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Israeli Scholarships for Fijians, Praise for Govt, RFMF FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2020 l 16 PAGES l ISSUE 3 VOL 11 l WWW.FIJI.GOV.FJ Fijijj Focus Israeli scholarships for Fijians, praise for Govt, RFMF Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama with President of the State of Israel, Reuven Rivlin at Pullman Resort and Spa in Wailoaloa, Nadi yesterday. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA DEEPER TIES MEREANI GONEDUA nouncement, highlighted that the new Pacific. This collaboration will enable us to culture that has enabled their relationship to scholarships would begin in August this work together to apply Israeli innovation deepen over the years. TOTAL of 100 new scholarships year for students interested in agriculture. to pressing challenges such as food secu- While acknowledging Fiji’s contribution for Fiji and the Pacific island coun- “I am also proud to announce that Israel rity, climate change, ocean rise and public towards peacekeeping, President Rivlin also A tries has been announced by Israel will open a centre of excellence and in- health. President, Reuven Rivlin. novation for Pacific Island States in col- President Rivlin said Fiji and Israel have President Rivlin, while making the an- laboration with the University of the South cooperated in many fields apart from agri- CONTINUES ON PAGE 3 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 Work on common goals, minister urges PICs INSIDE AZARIA FAREEN ACIFIC Island Countries (PICs) should work togeth- $17M GRANT FOR Per towards their common DISASTER RESILIENCE - 15 goal despite challenges linked to changing climate, frayed interna- GOVT PRAISED FOR BRINGING tional markets and threats to the POWER TO COMMUNITY - 14 multilateral trading system. Stressing this while opening VILLAGE WOMEN BENEFIT the Pacific ACP-Trade Ministers Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Premila Kumar (middle) during the Pacific ACP-Trade Ministers meeting. FROM RESOURCE CENTRE - 13 Meeting recently, Minister for Photo: AZARIA FAREEN Industry, Trade and Tourism, Pre- including Micro, Small and Me- countries to secure our common “The Pacific ACP and border GOVT EYES STATE-OF-THE- mila Kumar also encouraged the dium Enterprises and with com- position, and where needed, build ACP Grouping are strong and ART DIALYSIS FACILITY - 12 delegates to tap into their cultural munities under threat we need to coalitions to ensure that our inter- strategic entities which realize an knowledge and Pacific solidarity build resilient trading infrastruc- ests are not compromised.” unprecedented collective voice on QUOTE OF THE WEEK to design trade pathways for Pa- ture that will enable quick busi- Minister Kumar in chairing the trade and investment including cific trading nations to transition ness recovery after any natural meeting also highlighted the need the multilateral trade negotiations from “surviving” to “thriving”. disaster. to ensure mutual accountability arena and demonstrate the values “As administrators of regional “The main concern for us, the and partnership of equals. of South-South Corporation.” trade policies, we all know that Pacific ACP States, including the Pacific Islands Forum secretary The theme for the 2020 Forum trade is important and will con- non-WTO Members, is the impli- general, Dame Meg Taylor said Trade Ministers’ Meeting - “Pacif- tribute to Pacific economies’ tran- cations of the lack of progress on a lot has evolved globally and ic Trading Nations: from Surviv- Aiyaz Sayed- sition from surviving to sustain- Fisheries Subsidies negotiations, regionally since the last meeting ing to Thriving echoes the Forum Khaiyum ably thriving — thus delivering to deliver on Sustainable Devel- four years ago. Leaders’ aspiration for the Pacific Walesi is a massive on our Leaders’ vision,” Minister opment Goals 14.6,” Minister Ku- “I am pleased that we have been region as “a region of peace, har- Kumar said. mar said. able to convene here today as mony, security, social inclusion, initiative by the Fijian She added the effects of climate “Therefore, the PACP must con- there are so many issues of impor- and prosperity, so that all Pacific Government to ensure change are negatively impacting tinue to advocate strongly and col- tance for your consideration and people can lead free, healthy, and our economies and private sector, lectively engage with like-minded decision,” she said. productive lives.” Fijians can seamlessly watch television in any part of the country. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum Attorney-General and Minister for Communications NUMBERS $17m is the total grant assistance from Japan in providing important materials to improve resilience against natural disasters. Attorney-General and Minister for Communications Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum with members of the public during the Walesi launch in the West. Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU TWEET OF THE WEEK FELIX LESINAIVALU we want you to be informed by watching the news, parliamen- ITH more than 400,000 tary sessions and entertainment app downloads and shows.” around 150,000 people Ben Kuruleca, a resident of Siga- Frank Bainimarama (@FijiPM) W already having the set top boxes, toka who attended the opening of Fiji isn’t alone in enduring Walesi is reaching far and wide the office, said he is interested to devastating climate impacts - this Walesi around Fiji. join the Walesi initiative now that is a global emergency. If our While opening the Walesi Of- help is closer. planet keeps heating, no people fices in Rakiraki, Ba, Lautoka “I have more confidence that this will be spared from greater suffering. At #WUF10 we’ll and Sigatoka, the Attorney-Gen- office will help us whenever we discuss cities’ role in averting that eral and Minister for Communica- need help in regards to Walesi.” future by urgently making urban tions, Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum said “My family does not have a living = sustainability. initiative Fijians can also get Walesi set top Walesi set top box yet but now I boxes for free if their household think it’s about time we get one.” CONTACT income is less than $30,000 a year. Sarah Jale, 48, who lives in Raki- Publisher: Deborah Weiss “Anybody with problems with raki, said that it was a good initia- Sub Editor: Prashila Devi Manager Vernacular: Viliame Tikotani their Walesi boxes can come and tive that the Government came up Virendra Lal fix their problems here,” the A-G with in regards to Walesi. North office: Level 3 Macuata House, Labasa said. “We always watch our rugby West office: Level 1 Ratu Nauliano House, Koroivalu benefits “Walesi is a massive initiative by games at home so we can cheer Contacts: Suva: 3301806 / West: 6700086 / 9905965 the Fijian Government to ensure on the boys that represent the North: 8811276 / 9905971 Fijians can seamlessly watch tel- country. The new office is an ad- Fax: 3305139/3304663 [email protected] evision in any part of the country.” vantage because it is close by and @FijianGovt “If you already have it, we want we do not have to travel far to get Fijian Government to urge other people to get it, help,” she said. visit us at www.fiji.gov.fj Fijians 2 Friday February 21, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and his delegation during the Pacific Leaders’ Summit in Nadi. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA Deeper ties PM, Israeli President FROM PAGE 1 stated that Israel would warmly wel- come tourists and pilgrims from Fiji and it would be a pleasure to send Israeli youths to visit Fiji. hold bilateral talks He then acknowledged the Fijian RIME Minister Voreqe Bainima- Government for hosting the Pacific rama held a bilateral meeting with Leaders’ Summit as it would deep- PPresident of the State of Israel, Reu- en Israel’s relationship with other ven Rivlin. Pacific island countries as they Prime Minister Bainimarama highlighted would like to explore many new that their discussions centered on empow- opportunities for Israel’s involve- ering future leaders to strengthen the ties ment in the sustainable develop- that connect our societies and build a part- ment of the region. nership that serves our people for genera- Meanwhile, Prime Minister tions. Voreqe Bainimarama highlighted “Despite our small size, Fiji and Israel that strong bonds between nations have no qualms about using our voices in often trace back to affinities shared big ways to drive global conversations. among leaders. “Increasingly, we’re uniting our voices on “I believe His Excellency and I are issues we know are critical to our future; well on our way to a new friend- climate change, sustainable development, ship, as well as new horizons for smart agriculture, women and youth em- the Fiji-Israel partnership. powerment, health, education and other “Despite our small size, Fiji and issues that demand our co-operation and Israel have no qualms about us- commitments from the wider world.” ing our voices in big ways to drive President Rivlin is in the country to partic- global conversations. Increasingly, ipate in the history-making Pacific Islands we’re uniting our voices on issues Leaders’ Summit Meeting –– the first ever we know are critical to our future; to be held with the State of Israel. climate change, sustainable devel- Fiji and Israel began their diplomatic rela- opment, smart agriculture, women tions in 1970, and the first Israeli President and youth empowerment, health, to visit Fiji was Chaim Herzog in Novem- education and other issues that de- ber 1986. mand our co-operation and com- In the decades since, cooperation between mitments from the wider world. Fiji and Israel has deepened, particularly in PM Bainimarama highlighted the areas of defense and security, agricul- that Fiji and Israel have a young, ture, health, education, climate change, and dynamic populations and its youth disaster rehabilitation. know the value of innovative, en- Speaking about the historic visit, the trepreneurial thinking and they see Minister for Foreign Affairs, Defence and the potential of partnerships to gen- National Security, Inia Seruiratu, said this erate prosperity.
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