of the ar- “If their teachers are just chitecture and the cultural experience will and fair, the children will overwhelm our imagination in ways that this learn justice and fairness. If exhibition can only ignite in our minds,” she their teachers are patient and added. kind, the children will learn Japan’s Ambassador to Fiji, Omura Masa- patience and kindness.” hiro said the exhibition was first organised in With more than 900 stu- 2004 and has been touring the world for the dents expected to benefit last 10 years. from this new investment, “It is now here at MHCC, Suva in Fiji, with Gujarat Education Society its newly organized version, in the year of Fi- of Fiji President Kamlesh ji’s 50th independence anniversary as well as Kumar says the complex in- the 50th anniversary of the establishment of cludes new labs with modern diplomatic relations between Japan and Fiji,” equipment as well as a new Mr Masahiro said. library and extra classrooms “Japanese Design Today100” features 100 of for technical drawing and the finest examples of Japanese design with other classes. a focus on everyday products. The design of Mr Kumar says with the household products acts as a mirror, reflecting additional classrooms, the the life of our society and the personal life- school will be able to place styles of individuals.” an additional stream of class- “By looking at these designs, it is possible to es in the future which would get an overall picture of Japanese life today increase the student capacity which also shows a vivid picture of the hopes at the school. and dreams of the people who use the prod- He adds the completion of ucts, and the designers and corporations who this project was a major chal- create them,” Mr Masahiro added. lenge for them where the big- Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Rosy Akbar with Japan’s Ambassador to Fiji, Omura Masahiro during the gest obstacle was funding. opening of the ‘Japanese Design Today 100’, Moving Exhibition. Photo: AZARIA FAREEN
4 Wednesday, November 25, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 Fiji Ports staff receive bonus, dividend payout
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VER 150 employees of Fiji Ports Corporation OLimited (FPCL) and Fiji Shipbuilding and Heavy Indus- tries Limited (FSHIL) received a bonus and Dividend pay-out amounting to $203,210. Chair of Fiji Ports Corporation Ltd and Permanent Secretary for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport, Shaheen Ali, speaking to the 159 staff during the pay-out, said each and every employee of Fiji Ports Corporation Limited (FPCL) chairperson and Permanent Secretary for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport, Shaheen Ali with FPCL and Fiji Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries FPCL has contributed one way or Limited (FSHIL) staff. Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU another to the achievements of the company and are the pillars that the most challenging years they Aitken Spence, is giving results.” deliverables of their strategic plan the highest ever profitability in the have made FPCL the strong or- have had and they are reminded of “The divestment secured the is the reallocation of the existing history of FPCL in 2019.” ganisation it is today. the important role they play in Fi- partnership of long-term investors Suva Port. Mr Piyasena said as a leading “You may not realise it, but the ji’s economic recovery by creating in FPCL that has contributed to FPCL chief executive officer organisation in the private part- work you do, your contribution a modern and vibrant trading port. the development of FPCL’s asset Vajira Piyasena said in 2019 the nership they have increased share- – in whatsoever role – the min- “The decision of the Fijian Gov- base and continues the improve- financial performance of FPCL holder value and as a result their ute you enter our gates, or doors, ernment four years ago, to enter ment of Fiji’s sea ports, including continued to be strong with high staff will share a part of the suc- makes a huge difference and it is into a Public Private Partnership its expansion, modernisation and returns to their shareholders. cess by receiving the bonus pay- your commitment that has brought (PPP) by divesting shares to Fiji development of specialised facili- “The achievement was made ment while they will pay over $16 us here today.” National Provident Fund and to an ties. possible due to having a commit- million to their shareholders. Mr Ali said 2020 has been one of overseas specialised port operator, Mr Ali added that one of the key ted team. We were able to deliver Students urged to forge a future Govt initiative hailed with obedience NANISE NEIMILA
PLEASE, don’t spend your school days as a bully or as a disobedient student. “Don’t spend your time looking down on others.” “Don’t waste your life pretending you are su- perior to anyone due to circumstances of birth, or any other superficial reason.” This was the message by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while officiating at the opening of Ratu Kadavulevu School Stake- holders Workshop in Tailevu earlier this month. Prime Minister Bainimarama did not mince his words when he addressed students, teach- ers, old scholars and the school committee members adding that “this workshop will not take us backwards – let me be clear on that”. “There is an old stigma of privilege and entitle- ment around this institution that serves no one and must be shed. This is the start of something new; the beginning of a better, more inclusive, and even more impressive RKS community; a school where our students are focussed solely on their studies, their sports, and on how they Minister for Commerce Trade Tourism and Transport Faiyaz Koya with Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) concessional loans recipients in Nadi. can honour this institution’s long and proud Photo: RUPENI WAQAVONO legacy of service to Fiji.” RUPENI WAQAVOINO Prime Minister Bainimarama highlighted the shores a few months ago. “At the moment I have noticed that there need for students to learn as much from their HE Fijian Government’s Micro “Most of our income comes from tourism, are only three items that are selling out teachers as they do at home maybe more. And Small and Medium Enterprise COVID-19 has had a bad impact on our in- fast in the market, that is the ‘masi’, mats the example set by teachers can set students on T(MSME) concessional loans have dustry so we almost went bankrupt because and the traditional Fijian fan (iri ni Daku). a course that defines their life, for good or for been widely acknowledged especially we are depending on the tourist dollar,” Ms Those are the three main items I will invest ill. by Fijians who have benefitted from the Sharma said. in using this loan.” “Today it is your task at this workshop to deter- scheme. While seeing businesses like hers that de- The Minister for Commerce Trade Tour- mine how RKS can play its role in that national With up to $15million worth of loans dis- pend on tourism collapse, she counts herself ism and Transport Faiyaz Koya during his effort; that unending journey to build a better bursed so far, the initiative aims towards as- lucky to be injected with a $7000 capital to visit in Nadi met with the recipients at the nation, a stronger nation, a Fiji for all Fijians.” piring entrepreneurs – including those who revive her business. Nadi handicraft centre to see how the loans RKS acting Principal Naisa Toko thanked may have been laid off, but have particular “These MSME concessional loans have have assisted them. the Government for its continuous support in skills to start their own business. been very helpful to me like buying my Mrs Ravonu thanked Minister Koya and funding the campus with the new dining hall, The concessional loans also gives the re- stocks and paying my rent here at the Nadi the Fijian Government for having faith in kitchen, and boilers including biology labs and cipients working capital needs that will as- handicraft centre. It is very timely and today small businesses in the tourism sector. the dormitories. sist them with their business. I want to thank the Fijian Government for “We really found hardship during this Mr Cama also acknowledged the Prime Min- For Ranjeeta Sharma, the loan has been a its assistance” first five months because our customers are ister’s vision for ensuring that all Fijians access dream come true as the idea of losing her Fellow handicraft centre vendor Tokasa mainly tourists. Today we have to change quality and affordable education around the business and closing down shop begun Ravonu also received $7000 to assist her our products and things that we are selling country. haunting her since COVID-19 reached our business during these hard times. to suit the local market.”
Wednesday November 25, 2020 5 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 Fijians reminded of
true spirit of diwali Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama officially opens the new audiology room at Colonial War Memorial NANISE NEIMILA live in solidarity with their fellow Fijians, of our people have become a source of har- Hospital (CWMH). Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU to cooperate for the common good.” mony among Fijians. S the world grapples with the “It has been a noble undertaking for this “Celebrations like Diwali have become COVID-19 pandemic, Fiji has nation, and we should be proud. We truly national celebrations, where families open- First ever audiology been a shining light for humanity looked out for each other—and that is the ly share their festivities with their friends Awith this momentum Fijians around the ultimate expression of light and goodness.” and neighbours, enriching our national room for Fiji country are reminded to commemorate “Diwali calls on us to strengthen our character with the universal values and the festival of lights as triumph of good bonds and reaffirm our commitment to age-old wisdom found in every faith.” FELIX LESINAIVALU over evil. family, friendship, goodwill and a brighter “All those who seek to share in Diwali This was the message by Prime Minister future for our country.” celebrations should do so – light candles, HE new audiology room at Co- Voreqe Bainimarama as he delivered his Prime Minister Bainimarama reaffirmed illuminate your houses, enjoy the fire- lonial War Memorial Hospital Diwali message to all Fijians during the Governments’ commitment though the Fi- works, join in the feasts of your friends T(CWMH) will give our medical annual celebration. jian Constitution guaranteeing every Fijian and neighbours as they celebrate, and show professionals the ability to spot hearing “This Diwali, our people are safe—and the right to practise their faith free from the the world yet again that we are a people of problems early and to manage treatment they are safe because Fijians summoned yoke of discrimination. Through our em- light and learning and goodness.” in an efficient way. the light within them to sacrifice and to brace of religious freedom, the many faiths Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama, while commissioning the first ever audiol- ogy room in Fiji, said, “We will now have a much better ability to spot hearing im- pairments early and treat them effectively thanks to this modern audiology room, which has been funded completely by the Republic of Korea through the Korea In- ternational Co-operation Agency.” Prime Minister Bainimarama added any Fijian who suspects they have ear and hearing problems can receive a free hear- ing test at the CWMH. “Until now, there was no hearing-test fa- cility in public hospitals, so parents had to pay for treatment in private facilities.” “I believe that hearing is so basic to a person’s quality of life that the Govern- ment must provide the means to detect hearing loss as early as possible.” Prime Minister Bainimarama said this is in keeping with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2018 which gives all per- sons with disabilities the right to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health, the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Qian Bo cut a cake to mark 45 years of diplomatic relations between Fiji and the People’s Republic of same range, quality and standard of free China. Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU or affordable health care and programmes, the right to special health care designed to minimise and prevent further disabilities, Fiji marks 45 years of diplomatic relations with China and the right to health services as close as FELIX LESINAIVALU “China has helped us while you bat- possible to their own communities. tled your own challenges at home. He also commended the work CWM has FIJI has benefitted greatly from This is testament to your staunch done to provide comfortable and peaceful the cooperation and partner- commitment to Fiji and our com- space for patients and their visitors. “ship with People’s Republic of mon aspirations. China has keenly “For many years, hospitals were austere China.” supported our development and pro- and forbidding places for family mem- Speaking during a dinner commem- gress including efforts to attain our bers, and even a bit frightening to patients. orating the 45th year of diplomatic Sustainable Development Goals,” But today, hospitals are making great ef- relations between Fiji and the Peo- Mr Karan said. forts to maintain a cheerful and welcom- ple’s Republic of China, acting per- He stated that Fiji welcomes Chi- ing environment.” manent secretary for Foreign Affairs na’s Five-Year Plan for 2021–2025, Yogesh Karan said that the friendly now being drafted, which may con- relations between Fiji and the Peo- tain concrete measures to help real- ple’s Republic of China, reflects on ise climate ambitious targets. the premise of mutual respect for Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainima- sovereignty and cooperation. rama, Chinese Ambassador to Fiji “As we celebrate 45 years of Qian Bo and the officials from the friendly relations between our two Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs at- countries, we must also reflect on tended the commemoration event. I believe that hearing is so the premise on which our strong and Mr Bo commended the China and basic to a person’s quality of steadfast relations was forged. Fiji relations as being the best in his- life that the Government “Fiji has benefitted greatly from tory and it being the model for re- our cooperation and partnership with lations between China and Pacific must provide the means China in various fields including Island Countries. to detect hearing loss as Agriculture, Infrastructure, Defence, “Both countries are strong support- early as possible. Health, Trade & Investment, people ers of multilateralism, UN Peace- to people exchange, Sports, Educa- keeping operations and tackling of Voreqe Bainimarama tion and most recently, the provision global climate change, playing im- Acting permanent secretary for Foreign Affairs Yogesh Karan during a Fijian Prime Minister of medical equipment and supplies portant and constructive role on the dinner commemorating the 45th year of diplomatic relations between to tackle COVID-19. world stage.” Fiji and the People’s Republic of China.
6 Wednesday November 25, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Fiji committed to blue recovery, sustainable future Plastic pollution a AZARIA FAREEN
IJI has been commended for being a regional and global leader on ocean Fmanagement and climate change at global concern the National Stakeholder Workshop on DDRESSING the global plastics gramme (UNEP), World Economic Forum mentary and focused on reducing plastics Fiji’s National Ocean Policy recently. pollution is not only an environ- (WEF), WTO and academia, included 237 pollution and support environment sus- In highlighting this, International Union Ament concern but one that also re- participants from around the world who tainability. for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Re- quires looking at the trade dimensions of had an interest on trade and environment Key discussions also included strategies gional Program Coordinator Andrew Foran plastics. sustainability. for improving transparency, monitoring said “Fiji is also leading on the home front, This was the key message delivered at the Representing Fiji at this virtual dialogue, trade trends, strengthening policy coher- recognising that 98 percent of this nation virtual meeting of the World Trade Organ- Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the ence, identifying the scope for collective is sea, and understanding the vital role the isation (WTO) Committee on Trade and United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador approaches and most importantly close ocean plays in the culture, the lives and the Environment (CTE). Nazhat Shameem Khan highlighted that collaboration with other international pro- livelihoods of its citizens”. The Government of Fiji in collabora- the informal dialogue provides the impetus cesses and efforts. “This national leadership is strongly seen tion with the Government of the People’s to examine how the WTO can contribute The dialogue was supported by the WTO through Fiji’s long standing commitment Republic of China facilitated the virtual to efforts to reduce plastics pollution, sup- secretariat, United Nations Environment to protect 30 percent of its exclusive eco- informal dialogue during the November port a more environmentally sustainable Programme (UNEP) and World Economic nomic zone (EEZ) in an ecologically rep- session of WTO Committee on Trade and plastics trade and transition to a more cir- Forum (WEF) in reaffirming that there resentative network of Marine Protected Environment meeting on November 17, cular economy. will be greater collaboration with current Areas (MPAs),” he said. 2020 to examine the role of trade in sup- The dialogue received a wide range of global efforts especially under UNEP’s “And in 2019 the Fijian Government porting global efforts to address plastics support from WTO member countries who global leadership on addressing plastics made further commitment to sustainably pollution. indicated that it is now time to scale up pollution. manage 100 percent of Fiji’s Ocean, in- The dialogue engaged with experts from efforts and enhance coherence of global cluding its internal waters, archipelagic the United Nations Environment Pro- action to ensure that actions are comple- [email protected] waters, territorial seas, and the exclusive economic zone.” Fiji’s leadership on Ocean management is also highlighted by its commitment to the development of an integrated, holistic Ocean Policy, and these national consulta- tions are a very important component of this development. Speaking at the event, the Attorney- General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said Fiji’s National Ocean Policy will be legislated through the Fijian Government’s upcoming Climate Change Bill. “This policy highlights elements from The Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and participants during the launch of the second round of public consultations on the revised draft of existing national legislation such as the the National Climate Change Bill. Photo: AZARIA FAREEN Environment Management Act, the Ma- rine Spaces Act and the Offshore Fisheries Management Act amongst others,” the A-G Second round of climate change bill consultation underway said. AZARIA FAREEN “This National Ocean Policy builds upon existing legislature and streamlines imple- HE Attorney-General and Minister mentation through a more effective and for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khai- efficient allocation of resources. Fiji may Tyum launched the second round of indeed be a large ocean state, but we should public consultations on the revised draft of be mindful that our patch of the Pacific is the National Climate Change Bill. still only one small part of a much larger, The A-G speaking at the press confer- connected blue economy.” ence last week highlighted that this effort The A-G said the goal of this policy is to to develop legislation intended to improve build a stronger, bluer, and more sustaina- the co-ordination and coherence needed to ble Fijian economy that helps build a wave minimise the impact of such threats on our of momentum that lifts our ocean, our cli- people and economy was underway well mate, and the world economy onto a more before COVID-19 became a household sustainable path. term. “Effective implementation of sustain- “The revised draft of the climate change able ocean management must occur from bill, which is now available online, is the the feet up, where every ordinary citizen result of an effort that has been refocused The A-G stresses that as a vulnerable island nation, we must continue to champion and demonstrate legitimate should be armed with the same working and reinvigorated by the confluence of and evidence-based action drawing on our intimate understanding of the risks we face. knowledge as ocean experts which should threats that now bear down upon us,” the Photo: AZARIA FAREEN guide the way they run their businesses and A-G said. tion,” the A-G said. clarify strategies to minimise Fiji’s expo- also encourage them to be more environ- “In this draft, we considered views con- This is also the first piece of legislation sure to climate change risks,” he added. mentally friendly,” the A-G said. tained in hundreds of submissions received drafted by a small island state that inte- “The provisions of the bill focused on “In the face of these new and worsening from the public through social media plat- grates provisions to support our ability to reducing greenhouse gas emissions are threats, this national ocean policy will serve forms, formal feedback from international achieve our net-zero 2050 target. tailored to both our ambition and our ca- as our compass towards sustainable oceans partners, inputs from cross government “This is alongside a framework to pacity to achieve that ambition by focus- management – at home through action and consultations, and findings from research advance adaptation objectives and help ing on improving sector-specific emissions abroad through advocacy,” he added. into international best practice - the result ensure climate change impacts do not data, setting cumulative national carbon “Though small island economies like our is a draft climate change bill that is unique circumvent our ability to achieve the 2030 budgets, and increasing incentives for low- own have been hardest hit by this pandem- in its scope and implications.” sustainable development goals,” the A-G carbon transition.” ic, we remain committed – now more than “It is the first piece of legislation glob- said. The A-G stressed that as a vulnerable is- ever - to a blue recovery and a sustainable ally to include provisions that recognise “The bill creates new requirements of the land nation, we must continue to champion future by making space for innovative so- and set out a legal process for considering Government to ensure that decisions, in- and demonstrate legitimate and evidence- lutions, including the use of blue bonds, planned relocation of communities as a vestments, budget submissions, proposals, based action drawing on our intimate un- which we believe can play a key role in our legitimate form of climate change adapta- and infrastructure plans account for and derstanding of the risks we face. economic comeback.” Wednesday November 25, 2020 7 NATIONAL MATTERS email: [email protected]; l @Fijian Govt;l Fijian Government;l visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fjl phone: 3301806
PM Bainimarama visits Kadavu Island Prime Minister Voreqe services offered by Justice Bainimarama visited of the Peace for witnessing Kadavu Island last week to documents. commission Government On his last day of tour, projects. Prime Minister Bainimarama During his three day tour commissioned the village Prime Minister Bainimarama relocation project that was commissioned the Tavuki fully-funded by the European water project with the cost Union and German Agency of $189,803.00. About for International Cooperation 160 villagers will now have and Development (GIZ). access to a clean, safe and Seven families of Narikoso properly piped water system. Village in Kadavu became The head of Government part of Fiji’s third successful also opened the Kavala relocation project for those Government station with affected by the adversities a cost of $1.2million. The of climate change. station is an investment The $1.2 million initiative, that the Government has will ensure that the families provided for the people of will no longer be affected by Kadavu to access services rising sea levels. like birth registration, marriage registration and Photos: NANISE NEIMILA
Fijians, 172, leave for Australia under Pacific Labour Scheme About 172 Fijians will now that, “Regional Workforce be able to provide for their Management (RWM) has family’s needs during these been impressed with Fiji’s difficult times. professional and efficient This was made possible processing of workers after selection for for recruitment and the employment opportunities performance of many of through the Vuvale our Fijian workers, resulting Partnership with Australia. in their representatives Minister for Employment, returning to Fiji for further Productivity and Industrial recruitments in January Children need to be Relations Parveen Kumar and February 2020.” said the pandemic has These selected candidates protected: Akbar dramatically impacted on have been scheduled to “Domestic violence, sexual not allow child abuse within our many Fijians including depart for Australia today. harassment, rape and abuse of schools and no office staff employed Fiji’s labour force and this Also present at the event children at home must stop.” by the Ministry will inflict corporal window of opportunity was the Australian Deputy Minister for Education, Heritage punishment or be involved in any during these challenging High Commissioner to Fiji, and Arts, Rosy Akbar, shared this activity that brings harm to the times, is a blessing. Ms Anna Dorney and the sentiment during the World Children’s children in school.” While at the closing Permanent Secretary for Day celebrations at Nehru Primary Minister Akbar added that it is of the Pre-Departure Employment, Productivity School, Suva. mandatory that teachers report to Orientation Training for and Industrial Relations “We have legislations and policies the police if a child comes to school Pacific Labour Scheme Osea Cawaru. where our children are protected, our showing indications of any form of Workers and presentation . Constitution guarantees you the right abuse or violence. of PDO certificates, Photos: NANISE NEIMILA to protection.” Photos: NANISE NEIMILA Minister Kumar added “The Ministry of Education does
8 Wednesday November 25, 2020 9 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj WEST phone: 3301806 Maintain consistency, One way street will be Koya urges farmers reviewed: Usamate MEREANI GONEDUA RUPENI WAQAVONO discussed among stakeholders. as much as possible and mitigate against that. Minister Usamate said that whatever solution That is what I expect FRA to do, a review of all ARMERS in the HE Fijian Government has revealed that they come up with must meet the needs of the of this.” Western Division have the one-way street on main street road in movement of the masses (buses), owners of cars “Many government services are filtered Fbeen urged to main- TNadi town will be reviewed. and businesses. through the municipal councils to our local tain consistency in their sup- This was the statement made to business com- “We want to ensure that there is traffic flow communities, the ratepayers and business peo- ply. munities by the Minister for infrastructure Jone and find out whether the one-way had in fact ple,” Minister Usamate said. In opening the 2020 Western Usamate after numerous concerns were raises impacted businesses. “It is important to note that there are a num- Division Agriculture show, during a recent meeting in Nadi. “Only then can we address the issue of busi- ber of interagency issues that can be addressed Minister for Commerce, Minister Usamate, who was accompanied by nesses being impacted negatively,” Minister by different government agencies or statutory Trade, Tourism and Trans- the Minister for Local Government, Housing Usamate said. bodies. For example FRA can address the griev- port Faiyaz Koya highlighted and Community Development Premila Kumar, “As a Minister I expect FRA to come up with ances relating to one way traffic in Nadi Town. the importance of maintain- Minister for Transport Faiyaz Koya, heard that a solution and recommendation to the problem. There are overlapping responsibilities which ing consistency of supply and the one-way street had too many issues which When we see a problem, we think the solution requires collaboration with other institutions,” quality of produce in order included congestion that affected many busi- is apparent, everything that we do has intended he said. to enable Fiji to maintain the nesses in town. consequences and unintended consequences.” Minister Usamate has also called for patience existing markets and explore The issues with regards to the traffic conges- “When we plan it out you make sure we try among stakeholders as they work to progress on new ones. tion faced in the main street in Nadi Town was to identify all those unintended consequences how better they can address the issue. “Our agriculture exports continue to grow, in the first half of 2020, exports of fresh and chilled commodities grew by 15 percent when compared to 2018.” “For the past five years, ag- riculture’s contribution to the GDP has averaged around 4.2 percent. In 2019, agriculture (only Crop and Livestock) contributed around $725.8 million.” “Agriculture will remain an important sector for the gen- eration of economic activities and also for access to fresh, healthy and nutritious Fijian grown produce,” Minister Koya said. “I am told this is the third and final Agriculture Show for this year, with similar shows being hosted in the Central and Northern Divisions. “The event here in Nadi, brings the total number of farmers who will participate in the exhibitions to 28,000,” Minister Koya said. He said food security is criti- cal for a healthy and produc- tive nation. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama with members of the public during the official opening of the Grace Field service station in Nadi. Photo: RUPENI WAQAVONO “We need to encourage our farmers to plant more and sup- ply more Fijian grown food $10m investment brings relief despite pandemic for our local and international RUPENI WAQAVONO tions caused by COVID-19, this ments and development today, you that there is much to be said about markets,” Minister Koya said. great gateway is closed. So, we are position yourselves for success the the sophistication of the beauti- “The Agriculture Show is the HE timely $10 million in- especially proud to celebrate this day this pandemic eventually los- fully integrated service complex. best meeting point to establish vestment by Grace Road new hub of local economic activ- es its strangle-hold on the world “With a supermarket, petrol sta- this relationship.” TGroup in Nawaicoba, Nadi ity. economy. tion, service station, and restaurant Minister Koya also remind- during this pandemic has been “The construction of this new “But let me be clear: even an all rolled into one, this is the sort ed the farmers of the “Fijian acknowledged by Prime Minister complex supported 40 jobs in con- economic crisis like COVID-19 of modern, functional, and attrac- Made – Buy Fijian” initiative. Voreqe Bainimarama. struction. With its doors opened, it is no excuse for complacency. tive space we love to see in Fiji. “The Fijian Made brand pro- Officiating at the opening of the is providing steady employment We expect development in our “But especially so in the sur- vides opportunities, especially Grace Field service station recent- for the staff in these stores. But we country to always meet high rounding communities of our for farmers, to get brand rec- ly, PM Bainimarama stated that of know this complex is more than standards. We expect our partners more urban areas, such as Nawai- ognition locally and globally.” all the towns and cities in Fiji there its physical structure, today it also in the private sector to play by the coba, where we are steadily look- “Being licensed as Fijian is no place where Fijians can feel stands as a mighty sign of confi- rules, respect our laws, and act in ing to land more development that Made or Fijian Grown pro- the crunch of the COVID-19 pan- dence in this division’s future; good faith. makes these communities better, vides leverage to marketing demic like in the West. confidence that this local economy “When we do, together, we can safer, and more fulfilling places to your produce in the Fijian and “Nadi is also the hub of Fijian will not only roar back to life, but do great things; we can build great call home. global market.” tourism, and it is thriving local comeback stronger than ever. things – even with our borders Prime Minister Bainimarama also This years’ theme for the economy that employs tens of “We look to our partners in the virtually closed, we can celebrate called on companies and entrepre- three-day 2020 Agriculture thousands of Fijians, including in private sector to help us write that the great confidence we share in neurs to start seeking innovative Show is “Grow, Nourish, Sus- surrounding areas like Nawaicoba. story of Fiji’s economic recovery. our future.” ways to better serve their custom- tain, Together – Our Actions However due to the travel restric- By taking opportunities for invest- PM Bainimarama highlighted ers. are Our Future.
10 Wednesday November 25, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Revival of Batiri, Fiji rice exploring opens new new grounds PRASHILA DEVI
HE Fijian Government wants to ensure it deliv- warehouse Ters sustainable livelihoods, PRASHILA DEVI local producers and that is why the food security and at the same time Government is working with Fiji is able to create jobs by strategical- OOD security is very im- Rice to ensure its success.” ly assisting organisations like Food portant and more so af- In the 2020-2021 budget, Gov- Processors Fiji Limited. Fter COVID 19 pandemic ernment has allocated $800,000 to And it is further enhancing this by which has brought to light the be paid to farmers directly for their working with the private sector. need to be self-sufficient. paddies. The Attorney-General and Min- This is the reason the Govern- Fiji Rice chairman, Raj Sharma ister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed- ment has not only continued to said since the past two years farm- Khaiyum, speaking at the Food allocate funds towards agriculture ers had been wanting a storage Processors Fiji Limited’s Batiri but has in fact increased the budg- facility which the company has outlet, told the farmers to work etary allocation in this financial been able to deliver through the Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum with a rice farmer in together and that by doing so “not Dreketi, Bua, after the official opening of the new warehouse facility for Fiji Rice in Dreketi. period. assistance of Government which Photo: AZARIA FAREEN only do you help improve food se- This was the message by the contributed $100,000. curity in Fiji but also in its sustain- Attorney-General and Minister for “In the last eight years, Govern- The event was also significant as pointed out, if the lending portfo- ability”. Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum ment has provided $5.2 million Fiji Rice signed a memorandum of lio of banks were scrutinised, the “There are a lot of people who to rice farmers in Dreketi, Bua, as a grant subsidy to the farmers understanding (MOU) with HFC farming sector has been ignored have lost their jobs overnight as a as he officially opened the new which has been used to pay them Bank to provide farmers with by commercial banks. result of COVID 19 and while the warehouse facility for Fiji Rice in for their paddies,” Mr Sharma loan packages of about $3000 to “It is good to see a 100 per cent Government is assisting them di- Dreketi. said. $10,000 with an interest rate of Fijian Bank is working with our rectly with the budgetary allocation The A-G said; “In Fiji, we import In addition, he said, the Govern- five percent. Fijian farmers.” of $100 million, it is also investing more rice than we produce as rice ment has also provided $688,000 The A-G applauded the bank, He also handed a certificate to in companies like Food Processors is a staple food which every Fijian as a capital grant to Fiji Rice and which along with Fiji Develop- Fiji Rice for employing one person which is 100 per cent Government eats.” there has been an upgrade of infra- ment Bank had come on board under the Government’s “Stronger owned but operates independently “So there is an opportunity for structure worth $1.5m. to assist farmers because as he Together” Job Support Scheme. with its own board,” the A-G said. He encouraged farmers to con- tribute towards the products of Food Processors as the company A-G meets with farming communities has had a turnaround over the past few years from running at a loss to PRASHILA DEVI one making moderate returns. Since Food Processors is wholly IJIANS in rural Vanua Levu inter- owned by Government, the A-G acted with the Attorney-General and was also on hand to receive the FMinister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed- preliminary report on the compa- Khaiyum during the talanoa sessions held in ny’s solar farming project. their communities. He said that while Fiji was not The A-G, together with officials from vari- contributing much to the carbon di- ous agencies, recently met with residents of oxide in the atmosphere, it was still Lagalaga, Kulukulu, Naikilikoso and Boca- doing its bit by exploring renew- levu, in the outskirts of Labasa. able energy sources such as solar. The common thread that ran through most Food Processors board chairman, of the issues raised was water, electricity, Raj Sharma, said the company farm and cane access roads and accessing was eyeing the revival of its pro- assistance provided by the Government for cessing plants and citrus juice ma- their farms and businesses. chines which Batiri was famous for After the initial discussions with the La- around the country. galaga community, which consists mainly of sugarcane growers that had raised the issue of not having enough labour to harvest sug- arcane two weeks ago, the Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service, Commander Fran- The A-G, together with officials from various agencies, recently met with residents of Lagalaga, Kulukulu, Naikilikoso cis Kean accompanied the A-G to meet with and Bocalevu, in the outskirts of Labasa. Photo: AZARIA FAREEN the community this week. Delivery, Samuela Rokovaleusa, who ac- munities and the Ministry of Agriculture is Commander Kean assured them that FCS companied the delegation and met with the the only Ministry that not only did not re- will be able to assist from this season itself communities, will be on hand to assist these ceive a reduction in budget after COVID-19 There are a lot of people and more extensively as they do in the West- communities as he will be in charge of look- but we have in fact increased the budget.” who have lost their jobs ern Division from next harvesting season ing after the Northern water supply. He emphasised to the officials accompany- overnight as a result of with the minimal cost attached which the Similarly, staff from Energy Fiji Limited ing him during the tour that in most of the farmers agreed to pay. took note of how certain homes in these instances all these communities need is to COVID 19 and while the In Lagalaga, Kulukulu and Naikilikoso, the communities did not have electricity due be kept informed. Government is assisting Water Authority of Fiji’s chief executive of- to miscommunication and that certain areas “It is very critical to have the communica- them directly with the ficer, Barry Omundson got to hear first-hand will require further work done. tion channel open even when they won’t be the challenges the communities faced in ac- The A-G told these communities that while able to be assisted immediately, they should budgetary allocation cessing water. in a lot of instances, it’s a matter of putting at least know that because from our discus- of $100 million. Mr Omundson highlighted some of the requests in writing and following up, there sions, it is apparent that many are frustrated temporary measures that WAF will under- are some that will require a lot more work with the lack of response.” Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum take to provide relief while it works out the and more budgetary allocations. More communities in other parts of Vanua Attorney-General and longer term solution. “However, you will see that the Govern- Levu were met with during similar talanoa Minister for Economy WAF’s Manager Infrastructure and Service ment has continued to invest in rural com- sessions.
Wednesday November 25, 2020 11 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 Patterson dedicates medal to the people of Levuka
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PERATING for the past 93 years and providing shipping services to Fiji- Oans travelling from Natovi to Ovalau, Levuka Patterson Brothers Shipping Limited is a household name for Fijians. Recognised for helping meet the needs of Fijians requiring shipping services, George Patterson was humbled to receive the com- memorative medals for Fiji’s 50th anniver- sary of Independence from the President Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote during a special investiture ceremony held last month in Levuka. An emotional, Mr Patterson paid tribute to his forefathers and his family for their com- mitment and hard work throughout the years of service that the company had endured to be able to provide shipping services to the peo- ple of Fiji. “I would like to thank the Government and particularly the President for recognising and President, Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote pins the commemorative medal for Fiji’s 50th independence anniversary on George Patterson in Levuka. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA honouring the company for the services it has provided all this years.” from gravel road from Natovi into Suva, Na- ebrations programme. our wider global community and the Fijian “I would like to thank my grandparents, bouwalu into Labasa we have had to endure “But this did not dampen our “Fijian Can diaspora that, “This Is Who We Are – We - my parents and particularly my brothers and those years of hardship when the roads were Do” spirit nor did it affect the manner in Are - Fiji”!” sisters and my extended family. I would also bad. During cyclones and not only that even which we celebrated the occasion for within “A small and developing independent sov- like to thank the people of Ovalau and the when there were civil unrest in the past. We a period of half a century since Independ- ereign state which despite the COVID-19 Lomaiviti Group for always supporting the are still here and we will continue to provide ence, our young and developing nation has pandemic is determined to celebrate a worthy company over the years.” your shipping needs.” evolved into an acceptable level of universal cause and is continuing to “punch above its With the increasing competition of commer- President Konrote, while congratulating the socio-political and economical maturity that weight” in leading the world community by cialised shipping companies, Mr Patterson recipients, added that as they can understand we should all be proud about in today’s un- passionately addressing some global prob- adds this has not changed the way or affected that, inevitably, the present COVID-19 pan- predictable and uncertain global environment lematic issues like today’s, - Present, Real the way the company has continued to pro- demic has had a profound effect on the na- that we live in.” and Serious Threat to the survival of Human- vide the required services for the people of tional plan to commemorate this important “Furthermore, with our typically famous Fi- ity – Climate Change and the Preservation Ovalau. milestone in Fiji’s young history, resulting in jian friendly, positive and ‘Can Do’ attitude and Protection of our Oceans,” President “Right from the days we were travelling a somewhat scaled down overall national cel- to life, we are proclaiming to our citizens and Konrote said. Singh: I came across lots of women and girl inmates with children and family of their own and Teach your I used to advise them that this prison is not for them. I used to visit their families as well and while providing kids good counselling to them they would cry knowing that life is not easy in prison.
Anuradha Singh values Fifty-nine-year-old Anuradha Singh with her son receving the commemorative medal for Fiji’s Former Chief Corrections Officer AZARIA FAREEN Centre for 15 years and then got 50th independence anniversary in Naboro. Photo: AZARIA FAREEN transferred to the Men’s Correc- through the FCS rehabilitation pro- maybe lead them to even prison.” “Nominations that have been re- AM overjoyed to have been tions Centre in Suva and I have im- grams, the families of the inmates In congratulating the awardees ceived to this day, the College of rewarded for my service to mensely enjoyed the task assigned understood what they were going for their unwavering commitment Honour Team have been very par- Ithe Government for the past to me,” Mrs Singh said. through and welcomed them back and fortitude in the performance of ticular and diligent in their work to 36-years with this commemorative “The inmates would share their as a changed person. their duties, the President Major- ensure that this special and historic medal and I attribute this honour hardships and grief with us and we “I am so grateful that I had a sup- General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote ac- commemorative medal is present- to my family, in particular my late would provide them with counsel- portive family who were always knowledged them for remaining ed to deserving members of the husband who was my rock. ling services so that they can re- understanding of my working resolute and loyal in supporting the Public/Private Sectors and Civil This was the sentiment shared by form into a better person in order hours and actually encouraged Fijian Government and its people Society.” 59-year-old Anuradha Singh who for their family and society to ac- me to continue to fulfil my career over the years to this historical and “We have shown the world com- has served at the Fiji Corrections cept them back,” she added. path,” Mrs Singh said. important milestone since “Inde- munity that we are; a resilient Services (FCS) as the Chief Cor- “I came across lots of women and “My advice to all the parents is to pendence in our history as an Inde- people, a strong people, a caring rections Officer after receiving Fi- girl inmates with children and fam- keep your children safe and teach pendent Sovereign State”. people, a united people who are ji’s 50th Anniversary of Independ- ily of their own and I used to advise them good values so they don’t “As members of the Discipline collectively confident that with ence Commemorative Medal at a them that this prison is not for them. follow the wrong path and if they Forces we must maintain the trust Almighty God’s continued guid- ceremony at the Fiji Corrections I used to visit their families as well make a mistake then be kind to and confidence of our People at all ance and blessings, Fiji is destined Centre in Naboro with more than and while providing counselling to them and correct them instead of times and as your President and to achieve more great things in the 70 other officers. them they would cry knowing that kicking them out and disowning Head of State I charge you with next 50 years,” the Chancellor of “I joined the FCS in 1981 and life is not easy in prison.” them because without guidance this responsibility,” President Kon- the Order of Fiji added. worked at the Women’s Correction Mrs Singh proudly states that this will only lead them astray and rote said.
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“My former teammates in 1992, the late Etuate Waqa and the late Nemani Matirewa were players that we started rugby league together before we were banned for life from rugby union. The late Ilaisa Tagitupou and the late Peni Musunamasi are the reason why rugby league is alive in Fiji today because they believed Fijians represent the game of rugby league.
Josaia Rabele Dakuitoga Fiji Bati head coach President, Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote and First lady Sarote Konrote with Josaia Rabele Dakuitoga and his wife after receving the commemorative medal for Fiji’s 50th independence anniversary at State House, Suva. Photo: ILISAPECI TUIVALE
ILISAPECI TUIVALE forming him that he was being faced in the early days of the awarded with the medal for his sport, he said that financial re- OSAIA Rabele Dakuitoga, long and dedicated service to the strains was the biggest factor otherwise known as “Joe development of rugby league in they had faced for six years be- JDakuitoga” is no stranger the country. He was one of the cause there was no sponsorship Dakuitoga to Fijians who love the game of pioneers of the sport in Fiji. for rugby league in Fiji. rugby league. Mr Dakuitoga dedicated the “Back then we did whatever The Fiji Bati head coach rep- medal to the men who have we could because for the sport resented Fiji in the 1995 Rugby played vital role in the progress there was no financial support. League World Cup that was held of the sport. But now with financial support, the United Kingdom and joined “My former teammates in 1992, we have managed to keep the awarded international rugby league clubs the late Etuate Waqa and the late development of rugby league at during his playing days. Nemani Matirewa were play- a high level and we can say that Twenty five years later, Oco- ers and we started rugby league development is going in the right tober, 2020, was extra special together before we were banned direction.” for Mr Dakuitoga because he for life from rugby union. The Plans are also in place to extend was among 31 recipients of the late Ilaisa Tagitupou and the late rugby league awareness and de- for his commemorative medal for Fiji’s Peni Musunamasi were the rea- velopment to the outer islands 50th independence anniversary son why rugby league is alive in and rural areas. awarded by the President, Ma- Fiji today because they believed Mr Dakuitoga said the Fiji Bati jor-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote Fijians represent the game of team’s goal is to reach the fi- at the State House. rugby league,” Mr Dakuitoga nal of the 2021 Rugby League Mr Dakuitoga said that he was said. World Cup and to win the 2025 service surprised to receive a call in- When asked of the challenges Rugby League World Cup.
rather I had orange juice. But it Dr Ali shares was a memorable tour for me and to experience a lot of things that experience of our peacekeepers go through dur- ing missions overseas. Former President and Speaker of first deployment the House of Parliament Ratu Epe- li Nailatikau was the Commander to Lebanon of the Fiji Battalion who also NANISE NEIMILA shared some memories of serving alongside Dr Ali. FTER graduating from “I can clearly remember him New Zealand as a den- reading from the Koran where he Atal specialist in 1978, Dr surprised devotees at the Mosque Mansoor Ali was rather surprised when he read through and he even when he received a call to travel on surprised all of us but those were first deployment to Lebanon. some sweet memories.” Not knowing what he was in for, Dr Ali was amongst the 32 re- Dr Ali said “I had to go because cipients who were awarded the they needed a dentist for the first 50th Anniversary of Independence deployment”. President, Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote and Speaker of the Fijian Parliament Ratu Epeli Nailatikau with Dr Mansoor Ali and his wife after Commemorative Medal at the receving the commemorative medal for Fiji’s 50th independence anniversary at State House, Suva. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA “I went to Lebanon not knowing State House. what was going to happen, a lot of identify them.” Go into the bush and shoot, when would show me how to shoot. He “Today is very special to me be- people thought that enlisting into Dr Ali said that he learned a lot I take a pistol, we have a target to taught me how to hold the pistol, cause whatever criteria was used the army would mean that any- during his first deployment as den- shoot. When I shot the target did how to use my elbow to support to nominate people for this in- thing could happen.” tist to Lebanon. not fall, I fell down backward. the pistol whilst shooting.” vestiture ceremony, I am grateful “Everywhere we went there were “I learned a lot and it was very They call it backfire. Dr Ali recalls that after their to have been recognised for the corpses lying around considering educational because in joining the “At that time our very own shooting exercise, they would service that I have given to the na- Lebanon as a war-torn country and army we had to learn a lot of things President, Major-General (Ret’d) gather and have a few drinks. It tion.” I used to see a lot of people cover- for the very reason that I was not a Jioji Konrote was looking at me so was called the Officer Group par- Originally from Lautoka, Dr. Ali ing their nose because of the smell soldier.” he came and offered to assist me. ty and they used to have a lot of paid tribute to everyone that has but for me it was a different expe- “Since I was not a soldier the He was part of Company C and drinks served. been part of his career journey and rience because I would look at the most interesting thing I learnt was Captain, I was in Company B so “For me I never liked drinking to his wife and only daughter who different muscles on the body and that I had to have training there. he came to me and told me that he so they never offered me anything resides in New Zealand.
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It is not only about getting everybody connected to voice and data just for the sake of it but a lot of government services have been rolled out. We want people in the remote islands and in the low populated areas to be able to access all those services.
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum Attorney-General and Minister for Communications Acting permanent secretary for Communications Tupoutua’h Baravilala briefs relevant stakeholders in the Information, Communication and Technology sector on issues of infrastructure sharing and connecting the unconnected as Attorney-General and Minister for Communications Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum looks on. Photo: RONAL DEO Bridging the digital divide RONAL DEO there any insurance for that, what is the methods so that all Fijians can have ac- premium cost, etc. You of course make cess to a better television service. HE Fijian Government met money not by putting up towers but by This is through the Walesi platform with relevant stakeholders in providing services to the consumers. which now has about 22 sites out of Tthe Information, Communica- That is not the way to go,” the A-G said. which 17 are bigger sites. tion and Technology (ICT) sector on “It is not only about getting everybody “Walesi will also get into FM space so issues of infrastructure sharing and connected to voice and data just for the all radio service providers will have the connecting the unconnected. sake of it but a lot of government ser- opportunity to use this FM space. We In addressing the Joint ICT Stakehold- vices have been rolled out. We want are very keen on that because in times ers meeting, the Attorney-General and people in the remote islands and in the of cyclones and other natural disasters, Minister for Communications Aiyaz low populated areas to be able to access in getting the messages out across to the Sayed-Khaiyum said that the way for- all those services. How can they do that remote parts, it is critically important to ward is for the service providers to have if there is no mobile broadband connec- have radio in the FM signal too,” the their transmitters tap onto a single tower tivity,” he explained. A-G said. on a hill rather than installing five dif- He said there have been a number of He further said that the Universal Ser- ferent towers on a site and thus ensuring sites that have been identified in the vice Funds can be utilised to assist the better use of resources. Government’s effort of connecting the mobile operators to bridge the connec- This would require a collaborative and unconnected project and this is why the tivity gaps that still persists. innovative multi stakeholder approach Government will be facilitating a series “We have about US $1.625 million Attorney-General and Minister for Communications Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to address the remaining unconnected of meetings with all stakeholders to de- (FJ$3.47m), left over funds from the addresses stakeholders. Photo: RONAL DEO areas which makes up about five per- liberate on the identified sites. World Bank to connect Vanua Levu to cent of Fijians. The A-G emphasised that ensuring the Southern Cross cable building a pipe He further added that there is also an that someone in Lau has the same in- off the cable that comes from Samoa to opportunity for mobile phone compa- ternet connectivity as someone in Suva Vatuwaqa. So, we want to utilise these nies to share infrastructure that the Gov- cannot be done by Government alone funds as announced in parliament to ernment has invested into such as the but needs a collective effort between the connect the nursing stations and schools Walesi towers as it will ultimately give government and the relevant stakehold- in the Northern Division to get internet Fijians a much better reach and connec- ers. connectivity,” the A-G said. tivity. He stressed that the Fijian Government The service providers who participat- The A-G highlighted some of the is- does not want people in the maritime ed in the meeting included Telecom Fiji sues that have been kept in mind when areas to lose out on services compared Limited, Vodafone Fiji Limited, Digicel developing sites or expanding connec- to someone in Suva who has high speed Fiji Limited, Fijian Broadcasting Cor- tivity. connectivity which will create a lot of poration, Communications Fiji Lim- “There are of course issues like access inequality in the society itself. ited, Fiji Television, Mai TV, Walesi, to land, ownership of lease, who has the Over the past few years, the Govern- Telecommunications Authority of Fiji, key for the gate, who maintains the road ment has made great strides in ensuring Fiji International Telecommunications leading to the site, who maintains the a smooth transition from the analogue Pte Limited and Amalgamated Telecom tower, should there be any cyclone is broadcast methods to digital broadcast Holdings Limited. Participants during the Joint ICT Stakeholders meeting. Photo: RONAL DEO
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Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama pays his respect at the new War Memorial Plaque at Colonial War Memorial (CWM) Hospital’s Peace Garden during Remembrance Day in Suva Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU Fijians honoured Memorial Plaque built to remember service, sacrifice
FELIX LESINAIVALU War Memorial (CWM) Hospital’s Peace healthy, in their name and for the good of staff of around 2,000. We are a modern na- ORE than 300 medical personnel Garden in Suva recently. all the people.” tion, a growing nation, and we need a mod- have served with Republic of the According to Prime Minister Bainima- “And we can do so in the name of all the ern flagship hospital.” MFiji Military Forces until today in rama, the War Memorial Plaque was built Fijians who have answered the call to ser- “So we come today in pilgrimage to this combat, peacekeeping, humanitarian relief to remember the 123 Fijian and British sol- vice when it came, in the Second World hospital, as we do each year, to acknowl- and disaster response. diers who left our shores with their com- War, in Korea and in United Nations Peace- edge and thank that generation for their ex- And in 2020 these medical personnel rades in arms more than a century ago to keeping operations around the world.” ample of selflessness and courage.” stepped up most notably in the fight against fight in what was called The Great War and CWM opened its doors to the public in Prime Minister Bainimarama said they set COVID-19 pandemic this year. did not return. 1923 with 108 beds and a staff of 27, 10 a standard that has endured and has lived in This was highlighted by Fijian Prime Min- “We could never bring those boys back, of whom were local nurses and there were the way Fijians have answered the call in ister, Voreqe Bainimarama while unveiling but we can dedicate ourselves to saving only two doctors. all those other conflicts over the 102 years the new War Memorial Plaque at Colonial lives, curing sickness and keeping people “Today we have more than 500 beds and a since the armistice p=6[n m\t=I ny Em jI Em SkUl kI koiv3-19 k[ koe] fIjI8Ns k[m krny 8h j[nn[ j>RrI ik bCcy ne] em[rt k[ Ad<1[2n ik8[ aoS2+yil8[ j[E\gy 2 m[ml[ nhI\ 3 6 en2[ny2 pr K8[ dywty hY\ 7
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Na kilaka ka rarama ni noda vanua. vinaka kina na noda lewenivanua. “E da veikauwaitaki dina, sai koya me kauta laivi na lecaika, baleta ni “E na loma ni dua na yabaki e tarai E ra taqomaki vinaka baleta ni ra sara oqo na ivakadinadina ni rara- A vakadeitaka e Viti raraba oqo na yavu e ra yavutaki kina na keda mai kina na butobuto ni mate vakayagataka na rarama mera ma kei na vinaka.” na turaga na Paraiminisita veivanua era sa cavuisausau tio e – ni matetaka na Covid-19 – o Viti soli bula kina ka dei kina nodra “Na noda Yavu ni Vakavulewa e SVoreqe Bainimarama ni vuravura edaidai.” sa cina serau ni kawa tamata.” veimaliwai vaka lewenivanua ka vakadeitaka na galala ni nodra soqo ni kena marautaki na Cina Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni Diwali “Na ivakarau ni noda vakayagata- cakacaka vata kina dua na inaki e dui qarava nodra dui vakabauta Rarama se na Diwali e vakananu- e kacivi keda meda vaqaqacotaka ka na iwalewale vaka sainisi me vinaka raraba vei keda,” kaya o PM vakalotu na noda lewenivanua mi keda ni kauta mai na rarama na keda isema ka vakadeitaka sotavi kina na matetaka oqo e ku- Bainimarama. kara galala mai na veivakaduidu- me seavu kna na butobuto. tale na noda yalodina kina noda nei ni da teki isausau tale kina na “Na veiqaravi oqo e doka vaka- itaka.” “Meda vakananumi talega kina ni matavuvale, noda veitokani, noda noda kilaka.” levu na noda Matanitu ka dodonu Laveti na itagede ni valuti ni draki veisau VILIAME TIKOTANI Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimrama ni teki- ki na kena revurevu ena veiyasai vuravura ni draki. Na cagilaba esa qai ca tikoga, na vu mai na yabaki 2014, sa sovaraka kina wilikina na Pasivika. vula balavu, na katakata ni uca, kei na wa- A laveti cake tale na itagede ni valuti na Matanitu e $5na milioni me vukea na Vakaraitaka ko PM Bainimarama ni ko sawasa sa tubu cake tiko me matataka na ni draki veisau ena yasana ko Kada- taqomaki ni 2200 na kilometer na vei- Viti ena latia rawa na revurevu ni draki vei- veivakarerei levu duadua eda se qai sotava Svu. yanuyanu lalai ena noda vanua. sau oqo me vaka nida kila nida sa yadray- oti me vaka e dua na vanua kei na kena eke Oqo ni oti na nodra laki dolava edua na “Ni kua e Namuana, esa mai laveta cake adravaki tiko kina ka sa da veisemati tiko ena baravi kei Kadavu ena koro o Namua- bai ni ua vou mai Namuana na matanitu ka tale na matanitu na sasaga ni valuti ni draki kina ena kena laveti ni noda veiqaravi na, na encroaching tides e sa vakavurea e tiko na kena isau ena $600,000. veisau oqo ka vukea talega kina na sasaga vakamatanitu ka semati yani ena nodra bula dua na isau bibi, “a kaya ko PM Na veivakatorocaketaki oqo e oka kina na yasana ko Kadavu,” kaya ko PM Baini- ena veisiga na veikoro. “Ia ni sa mai vakatovolei na noda yalava edua na 150 na meter na geo-systemic sand marama. Oqori na nodra vosa ni veivakayaloqaqa- ena revurevu ni draki, ena sega ni voroki.” bag kei na 100 na meter na boulder protec- Na bai ni ua oqo e Namuana ena vukea na taki ena nodra laki dolava na nodra bai ni A tomana “ni da tara tale e dua na ivakarau tion kena valuti na draki me vaka nida kila ni sa ua vou. ni bula kaukauwa; eda tara cake e dua na E vakaraitaka na liuliu ni matanitu, ko veiveisau vakatotolo tikoga ka vakarereva- “O Viti e tiko ena muailiu ni veisau ca sara kaukauwa cake ka taqomaki Viti. email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI phone: 3301806 Sasaga na kena vakaqaqacotaki na itabagone VILIAME TIKOTANI A matanitu esa tu vaka- rau me tokona tikoga na Nnodra vakaqaqacotaki na itabagone ena noda vanua ena veitabana ni veiqaravi kece sara. Nodra veisiko ki na yanuyanu ciri yawa ko Rotuma na Minisita ni Itabagone kei na Qito Praveen Kumar, era vakaraitak kina ni matanitu ena tomana tikoga na nodra veiqaravi baleta na nodra bula vinaka ka vakarautaki vinaka na itabagone ena veita- Ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama ena soqo ni veivakananumi ni nodra bula na sotia ena veiyasai vuravura. bana ni nodra bula mera rawa ni vakaqaqacotaka talega kina na veiqaravi ni matanitu ena vei- gauna satu eliu. Oqori ena kena laveti cake na rawaka vakailavo kei na vakatu- ‘Kua ni guilecavi ira’ builavo ni matanitu ka me rawa VILIAME TIKOTANI “Sa bibi kina meda tokara tiko na ivakatak- tokara era bula kina e utoda na cauravou eda ni valuti kina na dravudravua ka ilakila ni senikau na Popi ka bula vakalevu vakananumi ira tiko oqo.” vakatauvatani kina na bula yad- sivia na drau na lewenivanua oka kina ena buca ni ivalu mai Flanders, na vanua “E ra dusimaka edua na ivakarau ni bula era ua ni lewenivanua. na turaga na Peresitedi ni noda vanua era bale mate kina e levu cauravou sotia ena sa vakadadamuria tiko ena gauna oqo na so- Era laki sogota na nodra vuli Eo Jioji Konusi Konrote, na turaga ivalu levu.” tia ni Viti ena npdra rogo kaci ni ivalu kei na na itabagone mai Rotuma na Paraiminisita o Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, “Sa bibi gona kina meda vakananuma veisututaki ena loma ni 102 na yabaki sa sivi Minisita ka yavutaki ena ulutaga o ira na sotia vakacegu, o ira na dui wekadra tiko e veigauna na siga oqo o keda kece na me tekivu mai na gauna e tekivu vakananumi na Tiko Bulabula kei na Tiko na sotia era a bale mate ena ivalu era sinaita lewenivanua oqo baleta na nodra soli bula kina na siga bibi oqo ena ika 11 ni siga keina Vinaka ka vakakina ena nodra yani na ivakananumi ni ivalu mai Nasese ena ivalu na noda sotia,”kaya o PM Baini- 11 na kaloko ena 1918.” kila ni maroroi ilavo kei na iyau. ena Rememberance Day sena Siga ni Vaka- marama. vakaibalebale cake sara vakalevu ni Na Rememberance Day se Siga ni Vaka- Era laki solia talega na nodra numi ni Bale mate ena iValu. vakatauvatani kei na kedra ivakananumi eda numi ni Bale mate ena iValu e kilai talega iyaya ni veiqaravi ena itetei e Kaya ena nona itukutuku me baleta na Siga dau tara. me siga ni senikau damudamu na Popi, era ono na soqosoqo ni itabagone ni Vananumi ni Bale mate ena iValu na turaga “Au nanuma ni noda vakananumi ira vata dau vakanumi kina na cauravou sotia era soli mai keya ena Losa Youth Club, na iliuliu ni noda matanitu PM Bainimarama vakaqo, ena yalo lokomi kei na vakarokoroko bula ena ivalu ena veimatanitu qali ena dua Itumuta Youth Club, Hapmafau ni sa rui bibi meda dau vakanuma na siga oya kei na ivakarau ni veidokai eda matanataka na gauna ki Pereitania. Youth Club, Motusa Youth Club, ena yalo e lokomi kei yalo e veidokai. kei na noda masu,kei na ivakatakilakila eda Hapmak Youth Club kei Oinafa Youth Club. “Na sasaga oqo ena vukei ko ira na itabagone me ra teivaka na qele ka vakayagataka me ra rawa ka kina vakailavo,” kaya ko Minisita. Era lewe 100 kece na leweni- vanua era na vukei mai ena sasaga ni matanitu ka liutaka na Minisitiri ni iTabagone. Oira na qasenivuli era vakatavulici ira na gone na lesoni ena nodra vosa kei na veidusimaki ena veimataqali tabana ni vuli Ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama kei ira na gonevuli e Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA era gadreva na gone. Ia era na ciqoma na nodra vakatavuvuli na gonevuli Vakamatanitutaki na vale ni vuli vou e MGM ka vakabibi ena nodra VILIAME TIKOTANI ka vakarautaki ena veiqaravi ni gadreva na gone,” kaya ko PM vakalevu na vuli ena nodra gauna itovo kei na yaga ni nodra RA laki vakamatanitutaka nodra vuli. E kuria ko PM Baini- Bainimarama. ni veiliutaki kei na nodra yalo vakatavuvuli me vaka na Paraiminisita Voreqe marama ni ko ira na gone era na “Ia era na ciqoma na nodra vinaka ka raiyawa. talega mai vale ni oqo na EBainimarama edua na vale rawa ni ciqoma vakarawarawa na vakatavuvuli na gonevuli ka vak- Era vakavinakataki talega na vanua e tekivu kina ni vuli vou ni koronivuli na Ma- veitavulivi kece e vinaka se ca ka abibi ena nodra itovo kei na yaga soqosoqo ni vuli na Gujerat ena hatma Gandhi Memorial High bibi cake na nodra tuberi vinaka ni nodra vakatavuvuli me vaka sasaga ni nodra laveta cake na na nodra vuli. School. mai vale ni bera ni ra mai vakata- talega mai vale ni oqo na vanua e veiqaravi ni vuli ena noda vanua. Vakaraitaka kina ko PM Baini- vulivi ena koronivuli. tekivu kina na nodra vuli.” Vakaraitaka na nodra liuliu ni marama ni tagede ni vuli ni noda “O ira na qasenivuli era vakata- Vakavinakataka na koronivuli qase ni bure ko Lavenia Tiare ni Voreqe Bainimarama gonevuli ena vakatautaki ena it- vulici ira na gone na lesoni ena kei iratou na komiti ena nodratou valenivuli vou oqo ena vukei ira Paraiminisita agede vinaka eda soli vei ira. Oqo nodra vosa kei na veidusimaki sasaga ka dusimaki ena vakavu- mera tosocaketale nodra qaravi mai na nodra tuberi, vakasalataki ena veimataqali tabana ni vuli era vuli nei Gandhi edua ka tutaka vuli. 2 Vukelulu 25 ni Noveba, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI phone: 3301806 Gadreva me vukei kemuni na Matanitu VILIAME TIKOTANI gadreva na nomuni ma- tanitu me vukei kemuni Ena lewenivanua mo ni rawata na nomuni bula ka me vakarautaka vei kemuni na bula ni rawaka lewa matau, taqomaki kina na kakana, ka vaka kina na kena vakarautaki ka buli eso na ivurevure ni rawaka vakailavo vinaka. Vakaraitaka na Vunilawa Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum ni oqori na vuna Ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama kei ira nai vakalesilesi kei na gonevuli e Ratu Kadavulevu School. levu edau vukea kina na kabani na matanitu me vaka na Food Processors Fiji Limited baleta ni ra levu kina na tamata cakacaka ka levu talega na vanua ena rawa ni vukei ira kina na lewenivanua. ‘Ni gumatua ena vuli’ Vakadreti ira kina na dauteitei VILIAME TIKOTANI ni baleta na vuvale beka iko sucu mai kina,” vakayagataka na madigi sa tu matamu, o ke- ena sitoa ni Fiji Food processors kaya ko Paraiminisita Bainimarama. muni yadua – vata kei ira na gonevuli kece mai Batiri na Vunilawa mera I yalovinaka, kakua ni vakayaga- “E gadrevi iko na nomu matanitu mo na mai na vekoronivuli kece ena noda vanua – cakacaka vat aka mera vukea na taka na nomu veisiga ni vuli me lewenivanua vinaka.” sa tiko kina na vakanuinui e cake sara ni ke- kena taqomaki na kakana ena Ndauveivala se vaka gonevuli talaid- “O ni gonevuli ni dua na koronivuli torocake muni edua na kawa tamata cerecere sara ena noda vanua ka vaka kina na kena redre. Kua ni wasea na nomu gauna ena raici ka tiko na kena itukutuku ni rawaka levu. Na noda vanua,” kaya ko okoya. vakayagataki lewa matau. ira sobu na tani. veika yaga o bula tiko kina vakalesui mai na “Nikua o ni gonevuli. Ia ena dua na siga “E vuqa na lewenivanua era Oqori evica na mala ni vosa nodra na liuliu kena irogorogo vinaka ena itikotiko ni veiva- o ni sa na tagane ni RKS. Veitalia na ka o sa vakayalia na nodra cakacaka ni matanitu Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainima- karautaki oqo, era na vakananumi na nomu cakava ena nomu bula, sa rawa mo kila ni ko baleta na COVID-19, ia ni sa rama ena nodra laki vosa ena dua boseka ena matavuvale, kei na nomu itikotiko.” na vinaka cake mai na nomu vulica mai vei vukea tiko na matanitu na nodra koronivuli ni veivakarautaki o Ratu Kada- Vakadreti ira na gonevuli na liuliu ni ma- ira na qasenivuli vinaka duadua, ka na levu bula ena ilavo e $100milioni, na vulevu mai Lodoni Tailevu tanitu mera vakaukauwa. cake na nomu rawa-ka ena dua na isoqosoqo matanitu esa vakatubuilavo tale- “Ni kakua ni vakayagataka nomu gauna ena “Kevaka o vakamuria tiko na yavunibula ni bula rawati koya.” ga ena kabani me vaka na Food rai niko vinaka cake mai vua na nomui toka- cecere, kevaka o cakacaka vakaukauwa ka Processors Fiji Limited me vaka ni itaukena e 100 na pasede na matanitu ia era manidiataka edua na nodra matabose ka galala mai na matanitu,”kaya ko Vunilawa Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Vaka uqeti ira na Minisita mera dau tokona talega na kabana me vaka ni oqo edua na bisinisi ka totolo sara na kena vakalesui se tubuilavo ena loma ni vica na ya- baki sa oti ka sa tubu tikoga. Era laki ciqoma na Vunilawa na nodra ripote ni kabani me baleta na nodra vakayagataka na solar me vukei ira ena teivaka ka ka- kana. Kuria na Vunilawa ni dina ni o Viti esega soti ni kaburaka vaka- levu na kasi gaga ena maliwa lala ia esa vakaraica talega evica na katuba ni rawati ni kaukauwa ni livaliva vure mai yaubula savasava me vaka na solar. Vakaraitaka na jeameni ni Food Processors, Raj Sharma ni ratou namaka me tekivu tale na nodra- tou loba na moli mai Batiri me vaka nidua na ivoli vinaka tiko vei ratou. Na Minisita ni iTabagone kei na Qito Praveen Kumar kei ira na itabagone e Navola. “Sa keitou veivuke iko oqo ena kena vakaiyayataki na teitei oqo ena kena misini, lori kei na veika e ganita.” Udolu na itabagone era sa vukei ena teitei Vakaraitaka ko Raj na nodra VILIAME TIKOTANI mai Nawaka e Nadi ena macawa “Era na vulica na cicivaki ni “Na inaki ni project oqo me vakavinaka kivua na matanitu sa oti. nodra bisinisi ke vukea nodra vu- vukei ira na itabagone era sa va- ena kena veisautaki na nodra di- ra lewe 1273 na itabagone “Sa na rawa vei ira na itabagone vale – baleta ni levu vei ira qo era kayalia nodra cakacaka ena vuku nau me wili vaka sea ka rawa ni era sa vukei ena porokar- oqo mera rawa ilavo ena kena dau veiqaravi tu e liu ena tabana ni COVID-19.” vakatubuilavo taleyani ena so na Eamu ni teitei ka vakatokai volitaki na ka era tea,” kaya o ni saravanua.” Na 6 na isoqosoqo ni itabagone bisinisi vou me vaka na teivaki Youth Farm Itiative Project. Minisita Kumar. Era veitokoni na itaukei ni qele era vukei oqo mai Nadi oka kina kei na tawaitinitaki ni duruka Vakadeitaka na itukutuku oqo Me tekivu ena Jiulai ni yabaki ena project oqo ena kena soli na na Yavusa Nadi Youth club, Ba- Laki solia talega na Vunilawa na Minisita ni iTabagone kei na oqo sa soli iyaya ni teitei tiko qele ni teitei ka qai solia na Ma- jinareba Youth Club, Ilovaravara edua na tractor vou ni teitei du- qito o Parveen Kumar ena non kina vei ira na itabagone na Ta- tanitu na iyaya ni teitei vakakina Youth Club, Israel Light Youth ruka alai solia tiko na iyaya ni teitei bacakacaka ni iTabagone me na itei na bai na taqe ni wai keina Club, Yaboyabonia Youth Club, Era rawa ni vakabulaivo kina mera vukei kina na itabagone vukea nodra iteitei. vuqa tale na iyaya ni teitei . kei na Nacavacola Youth Club. na matanitu. Vukelulu 25 ni Noveba 2020 3 TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI email: [email protected]; l @FijianGovt; l Fijian Government; l visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj l phone: 3301806 TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI Sikova na vanua o Nacolase ko PM Bainimarama ERA laki sikova na yasana vakaturaga ni vanua o Nacolase e Kadavu na iliuliu ni vu tale na vanua e Kadavu era sega soti ni matanitu, Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainima- vakila na vinaka ni veiqaravi oqori,” kaya ko rama ka laki dolava kina e vica na veivaka- PM Bainimarama. torocaketaki ni matanitu me vaka na bai Vakaraitaka ko PM Bainimarama ni sega ni ua mai Namuana, vakamatanitutaki ni ni vakabauta ni dodonu meda vakuwai mai veivakavaletaki mai Narikoso ka Dolavi ka na veiqaravi eso e na vuku ni veiyawaki ni tikotiko ni matanitu e Kavala. yanuyanu. “E lailai mai na 100 na kilomita na “E sega talega ni dodonu moni gole yani veiyawaki ni vanua o Kavala mai na taoni kina tauni lelevu –– moni vodo waqa, ka levu o Suva. Ia, na waitui-bula e toka e na laki tiko vei ira na wekamuni e Viti Levu, me kedrau maliwa e tautauvata ga na bula ni rawa ni oni qaravi kina vaka-matanitu. Au wasawasa levu na Pasivika. Sa vinaka sara sega ni vakabauta ni itikotiko ni Matanitu e na veivakatorocake-taki sa qaravi tiko e Vunisea e na rawa ni qaravi kemuni kece e Suva, ia e Kavala kei na le Kadavu, vakabibi na i ka 4 ni yanuyanu levu e na noda vanua. Oqori na vuna e vaka- 4 Vukelulu 25 ni Noveba, 2020 5 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI phone: 3301806 Vesiko ko Vunilawa ena Vualiku Ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama kei na mata ni matanitu ko Jaina ko Qian Bo ena soqo ni kena marautaki na yabaki 45 ni veiwekani ni matanitu e rua. Lagiti na 45 na yabaki ni veiwekani kei Jaina VILIAME TIKOTANI lenivolavola ni mata mai Jaina vakalevu na noda cavuikalawa Ko Vunilawa Sayed-Khaiyum ena nodra veisiko ena Vualiku. iTaba: AZARIA FAREEN ena yabaki 2001. vakamatanitu ena veivakatoro- VILIAME TIKOTANI mai Labasa. RA laki tiko ena soqo ni Vakaraitaka na Vunivola Tudei caketaki lewa matau ka vukei Eratou qarava tiko na tabana marautaki ni yabaki 45 ni Valenivolavola ni Veika ni Va- kina na bula ni lewenivanua ena RA visiko voli ena vualiku ni Construction Implementation Eni veiwekani nei Viti kei nua tani ko Yogesh Karan ni do- veisiga. ni noda vanua na Vunilawa Unit(CIU) na kena manidiataki na Jaina na Paraiminisita Voreqe donu meda vakila ka maruataka Erau qai marautaka vata ko EAiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum cicivaki ni veivakatorocaketaki Bainimarama. na noda isema ni veiwekani na Paraiminisita Bainimarama kei mera laki dikeva na veivakatoro- oqo me vaka nira vakarurugu ena Oqo edua na gauna marautaki matanitu erua ni oti oqo e 45 na na Mata ni Vanua ko Jaina ena caketaki eso ka qarava tiko na Minisitiri ni Veika ni Vakatubu- vei rau na matanitu erua me vaka yabaki me vaka ni qaqaco vinaka noda vanua ko Qian Bo ena soqo matanitu. lavo ni matanitu. ni sa balavu sara na nodra bukia tu. oqo ena kena musu edua na keke Ena gauna oqo e tolu na veiqar- Era laki dikeva ka rogoca talega na isema ni veiwekani ka teki- “Na vanua eda vakadeitaki keda ni vakananumi ni veiwekani. avi lelevu ka vakayacora tiko eso na italanoa baleta na veika vutaki mai na yabaki 1975. Era kina oya ena veirokovi vakama- Era lewana talega na soqo oqo na matanitu eratou wilikina na esa vakayacori tiko ka vaka kina tauyavutaka nodra valenivola- tanitu vakakawatamata kei na na ivakalesilesi mai na valenivol- Wainikoro Government Station, eso na bolebole kei na gagadre ni vola ni mata na vanua ko Jaina veitokoni,” kaya ko Karan. avola ni veika ni vanua tani kei Fiji Barefoot College kei na kena veiqaravi. ena noda vanua ena yabaki 1976 Vakaraitaka ko Karan ni o Jaina ira na ivakalesilesi ni valenivola- vakavoui na Golden Age Home ka dolava ko Viti na nona va- edua na matanitu ka tokona sara vola ni mata nei Jaina i Viti. Ciqomi na metali ni yabaki 50 Ko Peresitedi Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote kei ira na vuvale ni sotia e Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Nabua. VILIAME TIKOTANI ni vanua sa yacova ko Viti ena vuravura ni veiqaravi ena veit- RA soqovaka na mara- aqomaki. ma kei na turaga era “Au marautaka me vaka na Eveiqaravi ena cakacaka nomuni Peresitedi ka Chancel- ni taqomaki ni noda vanua na lor ni Order of Fiji meu mai yabaki 50 ni tugalala ni vanua tiko ena soqo nikua meu mai o Viti. Oqori ena kena laki so- marautaka vata kei kemuni Na Minisita ni iTabagone kei na Qito Praveen Kumar kei ira na gonevuli ena koronivuli ni gone sega ni taucoko na ituvaki ni yagodra e Lautoka Special School. lia na Peresitedi Major General na nomuni rawaka vinaka ena (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote na nodra vukui Viti. Oqo ni oti vinaka Laveti na sasaga ituvaki ni yagodra. koya ni veivuke ni matanitu ena metali ni vakananumi ni ya- edua na vula na kena mai ma- Vakaraitaka ko Minisita Kumar tabana ni vuli oqo esa tokoni sara- baki 50 e 133 na ivakalesilesi rautaki na soqo ni yabaki 50 ni ni matanitu edau tutaka vakalevu tiko vakalevu. marama kei na turaga ni noda noda vanua meu mai solia kina ni matanitu na vuli ni noda lewenivanua ka “ Ena wase 42 ni noda Yavu ni mataivalu. Vakayacori na soqo na nomuni metali ni vakananu- vakauasivi oira na luveda era dau Vakavulewa kei na kena vakala- ena keba ni mataivalu mai De- mi na lewenivanua ni veiqaravi me baleti ira sotatava na dredre ni nodra bu- wataki ena 2018 na kena taqomaki lainabua. ena mataivalu,”kaya ko Peres- labula. na nodra dodonu kei na gagadre na Vakaraitaka ko Peresitedi itedi Konrote. na luveda Solia kina na matanitu edua na tamata kei na lewenivanua e sega Konrote ena nodra vosa vei Vakaraitaka ko Peresitedi iwase ni lavo vinaka me baleta na ni taucoko na ituvaki ni yagodra ira na ivakalesilesi oqo ni sa Konrote ni vakaraitaka ko Viti VILIAME TIKOTANI veiqaravi ena vuli ka dua tale vei Na koronivuli oqo ena Lautoka vakamawe na veiqaravi nei ena vuravura ni okeda eda ira na votavota levu ena tuvatu- Speciakl School era tauyavutaki Viti ena veiqaravi ni veisau- tamata rawaka vinaka ka sega RA laveta cake tale na vaka ni matanitu. ena yabaki 1970 mai vua na iso- tutaki ka ra vakaitavi kina na ni dau vakasuka, eda tamata Minisita ni Itabagone kei Era laki vulagi dokai na Mi- qosoqo ni Gone Lokiloki ena noda mataivalu. Era sa vakadreti ira qaqa ka dau veikauwaitaki Ena Qito, Parveen Kumar niisita ena soqo ni yabaki 50 ni vanua. na turaga Peresitedi na leweni talega. Eda qarava na Kalou na sasaga ni matanitu ko Viti me nodra veiqaravi na koronivuli ni Era laki vulagi dokai na liuliu mataivalu ena gauna nikua Levu ka namaka meda na to- baleta na nodra bula na luveda era veivakarautaki ena Lautoka Spe- ni matanitu Paraiminisita Voreqe mera maroroya vinaka na iro- socake tale ena loma ni 50 na sega tu vinaka na nodra bula, ena cial School ka vakaraitaka kina ko Bainimarama ena soqo oqo ka ku- gorogo vinaka kei na tagede yabaki sa tu e matada. 6 Vukelulu 25 ni Noveba 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI phone: 3301806 Era taba tiko oqo na dauteitei ni dovu. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI Na veiqaravi ni tabana ni vakadidike ni suka A itavi ni Tabana ni Vakadidike itei sa koto ena gauna oqo. Qoka e wili kina Taro: Na cava na ika 5 ni nomudou itavi? biu tikoga na manure e tosoya cake na acid- baleta na Suka (Dovu) se Sugar na kena bucini eso tale na itei ni dovu vou. Vorelevu: Na ika 5 ni neitou itavi e vakatokai ity ni qele. Ni curu na green manuring ena NResearch Institute of Fiji. Ena gauna madaga oqo sa yacova tiko na 19 na Technology Transfer oya na kena soli yani vakalesuya tale mai na bulabula ni qele kina Veitalanoa na Voqa ni Davui na porokaramu na kawa ni dovu vou e Viti sa bucina rawa ni vei ira na dau teidovu eso na veika vinaka kena itutu e liu. ni walesi ni Tabacakcaka ni iTukutuku kei na SRIF. Na ka levu ga e qaravi tiko na kena lau- sa dikevi ni rawa nira vakayagataka ka rawa Dua tale na kena sagai me vakateitei yani na vakailesilesi ni Tabana ni ni Vakadidike baleta rai e dua na kawa ni dovu vou e vinaka cake ni rawa vakalevu kina na veika era vinakata kena teivaki e 2 se 3 na kawa ni dovu ena dua na Suka e na vale ni volavola ena Mua-i-Ra mai na kena era tiko ena gauna oqo. mera rawata. na loga ni dovu. o Ilisoni Vorelevu me vakamacalataka mada Baleta na veika e kauta mai na Draki Veisau na itavi ni Tabana ni Vadidike baleta na Suka sa levu talega na veisau e kauta mai me vaka Taro: Ni tukuna tiko ni sa 19 taucoko na Taro: Levu na iTaukei ni sa mai cava e Viti ka kilai me Sugar Research Instute of na mate ni dovu ka vakavuna na kena lutu kawa ni dovu sa tiko e Viti e daidai. Na nodra lisina Idia era sa via teivaka ga Fiji (SRIF). tikoga mai na kawa ni dovu cava dou raica ni uasivi nodra qele sa cicivaki beka vaka Trust Mo wilika sara mada yani ena noda niusive- Na inaki gone ni Crop Improvement sai koya sara na itagede ni suka e solia? au kila ni dua na kena ivakaraitaki o va ni Matanitu na itaukei na ‘Noda Viti’. me rawa ni bucina eso na kawa ni dovu vou me rawa ni vorata na veika eso e kauta mai na Vorelevu: Na dovu e duidui toka na gauna iratou na Tokatoka Savutorotoro mai Korovuto na veivuke cava oni dau soia Taro:Ni vakamacalataka mada na itukutu Draki Veisau sada sotava tiko ena gauna oqo. era dui matua kina. Dua na kena ivakaraitaki vei ira? makawa ni kena tauyavutaki na Tabana na kawa ni dovu oqo na ‘Mana’ oya ra tea ni Vakadidike ni Suka (Dovu) ka kilai na Taro: Na cava na ika 2 ni nomudou itavi vakalevu tiko na dau tei dovu. E dau tiko sara Vorelevu: Vinaka. Kevaka sa cava na lisi sa e cake na itagede ni kena suka ni sa varau lai via teivaki vou tale.Sana yaga mona kerea Sugar Research Institute of Fiji (SRIF) na SRIF? cava na gauna ni musu dovu. mada edua nomu Contract Number mai vei Vorelevu: A mai tauyavutaki na Tabana ni Vorelevu: Na ikarua ni neitou itavi na Crop Kena ibalebale na gauna ni dola ni iqaqi FSC sema rawa ena dua na sector. Vakadidike ni Suka (Dovu) ena yabaki 2006 Management ena kena sagai ma qarauni na na suka se tiko sara era. Dua tale na kawa Oti oya sa qai sema mai vei keitou keitou na ni oti na kena vakadonui ena Palimedi ena ika itei ni dovu. Koya oqo e lako mai kina na ni dovu vou na ‘Viwa’ na ‘Qamea’ se qai va- qai vakasalataki kemuni se iwalewale cava ni 22 ni Seviteba ena 2005. ivakasala se mataqali ivakabulabula ni qele kayagataki ga ena vica na yabaki sa oti o rau vakayagataki qele oni rawa ni taurivaka me cava mera vakayagataka o ira na dau teitei. ni dola na iqaqi e tiko sara e cake na itagede rawa ni oni rawata kina n aka oni vinakata. Taro: Kena ibalebale e Tabana vou? Dau lai kau main a sabolo ni nodra qele kei na ni nodrau suka. Keitou rawa talega ni dola katuba vei kemuni sabolo ni nodra dovu qai mai dikevi me kilai Na ivakatagedegede ni rawaka baleta na ena so na veivakatorocaketaki ena bisinisi ni Vorelevu: Sega na Tabana oqo eliu e dau tiki kina se mataqali vakabulabla ni qele cava e suka e viavia tautauvata kece ia na gauna ga e Suka. tu ga mai ni kabani levu ni Fiji Sugar Corpo- ganita. Me rawa kina ni levu na ka era rawata tiko kina ecake na itagede ni suka ena duidui E rawa ni keitou dola katuba se dusimaka vei ration (FSC). Ena 2006 sa qai tawase kina me mai. kawa ni dovu e duidui talega. kemuni na gaunisala eso ni rawa ni muria me sa cici ga me sa dua ga na Institution vakataki Kena ibalebale ke vinakati me rawati vaka- rawa ni oni sotava kina eso na veivuke e koto koya. Taro: Na cava na ika 3 ni itavi ni SRIF? levu na suka e dodonu mera tea toka e rua se ena loma ni Minisitiri ni Suka. tolu na kawa ni dovu ena dua na gauna. Mera Taro: Na cava sara mada na inaki ni kena Vorelevu: Na ika 3 ni neitou itavi e vakatokai tea toka edua nakawa ni dovu e matua e liu , Taro: Dua na ivakasala raraba vei ira na tauyavutaki na Tabana ni Vakadidike na Crop Production se na kena maroroi na ni voleka ni sogo na iqaqi mera qai musuka na dau teidovu e Viti? oqo? dovu. O iratou qo eratou raica na kena dikevi dovu koya dau tiko e cake na kena itaged ni na veimate eso e rawa ni curuma na dovu sena suka ni vakarau cava na qaqi suka. Vorelevu: Vinaka na ivakasala ga vei kemuni Vorelevu: Na inaki ga ni kena tauyavutaki veimanumanu vuka eso ka rawa nira vakaca- na dau teidovu moni kila ni sada yacova yani na Tabana ni Vakadidike oqo sai koya na cana na veidovu. Era dau vakasalataki kina Taro: Na cava dou cakavaka sara tiko qoka na drake suasua. Dua ga na ivakasala vakasokomuni ni so na itukutuku me rawa na dau teidovu ena veika eso mera cakava e veisiga ena gauna oqo me vukea na saikoya na kena qarauni ga na savasava ni ni vakavinakataka cake noda rawaka na dau me rawa kina nira vorata na veika e kauta ivakatagedegede ni dovu? dovu. teidovu kei na rawa tubu kei na kena vakaya- tiko mai na Draki Veisau sada sotava tiko ena Baleta na Draki Veisau eda sa lako curuma gataki talega eso na iwalewale ni tei dovu me gauna ni kua. Vorelevu: E na gauna saraga oqo e rua na tiko da sega ni lewa na mataqali draki e kauta rawa ni kauta mai vakalevu vei ira na dau porokaramu e rau cici tiko oqo oya na kena mai na maataqali manumanu meca ni itei. Kei teidovu na tubu sena veika eso era vinakata. Taro:Na cava na ika 4 ni itavi ni Tabana ni sagai me vakalesui mai na bulabula ni qele. na veimataqali mate eso e tarava mai. Vakadidike oqo? Ni gauna oqo sa balavu na gauna era vakaya- Koya gona keo tei dovu sa yaga mo qarava Taro: Ni vakamacalataka yadudua mada gataki tu mai kina na qele. vinaka na kena samaki qarava vinaka nomu na itavi duidui eso dou dau vakaitavitaki Vorelevu: Na ika 4 ni netou itavi e vakatokai Dau oti ga vaqo na musu dovu biu na ivaka- iteitei. Nida sa yacova tiko mai na drake suas- kemudou kina na SRIF? tiko na Outsource se na kena vakateitei yani bulabula ni qele na NPK. ua meda dau qarauna talega na noda ivakata na liga ni veiqaravi vei ira na dau teidovu na E sega ni vukea na kena bulabula na qele. ni wai. So na gauna sa dau lai tao sa vua mai Vorelevu: E 5 tiko na iwasewase duidui ni kena sagai me dikevi nodra qele se na kena lai Koya gona keitou sa teivaka eso na itei me na wai mai tu dede tu e loga ni dovu sa dau veiqaravi ni SRIF. Kena imatai ga na Crop tei nodra dovu caka talega eso na ivakata ni vaka na bean oti e 3 na vula sa qai tei tale na vakacacana talega na itei. Noda inaki kecega Improvement se na kena vakavinakataki na wai kera vinakata. dovu. O koya e vukei na bulabula ni qele. Ni meda rawaka vinaka ena noda dui teitei. Vukelulu 25 ni Noveba 2020 7 VULA I BALOLO LEVU VUKELULU 25 NI NOVEBA 2020 - KA 18 NI TABANA - KA 11 NI VOLA Noda Viti SIKOVI KO VAKASURA, YABAKI 103 ERATOU sega ni kinoca rawa na nodratou marau kei na luluvu na vuvale nei Mere Vakasura edua na marama yabaki 103 ena nodra laki veisiko yani kina na Turaga Peresitedi Jioji Konrote kei ira na ivakalesilesi mai na vale ni veiqaravi vakamatanitu. Era cavu tu mai Naigani e Batiki ena yatu Lomaiviti ka ra laki sikovi koya na Peresitedi ena nodra vale mai Namadi ka soli kina vua eso na nodra iloloma na Radini Peresitedi Sarote Konrote. Era vakavinakataki ira na nodra vuvale na Peresitedi ena nodra qarauni koya vinaka ena nodra bula ka sa dua na dusidusi vinaka ni bula vei keda na leweiViti ena nodra dau qarauni ka taqomaki na matua ena noda bula. Ko Kasanita Qeretabua edua vei ira na luvena na marama oqo ka tukuna ni ko tinana edua na marama edau lotu ka mamarau ena nona bula ena veisiga. Eratou vakavinakataka na Valenivolavola nei Peresitedi ena nodratou sasaga meratou mai visiko vua na marama na tinadratou me vaka ni dua na yabaki bula levu sa tiko kina oqo ko koya. “Keirau kurabui ena neirau ciqoma na itukutuku ni sa lako mai o Peresitedi me laki sikovi tinaqu. Eda sa vakavinavinaka vakalevu ka vakavinavinakataki Peresitedi Konrote, na iMatai ni marama kei ira na vakailesilesi ena nodra kauwaitaki na italatala qase Ko Peresitedi Jioji Konrote kei Mere Vakasura, yabaki 103, kei na nona vuvale. ena noda itikotiko raraba.” iTaba: FELIX LESINAIVALU Cavuikalawa Vou DOLA NA TABANA NI DIKEVI DIDIVARA KEI BURE NI SAUTU ENA COLONIAL WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FELIX LESINAIVALU tauvimate, dui wekadra kei ira na mate ni didivara ena noda veiva- “Sa qai kunei nira sa qai dou- bula na CWMH a tara me kedra vakailesilesi ni Tabana ni Bula.” lenibula, oaya na vuna era dau dou kina na tauvimate kei ira na ivakananumi. AV U I K A LAWA tale na E namaki na kena dola oqo na gole kina na itubutubu mera lai nodra matavuvale ka vukea talega “Na yacadra na bale mate ena Matanitu ena veiqaravi ni taba ni veiqaravi vou oqo ena sauma na veiqaravi ni valenibula na nodra bula totolo mai na tau- ivalu levu oya e tabaki tiko vole- CTabana ni Bula ena nona noda vanua ena vukei ira na nasi bisinisitaki ena taudaku ni matan- vimate.” kata na rumu nei dau ciqo talevo- sa mai dolava na noda iliuliu ni kei na vuniwai mera kila nisa itu me wali kina na mate ni didi- “Sa tara kina e so na bure lalai ni ena CWMH.” Matanitu o Josaia Voreqe Baini- didivara tiko e dua ka qaravi sara vara,” kaya o PM Bainimarama. mera dau gadiva ka laki veital- A cereki talega e dua na iva- marama ena vica na siga sa oti na yani me rawa nira rogorogo tale. “Ena veiyabaki sa oti na vale ni anoa kina ena yalo vakacegu na kananumi ena “Loma ni bai ni isevu ni Tabana ni dikevi mate ni Kaya kina o PM Bainimarama ni bula evaka edau ivakarere tu ka tauvimate, dui wekadra kei ira na kune vakacegu”mera vakananumi daliga ena noda vanua ena vale ni tabana vou oya ena levu cake sara vanua tab utu vei ira na lewe ni vakailesilesii ni Tabana ni Bula.” kina na vakailesilesi ni Tabana bula levu e Suva, na kena yaga ni vakatauvatani kei noda veimatavuvale, ia edaidai Vakanumi ira talega ena siga oya ni Bula era vakaitavi ena imatai Sa dola talega kina na vei bure na kena isau vakailavo. esa veisau era saga na tabana ni o PM Bainimarama na lewe 123 ni ivalu levu kei ira na bale mate lalai mera dau gadiva ka laki vei- “Me yacova mai edaidai a sega bula me vanua eda kidavaki kina na sotia ni Viti kei Peritania era a ena imatai ni ivalu levu kei ira na talanoa kina ena yalo vakacegu na tu ni dua na vanua ni dikavi ni ena marau na tauvimate.” bale mate ena ivalu levu. Na vale- veiqaravi ena veisaututaki. 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