FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2020 l 16 PAGES l ISSUE 3 VOL 11 l WWW..GOV.FJ Fijijj Focus Israeli scholarships for , praise for Govt, RFMF

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama with President of the State of Israel, Reuven Rivlin at Pullman Resort and Spa in Wailoaloa, 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, (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

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$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- (@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, “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 Nauliano House, Koroivalu benefits “Walesi is a massive initiative by games at home so we can cheer Contacts: : 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, , said this erate prosperity. development will further strengthen diplo- “My discussions with President matic relations between Fiji and Israel. Rivlin centred around empowering “From our peacekeeping efforts to ex- these future leaders to strengthen changing expertise on agriculture and tech- the ties that connect our societies nology, there has long been a special rela- and build a partnership that serves tionship between Israel and Fiji,” Minister our people for generations. Seruiratu said. PM Bainimarama also took the “There’s much to be gained from chan- opportunity to invite Israeli stu- neling the power of multilateralism –– so dents to study in Fiji and place I look forward to welcoming President themselves on the frontlines of the Rivlin another historic visit to Fiji, and to world-leading pursuit of oceans building on the progress that our two na- protection, climate action and cul- Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama highlighted that discussions with President of the State of Israel, Reuven Rivlin tions have achieved by working together in tural preservation. centered on empowering future leaders to strengthen the ties that connect our societies and build a partnership that recent years.” [email protected] serves our people for generations. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA

Friday February 21, 2020 3 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 Priority on landowner Minister clarifies land consultations

EMI KOROITANOA deal requirements HE number of times landowners EMI KOROITANOA Twere consulted in Fiji has increased to 73 T is important to note that at least 60 per cent for this financial year. of landowners need to agree first before a land The Minister for Lands Ilegislation is passed. and Mineral Resources, The Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, , con- Ashneel Sudhakar, in making his ministerial state- firmed this during the Par- ment on land bank in Parliament this week, said liament sitting this week. that landowners have the right to be consulted first From August, 2019 to before any legislation is passed and have the right the month of February, to own and manage their own native land. 2020 saw approximately “If the land owning unit disagrees, the process 30 landowners’ aware- stops there,” Minister Sudhakar said. ness/ consultations being “In addition, after the landowners have given held with 30 re-visitations consent, the Prime Minister then designates the land and 50 roadshows con- before it finally goes into the Land Bank.” ducted. Minister Sudhakar said the landowners of Fiji need “It has been the priority to know that the State is not taking away or stealing for Land Use Division to their land. always re-visit resource “The landowners do not incur any administration owners to keep them on fee like they do with iTaukei Land Trust Board. The par with the development TLTB takes its cut after it collects the lease money of the Land Bank.” from the tenants and gives the remainder to the “The success of these landowners. This cut pays for the TLTB administra- annual consultation work- tion. shops has helped bring “ Therefore, landowners who lease their land to the forward proposals and Land Bank will receive more than those who would views that reflect the prefer to stay with TLTB.” wishes and aspirations Furthermore, he made clarifications on a miscon- of the resource owners, a ception that the Government had been using the two-way communication Open Merit based Recruitment System (OMRS) to that encourages them to eliminate iTaukei staff, saying that this was wrong. have a voice,” Minister “The OMRS system, I can vouch for it, is a system Sudhakar said. that is designed to recognize the merits of the He said the participants candidate –of an employee. It is designed to look expressed their individual at qualification, experience, it is not designed to evaluation response, their look at a particular person’s race, ethnicity, religion, gratitude with the idea of province or their gender.” involvement and commu- Minister Sudhakar said the sole purpose of it is nity liaison promoted by merit, saying that his Permanent Secretary, Josefa the Government to reflect Caniogo is an iTaukei as well as the Director and Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Ashneel Sudhakar said that landowners have the right to be consulted the very best in terms of Deputy Secretary. first before any legislation is passed and have the right to own and manage their own native land. Photo: SUPPLIED inclusivity. “The Fijian Govern- ment will ensure that any Land Owning Unit (LOU) which deposits their land into the Bank will reap the rewards handsomely.” He added that one of the successful projects is the first premium the land rent payment to Mataqali Volivoli of Ketei Village in Savusavu for their 100 acres of land deposited in the Land Bank. “The ministry, on 23rd December, 2019 present- ed a cheque of $ 115,700 Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Ashneel Sudhakar Acting Permanent Secretary Craig Strong with participants during the Geospatial workshop in Suva. Photo: SUPPLIED to the five of the 14 sub- sistence agriculture lots,” he said. Ministry plans to fast-track land reforms “The progressive pay- ments for the remaining EMI KOROITANOA make more land available for productive and and effective surveying of land parcels depos- nine lots will be paid out socio-economic purposes,” Minister Sudhakar ited into the land bank, valuation of land at as and when received. HE Ministry of Lands and Mineral Re- said. market value, efficient and effective rental col- Each lot averages an sources will continue to use the full po- “This underpins Government initiatives of lections and payment distribution and develop- area of six to eight acres Ttential of existing laws to fast track rural stimulating economic activities in the utilisa- ment of land parcels for optimal use. for agriculture use, with development and land reform. tion of available resources and wider partici- “The Bainimarama Government will con- premium payment rang- The line Minster Ashneel Sudhakar highlight- pation.” tinue to channel maximum returns to the land ing between $20,000 to ed this during his Ministerial Statement during Minister Sudhakar explained that the Govern- Owning Unit through the development of their $30,000 a yearly rental of the Parliament sitting this week. ment will provide services in a number of ways land and the protection of investor’s rights for about $1,200 to $1,800 a “The Land use Division /land bank is a Gov- to fulfil the intent of the land reform initiative. setting up business on the land.” year.” ernment initiative programme designed to He said it will undertake this through efficient

4 Friday, February 21, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj PARLIAMENT phone: 3301806 Ministry rolls out business licensing Employers ‘will be reforms AZARIA FAREEN taken task for breaches’ N an effort to improve ease of doing AZARIA FAREEN vice Standard Annual Cost Operational Plan employment opportunities in particular the business and business climate in template which now reflects links to the participation of women and more such op- IFiji, the Ministry of Industry, Trade HE Employment Relations Act em- ministry’s development plan and the overall portunities will be available under the age and Tourism and Local Government has powers the Ministry of Employ- National Development Plan with clear per- care and other new sectors under the Pacific rolled out new processes for business Tment, Productivity and Industrial formance indicators which are measured on Labour Scheme.” licensing and renewal of licenses. Relations to ensure that justice is done and a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.” Meanwhile, Minister for Infrastructure and Speaking in Parliament this week, the any employer that fails to comply with the Minister Kumar adds the Ministry has rec- Transport, said Government line Minister Premila Kumar said the provisions will face the full brunt of the tified the auditor’s recommendation to re- does not rely on NEC to address employ- launch of the bizFIJI portal has provided law. verse the shared service revenue recorded in ment but works in tandem with Fiji Higher a one stop information on starting a busi- The line Minister Parveen Kumar high- the OHS Trust Account and deposit it to the Education Commission and Technical Col- ness and obtaining construction permits lighted this while addressing Members of Consolidated Fund Account of the Govern- leges. with registration of companies being the Parliament on the ministry’s Annual Re- ment. “The last findings of unemployment, youth brought online and the launch of the port for the year 2014, 2015 and 2016 this “My ministry is currently in consulta- unemployment in this country is only at 4.5 personal properties register. week. tion with the Technical Educational Skills percent, the lowest unemployment rate that “With the business license reform in “My ministry is working towards recom- Training Unit of the Ministry of Education we ever had in this country,” Minister Usa- place, a start-up or existing business mendation in ensuring that we produce the in reviewing the life skills training pack- mate said. requires two documents – business pending Annual Reports 2016-2017, 2017- age initially designed as part of the capac- “The rights of the workers in the country registration and tax registration - in order 2018 and 2018-2019 on time which will be ity building of unemployed registered cli- has always been protected and this Gov- to obtain a business license as opposed tabled before the end of the 2019-2020 fi- ents with the National Employment Centre ernment has done it. The kind of increase to eight documents previously,” Minister nancial year,” Minister Kumar said. (NEC),” Minister Kumar said. in salary that is being done here has never Kumar said. “My Ministry has adopted the Civil Ser- “My ministry continues to pursue overseas been done before.” “In addition, business license ap- plications are assessed based on risk, which was previously measured with the same standard,” she added. Service delivery ‘at heart of Govt inclusivity’ “Now businesses that are classified as ILISAPECI TUIVALE low risk can start a business immediately and meet compliance with other ancillary POLITICAL grandstand- legislations within six months. And if it is ing is not a forte, service a high risk business such as food han- “delivery is.” dling, manufacturing, use and disposal This was the response given of chemicals or nightclubs then these by the Minister for Women, businesses must obtain other licenses and Children and Poverty Allevia- permits before commencing business.” tion in Minister Kumar adds that reforms in Parliament in response to a mo- the area of business licensing has led to tion that a Special Committee streamlining and eliminating processes be set up to hold consultations and reduction in time and cost to start a in rural and maritime zones in business. terms of development chal- “This reform is a real game-changer, lenges and service delivery to which will lift Fiji’s ease of doing busi- all Fijians. ness and which has been able to reduce “There are agencies within the time taken to start a business from Government and outside of forty days to approximately eight days,” Government that provide criti- she said. cal services to Fijians all over “As we modernize the way Fijians in- the country, particularly target- teract with and access information on ing those areas in the maritime Government services, we will ensure that zones and rural areas.” most up-to-date and accurate information Speaking in particular of the is available in real time.” programmes under her Minis- Nausori Town Council has seen a 72 per try, Minister Vuniwaqa stated cent increase in the issuance of 810 busi- that under the REACH pro- ness licenses in January 2020 compared to gramme over 8, 000 individu- the same period last year of 470 while 193 als have been helped with more new business licenses were issued in Suva than 27,000 services that cuts compared to 74 in January last year. across the Ministry of Women, Furthermore, Suva City Council was able Children and Poverty Allevia- to issue a renewal of business licenses in tion, Legal Aid Commission, less than 24 hours, whilst new business li- Births, Deaths and Marriages censes met the 48-hour benchmark. Registry, Fiji Revenue and Cus- “These reforms are part of the larger toms Services as well as non- reforms that the Fijian Government is governmental organisations that undertaking to enhance the business en- provide critical services to all vironment and digitalization is a crucial Fijians. component of improving processes and Programmes such as the Spe- procedures,” Minister Kumar said. cial Protection Programme, the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa (right), says that that under the REACH programme, “This year, the submission and approval Poverty Scheme, the Care and over 8000 individuals have been helped with more than 27,000 services that cuts across the Ministry of Women, Children and for construction permits will be brought Protection Allowance and the Poverty Alleviation, Legal Aid Commission, Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry, Fiji Revenue and Customs Services as well as online and by September 2021, starting a Disability Allowance has pro- non-governmental organisations that provide critical services to all Fijians. Photo: business will be completely online,” she vided much needed assistance training for caregiving for peo- go out of our way to take these “Service delivery – that lies added. to Fijians all over the country. ple who live in maritime zones services and training over to at the heart of this Government “The Ministry of Industry, Trade and “The Government believes that and rural communities to train them where they live.” inclusivity making sure that no Tourism is mandated to implement the best care an individual can them to look after their old in Minister Vuniwaqa also stated one is left behind. And one only reforms in the “Ease of Doing Business”, get will be within the commu- the communities that they have. that the Ministry has conducted has to look at the programmes to ensure business processes are revital- nity that he or she lives in. Part- They may not be able to access caregiving training in maritime within my Ministry to know ized and Fiji achieves a ranking of 50 nered with the Australia-Pacific that particular training in town islands such as Yasawa and Lo- how true this is in relation to from 102 by 2025 in Doing Business Technical College taking out because it is so isolated, so we maiviti. this Government.” Report.”

Friday February 21, 2020 5 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 Flagship concept launched at World Urban Forum

RIME Minister Voreqe Bainimarama launched Pthe UN Habitat’s Resilient Settlements for the Urban Poor (RISE UP) flagship programme along the margins of the 10th Ses- sion of the World Urban Forum. The RISE UP flagship pro- gramme aims to improve the social-economic prosperity of ur- ban poor communities by reduc- FELIX LESINAIVALU ing climate disruptions to liveli- hoods and protecting them from HERE is a special place the monetary or social costs of that our Pacific heritage climate disasters and enhancing Thas had in shaping our service provision. perspective, and that deep-seated While launching the programme, cultural influence has fuelled our the Prime Minister urged the inter- urgency in combatting climate national community to include the change. urban poor into the larger fabrics These were the words of Prime of the societies and cities. Minister Voreqe Bainimarama Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says that despite Fiji being a small island state, it is leading the world by example with very big “With more and more of the during the Special Session on Ur- ideas. Photo: SUPPLIED world’s citizens living in unsus- ban Culture and Climate Change tainable informal settlements and Action in Abu Dhabi. with climate change worsening as “In Fiji, we’ve embraced inno- global temperatures rise, the need vation to combat climate change Embrace innovation, PM tells to “rise up” is clear to address the and adapt to withstand its im- sustainability of our urban poor,” pacts.” climate change talks he said. “We were the first emerging Prime Minister Bainimarama once came naturally.” bon markets to offset emissions “Fiji strives for that future every economy in the world to offer added that despite Fiji being a “I’m of the belief that this regula- of highly-developed nations, we day. We do so for our sake, par- a sovereign green bond to fund small island state, it is leading the tory reigning-in can apply across are increasingly returning to na- ticularly for those of our most resilient infrastructure, we’ve world by example with very big the globe, whether we’re speak- ture to stave off rising sea levels vulnerable ones. But we also do introduced a new bill that will ideas. ing to fishing, or more broadly, to and global temperatures.” so knowing that our successes are rank among the world’s most “It, above all else, has inspired unbridled carbon emissions.” Prime Minister said he hoped shared by our fellow global citi- ambitious climate change leg- every innovation and ambitious “We need to rehabilitate that har- this expression of Fijian herit- zens” islation, and we’ve instituted a action that we as a nation have mony. Whether that’s through re- age would inspire nations of the “Every problem we solve adds cutting-edge environmental levy embraced.” storative measures like replanting world to look at each other, not knowledge and experience that on targeted consumer spend that “To help restore the balance, mangroves on our coastlines or as separate states defined by bor- strengthens cities and communi- is wholly dedicated to funding we’ve put laws into place that for- vetiver grass on our riverbeds, or ders, but as a common people ties across our region and around adaptation projects.” malise the sustainable habits that on a larger scale, engaging in car- with a common fate. the world. That’s why I’m so glad to be here today to mark another milestone in our global coopera- tion, the launch UN Habitat’s flag- ship RISE-UP programme.” Prime Minister added that urban poor isn’t a Fijian phenomenon but a global challenge. PM: Climate change “The increasing ferocity of climate-induced disasters alone makes them deadlier, but that threat is compounded further by rapid urbanisation,” he said. ‘a global emergency’ Deputy Executive Director of the UN-HABITAT Victor Kisob SONAM SAMI shared similar sentiments, saying the international community must IJIAN Prime Minister Voreqe Baini- seriously join forces to come up marama has called devastating conse- with concrete solutions and strate- Fquences of climate change as ‘a global gies to address urban poverty. emergency’. He said there was also an abso- While speaking at the opening of the 10th lute need for sufficient funding to World Urban Forum in Abu Dhabi recently, help the urban poor communities. Prime Minister Bainimarama urged every city “The level of funding is insuffi- and community to join Fiji in achieving net- cient to help vulnerable communi- zero carbon emission by 2050. ties to effectively predict, adjust “Not because we rank among the world’s and adopt appropriate measures high-emitting countries, we are one of the low- to address climate change at all est –– but because we know that every percent- levels. age of emissions reduction matters”. “UN Habitat can only achieve Prime Minister Bainimarama said that Fiji is the objectives of the flagship committed to becoming carbon neutral in an- programme through mobilisation Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama (middle), at the 10th World Urban Forum in Abu Dhabi. Photo: SUPPLIED other three decades’ time. and coordination of large infra- “It’s more efficient to supply services to 100 tal, Suva, an Emirati in Abu Dhabi, or any of recognition that people’s healthiest, safest, and structure investments, improved families in a single building than 100 houses the 4.2 billion people who call cities home, most prosperous outcomes are only possible in livelihoods, empowerment and spread out over several acres. Urban house- our futures are all intertwined. Ultimately, I a carbon-neutral world. capacity- development and the holds – on average – emit less carbon and cre- believe we can build sustainable cities because “May we go into this World Urban Forum em- integration into larger city-wide ate less waste. And when we build up and not I believe in human cooperation, ingenuity, and bracing this recognition as critical for our cit- and national frameworks, to name out, we limit environmental degradation”. resilience,” Prime Minister Bainimarama said. ies, for our people, and for our future.” a few.” “Whether you are a Fijian living in our capi- He added that the effort will be led by a new [email protected]

6 Friday February 21, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 CLIMATE CHANGE

Ministry Animal genetic diversity launches strategic ‘key to development’ development plan FELIX LESINAIVALU a broad genetic pool to draw upon as we im- ETTING strategic pri- prove traits and characteristics under changing orities to ensure that ap- NIMAL genetic diversity is critical to- conditions.” Spropriate legislation and wards security and rural development Minister Reddy said that his Ministry is com- policies are aligned to support Awhen it comes to the livestock sector. mitted to its genetic conservation programme. the effective management of While answering a question during the current “We have been undertaking cross between waterways and to sustain our Parliament sitting this week on climate change the chain pigs, the local wild boar and the im- environment is paramount. and the livestock sector, Minister for Agricul- ported pig. We are also undertaking crosses This was highlighted by Min- ture, Rural and Maritime Development, Water- between local poultry, pre-arranged poultry ister for Agriculture, Rural and ways and Environment, Dr which is more feed efficient and tolerant to lo- Maritime Development, Water- said, “The effects will be more pronounced in cal conditions with imported ones which has ways and Environment Dr Ma- developing countries”. high yield.” hendra Reddy while launching “Therefore we need to get our game up and “We are developing stocks of drought tolerant the five-year Strategic Devel- get ready to deal with these challenges.” high yielding pasture, I must say that we have opment Plan for the Ministry Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development, Minister Reddy added that it would also al- Waterways and Environment Dr Mahendra Reddy while established close to 900 medium to large scale of Waterways and Environment low farmers to select stocks and develop new answering a question during the Parliament session on livestock farms.” recently. breeds in response to changing conditions in- Monday regarding climate change and the livestock sector. “We have established close to 900 medium to Minister Reddy said the 2020- Photo: PARLIAMENT OF FIJI cluding climate change. large scale livestock farms. So, they have their 2024 Strategic Development “Conserving indigenous animal genetic re- cal conditions and survive better in times of own source. This drought tolerant high pro- Plan captured and emphasized sources for future food security needs is an drought and disaster than exotic breeds.” tein pasture which can also be kept for three on key objectives of the Min- adaptation because they have adjusted to lo- “The local breeds are imported for providing months as silage.” istry in order to meet National Development targets, setting precedence to key deliverables espoused within the five-year plan. Villager relives wrath of He reiterated the goal of achiev- ing a ‘Vision of Clean, Healthy NANISE NEIMILA Environment and Sustainable Waterways Management for a ITTING in her makeshift home, 40-year-old Carol Sustainable and Resilient Fiji’, Maca from Nasau village on Koro Island still re- as the document would also Smembers the fateful day of February 20th, 2016 when guide the Ministry’s activities Winston ravaged the island with strong from 2020-2024. winds and heavy rain. “The Strategic Plan reiterates “It was Friday-15th February, 2016 when we went to attend that Waterways and Environ- a family gathering in the village so after the ceremony we ment are central in contributing decided to stay for the night and then return to our home the to the achievements of all the next day. The next day we heard on the radio that there will national development goals.” be strong winds and heavy rain.” “It further reiterates the fact “My husband then went to our home which was away from that, while sustainable water- the village to secure our home, not for long while returning ways are central to flood miti- to the village all he could see was flying roofing irons from gation, agricultural production the houses and most houses were already damaged. It hap- and productivity and mitiga- pened with a blink of an eye and it was something that still tion of climate change effects, haunts me.” a healthy, clean and productive Ms Maca recalls trying to escape with her two-year old environment is essential for sus- daughter as water began to rush into the home that they were tainable development because in and as she opened the door water gushed in. it reflects the balance between “I heard people crying, screaming for help from the houses, the demand and supply of natu- the whole village was covered with water and all I could see ral resources,” Minister Reddy was people trying to save each other.” said. “I told my husband to hold our daughter while we looked He further reiterated the stra- for a house to take shelter in but even that was not helpful tegic plan draws the direction as every house standing that day was below water. We tried from the National Development to escape to higher grounds because the water level just in- Plan (NDP), National Adap- creased.” tation Plan (NAP), the Green “I never cried so much in life, I heard children crying Growth Framework, and other and it was not something that you would want to re- regional and global policy docu- member for the rest of your life,” Ms Maca said. ments, to guide the Ministry “We then took all the children to the washroom meet its objectives. so they could take shelter from the rising water “The Ministry has developed levels.” strategic pathways to deliver Despite being affected physically services which are building re- and emotionally, she continues to silience to climate change & wa- thank God for her family because terways related hazards through without his grace they would not have irrigation, improved drainage, survived the Category 5 storm. flood control, riverbank, and Ms Maca still lives in the village coastal protection, and to be a and is yet to return to her home. reliable environment regulator She is one of the few who are slowly and trusted leader in environ- reconstructing their homes which were mental policy and practice. completely destroyed on that fateful day. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Waterways and Environment Carol Maca at her home in Nasau Village, Koro. website was also launched as Photo: NANISE NEIMILA part of this launching. [email protected]

Friday, February 21, 2020 7 NATIONAL MATTERS email: [email protected]; l @Fijian Govt;l Fijian Government;l visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fjl phone: 3301806

Head of Government honours sporting personalities

Few things bring Fijians together more powerfully than cheering for Team Fiji on to victory – “that is why I love Fijian sport, because I love to see our people united”. These were the words of Prime Minister while officiating at the 2019 Sports Awards Night. PM Bainimarama congratulated winners, Moana Wind, Jerry Tuwai, Ben Rova, Gareth Baber, Trisa Cheer, Patricia Vosayaco, Rebeca Johns, Daniel Shaw, the men’s Fiji 7s Team, and all of the other athletes, coaches and staff who helped make 2019 another banner year for Fijian athletics. PM Bainimarama said what makes Fijian sports work well is the fundamental principles of unity and teamwork that delivered last year’s Sevens World Series title.

Photos: VILIAME TIKOTANI

We want you to be informed, A-G to Fijians Around 150,000 Fijians have received the Walesi set said, “Walesi is a massive initiative by the Fijian watching the news, parliamentary sessions and top boxes and are watching eight free to air television government to ensure Fijians can seamlessly watch entertainment shows.” channels in their homes. television in any part of the country.” While opening the Walesi Customer Care Center in “If you already have it, we want you to urge other Photos: FELIX LESINAIVALU Ba today, Attorney-General Hon. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum people to get it, we want you to be informed by

8 Friday, February 21, 2020 9 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj WEST phone: 3301806 A-G: Ensure access to legal services MEREANI GONEDUA The A-G highlighted that the play as individual. – you are the largest law firm in access to that framework of legal commission’s vision is to pro- “Like I have said to the support Fiji.” assistance. HE Legal Aid Commis- vide all Fijians access to justice staff, they are no less important The A-G highlighted that issues Where will they? How will they sion has been urged to through professional, efficient than the legal staff and the legal of accessing the law was not only access the law? How will they Tensure that all Fijians are and quality legal aid services. staff are no less important than faced in Fiji but in some parts of be able to defend their rights or able to access the various legal “You have to ensure that those the support staff. the world as well. know their rights? services that they provide. that cannot afford it have accessi- “You must all work together as He stated that there is a saying “So, this is why in the formula- This was stressed by Attorney- bility to the law, which is legal aid a team. I hope you appreciate the that said “only the rich can use the tion of the 2013 Constitution, it General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum funded, of course, by the State. role that you are playing and ap- law and not the poor as some law- was seen pivotal to ensure that at the Legal Aid Commission sec- You should be able to understand preciate the fact that you all have yers were too expensive”. people have access to legal aid, ond annual national staff confer- the critical role that this organisa- been given a constitutional provi- “Think about what it is like for because that is the only way you ence held recently at the Warwick tion plays. sion, that you are constitutionally those Fijians who won’t be able can actually ensure that the rule of Resort and Spa in Sigatoka. “The critical role that all of you mandated to actually function to afford that accessibility or have law is practically implemented.” Fight climate change, advocate tells youths MEREANI GONEDUA

IJI’S climate advocate Timo- Fci Naulusala has called on all youths of Fiji to stand up and fight against climate change. Timoci Naulusala. Speaking at a recent launch of the Youth Action for Climate Change, the 15-year-old from Naivicula, Tailevu who has travelled the world ad- vocating and calling on actions against climate change stressed the importance of fighting climate change to the more than 200 youths present. “Friends, climate change is real. I have spent considerable time at global cam- paign for climate action as an advocate for this cause and I am glad that our country is a leading nation in the fight against climate change. “Climate change is like a thief in the night. It not only steals, but kills and de- stroys. If we don’t act now there might not be a future for the entire human race. “We have witnessed far too many im- pacts of climate change not only in Fiji but in the Pacific region as well. As the Minister for Forestry with 74-year-old Anaisi Bawaqa during the number of natural disasters such as cy- 30 million tress in 15 Years initiative clones, floods and droughts increase in consultations at Saru Village, Lautoka. frequency and intensity so will the risks Photo: MEREANI GONEDUA for us - the children, especially those of us living in hard to reach places who are the most vulnerable to these impacts. Protect future generations, Timoci acknowledged the youths for turning up in numbers to plant trees as it is one of the most important ways to 74-year-old pleads address climate change. “Trees as we all know are our source of MEREANI GONEDUA increased its tree planting ini- lings provided by the Ministry will be travelling to various oxygen and are a major player in the bal- tiative from 4m trees to 30m of Forests and acknowledged villages to train and assist ance of our ecosystem. Trees are directly WE need as many trees trees. the Fijian Government for villagers on how to maintain linked to life as their presence ensures to be planted as soon as “I have seen many floods in coming up with such an initia- their trees especially when our water source are protected and the “possible so our future my years when I was growing tive that would not only bene- planting sandalwood. diverse fauna that strive in our forests generation can be protected.’ up in the Western division but fit landowners financially but “My team will be traveling also are a source of food for many of us. This was the sentiment of nothing was as worse as Trop- help the environment. around after this consultation “I therefore call on every young girl 74-year-old Anaisi Bawaqa ical Cyclone Winston and we “I am very happy to be part and everyone interested will and boy to plant a tree each and support from Saru village in the need to do something in order of this initiative and I thank be trained on how to maintain our leaders who lead the fight against province of Ba who has wit- to protect our environment Government for such a great sandalwood up to the stage climate change. nessed many floods that has and ourselves,” she said. idea.” where they can sell sandal- “We can do it. We just need to look destroyed and threatened her “I think this initiative would Meanwhile, Minister Naiqa- wood and be able to earn a around us to realise the man-made dis- family’s livelihood. help all of us in many ways mu informed the villagers that living.” asters happening in our forests. Let us Mrs Bawaqa was present and not only us but also our the Ministry is committed to “I urge you to plant as many help in the replanting process and sup- during Minister for Forests, environment and will help providing trees and seedlings trees as you can as it will not port the Government’s 30 million trees Osea Naiqamu’s consultation conserve our environment for to villagers that need them es- only help our future genera- in 15 years initiative.” on the ‘30 Million Trees in 15 our future generation.” pecially now when trying to tion, it will also address the He also called on all Fijians to be re- years initiative’ and expressed Mrs Bawaqa was one of the address the issue of climate ongoing climate change that sponsible and ensure that the future is her relief when she heard that volunteers to provide land for change. we are experiencing.” intact with the work Fijians do today. the Fijian Government had the planting of trees and seed- He highlighted that teams

10 Friday, February 21, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NORTH Women’s Use time wisely, Akbar club provides tells teachers much-needed JOSAIA RALAGO service IF we plan our time well and know the needs of our students, why then do we need Saturday classes?” “ This was the question posed by the Minister for Educa- tion, Heritage and Arts while addressing school heads of Bua and Macuata during her recent meet. Minister Akbar called school heads to plan well. “I have received requests for Saturday classes but you need to justify why we need it or even having evening classes?” she said. “I have been a teacher for 25 years and it is all about plan- ning well and our curriculum is from 8am and 4pm.” Minister Akbar said extra classes would also give rise to is- sues like bus fares, safety for children and lack of family time for teachers. “Teachers will have to sacrifice their family time on Satur- Raravu Women’s Club members at Udu days if they have to come in for classes and we will have bus Point, . fare issues as well,” she said. Photo: JOSAIA RALAGO Minister Akbar has also reiterated that teachers are not to force parents to pay school levies. JOSAIA RALAGO “You will not put pressure on any parents to pay school levy because we provide grants for all schools,” she said. O be recognised is not “If parents want to contribute then that’s up to them but it is just about voicing our not mandated in the ministry policy.” Topinions in public plat- “But if the school management and parents decide for any forms but it is also about utilis- levy then it is between them and you are not to be part of the ing abilities for the betterment management decision to involve parents in any levy.” of our communities. This was the sentiment of the Raravu Women’s Club Presi- Kia District School students during their recess time at school. Teachers have been asked to plan well to avoid afternoon or Saturday classes for students. Photo: JOSAIA RALAGO dent Asenaca Bau while speak- ing about the shop in the com- Have dreams, set munity that the club operates. With their village located close aim, students urged to the tip of the Udu Point on Solar freezer eases JOSAIA RALAGO Vanua Levu, this women’s club operates a shop that sells a vari- OU can have as many ety of goods to meet the need of dreams as you want, as the villagers. Ylong as you have some- “We sell school stationery, a ice shortage woes thing that you are aiming for every variety of food items and so on, day you go to school. These were enabling Fijians in our village the words of encouragement by and from neighbouring com- the Minister for Women, Children munities to purchase what they and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini need without having to go to Vuniwaqa while speaking to chil- Labasa,” Mrs Bau said. dren of Nukusa Village in Macu- “It’s expensive to get to Laba- ata. sa with the cost of hiring a fibre “You have schools for wisdom, to get to Qaranivai landing be- for your future, that future needs ing $150 one way. Prior to this to be in your mind when you’re in shop, villagers faced a lot of school – something you’re aiming difficulties in getting the goods to become,” Minister Vuniwaqa they needed and this was why said. we thought of starting a shop.” “These dreams will drive you in The shop which started with your work and in your studies. If basic goods has now expanded you’re going to school without any to selling more goods with the goals then you will not be putting business growing by the day. any effort in your studies.” “The men in the village helped Speaking in the presence of chil- in the construction of this shop dren as young as pre-schoolers, and I would like to thank them she urged the senior students to for always supporting us in our look after the younger ones and to projects,” she said. encourage one another. “It is imperative that we work Roko Tui Bua Ratu Aisake Tuisese (with garland) checks out the new freezer at Yadua Island. Photo: JOSAIA RALAGO “You are more matured than these together to move our com- JOSAIA RALAGO young ones and you have a respon- munities forward. I would like “There are times when even ment in this manner is truly ap- sibility towards them. They are to to urge women in rural and HE issue of ice shortage Nabouwalu or Nakadrudru has preciated.” be protected and loved,” Minister maritime areas that standing up will now be a thing of the no ice supply and we have to go Roko Tui Bua Ratu Aisake Vuniwaqa said. for our rights is not just about Tpast for the Yadua Island all the way to Labasa and that Tuisese, while officiating at the “If you are able to gather your sib- voicing our opinions on public fishing community following can be very expensive. event, said that the Government lings like this, maybe 30 minutes a platforms but it’s about the lit- the handover of their new solar “The main issue for us is that assistance was a timely one and day, share your stories with them tle contributions we make that freezer. Yanulevu Fishers Asso- most times fish goes bad or the will improve the quality of fish of what you learnt in school and to would help members recognise ciation member Meli Rokobuli quality is affected because there they catch before it reaches the keep them inspired especially dur- that we are as important as they said the provision of a freezer is no ice to preserve them. market. ing the school holidays.” are in the community.” solves one of the major issues “The presence of a freezer on “We understand that the main She also emphasised on respect The group which was assisted they used to face on the island. the island is a relief.” source of income for the island and love for each other to keep is- by the Government to help start “With fishing as our main in- Another villager, 51-year-old is mainly fishing and we believe sues like bullying at bay. Minister their business were recently vis- come earner and being far locat- Makelesi Nabaya, shared simi- that you will utilise Government Vuniwaqa added that education ited by the Minister for Women, ed from mainland, ice shortage lar sentiments saying, “We have assistance to its maximum to as- can and will open doors for them Children and Poverty Allevia- affects our livelihood greatly,” been asking for a freezer and for sist you better you in the future,” and urged the children to work hard tion Mereseini Vuniwaqa. Mr Rokobuli said. us to be assisted by the Govern- Ratu Aisake said. towards fulfilling their dreams.

Friday February 21, 2020 11 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj PARLIAMENT phone: 3301806 Knowledge ‘key to minimise disaster losses’ Push for better

FELIX LESINAIVALU “When we do not have disasters, NDMO con- preciate our development partners that helped to opportunities ducts working in an emergency operation center make our new NEOC.” HE Ministry of Infrastructure, Trans- training with support from partners to govern- Minister Usamate said it is clear and they rec- for all Fijians port, Disaster Management and Meteor- ment officials to ensure smooth operation of the ognize the benefits as to why NDMO and Me- NANISE NEIMILA Tological Services will continue to work emergency operation center in the event of a teorological Services were put under one min- on improving its goal to minimize the loss of disaster.” istry. HEN Government cre- lives in the event of a disaster. Minister Usamate added there were three posi- “We cannot stop natural disasters but we can ates infrastructure and While delivering the Ministerial Statement on tive outcomes from the work done pre and post only arm ourselves with knowledge so that Wthe right environment the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Sarai and TC Sarai and Tino. many lives would not have to be lost, if there it will boost economic develop- Tino during the current session of Parliament, “The decentralized approach that we have was enough disaster preparedness.” ment and activities. the line Minister, Jone Usamate said they will adopted with NDMO, working as a national TC Sarai affected an estimated population of This was highlighted by the continue to work with humanitarian partners coordinator controller, working in tandem with almost 78,000 people with some seeking shelter Minister for Defence, National and donors. Rural and Maritime Development, the first re- in evacuation centers. Security and Foreign Affairs Inia “We have conducted Community Based Dis- sponders, the National Disaster Management TC Tino reached Category 2 as in passed Seruiratu while speaking during aster Risk Management (CBDRM) training to Council, clusters and other stakeholders.” through the Fiji group with minimal infrastruc- the current Parliament session more than 300 communities and we plan to con- “The new National Emergency Operations ture damage, however, the strong waves led to this week. tinue this work.” Centre (NEOC) made a huge difference. We ap- the partial wash out of the jetty in . Minister Seruiratu, in contri- bution to the debate on focus- sing more resources in the rural and maritime areas of Fiji, said in 2019 Government created the Integrated Rural Development Framework therefore the mecha- Govt eyes state-of-the- nism for rural development is al- ready here. “I agree that rural Fiji has a lot to contribute but Government is creating the environment and of art dialysis facility course we look forward to more participation of our rural people meaningful activities not only so- FELIX LESINAIVALU cially but economically as well so it is already there.” ITH the Government’s Sharing similar sentiments on aim to establish a state- the development of rural areas, Wof-the-art facility to Minster for Agriculture, Rural provide high level services to Fi- and Maritime Development, Wa- jians, the purchase of new dialysis terways and Environment Dr machines is on hold till the facil- Mahendra Reddy said to protect ity in Suva is upgraded. the rural and maritime commu- This was highlighted by Minister nities, the Ministry has come up for Health and Medical Services, with new programmes noting the Dr while issues and the challenges being answering a question posed dur- faced now, which they did not ing the current session of Parlia- face about four or five decades ment, on why the budget from ago, issues through relating to 2017 of new dialysis machines Climate Change and natural dis- have not been approved. asters. The provision for four new di- “Through the Ministry of Agri- alysis machines at the Lautoka culture, a number of programmes Hospital and 10 new dialysis ma- have been designed to assist the chines at the National Kidney and rural and maritime communities. Research Center was announced The programmes are divided into in 2017. two categories, the demand-driv- Minister Waqainabete said given en programme and the Non-De- the time to prepare a state-of-the- mand Driven Programmes.” art facility the purchase of the “Under the Demand-Driven Pro- machines are on hold till the fa- grammes for the rural and outer cility in Suva is upgraded, so they islands, they have got the Dairy could purchase all the machines Industry Support Programme together. with the Export Promotion Pro- “We have dialysis services cur- gramme, we have got the Food rently being run at Labasa which Security Programme, the Rural is subsidised. We also have acute and Outer Island Programme, we hemodialysis that happens at the have got the Sigatoka Valley De- Colonial War Memorial Hospital velopment Programme all geared and Lautoka Hospital for those towards assisting and improving who are acutely ill and need acute the livelihood of our rural com- dialysis. There is also provision munities in a sustainable man- of dialysis in Lautoka city by two ner.” private health facilities and in Minister Reddy highlighted that Suva, the Kidney Foundation and the assistance that are given to the the Kidney Hub Centre.” rural and maritime community Minister Waqainabete added is to ensure that they are able to that measures were being under- source their income in a sustain- taken to identify a suitable facil- able manner so that they can grow ity to house the machines and the Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete while answering a question posed during the Parliament session on on their own. search for qualified people who Wednesday. Photo: PARLIAMENT OF FIJI He said that it was really unfor- have been trained in using the tunate that there were criticisms machines was ongoing. other things that are needed such ing machines and that has been machines and they hope to take levelled at the Government that it “We have procured 15 machines as emergency trolleys, portable more than half a million dollars.” four or five machines to the West is not doing enough to assist and to cover our needs across the suction machines, osmosis, water Minister Waqainabete said in while 10 would be placed in the improve the livelihood of the ru- Ministry. We also have procured purification machines, monitor- short the Ministry have bought 15 Nadera Facility. ral and maritime community.

12 Friday February 21, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Business confidence drives $6m investment

Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum (middle), during the Motorex Business Centre Inauguration in Nadi. Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU

FELIX LESINAIVALU Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama with Biausevu villagers after the official opening of the Village women’s resource centre in Korolevu, Nadroga. Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU N LIGHT of growing busi- ness confidence and gov- Village women benefit from resource centre Iernment incentives, Mo- torex Business Centre director FELIX LESINAIVALU “Now it will benefit us because and that is the time the women can see that the Biausevu Wom- Basant Raj Banfal decided to we can make use of the resource use to display their handicrafts.” en’s Resource Centre is already come back to Fiji and invest HE women in Biausevu centre, not only can we focus on “Tourist come and visit the wa- proving to be more than a build- more than $6million into a new Village will not worry just selling handicraft, we can terfall every day, however, only ing indeed. By channelling to- Motorex Business Centre in Tabout space and move- also sell vegetables and food.” when the weather is really bad day’s excitement into those walls, Nadi. ment with the new Women’s Re- Mrs Nasorowale said they had then they do not come.” that building will transform into “This is my third develop- source Centre opened by Prime been previously using the com- Mr Sarogodradra said they had a hive of economic activity and ment project in Nadi and the Minister Voreqe Bainimarama. munity hall which was an in- requested for the Women’s Re- constructive dialogue.” reason being is I am originally Village representative, Amelia convenience because they have source Centre so that they could “It will be a safe place for wom- from Nadi and I thought to Nasorowale, said they have been social and traditional functions use the village hall for other mat- en in the community to congre- give back to the people of Nadi requesting for a resource cen- which would require the wom- ters. gate, sell their wares, and unlock something such as small retail tre for a long time to benefit the en to move their merchandise While officiating at the opening, their economic potential. And it outlets with a very reasonable women in the village. around. Prime Minister Bainimarama will be a well-deserved home for rent,” Mr Banfal said. “The women are grateful to the Village headman, Mikaele Sa- said, “For the women of Biau- the hardworking women and girls “My first one was in Navo, Government and especially the rogodradra, said that the resource sevu, it would be an anchor of in Biausevu for years to come.” Nadi, which had 24 shop out- Prime Minister for fulfilling our centre would help the women in your community, a centre of op- The resource centre cost around lets and after successfully leas- request which will not only help so many ways. portunity, entrepreneurship, and $150,000 and was made possi- ing it out, we saw the demand the women, but everyone in the “Before tourist go to the water- independence.” ble through the Prime Minister’s so we decided to build a second village as well.” fall they pass through this village, “Seeing the joy in your faces, I Small Grant Scheme. one in Votualevu which was a 12 shopping outlets complex. “After a year, we decided to move to the Nadi Back Road and this was one of the biggest that we had done.” He said growing business con- Negotiation skills fidence and government incen- tives brought him back to Fiji. While officiating at the Moto- rex Business Centre Inaugura- tion in Nadi, Attorney-General critical, says minister and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said, JERRY LIGAIRI “What we require is that all Fi- jians to have an open mind to NEGOTIATION skills are critical.” new ideas and adopting new Those were the words of the Minister ways of doing things”. “for Women, Children and Poverty Alle- “The Government is here to viation, Mereseini Vuniwaqa to participants of provide the right environment the Multilateral Negotiation Workshop of the for you, please feel confident Department of Women. enough, we want to improve In a bid to improve the negotiation skills of the level of services in the Senior Officers of the Department of Women country.” and various other female managers, the Min- The A-G said by offering istry held a workshop to offer these women multiple citizenships, it has al- the chance to upskill themselves in order to lowed people like Mr Banfal, to furnish them with the confidence needed to come back to Fiji and share his perform and make an impact on both the lo- skill set. cal and international level.Minister Vuniwaqa “These sorts of developments told participants to learn as much as they provide a huge level of impetus could from the workshop facilitator Bindu to any local community, in oth- Armstrong with the support of the New Zea- er words, it gets the community land High Commission. centered on these sorts of shops “This workshop is intended to equip you with Minister of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Mereseini Vuniwaqa with participants during the Multilateral and businesses,” he said. knowledge and techniques for multilateral ne- Negotiation Workshop of the Department of Women. Photo: SUPPLIED “It gives opportunities to gotiation, protocols and negotiation etiquette, will have increased knowledge, confidence portant for us as the national women’s ma- businesses and it is also grow- agreed language and research, consensus, coa- and skills to perform efficiently in both bilat- chinery.” ing businesses in and around lition building and drafting outcomes docu- eral and multilateral working environments.” The workshop, which the participants hailed Nadi.” ments,” she said. “Being able to effectively get the voices of as a success, ended on Wednesday this week. “I am sure by the end of the two days, you our women heard at those levels is very im-

Friday, February 21, 2020 13 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; NATIONAL MATTERS visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj Minister assures residents on development work NANISE NEIMILA bridges if we do not fix them reasonable access to reliable in- very soon they might just col- frastructure and essential service NE of the main con- lapse.” for every Fijian citizen.” cerns raised by resi- “We also have 100 foot cross- Minister Usamate also high- Odents at Tuvavatu set- ings to construct this year and lighted that for the past few tlement in Rakiraki was the our main priority is that we look weeks, they have been accompa- need to have proper bridges and at the ones we can construct for nying the Head of Government, road infrastructure. the year and the rest is done the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainima- While responding to queries following year depending on the rama, for commissioning pro- raised by members of the com- availability of funds.” jects including roads, bridges, munity during a talanoa ses- Minister Usamate adds for the classrooms teachers’ quarters sion, Minister for Infrastructure Western Division, there could be and school libraries in the North. and Transport Jone Usamate 100 crossings to be completed, Minister Usamate has reiterat- reassured the community that however, Government can com- ed that the Government’s focus the Government is committed plete these projects depending is to continue to ensure that they to providing better accessibility on the budgetary allocation. treat people equally. through roads and bridges that “The network of roads, bridges, “We provide equal opportuni- will connect people living in the jetty services are critical to both ties for all, and ensure that in all rural sectors to better opportuni- the well-being of the Fijian peo- services provided by the Gov- ties. ple and the nation’s economic ernment that the very best peo- Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Jone Usamate (right), during the commissioning of the “At the moment we have 100 development. As such Govern- ple are employed to serve you, extention grid at Tuvavatu Settlement in Rakiraki. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA bridges to fix and some of these ment is committed to ensuring the people of Fiji.’ Govt praised for bringing power to community

NANISE NEIMILA jiFirst Government for hearing our humble plea, not only for our benefit HREE decades of using ker- but the future of our children.” osene lamps, buying diesel An emotional Ms Wati thanked the Tfor generators and candles Government for their continuous have finally come to pass as resi- commitment towards providing Fi- dents of Tuvavatu in Rakiraki can jians with proper electricity. now enjoy easy access to electricity The 33 households consisting of with the touch of a switch. 165 people including the elderly, This infrastructure will bring re- youths and children will directly lief to residents of a farming com- benefit from this investment. munity in the outskirts of Rakiraki Minister for Infrastructure and town, easing the struggles and hard- Transport Jone Usamate, while of- ships they had to endure to ensure ficiating at the event, said this com- that their own families get the best missioning symbolises the Govern- of everything despite all the chal- ment’s focus on ordinary Fijians and lenges. further demonstrates the commit- Sharing her testimonial Urmila ment to ensure that all Fijians can Wati, who earns a living from farm- access reliable electricity supply. ing, spoke about the struggles of “Affordable and reliable electricity having to buy kerosene and diesel to is a life changer for everyone in this access electricity. country. It is critical pillar for devel- “I use close to $20 per week just to opment.” buy diesel for generators and given Minister Usamate highlighted our income we are not that well-off that the Government has pro- so sometimes we have to forgo buy- vided funding to the tune of ing this. Lanterns too was costly be- $224million towards the en- cause sometimes the prices would ergy sector in which 70 cents increase then decrease.” of every dollar spent in the “At times we would use two to sector have gone directly three gallons when we have visitors to rural electrification. and it would be very costly for a lot The Tuvavatu project of us. Most families living around is part of the Energy Fiji this area are not well-off so we re- Limited (EFL) grid ex- sort to using candles especially for tension schemes funded our children when they study at by the Government with night, it’s a sacrifice that we have cost $480,000. had to endure.” This includes the money Majority of the community mem- paid to EFL for grid ex- bers residing in Tuvavatu rely heav- tension and also the cost of ily on their farms as a source of house wiring. income and the commissioning of To date more than 25,000 their rural electrification project was Fijian households have just pure joy for all of them. benefited from this pro- “We cried and struggled for the past gram of rural electrifica- 30 years, governments came and tion. Urmila Wati, and her husband thank the Government for providing them with electricity. went but we are thankful to the Fi- Photo: NANISE NEIMILA

14 Friday, February 21, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Fiji, Japan pursue strong defence, security ties HERE is great potential for Fiji and Japan to col- Tlaborate in areas of de- fence and security. This was emphasised at a re- cent meeting held between the permanent secretary for the Of- fice of the Prime Minister and acting permanent secretary for Foreign Affairs, Yogesh Karan and the Japanese State Minister of Defence Tomohiro Yama- moto. The meeting provided an op- portunity for Fiji and Japan to map the way forward in ex- panding the current coopera- tion that the two nations have in the areas of defence and se- curity. Mr Karan acknowledged the invitation extended to Fiji’s Minister for Defence and Secu- rity to attend the Japan-Pacific $17m grant for Island Countries Defence Min- isterial Forum in Tokyo, from 4th to 5th April 2020. He also conveyed Fiji’s appre- ciation for the support and as- sistance provided by the Japan disaster resilience Coast Guard to Fiji in the areas President Major-General (Ret’d) greets the Ambassador of Japan to Fiji, Omura Masahiro and his wife during the 60th birthday celebration of his Majesty the Emperor of Japan. of maritime security, as well as Photo: EMI KOROITANOA cooperation in areas of training EMI KOROITANOA and capacity building. control in Nadi river,” Mr Masahiro said. and treated in medical facilities.” The need for continuous ca- IJI can soon expect new grant assistance “Regarding development cooperation, Japa- Each year, about 100 people from Fiji visit pacity building and further with the amount of $17 million from Ja- nese assistance in the area of disaster mitigation Japan on the Japan International Cooperation development of onshore based Fpan. and recovery is very diverse.” Agency (JICA) training programmes. surveillance technologies were Ambassador of Japan to Fiji, Omura Masahiro, Back in 2016, Japan provided Fiji with $16m “Japan will continue to respond to the Fijian also discussed. during the celebration of the 60th birthday of his as a support for recovery and restoration after people’s trust in Japan,” Mr Masahiro added. Fiji’s exemplary leadership Majesty the Emperor of Japan, said the assis- Cyclone Winston. He also touched upon the bilateral relation- and commitment by the Prime tance provides important materials to improve Meanwhile, Mr Masahiro has also reassured ship between the two countries, saying this year Minister Voreqe Bainimarama resilience against natural disasters. Fiji of Japan’s strict quarantine measures to pre- marked 50 years of friendship between Fiji and on the call for global action and Mr Masahiro said this new grant assistance is vent the novel coronavirus from entering and Japan. “During the last 50 years, our bilateral urgency on climate was also about to be approved by the Japanese cabinet. spreading to other parts of the world, adding relationship has developed greatly,” he said. recognised and commended by “Furthermore, Japan is supporting the Fijian that there are currently 28 confirmed cases. “The exchange of visits by VIPs of our two Japan. Government in preparing assistance for flood “The infected persons are kept in quarantine countries is expanding.” Mr Yamamoto said Japan is committed to providing greater support to Fiji in its priority Tokyo commends advancement of universal goals areas one of which is also the enhancement of defence and HE Fijian Government’s strong edented cooperation and great friendship. security. leadership in advancing the uni- He stated that a Japanese delegation is Discussions also centred on Tversal goals on promoting peace- expected to participate at the upcoming the Blackrock project in Fiji, ful and inclusive societies for sustain- Fiji Economic Mission scheduled in Fiji which is currently developed able development has been commended. in February 2020 which is an outcome of with the assistance of the Aus- This was conveyed to the permanent the Eighth Pacific Islands Leaders Meet- tralian Government. secretary to the Office of the Prime Min- ing (PALM8). He stated that the efforts to ister and acting permanent secretary for The relationship between the two na- build this dedicated, unique Foreign Affairs, Yogesh Karan during his tions will be further elevated following facility is a step in the right di- meeting with Norihiro Nakayama, the high-level meetings and greater levels of rection by Fiji to build regional Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for engagements between Fiji and Japan in and international collaboration Foreign Affairs. 2020. These include: in promoting global peace and The meeting took place earlier this • Proposed plans on initiating Fiji and Ja- prosperity through stronger month in Tokyo along the margins of the pan PM Bilateral Summit in Japan; engagements between coun- Senior Officials’ Meeting of the 9th Pa- • Japan-Fiji Parliamentary Friendship tries on defence, security and cific Islands Leaders Meeting (SOM9) in League members are expected to visit Fiji beyond. Japan. to attend the 50th Independence Jubilee Whilst reiterating Japan’s The meeting featured elaborate discus- Anniversary celebration in recognition of Free and Open Indo-Pacific sions on upcoming programs to expand the Fiji-Japan diplomatic relations; (FOIP) strategy, Mr Yamamoto opportunities for deepened cooperation • Provision of potential funding by Ja- stated that Japan looks forward between Fiji and Japan in social, econom- pan towards developing volunteer coop- to Fiji’s continued support for ic and political areas of development. eration program and work training pro- its principles. Mr Karan conveyed Fiji’s sincere ap- grams; and Mr Karan met Mr Yamamoto, preciation to Japan and its people for their • Japan has assured continued support along the margins of the Senior unwavering commitment and support for Fiji, in its preparation to host the 4th Officials’ Meeting for the 9th which has enabled Fiji-Japan collabora- PALM Ministerial Interim Meeting in Pacific Islands Leaders Meet- tions to grow from strength to strength. July 2020. It will be significant given that ing (SOM9) in Tokyo, Japan He said the commemoration of 50 years it would be the first time for such an im- held this month. Acting permanent secretary for Foreign Affairs, Yogesh Karan with of Fiji-Japan relations this year is a mile- portant event, to be hosted outside Japan -MINISTRY OF Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Norihiro stone achievement for the two nations, and in a Pacific island nation. Nakayama. Photo: SUPPLIED FOREIGN AFFAIRS and that it is a testament of their unprec- -MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

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VILIAMEPraise TIKOTANI our people united”. “Unity builds strong teams and IJIAN sporting personali- strong nations alike. United in pur- ties got a return for investing pose, no victory is beyond our reach!” Fin their country in the field of the Head of Government said. sports at the Annual 2019 Fiji Sports PM Bainimarama congratulated win- Awards. ners at our 2019 Fiji Sports Awards Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, night, Moana Wind, Seremaia Tuwai, a cornerstone of sports and develop- Ben Rova, Gareth Baber, Trisa Cheer, ment of sports in Fiji, graced the occa- Patricia Vosayaco, Rebeca Johns, sion with wife Mary and congratulated Daniel Shaw, the men’s Fiji 7s Team, sports stars for their hard work. and all of the other athletes, coaches “If you want to win the game, or bring and staff who helped make 2019 an- home a gold medal, or take a nation other banner year for Fijian athletics. to new heights of progress, the same leadership mentality applies. Victory demands unity. It demands together- ness. It demands loyalty. It demands a clear vision, strategic preparation, and smart decision making.” Prime Minister Bainimarama said what makes Fijian sports work well is the fundamental principles of uni- ty and teamwork that delivered last year’s Sevens World Series title. “It’s why our sportsmen and women are respected so much on the world stage.” “And because we’ve stuck by those same principles as a Government, anyone, from anywhere, can find suc- cess for themselves in the Fiji of to- day. So long as you work hard, prove your merit, and commit to teamwork, there’s a place for every hard-working Fijian on our nation’s winning roster.” Few things bring Fijians together more powerfully than cheering for Team Fiji on to victory – “that is why I love Fijian sport, because I love to see Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama with Sportsman of the Year Seremaia Tuwai and Sportswoman of the Year Moana Wind during the 2019 Fiji Sports Awards Photo: VILIAME TIKOTANI xyit=8 p=itik=8[ dl kI inA j>Ily\3 my\ dug[p[tU r[kIr[kI ky p\d+[h s[lo\ my\ tIs S5[pn[ krny kI m[{g fIjI\ e]-p[spo2] inv[is8o\ ko ibjlI imlI imil8n py3> bony k[ lX8 2 3 7 6

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Na vunivola tudei vakatawa ni tabana ni qele ko Craig Strong kei ira na i vakalesilesi ena tabana ni qele ni oti na nodra vuli. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI Vuli na ivakalesilesi vou ni tabana ni qele SOLO LEWANAVANUA SOLO LEWANAVANUA RATOU sobu mai na yasana tudei vakatawa ko Craig Strong nodra icakacaka. na nomuni cakacaka ena veisiga ko Ra na ivakalesilesi ni ta- RA mai toka ena dua na na nodra vakavinavinaka me “Au marautaka ni ko ni taleitaka ka moni vakavoui na nomuni uqe- Ebana ni Fiji Geospatial in- vuli me baleta na gaca- baleta na itavi era mai qarava na vuli, ni kauta lesu na vuli oqo ta na veiqaravi vinaka kei na kena formation me baleta na kena laki Egaca ni matanitu oira na rawa ena vuli. ka mo ni vakayagataka vinaka ena yalo dina ka mera qaravi vinaka vakekeli taki mai na tukutuku me ivakalesilesi ni matanitu era Sa uqeti ira talega mera vakaya- nomuni vei siteseni ni veiqaravi kina na lewe ni vanua me vaka na mai vakacurumi ena porokaramu veiqaravi ena tabana ni qele. gataka vinaka sara na vuli era sa vaka cakacaka.” tuvavuta ni tabana.” ni veiqaravi ena monalivaliva ni Vakaraitaka vei ira na vunivola vakayacora mai ka me yaga ena “Vakauasivi ena nomuni qarava tabana ni qele ka vakayacani ena Vanua GIS. Oqo edua na walewale ni veiqaravi Kauwai baleta na keli ni na veisemati ena mona livaliva ka vakarautaki me ra vakayagataka na qereqere vakaveitalia lewe ni vanua ena vanua cava era sema mai kina. Era vakayagataka na veitabana ni matanitu me ra kila kina na veimataqali veiqaravi e vakaya- cori tiko ena veitiki ni qele. Rawa talega ni vukei kina na vakayagataki ni qele ke vaka edua na veiqaravi ni veivakatorocaketaki e tuvani ena va- nua cava. Na Minisita ni Qele kei na Yau Bula ko Ashneel Sudhakar kei ira na i vakalesilesi ena Tabana ni Qele ni ratou sikova na veiyasai Viti ka vakadikeva talega na vei tiki ni qele ka wili kina na Na tabana ni mona livaliva oqo era- tiki ni qele era se bera tiko ni vakatawani se vakayagataki ena kena inaki. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI tou vakayagataka talega na tabana ni veiqaravi ena gauna ni cagilaba kei na leqa tubu koso mera dau vukea Vakalevutaki na kina na lewenivanua ka vakamuri Era vakarorogo tiko oqori na lewe ni vanua ena bose e kauwaitaki kina talega kina na vanua esa yacova na na keli qereqere vakaveitalia. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI vakayagataki ni qele veivuke ni matanitu me vaka e yaco SOLO LEWANAVANUA Ena gauna eratou visiko kina na SOLO LEWANAVANUA ena gauna ni cagilaba ko Winston. imatalawalawa nei Minisita Sudhakar Na veitukutuku kece esa curu rawa A kena vakayagataki vakavi- eratou sa laki makatakikina na tiki ni A keli ni qereqere vakaveitalia ena vei gusuni- tiko ena monalivaliva oq era wili naka na qele ena noda vanua qele ena wasewase me rawa ni vukei wai edua na cakacaka sa kauwai sara kina vaka- kina na veivanua ni lotu mai Ra, Nedua na ki ni veiqaravi ni na gagadre levu me baleta na qele me Nlevu na matanitu. Sa sasaga tiko kina na tabana vale ni wai, siteseni ena taudaku ni matanitu ka vakacolati kina na taba- baleta na veivakavaletaki. ni qele kei na yau bula me walia na leqa baleta ni sa levu veiqaravi ni qele, kelekele ni basi cakacaka ni qele. Vakaraitaka ko Minisita Sudhakar na sara tiko na leqa kei na veiba ka so era tini sara ena vale kei na taxi, siteseni ni matanitu, taqe Vakaraitaka na Minisita ni Qele kei nodra kauwai me baleta na qele era ni veilewai baleta ni sa sega tiko ni vakamuri vakavinaka ni wai, tei ni dogo, vanua ni bisinisi, na Yau Bau, Ashneel Sudhakar ni ratou sega tiko ni tawani se lisitaki me baleta na lawa mai vei ira na kabana kei ira na lewe ni vanua ena bulubulu, koronivuli kei na otela. sikova na vei yasai Viti ka vakadikeva na teitei kei na veivakavaletaki. gaunisala era dodonu mera muria yani Na veivanua sa vakayacori tiko talega na vei tiki ni qele ka wilikina Kuria okoya ni mataqali qele vakaoqo Sa vakayacora tiko kina na boseka na tabana ni qele kei kina na veiqaravi oqo e wilikina ko oira na tiki ni qele era sab era tiko ni era sa toqa toka nona ivakalesilesu me ira na lewenivanua, kabani kei na daunibisinisi ena sasaga ; Ba, Lau, Tailevu South, Nadroga/ vakatawani se vakayagataki ena kena baleta na lisi. ni rai oqo. Navosa dua na yasai Rewa ka sa tiko inaki. “Sa tekivutaka na noqu minisitiri na Sa vakacori kina na boseka mai na wasewase e loma. na tuvatuva me baleti Beqa, Naita- “Levu na tiki ni qele keitou sa savea cakacaka oqo me baleta na sasaga ni Mua ira kei na vualiku ka solia kina edua na gauna vinaka siri, Tailevu North kei ena taka oti era sa vakata title oti ia na kena vakayagataki ni qele ena tekivutaki vei ira na lewenivanua mera vakataroga e levu na tikina vula vica mai oqo. vakayagataki era na vakatautaki ena ni yabaki vakailavo oqo ka merawa me vaka na kena isau ni qereqere, sau ni laiseni kei na Saa vakavinaka na tabana ni qele kena kena soli vua na tabana ni Land ni vakavatukana kina na rai yawa ni dredre eso e curuma tiko na veika ni bisinisi oqo. vua na valenivola ni yasana ko Ra Use me vakalawa taki kina ka sa na qai matanitu ena tuvatuva ni veiqaravi Sa tiko talega na vakanananu ena vei vula mai oqo me vei ira na mata ni tikina kei ira na vakadonui mai na balavu ni lisi,” kaya veivakatorocaketaki lewa matau ena vakayacori edua na matabose ena noda vanua vakatokai na turaga ni koro ena nodra veivuke ko Minisita Sudhakar. lima na yabaki.” National Quarry Workshop. baleta na vakasokumuni ni tukutuku.

2 Vakaraubuka, 21 ni Veverueri, 2020 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASANA phone: 3301806 Tubu Gagadre me na sau baleta yaqona ni kasi SOLO LEWANAVANUA

A kacivaka na Mata- bose ni dau volivoli Skei na vesisivi ni sa tekivu tubu ena ika 12 ni siga ni Veverueri na isau ni kasi. Vakamacala tiko oqori na Minisita ni Veivoli ko Premila Kumar (loma donu), me baleta na yaqona. Yaco na tubu oqo ena kena iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA dikevi vakatitobu na isau. Sa tubu ena 91 na sede na SOLO LEWANAVANUA tavaya kasi 4.5 kg mai na $12.97 kina $13.88. A vakadinadinataki ena Pasivika Na tavaya kasi 12kg sa kei na vuravura levu na gagadre tubu enaa $2.44 oya mai na me baleta na yaga ni yaqona me Talei vei ira na marama ni Biausevu mera taba vata kei na turaga na Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama ni sa dolava rawa na S $34.58 kina $37.02. nodra vale ni cakacaka ni liga na marama. iTaba: FELIX LESINAIVALU wai ni veivakamoceri, veivakacegui kei Na tavaya ni kasi 13kg sa na vakamalumu ni yago. Oqori edua na tubu ena $2.65 oya mai na tikina era vakadeitaka na Minisita ni n$37.46 kina $40.11. Veivoli mai na Pasivika ena nodra mai Sa tubu na isau ni kasi boseka voli ena noda vanua. Bulk ena 19 na sede oya Vakaraitaka na Minisita ni Veivoli ko mai na $2.631 dua na kilo. Totoka na vale Premila Kumar ni levu na matanitu era Na kasi ni motoka se Auto vakayagataka na yaqona me vukei ira Gau sa tubu ena 13 na sede na nodra lewe ni vanua me vaka ni sa oya mai na $1.63 dua na lita qaqi me wainimate. kina $1.76 dua na lita. ni marama e Era sa vakadonua vata talega na Ka=ya na iliuliu ni FCCC minisita mai na veimatanitu ena Pasi- o Joel Abraham ni vakila vika na gagadre ni kena vakalevutaki vakadodonu na isau ena nai tei kei na kena qaravi vakamatau na kena makete e vuravura. itei oqo me vaka ni sega tale ni dua na Ena qai dikevi tale na isau Biausevu yasai vuravura e kunei kina me vaka na ni kasi ena imatai ni siga ni VILIAME TIKOTANI “Ena nomuni dau laki kerea na vale vakoro moni Pasivika. Ia na kena yaga kei na vinaka vula o Evereli. volivolitaki kina vei ira na saravanua era mai sar- esa robota ka teteva yani na vuravura. Vakaraitaka na Tabana A dolava o Paraiminisita Josaia Voreqe ava na Baiusevu Waterfall. Sa dodonu moni yalo E sa vakadunoua talega na minisita ni Bula ena noda vanua ni Bainimarama na nodra vale na isoqosoqo vakacegu ni sa tiko edua na vale me baleti kemuni me vakarautaki edua na uma i lavo me yacova mai na February 2 Sni marama e Biausevu ke kilai me Womens ka sa nomuni.” baleta na cakacaka ni veivuke ni veivo- ni siga e sab era ni dua na Resources Centre. “Kemuni saka na wekaqu e Vusu sa dodonu mera li ka me rawa ni tatara kina na veima- mate oqo e bau laurai ena “E rauta ni $150,000 na kena isau vakailavo.” votai vakatautauavata na marama kei na goneyale- tanitu ena Pasivika. noda vanua, me vaka ni sa “Au vakabauta ni na vukea vakalevu na bula wa ena iyau ni koro kei na vuvale. Me kua ni qai E vakadeitaka ko Minisita Kumar na dewavi vuravura na kena I vakailavo ena loma saka ni koro oqo.” nodra tuga na ivovo ni ka,” kaya o PM Bainima- gagadre e tiko ena loma ni soqosoqo rogorogo ka so sara na va- “ Ena qaravi kina na cakacaka me vakavurea na rama. me ra veitokoni ena bose levu ni World nua era dewa yani kina ka bisinisi ka veitalanotaki kina na kena tubu,” kaya “Ia ni gadrevi meda bula vakatautauvata ena Trade Organisation Ministers meeting laki vakaleqai ira talega na o PM Bainimarama. yaga mera okati na marama ena ituvatuva taucoko me baleta na qoliqoli kei na sasalu ni kena lewenivanua. “ E sa na vanua mo ni volitaka kina na nomuni ni koro.” waitui. Na Matanitu sa cakacaka cakacaka ni liga na marama. Ka mera na qai va- “O ira saka na marama sa matata vinaka tiko nira E vakadonua talega na gagadre oya ni voleka tiko kei ira na kena kayagataka talega na goneyalewa ena veiyabaki suitu ni vuvale kara kete ni vanua. Mo ni kila ni nodra sema veiwekani yani kei ira na dau main a veitabana ni bula mai muri.” bibi ena Matanitu oqo na nomuni tatadra ka sega matanitu ena taudaku ni veivoli vaka- e vuravura mai na Matabose Kaya vei ira mai Biausevu o PM Bainimarama ni ni koni vakaduiduitaki mai vei ira na kena vo,” Pasivika ena yasana ni veivoli kei na Cokovata kei Vuravura. sa oti na gauna ni nodrai dau raici sobu na marama. kaya o PM Bainimarama. bisinisi. Sureti mai ki Viti na Ravouvou e Abu Dhabi Vosa tiko oqori na Vunivola Tudei ni Minisitiri ni Veikau ko Pene Baleinabuli dabe toka e yasana na Minisita ni Teitei o Dr Mahendra Reddy. SOLO LEWANAVANUA iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI

A veisureti na turaga na iliuliu Sa tekivutaki wiliwili ni Matanitu o Josaia Voreqe ni Tabana ni Teitei SBainimarama vua na Crown Prince mai Abu Dhabi ka ivukevuke SOLO LEWANAVANUA ni Komada ni Mataivalu Cokovata mai Arapea o Sheikh Mohammed bin ra sa veiko tiko yani na dau wiliwli ena noda vei- Zayed Al Nahyan me sikovi Viiti mai. yasana me kumuna mai na iwiliii ena tabana ni teitei, Kaya vua o PM Bainimarama ni Esusu manumanu, suka, qoliqoli kei na veikau. gauna vinaka me mai vakayagataka Oni sa vakauqeti na lewenivanua mo ni solia kece nomuni kina na isolisoli levu e solia tu o Viti. veitokoni ena iwiliwili oya. Kuria na iliuliu ni Matanitu ni Kaya na Minisita ni Titei o Dr Mahendra Reddy ni sa na va- Matanitu nisa tu vakarau o Viti me kayacori tiko na iwiliwili mai na ika 10-29 ni vila o Veverueri. vaqaqacotaka na veiwekani ni vanua “Au sa vakauqeti keda kece meda tokona na sasaga oqo.” e rua. “Na iwiliwili kece ena ciqomi ena ni oti na ika 29 ni vula o Tukuna vua o PM Bainimarama ni Veveruri ena sega ni okati ena wiliwili.” dau vakamuria tiko o Viti na ivakarau Kaya o Dr Reddy ni wiliwili oqo ena vakayacori ena loma ni cavuisausau e vakayacora tiko na ni 3 na macawa. United Arab Emirates kei na matalia “Qoka sa ika 5 ni wiliwili vakaoqo me vakayacori e Viti. Rau lululu toka oqori na na Ravouvou se Crown Prince a Abu Dhabi ena nona veisiko kina ko ni nona veiliutaki. Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI Kena imatai ena yabaki 1968, 1978, 1991 keina yabaki 2009.

Vakaraubuka, 21 ni Veverueri, 2020 3 ITAKITAKI E NA LOMA NI MACAWA email: [email protected]; l @FijianGovt; l Fijian Government; l visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj l phone: 3301806 ITAKITAKI E NA LOMA NI MACAWA

Sota kei minisita ni Semati na livaliva veivoli mai Niusiladi ERA sotava na Minisita ni veiwekani ni veivoli, o Tuvavatu ni Veivoli mai Niusiladi, bisinisi kei na vei ulutaga ERA sa matalau na sa rui sau levu. David Parker kei na Mata eso dau veivolekati kina lewenivanua ena tikotiko Na kena isau vakailavotaki ni Matanitu, Jonathan na matganitu e rua. o Tuvavatu mai Rakiraki kina na matanitu e tiko ena Curr na noda Vunilawa Ena nodra laki vosa nira sa bau semati $480,000. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. na Vunilawa vei ira na mai kina vuravura ni Rauta ni 25,000 vakacaca Mai vakayacori na sota boseka ni minisita ni veivakalivalivataki na vuvale ena noda oqori ena gauna era mai veivoli era vakaraiataka 165 taucoko na lewenivanua vanua era sa semati boseka kina ena noda kina na gagadre levu ni ka wilikina oira na matua mai kina na vuravura ni vanua na minisita ni matanitu o Viti me semati era ciqoma na veivuke veivakalivalivataki baleta na veivoli mai na pasivika ira vinaka mai ena veivoli oqo ia a sega ni rawa ni veivuke ni matanitu oqo. wili kina ko Australia kei kei na bisinisi. vakarautaki vei ira baleta ni iTaba: MEREANI GONEDUA Niusiladi Era veitalanoa ena tabana iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA

Lagiti nodra cakacaka na sotia

NA nodra cakacaka kaukauwa Oqo ea salavata tiko kei na raiyawa ka vakavinaka na 54 na sotia ka kei na yalo ni vuvale ka rau semati ra laki veivuke ena cakacaka ni kina na matanitu erua o Viti kei veivakasavasavataki mai Australia Australia. ni cava na kama levu mai kea esa vakavinakataki mai vei ira na lewe ni iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI vanua mai kea.

Soli icovi ni dau qito ni 2019 Marautaka ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama Moana Wind na icovi ni dau qalo vinaka duadua e me laki solia na ulu ni icovi ni ni dau qito uasivi Viti vei ira na yalewa duadua ni yabaki sa oti. Soli tale ga na icovi ni timi ni yabaki kina timi ni Soli vei Seremaia Tuwai na icovi ni tamata dau qito rakavi lewe ya vitu. ena yabaki 2019 vei ira na tagane ka ciqoma ko iTaba: VILIAME TIKOTANI

4 Vakaraubuka, 21 ni Veverueri, 2020 5 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI phone: 3301806 Dola na vale ni qasenivuli SOLO LEWANAVANUA na veika e veitalanoataki kina ena kena mai dola na vale ni qaseni- OLAVA ko Paraiminisita vuli eke. Voreqe Bainimarama e “Sa vakamamadataki na itavi ni Drua na vale ni qasenivuli itubutubu ni sa sauma na matanitu ena Ratu Ilaisa Memorial School na nodra icurucuru na gone kei na ena vanua o Tabanivono. ivola ni vuli. “Ni tiko na vanua Tabanivono, ni “Sa vakalailaitaki na sau ni ivo- tiko na turaga na italatala au gus- dovodo. Saumi talega na sikola- udra tiko na vakailesilesi vakama- sivi ena veikoronivuli torocake tanitu ena vakavinavainaka ena me rawa nira laveta na itagede ni veikidavakivakaturaga vakavanua nodra vuli. keimami mai kidavaki tiko kina.” “Sa rui bibi kina mera tiko vina- “E daidai sa yaco mai na mata ka na qasenivuli ni na lai vakatau ni cagi ni veivakatorocaketaki ki kina na nodra rawaka vinaka noda Nadroga Navosa me mai dolavi e gone,” kaya o PM Bainimarama. rua na vale ni qasenivuli ena Ratu Era na yadra na qasenivuli ena Ilaisa Memorial School e Semo. veimataka ena yalo vinaka ka “Ena 2016 au mai vakataivi ena veisautaka vaka dua na ituvaki ni vakadrodroi ni wai savasava ena nodra rawaka vakavuli na gone. itikotiko e Navutu. “Kemuni ra gone na ibulibuli ta- Au vakaraitaka kina niu na mai lei ni Kalou. Ni vuli sara vakau- tara na vale ni qasenivuli eke,” kauwa me rawa ni votu na nomu kaya o PM Bainimarama. isolisoli.” Ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama kei ira na gonevuli kei na i vakalesilesi e Ratu Ilaisa Memorial School e Semo, Nadroga. “Ni kua eda sa mai marautaka iTaba: FELIX LESINAIVALU

Era taba tiko oqori na idinia ni Mataivalu ni Viti ena kena solia wavoki tiko na kakana ni cagilaba. iTaba:?? Vakavinavinakataki na kakana ni cagilaba ki Lau VILIAME TIKOTANI

Oqo na sitoa ni isoqosoqo cokovata ni veivoli na Lovia Co-operative e na koro ko Gusuisavu, Naitasiri. Ena yasana imawi e dabe koto kina na kena igunugunu ni benisini ka kele AKARAITAKA na turaga na toka ena yasana imatau na nodra keria. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI Rokotuilau o Maikeli Waqata- Vbu ni veiyanuyanu kece mai Lau eratou lai solia kina na kakana ni Teki isausau na Lovia Co-operative veivuke ni cagilaba sa duatani na levu VILIAME TIKOTANI Kaya o Matanawa ni toso vinaka tale tiko- nodra sitoa ni isoqosoqo cokovata ni veivoli ni nidra vakavinavinaka na itaukei ni ga na nodra bisinisi ni vavi madrai. era sa qai kerei Marika Baleca me sogota na yanuyanu. A yabaki 47 na kena cokaidrauna voli “Me vaka ni oqo na isevu ni bisinisi ni vavi nona sitoa ka mesa tekivu na sitoa ni Lovia Veisoliyaki na kakana ni cagilaba kina mai na bisinisi ni iTaukei mai na koro madra ena loma ni tikina. Sa dau gadrevi Co-operative. yasayasa Moala kei Lau e Cake kara So Gusuisavu ena tikina o Viria ena sara vakalevu ena veikoro volekati Gusu- Sa yaga talega vakalevu na bisinisi ni Lo- veivuke ena kena veiwaseyaki na lewe yasana o Naitasiri na Lovio Co-operative. isavu.” via Co-oprative mai Gusuisavu ena kena ni idinia ni Mataivalu ni Viti. Vakaraitaka na Turaga ni Koro mai Gusu- “A veivuke na Matanitu ena ruku ni vakalivalivataki na veivale ena koro, saumi “Nodra veitomani ke veivuke na sotia isavu mai Naitasiri o Navitalai Matanawa IHRDP ena kena tara na vale ni vavi madrai na idabedabe ni vale ni Lotu, saumi ni idini ena veisoliyaki ni kakana ni cagilaba ni isausau levu duadua ni bisinisi oya ni sa ni Lovio Co-op,” kaya o Matanawa. vou ni lori nei Talatala, voli na jersy ni gone kina Yatu Lau sa vakarawarawataka rawa ni vakacala na ivosavosa e dau tukuni Kuria o Matanawa ni Lovio Co-operative ni Naqali District School, $200 na soli ke sara vakalevu,” kaya o Roko Tui Lau. tu ni ‘bisinisi ni iTaukei e duri ga me davo.’ e saumi ira e vei macawa na draiva ni lori dua na lewe ni isoqosoqo e mate, veitokoni Ko Josaia Rabila na Turaga ni koro “Keitou via tukuna e Viti ni kua ni bisinisi kei na lewe 4 na dau vavi madrai keina vu- ena tara ni vale ni soqo ni koro, vakakina na mai Nasau Moce Lau. ni iTaukei e duri ga me toso ka tubu tikoga,” nivola ni bisinisi. voli ni TV kei na SKY ni vale ni soqo. “Vakavinavinaka vakalevu ena kena kaya o Matanawa. Kaya o Matanawa nira sa tomana tikoga E daidai ese bula tiko na isevu ni jeameni mai soli na keimami kakana ni cagila- “E daidai sa tiko na neimami bisinisi ni mai nodra ibole na tukadra kei na tamadra ni Lovia Co-operative o Apimeleki Nabole- ba. Na kakana koya yaco mai vei keitou sitoa. era tauyavutaka na bisinisi oya na Dina kei ca yabaki 86. na raisi, na falawa , na samani , dhal Tarava yani na neimami bisinisi ni lori. na Cakacaka vata. Vakakina na isevu ni Vunivola ni bisinisi o vata kei na waiwai,” kaya o Rabila. Sa tiko talega na neimami bisinisi ni ig- “O ira neimami qase era tauyavutaka na Nemani Cakausese yabaki 76. Vuabale na vakavinavinaka nei unugunu ni benisini,” kaya o Matanawa. bisinisi oqo ena musu ni drauni soga me tara Kei na isevu ni dau vakatawa sitoa ni Lo- Malakai Vodowaqavuka e dua na tur- “E daidai keimami taukena tiko e 4 na lori kina na vale ka vakadoki mai ena bilibili.” via Co-operative o Timoci Dokaimoivi sa aga ni vanua mai Komo. kei na 2 na twin cab, toso vinaka sara tiko “Era tea ka volitaki jaina ena makete e yabki 78. “Keimami vakavinavinaka vakalevu na bisinisi ni lori kani gadrevi vakalevu ena Suva vakina ki vanutani.” E tolu na isoqosoqo cokovata ni veivoli ena kena kau mau na keimami kakana vakua ivoli Naitasiri,” kaya Matanawa. “Era musu kau me tara kina na isevu ni kara kilai levu tu e Naitasiri ni ra se tauyavu ni cagilaba. Na sobu mai ni kakana ni “Na kena sa tiko na nodra igunugunu ni sitoa.” ena 1970 vakacaca me vaka Naqali Co- kua keimamis a vakavinavainaka kina benisini sa oti kina na lako vakayawa ki “Era voli bulumakau me dreta na tolo ni operative, Lutu Co-operative kei na Lovia vakalevu vua na turaga na Paraim- Sawani. Era sa mai gunu kece kina na lori kau,” kaya o Matanawa. Co-operative mai Gusuisavu. inisita kei kemun kece na vakailesilesi ena yasayasa oqo.” Kaya o Matanawa nira sa tara rawa na vakamatanitu,” kaya o Vodowaqavuka.

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Oqo na veimataqali sasalu ka vakatabuya tiko na Minisitiri ni Qoliqoli me kua ni volitaki se vakayagataki na kena e se lalai. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI Valuti na siwati ni kawa ni sasalu gone VILIAME TIKOTANI gone ka bera ni dodonu mera se siwati se Vakaraitaka na Tabana ni Qoliqoli ni ratou “Na itukutuku kece oqori ena vakarautaki qolivi, na urau gone kei na vuqa tale na yau sa vakarau dikeva talega na vakatatabu eso edua na kena ilavelave ka vakau veiratou A kena dau siwati vakawasoma bula mai na waitui era volitaki tu,” kaya ko me baleta na yau bula ena loma ni waitui na manidia ecake me ratou na mataqali na sasalu, ika kei na yau bula ni Young edua na lewe ni vanua itabagone ka me vaka na sucu walu ka sa vakatabui na cakacak se cava au sotava tiko ena caka- Nwaitui ena gauna era se sega ni dau kawai ena bula ni noda yau bula ena kena qolivi me yacova na 2022 May. caka oqo. dodonu kina mera vakayagataki esa dua na loma ni waitui. Edua tiko na ka bibi ena valuti ni caka- Kuria ko Turaganivalu ni sega soti ni dau kani kawai vua na tabana ni qoliqoli ena “Au vakabauta ni dodonu me vakadavori caka oqo oya ena kena vakasokumuni na cakacaka rawarawa vua ena vuqa na gauna noda vanua. edua na tuvatuva matau ni kena manidia- itukutuku me baleta na yau bula ena waitui baleta na nodra dau vakavosavosa na dau E levu era sa sega talega ni ra kawai taka taki na vei yau bula eso ena loma ni waitui me gaunisala ni kena vakavinakataki na tu- qoli kei ira na dau makete ka vakakina oira na kena bibi ni vakarau ni siwa se qolivi me veilutuki ka me kua ni siwati vakasivia vatuvaka ena tabana ni qoliqoli. na lewe ni vanua raraba. totolo ni sasalu oqo baleta ni sa nodra vure- kina se qolivi kina vakawasoma vakasivia Vakaraitaka ko Epineri Turaganivalu “Io era sega ni kila ni neitou cakacaka e vure ni rawaka vakailavo. talega na noda waitui. edua na ivakalesilesi ni tabana ni qoliqoli ka bibi saraga ena tuvatuva ni veika me Kevaka eda na lakova eso na makete ni “Na tuvatuva me ra manidiataki kei na ka nona itavi me dau dikeva na makete ni baleta na Tabana ni qoliqoli ena nodra dau volitaki kakana, makete ni volitaki sasalu kena resenitaki na ika ena levu kina na ika volitaki ika ena veiyasai Viti ka vakakina veilakoyaki na ika se veitokiyaki vakadua ni waitui se ika eda na rawa ni dau vaka- kei na sasalu me baleta na veigauna ka sab oira na volivolitaki ena bati ni gaunisala. baleta ni dau rawarawa kina na vakatulewa dinata na tukutuku oqo me vaka era vaka- era mai.” “E ka bibi na veisemati vakaveiwekani taka na veika ma baleta na tiko bulabula ni dinata ka tabaka edua na lewenivanua, “Ni dau siwati vakalevu na ika lalai se vakacakacaka kei ira na dau qoli kei ira waitui kei nay au bula era bula wavolita.,” ko Nylla Young ena nona drauniveva ena sasalu gone sad au kenai ivakaraitaki ni sa na dau volitaki ka vakakina na kena dau “Baleta ni keitou vakarautaka talega na mona livaliva ena mataivola. lailai nay au bula ena davo tiko ena loma vakarautaki na itukutuku ena gauna donu kedra balavu na ika kei na vei sasalu e qo- “Oqo edua na siga vakaloloma vei Viti ena ni waitui ke sega era sa goleva tale edua na me baleta na vei ika se sasalu ni waitui era livi ka sa tuvani me volitaki.” noda waitui kei na veigauna sa bera mai. vanua vou mera laki vakavalekina,.” dau volitaki ena veimakete ka vaka kina na Na gauna oqo e sa ratou 21 kece na lewe Ena loma ni vei makete ni ika ena noda va- Kuria ko Young ni dodonu mera cakacaka kena ivakarau kevaka e kalevu, sa matua levu ni ivakalesilesi eradau sikovi ira na nua ni kua era davo kina ko ira na kawa ni vata kei na tabana ni qoliqoli na lewe ni va- , sa dodonu me qolivi se sega,” kaya ko dau qoli, dau makete ka dikeva na sasalu ika gone, ka lalai talega, na vasua era se nua ka sa tuvakarau me soli nona veivuke, Turaganivalu. era qoliva se ra volitaka. Vakacagau na vakayagataki ni qele

VILIAME TIKOTANI me laukana se me vakayagataki ena noda vanua qa kai sega tu. A vakacagau sara tiko na vakayagataki ni Era sa vakauqeti kina na dau teitei ena noda vanua qele ena so na qele vakateitei e Sigatoka me mera vakadeitaki ira ena nodra tea na qele ka mera Svaka eda vakadinadinataka ena bula nei Te- vakalevutaki na kena teivaki na tei oqo. vita Draunimasi edua na dau teitei ena vanua ko Kuria o Minisita Dr Reddy ni ra gadreva na vei- Emuri, Nadroga. tokoni ni dauteitei na matanitu me rawa ni vakatu- Tauyavutaka ko Draunimasi na teivaki vakalevu builavo talega kina. ni vuata draudrau se vegetables kei na vuanikau se Dua na ivakaraitaki vinaka oya ena kena sa tubu fruits me vaka na weleti se pawpaw, papukeni se tikoga na voli ni paina piu ena noda vanua ka sa pumpkin, baigani kei na vuqa tale. Era laki tavoca laki toka saraga ena $10.7 na milioni. Laki vakadi- na teiteivaki ni kakana vuata vakaoqo na Minisita nadinataka talega ko Minisita Reddy na tukutuku ni Teitei Dr Mahendra Reddy ka vakauqeti ira na oqo ena nodra laki tavoca edua na misini ni kena lewe ni vanua dauteitei me ra taurivaka talega na process se saga na kakana oqo na painapiu me yaco tei oqo ena nodra qele ni teitei. me laki tawa ni ena tini na kabana ni Food Pro- Na kena tekivutaki na teivaki ni itei vovou ena cessing limited. Na misini oqo eratou vakaraitaka vukea vakalevu saraga na vakalailaitaki ni ilavo na manidia ni FPL ni sa rawa ni tubu kina na sau ka sa vakayagataka tiko na matanitu me volia mai ni rawaka mai na paina piu ena $12m ka torocake kina na kakana mai vanua tani baleta ni gradrevi sara kina $25m ena loma ni lima na yabaki sa tu Matadredre tu oqori o Tevita Draunimasi na dau teitei e Emuri e Nadroga. iTaba: VILIAME TIKOTANI

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NANISE NEIMILA Ositerelia.” “Au gadreva meu vakavinavinakataka saka na ARAUTAKA ko Paraiminisita Matanitu o Ositerelia ena nona tara tale e vica Voreqe Bainimarama nona laki bu- saka na koronivuli ena nodatou yanuyanu.” Mtuka tale tiko na yanuyanu o Koro “Ni oti o Winsitoni edua na iwase levu ni eLomaiviti. gaunisala a kuitaki ki waitui.” “Sa ka lagilagi dina na noqu sa mai dolava e va “Eda vakaraiatka na lewenivanua nida kau- na tatakoso me semata na veiwekani ka semata kauwa mai na vakacaca e vakayacora o Win- na yanauyanua kina veiyasaia Viti.” isitoni.” “E vakailavotaka na Matanitu na tara ni wavu “Na gaunisala kei na wavu vou oqo sa rawa ni e Nakodu, Waitabu, Nasoni kei Nasau. vakayagataki ena gauna ni draki ca. Vakabibi ni E vakavinakataki talega na gaunisala ka rauta gadrevi me kau na na ivoli kina makete se mera ni 600 na mita na kena balavu,” kaya o PM vakayagataka na saravanua.” Bainimarama. “Na itatakoso oqo sa rawa ni ivurevure ni bula “Ni na kila vinaka saka na lewenivanua o vei kemuni na lewenivanua. Koro na bibi ni kena tara vakavinaka ni veiva- Na isau saka ni wavu oqo e Nakodu e $930,000. levale kei na gacagaca ni veivakatorocaketaki. Vakatalega kina na isau ni wavu mai Waitabu. O Koro e dua saka na imatai ni vanua au sikova Nawavu e Nasoni e sivia toka na $1m. ni laba oti na cagi o Winistoni ena 2016.” Na wavu e Nasau e tiko ena $1.5m,” kaya o “Eda kila vinaka saka na lewenivanua o Koro PM Bainimarama. na bibi ni kena tara vakavinaka na veivalevale. Kaya ko PM Bainimarama ni vakayagataki ga Sa nanamaki saka tiko kina na Matanitu ena na tobu vakailavo ni Matanitu me qaravi kina kena dolavi tale na Kade Village School kei na na cakacaka oqo. Ka sega ni dua na veivuke Nakodu Mudu Primary School ka namaki tiko mai vanuatani. me vakacavari ena vica ga na macawa sa tu e “Na isau vakailavotaucoko ni cakacaka ni vei- matada,” kaya o PM Bainimarama. vakatorocaketaki oqo e Koro e tiko ena $4.4m.” “Au rogoca ni sa vakacavari talega mai e va na “E daidai na siga marautaki e Koro eda marau- Dolava tiko oqori ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama na i tatakoso vou e na koro ko Nakodu e na Koronivuli e vakaitavi saka kina na Matanitu o taka na veika eda sa mai rawata.” yanuyanu o Koro. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA

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