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FROM LEFT: Reverend Isireli Kacimaiwai, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs Naipote Katonitabua during the launch of the common vision and planning document for the iTaukei Affairs institutions at Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva. Photo: ERONI VALILI ONE VISION THREE ITAUKEI INSTITUTIONS WITH COMMON PURPOSE

PRASHILA DEVI looking after the welfare of the will bring “more iTaukei people ter Fiji”. said, will come under one banner, iTaukei will now work with a sin- into the fold of our national de- The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, in pursuit of a common vision HIFTING the focus from gular vision. velopment and our economic the iTaukei Affairs Board and the and under an emblem that rep- the vanua to the iTaukei Prime Minister and Minister for prosperity”. Centre for Appropriate Technol- resents their history, values and Sfamily- the foundation of iTaukei Affairs, Voreqe Bainima- The common vision is “A Trans- ogy and Development (CATD), the society, the three institutions rama explained that these efforts formed iTaukei Family for a Bet- Prime Minister Bainimarama CONTINUES ON PAGE 3 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; NATIONAL MATTERS visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 INSIDE Govt praises faith-

Northland farmers open retail shop 15 Upgrades boost health based communities centre’s services 13 NATASHA BEGUM “The Government recognises the contribu- around Fiji had the ability and freedom to im- tions made by faith-based organisations and part teachings of faith alongside the school Love of a mother ‘a AITH-BASED organisations and com- community committees to the education sec- curriculum. woman’s greatest trait’ 4 munity committees have made a huge tor in Fiji,” the A-G said. “The Fijian Constitution under Section 21 contribution to the education sector in “If all faith-based organisations and com- guarantees everyone the right to be able to uote of the week F Q Fiji. munity committees were to stop running their practice whichever religion, denomination Attorney-General and Minister for Education schools then we would have very few Govern- that they wish to practice,” he said. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum made the statement ment schools left.” “It also gives the faith groups, under the while delivering his opening remarks dur- “It is only through the work of the respective particular section, the ability to set up schools ing the Christian Mission Fellowship (CMF) faith-based organisations that we have a net- through their respective religious organiza- Fundraising dinner at the Holiday Inn in Suva work of education facilities throughout Fiji.” tions and have a specialist focus on teaching recently. The A-G adds that faith-based schools the teachings of the particular faith.”

.. Government is Awards ceremony working very diligently told of need to ensure that many of the Government for skills services will also be NATASHA BEGUM made available through E need to instil and engen- internet. der the idea of professional- ism and transparency and Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum W getting the right skills set in our socie- Attorney-General and Minister ty, says Attorney-General and Minister for Communications for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. The A-G shared this sentiment dur- Numbers ing the South Pacific Stock Exchange’s (SPSE) Annual Awards 2018 recently adding that Fiji was still lacking sig- nificant skills within the economy. 2539 “We have the FNPF, the SPSE and businesses in a number of listed companies but we Taveuni are do not have one single Fijian actuarial practicing in our country,” he said. supported “As a country of our size and sur- under the rounded by the ocean, we have to become a lot more clever, a lot more Micro and innovative and a lot more smarter in Small Business the way we have sustained economic growth. It is very critical for us to actu- Grant (MSBG) ally grasp that concept.” since 2015 The A-G highlighted that although Fiji’s economy was much smaller compared to that of Australia and New Tweet of the week Zealand which had a higher population Attorney-General and the Minister for Communications Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum during the free WiFi hotspot launch at base, we must strive to do better. Shirley Park, Lautoka. Photo: ISAAC LAL “We cannot function like other coun- tries where there is a large popula- tion around it because they have deep wealth that’s been built into it and be- A-G launches high-speed WiFi cause they have the experience of hav- LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA lic places where any Fijian can Deaths and Marriages to con- ing sustained economic growth. UN Spokesperson come at any time of the day- siderably enhance the delivery “We do not actually have that but we TTORNEY-GENER- 24/7- and access high speed and engagement of Fijian Gov- can become like that and the only way (@UN_Spokesperson) AL and Minister for internet at much broader band- ernment services. to become like that is to be able to im- Secretary-General @antonioguterres Communications, Ai- width for downloading and Walesi has successfully pro- plement, to instil, and engender the met with the Prime Minister of Fiji, A H.E. Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama. yaz Sayed-Khaiyum launched uploading of information,” the vided high quality content di- idea of professionalism, transparency, The Secretary-General commended the first of three high-speed A-G, speaking in Shirley Park, rectly from Fiji’s broadcasters and of appointing people on merit.” the country’s strong advocacy and WiFi hotspots marking yet Lautoka said. directly to homes. The A-G said in order for Fiji to sus- leadership on issues related to another milestone in the Fi- “We want everybody to be Since its rollout, there are tain the economic growth it has had in #climatechange and the oceans jian Government’s provision connected irrespective of how close to 100,000 active set the past nine years, it needs to continue of free internet for the public rich or poor you are, no matter top boxes, with over 100,000 building on by doing better. Contact around the country. where you come from. At the downloads of the Walesi mo- “We will lose the momentum if we are With Government’s digital tel- same time, the Government is bile application, providing the not continuing to be smarter, if we do Publisher: Sharvada Sharma Sub Editor: Prashila Devi evision service provider Walesi, working very diligently to en- comfort and convenience of not have the right people in the right Manager Vernacular: Viliame Tikotani Fijians with smart phones will sure that many of the Govern- watching television channels places and we will lose that momentum North office: Level 3 Macuata House, Labasa West office: Level 1 Ratu Nauliano House, Koroivalu be able to access internet on the ment services will also be made on smart phones. if we do not have the professionals that Digital Fiji platform and enjoy available through internet.” WiFi hotspots have also been we require in our economy,” he said. Contacts: Suva: 3301806 / West: 6700086 / 9905965 60 minutes of complimentary The ongoing digital transfor- launched in Suva, Savusavu, Actuarial science is the discipline that North: 8811276 / 9905971 online access. mation aims to streamline the Sigatoka, Nadi and at Fiji Na- applies mathematical and statistical Fax: 3305139/3304663 [email protected] “What we are trying to do processes of several agencies tional University campuses. methods to assess risk in insurance, fi- @FijiRepublic throughout Fiji is provide pub- such as the Office of Births, nance and other industries and profes- Fijian Government visit us at www.fiji.gov.fj sions

2 Sunday, October 7, 2018 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Three iTaukei institutions Nation celebrates merged FROM PAGE 1 milestone as one principles. “In this case, these three NATASHA BEGUM military and police marching bands together sive, vibrant and exclusive society”. historic institutions have with school children from selected schools and A road-show has also been organized for been streamlined to work IJI’S 48th Independence Day celebra- twanging electric guitars by the QEB Serenad- Northerners to familiarise with the difference as one team to strengthen tions with the theme ‘Progressing ers. government services available to them. our focus on supporting FTogether Leaving No Fijian Behind’ will The President, Major-General (ret’d) Jioji Celebrations will also be held throughout the Fijian family values and be held, for the first time, in Labasa. Konrote and Prime Minister Voreqe Bainima- four divisions; Navua in the Central, Lautoka on mainstreaming more The main celebration centre will be based at rama will also be part of the Fiji Day celebra- in the Western, Levuka in the Easter for Fijians iTaukei people into our Subrail Park on October 10, 2018 and the day tions. to enjoy a fun-filled day of events. rapidly modernising econ- program begins with a march by school chil- Ministry of Defence and National Security “As we celebrate our progress since inde- omy.” dren, members of the private and public sector permanent secretary, Osea Cawaru, speaking pendence in 1970 and in remembering the “And we’re reaffirming and members of the community. during the media launch, said “central to the arduous journey that has brought us this far 48 our commitment to the This will be followed with a stunning specta- theme is the enduring and resounding aspect years on, we will once again witness our is- steadfast protection of cle of military parade and closing with a mili- of our collective aspirations as Fijians, clearly lands turning a distinct shade of blue and white our culture, our traditions, tary tattoo in the evening with flashing lights, outlined in the National Development Plan that from the fluttering flags and Bula wears,” Mr and the way of life we’ve harmonious coordination and display of the is, Transforming Fiji towards a more progres- Cawaru said. known for generations of recorded history and long before, while also mak- ing sure that every iTaukei feels the tremendous benefits of our economic growth, equally –– with no family and no commu- nity left behind.” Prime Minister Baini- marama was speaking at the launch of the common vision and planning docu- ments for the iTaukei Af- fairs institutions in Suva on Friday. Ministry permanent sec- retary Naipote Katonit- abua said focusing on the family will see greater and better infiltration of the values and programmes Attorney-General and Minister for Communications Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum with awardees at the South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPSE) Annual Awards 2018 in Suva. Photo: NATASHA BEGUM of the iTaukei institutions leading to respect for the This was the call made by the “You need to build that cadre of particular level of professional- vanua and ultimately a A-G calls Attorney-General and Minister for people that will take the private ism into your company. You do better Fiji. Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum sector forward.” not necessarily lost control per se “It will help us focus on on private during the South Pacific Stock The A-G said that SPSE opened but you are able to get that level empowering youths be- Exchange (SPSE) Annual Awards enormous opportunities to trade of equity and level of investment cause unfortunately, there 2018. for Fijians and Fijian companies. into your company to take not is a gap that we need to sector “It means not only that Gov- “There are a number of com- just your company but also the fill,” Mr Katonitabua said. NATASHA BEGUM ernment should invest but the panies in Fiji at the moment, in economy further.” “There are communities private sector must also invest particular family owned compa- He added the Government was that say they have no re- HE private sector has in the future of their companies nies that have been around for working diligently in develop- cord of their own cultures been urged to invest in the and developing the personnel and three to four generations, they are ing the capital market and also in and tradition and have Tfuture of our country to this is one area [I would say with ripe to be listed and I urge them to providing an enabling environ- been adopting the tradi- strengthen and retain its econom- respect] that the private sector is consider that,” he said. ment for the private sector and the tions of the nearby com- ic growth. actually lacking,” the A-G said. “It also means you bring a economy. munities so by working together we can assist in these types of cases, es- pecially where youth are Free bus fare rolled out for pensioners concerned.” Mr Katonitabua has S ANNOUNCED in the 2018-2019 Any unused funds will expire and not roll over “Apart from letting bus operators to continue urged to such communi- National Budget, the Government has at the end of each month. to keep the VAT component of bus fares, we’re ties to write to the Minis- Astepped in to fund the Free Bus Fare The Attorney-General and Minister for Econ- taking on the full cost of the initiative –– and try because they have re- initiative for Fijians living with disabilities. omy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said, “Previously, we’re making it even more generous by allow- cords that they can share And it has expanded the initiative to cover free Government and bus operators had negotiated ing all pensioners in Fiji to also ride buses free with them. bus rides for all pensioners in Fiji. an agreement which allowed bus operators to of charge,” he said The planning documents Following a review of a comprehensive anal- keep the VAT component of bus fares and in Only the initiatives beneficiaries –– pension- launched were the Min- ysis conducted by Vodafone on riding trends, turn not increase bus fares, while allowing Fi- ers and those living with disabilities –– should istry of iTaukei Affairs the Government will top-up, staring from Oc- jians with disabilities to ride for free and pen- use these preloaded eTransport cards. Annual Operational Plan tober 1, 2018, the eTransport cards of all re- sioners to ride at half price”. LTA will be conducting random spot checks 2018-2019, the Ministry’s cipients with $40 monthly allowances to cover “However, that’s a service bus operators are for misuse of the system; those falsely bearing Strategic Development bus travel. no longer are willing to offer the Fijian people, another Fijian’s eTransport cards, which are Plan 2018-2022, iTaukei This monthly allowance will put $40 in free so we’re stepping in. Government believes it clearly marked, will be penalised. Affairs Board’s Strategic monthly fares into the pockets of over 51,000 is incumbent upon us to afford a special level The Government will also be carrying out a Plan 2018-2022 as well pensioners for the first time, in addition to con- of care of those living with disabilities and our review of the Free Bus Fare initiative to cater as the board’s Operation tinuing to provide free fares for over 4,000 Fi- pensioners –– some of the most vulnerable Fi- for any recipients with special travel require- Plan 2018-2019. jians living with disabilities. jians in our society,” he said. ments. [email protected]

Sunday, October 7, 2018 3 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; NATIONAL MATTERS visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 Mediation service Taskforce reviews hailed for effectiveness PRASHILA DEVI national scheme EDIATION ser- vices has received M10,531 employment NATIONAL taskforce has been ap- and Organisation for Economic Cooperation comes as a timely intervention into the state grievances in the last decade, pointed and charged with the review and Development (OECD) countries. of apprenticeships in Fiji which have declined settled 8,492, equivalent to A to reform the national apprenticeship Fiji Higher Education Commission director, to around 120 apprentices graduating per year 80.64 per cent with recoveries scheme. Linda Aumua said the taskforce is developing against an expectation of 300 or more. of $6.1 million paid out to the The taskforce will then prepare a policy pa- a scheme to suit the Fijian context and meet The national taskforce would deliberate aggrieved parties. per for the Government based on this options current and future industry needs. more on their recommendations and policy Minister for Employment, paper. “Changes in the industry and education options based on initial findings from the Productivity, Industrial Rela- This would be the first ever review of the system had prompted the need to review review report before making the final submis- tions, Jone Usamate has hailed national apprenticeship scheme since its the scheme and make it fit for purpose,” Ms sion to the Employment Minister. mediation as a “very successful establishment in 1963 and will draw from ex- Aumua explained. and very good” mechanism in periences in New Zealand, Australia, England She further said that the proposed reform -FIJI HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION resolving disputes. “It (mediation services) is basically a trained person sit- ting in front of two people who have a conflict, talking to them and understanding the issues and getting them to agree to a solution, not imposing a solu- tion,” Minister Usamate said. “Mediation has been useful in resolving disputes and griev- ances and it is something we will continue to strengthen.” He said mediation is the na- tional primary conflict resolu- tion institution to solve employ- ment disputes and grievances Minister for Employment,Productivity and Industrial Relations Jone Usamate with Nadi employers after the consultations at the Nadi Civic Centre. Photo: LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA and had settled about 80 per cent of grievances and 50 per cent of disputes referred to it Ministry uses consultations to clarify issues annually. “From Jan 2008 to June 2018 LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA issues affecting workers. cupational Health & Safety Com- Minister Usamate and his team the Unit has received 313 em- Many used the opportunity to mittee. noted that complainants needed ployment disputes, settled 161 HANGES to labour laws raise concerns with the line Min- Minister Usamate also clari- to formally inform the ministry, which is equivalent to 51.44 and its impact on the em- ister Jone Usamate and his team. fied that workers taking leave for upon which confirmations from per cent with recoveries of $1.9 Cployers were brought to “We require that any organisa- workplace injuries should not be all witnesses and the worker in million,” Minister Usamate the fore during the Ministry of tion with over 20 workers have a carrying out tasks that they are question would be ascertained; said. Employment, Productivity and labour management and corpora- deemed medically incapable of as wages for workers found to be He said a lot of awareness has Industrial Relations consulta- tion committee so they can dis- doing. working while on medical leave been raised through talkback tions. cuss grievances and try to resolve The matter was raised at his min- would be ceased. shows and brochures. Business stakeholders in the them and both committees need to istry’s public consultations with Stakeholders were briefed on Meanwhile, Minister Usa- Western division were given an have membership that is elected Sigatoka’s business community new provisions to the National mate has encouraged the public update on the changes to the Em- by both employers and employ- early this month and specifically Budget 2018/2019, such as ex- to go to the Ministry’s website ployment Relations laws, Fiji’s ees,” Minister Usamate urged. on an employee who had been tended maternity leave and the or visit the Helpdesks in Nadi new National Employment Poli- He reminded business own- seen carrying out heavyweight new paternity leave, family care and Suva if they need any fur- cy, the new Accident Compensa- ers that workplaces with over 20 tasks despite medical restrictions leave and social welfare insur- ther information. tion Commission Fiji and other members needed to have an Oc- and being on paid medical leave. ance. Love of a mother ‘a woman’s greatest trait’

JOSAIA RALAGO home needed a little extension - this being one of the reasons I went overseas to work.” MOTHER’S love for her children is The mother of three said she felt she needed one of a woman’s greatest traits and to offer the best to her children which included A is often shown through the sacrifices a better home. she makes. “My husband and I started off in a tent, then This rings true for many including 37-year- we built a small house but now we are extend- old Milika Vunibola of Vusaratu village in Na- ing and carrying out renovations work with tewa, Cakaudrove, when she left the comfort our home with plans to have a three bedroom of home to work in a foreign land. house,” Mrs Vunibola said. Mrs Vunibola was recruited under the season- “Life is easy and sacrifices must be made to al worker scheme and was deployed to work in ensure that our families are provided for.” a farm in Australia last year, all in the hope of a Mrs Vunibola, who is now funding the up- building a better home for their children. grade of their wooden home from the money “When I got there, I did not know what to she earned, said she was grateful to the Gov- expect but the ultimate goal was to work hard, ernment for the opportunity. save and bring back my earnings to help raise “I would like to thank the Government for our living standard,” the Kocoma, Qamea, na- putting forth such a programme to help us ru- tive said. ral Fijians especially mothers to provide better Milika Vunibola outside her home that is currently under renovation and extension at Vusaratu village in “There are five of us in the family and our for our families,” she said. Natewa, Cakaudrove. Photo: JOSAIA RALAGO

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Have Your Say Do you think the Ministry stands by fair rural areas have benefitted from the Ministry of Employment’s treatment principle Seasonal Employer Scheme in Australia PRASHILA DEVI ing workers entitlements,” Minister Usamate minimum of standards and entitlements and and New Zealand? said. delay in service deliveries such as settlement HE Ministry of Employment, Produc- The Ministry recently held 44 road-shows of cases. Minister Usamate said the “Ministry Nanise Divana, 55, Wailevu Village tivity and Industrial Relations believes around the country and the Minister high- enforces the law and looks after both interest that the workforce in Fiji must be treat- lighted that this was the opportune time for of employers and employees as stipulated un- Of course it has. T Some of them have ed fairly to enable them to be productive. employers to turn up in numbers to raise their der the law” and emphasised the need for both renovated their homes, In response to comments by employers that concerns but only a few did. parties to deal with each other in good faith. bought appliances and the Employment Ministry was biased against Minister Usamate assured that the Ministry On the quality of graduates, he said there so on. It has helped them greatly. them and favoured the workers, the line Min- will be working to address the issues that were were a number of Government initiatives for ister, Jone Usamate, said the current labour raised by the employers but brought up the employers to take on new graduates. Reema Singh, 25, law, the Employment Relations Act (ERA) need for them to under the labour laws better. Emphasising that the workers were the Korovesi, Savusavu was inclusive. Some of the issues raised by employers were backbone of the economy, Minister Usamate Yes. It has helped “We are only seen to be biased when em- employees “absconding their employment”, said, “Employers must open their doors and them build their homes and support their ployers fail to follow proper procedures for low productivity in workplaces while em- embrace government initiatives and also take families. unfairly dismissal of an employee or not pay- ployees highlighted the non compliance of ownership of up skilling new graduates”.

Savenaca Viriviri, 37, Dratabu, Nadi It mostly benefits the individuals who go on the seasonal scheme which hopefully create opportunities for others in their communities. This is particularly for those who take on agricultural projects.

Sovea Diane, 24, Nadi Yes it actually benefits the rural community in a sense where they are employed and able to move away from poverty. It also improves their personal skills like gaining better knowledge about the world and their English proficiency. Seasonal workers from Ovalau during their stay at New Zealand. Photo: SUPPLIED

Atish Kumar, 38, Nakasi Yes, I think it has Roadshows been very beneficial because we know that in rural areas, besides agriculture there are not draw out that many employment opportunities. So this is a great help to the rural dwellers. issues of

Karunesh Mudhliar, 42, Nadi concern Yes, it is a very good PRASHILA DEVI programme and I have seen a few of my friends who have been part of HE 44 roadshows organ- this programme return ised by the Ministry of and build their homes and improve their standard of living. Employment, Productivity The Government is doing a very good T and Industrial Relations around job and I hope that this continues so the country have been deemed that Fijians in rural areas are able to contribute positively towards their successful as many important is- families. sues were brought up. The road-shows also presented employers and employees alike Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations Jone Usamate with women of Vuma Village. the opportunity to learn of the Photo: SUPPLIED changes in labour laws, the ser- vices the Ministry provides and gave them the chance to listen di- family care leave- and the $1,000 while it was doing well, the the programmes available to rectly from workers on the issues parenthood assistance to mother Ministry will keep on doing the workers in Fiji. they faced with their employers for every child born. strength, weakness, opportunities Ministry’s core duty is The line Minister, Jone Usamate which the Ministry will address Discussions also touched on the and threats (SWOT) analysis but to enforce the labour said there were many issues raised as it now analyses the concerns minimum terms and conditions there were many success stories legislations and when and overall the Ministry was hap- raised. of employment, the Wages Reg- from this programme. py with the level of engagement. “Ministry’s core duty is to en- ulation 2017 on the 10 sectors, “The story of achievement by workers raise issues, “We have witnessed the excite- force the labour legislations and seasonal workers programme, the Ovalau team was inspiration- it measures our ment of the general public during when workers raise issues, it national minimum wages and al and brings good repute to our performance of this public consultation program measures our performance of awareness on child labour as well country and the future of this pro- enforcement. and we believe that more of this enforcement,” Minister Usamate as the different units within the gram.” needs to be done regularly on a said. Ministry and what they do includ- “I continue to say to them that specific time space that we will The Ministry used this platform ing change in 2019 on Workers you can open and also close the Jone Usamate set later on,” Minister Usamate to raise awareness on key areas Compensation doors of Seasonal Work Employ- Minister for Employment, said. like the change in leave entitle- On the seasonal work pro- ers depending on performance,” Productivity and Industrial Relations These consultations, he said, ments- maternity, paternity and gramme, Minister Usamate said Minister Usamate said.

Sunday, October 7, 2018 5 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 ‘Right to peace for all humanity’

NANISE NEIMILA ones who anxiously await their Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama lays a wreath in remembrance of the fallen peacekeepers at the North Lawn Memorial site at the return, as they serve a cause larger United Nations headquarters in New York. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA IJI marks 40 years of ser- than themselves, with some mak- vices by Fijian women and ing the ultimate sacrifice for the ranks of peacekeeping forces. It learning, and they rise to assume “In Fiji, we are steadily increas- Fmen serving in the United sake of global peace. could be someone in their family, positions of great leadership in ing our enlistment of women in Nations Peacekeeping Opera- “Our contribution to UN Peace- someone in their community, our country.” our armed forces, including as tions. keeping has been the pride of or someone who attended their Prime Minister Bainimarama peacekeepers, and in the police, This was highlighted by the every Fijian – because while we school,” he said. also reminded world leaders of the and through all aspects of Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainima- may be a small country, we’ve The Head of Government added Fiji’s efforts in upgrading troops life and society.” rama while addressing world lead- shown ourselves to be more than that when it comes to peacekeep- capabilities that help keep them He paid tribute to all those na- ers at the High Level meeting on willing to do our part to protect ing, the call of duty is felt very safe and maintain their effective- tions who stand side-by-side with Action for Peacekeeping in New the innocent, shield the vulner- widely in the country and the pride ness. Fiji in conflict zones around the York. able and uphold the basic human and appreciation for Fijian peace- He added that Fiji looked forward world. “For 40 years, Fijians have made rights of all people.” keepers is very much a part of how to working with partners around “We have had your back, as you our contribution to defending the “In Fiji, we are blessed to enjoy every Fijian sees our nation in the the world to support well-trained have had ours, these past 40 years; defenceless, fighting for the right a measure of peace, security and world. and well-equipped Fijian peace- for that you have our gratitude, and of people everywhere to live in prosperity that many millions of “When peacekeepers return from keeping contingents where their you will continue to have our com- peace, security and stability.” our fellow global citizens cannot. their service, they return to Fiji protection and their service were mitment.” “For 40 years, Fijian peacekeep- That is why so many Fijians have with training and skills that have needed most. “I salute all of those who have ers have served honourably, with been willing to enter the ranks helped build the Fiji we know “A modern fighting force must served over the entire history of courage, discipline and tenacity of UN peacekeepers; because we today.” also be inclusive; it must be a force peacekeeping operations, and when tested in the line of duty.” believe the right to peace should “They step into the Fijian that is representative of society. again give Fiji’s full and unwaver- Prime Minister Bainimarama be enjoyed by all of humanity. workforce, as breadwinners for And we applaud every effort to in- ing support to the global cause of said Fijians have sacrificed, leav- “In Fiji, almost everyone knows their families, they enter into our crease the participation of women peace and prosperity for all peo- ing behind families and loved someone who has served in the schools and institutions of higher in UN Peacekeeping Operations.” ple.”

Fiji celebrates ‘starting point for democracy, freedom’

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IJI will soon hold national elections for the second Ftime as a nation celebrating with a purpose as a truly free elec- tions are the “very starting point for democracy and freedom”. This was the message by the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainima- Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama addresses the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA rama during his national address at the United Nations General As- litical and socio-economic protec- the most remote islands and re- ed a few initiatives of the Fijian Fiji has strengthened independ- sembly in New York recently. tions for every Fijian.” gardless of gender.” Government including govern- ent institutions—the judiciary and “I am proud of what we have ac- PM Bainimarama highlighted “We have also reformed our wel- ment programmes for the disad- independent commissions that complished in our Fijian democ- that in Fiji today no distinctions fare programmes to provide not vantaged based on a fundamental protect consumers, fight corrup- racy. Where we once had only the were made based on ethnicity, so- just a stronger safety net but also principle that the socio-economic tion, provide legal assistance, ad- shell of democracy, we have now cial status or religion and laws that to create greater opportunity for rights of all Fijians must be pro- vocate and promote human rights pierced that shell, and we have guarantee equality were enforced. the most vulnerable in our soci- tected. and carry out many of the activi- brought the Fijian people into a “We have reinforced our democ- ety.” “Other achievements include ties of government that must be genuinely inclusive society in racy by passing laws to empower “So while we provide free medi- the right to a quality education, free of political considerations. which minority rights are respect- girls and women and protect them cines and subsidised electricity, the right to receive treatment and “There is no doubt that the Fijian ed and all citizens are equal not from violence.” we also award grants to micro medication when they are ill, the people have a strong and abiding just in name, but in fact.” “We have reformed our educa- businesses as a way of lifting peo- right to decent housing, the right love for freedom. We want to live “That is the great promise of the tion system so that it provides real ple out of poverty and rewarding to clean water and electricity, and free, and we see freedom, democ- 2013 Fijian Constitution, which opportunity for all Fijians, regard- and encouraging self-reliance and the right to transportation that is racy and—perhaps most impor- has been the beacon for our pro- less of income and regardless of entrepreneurship.” affordable and accessible,” he tant of all—tolerance as powerful gress through its vast array of po- whether they live in the capital or PM Bainimarama also highlight- said. forces for peace in the world”

6 Sunday, October 7, 2018 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 CLIMATE CHANGE PM urges leaders to Fiji targets all sectors strengthen contributions NANISE NEIMILA to achieve NDCs ATIONAL leaders have NANISE NEIMILA been urged to search Nwithin for ways and IJI will be engaging all sectors of the means to strengthen Nation- economy to prepare a long-term decar- ally Determined Contributions Fbonisation strategy for net-zero emis- (NDCs) upward for 2020. sions by 2050 as part of the new Nationally This was call made by the 23rd Determined Contributions (NDC). session of Conference of Parties This was the commitment by the 23rd ses- (COP23) president and Fijian sion of Conference of Parties (COP23) presi- Prime Minister Frank Bainima- dent and Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainima- rama while speaking at the Unit- rama at the One Planet summit in New York ed Nations Secretary –General‘s recently. Climate Change event held in This means that Fiji’s NDC will no longer New York last week. cover just the energy sector but potentially Prime Minister Bainimarama other critical sectors such as land transport, said the Talanoa Dialogue at maritime transport, domestic aviation, waste, COP24 is an important milestone agriculture and forestry. on this path and Fiji fully expects Prime Minister Bainimarama said as part of that it will provide the catalyst this comprehensive, whole-of-economy ap- Prime Minister and COP23 President Frank Bainimarama with the President of Marshall Islands Hilda Heine at the needed to help us get there. proach, Fiji has identified the potential evolu- 42nd annual meeting of the Ministers for Foreign Minister for Foreign Affairs of G77 and China in New York. “This is the year of the Talanoa tion of these sectors in business-as-usual, high- Photo: NANISE NEIMILA Dialogue, which is based on the ambition, and very-high-ambition scenarios. rama highlighted this new commitment will of the important milestones coming up, such as concept of talanoa, an open, hon- “This has included identifying feasible low- require a lot of support and he is calling world the Virtual Summit of the Climate Vulnerable est and respectful process of dia- carbon development options that have the po- leaders to take heed of this approach. Forum and Talanoa Dialogue at COP24 this logue used in communities in Fiji tential to reduce carbon emissions, enhance “Only when many others, including much year, and the UN Secretary-General’s Summit and other Pacific nations.” carbon sinks and build resilience. We will larger emitters, join us in committing to next year.” “The idea of talanoa is to move announce the full details of this strategy at strengthened targets will we tip the scales back Prime Minister Bainimarama has made a plea the world beyond debates and COP24.” in the planet’s favour and put the world back to world leaders that it’s time to make a deci- zero-sum negotiations in order to “With this announcement Fiji joins the Mar- on track to achieving the temperature goals set sion and decide what kind of future we want. bring the best ideas to the surface shall Islands to become the first two countries by the Paris Agreement.” The current commitments that Fiji has made and share them – all in an effort to signal our unreserved intention to raise the “Many countries are already working in this under the Paris Agreement were done so to put to give political leaders the inspi- ambition of our NDCs by 2020.” direction, and I encourage them in their efforts. the country in the race but it has been deemed ration, the tools and the partner- While there is certainly pride attached in be- I look forward to hearing what they have to as running far too slowly to have any chance ships they need to prepare more ing amongst the first, Prime Minister Bainima- share in the coming months, including at some of winning. ambitious emission reduction tar- gets by 2020.” Prime Minister Bainimarama highlighted that one of the great- Greater ambition needed in climate action dialogue est examples of the power of ta- lanoa was the Global Climate NANISE NEIMILA Action Summit, convened by colleague and Special Envoy to IJI is calling for greater States and Regions, Californian ambition in climate action Governor Jerry Brown. Fplans from all countries “Investors, cities, states, civil through the Talanoa Dialogue. society groups and others showed This was call made by 23rd ses- us the groundswell of climate ac- sion of Conference of Parties tion that is taking place around (COP23) president and Prime the world. They showed us how Minister Frank Bainimarama some of the brightest minds have while addressing leaders at the turned their attention to develop- 42nd annual meeting of the Min- ing the technology and solutions isters for Foreign Minister for to help us face this crisis.” Foreign Affairs of G77 and China “Most importantly, they showed in New York. us a number of ways that coun- “We’ve held hundreds of Ta- tries can harness all this progress lanoa Dialogues already with and put it to use to strengthen great success, including in Bonn, climate ambition at the national Suva and San Francisco. And I’m level.” proud to stand here today follow- “Many people continue to un- ing our announcement that Fiji derestimate the challenge ahead and the Republic of the Marshall of us but let us not also under- Islands have become the first two estimate our collective ability to countries in the world to signal solve the problem.” our unreserved intention to raise Prime Minister and COP23 President Frank Bainimarama while addressing leaders in New York. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA “Exponential technological the ambition of our Nationally change is already happening, Determined Contributions under people’s homes and businesses “I speak for every Fijian, every is Agreement and that this sup- which can be a game changer.” the Paris Agreement by 2020.” against climate-related disasters.” Pacific Islander, and for the bil- port must continue. “We have the ability to change “But it isn’t enough to tackle Prime Minister Bainimarama lions of climate-vulnerable peo- “I look forward to working with our energy systems, to draw emissions alone, we need to redi- said greenhouse gas emissions ple the world over when I say: we all of the G77 plus China to ur- down carbon into our forests, rect resources to build resilience must be reduced on a global scale are not doing enough, we can and gently raise the ambition of our mangroves and soils and to make across climate vulnerable econo- and whether a small a small island we must do more.” commitments under the Paris more efficient use of our resourc- mies, we must develop financing state or a large industrial power, He said Fiji appreciated the Agreement, for the sake of our es. But it’s up to us to make sure that helps vulnerable countries “we must all do more than our strong support of the nations rep- economies, and for every person we don’t fall short of our poten- build resilience and introduces fair share if we are to avert cli- resented at the meeting for the on the planet.” tial.” insurance mechanisms to protect mate catastrophe for our planet”. process of implementing the Par-

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PM Bainimarama at the China Vuniwaqa marks International Day of Older Persons Minister for Women, Children & Poverty ensure that senior citizens received the Age Home and also shared words of National Celebration Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa officiated best care at their most vulnerable stage encouragement with bedridden residents. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama was the source of tourists,” he said. at the celebrations to mark International in life. Guests included elderly members of the guest of honour at the 69th Anniversary of the In a significant move towards cementing people- Day of Older Persons at the Golden Age Celebrations began with a march and community from the Lovu HART Home in founding of the People’s Republic of China held at to-people ties between the two countries, the Home in Lautoka. included an Open Day exhibition by the Lautoka. Suva Civic Centre last week. iconic Suva Civic Centre was also recently With Fiji’s older population increasing by Fijian Elections Office and Fiji Red Cross Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, Qian Bo, said in redeveloped by the Guangdong Province of China. 3000 people annually, she highlighted Society. Photos: ISAAC LAL his address that 43 years of Fiji-China ties had Ministry of Foreign Affairs acting chief of protocol the important responsibility of society to Minister Vuniwaqa toured the Golden strengthened and led to the stage where relations Jonetani Tagivetaua made a statement on behalf were now really strong. of the Fijian Government and reaffirmed Fiji’s “China is Fiji’s largest source of investment, commitment to the One-China-Policy. fourth-largest trading partner and fourth-largest Photos: ERONI VALILI

8 Sunday, October 7, 2018 9 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj WEST DEVELOPMENT phone: 3301806 Kumar sets climate champion Grower signs up to challenge

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INISTER Local Gov- FSC joint venture ernment and Com- Mmunity Development LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA tages of sugar cane farming that led him to tonnes of sugar cane to be produced on his Parveen Kumar has challenged inquire with the FSC on the options of a JV farm. The FSC is overseeing all preparatory the people of Ba to become cli- CCESS to broader markets, in- for his farm. work on the farm such as clearing land, culti- mate change champions by ad- creased capacity and better resourc- “With sugar, the Fijian Government is re- vation and the planting of the cane, with trac- vocating and leading the nation Aes are just some of the drawcards ally supporting the industry right now and tors already deployed there. in efforts to become litter-free. of joint venture (JV) farming with the Fiji there are great incentives like subsidies on The father of three is optimistic about rain- Minister Kumar made the com- Sugar Corporation. weedicides and fertilizer and things that bol- fall in October so planting can resume after ments while closing the week- Among the savvy cultivators who have re- ster farming,” Mr Lutua added. the land is cleared. long Ba Riverside Carnival at cently signed onto a JV with the country’s Part of the attraction has of course been fa- FSC explained that they also assist growers the market grounds in Ba last largest sugar producers is Iokimi Lutua, a vourable market conditions with cane being with sourcing funds from commercial institu- weekend. seasoned farmer who has toiled the land for purchased at $85 per tonne by the FSC. tions with FSC securing markets once farms “I have reiterated this many almost 30 years. Mr Lutua had previously supplied to the are established. times but we need to ensure that The Nakama native maintained cane farms cassava market but the challenges of mar- “This is encouraging and progressive step as residents of Ba and as citizens in Labasa while forging a career in public ket buyers had forced him to cut his losses as we try to engage and in some instance re- of this country, we need to take service and other sectors, and has recently re- in 2011. engage people with sugar cane farming,” en- charge of our lives and the envi- turned to till the land he grew up on. Seven years later, favourable market prices thused Graham Clark, chief executive office ronment we live in. There is an “I grew up in a farm and farming is my life,” have seen him return to farming, albeit for the of the FSC. enormous amount of rubbish that Mr Lutua said. sugar industry. “Anyone interested in our Joint Venture we dispose of without thinking, “Work may take me here and there but the “Having come from cassava farming, where schemes should contact the FSC for a discus- this needs to stop and we all need land is where I truly belong.” the market was challenging, with sugar the sion and see what opportunities there are.” some civic pride in us,” he said. Mr Lutua signed a Memorandum of Agree- market is already there so as a farmer you just The FSC’s Joint Venture schemes include a “We have become so compla- ment with the FSC for a five-year joint ven- focus on planting and increasing yield.” Straight Lease Option, 70/30 Option and the cent and dependent on others to ture last week. With 65 acres signed on for his joint ven- 100 per cent Option. do the work for us that we do It was while reading an article on the advan- ture with the FSC, Mr Lutua is targeting 1800 not think twice when it comes to tossing rubbish.” Minister Kumar did not mince his words when he highlighted that the Ba Province needed to step up in the fight against litter- ing. “It is my humble plea that we take ownership and responsibil- ity of our surroundings, our com- munities and our nation when it comes to keeping it beautiful,” Minister Kumar said. “I want Ba town to be the first town to be declared litter-free and I know that this is possible and I urge all of you to ensure that we dispose of our rubbish thoughtfully.” Minister Kumar added that the ministry is working closely with other stakeholders in efforts to implement and enforce the no- litter campaign in efforts to re- duce littering.

Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa and Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre co-ordinator Shamima Ali at the Gender, Violence against Women and Human Rights Training. Photo: ISAAC LAL Gender equality ‘priority for Govt’ ISAAC LAL been partly due to a strong and vi- “Sexual harassment in the work- ing of the issue. port.” brant women’s movement in Fiji place and the glass ceiling are still “If development is to be sustain- This, she said, remains the un- ENDER equality is a ma- who have been at the forefront of a thing in our workplaces. able and is to have a viable future, dervalued and the ambition of jor priority for the Gov- a lot of these gains apart from the “Also, cultural and traditional it must take account of the princi- achieving the sustainable devel- Gernment and is imbed- Government’s commitment. attitudes towards women’s roles ple of gender equity and equality opment goals cannot be achieved ded in national and international “Despite this progress, however, in development limit their partici- between men and women. Fijian without putting women in the commitments and legislations, we continue to be confronted by pation in formal employment and women and girls make up nearly centre of efforts of development says Minister for Women, Chil- disturbing information about the in taking up positions of leader- 50 per cent of our population,” for the Fijian society. dren and Poverty Alleviation position of women in Fiji. Rates ship.” she said. “Their talent, vision, leadership Mereseini Vuniwaqa. of violence against women and Minister Vuniwaqa said the situ- “They contribute significantly and entrepreneurial spirit un- Minister Vuniwaqa made the girls in Fiji are among the very ation needed be changed and it to our progress, be it at the home leashed are essential to reaching a comments recently during a train- highest in the world. Rape and was critical for all stakeholders front, within the communities, or sustainable, peaceful and prosper- ing workshop in Nadi adding that sexual abuse remain amongst the to play an integral role in ensur- at both the national and interna- ous future for all of humanity.” the visible advocacy and commit- highest of serious crimes against ing that there is a greater level of tional levels. They certainly de- ment to gender equality has also women,” she highlighted. awareness for greater understand- serve our nation’s collective sup-

10 Sunday, October 7, 2018 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NORTH DEVELOPMENT Ministry aids island’s small businesses NATASHA BEGUM

TOTAL of 2539 busi- nesses in Taveuni have A been supported under the Micro and Small Business Grant (MSBG) since 2015. Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism Faiyaz Koya high- lighted this during the MSB grant disbursement to the 1,312 recipients at the Wairiki Primary Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Land and Mineral Resources Faiyaz Koya with Micro and Small Business Grant (MSBG) recipients at Ratu Ganilau Park in Savusavu. School ground recently where he Photo: JOSAIA RALAGO also stated that the Government had invested $2.5 million into the economy of Taveuni. Recipients pump

To our Taveuni $5.7m into economy recipients, you have proven that you have JOSAIA RALAGO whilst 121 were in retailing sector,” Minister dium enterprises. In addition, 24 businesses Koya said. have accessed additional financial assistance the ability and the know- ICRO and Small Business Grant “These MSBG recipients contributed $5.7 from financial institutions.” how to undertake (MSBG) recipients in Savusavu be- million towards the Fijian economy and cre- He said this was a clear indication that the business and Mtween 2015 and 2017 have contrib- ated approximately 200 jobs in Savusavu.” grant was having an impact on the livelihoods uted $5.7million to the Fijian economy. He added the number of recipients have also of people. positively contribute This was announced by the Minister for In- increased from last year. “This is exactly what the Fijian Government to the Fijian economy dustry, Trade, Tourism, Land and Mineral Re- “Last year we disbursed grants to 1,766 re- wanted to achieve – strong and resilient grass sources Faiyaz Koya during the recent grant cipients here in Savusavu and today, a total of root communities,” Minister Koya said. Faiyaz Koya distribution in the Northern Town last week, 2,051 people will be receiving this assistance. “The performance of your fellow Savusavu Minister for Industry, Trade and saying this was revealed after an assessment This brings the total number of entrepreneurs residents has set the challenge for the recipi- Tourism was carried out by the Ministry. assisted in Savusavu thus far to 4,283 and sup- ents here today. To make use of this opportuni- “The assessment confirmed that 479 busi- porting the livelihood of 21,415 people,” Min- ty, to contribute to the growth of the economy “So to our Taveuni recipients, nesses were operating successfully, which ister Koya said. and join the successful small entrepreneurs you have proven that you have means 62.4 per cent of businesses assessed “The assessment also revealed that 24 micro who form the backbone of our country.” the ability and the know-how in Savusavu are operating successfully, out of businesses have graduated to small business- to undertake business and posi- which 311 businesses were agriculture based, es, while 3 micro businesses graduated to me- tively contribute to the Fijian economy,” Minister Koya said. “And with the assistance we are providing, your businesses will Young farmer hails flourish and thrive. But don’t stop there. “We know from the experience Govt’s MSB grant in other countries that micro, small and medium enterprises JOSAIA RALAGO to walk from the village to are powerful forces for lifting my farm,” Mr Maitoga said. I am very people out of poverty making WENTY-YEAR-OLD “Because of the distance, I them more self-sufficient and Atunaisa Maitoga of would have to sleepover at grateful to the giving them a sense of purpose TKaroko Village in times, so I would build tem- Government for and fulfilment.” Cakaudrove will soon have porary sheds to provide shel- Minister Koya reiterated that a proper farm house after ter during the night.” this grant. We Micro, Small and Medium En- becoming a recipient of the However, all this will be a are young farmers terprises (MSMEs) were es- Micro and Small Business thing of the past for this op- sential for job creation, income Grant last week. timistic young farmer, who and we have our generation, rural development, Leaving school at Year 11 said the construction of a own struggles, poverty alleviation and empow- four years ago, Mr Maitoga farm house would mean more erment of youth and women. decided to turn to the activity production, as he would be but to have “We are putting our confidence he loved the most– farming. spending more time in the opportunities as and trust in you, to use this assis- “The love for farming came farm. tance appropriately because all naturally to me as most of us “I am very grateful to the such, gives us of you have been thoroughly and in the village rely on the land Government for this grant. more chance carefully assessed by the Minis- for survival. My father was a We are young farmers and try of Industry, Trade and Tour- farmer, my brothers are farm- we have our own struggles, to focus on ism and the Fiji Development ers and I too love to farm, so but to have opportunities as our farms and Bank, to ensure that only those when I left school, I decided such, gives us more chance who genuinely need this assis- to start my own yaqona and to focus on our farms and in- increase tance are supported,” he said. dalo farm,” he explained. crease production,” Mr Mai- production To date, through the MSBG And while he has been toil- toga said. programme, 28,004 micro and ing the land ever since he left He was one of the 2051 peo- small entrepreneurs have been the education system in 2014, ple that received the grant assisted, impacting the lives of a major hindrance was the from the Minister for Indus- Atunaisa Maitoga 140,020 Fijians, with the Fijian lack of a farm house. try, Trade, Tourism, Land and Farmer Government’s investment of “My farm is far inland and it Mineral Resources Faiyaz Atunaisa Maitoga of Karoko, Cakaudrove with his cheque. Photo: JOSAIA RALAGO $26.4 million. usually takes me three hours Koya in Savusavu recently.

Sunday, October 7, 2018 11 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 Pathologist Upgrades boost health emphasises on traditional diet centre’s services DIPESH KUMAR ANSHOO CHANDRA I AM not only making URRENT developments at the Nausori people aware of cancer Health Centre will broaden health care “but I am also emphasis- Cservices and increase accessibility to ing on how we can prevent services to efficiently address the non-commu- cancers,” says Dr Raghwa nicable-diseases (NCDs). Sharma. One of the key developments that will be un- Dr Sharma, an Australian veiled in the coming weeks will be the opening pathologist, explained that of the new diabetes hub foot care clinic that will one of the reasons for the enable the Nausori Health Centre team to inten- increasing number of cases sify their reach-out to the diabetic patients. in cancer is because of the This new clinic is being developed by the change in people’s lifestyle. health centre through its ongoing partnership “We are too fast in copying with Diabetes Fiji. things like westernisation of Rewa subdivisional medical officer Dr Sra- fast food, oiled food, high vaniya Dasi said the new clinic will significant- content of red meat and pro- ly increase their reachout to diabetic patients cessed food which are really who need proper screening and early treatment detrimental to health from to avoid complications that causes amputations. non-communicable-diseases “Outreach is our main focus area because we especially cancer.” want to take health care services and make it “Lot of these things are accessible and affordable. heavily promoted by media The public health team reaches out to over and the western world and 3000 people through its outreach awareness we get carried away thinking programs on the prevention of NCDs in the ru- Staff nurse, Suliana Tora inside the diabetes footcare hubcentre at Nausori Health Centre. INSET: Rewa Subdivisional that it’s a correct thing.” ral and remote communities Medical Officer Dr Sravaniya Dasi, (right), with a colleague inside the trauma room. Photos: SUPPLIED “Only 10 per cent can- “An average of 200 patients are seen per three by treating the wounds and lesions. Now with is equipped with cardiac equipment and appro- cers at most are genetic or months and through the new hub, we will strive more space given within this new hub, we will priate medications to handle any traumatic ill- comes with genes for what- to reachout to those who may be shying away be able to improve our service in terms of dia- nesses and cases should the need arises. ever reason but 90 per cent is from seeking treatment and cause early treat- betic feet assessment, treating lesion or wounds Dr Dasi said the team strives to think innova- actually your environment, ment care is the way to avoid amputations and completely before it comes infected and diabe- tively to enhance their services and they have habits, exposure, what you save lives,” Dr Dasi elaborated. tes sepsis that leads to amputations. We hope also embraced a compassionate and caring ap- are doing to your body,” Dr Nausori Health Centre staff nurse, Mrs Suliana to save many more feet through this program,” proach to patient care. Sharma said. Tora, who has been coordinating the Footcare Mrs Tora said. Currently the Nausori Health Centre has 13 “My advice for people is to Program for the last six years, said the establish- The establishment of a trauma room at the doctors covering a population of 90,000 and on make sure go back to having ment hub is recognition of their commitment to Nausori Health Centre which is equipped and average attends to 300 patients daily while on a more vegetables and fruits in save lives. staffed to provide care for patients suffering busy day it sees around 500 patients a day. your diet. Mainly more or- “Over the years, we have saved many feet, from major traumatic injuries and illnesses as it ganic food that you use to eat like fresh fish from the sea,” he said. He also highlighted that al- Dry spell cohol consumption increases the risk of breast cancer in worries women and advised them to reduce alcohol intake as livestock, treatments have become costly. crop farmer “Alcohol is not good espe- cially for breast cancer. It al- DIPESH KUMAR ters your hormone level and female cancers are hormone ARMERS of Naroro, Siga- related.” toka, have been suffering the Dr Sharma said that people Fimpact of dry weather condi- should not totally depend on tions in the Western Division. the health system as it will Jitendra Kumar, a resident of Na- not solve all their issues. roro, said it has become really diffi- “We’ve gone through the cult to tend to crops because of the scourge of diabetes, high dry weather spell. blood pressure, stroke and “It hasn’t rained for two or three other things. Now we have months and because of this we entered the cancer stage and Jitendra Kumar at his farm at Naroro Settlement outside Sigatoka. Photo: DIPESH KUMAR haven’t been able to plant vegeta- these are directly related to bles.” ily move out of sugarcane farming. wires and 6 bundles of barb wires.” earned them accolades in sugar change in diet, lack of exer- “When there is a drought season “I have around 200 goats, 50 “I am very happy that the Gov- cane cultivation to vegetable farm- cise, smoking and poor man- it becomes really dry and when its sheep and some cattle.” ernment is doing all this and if the ing when they moved towards this agement of stress.” rainy season then it starts to rain “I’m following the footsteps of future generation work hard like commodity in 2010. “So all these things need to a lot, I get around three to four my father,” he said. this in farming than our country Mr Kumar plans to increase the be incorporated in the daily months to grow my vegetables,” He also commended the initiatives will definitely move forward.” number of sheep on his farm with living so that you can actu- Mr Kumar said. by the Government towards farm- “When we used to do sugarcane the help of the Government in the ally do something for your- He is also involved in livestock ers as he shared his achievements. farming we did it so just to make coming years. self rather than just totally farming and said he follows his fa- “They provided me with fence our father proud and in 1992 we “I would also like to tell the peo- depending on the health sys- ther’s footsteps in farming. wires and after that I got help from won the best farmer award in sug- ple to use the land and raise some tem because it’s never going Mr Kumar got into vegetable the Government almost every year arcane.” goats and sheep so that we can re- to solve the issues which are farming and began raising goats in goat farming. In the first year The Kumar family applied their duce the amount of imported meats just much more complex which slowly saw the farming fam- I got around 22 bundles of fence winning farming skills which in our country,” he said. than just having doctors to cut or treat,” he said.

12 Sunday, October 7, 2018 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Vuniwaqa praises Govt grants for senior historic workshop citizens’ homes ISAAC LAL PRIYANKA LAL budget of $404,000 for this financial year. soon announce the free bus fare provision for Aligned to complementing service delivery older persons or those aged 60 plus. HE efforts of non- EN agencies have been assisted under by existing non-government organisations and Senior Citizens Ba Community Centre secre- government women’s the National Council for Older Persons charitable trusts for older persons, the NCOP tary Arun Sharma, in thanking the ministry for Tgroup in working hand T(NCOP) grant totalling to $367,473 provides grants based on applications for sup- the grant of $46,000, said the funding would in hand with Government since 2014. port funding to specific agencies,” he said. go a long way in the smooth running of the or- to advance the fight against This was highlighted by the Ministry of He acknowledged the work done by homes ganisation. women and children have Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation per- for the care of older persons as it was not only “The grant has been increasing for the past been hailed. manent secretary Dr Josefa Koroivueta while an issue for the Government to look into but few years and we are grateful for the much This recognition comes signing the grant agreements between the Min- for the country as a whole. needed help. We celebrate major national and from the Minister for Wom- istry and six senior citizens homes in Sama- “We need to prepare our communities for religious events at the home for the senior citi- en, Children and Poverty bula, Suva. the care and support of the older person. We zens so we will use the grant for that as well,” Alleviation, Mereseini Vuni- Dr Koroivueta said the funding assistance had need to be prepared in terms of the provision Mr Sharma said. waqa as she praised the work generally assisted in addressing the promotion of mobility aids and also ensuring that the in- He said they were currently renting a property of both the ministry and other of the inclusion, protection, health and provi- frastructure is accessible; not only in the aged- but were looking for a suitable land to build a women’s rights movement sion of enabling environments for older per- care homes but also the amenities around the new senior citizens home which would be in organisations in highlighting sons. country,” Dr Koroivueta said. operational 24/7. and advocating in the fight to “NCOP has been consistently resourced a He also indicated that the Government would root out violence from Fijian homes and the community. Minister Vuniwaqa high- lighted this while opening the Parent urged first ever Gender, Violence against Women and Human to ensure kids Rights Training for the sen- ior managers of the ministry which was being facilitated stay in school by the Fiji Women’s Crisis JOSAIA RALAGO Centre. “Violence against women I ONLY wish that this golden op- and children and gender vio- portunity in education present to lence is a major issue for the “students today were made available ministry and the Government during our time.” continues to explore this area This was the comment from a parent to ensure that we can stem out during the recent Solevu District Meeting these plague from our socie- in Bua where parents were reminded of ties,” she said. the need for them to step up on their roles “It is not only a crime but it in ensuring their children were in school. is also morally wrong to see Sixty-six-year-old Mikaele Dreweta of violence in our homes, on Cavaga village said the education oppor- the streets and as Fijians this tunity presented by the Government was is something we need to talk one which ensured that all Fijians must about a lot to ensure that our have access to education. children, our sisters, wives “This is the prime time for parents to and mothers are safe in an en- put their children to school because it has vironment that we create for been made free. It is imperative that our them.” children are educated,” Mr Dreweta said. Course facilitator and “Education enlightens people, broadens FWCC coordinator Shamima their knowledge and teaches them about Ali said it was encouraging to the world. Such an opportunity should note the efforts made by the not be wasted but be taken advantaged Government and other organ- of so our children could better serve our isations in raising awareness country, our villages and our communi- and in giving more voice and ties when the time comes.” recognition that violence is Mr Dreweta said he could see children not part of any community in loitering in villages or cutting cane in the the country. fields when they should be in school. “There may be times when “This is where our role as parents come the Government and women’s in, ensuring our children are in school groups may differ in opinions when they are supposed to be,” he em- but when it comes to violence phasised. and taking action against per- “They could always return to the village petrators of violence against after they have completed high school or women and children, the tertiary level. We have experienced that Government has been in the when these well educated children come forefront,” Ms Ali said. back to the village, they help us elders in The week-long workshop making informed decisions and in further will saw senior managers of developing our village. the ministry from around the “We could only wish that this educa- country equip themselves tion opportunity was offered during our with the various tools and time in school. We struggled and our par- resources available to them ents had to go the extra mile to put us to when dealing with cases on school.” gender, violence and human He said parents were key players in this rights. regard and should play their part accord- Mikaele Dreweta of Cavaga Village in Solevu with his grandson outside their home. Photo: JOSAIA RALAGO ingly.

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Women of Qarasarau Village at the opening of their Resource Centre in Serua. Photo: SOLO LEWANAVANUA Minister for Youth and Sports Laisenia Tuitubou and elders of Qarasarau Village in Serua during the opening of their Resource Centre. Photo: SOLO LEWANAVANUA Resource centre keeps youths productive

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HE recently opened Qarasarau Re- source Centre in Serua will serve Tmultiple purposes for the communi- ty but most significantly it will keep youth engaged in productive activities. Minister for Youth and Sports, Laisenia Tuitubou, while opening of the new re- source centre for Qarasarau village in Nuku District, Serua recently, said the centre will also be useful for the Ministry to implement youth programmes. The resource centre, an initiative by Qar- asarau villagers who toiled hard to raise funds amounting to $20,000, was built to deter their children from wandering about in search of internet shops. Minister Tuitubou said the resource centre will benefit members of the community es- pecially their students. “This resource centre will benefit the Minister for Youth and Sports Laisenia Tuitubou (with garland) at the Qarasarau Village Resource Centre. Photo: SOLO LEWANAVANUA members of your community. Children from kindergarten to tertiary level educa- now.” “The iTaukei way of life is based on unity day but we are planning to ask the Minis- tion will further benefit in this Resource The resource centre will benefit 30 stu- or working together. If one of these pillars ter to assist us with more computers for the Centre,” Minister Tuitubou said. dents of the village who are currently in is missing they won’t achieve their aim,” centre,” Mr Koroibuta said. “This facility is in line with the ministry primary and secondary level in doing their Minister Tuitubou said. “We are glad that the Library Service of focus which is to lead them to success to research and school projects. “This new resource centre will need the Fiji is supporting us with the library books fulfil their aspirations.” Staff from the Library Services of Fiji support of the vanua, the church and the they are going to supply to this centre.” “Being the ministry overseeing the youth were also present at the opening to assist Government. This is a happy occasion be- “I thank God for giving us the wisdom to sector in Fiji we have seen many youths not the resource centre. cause the centre will benefit your children’s build our resource centre so that our youths being able to complete their education or Minister Tuitubou said, “So today we see future.” will have brighter futures. I have five chil- being left rejected,” Minister Tuitubou said. that most of the time we use and we don’t Qarasau villager Lino Koroibuta explained dren who will directly benefit from this re- “They fill isolated and start creating nega- prepare them. That’s why we have the Re- the hard work they did which has come to source centre,” Lino said. tive attitudes and are faced with challenges, source Centre here today to assist the youths fruition. Karalaini Iokimi, 40, a mother from Qar- some are involved in substance abuse or in their endeavour”. “We started building this resource centre aserau is happy with the new resource cen- other anti-social activities.” “You will need to take ownership of the in 2010 we kept fundraising slowly. We use tre because it will benefit her children’s “The ministry, however, is determined to Resources Centre that we have here.” to collect our village soli every Fiji Day of future. propel all youths to achieve better things in “I would like to tell you today that we have which each person gives $100 each and we “I am so happy with this project because I life and will continue to give them alterna- three rural millionaires. Just recently we managed to collect more than $20,000,” Mr know the benefit of having a resource cen- tive avenues to help them to be successful have one in Gau, these are registered youth Koroibuta said. tre as it will help our children in reading in in life,” Minister Tuitubou said. club.” “We have 30 students in primary schools English and for those in secondary schools “The resource centre is one of the means “If they can do it the youths of Qarasa- 10 in secondary and 15 in tertiary level.” and tertiary level will help them doing their through which the ministry can provide rau village can also achieve that here. He said the resource centre was built be- research,” Mrs Iokimi said. support to youths in our communities.” Youths from these villages in urban areas cause the village elders saw the need for Provincial Administrator for Serua, Inoke “The ministry provides support in empow- are returning to their villages because what students in secondary and tertiary level to Tagicakibau, encouraged villagers of Qar- ering training and we have five training they are looking for in urban areas can be have a centre where they can do their re- asarau to make use of the resource centre. centres that they can attend to further their achieved in their own villages.” search and school projects. “I urge you parents and the vanua to give training on non-formal education.” “They were able to achieve this because “So they don’t have to go to look for inter- all your support in encouraging your chil- “To the youth of this community you can they made use of the three pillars- the Gov- net shops in town but remain in the village.” dren to make good use of this resource cen- achieve your ambition in your lifetime from ernment, vanua and the church.” “We have two computers in the centre to- tre,” he said.

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ATIONAL Fire Author- ity officers are working Non strategies to ensure they reduce response time to the location of distress from 10 min- utes to five minutes. NFA board member Manasa Lesuma made this comment in light of the various measures put in place for the rescue services Minister for Industry, Trade Tourism Lands and Mineral Resources Faiyaz Koya after the opening of Northland Farmers Cooperatives retail store in the midst of sleepy Korovou during emergencies. town. Photo: VILIAME TIKOTANI Speaking in Nadi recently dur- ing the handing over of a new ve- hicle to the fastest growing town in the Pacific, Mr Lesuma high- lighted the need for continuous Northland farmers improvements to the processes of the services provided by NFA. open retail shop VILIAME TIKOTANI Minister Koya said the store was an exam- omy. ple of a co-operative investment backed by Minister Koya explained that the Ministry HE angst of travelling to Suva to pur- the hard work and support of its members. through the Department of Co-operative The Government continues chase farming implements will be a “Such cooperation and collaboration are Business formulates and implements poli- to provide all the necessary thing of the past for farmers in Tai- truly encouraging and I urge you members cies and strategies to facilitate promotion, improvements to NFA to T levu after the opening of Northland Farm- of the Northland Farmers Co-operative to registration and monitoring of co-operative allow NFA to build capacity ers Cooperatives retail store in the midst of continue the good work,” he said. businesses in Fiji. and the provision of better sleepy Korovou town. “Over the last seven decades, co-opera- It was also responsible for training and up- emergency management NFC secretary Joseva Madraitabua said tives have evolved significantly with 1,809 skilling of co-operative society members, that with the new retail shop farmers just co-operatives registered in Fiji. The empha- as well as, providing advisory services. services to the communities, have to walk to town to get what they need. sis now is on more resource-based rather “This is in line with the Fijian five-Year ensure preparedness, Minister for Industry, Trade Tourism than consumer. For the past five years, on and 20-Year National Development Plan compliance and resilience of Lands and Mineral Resources Faiyaz Koya, average 20 new resource-based co-opera- (NDP), which sets the foundation for an businesses, properties who opened the new shop, said ; “This is a tives are registered each year.” inclusive Fiji, where all Fijians are given and investments great day for Korovou town, as the open- The Government, he said, recognises the equal opportunity to earn a better liveli- against fire. ing of the outlet, will enable farmers in important role micro, small and medium hood. With the goal of promoting equal the Province of Tailevu and nearby areas enterprises play in making an economy re- opportunities and access to basic services Manasa Lesuma to purchase farming tools and equipment, silient to external shocks, special attention and building resilient communities, we NFA board member seeds, cattle feeds and other farming prod- has been given to the co-operative model, will continue working towards strengthen- ucts right here in Korovou, instead of trav- especially in terms of the crucial contribu- ing Co-operatives’ institutional capacities,” “The Government continues elling to Nausori or Suva”. tion co-operatives make to the Fijian econ- Minister Koya said. to provide all the necessary im- provements to NFA to allow NFA to build capacity and the provision of better emergency management $634K project brings health services under one roof services to the communities, en- sure preparedness, compliance NATASHA BEGUM and resilience of businesses, prop- erties and investments against ILLAGERS of Nasau fire,” he said. on Koro Island will now “Of greater challenge is the re- Vaccess health services duction of NFA’s response time under one roof after the opening from 10 to five minute and strat- of the new Maternal and Child egies are being put in place to Health (MCH) Clinic at the Koro achieve this.” Health Centre recently. To address this, the Government In opening the $634,000 de- has constructed new fire stations velopment project, Minister for in locations that never had fire and Health and Medical Services emergency services. Rosy Akbar said the new exten- “Places such as Korovou, Ko- sion was “uniquely designed rolevu, Savusavu, Taveuni, Ta- as it remarkably consolidates vua and other towns is allowing MCH services under one roof”. NFA to reduce response times. “It incorporates the Child Two more new fire stations will Health Clinic, the Integrated Minister for Health and Medical Services Rosy Akbar and Australian High Commissioner John Feakes at the opening of the new be opened in the coming weeks Management of Childhood Ill- Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Clinic at the Koro Health Centre. Photo: NATASHA BEGUM in Rakiraki and Nabouwalu which ness (IMCI) Program along with will allow for greater coverage an emergency delivery room and orously reach out to as many an initiative which greatly com- need.” and a safer Fiji,” Mr Lesuma said. this is a great boost to the health communities through public plements the Health Ministry’s The new facility, funded by the NFA provides services in fire services here on Koro Island.” awareness raising and commu- ongoing program, relative to Australian Government as part rescue, road accident rescue, haz- The Koro Health Centre inclu- nity outreach programs on Safe Safe Motherhood. of post Tropical Cyclone Win- ardous material rescue, flood and sive of the new MCH clinic will Motherhood and health devel- “It ensures that those mothers ston aid support, will serve 14 swift water rescue, urban search be manned by one doctor and opment,” Minister Akbar said. who need an emergency deliv- villages in Nasau district and and rescue, assistance during nat- three nurses. “The new MCH Clinic will ery will be able to access this has a geographical population ural disasters and the provision of “The new MCH clinic will also house a delivery suit that will critical health service near to of over 5000 people. 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President, Major-General (ret’d) Jioji Konrote hands over the writ of 2018 General Elections to the Fijian Electoral Commission chairperson, Suresh Chandra, on October 1, 2018. Photo: ERONI VALILI WRIT SETS 2018 POLL DATE PRASHILA DEVI fice by October 15, 2018 positions of each party and, above - Pre-polling and postal voting to all, we must always listen for the IJI will go to the polls on be conducted prior to November truth, and actively demand it,” the November 14, 2018. 14, 2018 Head of Government said. F The President, Major-Gen- - Fijian Electoral Commission “Every Fijian should reject IT’S eral (ret’d) Jioji Konrote, with the must endorse the names of MPs those politics of division, lies and powers vested on him under Sec- and return the writ to the President animosity, by shunning any who tion 59 (1) of the Fijian Constitu- before November 28, 2018 attempt to pit Fijian against Fijian tion and Section 21 of the Electoral Meanwhile, Prime Minister Baini- on the basis of religion, ethnicity, Act 2014, issued the writ of 2018 marama said come November 14, gender, province, socio-economic General Elections to the Fijian “Every Fijian’s voice will matter status, or background,” he said. Electoral Commission chairperson, equally, regardless of where they Prime Minister Bainimarama Suresh Chandra, on October 1, live or their social status, regardless has also called for responsible 2018. of their family name and their abil- behaviour and public utterances in President Konrote, speaking be- ity, and regardless of their religion, the mainstream and social media NOV fore a gathering that included Prime province, ethnicity or gender”. platforms. Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, the He said in the coming weeks, “When used responsibly, social Chief Justice Anthony Gates and there will be debates between the media can be a powerful tool for the other sitting Members of Parlia- politicians but called on Fijians to good; it can create a more informed ment, informed the chair of the reject politics of division. democracy and facilitate fruitful following; “It is important that we all listen and meaningful discussions online. - all names of candidates of politi- to what everyone has to say -- but But when used irresponsibly, it can cal parties contesting the elections when we do, we must always lend be an equally powerful tool for 14 must be with Fijian Elections Of- a careful ear to the promises and evil.” VULA IBALOLO LAILAI SIGA TABU, 7 NI OKOTOVA, 2018 - 8 NA DRAUNA - KA 19 NI TABANA Noda Viti

Sa sainitaka tiko oqori na turaga na Peresitedi e Viti ko Jioji Konrote na ivakaro ni veidigidigi se Writ of Election ka dabe toka ena imawi na ililiu ni Matabose ni Veidigidigi ko Suresh Chandra. iTaba: ERONI VALILI Soli na ivakaro ni veidigidigi NANISE NEIMILA ena ika 14 ni siga ni vula ko Noveba. 15 ni Okotova. A solia na nona ivakaro vakalawa na turaga “Au sa vakaroti iko mo sa vakarautaka oti mai na Me qai 12 nakaloko ena sigalevu ni ika 16 ni Oko- na Peresitedi ko Jioji Konusi Konrote vua na yacadra kece era sa vakadonui mera tu ena veidigi- tova sana sogo kina na kena vakasukai e dua na vei- Siliuliu ni Matabose ni Veidigidigi ko Suresh digi ena ka vakaleya lesu mai na ivakaro se Writ ni vakaturi. Chandra mera ciqomi kece na yaca ni vei mata veidigidigi ena ika 28 ni siga ni Noveba,” vakarota Ena 4 na kaloko ena yakavi vata oya esa na sogo vakaturi kece ena ika 15 ni siga ni Okova. ko Peresitedi Konrote. kina na kudruvaki ni dua na veivakaturi. Oqori e tiki ni nona ivakaro vakalawa me sa va- “Koya gona edaidai ena kaukauwa vakalawa e soli Na ika 19 ni siga ni Okotova na siga ni kena tarai kayacori na veidigidigi se Writ of Election. vei au ka virikorotori ena Wase 59 (1) ena Yavu ni naba se ball dra. A solia na ivakaro oya na turaga na Peresitedi Vakavulewa ni noda vanua ko Viti kei na wase 21 ni Na ika 24 ni Okotova sana soga kina na veidigidigi ena imatai ni siga ni Okotova Suva ni oti na nona Lawa ni Veidigidigi ni 2014 kei na nona ivakasala ena posi ena 5 na kaloko ena yakavi. ciqoma na nona ivakasala na Paraiminisita ko Jo- na Paraiminisita, Au sa vakaroti iko kina e daidai Tekivu na veidigidigi taumada ena se pre-poll ena saia Voreqe Bainimarama ena ika 30 ni Seviteba mo vakayacora na veidigidigi me vakayacori me ika 5 ni siga ni Noveba laki ca vena ika 10 ni siga. 2018“Au sa vakaroti iko edaidai mo sa ciqoma na vaka e virikotori ena lawa, mera lewe 51 na meba Sa na tekivu vakatabui na veivakauqeti ni digididi yacadra na mata vakaturi kece ena vale ni volavola mera dabe ka vakatulewa ena Palimedi.” ena veitaban ni tukutuku sena media blackout on ni veidigidigi e Viti ena 12 na kaloko ni ika 15 ni Sa nanamaki ko Viti ena kena vakayacori na vei- campaigning ena 7.30am ena mataka ni ika 12 ni siga ni Okotova 2018,” kaya ko Peresitedi Konrote. digidigi levu ni nona vanua ena ika 14 ni siga ni siga ni Noveba. Vakasalataka ko Peresitedi Konrote ni na vakaya- Noveba 2018. E Naika 14 ni siga ni Noveba ena vakayacori kina cori taumada na na nodra soli digidigi na leweni- Sa vakakoto oqo na veitaravi me yacova yani na na Veidigidigi levu ni noda vanua lomani ko Viti vanua era tu vakayawa kei ira e sega ni rawa nira gauna ni veidigidigi; ena 7.30am ka laki cava ena 6.00pm. yaco kina vanua ni veidigidigi ena vuku ni ituvaki Tekivu na gauna ni veivakaturi ena ika 2 ni Oko- Ena kena bogi sana takevu rogoci na macala na ni ni yagodra ni bera ni vakayacori na veidigidigi levu tova. Sogo na veivakaturi ena 12 na kaloko ena ika digidigi. email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASANA visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 Rokovi na bale mate ena tiko veisaututaki SOLO LEWANAVANUA

Sa laki vakotora e dua na senikau ni Ko Paraiminista Voreqe Bainimarama ena vakarokoroko na noda Paraiminisita nona vosa tiko ena boseka ni draki veisau ka ko Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama ena vakayacori mai na Matabose Cokovata kei Vuravura e Niu Yoka. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA North Lawn Memorial ena vale ni volavola liu ni Matabose kei Vuravura mai New York e Amerika ena nodra nanumi na bale mate ena cakacaka Me ra ivakaraitaki yaga ni veisaututaki. Tauca kina na nona vosa ena soqo na veiliutaki: PM bibi ni vakananumi oya ko PM Baini- NANISE NEIMILA marama ena vukudra na sotia ni Viti era sa laki kacikaci ni cagi ena vanua dodonu ka kilikili mera dau ni veisaututaki ena tokalau e loma kei liutaka na vakasaqara na vuravura. Egaunisala vou na liuliu ni Qoka ko ira era sa laki solia na nodra noda veivanua se matanitu. Oqori bula ena loma ni 40 na yabaki ni noda na mala ni vosa nodra na Parai- vakaitavi tiko ena cakacaka ni veisau- minisita Voreqe Bainimarama tutaki e vuravura. ena noda vosa tiko ena boseka ni A soli kina e 1 na miniti ni vakanomo- draki veisau ka vakayacori mai na di mera vakananumi kina na sotia ni Matabose Cokovata kei Vuravura Viti era sa laki bale mate ena buca ni e Niu Yoka ka liutaka na Vunivola veisaututaki. levu ni Matabose Cokovata kei Vakaraitaka na nona vakarokoroko ko PM Bainimarama ena vukudra na sotia ni Viti era bale mate ena “Au doka vakalevu meu vakaitavi buca ni veisa+ututaki. Na soqo ni vakananumi oqo a vakayacori ena yasani vale ni bose ni Matabose Vuravura ko António Guterres. ena soqo bibi ni vakananumi oqo ena kei Vuravura e New York. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA “Oqo edua na itavi levu esa vaka- ika 40 ni yabaki ni vakaitavi nei Viti taqomaki ira na malumalumu, ka vaka- sai vuravura. Era sa vakuria na caka- liuci vei keda,” kaya ko PM Baini- ena veisaututaki ena ruku ni Matabose deitaka na yalodra na vakalolomataki, caka ni veisaututaki sa qaravi tiko ena marama. kei Vuravura,” tukuna ko PM Baini- ena buca rerevaki ni veiraravui e vu- loma ni 40 na yabaki. “O keda na liuliu ni veimatanitu marama. ravura,” tukuna ko PM Bainimarama. Na soqo ni vakananumi koya era a edau namaki vei keda meda liu- “Au kauta vata tiko kei au ni kua e “Sa tomani tikoga ni kua na irogoro- tiko kina na noda mata kina Matabose taka na kena vakasaqarai edua na vasagavulu na yabaki ni vakanuinui go ni turaga kei na marama ni Viti ena kei Vuravura, noda vakailesilesi ena gaunisala vou se dua na iwali ni vinaka, kei na soli bula vakaitamera ni nodra vakaitavi tiko e voleka ni 900 vale ni volavola ni noda mata e New leqa edau sotavi ena noda kau- lewei Viti.” na turaga kei na marama era veiqaravi York kei ira na turaga ni ivalu mai Osi- kauwa ni rawaka kei na iyau ka “E na loma ni 40 na yabaki, era sa tiko ni kua ena veisaututaki ena veiya- terelia, Niusiladi kei Ireland. meda vakaqaqacotaka kina na noda iyalayala vakamatanitu me da vakalailaitaka na kasi gaga ce- buraki e vuravura me yacova na yabaki 2020.” Kuria ko PM Bainimarama ni Ta- lanoa dialogue ena COP24 edua na ulutaga namaki ena sasaga oqo ka nuitaka okoya ni bose mai Niu Yoka ena Matabose Cokovata kei Vuravura edua na bose ka na laveta na itagede ni sasaga se veiqaravi oqo. “Ia meda kua ni nanuma ni noqu matanitu esa sagai kemuni tiko na veimatanitu eso e vuravura mo ni vakayacora na ka keimami sega ni rawata vakaikeimami.” “Keimami sa vakaitavi tiko ena vakalailaitaki ni katakata ena noda Ko Paraiminista Voreqe Bainimarama kei na nona i vakaleilesi ena boseka ni draki veisau ka vakayacori mai na Matabose Cokovata kei Vuravura e Niu Yoka. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA vuravura ka keimami vinaka me keimami vakayacora vakaikina ka Namaki na ira na daunivola tukutuku saiva na itagede ni kaburaki oqo me rawa ni vakayacori sega walega ni vosataka ia me kei- ena gauna era lewena tikio kasi gaga ena 2050, oq ena na veisau ena yasana malu- mamui liutaka.” kina na boseka ni Matabose lewena talega na bolebole mu ia ka rawati vinaka kina Sa yalataki Viti ena One Planet isausau vou Cokovata kei Vuravura mai yadua ni veimatanitu era le- na sasaga. Summitt ko PM Bainimarama ni sa Niu Yoka, Amerika. wena mai na iyalayala oqo,” “Sa lauirai tiko eso na bolebole tale me vakalutuma sobu SOLO LEWANAVANUA Tukuna ko PM Bainimara kaya ko PM. veiqaravi erawa ni lailai na tale na itagede ni sasaga vakama- ni ko Viti edua na matanitu “ O Viti ena wilika talega kena kaburaki kasigaga ka tanitu ena kena vakalailaitaki na ACI VA K A ko lailai sara na itagede ni ka- na veitabana ni rawaka keitou na qai kacivaka na kasi ka kaburaki e vuravura. Paraiminisita bauraki kasi gaga ia ena vakailavo me vaka na veila- kena gacagaca vakamataila- “ E levu era vakawalega tiko na KVoreqe Bainimara- vinakata me vakaraitaka e koyaki vanua mamaca se lai ena COP24,” kaya ko sasaga oqo kau ririko taka tiko ma ni dodonu me kacivaka vuravura ni sega walega ni na veisokoyaki ena wai- PM. ia meda kua ni guilecava na kau- ko Viti ena 2019 na nona liutaka na sasaga oqo ia e tui, na waqavuka vuka ena “Keitou sa tomani matani- kauwa ni noda tuvata ka veitokoni bolebole vou se tagede me vakayacora talega. lomai Viti, na tabana ni tu na yatu Masela me rua na taka na sasaga oqo ka me rawa ni vakalutuma kina na kabu- “ Eda veisotaraki tiko oqo vakasavasavataki benu, na imatai ni matanitu keitou sa kunei kina edua na kena iwali. ” raki ni kasi gaga ena noda kei ira na veitabana ni rawa- teitei kei na veikau. bolea vata na kena vakalu- “Esa na qai vakatautaki saraga vanua. ka vakailavo me vakarautaki Kuria okoya ni kaya ni sa tumi sobu tale na itagede veikeda ena noda sasaga meda va- Yaco na veitalanoa oqo edua na tuvatuva ni raiyawa ratou dikeva tiko na kena ni kaburaki kasigaga ena kayacora. ” edua na sota lekaleka kei vou medatou yacova yani na dau na tuvatuva ni veiqaravi 2020.”

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vei koro: Raibevu Ko Epeli Drasa na turaga ni Sawani, Nadi in Bua. iTaba: JOSAIA RALAGO SOLO LEWANAVANUA kei na bose vakoro, ka ni na dua toka na bole- yabaki ni na lesu mai ena mai suka tale kina bole levu ni cava na yabaki 5 ka mani sega ni vakatubuilavo ni veikorokoro,” tukuna ko Rai- AKARAITAKA na turaga na Rokotui- rawati na ilavo levu ka saga na yasana me raw- bevu. Marau ko kadavu ko Kitione Raibevu ni sa veisau ata ena soli ni yasana kei na soli ni veivakatoro- “Dua na vanua keitou sa saga tiko e Kadavu Epeli Vna rai ni Bose ni Yasana ko Kadavu ni caketaki.” oya na kena tara vinaka mada na veikoro na vei- dodonu mera vakatorocaketaki ira mada e liu “Na dua na bolebole levu ni na sasaga tiko na tikina ena 75 na koro.” na veikoro ni bera ni qai lavaka na yasana na vale ni volavola kei na matabose ena ken alai “Ni sa vinaka na koro sana qai rawa ni cabeti nodra cau kina vakatubuilavo ni yasana. kumuni tale na soli ni yasana kevaka e sega ni me vinaka na tikina e 9 sana qai rawa ni vinaka Na vakatubuilavo ka navuci taumada me qar- yacovi na takete ni yabaki lima esa na dua toka kina na Yasana vakaturaga ko Kadavu,” tukuna ava na Yasana e rawarawa me kau sobu mai me na bolebole levu,” tukuna ko Raibevu. ko Raibevu. SOLO LEWANAVANUA mai qarava na koro. “Sa lewa na bose vanua ena yabaki sa oti Tukuna na Roko Tui Kadavu ni iwiliwili nil “Sa vakaliuca na Bose ni Yasana ko Kadavu vakakina ena yabaki oqo ni matata vinaka tu na ewe ni vanua ko Kadavu ka dodonu mera solia A koro ko oya me yavutaki vinaka mada na veikoro e 75 vanua e liu tiko kina na vakatubu ilavo vei Kon- nodra soli ni yasana era sivia na 10,000. Sawani e Bua, ena kena vakatorocaketaki.” tiki sa tu kina na lima na yabaki.” “Qoka ko ira na turaga yabaki 21 kina 60 me NVanua Levu e “Me cakava ga na nona vakatubuilavo na koro “Ni na cava lima na yabaki ena suka lesu tale dau solia nona soli ni yasana me vaka e koto ena koto ena bati ni baravi na dividend ga ni koro sana qai sauma tuga na mai ilavo ni vakatubuilavo se dividend ni atata lawatu ni Matabose ni Veikavakaitaukei se na ka dua na isolisoli levu nodra soli ni yasana,” tukuna ko Raibevu. vinaka tu na kena ivola se na itukutuku ni track iTaukei Affairs Act,” tukuna ko Raibevu. ni Kalou e tu e matadra e “Ena rawarawa ni moica toka na bose vanua record ni vale ni volavola. Ni na oti e lima na veisiga sai koya na ika ni waitui. Ia ko Epeli Drasa Qalo- mai e dua na turaga ya- baki 67 ni Sawani ena tikina ko Nadi e Bua a taura talega na nona ila- vo ni veivuke ni bisinisi lalai ka laki solia yani na minisita ni veivoli ko Faiyaz Koya. E walu na luvena ka ratou lewe 4 eratou tiko vata e na koro ka levu na gauna eratou dau lai siwa me baleta walega na kana ena veisiga. “Noqu sa rogoca na vei- vuke ni Matanitu oqo se small business grant sa guta sara ga na lomaqu meu kerea meu rawa ni tauyavutaka kina noqu Ko Paraiminista Voreqe Bainimarama ena nona vosa tiko ena boseka ni draki veisau ka vakayacori mai na Matabose Cokovata kei Vuravura e Niu Yoka. bisinisi ni volitaki ika. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA “Ia niu sa mia taura e li- gaqu ni kua na ilavo levu oqo e $1000 sa dua na ka Marautaki na na levu ni noqu marau baleta na ka oqo au dau diva lo tu meu bisinisi- democracy nei taka qai leqa ni sega na ilavo meu tauyavu kina,” Viti: PM a tukuna ko Epeli. “Ni kua au rawa ni kaya SOLO LEWANAVANUA ni sa rogoci na noqu masu baleta ni sana rawa ni voli da na vakarau mai marautaka na lewe ni vanua kei kina na noqu iyaya ni qoli Viti na noda democracy ena ikarua ni noda veidigi- me vaka na lawa kei na Edigi vakamatanitu. Oqori na mala ni vosa nodra na iyaya tale eso ena gadrevi PM Bainimarama ena nodra tiko voli mai USA ena bose ni ena bisinisi ni volitaki ika Matabose cokovata kei vuravura. ni siwa.” “Au tukuna ni da na marautaka na kena inaki ni veidigidigi ni tu vakaikoya kei na galala,” kaya ko PM ena nodra vosa Na Vunilawa ka Minisita ni Vakakau tiko ena 73 ni bose ni matabose cokovata kei vuravura ka i tukutuku ko Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum vakayacori mai Niu Yoka. e na nona tavoca tiko na Free WiFi Kuria ko PM Bainimarama ni marautaka na nodra sa cabeta hotspot e Lautoka. na tutu ni democracy na vanua ko viti kei na matanitu. iTaba: ISAAC LAL “Oqo eda sa vakila kece vakautatauvata na lewenivanua na cava na ibalebale ni democracy oya meda wili vaka tautau- Tavo na vakayagataki wale ni WiFi hotspot e Lautoka vata.” “Me vaka e toqai ena yavu ni vakavulewa ka dua na duru ni SOLO LEWANAVANUA Wilikina oqo na free wifi hotspot tiko tikoga ni tuvatuva ni matanitu noda tosovata e dua na vanua, matanitu kei na tabatamata.” ena Shirley Park ka ra lakova yani me vakarawarawataka na bula ni PM Bainimarama e vakaqaqacotaka na lawa kei na democ- AKI tavoca na Vunilawa vakayauyau na lewe ni vanua ena veitaratara ena noda vanuas ka racy ena nodra bulia eso na lawa vou ka rokovi kina na mara- ZAiyaz Sayed Kahiyum yasayasa vakara mera laki sema vakakina vei ira na gonevuli kei na ma kei na goneyalewa mai na vakarau kaukauwa. Lna Walesi mai Lautoka me kina kina mona livaliva ni veitara- daunibisinisi. Oqo e wili kina na vakavoutaki ni veiqaravi ena vuli kau rawa ni ra toboka talega na sikinala tara kei na vakauitukutuku. laivi kina na veivakaduiduitaki ni lewenivanua. na lewenivanua mai kea. Tukuna na Vunilawa ni oqo e

Siga Tabu, 7 ni Okotova, 2018 3 ITAKITAKI E NA LOMA NI MACAWA email: [email protected]; l @FijiRepublic; l Fijian Government; l visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj l phone: 3301806 ITAKITAKI E NA LOMA NI MACAWA Lisi me nodra Laki veisoliyaka na lisi ni qele nodra lewe ni vanua mai Labasa na Minisita ni Veivoli, Bisinisi kei na saravanua ko Faiyaz Koya. Rauta ni lewe 20 na lewe ni vanua mai Labasa ka wili kina na lisi ni teitei lisi ni veivakavaletaki ka vakadeitaki ira na lewe ni vanua. iTaba: JOSAIA RALAGO

Dola na vale ni wili vola ni Jaina

Edua na tabana ni wilivola vaka jaina sa Dolava na Vunivola tudei ko Alison Burchell talega na matanitu ko Jaina ena soli ni dolava na tabana ni vuli ena valeniwiulivola na tabana oqo ka tukuna ni ra marautaka voli ka vakauqeti na lewe ni vanua mera ni matanitu mai Draiba. na cavu ikalwa oqo me vaka ni ratou tokona vakayagataka. iTaba: ERONI VALILI Veivakadeitaki ko Vunilawa e Government Printery Veivosaki ko Vunilawa ka Minisita ni Taba Cakacaka ni Matanitu ko Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum kei ira na tamata cakacaka ivakalesilesi e Government Printery ka vakadeitaki ira ena nodra cakacaka kei na veiqaravi veitokoni ni matanitu. Era na sega talega ni vakacegui ena cakacaka ena gauna sa na taukena kina na Fijian Holdings Limited. iTaba: NATASHA BEGUM

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iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI Vosoti na batabata vei ratou na cauravou ni Ovalau nira vakarau biuta nodra icili mera gole yani ki cakacaka. Alanieta Disovanatabua e Driti, Bua. Photo: JOSAIA RALAGO

SOLO LEWANAVANUA Vakavinavinaka e 18 A taledi ni vavavi era kena mesamesa Nkina e levu na noda marama. Ia na taledi oya e rawa nira cicivaka vaka bisinisi. Dau bolebole levu na cauravou ni Ovalau vei keda na ilavo ni tauyavu. SOLO LEWANAVANUA Ia, oqori e dua na vuna esa vakavinavinaka kina vaka- ra sa sega ni kinoca rawa na nodra levu kina Matanitu ko Ala- vakavinavinaka na lewe 18 na cauravou nieta Disovatabua e dua na Eni Ovalau era sa lesu mai ena laki caka- marama yabaki 38 mai Driti caka ena iteitei e South Island e Niusiladi ena mai Bua ena nona sa tura na kabani levu ni caka waini na Vine Power. veivuke $1,000 ni bisinisi Vakaraitaka na nodra vakavinavinaka levu na lalai small business grant ka nodra iliuliu ko Sitiveni Waqawai yabaki 42. laki soli yani vei ira mai Bua Qoka ena gauna a veisiko yani kina ki Ovalau na e Nabouwalu. Minisita ni Veivakacakacakataki ko Jone Usa- “Au lako tiko mai ni kua mate. meu mai taura tiko na noqu “Au gusui keitou tiko na lewe 18 na gone ni ilavo ni grant. Au vakavi- Ovalau ena vakavinavinaka ena kena soli tiko na navinakataka kina vakalevu kalougata oqo vei keitou me yaga ena vuvale,” na Matanitu vinaka oqo niu tukuna ko Waqawai. rawa ni mai taura kina e dua “Keitou laki soli maka vakasivia sara na gone na ilavo levu meu mai vakay- ni Ovalau. Keitou laki tara na yalodra na veiqar- agataka me cicivaki vinaka avi ena vanua oya, keitou laki vakatagici ira tale- kina na noqu bisinisi.” ga ena gauna ni veitalatala. Kaitou laki qarava “Na bisinisi au cicivaka tiko vinaka talega na itavi ena loma ni kabani oqo na oya me na voli e dua na noqu Vine Power.” sitovu vavavi baleta niu dau “Keitou laki cakacaka tiko vata kei ira na gone Gauna ni vakacagicagi lekaleka nib era ni tekivu tale na cakacaka. . iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI taleitaka meu dau vavavi.” ni Vanuatu sara lewe 10 vakacaca tiko sara gole “Na noqu ivakasala ga vei tiko ena veiyabaki, o ira na gone ni Samoa, gone E levu na kena veimataqali cakacaka keitou mai vei au okoya na vosa oqo ka vaka e tarai ira na noqu itokani era tu e ni Solomoni, ira na gone ni Kiribati, o ira na la- goleva matai ni vula ka rua ni vula. au tale kay a okoya: loma ni koro ni dau yaco mai kova tiko main a cakacaka oqo ena loma ni vei- Dua na ka na neitou marautaka ni mai va- “Taciqu au vakarau qiriti Na mada. Au tug a na veivuke ni Matanitu me yabaki,” tukuna ko Waqawai. karaitaki toka vei keitou mai veira na i taukei ni mai veigasau au mai vakarau vodo tu vata kei vaka na kena oqo mera dau “Keitou laki qarava vinaka sara na itavi. E levu kabani ni rawarawa saran a neitou veimaliwai ira na tamata vakailavo ena mataqali waqavuka sasagataki ira mai era saga na ka keitou laki vulica ena neitou laki cakacaka vata kei keitou na gone ni Viti ni keitou kila vakaitamera vakaoqo.” mera taura. Me vakataki au ena kabani levu oqo na Vine Power.” vinaka tiko na vosa vakavalagi. Na veiqaravi e caka vei keitou e cecere sara. niu sa mai taura oqo na noqu “Keitou sega walega ni laki qarava na apolo, Ko ira na vo ni vanua ena Pasifika nira gole Loma ni vula vitu vaka ga keitou vakaicili tiko ilavo.” keitou laki qarava na kena vakarautaki na waini mai cakacaka dau mai vakavakadewa tikoga e ena dua na otela. Ko Alanieta e rua na luvena koya e tiko oqori ena noda veisitoa lelevu e dua ena vosa vakavalagi. “Ni dua e tauvimate e dau qiritaki sara mai ka nuitaka ni ilavo ena raw- Suva,” tukuna ko Waqawai. “E vukei keitou vakalevu ena vuku ni neitou vua na nona lewe ni vale e Viti me kila naka sa ata ena nona bisinisi ni vavi “Keitou laki qarava na na cakacaka ni kena va- veitalanoa vakavalagi.” qaravi tiko kina.” icoi ni ti ena dua na ivurevure karautaki na cakacaka ni waini.” “Koya gona keitou vakavinavinaka tiko kina Vakacaucautaki iratou na cauravou lewe 18 ni vinaka ni ialvo ni matavu- “Matai ni vula e dredre sara toka, karua ni vula ena yakavi ni kua na lewe 18 ni rawa ni keitou Ovalau ko minisita Usamate kaya vakaoqo ne; vale. keimami sa laki veicurumaki sara kei ira, ka lai cakacaka.” “Qoka na mataqali irogorogo vinaka ena rawa “Na bisinisi vavavi icoi ni ti rua ni vula sa toso cake sara mai neitou kila, “Ena kena soli tu na veivakabauti ni rawa ni ni dolava vakalevu na akatuba ni cakacaka I e sega ni leqa na kena makete katolu ni vula sa qai matata vei keitou na veika keitou laki interview keitou vakavinavinaka ni valagi vei ira na noda gone ni Viti.” baleta ni rawa ni voli ena me keitou lai qarava na gone Viti,” tukuna ko veivakabauti ni soli meu liutaka na ilakolako,” “Ni kila tiko nida veisisvi tiko kei ira na veiva- mataka sigalevu yakavi se Waqawai. tukuna ko Waqawai. nua ena Pasifika ena iwiliwili ni tamata cakaca- mani bogi saran a gauna era Me vaka ni se qai matai tikoga ni yabaki ni Vakarau ni keitou biubiu mai cavuti vei keitou ka meda vakauta mera lai cakacaka ki Niusiladi via gunuti kina,” tukuna ko keitou lai vulica me vaka ni levu na taba ni na vosa oqo: kei Ositerelia.’ Alanieta. cakacaka ni kena vakarautaki na waini. “We are the best behaved group for 2018.” “Keitou na saga tiko mena dau iko sara e cake “Au vakavinavinaka ni Tukuna ko Waqawai ni vukei ratou sara vaka- Vakarau ni keimami curu e loma ni waqavuka na ivakatagedegede ni nodra cakacaka ivalagi ialvo ni veivuke oqo sa mai levu na nodratou kila na vosa vakavalagi. e tiko iloma e 500 na idabedabe se qai keimami na noda lewe ni vanua.” vukea noqu tauyavutaka e “Keitou yaco yani keitou marau vakalevu ni raica vou. “Gauna oqo sa viavia 1485 na keda iwiliwili dua na bisinisi au na vakaya- cavuti vei keitou na vosa oqo: Dua na cauravou a toka iliu vei au raica ni sa era sa laki cakacaka ki vavalagi, se vo tu e 3000 gataka vinaka kina na noqu “We are so fortunate to be mixing around with luluvu au tarogi koya vakacava vakaukauwa vakacaca ena neitou loma ni tobu.” taledi ni vavavi.” English speakers from Fiji.” tiko kua ni drodro na wainimata. Qai cavuta

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ratou mai sainitaka A veivuke ni Bisinisi Lalai (Micro and e tolu na matanitu Small Business Grant) ni Matanitu vei Eko India, Australia Nira mai Savusavu esa cau kina bula kei Indonesia nodratou vakailavo e Viti ena $5.7m. veivuke vakamatanitu ki Ni da raica na kena mana kina noda Viti raraba vei Viti me baleta na kena era sa vukei oti kina e 28,004 na itukei ni bisini- yadravi na gacagaca ni si lalai. veidigidigi ena noda vanua Kena ibalebale nira sa laki vakila talega na ka namaka tiko na vanua o kena vinaka e 140,020 na lewei Viti, ka vakatu- Viti. builavotaka kina na Matanitu e Viti ena $26.4m. Edua na vola ni veidina- Oqori na veika e vakaraitaka na Minisita ni dinati e kaya ko Vunilawa Veivoli ko Faiyaz Koya ena nona laki solia na Sayed Khaiyum ni na nodra ilavo na itaukei ni bisinisi lalai ena Vua- vukea na matanitu e tolu liku. oqo meratou vukea ka Mai Taveuni era lewe 2,539 na bisinisi lalai yadra van a cakacaka ni era a vukei kina me tekivu sara mai na 2015 ka Fiji Electrions office ena vukei ira tale e lewe 1,312 na Matanitu ka vaka- 2018 veidigidigi.. tubuilavotaki kina kina noda vanua e $2.5m. “Ka dokai veiokeda nira- “E dikivi rawa ni 479 na bisinisi e toso vinaka tou mai veivuke na matan- tiko , kena ibalebale ni 62.4 na pasede ni bisinisi Ciqoma e dua na veibuni na nodrau i votavota ni $1000 mai vua na Minisita ni Veivoli Ko Faiyaz Koya e Savusavu. itu e tolu oqo ena cakacaka mai Savusavu e toso vinaka tiko. “ Ena iwiliwili iTaba: JOSAIA RALAGO taki ni veidigidigi 2018,” oya e 311 na bisinisi e bisinisi ni teitei, ka 121 kaya ko Vunilawa. na sitoa lalai.” “Yabaki sa oti a soli kina 1,1766 na veivuke “Sa dikevi talega ni 24 na bisinisi lalai esa levu “Sa vakanuinui tiko kina “Na bisinisi kece oqo era sac au tiko kina bula e Savusavu ni kua era lewe 2 051 era na vukei cake na kena itagede, ka 3 na bisinisi sa lave na noda vanua ena nodra- vakailavo ni noda vanua ena $5.7m kara kune kina. Na levu taucoko ni veivuke sa vukei kina cake sara kina itagede ni medium enterprises. tou veivuke na matanotu kina e 200 na cakacaka e Savusavu.” ko Savusavu sa yacova na 4283 kara vukei kina Rauta 24 na bisinisi era sa rawata mai nodra e tolu oqo ena qaravi ni Sa tubu talega na iwiliwili ni lewenivanua mai nodra bula e lewe 21,415 na lewe ni vanua,” dinau mai na veitabana vakailavo tale eso ena veidigidigi. na yabaki sa oti. tukuna ko Minisita Koya. noda vanua.” Tavo na hydro panel SOLO LEWANAVANUA

aki tavoca nodra hydro-panel mai Yavusan- ia Nadi na Minisita ni Marama, Mereseini LVuniwaqa. Oqo ena vukea na nodra rawata na waini gunu na lewe ni vanua ena tegu e maliwa lala. Sa qai maroroi na wai oqo me yaga ena bula kei na tiko bulabula ni lewenivanua era vakayagataka. Na gacagaca oqo ena vukea talega na kena vakailaitaki na benuni ni vanua ka salavata kei na tuvatuva ni matanitu ena kena vakalailaitaki na duka se kasi gaga ena noda vuravura. Esega ni va- kayagataka na livaliva buli mai ena waiwai se wai me yavalati kina na gacagaca oqo. Vakavinaka na Minisita Vuniwaqa kivua na ka- bana na Solved (Fiji) Private Ltd director John Magnifico me vaka niratou sa tavoca oti edua ena Ko Minisita ni Marama, Gone kei na Valuti ni Dravdravua ko Mereseini Vuniwaqa kei ira na marama ni Yavusania e Nadi. Koroipita in Lautoka. Sota na itaukei ni qele kei na Vunilawa SOLO LEWANAVANUA

dua na gauna vinaka vei ira na itaukei ni qele e Mona- savu nodra laki sotava na Vunilawa Aiyaz Sayed- EKhaiyum ena nodra valenivolavola ena vula sa oti. Oira na itaukei ni qele oqo era vakamuria voli mai na tu- kutuku ni qele ka sa dua na gauna vinaka ni rawa vei ira mera veitalanoa vakadodonu ena teveli ni veiliutaki vua na Vunilawa. Era 12 kece na lewe ni mataqali era gone main a lakolako ni veitalanoa oqo ka ra mai kerea na veivuke ni matanitu kei na vakatulewa baleta na nodra qele. Vakamacalataki vakadodonu vei ira mera duavata mada eliu ena nodra ile. Kevaka esa duavata mai ena rawarawa sara vua na matanitu me dikeva na nodra kerekere ka rawa talega ni Na Vunilawa ko Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum kei ira na itaukei ni qele e Monasavu ni oti na nodra bose e Suvavou House e Suva. iTaba: AZARIA FAREEN vakatulewa kina.

Siga Tabu 7 ni Okotova, 2018 7 VULA IVAVAKADA SIGA TABU, 7 NI OKOTOVA 2018 - 8 NA DRAUNA- KA 20 NI TABANA Noda Viti Yalataki vukei ni valuti ni mate sureti SA vakadeitaka na liuliu ni matanitu Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama ki vua na iliuliu ni matabose cokovata kei vuravura ena ika 73 ni nodra bose e USA Niu Yoka na veivuke nei Viti me valuta na mate sureti ena noda vanua ka vakakina ena veivuke cokovata ena veiyasai vuravura. Sa yalataka ko Viti ena kena vakasaqarai e dua na iwali me baleta na nodra tiko bulabula na lewe ni vanua ena noda vanua me ra marautaka ka tiko vinaka kina na lewe ni vanua. Kuria ko PM ni matanitu esa vota edua na iwase levu ni ilavo kina tabana ni bula baleta na tiko bulabula vakakina na nodra vakavulici na vuniwai kei na nasi ena veiqaravi ni vale ni bula. “ Esa vakagalalataka na ivakacavacava ena vakau ni kakana vuata kei na draudrau ka sa vagolei na ivakacavacava ena kakana ka nanumi ni vakavuna na mate sureti.” Sa cavuikalawa tiko na matanitu ena so na mataqali sasaga me vukea na sasaga oqo ka vakauqeti kina na lewe ni vanua mera dau tiko bulabula.

Ko Paraiminista Voreqe Bainimarama keiVunivola Levu ni Matabose kei Vuravura ko Antonio Guterres ena boseka ni draki veisau ka vakayacori mai na Matabose Cokovata kei Vuravura e Niu Yoka. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA Mana na bisinisi RAWA ILAVO LEVU NA DAU QOLI NI KADAVU SOLO LEWANAVANUA Vakaraitaka na iliuliu ni isoqoso- Tui Kadavu Kitione Raibevu nira qo ni dau qoli e Kadavu ko Timoci vakavinavinaka vakalevu na lewe SA mana sara vakalevu Raibiriki nira lewe 351 na lewe ni ni isoqosoqo kina veivuke levu sa na bisinisi ni isoqosoqo ni isoqosoqo. cau mai kina na Manitu kina nodra Edau qoli e Kadavu (Kadavu Ena yabaki sa oti a rawata kina bisinisi. Fishermen Association) ena nodra na isoqosoqo e $101,605 ena kena “Vakavinavinaka vakalevu kina volitaka tiko na ika sau levu na yel- volitaki e 16 na tani na yellow fin Tabana ni Qoliqoli ena nona solia low fin kina 4 na kabani ni voli ika tuna.” mai na nodra misini ni musu ika ena noda vanua. “Na volitaki ni 23 na tani na veika (fish-slicer), vakakina na nodra Era vakayagataka tiko na dau qoli tale eso a qoqota kina na isoqosoqo waqa kei na kena idini me vakara- mai Kadavu e 8 na Fish Agregated ni dau qoli e Kadavu e $115,000 warawataka na veitaratara vei ira Devices (FAD) ka sa yacana tiko ena yabaki sa oti,” kaya ko Rai- na lewe ni soqosoqo,’ kaya ko Rai- na bilibili ka veitoni kina na Taba- biriki. bevu. na ni Qoliqoli ka vukea tiko nodra “Na isoqosoqo e volitaka tiko Au vakavinavinaka talega ena manoa mai kina na Tuna. nona yellow fin tuna ena $7 dua na kena dau mai qaravi tiko levu na E dua na ituvatuva ni veitokoni ni kilo.” vuli me vukei ira tiko na lewe ni Tabana ni Qoli ena maliwa ni vula “Na dauqoli yadua era dau sauma isoqosoqo ni dau qoli. ko Okosita 2018 kina Jiulai ni 2019 e $6.40 me isau ni vakavoutaki ni “Macawa sa oti era a mai vulica na nodra vukei na dau qoli e Viti nodra laiseni ena veiyabaki ka $30 kina na dau qoli ni yasana ko Ra na ena FAD kei na waqa vata keina e dua musu me gole kina isoqosoqo iwalewale ni qoli tuna era sa kena- idini ka tiko ena $772,380 na ilavo ni dau qoli e na veimacawa,” kaya dau tiko kina na dauqoli ni yasana ena vakarautaka kina na Matanitu. ko Raibiriki. ko Kadavu.” Era sa cau tiko kina ena bula Ni toso tiko nodra volitaki ika sa Tukuna na Minisita ni Qoli ko vakailavo ni noda vanua kei na toso vinaka tale tikoga na nodra Semi Koroilavesau ni qoka na bula vakailavo ni nodra dui mata- vale ni kana mai vunisea. mataqali qoli era sa vakauqeti tiko Katoa vakalevu na nodra siwa tuna na dau qoli e Kadavu ena kena vakayagataki vuvale. Vakaraitaka na turaga na Roko kina na dau qoli e Viti ni kua. na FAD (bilibili) ka veitokoni tiko kina na tabacakacaka ni qoli ena noda vanua. SUNDAY OCTOBER 7, 2018 l ISSUE 20 - VOL 9 l 8 PAGES fIjI foks mt dyny ky ilE p=6[nm\t=I ny a\itm x4 my\ ke] kI smzd[rI log huE ryijS2r idw[ny kI m[{g 1 p~Q@ 19 7 a[mcun[v ky ilE ir2 id8[ g8[| ronl dyv

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( ronl dyv cOtIs hj>[r Ek sO bIs (634, 120) r[Q2+pit ny sn< do hj>[r tyrh (2013) s\ ) mtd[t[ mt dyny ky ilE ryijS2[ huE 5y| iv6[n ky nIcy sm8 sIm[ k[ p[ln krny  cun[vI ir2 py9 hony ky b[d lg7g ds snIm ny kh[ ik es s[l vy mtd[n kyNd=o\ k[ a[dy9 id8[|  hj>[r log dy9 ky ivi7Nn el[ko\ my\ mtd[n kI s\W8[ b#>[kr do hj>[r Ek sO s3>s@ ANho\ny kim9n ky cy8rmyn ko a[dy9 id8[  ky ilE 8[ mtd[t[ kI j[nk[rI bdlny ky (2,167) krn[ c[hty hY jbik sn< do hj>[r ik vo es s[l cOdh nvMbr ko a[m  ilE kt[ro\ my\ w3>y 5y| cOdh v[ly a[m cun[v my\ mtd[n krny ky cun[v bul[E| mtd[n subh s[3>y s[t bjy sy () suprv[Ej>[ aof elyK9Ns ilE do hj>[r a2<@[e]s (2,028) kyNd= 5y| 9[m q: bjy tk hog[| ANho\ny a[dy9 id8[  mohMmd snIm k[ khn[ hY ik kl 8[in iflh[l, r[Q2+pit myj[ jynrl ic8ocI kon- ik kim9n ko  somv[r ko dy9 7r my\ cun[v s\c[ln v[ly roty ny cun[vI kim9n ko a[dy9 id8[ hY ik a2<@[e]s nvMbr 8[ Assy phly s\sd ky  el[ky wuly 5y| ANho\ny kh[ ik ke] log a[m cun[v ky b[d nvMbr mhIny ky a\t tk cuny huE sdS8o\ k[ n[m ir2 ANhy\ lO2[ dyn[  mtd[t[ kI j[nk[rI bdlny ky ilE gE 5y| Ek ne] srk[r bn j[nI c[ihE| c[ihE|  ipqly mhIny kI st=[h t[rIw tk q: l[w   |  iks[nI my\ bhut f[8d[-fj>l w[n  ronl dyv aOr EKs2+[ suprm[ky]2 Ansy  amRd ky al[v[ anrs, imc],  sovI is\g[tok[ ky Ek p=isD bYgn, 2m[2r, mk[e] t5[ aN8  iks[n fj>l mhmUd w[n m[nty 9[w7[jI wrIdny ky ilE j[ty  hY ik wytI-b[3>I my\ bhut f[8d[ hY| w[n ky p[s do mj>dUr hY jo 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