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The New Zealand in eight years after protesters reportedly said they wanted travel restrictions were lifted recently. a public debate to have Bainimarama Bainimarama is expected back in Fiji questioned and respond accordingly. next week. $92M Cement Factory THE opening of the newly-constructed always been able to keep pace with this Tengy cement factory in Lami will demand and at times we have had to address the chronic shortage of cement turn to expensive imports. in Fiji. "We expect this inconsistency to be a This was highlighted by Prime Minister thing of the past. Not only will Tengy Rear Admiral (Ret) Voreqe Bainimarama help stabilise the local market but I PSC permanent secretary Parmesh Chand unveils the plaque to during the opening of the factory. understand that they have plans to commemorate the restoration of the 119-year-old Government Referral and Rear Admiral (Ret) Bainimarama eventually export to neighbouring Information Centre on behalf of Prime Minister Rear Admiral (Ret) Voreqe said the Tengy Cement Company had countries as well." Bainimarama. embarked on a $US50million ($F92m) He said the key was to make sure A PLAQUE to commemorate the restoration building in central Suva to its original investment that had created 15 local Fiji stayed on track, adding it would of the 119-year-old Government Referral paint colour. jobs in the area. only get better so long as Fijians kept and Information Centre, formerly the Fiji He said the building has great history He said the opening would drop their eye on bigger picture of working Visitors Bureau, was unveiled in Suva. attached to it. the price of the important building together as a nation. Public Service Commission permanent The plaque was unveiled by Mr Chand material, which would also reduce the "I encourage other Fijian businesses secretary Parmesh Chand said a major and the chairman of National Trust of cost of building a home and any other to follow Tengy's example. Smart project was undertaken to restore the Fiji Robin Yarrow. construction. investors know that now is the time "We all know that the construction to reap the rewards of a vastly better boom in Fiji has led to an increased investment climate. Inkk Launches 4G Network demand for cement and other building "Now is the time to invest in Fiji's materials," he said. future, the economy is taking off, do Another milestone achievement for services available in most of Suva, "Unfortunately the local industry hasn't not get left behind." Inkk Mobile Fiji Limited as it launched Lami, Nausori and some parts of its 4G LTE technologies services. Nasinu and Nadi. The launch of the Inkk 4G network at De “We are moving to the other locations Plans For Second Mansion, Villa Vos on the Park in Suva was to ensure in the second phase soon to allow all CHINESE investor Great-han She said the price of land and property Inkk Mobile offers a competitive edge. our customers to benefit from the 4G International Company Ltd is looking along Princess Rd increased by about This is possible through the provision LTE technology. at expanding its investment portfolio 30 per cent in the past year. of the best and most affordable data Inkk business development manager, in Fiji following its multi-million "The scopes for the apartment products with the fastest mobile Praneel Dutt said Inkk Mobile would dollar plan to build the No.1 (Fiji) appreciation are great and considerable broadband connectivity in the market. be offering the fourth generation of International Mansion in Suva. in this area. Besides, the growing Company chief executive, Paul wireless standards. The company's sales manager, May demand for renting apartments exceeds O’Neile, was not present but sent a “This simply means that Inkk 4G Zhao, said they were committed to the supply in this area with rental price note that was read by the company provides ultra-fast speeds and our providing local and overseas investors soaring by about 30 per cent in the past general manager sales and marketing, customers get the fastest mobile with cost-effective freehold real estate year," Ms Zhao said. Chandima Gunawardana. internet experience,” Mr Dutt said. property. She said Fiji's natural environment was Mr O’Neile said they would now be “4G provides faster speeds than 3G, "Our company is looking for other a big attraction for investors. able to offer a remarkable experience making it suitable for all type of high investments. We will emphasise on "In our opinion, Fiji is the most purest of fast internet at the most affordable speed applications and services.” investing in real estate property and country in the world because it has the prices to their customers. He highlighted that they basically want we are planning to develop No.2 (Fiji) most beautiful natural scenery. “We pride ourselves in offering the to switch customers from 3G to 4G so International Mansion and a high-end "The living environment is healthy most competitive pricing and value for they get a feel of the new service with yacht villa project. with unspoilt beauty and the people are money to our customers,” he said. affordable deals. "We have already started pre-selling the friendliest in the world," she said. “Inkk Mobile has come a long way since Inkk Mobile is leasing the network for our No.1 (Fiji) International Meanwhile, the No.1 (Fiji) International its initiation seven years ago living up space from Vodafone Fiji without Mansion apartments in Suva and we Mansion will have 63 luxurious units. to its commitment of introducing the investing in network infrastructure so are planning to complete the project at Ms Zhao said 51 units would be about best mobile deals for our customers. that it could offer no frills value for the end of 2016." 120 square metres with a living area “We acknowledge our customers and money mobile products and services. Ms Zhao said the company was willing and balcony. partners for their loyalty as we enter The company has 250,000 loyal to offer employment opportunities for "10 units would be about 105sqm and the new and exciting world of mobile customers who enjoy the best value for local and overseas workers. two units would be about 98sqm." internet and broadband services.” money deals with regular promotional The 4G network uses 1800MHz deals. frequency. The rollout of Inkk’s 4G VALUEFONE Limited managing products have already started at its director Kevin Yuen said this new retail outlets and dealer locations, service would be launched today at his already stocked with 4G devices. outlet and would also improve sales Mr Gunawardana stressed the first Now 50 Cents in the 4G range of mobile phones and Available at Selected Stores phase of the roll out will have our 4G devices. 4 FridayAug 15, 2014 Fiji News www.fijitimescanada.com Australia To Co-Lead Multinational Observation Group With Indonesia, And PNG Australia is sending a team of observers4 Government, political parties and other to restore relations with the Fijian "I think the average Aussie would to Fiji to ensure next month's general Fijian organisations. Government in recognition of its say 'well, it's good to hear that they're elections are free and fair. Australian officials will deploy to moves towards elections. having an election - it's been some time'. It will be the first election in Fiji since Suva in coming days to establish a Mr Reith says the elections are a big "It's a positive step and we'll be taking Frank Bainimarama seized power in a Secretariat and to begin the mission’s step for Fiji, and one which Australia a positive and professional approach to coup in 2006. work. welcomes. it all." The Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says The officials will observe and evaluate Australia is co-leading a 14 member voter education campaigns, election Multinational Observation Group day operations and events and the 4 with Indonesia, India and Papua New reconciliation of all ballot papers. Guinea. "The observer group will not be talking She's appointed former Defence and about politics or anything else, but 4 Workplace Relations Minister Peter obviously they'll be keeping a keen eye Reith to lead the Australian team, on what's happening," Mr Reith said. saying he has a "strong interest in "It's a specific job, and it's important supporting democracy internationally." that the group maintain that particular Mr Reith says it's a very important focus that we've been asked to do - moment for Fiji. because it's an important job and we "It's a good opportunity for Fiji, and want to do it professionally." Australia is keen to be of assistance," The Multinational Observer Group also he said. includes Israel, South Africa, Brazil, "From a broad perspective, the Russia, Turkey, Japan, New Zealand, objective here is to make a decision Korea, Iran and the UK. at the end of the election, to report USA and Canada had indicated they on whether or not the outcome of the would like to send in observers as general election broadly represents the well, while the European Union, which view of the Fijian people. provided most of the observers for "That's the broad objective, and we're Fiji's 2006 elections, says it has not looking forward to being involved." been invited. Ms Bishop says the Multinational The interim Prime Minister Frank Observation Group is expected to have Bainimarama has promised he will Former Defence and Workplace Relations Minister Peter Reith will lead the freedom of movement throughout accept the election results. 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And while the hotel celebrated its He said it was important to FP Nominee Keen To End Coup 20th anniversary this year, owner and continue investments in the tourism director Vishnu Sukhdeo said interest sector, predicting a shortage of Culture from local and overseas investors accommodation services in Suva "in looked promising. the near future". At 23 years of age, Anishni Chand may youths, ensure appointments done "Everything has limits and we have "We employ about 20 staff members be the youngest candidate to contest are based on merit, high cost of come to a limit. We have enjoyed 95 but their jobs at the hotel will depend the September 17 election, but she is living, sustainability of environment, per cent occupancy and we've been on the new owners. determined to champion youth issues transparency and accountability among receiving reasonable offers and we're "We'd like to see that they keep all and serve the country by “getting rid of others. quite happy. staff," said Mr Sukhdeo, adding tenders the coup culture.” “I will want to ensure that the three arms "We did a major renovation in close on August 31. Chand was among four people named of government that is the legislative, by the National Federation Party as it judicial and executive arms should finalises plans ahead of the elections. start functioning as separate entities to “We need transparency. That has ensure every citizen gets fair justice.” Three Dead In Stabbing, Assault motivated me to be part of the NFP,” With only four weeks to campaign Chand said. before the election on September Cases “Being the youngest candidate means I 17, Chand says she is ready for the The Fiji Police Force is investigating after he was allegedly assaulted by a understand the issues youths face. challenge. “It will be tough. We will the causes of stabbing and assault over 44-year-old, who has also been taken If NFP is elected into government and have to get a lot of media coverage. It the weekend in Kadavu and Taveuni in by police. Police say the victim was it has candidates of our caliber, we can is going to be difficult, but we are ready which led to the death of three people. drinking grog with a friend when the tackle issues faced by young people to for the challenge. “Our candidates and In Kadavu, a 41-year-old man is in alleged assault took place. ensure they have the best services.” supporters are already out there on the police custody for allegedly stabbing In another incident in Taveuni, four Issues Chand said she would want field. his wife and mother in law to death people have also been remanded to focus on include the rising They are doing work already for the whilst a 16-year-old student also a in police custody after they were unemployment rate especially among September 17 election.” victim of the incident is admitted at alleged to have assaulted a 36-year- Vunisea Hospital. old man. 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On whether other fields like religion Ashneeta Swamy acquired $11,882 from Nadi to Sydney amounting to With the continued changes in and spirituality played a major part in after falsifying records while $2,508.80 to fund a trip for her mother globalisations, Institute director and management, Dr Vachani said these employed by Kramer Ausenco (Fiji) and herself in May. former professor of Boston University were often relegated to the fringes. Limited where she was responsible On count four, the court heard that she 8Dr Sushil Vachani said they must “There are always things there are for maintaining, processing and applied for leave without pay from embrace changes and shape the future coming from other fields and will draw recording the company accounts. The work and later falsified her working of management education. from spirituality of Eastern religion, a discrepancies surfaced after an audit. records by claiming to have worked 8This would in turn create leaders who protestant work ethic and philosophy Swamy was charged with three counts of on the days she was granted leave. would fuel growth economically and that inform management.” general dishonesty - obtaining a gain, one She claimed $1,117.84 on this as she socially. He said arts and culture can also be count of obtaining financial advantage prepared the wages. To make this happen, Dr Vachani brought in. and one count of causing a loss. On Count 5, she fraudulently misused plans to strengthen the Institute’s “Management schools also have the The court heard that on April 2013, petty cash funds totaling $7,672.25 international curriculum and expand opportunity to be a lot more flexible – Swamy was given a blank cheque where she continued to do this to the focus of teaching and research to so I think it’s important for management to purchase a digital camera for the purchase personal food items, home be global oriented. schools to interact with people like you company. She entered $576 and bought cleaning materials, baby’s milk and Rated as one of the top management who are able to interpret and analyse.” two cameras. She later changed the refreshments. schools in India and Asia, the Institute When asked about the 2008 global quantity amount on the receipt to one She would cover it by overstating meal is a standalone school and not part of crisis, Dr Vachani said it was not and made it appear as if one camera and travel expenses of staffs but there any university. It was established in necessarily a failure of management cost $576. were no documents to legitimise her 1973 by the Government of India and but that of institutions. On the second count, she purchased an claims. to date has over 900 students. “In society there is a kind of change The following are excerpts from his in how much governments should interaction with journalists from eight interfere with the economy – it used small island developing states who were to be that after the great depression 12 Years For Nanuku Killer in India recently on a familiarisation the reason given was for Government visit of the world’s biggest democracy. to interfere a lot more. As a result a A 32-year-old man who killed a relative Madigan said though there was a “It’s very difficult for management lot of industries became controlled in of his after he alleged tried to steal a suggestion that he was provoked researchers to come up with something the US. As a result there was a lot of stereo from his home at a settlement when the victim tried to steal the very, very earthshaking. inefficiencies.” in Vatuwaqa in the height of Cyclone stereo, there was however no further “Management is something that has Over 900 students attend the India Evan in 2012 has been sentenced to 12 evidence provided in court to establish been discovered many years ago and Institute of Management, Bangalore. years in jail by a high court in Suva. provocation in the legal sense. Samuela Vakaruru will be eligible for “To take the law in one’s own hands, parole after he has served ten years of and to assault another violently his sentence. because he has been thought to have Court papers show that Vakaruru committed a crime cannot afford an M. Khan & Company assaulted the deceased the morning accused any mitigation. It must in fact Immigration Counsellors Ltd. after the attempted theft. 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He has raised concern that the ANCED DRIVING SCHOOL ADV newspaper company made no effort to SC present a balanced report. Meanwhile, the FTUC has demanded Fiji Sun to publish a front page apology on this issue or they will be left with no option but to file legal action against the journalist and the newspaper concerned. “Car Available For Road Test” However, Fiji Sun Publisher and CEO Peter Lomas said he had not received Govt. Certified, Licenced & Bonded Instructor a copy of the FTUC statement until it was sent to him by the Fijivillage We will match or beat any competitor’s price newsroom. Package deals also available He said Daniel Urai seemed to be trying to distract from the key issue of the Fiji Sun report. Lomas said the Fiji Sun had already “SUMMER SPECIAL $25/ Lesson” The Leader of the People’s Democratic clarified Anthony’s FTUC status and “Some Restrictions Apply” Party Felix Anthony is claiming he was reported that his union job at the time never paid by the Fiji Trades Union was with the Fiji Sugar and General Lessons for Class 5/7 Congress as General Secretary. Workers Union. Chinese Company Invests In Satish 604.644.3937 Piggery And Resort Asian investors continue to spend businessmen especially in Cumming “Learn To Drive The Advanced Way” millions in setting up businesses in Fiji. Street and Marks Street. Tian Tian Tian Yuan Company (Fiji) “That shows the confidence they have Limited of Shaoxing city in China in Fiji which is good for the country said it is investing in a piggery project and the people of Suva.” CCF Invited To Apply For at Vakabalea in Navua and a resort at The Chinese company invested $1 Pacific Harbour. million for the Navua land. Approval Company general manager Ray Zhao At the moment they are still arranging Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Commission as per Section 115 of the said they had the official ground for the building materials to be shipped Saneem says the Fiji Citizens Electoral Decree. breaking ceremony for the piggery a from China to Fiji. Constitutional Forum is welcomed to Saneem said the Fijian Elections Office few weeks back. “We will start building the farm submit for approval an election-related deals with every application on a case The owner, who is currently in China, facilities by the end of August. By the publication entitled "Discussion Paper by case basis. "We don't have a blanket bought the 45 acres of land in April this end of the year we should have the on Free and Fair Elections". approval system and we don't have a year. farm up and running,” Mr Wang added. The publication had to be retracted mechanism where if you don't comply Mr Zhao highlighted they target to Import early this month because it had not with one we will reject all," Saneem farm 10,000 pigs in the future and “There are plans to import the pigs been given the necessary approval. It said. produce 10,000 every year. from Australia. We are still dealing was released at a CCF forum in Suva "We will deal with all fairly." Company staff member Lu Wang said: with the piggery farms in Australia and late last month, but had to be removed CCF is believed to be under “Fiji is a beautiful place and we found also the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji to because it had not been approved by investigation by FICAC over the there is a demand for pigs. get the approval to ship it over. either the Supervisor or the Electoral publication. “Actually we got the figures from “There will be local employment as Biosecurity Authority of Fiji that every well because we will be looking after year Fiji needs to import some bacon 10,000 pigs at the farm we will surely and ham products from overseas. need many workers.” Security Features On Ballot Paper “The Fiji government also wants to The company will be targeting the increase the local production and my local market for its products with an People will not be able to tamper or Apart from the ballot paper prints boss was directly interested in investing expansion plan to export to Tonga and make their own ballot paper without having a font size of 17, Clancy in Fiji in this particular product.” nearby Pacific Island countries even the Fijian Elections Office noticing confirmed that it would also contain Suva City Council special administrator exporting back to China. it to try and tamper the results of the security features. Chandu Umaria said: “It’s good to see “The piggery farm is not our only September 17 elections. “Security features which I am unable overseas investors coming in to Fiji project here we also bought a land Deputy Supervisor of Elections to tell you will also be present in the and investing in manufacturing and at Pacific Harbour so are planning Michael Clancy confirmed that the ballot papers so people will not be other businesses. to build a resort and also real estate ballot papers to be used in next month’s able to make their own ballot papers,” “Even in Suva there’s hardly any shops for that we will need a lot of local election will have security features. Clancy said. empty. Most are taken up by Asian labour.” gobizz.ca A business at your fingertip Coming Soon Now 50 Cents Available at Selected Stores Web Sites, Web Hosting, SEO, Listings 10 www.fijitimescanada.com Fiji News Friday Aug 15, 2014

I Will Remain FLP Leader - Chaudhry Mahendra Chaudhry has confirmed That government held office for barely that he will remain as the Leader of the a month as Sitiveni Rabuka carried out FLP although he cannot contest next a military coup in 1987. month’s elections. Chaudhry then led the FLP into Chaudhry said while he knows that he elections in 1992 and 1994. cannot go for a parliamentary seat, he In the 1999 election, Chaudhry led the will lead the party to the September FLP People’s Coalition to victory and polls. became the Prime Minister. When asked on whether he sees this as He was then removed from office after a wise move as he will lead the party the 2000 coup. with people knowing that he cannot go In 2001, he led the Fiji Labour Party into parliament, Chaudhry said this is again to the elections and lost to the strategy based on the assessment of Laisenia Qarase’s former SDL Party. what their supporters want. In the 2006 elections, the Fiji Labour We asked him on whether there is a Party led by Chaudhry increased its share standby parliamentary leader if they of votes to 39% and won four more seats win the elections as Chaudhry cannot to make a total of 31 but it was unable to take up the position. unseat the Qarase Government. He said the decision will be made later. Following the December 2006 coup, Chaudhry first took part in a by- Chaudhry accepted the post of Minister election for the North Central Indian of Finance in the interim government Seat in December 1985. led by Voreqe Bainimarama in January He lost that election. 2007. He was elected to Parliament for the Chaudhry resigned from the post on first time in the 1987 general election 18th August, 2008. and appointed Minister for Finance He is now leading a political campaign and Economic Planning in the coalition as one of the strongest critics of the government of Timoci Bavadra. Bainimarama led government. gobizz.ca A business at your fingertip Coming Soon Web Sites, Web Hosting, SEO, Listings MULTI CULTURE TRAVEL Your Travel Agency for Western Canada Flying Anywhere Call us first for the BEST FARE & PROMPT SERVICE Specializes in all South Pacific destinations - Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and many more AGENT FOR: AIR CANADA, AIR INDIA, FIJI SPECIAL NEW ZEALAND AUSTRALIA LUFTHANSA, SINGAPORE AIRLINES, MALAYSIAN AIRLINES, CATHAY FARE SPECIAL FARE SPECIAL FARE PACIFIC, EMIRATES AIRLINES, GULF AIRLINE, SRI LANKAN AIRLINES, $1040 CDN $1040 CDN QANTAS, AIR PACIFIC, $950 CDN AIR NEW ZEALAND Vancouver - Nadi Vancouver - Auckland Vancouver - Sydney Return + Taxes Return + Taxes Return + Taxes CONTACT: SALOSHNA

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Fears For Tourism As Fiji, Solomon Islands Dispute Escalates Tourism organisers say a dispute some flights from Solomon Islands. between the national airlines of Fiji Mr Vuideketi says data isn't yet and Solomon Islands is pushing up the available on whether traveller numbers cost of travel in the Pacific. are down but he fears bad news. The standoff has escalated to the point "Any disruptions in air services does Shaheem Ali where all flights between the two have a direct impact on tourist travels," 778 -709-2070 countries have been suspended. he said. The head of the South Pacific Tourism Mr Vuideketi says the cancellation of SELLING: Don’t want to pay more than what you should be, then sell with Organisation Ilisoni Vuideketi is flights is also making it more difficult 2 Percent Realty and contact me today. After all, it’s your money. 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"Our investigations began with our "We have yet to determine how long the officers questioning people at the park fetus was in the rubbish bin but we are and those that might have seen or know conducting an extensive investigation any information that would help us Abayas, Hijabs, into finding the person who might have with our investigations. left the corpse there," she said. "Because the fetus was found in a Hijab Caps "We can confirm that the baby was public place, our investigation will already deceased when it was found be very wide but we have begun an Specializes In Stitching and that it was an iTaukei." extensive inquiry into this case." Blouse & Salwar Kameez Council worker Harry Singh found the Mrs Ragigia said members of the corpse. public who might have information He said this was the first time he had vital to the case should contact their ever found something so gruesome in nearest police station. Saima his 17 years as a public servant. "If anyone knows something, please "I hope that the police find the person come forward because a life of an 604.761.2490 because I just think it's inhuman to innocent child was taken away." 16 www.fijitimescanada.com Fiji News Friday Aug 15, 2014 14 Countries To Be Part Of Observer Group “Attracting and retaining A total of 14 countries have been hand to sign the TOR for the observer confirmed to be part of the Multi- group at the Suvavou House in Suva. National Observers Group to observe "They will not only observe the election the best international talent Fiji’s September 17 election. day itself but also the days leading up Countries involved are Australia, to the election," Sayed-Khaiyum said. to fill skills shortages in key Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and "There were anomalies highlighted in India which will also oversee the the European Union 2006 report and occupations is critical to process as co-leaders. our stance has always been that we The other countries to be part of the [do not] want those anomalies to exist group are Israel, South Africa, Brazil, anymore and this scope of the MOG Canada’s economic success.” Russia, Turkey, Japan, New Zealand, will provide the right forum or the right Korea, Iran and the United Kingdom. mechanism through which they observe Two other countries, USA and Canada and assess the various processes of the - Hon. 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Multinational Observer Group (MOG) The TOR provides that the report "shall Terms of Reference at Suvavou House. contain a determination on all matters "The important thing about getting this provided in the scope of the MOG... document today is that it enables us to and where appropriate the observation start moving forward," Miles said. report will also offer recommendations "It is a very positive and promising day for improving the integrity and in getting this signed and it’s been a effectiveness of future electoral and lot of hard work but it’s an important related processes." element in any election process is to The co-leaders will be the primary have an observers mission participate contact between the MOG and the and it gives everyone confidence to Fijian Government. participate." MOG Scope: Speaking on behalf of the Australian - observe and evaluate functions and Government, Miles said they were operations including the procurement pleased to have been invited to co-lead process of the FEO with respect to the along with co-leaders Indonesia, India election. and Papua New Guinea. - observe and evaluate the EVR process Representatives from disaster and dealing with incidents to understand The MOG co-leaders' immediate focus and establishment of Register of Voters incident management agencies the different roles they play. would be to establish a secretariat and voter list undertook a two-day course on inter- “An agency’s jurisdiction of before the rest of the observers arrive. - observe and evaluate the voter service incident management in Suva responsibility needs to be known so No exact date was given for when the education campaign including voter last week. that other agencies involved in an observer group would start, but the information provided or authorised by The Australasian Inter-Service Incident incident can know where to take over TOR signed today provided that they FEO Management System or AIIMS from,” Mr Duaibe said. would start once they have been give an - observe and evaluate the processes Course introduced participants to a Mr Duaibe said that more collaboration induction of the electoral laws by the Fijian involved with alternative means of systematic way of managing incidents in terms of information sharing and Government and received accreditation voting when involving either single or multi- synchronisation of responsibilities from the Fijian Elections Office. - observe and evaluate the nomination agencies. were needed between agencies. The MOG will be made up of both and registration of candidates In opening the workshop, Ministry of Over 20 participants from various long term observers who will arrive and conduct of political parties as Rural and Maritime Development and incident management agencies in Fiji prior to the election and short prescribed in the Electoral Decree National Disaster Management deputy participated at the two-day workshop, term observers, who will arrive prior - observe and evaluate election day secretary, Setareki Tale reminded which included the National Fire to polling and stay until polling and operations and events that facilitate participants about the importance of Authority, the Police, Ministry of counting have been finalised. voting operations in compliances with sharing knowledge, information and Defence, Fiji Military Forces and the The final number of observers and the procedures established in the decree cooperation in national development Fiji Navy to name a few. dates of arrival and departure would be - observe and evaluate the vote counting and national disaster resilience. The AIIMS course, an initiative of the finalised by the Fijian Government and process, the determination of election Workshop coordinator, Mr Anthony Secretariat of the Pacific Community relevant international partners. results and dissemination thereof Blake said the course was to ensure that (SPC) was facilitated by Fire and The TOR also provides for freedom of - observe and evaluate the resolution of all incident personnel were working Rescue Services from Victoria and movement around the country for all disputes throughout the electoral cycle, towards one set of objectives. Queensland, Australia in conjunction members of the MOG, guaranteed no including any mechanism established Eroni Duaibe, participant from the with the Pacific Islands Emergency government authority interference, and to hear and educate the election related Royal Military Forces commended Management Alliance and the National communicate freely with government, disputes the course as it would allow agencies Disaster Management Office. political parties, coalition of parties and - observe and evaluate the reconciliation other social and political organisations of all ballot papers after the 2014 in Fiji. election $1.5M Lighthouse Project For The FEO also provides that the FEO - assess whether the voter processes could revoke the accreditation of any of the FEO facilitated and assisted the Safe Travel member of the MOG if the organisation Fijian voters to exercise their right to Fiji's Ministry of Works and Public reefs which are inadequately marked or member failed to adhere to laws of freely vote and whether the outcome of Utilities plans to construct eight for day and night navigation. Fiji, failed to adhere to directions by the the 2014 Elections broadly represented lighthouses to the tune of $1.5million Despite the inadequacy of ATONs, FEO, obstructed election officials in the the will of the Fijian voters. along the Bligh waters from Tivoa vessels of all sizes continue to use Island to Waya passage. Ministry's the route as it is a major shipping FUFP Presents Model For People media officer Peni Namotu says this route for vessels proceeding to and is to provide an effective, efficient and from the Yasawa group, Viwa and the The Fiji United Freedom Party has “This model didn’t just come up, this operational array of Aid to Navigation Mamanuca group. “The volume of released a model which they believe is the result of continuous discussion (AtoNs). shipping has increased exponentially will bring people of all races in the with the people and the chiefs and all Four will be constructed on single piles, due to the continued development in country together. that. “They know what we’re talking two will be of tripod design and two will the Tourism Industry and governments Party president Jagath Karunaratne about, they know they’re going to get be constructed on rock of 3 x 3 metre initiatives on rural development which said they also have an open invitation something better out of this relation that square base. 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A Chinese zoo has unveiled newborn alive. panda triplets which are considered to "We can only say they are surviving be the world's first known surviving once they reach six months. For now trio. they are indeed the only surviving MORNING class The births are being hailed as a triplets," said an official from the centre "miracle" given the animal's famously who only gave her name as Ms Zhao. low reproductive rate. "The triplets can be described as a The mother panda, named Juxiao, new wonder of the world," the zoo “Classes begin September 8th 2014” which means "chrysanthemum smile", said, describing mortality rates among delivered the triplets at Guangzhou's newborn pandas as "extremely high". 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A DISTRICT judge last year ordered hidden in the century-old mansion the trio were too young to be officially China has about 1,600 pandas living in 63-year-old John Saunders, of Irwin, built by industrialist J.P. Brennan after recognised as "surviving" but that they the wild. Their normal breeding season to stand trial after hearing testimony she bought it in 2012. were the only known panda triplets is mid-April to May. from the owner of the South Broadway The whiskey was produced in the Manor Bed and Breakfast. early 1900s and was appraised at more But Saunders reportedly died July 21, than $US2,000 a bottle. Saunders was 'Virginity Test' For Brazillian ending the case. charged after the owner discovered 52 The mansion's owner had claimed she empty bottles on which police found Women Applying For State Jobs found nine 12-bottle cases of whiskey DNA from Saunders' saliva. 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Stepfather Guilty Of Murder

A man has been found guilty of the "violent occasions. and vicious" murder of his stepdaughter, In January, he was arrested and pleaded who was also his former lover. guilty to common assault, leading to Leanne Meecham, 26, was stabbed him and Miss Meecham splitting up. at her house in Westcliff-on-Sea, in 'Jealousy and anger' Essex, in February. She later died in During the murder trial, he denied hospital. being controlling and threatening to Her stepfather and former partner kill his stepdaughter when she started Simon Meecham, 43, was found guilty a new relationship. by a jury at Chelmsford Crown Court. The prosecution said he was "motivated Judge Charles Gratwicke told him to by jealousy and anger". prepare himself "for a substantial term Det Chief Insp Mark Hall said of imprisonment". Meecham "stabbed himself a number He will be sentenced at a later date. of times in an attempt to make it look 'Unprovoked attack' like he was the victim" after leaving During the trial, Meecham, from Miss Meecham's house. Rosewood Lane in Shoeburyness, told the "He later falsely claimed these injuries jury he injured Miss Meecham by mistake, had been caused by Leanne, and then not realising he was holding a knife. later claimed he had stabbed her But Essex Police described the stabbing accidently. on 13 February as "a determined, "The jury in this case has seen through focused and wholly unprovoked those lies," he said. attack" on a "defenceless" victim. Speaking after the trial, Miss Miss Meecham died in hospital in Meecham's family said: "The past six London a week later. months have been especially hard for A post-mortem examination found she us as we struggle to come to terms with suffered brain damage, caused by a how Leanne was taken from us. lack of oxygen, after she was stabbed "Despite the conviction of her killer, in the windpipe. his term of imprisonment will never be The court heard Meecham, who was sufficient punishment". previously married to Miss Meecham's A domestic homicide review and an mother Jane, had a serious alcohol internal police investigation into the problem. case, supervised by the Independent Police had been called to disturbances Police Complaints Commission, are at the house on Park Street on numerous now under way. Five Police Investigated After Delhi Launches Whatsapp Anti-Bribery Campaign Five policemen in India are being policemen after complaints of Prevention of Corruption Act and The service is available on Apple, investigated for alleged corruption bribery, corruption, bad behaviour action has been initiated against them," Android and Blackberry platforms and after officials received complaints on a with complainants and inaction on Ms Pillai said. it's very cheap. newly-launched helpline number. complaints. The policemen have been suspended. The messaging service is used by Since its launch on 6 August, the "Most of the messages we have received WhatsApp is hugely popular in India about 500 million people globally and helpline has received more than 3,700 so far are from people wanting to know because it is easy to use and carries no estimates say nearly a tenth of its users WhatsApp messages and 622 calls. about this service, but we have also advertisements. are in India. Officials said they had received two received some complaints," she said. video and three audio messages "Once we get an audio or video clip, and were investigating the reported we ask the complainant to come to our incidents. office and give a written complaint. We Correspondents say there have long get the recording checked at the forensic been allegations of corruption in the science laboratory to make sure its Delhi police force - and the rest of genuine and once the authenticity is India. established, action is taken against the Delhi police commissioner BS Bassi errant policeman." last week launched a new helpline Of the five video and audio files number [9910641064], asking the received on the helpline, Ms Pillai said public to send audio or video messages her department had initiated action in via the instant messaging service two cases, involving five policemen, WhatsApp "if any cop seeks a bribe or for demanding - and accepting - bribes. harasses a person". In the first case, a complainant sent a Advertisements were taken out in video recording of an assistant sub- popular Hindi and English newspapers inspector receiving a bribe of 400 as well as on FM radio channels to make rupees ($6.5; £3.9) while in the second people aware about the new helpline. incident, an audio recording revealed The "response from the public has been four policemen demanding and good", deputy commissioner of police accepting bribes from a shopkeeper Sindhu Pillai told the BBC. over a period of a year. Ms Pillai is part of the vigilance "We have registered cases against the department which investigates erring police officers under India's www.fijitimescanada.com World News Friday Aug 15, 2014 21 Swiss Train Derailed In I-Day Function - Over 7,000 Landslide Security Personnel At Red Fort A train has derailed at the top of a the Swiss newspaper 20Minuten of An additional 2,000 paramilitary the dignitaries to reach the Red Fort. gulley after running into a landslide his experience when the train made an personnel besides over 5,000 policemen "Some roads around the venue will near the Swiss ski resort of St Moritz. emergency stop. will keep vigil during this year's remain closed from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. for Eleven people are reported to have been "We all rushed to the back of the carriage Independence Day celebration at the the general public," said the officer. injured and taken to nearby hospitals to put all of our weight there so that it Red Fort owing to the threat perception About 15 sentry posts with armed by helicopter, but there appear to have wouldn't tip into the abyss," he said. to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who security personnel will ensure the been no fatalities. There were reportedly 200 people on will unfurl the Tricolour Friday. security of the fort, while some The accident left one carriage hanging the train when the accident happened. "Ahead of the Independence Day, the policemen with binoculars will be over the edge of the ravine, while The accident occurred on a mountainous threat perception to the prime minister deployed at high rises. another plunged down before lodging train line near Tiefencastel, between and other leaders has increased. The "The residents living around the venue behind a tree. Chur and St Moritz in the region of security has been beefed up," a police have been asked to keep their windows The landslide happened after heavy Graubuenden. officer, requesting anonymity, said. shut till the function is over," said the rain in eastern Switzerland overnight. The Swiss rail system is widely seen Modi is under the constant protection officer. Five people were seriously injured and as among the safest in the world. But of about a 1,000 Special Protection A total of 40 mounted police will keep another six sustained slight injuries, Wednesday's accident comes only two Group (SPG) commandos while the a tab on any suspicious activity or said Graubuenden police spokeswoman days after three people died when their Delhi Police personnel are responsible people on the ground. Anita Senti. minibus was hit by a train in central for guarding the outer periphery. All borders with neighbouring states A passenger who was on the train told Switzerland. At the Red Fort, over 200 closed circuit will be sealed for heavy vehicles and television (CCTV) cameras have been only personal cars will be allowed to installed while about 500 have been enter from Thursday midnight, said the installed on all routes leading to the officer. venue. Meanwhile, bomb detection and In addition, paramilitary personnel will quick response teams, dog squads and keep a special watch and stand guard officials of the Delhi Fire Service will at every road intersection to be used by remain on high alert. Texas Teenager Missing For Nearly Three Days Found Living At Walmart A 14-year-old Texas boy who went The boy's mother told police he has a missing for nearly three days was history of running away and hiding in discovered living at a Walmart store businesses and abandoned houses and where he had carved out hiding places near creeks, police said. in shelves stacked with products and Brian Nick, a spokesman for Wal-Mart foraged for food in other aisles, police Stores Inc, said: "This is a sad situation Takeaway Murder: Weapon and news reports said on Wednesday. and we are still looking into the details of The boy slept in two makeshift shelters what happened. As soon as our manager Found hidden from public view at a store in learned that the child was hiding in our Police said they've found the knife of interest". Corsicana, one in the baby gear aisle store we contacted authorities for help. used to fatally stab Davinder Singh as "Police thank those members of the behind boxes of strollers and the other We hope the child is safe." he and his wife ate a takeaway meal public who contacted the Operation behind bulk paper towels and toilet Store employees discovered the boy, inside his car in South Auckland. Bastille team about items they located paper, according to CBS Dallas. who has not been identified, after a A 31-year old woman and a 28-year which may have been of interest," a After he was discovered on July 30, trash trail led to one of his lairs, CBS old man appeared at Manukau District statement said. "the juvenile was transported to the Dallas said, citing employees. Court jointly charged with Mr Singh's Father-of-one Mr Singh, 35, was police department and later that night The company said he was discovered murder. stabbed to death as he sat in his car to the care of licensed professionals for by a store associate near a baby apparel The accused have been remanded in beside wife Amandeep Kaur outside follow-up care," police in Corsicana, section. custody to reappear in the High Court. the Manukau Event Centre in Norman 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Dallas, The boy is thought to have worn diapers Both have been granted name Spencer Drive, Papatoetoe, about said on Wednesday. instead of using the store restroom and suppression to allow them time to 7.20pm. Child protective services said they changed outfits to avoid being detected inform families overseas in India. They were on their way home from have been looking into the case. by store employees, it said. Detectives investigating the homicide work and had stopped to eat a takeaway Police said they were notified that Still photographs of the boy's stockpile believe they have now found "a weapon meal when the attack occurred. the boy had run away from his aunt's released by the broadcaster showed home, where he was visiting while his an opened Pop-Tart box and empty parents were out of town. chocolate-milk bottle.

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Friday. is random and the suspect is still out two Ontario women allege in a new Hillis and Deegan, both of whom Mounties won’t say what exactly the there. lawsuit. were born in the U.S. but have lived substance in the syringe is because of “The suspect’s description stands out Gwen Deegan of Toronto and Ginny in Canada since the age of 5, claim privacy issues. There is a possibility and we remain hopeful that someone Hillis of Windsor, Ont., have launched Canada is exposing them and others that the needle was dirty though. will identify him. That’s why we are a claim against the Attorney General of in similar circumstances to unfair tax Inspector Bob Page says just before urging the public to share the suspect’s Canada. penalties and privacy violations by 10:30 a.m. the woman was walking description with your families and In it, they accuse Ottawa of breaching complying with the U.S. government’s eastbound on the south side of Kingsway friends.” the Constitution by complying with a demands. and was stopped at a light at McKay The suspect is described as a dark- sweeping new American tax fraud law, “I don’t believe that my rights as a Avenue when a man, standing next to skinned man with dyed, short blond known as the Foreign Account Tax Canadian citizen should be abrogated her, stabbed her in the leg with a needle. hair. He’s about 35-years-old and 5’7″ Compliance Act. by my government,” Hillis said in “We’re hoping that nothing comes tall. He was wearing a light blue tank Under the terms of the legislation that an interview from Windsor. “I don’t out of this as far as herself goes. It is top, dark jeans and was carrying three took effect last month, banks must believe my government should be traumatic and we want, for her sake as shopping bags. share all personal and joint account breaching our sovereignty rights as well, to locate this individual.” If you know anything about this case details of anyone deemed to be a a nation. We are a sovereign nation, The man walked away and she went to or were in the area at the time, you “U.S. person.” This includes American we are not the 51st state of the United report it and was treated in the hospital. are asked to call Burnaby RCMP at citizens and people born in the U.S., States.” “She’s upset, it’s traumatic for her and 604.294.7922 or CrimeStoppers at even those with no existing ties to the Hillis, a retired lawyer who holds her family and we’re helping her by 1.800.222.TIPS (8477). country. Canadian citizenship, said those who The U.S. claims that more than 77,000 resist the new regulations could be financial institutions around the world branded as official tax cheats by the Former CFIA Researcher Pleads have agreed to co-operate with the law. U.S. government. In Canada, financial institutions must Failure to comply with the laws, she share relevant account holder details, said, could result in stiff financial Guilty In Bacteria-Smuggling Case including personal details and financial penalties or even jail time. A former lead researcher at the contaminated with the bacteria. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Animals that are most commonly has pleaded guilty to attempting to infected include sheep, cattle, goats, smuggle dangerous bacteria to China. pigs, and dogs. Canada eradicated Family Home Of Surrey Religious Klaus Nielsen, who faced 11 charges brucellosis in the 1980s, though cases accusing him of trying to take regularly crop up in developing nations. Leader Charged In Death Of His Brucella bacteria to China with Nielsen, 68, is free on bail until the help of another former CFIA sentencing. Wife Targeted By Thieves employee, was arrested two years ago CFIA had first reported its concerns as he headed to the Ottawa airport for about Nielsen in March 2011, RCMP The family of a Surrey religious August,” said Cpl. Bert Paquet with the a trip to China. said at the time. leader accused of murder have now Surrey RCMP. “We’re talking about Undercover police who had Nielsen The Mounties say their investigation themselves become victims of crime. property crimes, we’re talking about under surveillance discovered several focused on Nielsen and Wei Ling Former Sikh temple temple president an invasion of privacy, breaking into Brucella vials in his baggage. Yu's alleged "unlawful efforts to Baldev Singh Kalsi was charged somebody’s vehicles, stealing items. In Brucella causes an infectious disease commercialize intellectual property last month with the death of his wife one of the cases a vehicle was stolen as called brucellosis. People get the belonging to the CFIA and a private Narinder Kaur Kalsi. well. So these files are actively being disease when they're in contact with commercial partner." Narinder was found in her south Surrey investigated.” infected animals or animal products Yu is believed to be at large in China. home in severe medical distress on July It is alleged that jewellery, TVs, 13. She was airlifted to hospital but computers, a tractor and even a brand eventually was taken off life support. new van belonging to Narinder have While her husband was in jail awaiting been taken. The sons say their dad gobizz.ca trial, his family home was targeted by is in jail, their mom is dead and now A business at your fingertip thieves multiple times. thieves are re-victimizing them and Baldev was also assaulted while in they can’t properly grieve until they Coming Soon custody at Surrey Pretrial Centre. are caught. They are asking anyone Web Sites, Web Hosting, SEO, Listings The family says thieves have broken who can identify the men to contact into the house and out buildings six Surrey RCMP. times since the event hit the news. PHOTOS of suspects on Baldev’s MB PLUMBING & RENOVATIONS The first break-in happened while the property: family was in hospital and their mom 778.895.4558 Mukesh was still on life support. We do all kinds of After the fifth break-in the family hid a RENOVATIONS camera and captured the images below Plumbing Heating Drain Cleaning Electrical this past Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Police Deck & Patio Stairs Additions Tiles say its likely the alleged thieves knew Painting Boiler & Furnace Hot Water Tank the house would be empty. “We’ve had a couple of incidents 24 Hour Service reported at that residence since the homicide investigation was initiated, one in mid-July and one in early THE FIJI T ImesCANADA 28 www.fijitimescanada.com Canada News Friday Aug 15, 2014 Canada-U.S. Price Gap Measures Coming In The Fall Legislation to regulate price differences, 'unjustified' discrimination in consumer goods The federal government is poised to their American cousins for everything only cost consumers more at the there are higher operating costs in introduce legislation in the fall to try from food to cars to hockey equipment. end of the day," says Jayson Myers, Canada because of some import tariffs to narrow the consumer price gap Critics warn the plans would force CEO of Canadian Manufacturers on food, less competition in the retail between Canada and the U.S. the Competition Bureau to hire more and Exporters, the country's largest sector and the relatively small size of The proposal was a key part of the investigators, in order to probe every industry association. the Canadian versus American markets. consumer-first agenda set out in the inch of the supply chain and determine Myers's organization is not the only But it doesn't set out how much more February budget, and was made in the where prices are higher than in the one wondering how this whole thing those factors should add to the cost in face of warnings from industry groups U.S. and whether those higher costs will work. Canada. that the idea was unworkable at best, are justified. Retail groups and competition lawyers There are other issues, too. How much and unenforceable at worst. Those concerns were raised last spring are equally perplexed. variation in price is the government "It's a budget commitment," Jake by industry groups in consultations "How do you decide what's unjustified prepared to accept? How will the Enright, press secretary to Industry with both Moore's department and the versus a legitimate higher cost," asked difference in the value of the Canadian Minister James Moore, told the news. Prime Minister's Office. Adam Fanaki, a partner with the law and U.S. dollars be taken into account? "We intend to move forward on it in Many of the people at those meetings firm Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg How will the Competition Bureau due course." left with the feeling that the government in Toronto. determine who is responsible — the Enright refused to comment further, but understood they had a problem and Fanaki, who's a former senior executive manufacturer, the distributor, the sources expect the proposed legislation would re-think the plan to come up with the Competition Bureau, said he retailer — when instances of unfair to be part of a second large budget with a better option to close the price worries a Canadian company trying to price gaps are found? implementation bill this fall. gap between the two countries, one expand in the U.S. market could run The details, as they say, are the devil. That means it will be only one of a they could sell not just to consumers afoul of the proposed law if it decided But for the Conservatives, a promise is a wide range of measures the opposition but to business, too. to charge lower prices in the States as a promise, whether it's to introduce income parties and public will have to wade What is unjustified discrimination? way of promoting its product. splitting for families with children when through, making it more difficult to When the Conservative government "That would potentially disadvantage the budget is balanced next year, or to analyze in detail, let alone find reasons made this commitment, the plan Canadian businesses." close the Canada/U.S. price gap. to oppose. was to empower the competition Retail politics Oh, and it's also retail politics at its After all, consumers are us. And anyone commissioner to investigate complaints The 2014 budget does recognize that best. who's spent any time in the U.S. lately of "unjustified" cross-border price knows that stuff is cheaper there, even discrimination, and to impose fines the stuff that is produced right here in in cases where consumers are being Canada. charged more for identical goods Canada Post To Ask For Doctor's Still, the Conservatives have done their selling for less south of the border, best to downplay the price promise in unless that price difference reflects Note To Keep Home Mail Delivery recent months, as Moore focused most legitimate higher costs. Canada Post says customers who want rather than having to reach in," he said. of his time on other hard-to-deliver Just what qualifies as a legitimately to continue receiving home delivery Those in wheelchairs can be assigned consumer initiatives, such as promoting higher cost isn't clear. Neither is how because they expect to be unable to boxes on lower rows, while those who competition in the cellphone industry much higher the cost has to be to access their mail from community have trouble bending can be assigned and convincing the provinces to scrap warrant intervention by a government mailboxes will require a doctor’s note. boxes higher up. internal trade barriers. regulator in the marketplace, where But the agency expects few customers For those who will have trouble getting But the plan does raise awkward price is generally determined by how will need such notes, because other to the community mailbox, he says questions of why this government, much consumers are willing to pay. solutions can be found to accommodate mail can be redirected to a post office staunch believers in letting the market "What I'm worried about is the their needs. near a shopping mall where the person decide, is prepared to regulate how government setting up a system Canada Post announced last December goes on a regular basis, or mail can be much more Canadian should pay than of investigation and fines that will it would be phasing out home delivery redirected to a family member. over the next five years to the one-third "Or we may visit the idea of delivering of Canadian households that still get the mail five days a week to the their mail delivered to their home. community box and then once a week, The agency says it understands that clearing it out and delivering it to the some people, such as seniors and those door," Hamilton said. with disabilities, face challenges with For that solution, customers would need community mailboxes. That's why, it to send in a note from their health care says, it's mailing out questionnaires provider explaining their circumstances. to people who have informed them Hamilton says the doctor's note they require assistance when their requirement is not unusual. neighbourhood is transitioned to the "We put that in place after looking new boxes. at other accommodation programs Canada Post spokesperson Jon among many levels of government… Hamilton says customized solutions Asking for a doctor's note is pretty are found in most cases. commonplace when you look at "We talked to experts in many fields of other assistance or accommodation mobility and disability issues and what programs," he said. they've told us loud and clear is, 'You Hamilton says Canada Post has found need to be able to tailor the solutions solutions for people with difficulty to every individual circumstance'," he accessing community mailboxes for the told the media. last 30 years. He says the percentage Hamilton says some customers have no of customers who require them is problem getting to a community box, relatively small, and the associated but have trouble getting the mail out. costs -- which Canada Post bears -- are "So we might be able to give an extra also small. key to a caregiver. Or we might offer "Yes, there are costs associated with a key aid if it's a dexterity issue or it. But we're in the business of making everything UNIFORMS arthritis. Or we can put a tray in the box sure people can access their mail and # 106-20611 Fraser Hwy, Langley BC V3A 4G4 to make it easier to pull out the mail, that's part of our commitment," he said. Read the Fiji Times Canada online Tel: 604.514.9903 www.everythinguniforms.ca www.fijitimescanada.com www.fijitimescanada.com Canada News Friday Aug 15, 2014 29 Son Charged In Fatal Shooting Of David Michael Michaels Guilty Of Father In Newton $65M Investment Fraud Average age of Victoria-area financial adviser's victims was 72 The B.C. Securities Commission was 72. has convicted Victoria-area financial "They had a relationship of trust with adviser David Michael Michaels of him when he was registered and he perpetrating a massive fraud that cost used that relationship of trust to keep hundreds of investors a total of $65 selling these high-risk exempt market million. securities." With a weekly CFAX radio show to In addition, the BCSC said that trumpet his claims, Michaels drew "virtually all of the roughly $65 million elderly investors like lambs to the invested by Michaels's clients is now slaughter. worthless, leaving many of them "We are generating over $67,000 in financially destitute while their home monthly income for our clients," he equity loans remain." boasted on his show. "For me and my Helen Dubas was one of the hundreds clients, give me the most rate of return of investors who trusted Michaels and for the least amount of risk." took out a line of credit against her But B.C. Securities Commission head house to invest with him. Teresa Mitchell-Banks said Michaels's "David advised that it would be a really "entire business was a fraud." good deal. I took a line of credit against Ryan William Beauchamp, 29, has been charged with second degree murder The commission found that between my house for that $100,000 … and in connection with a fatal shooting at 14097 140 St. on Aug. 12. Beauchamp 2007 and 2010 the Cowichan Bay, that's $100,000 that I'm not going to be was arrested at the scene of the homicide. The victim as been identified as B.C., resident acted as an investment able to pay off in my lifetime." Edward Allen Bezell, Beauchamp's father adviser without being registered as "He gave me brochures that said one. guaranteed. That even if the thing went One man is dead and his son has second-degree murder. The securities commission said down I'd be guaranteed my money been charged with his murder after a Beauchamp is in custody and will Michaels used a weekly radio back, which of course wasn't true at shooting in Newton on Tuesday. appear in Surrey Provincial Court on infomercial on CFAX in Victoria to all," she said. On Aug. 12, police were called to a Sept. 3. promote his business, telling potential The Vancouver Island senior said she report of shots fired in the 14000-block It brings to 10 the number of murders investors he gave up his registration as and her husband had a long relationship of 60 Avenue at about 1:30 p.m. so far this year, with one other homicide a stockbroker because he had lost faith with Michaels. When they arrived they found a investigation of a death that's currently in the market and resigned when he "My husband had real faith in David, 55-year-old Edward Allen Bezell dead classified as suspicious. foresaw the impending market crash. because he really sold us on that we at the scene. Anyone who has information is According to the securities commission were getting a good deal with him, His son, who shared the home with asked to contact Integrated Homicide this was a fraudulent claim, because the right. He would be so disappointed him, Ryan William Beauchamp, 29, Investigation Team at 1-877-551-4448 former mutual fund salesman actually with … he's passed away, but he would was arrested and has been charged with or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. lost his licence in 2006 when he was have been so disappointed in David," under investigation by the Investment said Dubas. Dealers Association of Canada for "a Other investors told CBC News Skywest Pilot Joshua Petty White number of off-book transactions with that Michaels was personable and clients." knowledgeable and promised them Pleads Guilty To Smuggling It found Michaels guilty of improperly their money was being put into low- advising 484 clients to buy $65 million risk funds including an oil company worth of market-exempt securities and a private seniors' care centre. Loaded Gun In Carry-On without being registered. The securities commission's Mitchell- Airline pilot from the U.S. has been White was fined $4,000. He has been Michaels earned $5.8M in commissions Banks said penalties could include a fined $4,000 after being arrested in put on administrative leave while It also found Michaels pocketed $5.8 lifetime market ban and millions in Calgary in April investigations are carried out. ​ million in commissions for himself fines, A SkyWest pilot has pleaded guilty to His lawyer, Willie de Wit, says seven by talking seniors into buying the No criminal charges have been laid a smuggling charge under the Customs other charges were dropped in a securities by taking out loans on their against Michaels in relation to the Act after a loaded gun was found in his Calgary courtroom Tuesday. homes. The average age of his victims investigation. carry-on at the Calgary airport in April. He says White admitted to being Joshua Petty White did not declare the reckless in bringing the gun across gun when he arrived in Canada from the border and forgetting to check his the United States in March. luggage. The gun was detected at airport security The weapon was a Smith & Wesson as he was trying to return to the U.S. Bodyguard .380-calibre handgun. the next day as part of a flight crew. White is not part of the Federal Flight The U.S. Transportation Security Deck Officer (FFDO) program, whose Administration said White used his members are permitted to carry "known crew member" status to bypass firearms on board planes, according to security at Salt Lake International Airport. a senior U.S. official. Boil Water Advisory Issued In Cloverdale, B.C. Residents are advised to boil their The broken main, situated at 176 Street water before consuming it until father at 68 Avenue is a major feed to a large notice area of Cloverdale, according to the Surrey City Council has issued a boil city. water advisory in the Cloverdale area, Residents are advised to boil their after a broken water main broke left the water before consuming it until further David Michael Michaels [right] and his lawyer walk to a B.C. Securities area with a limited water supply. notice. Commission hearing in 2013. 30 www.fijitimescanada.com Friday Aug 15, 2014

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Do You Spend Too Much Time Coloring With Your Kids? Parents relish time with their kids. independent, even if you do “alone” But you can overdo it. And that can be activities together. Try reading in the unhealthy for you and your children. same room or making dinner while So how do you find the right balance? your child colors at the kitchen table. There isn't a set number of hours that It's healthy to be able to spend time qualifies as too much time together. alone. Children develop a sense of Take a look at your routine. Are you security from being together and alone spending close to every waking hour at the same time. with your kids? Or every moment Set Boundaries you’re not at work? Do they depend Have your kids go to bed at a reasonable on you for everything, including their hour; you'll all get a chance to recharge. entertainment? Eventually, you’re If your 6-year-old is staying up until going to burn out. 10:30pm, of course you have no time Burnout is feeling overwhelmed and for yourself. There's no down time. unfulfilled at the same time. Look at Agree to One Game the big picture and make changes. Parents who've spent hours playing Marilena, remembers when her two may have trouble backing off, but it's oldest children were small, and she important to teach children that you worked nonstop to create picture- have other responsibilities. perfect, memory-inspiring activities. Be clear with your kids and yourself But she says it made them too about what reasonable expectations dependent, and she felt that she was look like. When my son says, 'Play losing her identity. After her third child with me,' I say, 'I have to wash the was born, Marilena realized that her dishes, check something online, and kids could spend time with her without play with you. Would you like me to being entertained. play first, last, or in the middle?' I need to let creativity, passion, and Focus on Family Moments enthusiasm arise from them to create Deepen your connection by planning a more balanced life and self-confident times to focus fully on your family. children, she says. Schedule family dinners, game nights, You need to feel happy about your trips to the park, and other simple parenting, that parenting is something activities. you want to do and that you are doing “I'm a big believer of mealtimes a good job. together with no screen time,” Laursen If you feel burnout creeping in, experts says. You would be surprised how suggest that you: many parents who make that rule then Change the Structure of Your turn around and break it by picking up Togetherness their own phone, answering emails, or Have kids do some activities on turning on the TV. The rule has to be their own; they’ll become more for everyone.

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Running For 5 Mins Daily May New Treatment For Gum Disease Add Years To Your Life In Diabetics A new study has revealed that daily hour per week have the same mortality Going to the dentist may not be fun To make this discovery, scientists used running helps in reducing risks of benefits compared to runners who ran but for those with periodontal disease a mouse model of periodontal disease cardiovascular diseases that might lead more than three hours per week, thus, it related to type-two diabetes, a new and applied it to two groups. to death, regardless of duration and was possible that the "more" might not research may bring back their smile. The first group had a genetic alteration speed. be the "better" in relation to running Scientists have found that B cells that knocked out all B cells. It was found that running for only a few and longevity. - one of the most important blood The second group had normal B cell minutes a day or at slow speeds might He further suggested that since time cells involved in the human immune levels. significantly reduce a person's risk has been one of the strongest barriers response - are shown to promote When fed a low-fat diet, without of death from cardiovascular disease to participate in physical activity, the inflammation and bone loss in type- development of obesity and type-two compared to someone who does not study might motivate more people to two diabetes-associated periodontal diabetes, both groups demonstrated run. start running and continue to run as disease. a similar extent of oral bone loss and Exercise has been well-established as an attainable health goal for mortality The treatments that manipulate the inflammation. a way to prevent heart disease and as benefits and running might be a better responses of B cells may treat or However, when they were fed a high-fat a component of an overall healthy life, exercise option than more moderate prevent the symptoms of type-two diet, oral bone loss and inflammation but it was unclear whether there were intensity exercises for healthy but diabetes and periodontitis or pyorrhea occurred in the normal group with B health benefits below the level of 75 sedentary people since it produces simultaneously. cells but did not develop in the group minutes per week of vigorous-intensity similar, mortality benefits in 5 to 10 "Our study paves the way for the that had a genetic alteration that activity, such as running, recommended minutes compared to the 15 to 20 development of novel therapeutics knocked out all B cells. by the World Health Organization. minutes per day of moderate intensity which aim to simultaneously treat This suggests that the B cell- The study showed that people who activity that many find too time both type-two diabetes and its response might be a viable target for ran less than 51 minutes fewer than 6 consuming. complications," said Min Zhu, pharmacological intervention in both miles, slower than 6 miles per hour, or Researchers also looked at running a researcher from department of type-two diabetes and periodontal only one to two times per week had a behavior patterns and found that those microbiology at Boston University's disease, as well as potentially in other lower risk of dying compared to those who persistently ran over a period school of medicine. type-two diabetes complications. who did not run. of six years on average had the most Duck-chul Lee, an assistant professor in significant benefits, with a 29 percent the Iowa State University Kinesiology lower risk of death for any reason and A Garlic A Day For Good Health Department in Ames, Iowa, said they 50 percent lower risk of death from Add a couple of cloves of garlic to your diet to boost your immunity found that runners who ran less than an heart disease or stroke. 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Prostate Cancer Continued From Last Week Radiation therapy offered the opportunity to participate combination of radiation therapy and to help prevent spread of cancer to the Radiation therapy may be offered for in clinical trials. For more information, hormonal therapy in some men because bones in men who have rising PSA stage II prostate cancer. The types of go to clinical trials. it can be combined with post-operative levels but no signs that cancer has radiation therapy are: Treatment of stage III prostate cancer radiation. spread to the bones -external beam radiation therapy The following are treatment options The combination of surgery and Bisphosphonates -may be offered to men younger than for stage III prostate cancer. The types radiation therapy may avoid the need Bisphosphonates can be used for 75 years of age who are in good health of treatments given are based on the for hormonal therapy and its associated prostate cancer that has spread to the -given after surgery (adjuvant unique needs of the person with cancer. side effects. bone to relieve bone pain or prevent radiation) if the tumour spread is close Radiation therapy Clinical trials fractures in men with advanced to the edge of the area from where the Radiation therapy has traditionally Men with prostate cancer may be castrate-resistant prostate cancer. The ----prostate gland was removed been considered the first choice of offered the opportunity to participate bisphosphonate used is zoledronic acid -given if elevated PSA levels indicate treatment for stage III prostate cancer. in clinical trials. For more information, (Zometa). the presence of residual cancer or a It is given together with hormonal go to clinical trials. Clinical trials recurrence of the prostate cancer after therapy for stage III cancer. The type of Treatment of stage IV prostate cancer Men with prostate cancer may be radical prostatectomy radiation therapy used is external beam The following are treatment options offered the opportunity to participate -may be delayed 4–6 weeks if the radiation therapy. Brachytherapy is not for stage IV prostate cancer. The types in clinical trials. For more information, prostate cancer was found during a an option for stage III cancer. of treatments given are based on the go to clinical trials. transurethral resection of the prostate External beam radiation therapy unique needs of the person with cancer. Treatment of recurrent prostate cancer (TURP), to reduce the risk of scarring can also be given after a radical Hormonal therapy The following are treatment options in the urethra (urethral stricture) prostatectomy (adjuvant radiation) to Hormonal therapy is the primary for recurrent prostate cancer. The types brachytherapy reduce the risk of the cancer returning treatment for stage IV prostate cancer. of treatments given are based on the -may be offered to men who meet the in the area of the prostate. This is done Up to 85% of men with advanced unique needs of the person with cancer. criteria of the brachytherapy program: more frequently for stage III prostate prostate cancer will respond to Hormonal therapy -early stage prostate cancer still within cancer. hormonal therapy. Hormonal therapy is the primary the prostate gland (T1c – T2a) Hormonal therapy The types of hormonal therapy are: treatment for recurrent prostate cancer. -no larger than 60 cubic centimetres in Hormonal therapy may be offered for -luteinizing hormone-releasing Up to 85% of men with recurrent volume stage III prostate cancer: hormone (LHRH) agonists prostate cancer will respond to -a Gleason score less than 7 in combination with radiation therapy -leuprolide (Lupron, Lupron Depot, hormonal therapy. It may be offered -a PSA level of 10 or less Hormonal therapy drugs may be given Eligard) to men who previously had surgery or -a life expectancy of at least 10 years for a period of time before, during and -goserelin (Zoladex) radiation therapy. -able to undergo general or spinal after radiation therapy, for a period of -buserelin (Suprefact) The types of hormonal therapy are: anesthesia 1 to 3 years. -triptorelin (Trelstar) -luteinizing hormone-releasing -have not had a transurethral resection alone as a primary treatment for men -LHRH antagonist hormone (LHRH) agonists of the prostate (TURP) who cannot have radiation therapy or -degarelix (Firmagon) -leuprolide (Lupron, Lupron Depot, Active surveillance surgery -anti-androgens Eligard) Active surveillance (watchful waiting) The types of hormonal therapy are: -flutamide (Euflex) -goserelin (Zoladex) may be offered for stage II prostate -luteinizing hormone-releasing -bicalutamide (Casodex) -buserelin (Suprefact) cancer in certain situations. It may be hormone (LHRH) agonists -nilutamide (Anandron) -LHRH antagonist offered to men with favourable (low) -leuprolide (Lupron, Lupron Depot, -abiraterone acetate (Zytiga) -degarelix (Firmagon) risk prostate cancer or to older men Eligard) -enzalutamide (Xtandi) -anti-androgens (over the age of 70) and men who have goserelin (Zoladex) -surgical removal of the testicles -flutamide (Euflex) other health problems. -buserelin (Suprefact) (orchiectomy) -bicalutamide (Casodex) Hormonal therapy -LHRH antagonist Radiation therapy -nilutamide (Anandron) Hormonal therapy may be offered for -degarelix (Firmagon) Radiation therapy may be offered for -abiraterone acetate (Zytiga) stage II prostate cancer to men who -anti-androgens stage IV prostate cancer: -enzalutamide (Xtandi) have intermediate-risk or high-risk -flutamide (Euflex) to relieve the urinary symptoms caused -surgical removal of the testicles prostate cancer that cannot be treated -bicalutamide (Casodex) by the prostate tumour (orchiectomy) with radiation therapy or surgery. -nilutamide (Anandron) to relieve pain in areas where the Radiation therapy Hormonal therapy drugs may be given -surgical removal of the testicles prostate cancer has spread to the bone Radiation therapy may be offered for before, during and after radiation (orchiectomy) (bone metastases) recurrent prostate cancer. The types therapy, for a period of 6 months to 3 Surgery External beam radiation therapy of radiation is external beam radiation years. Surgery may be offered for stage III is not given for 4–6 weeks after a therapy: The types of hormonal therapy are: prostate cancer. The types of surgery transurethral resection of the prostate Men who previously had surgery but luteinizing hormone–releasing are: (TURP), to reduce the risk of scarring no radiation can receive radiation hormone (LHRH) agonists -transurethral resection of the prostate in the urethra (urethral stricture). therapy in the area of the prostate. This leuprolide (Lupron, Lupron Depot, (TURP) Surgery can cure the cancer in some men. Eligard) -to relieve the symptoms of prostate TURP may be offered for stage IV Men who had radiation therapy as their goserelin (Zoladex) cancer, but not to treat the tumour prostate cancer. This surgery relieves first treatment will not be able to have buserelin (Suprefact) -sometimes done before starting the urinary symptoms caused by the radiation to the area of the prostate. The LHRH antagonist radiation therapy or hormonal therapy prostate tumour. normal tissues (bladder, rectum) will degarelix (Firmagon) -radical prostatectomy Biological therapy not be able to tolerate more radiation. anti-androgens In the past, surgery was not offered Biological therapy may be offered for It may be offered to treat bone flutamide (Euflex) to men with stage III prostate cancer stage IV prostate cancer. The type of metastases in men who have had bicalutamide (Casodex) because it was considered difficult biological therapy that may be given previous surgery or radiation therapy nilutamide (Anandron) to remove the entire cancer. This has to men with stage IV prostate cancer is to the prostate. surgical removal of the testicles changed, and there is evidence that denosumab (Xgeva). (orchiectomy) surgery is at least as good as radiation Denosumab may be used: Clinical trials therapy. to help prevent bone fractures in men Continued Next Week Men with prostate cancer may be Surgery may be better than the with cancer that has spread to the bones This information is provided for knowledge and educational purposes only. Individuals should visit their physicians for more information on their health. 34 www.fijitimescanada.com Astrology Friday Aug 15, 2014

Aries: maintain better level of savings. It is an and subordinates. You need to show for the week. To see things in your You will benefit a lot if you involve alert time in doing assignments; there activeness in projects which were taken way, it will be good for you to be more in activities of self-development. may be chance of getting allegations as you may experience some laziness positive. Work pressure will be present By adopting this you will be able to on your work. Try to finish before in works. If in a position of power you for the week. You have to shoulder see success. Desired freedom will assignment time. Most of the hours are tempted to abuse power, behave more responsibilities in job. You will be possible in your work. There are will be dedicated at work place; with integrity and admit to your own have to face expenditures for the week. chances for you to gain promotion for smooth running tasks also would give mistakes. You will feel fresh and happy You will have better opportunities to the hard work that you are putting. Full hurdle. There will be general level while interacting with your partner. By prove your worthy and this will push financial freedom will be available for of happiness that you will be able to adopting this approach, you will be you up the ladder. This will be due to the week. It is a time to control your maintain with your partner. You will able to understand your partner well. the increasing commitments. There feelings, and open your thoughts for be free and friendly while making You will enjoy sound health. Owing may be disputes with your partner and organization growth. Don’t offend on conversation with your partner. You to your contented state of mind, you this may be owing to difference of allegation which may decrease your will maintain fine health. There will be will be able to maintain good level of opinion. It will be wise for you to sort confidence level at work. You will good amount of energy in you. fitness. out such differences and keep yourself be in a position to maintain better Leo: Scorpio: happy with your partner. Health will be level of savings. Happiness in family You can make use of the week for some Due to initial hard efforts and patient average. You may suffer from throat circles will be possible for the week. leisure purposes and relax yourself. It attitude you will achieve success for related problems. Merrymaking situations may keep will be good for you to postpone any the week. If you plan well enough Aquarius: you full-fledged happiness. You will major decisions to some other week. in advance with determination, you The week will be favorable to prove possess good feelings of joy and peace. There will be work pressure for the will shine in your endeavors. Hard your abilities. There will be high level Good health will be seen. You will be week. You may face more tasks and work will give you success. You can of optimism in you and this will enable able to keep yourself fit and sound. this may make you tired. Money flow improve your performance through you to shine well for the week. Job Taurus: may not be encouraging for the week. putting in more efforts. Humiliations front is said to be favorable for you. The week may be ideal for progress You may receive benefits from some and misunderstanding will clear with You will gain more opportunities with and development. You need to be of the few favorites who jog on the subordinates and higher-ups. This will respect to your work and this will more practical in your approach. You corridors of power. You will have a help you to achieve success. You will make you to prove your talent. Attend should maintain a patient approach blooming prosperity and a meteoric have both expenses and gains. You the meetings and express your point while carrying out your work. There rise in status. Your adversaries will will incur unnecessary expenditure of view on the reasons of stuck up in are chances for work pressure that is be limping far behind while you will and this may be due to commitments. projects, try to explain a detailed note possible for the week. In profession have galloping progress aimed to reach You may face emotional disturbances to your higher-ups with an immediate your decisions in sensitive modes play the horizon and beyond. Expenses for due to misunderstanding with your action. Monetary progress will be a vital role, which clears the obstacles health may be possible. There may partner. You can make the week better encouraging. You will be able to for their future plans and progress. It be disputes with your partner and you with your partner through exchange of maintain sufficient bank balance. You is also important to be communicative may show you emotions. This you may pleasant words. You may suffer from will exchange pleasant and sweet words and presentable in meetings which need to avoid. You will be having tense health problems like cold and cough. with your partner. Your partner will be were scheduled during the period. feelings and this may get reflected in Skin itches may also be there. It will be pleased by your approach. Health is Money flow will appear limited for the form of hypertension. There may wise for you to avoid taking oily items. said to be better and progressive. You the week. Increasing expenditure be chances for headache. Sagittarius: will be able to develop good amount of may bother you. Relationship may be Virgo: It will not be a balanced week. There courage and determination. healthy one. You may get carried away You need to be more strong and will be obstacles that you may face Pisces: by tension that will keep you in a state determined for the week. Sharpen for the week. It will be wise for you You need to put in more efforts to of worry. Health problems may be your focus which is a pre-requisite for to plan and planning will surely help perform your tasks efficiently. The present like stiffness and pain in legs. the week. You need to have courage you to reach success. In appraisals you week is said to be a tough one. Involve It will be good for you to be cool and and boldness. You may witness some may have to answer to more questions yourself in prayers and spiritual calm to keep yourself fit. pleasant moments with your superiors raised by your reporting authority. Try activities. You may face tough options Gemini: and sub-ordinates at work. This may to manipulate cordially, and be more for the week related to your job. It will be a week filled with activity and be due to work progress. Your efforts specific in actions done on assignments Handle situations efficiently to face lot of opportunities. You will be able to may be recognized and give new way given. You may face unpleasant any sort of adverse situations. You fulfill your desires. You will be able to for improvement in position. It is a moments with your sub-ordinates at will attract the attention of superiors exercise your options fairly. There are time to examine your own efforts work. You may have the decision in and colleagues. Persons of authority chances for you to complete your work and capabilities to present you in a mind to look for a better job change. and rank will grant you favor and you in a fine manner. Some issues may perfect mode. Be punctual in office, There are chances for you to gain in may be elevated to a higher responsible put you in stress, but simultaneously and maintain cordial relations with an unexpected manner. You can earn position. Your analyzing skills may you will find solution to come out. subordinates for better movement. by way of inheritance. Arguments may give surprising results in assignments. You should try to overcome your Money progress will be moderate. surface between you and your partner. Monetary progress is said to be limited argumentative tendency as this would There will be more expenses for the It will be advisable for you to take for the week. Expenses is said to otherwise lead you to have conflicts at week. There may be uneasy feelings things easy and this will pave way for be on the rise for the week and so a workplace. Monetary progress will be that you will have with your partner. a fine understanding with your partner. better level of planning is essential. very encouraging. You will be able to You need to make compromises and Health will be moderate. There may be You may show signs of irritation with build up a good bank balance that will adjustments for better harmony. You chances for skin related problems. your partner. You need to avoid such satisfy your wishes. You will nurture may succumb to unwanted worries. Capricorn: unhealthy attitudes and work towards loving feelings towards your partner. This may give you tension and There will be some burdens that you better relationship. Physical fitness Both will share joyous moments of headache. have to shoulder while discharging your will not be very encouraging. You may excitement and fun together. You will Libra: activities. You may feel little uneasy be prone to allergies like flu. maintain complete fitness. The week The week will be filled with a lot of will not pose any health problems for activity. You will possess a passion you. to excel in all fronts for the week. Cancer: Progress in work will be smooth and You will find the week to lift your good. You will find the atmosphere THE FIJI spirits. You will be able to achieve in your job front to be smooth and success through lighter efforts. You that will keep you in satisfaction. will be able to see good success in job. Progress in money front is said to be A change or travel related to job will fine. You will maintain stability also. be present. 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Ekta Kapoor To Come Up With A SK's Starrer Kick Breaks SRK’s Biography Kingdom Of The Soap Chennai Express’ Lifetime Queen Record! has been the quintessential deeply about the creation of the iconic Yes, Sajid Nadiadwala’s directorial What’s interesting is that Kick is soap opera queen in India. She has characters of Tulsi and Parvati, Ekta‘s debut has surpassed the domestic also SK’s highest grossing film produced shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi K-fixation, and how she has managed lifetime collection of SRK’s internationally. Guess its time for Kabhi Bahu Thi, Hum Paanch, Kahaani to change the mindset of the Indian blockbuster Chennai Express Salman and the whole team of Kick to Ghar Ghar Ki, Kasauti Zindagi Kay demography over the year. Salman Khan’s latest film Kick party hard. and so on. Grapevine has it that the TV co-starring Jacqueline Fernandez, Well, Kick has already beaten Chennai queen has decided to pen her journey in Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Randeep Express at the box office but will the form of a book. However, she cannot Hooda has broken yet another box it surpass Aamir Khan’s Dhoom:3 fit so much time in her day to day busy office record at the domestic turf. The collection? Let’s wait and watch! schedule and therefore, has decided to action film which released on July 25, let author Kovid Gupta write it for her. has finally surpassed the lifetime box The biography is titled Kingdom Of office collection of Shah Rukh Khan’s The Soap Queen. It will start narrating Chennai Express which stands at Rs from how a project kicked off by a 226.70 crore nett. Khan’s action flick teenager in her father’s garage turned is in its third week and it has already into the biggest entertainment provider raked in Rs 226.98 crore net. Film critic across India known as Balaji Telefilms. and trade analyst Taran Adarsh wrote The biography will have insights from on Twitter, “#Kick [Wk 3] Fri 1.97 cr, over a hundred TV celebrities and Sat 2.94 cr, Sun 3.92 cr, Mon 1.69 cr, will chronicle the transformation of a Tue 1.35 cr. Grand total – 226.98 cr net. start-up into one of the most influential ALL TIME BLOCKBUSTER.” We production houses. Our khabroos are pretty sure Salman must be very also inform us that the book will talk pleased with these figures and of course happy that his film has overtaken King Read the Fiji Times Canada online Khan’s CE at the box office. www.fijitimescanada.com AGGARWAL RAI AR ______LAW GROUP LLP ______Civil Litigation: Wills & Estate: Contract Disputes We Provide Probates Professional Letter Of Administration Trust Builders Lien At Most Services Drafting Wills & POA Competitive Family Law: Rates Real Estate: Divorce Property (Residential & Commercial) Custody & Access Sale, Purchase & Mortgage Maintenance Business Sale & Purchase Property Division ICBC Injury Cases All Agreements, Contracts & Leases WCB & CPP Disability Human Rights Notary Services All types of Documentation & Attestation/ Notarization *First Consultation Is Free In Most Cases* We Speak Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi & English Naresh Aggarwal Amarvir Singh Rai Barrister, Solicitor & Notary Public Barrister, Solicitor & Notary Public E:[email protected] 604.596.3366 Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM #20 - 8430 128th Street, Surrey BC Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM W:www.aggarwallaw.ca (Opposite Grand Taj Banquet Hall) Sunday (By Appointment ONLY!) 36 www.fijitimescanada.com Friday Aug 15, 2014

Abhishek Kapoor’s Fitoor Goes Worldwide In Search Of Katrina Kaif Lookalike The Aditya Roy Kapur and Rekha have Scandinavian features and would starrer film is in need of someone also convincingly play a young Katrina. special. So now the makers have decided to go Fitoor has been in the talks for a long global in order to search for the right time now. Since Abhishek Kapoor’s cast and Kaif’s photograph has been Kai Po Che hit the screens, grapevine sent worldwide for the search of a has been abuzz with reports of his next similar lookalike. directorial, Fitoor. First with Sushant While speaking to a leading daily casting Singh Rajput saying no to the role director Mukesh Chhabra says that it’s because of date issues and then with too early to say anything. He says, “Who finding the leading lady, the film has told you that I have already found a boy been getting delayed. When finally the to play a young Aditya Roy Kapur? We cast was locked in Aditya Roy Kapur, are still looking. In fact, we have just Katrina Kaif and Rekha, the makers started casting for the film, so it will have found themselves in another dire take us sometime. But yes, for a younger need. version of Katrina, we are conducting The story has a very big role for a auditions worldwide,” he says. younger version of Aditya and Katrina. Fitoor is a passionate love saga that So the casting directors are in the hunt will be shot across many locations in for someone who could look like the North India including Kashmir and two but should be just 11-13 years of Delhi and an international destination. age. Now for Aditya, our khabroos The movie depicts the relationship inform that the makers have found between three characters: a young someone, but for Katrina, they are Kashmiri boy, Noor played by Aditya, finding it utmost difficult. They are his muse, Firdaus played by Katrina, looking out for someone who would and the Begum essayed by Rekha. Kapil Hogs The Prime-Time Slot Hema Excited About Working Sources say that comedian Kapil superstar host, Amitabh Bachchan.` Sharma will be seen in back-to-back The source adds that channels have Again With shows on rival channels this weekend planned their programming keeping in Actress and director to shoot for "Shimla Mirchi"? Comedy king , who has mind the fact that it's a long weekend. Ramesh Sippy together gave hits "Just like I'm doing everything in my been in news for the past few months, `TV channels are only too aware of like "Andaz", "" and life," she shot back. is back to grabbing headlines. This Kapil's popularity and they want to "". Now the two are teaming While life lends itself to a hectic pace from time around, sources say that Kapil cash in on it. KBC's opening episode up again after over four decades for city to city for Hema, she won't compromise will be seen in back-to-back shows on will be shown on Sony at 7pm and post a romantic comedy and Bollwyood's on her basic health precautions. rival channels this Independence Day. that, Kapil will be seen on Colors in his Dream Girl says this could be "another "I have to eat and sleep on time, and Says a source, `Kapil has gained a lot of show, . important film in my career". properly. That is non-negotiable," she popularity thanks to his show, Comedy This apart, the weekend programming Titled "Shimla Mirchi", the film will said adding that she was more than Nights with Kapil. On Independence of Colors anyway features repeat reportedly tell the story of a single contented with life. Day, not only will he be seen in his telecasts of Kapil's shows; so it's mother, played by Hema Malini, and "Everything I've wanted has been own show, but the actor will also be clearly a win-win situation for Kapil as her daughter (Rakul Preet Singh), who mine. I wanted my two daughters to seen in the opening episode of Kaun he'll be dominating the primetime slot, fall in love with the same man. be happily married. When Esha and Banega Crorepati (KBC) along with its says the source. "In the midst of all that is happening Ahana got married, I didn't get two in parliament and my constituency sons-in-law. I got two sons. My two (Mathura), this film offer came to sons-in-law are the sons I never had." me. Normally, I wouldn't have said Sippy's last highly acclaimed directorial yes, given my grueling schedule in venture was the 1985-release "Saagar", parliament and my obligations in my which marked the come-back of constituency. But this film is not the Dimple Kapadia on the silver screen usual run-of-the-mill stuff," said Hema. after a long gap. She fell in love with the script. "Shimla Mirchi" will go on floors in "It's light-hearted comedy with a very mid-September. unusual role for me. I am sure it will turn out to be something very special. Also, the offer came from Rameshji who is returning to direction after many years. I couldn't say no to him. "Some of my most important films, be it 'Andaz', 'Seeta Aur Geeta' or 'Sholay' have been with Rameshji. I get a feeling this new film with Rameshji would be another important film in my career." Their last film together was 1972 hit comedy "Sita Aur Geeta", about twin sisters. How does Hema intend to find the time www.fijitimescanada.com Friday Aug 15, 2014 37

PC Snips Steamy Scenes From Jamai Raja Actor Her First Film As A Producer Sings Praises For Mother In Law

After former beauty queen and now which she objected to appear in the first a bollywood star and international half of the film. There are some intense singer, Priyanka Chopra added the love- making scenes and Priyanka title of producer to her resume with wants some of those edited out." the Madhur Bhandarkar directorial Madhur, who is currently busy with Madamji. And the actress is taking the the small budget flick Calendar Girls, new role, rather seriously. is taking a second look at the script to She has asked the filmmaker to reduce see if it allows for changes. Madamji the number of intimate scenes in the will be Priyanka's second outing with film she is co-producing with Madhur. Madhur after Fashion which won her Mirror has it that the actress has demanded a National Award for Best Actress. that the sexual content of the film, which In the 2008 film too she had made The actor opened up about his The case, however, is very different for is the story of an item girl who becomes him change the climax. The original relationship with wife Sargun Mehta’s him when it comes to his off-screen a politician, be toned down substantially. end had Priyanka, an ambitious small mother one. The actor apparently shares a A source revealed, "Priyanka and town girl who becomes a supermodel, Ravi Dubey has become a popular close bond with wifey Sargun Mehta’s Madhur are working closely on the getting pregnant. But she had vetoed household name with his previous show mother and is usually all praises for his script and recently, she expressed her the idea. Both Madhur and Priyanka Saas Bina Sasural where he played the sasuma. reservations to him. Most of the scenes remained unavailable for comment. role of Tej Prakash Chaturvedi. The The actor, while talking to a daily, show went on to become a hit and the revealed, “She’s like my own mother. actor will now be seen in Zee TV’s I blend with the family so well that I When Ranveer Singh show Jamai Raja. Ravi will be seen feel I have been a part of it forever. She sharing screen space with Nia Sharma. never fails to put a smile on my face.” Embarrassed Deepika Padukone In his on-going show, Ravi is seen Well looking at Ravi’s relationship sharing a turbulent relationship with his with his mother in law, he seems to be In Front Of Ranbir Kapoor on-screen mother in law, Anchit Kaur. the perfect Jamai Raja! Ranveer visited the sets of her According to a report in a tabloid, ladylove’s upcoming film, Tamasha Ranveer sat at the monitor whenever opposite Ranbir Kapoor, but this visit Deepika faced the camera. As soon as didn’t go down too well, we hear. Imtiaz would call ‘Cut’, he would offer As is well known, Ranveer Singh had his suggestions to the director. That’s recently flown to Corsica to spend not all. He cheered for Deepika after some quality time with ladylove every shot and then went on to give his Deepika Padukone who was there, inputs on how to improve it. shooting Imtiaz Ali’s Tamasha with Naturally, Imtiaz was completely her ex-beau Ranbir Kapoor. From baffled by Ranveer’s behaviour, while what we hear, Ranveer had even Dippy seemed embarrassed. As for dropped in on the sets to side with Ranbir, we don’t know what was his Deepika but the visit did not go down reaction. But it sure would be amusing too well, it seems. to know.

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In addition to the private service, the Williams, 63, was found dead by his Williams had been open about his "I'm enormously grateful for his source says a comedy benefit night will personal assistant just before midday on struggles with alcohol and cocaine wonderful performance of my early be held for the public in honour of the Monday (local time), Marin County's and in the past months had entered life, which has allowed Gesundheit "Hook" actor. assistant chief deputy coroner, Keith a rehabilitation centre to help him to continue and expand our work. We Boyd, told a news conference. maintain sobriety. extend our blessings to his family and "Mr Williams' personal assistant But many questions remain over his friends in this moment of sadness. became concerned at approximately final months and what could have led "Thank you for all you've given this 11:45am when he failed to respond to his death. world Robin, thank you my friend." to knocks on his bedroom door," Mr On the Hollywood Walk of Fame, The 1998 movie, directed by Tom Boyd said. dozens of fans congregated around Shadyac, depicts Dr Adams as a medical Williams was last seen alive by his Williams' star early on Tuesday (local student who battled convention to treat wife, Susan Schneider, on Sunday time), leaving flowers and candles to his patients using laughter. night when she retired for the evening. honour the versatile actor. 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TI MES TIMES SPORTS Canucks Hire Perry Pearn As Fiji FA Mourns The Passing Of Assistant Coach Ibrahim

Late Fiji FA senior board member Sheik Ibrahim The Vancouver Canucks have hired "We are very excited to name Perry to Fiji Football Association is saddened legacy which many of us would only Perry Pearn as an assistant coach. our staff today," Vancouver Canucks to learn of the sudden passing away of dream of fulfilling.” Pearn joins the new Vancouver staff general manager Jim Benning said in their senior board member Mr. Sheik “He had a vision to take Fiji FA to led by head coach Willie Desjardins. a statement. "Perry brings a wealth of Ibrahim. greater heights and it is now our duty The 63-year-old from Stettler, Alta., experience and knowledge at the NHL Ibrahim passed away at the CWM to continue his work as he is no longer has spent over 19 NHL seasons as an level to our organization." hospital in Suva after battling a kidney amongst us. Ibrahim departs us now assistant coach with Winnipeg, Ottawa, On the international stage, Pearn coached disease since 2011. He was 67 years old. for a new journey and may his soul rest Montreal and the New York Rangers. Canada to gold at the 1993 world junior Fiji FA President and Oceania Football in peace,” Patel said. His NHL coaching career began in championship. He also served as an Confederation Executive Committee Ibrahim served the Fiji FA board for 1995-96 with Winnipeg, and he spent assistant on championship-winning member Rajesh Patel said Ibrahim will more than 30 years. He was appointed the past two seasons with the Jets. Canadian teams in 1990 and 1991. be missed by the football family in Fiji. as a senior Fiji FA vice president in "Our thoughts and prayers are with his 2011 after being elected. family who will have to go through this In his colorful football administrator difficult phase,” Patel said. career he also served as the Fiji Primary “We have lost a great man today. One Schools soccer association and Labasa Tee-Off who had football in his heart and Football association as their president. Two of the world’s best golfers, Vijay Singh was part of the initial planning football was his life. He immensely He acted in the role of Fiji FA president Singh and Nick Price have praised of the course. contributed towards the development in 2011. the Fiji International as it started at “It was supposed to be built for future of football in Fiji and leaves behind a Mr. Ibrahim was laid to rest in Labasa. the Natadola Bay Championship Golf tournaments. They did have a couple Course. of events here and my last visit was Singh called for more participation of in 2006. I am happy with the way it is island nation could produce a golfer and play well this week; playing with Fijians in the next tournaments while now.” like Vijay. I come from a small country, young guys. I guess Vijay is 51, so I’ve Price commended the course, Fiji and He said the wind would be their biggest we have a few more golf courses but got him by six years, but I’m going to its people. challenge. we have a lot in common that way. have fun either way. Singh was surprised that only four “The golf course is exposed to the “It’s been a pretty busy last two days, “It’s all dependent on the weather and Fijian golfers including amateur Sam wind. The greens are elevated with a so I’m looking forward to playing some how hard the wind blows. If they set Lee are in the tournament, lot of ventilation changes. From the golf. The wind is going to be a factor; this course up hard then I think the “I was really surprised about that, to tee, the fairway to the greens and the there are a couple of holes out there that score will be quite high. I agree with give Fijian golfers a chance without wind really blows here,” he said. are very difficult when the wind blows. Vijay on single digits under par to win qualifying and if it was in another Price, on the other hand, praised the So, I think if the tour staff, the guys who so it could be anywhere from 2 – 7, 8 country, they would give five to ten Fijian hospitality and predicted that set up the course, if they’re aware of under par. local golfers,” Singh said. scores would be close. those difficult holes, it’d be little bit. “Right now I’ll take anything under “I think they should sort that end and “It’s one of the prettiest places I’ve “Some of the greens are a bit severe, par, I’d be very happy and I know I’d give those spots in tournaments in been to. I go to the Bahamas a lot and that’s easily fixed, and that’s not a be close to the lead, I don’t think, even future years.” the only other place I’ve seen water major issue. This has the potential to if the wind is as gentle as it is today, it’s The 51-year-old is among a field of 120 this pretty is in the Bahamas and it is be a wonderful golf course, just a bit of still a challenge this golf course.” in the inaugural event which include (Fiji) a place I’ve always wanted to changes here and there and just make it Meanwhile other Fijians playing in Zimbabwean and fellow former World come to,” Price said. a little easier especially for the average the tournament include Japan-based Number One Nick Price. “This golf course, it’s an absolute gem, folk who come and play it, but how can Dinesh Chand (professional), and “It’s been incredible. A lot of people all these beautiful views that you have you, it’s so beautiful out there it’s hard amateur Sam Lee. did recognise me this time around over the golf course, over the ocean. I to concentrate on golf half the time.” Singh could not confirm if he would be when I came here to do the golf course. think the most incredible thing to me Price rates Vijay to win the tournament. part of the 2016 Rio Olympics. Maybe a lot of people heard that I am is how friendly everyone is. My family “He’s the one all eyes are on this week. He tees-off with Australian Brendan around and it was nice visiting places and I have been overwhelmed by the I’d love to see him win it, I really Jones and veteran Paul Gow at 7.35am. that you grew up in. I am excited for hospitality and the friendliness of all would. I’d love to win it, but let’s put it Price tees-off with Australian Matthew the tournament since I only come here the Fijian people. this way. I’ve got a great future behind Griffin and Mark Brown from New to visit families.” “It’s fascinating that such a small me. I’ll be happy if I make the cut Zealand at 12.05pm. 46 www.fijitimescanada.com Friday Aug 15, 2014

TI MES TIMES SPORTS LA Clippers Sold To Ex-Microsoft Vijay Singh Inspires Anirban Boss Steve Ballmer Lahiri Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri, 27, is as he works hard and climbed up the regarded as one of the rising stars of ladder, whereas Tiger is gifted when he the sport in the world. was in his best. I look up to them for He is currently India’s Number One. their own specialty. He is in the country to play in “I have met Dinesh Chand (Japan- the inaugural Fiji International based Fijian) and there is a lot of Indian which started at the Natadola Bay influence here in Fiji. Championship Golf Course. “Obviously there is a lot of interest He has won 11 professional titles since here. I had a great year, great 18 months turning professional in 2007. and hoping to be in the right direction Lahiri brings a burst of youth to the to play well.” Natadola greens in the next four days Lahiri is not fond of cricket like most when playing among some of the best back home. in the world and some uprising big “Golf has been everything for me for hitters. the last decade or so. When I am not “I am very excited to be here. This is playing golf, I need to spend time with my first time in Fiji,” Lahiri said. my family or just put my feet up and “It is far away from India. Conditions relax.” Mr Ballmer said he hopes to attend a lot of Clippers games next season are beautiful, quite windy and I think it His appearance at his second Major will be challenging. will cap-off a successful 12 months for Former Microsoft chief executive "We were ready," lawyer Adam “There are a lot of great players Lahiri who currently leads the Asian Steve Ballmer has purchased the Los Streisand said. "Within minutes, the including Nick Price, but I am looking Tour Order of Merit after his win on Angeles Clippers for $2bn after a court deal was signed, sealed and delivered." forward to play.” the tour in April. He also represented cleared the way for the sale. The Clippers coach, Doc Rivers, had He admitted that Fiji’s Vijay Singh, India at the World Cup of Golf last A Los Angeles judge confirmed Shelly threatened to quit if he remained Tiger Woods and his fellow countryman November. Sterling could sell the basketball owner. Jeev Milkha Singh helped in his golf His father was an amateur golfer. franchise over the objections of her And point guard and president of career. Anirban started shooting his way up the estranged husband Donald Sterling. the players association Chris Paul “Vijay Singh has been one of my idols ranks – from junior, amateur and then Mr Sterling, the owner since 1981, was suggested he would sit out and try to and he is from here,” he said. professional playing for Bangalore, banned from the sport for life after he convince other players to join him “Jeev Milkha Singh (top ever Indian India and in the international scene. He was recorded making racist remarks. if Mr Sterling continued to own the pro to break in the top 100 in 2006) has tees-off today at 11.55am at Natadola The $2bn sale price is the highest ever franchise. put Indian golf on the world. in the First Round with Australian paid for an NBA team. The 80-year-old real estate businessman “Vijay was the first guy to look up to Craig Parry and Korea’s Kim Bi-o. "Really excited - in a pretty hardcore had fought in court over a deal his wife way to continue the path to making the said he had initially praised. Clippers a better and better basketball Richard Parsons will continue as team, and a better and better citizen of interim chief executive, Mr Ballmer the Los Angeles community," said Mr added. Ballmer. The sale ends Mr Sterling's run as the Mr Ballmer moved quickly after the longest-tenured owner in the National Superior Court Judge Michael Levanas Basketball Association (NBA). He signed the order authorising the sale bought the Clippers in 1981, moving even if Donald Sterling's lawyers filed the team from San Diego to Los an appeal. Angeles in 1984.

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