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Khaiyum and Minister for Foreign In the highlight of his visit that saw Affairs and International Cooperation, him meeting participants of the China Ratu Inoke Kubuabola. Executive Leadership Academy in Mr Hongjun said China was happy to Pudong (CELAP) in Shanghai, he see the progress Fiji was making in reminded Fiji’s top officials of the path its preparations to hold elections in and commitment they had made to September this year and it was keen to develop their country. assist in whatever way it can. “We respect the right of the people Ratu Inoke welcomed the offer and of Fiji to choose their development appraised the Vice Minister on the role consistent with their own national Fiji was playing in the international as characteristic and believe the people well as the regional arena. The $80 million Nadi International aircraft which will substantially give Airport upgrade is slowly taking shape more space to redesign the entire area with works gaining momentum says and introduce a diversified shopping Airports Fiji Limited (AFL) Board experience with a range of food outlets chairman Faiz Khan. selling food freshly prepared on the With special emphasis on new and premises. improved passenger facilities such as He said the changes would also improve retail shopping and dining, Mr Khan passenger facilitation by creating more says there could be a delay in the space for passengers to be comfortably completion of works because AFL processed when arriving or departing wanted works to be done to the best from Nadi. standards. Mr Khan stressed a significant and While works are projected to complete progressively major source of income by mid-April next year, Khan says the for AFL was through its commercial magnitude of these works may delay activities at the airport. the completion dates. “They are vital to the financial health “Well work is slowly picking up of the company and, in turn, bolster momentum and things are shaping up AFL’s broader activities to support well so we are still on schedule but we developments at Nausori Airport would not rush it,” he said. and the 13 outer island airports AFL Many of the changes would be manages on behalf of the Government,” integrated into a new, larger departure he said. lounge extending out to the edge of Once complete, Nadi Airport will be on the passenger walkways that provide par with international airports around Driver Released On $1000 Bail access to and from departing or arriving the world. Dhirendra Ram, the 52-year-old driver charged with two counts of causing who allegedly caused the death of death by dangerous driving by the 37,000 Benefit From Bus two people in a car accident along the Police. Kings Road last week, was released on Inspector Subhan Ali was the Police a $1000 surety bail. prosecutor who appeared for the case. Fare Subsidy The Australian citizen appeared before In a statement by Police, the post More than 37,000 Fijians including processes all the applications for the Magistrate Charles Ratakele at the mortem examination conducted on the senior citizens and persons with bus fare subsidy, those applying for this Nausori Magistrates court. deceased revealed the two victims died disabilities are benefiting from the assistance must provide two passport Ram, who was represented by Sunil of injuries sustained consistent to a government’s bus fare subsidy. photos with their birth certificate and Kumar, was also ordered to surrender motor vehicle accident. The Ministry of Social Welfare, Women we will process the Identification Card his travel documents to the court The case has been adjourned to and Poverty Alleviation permanent (ID) cards. The elderly carry a yellow registry. February 13 and will be heard at the secretary Dr Josefa Koroivueta said ID card and the permanently disabled He was cautioned, interviewed and Tailevu Magistrates Court in Korovou. that 36,280 elderly Fijians who are they are given a red ID card. 60 years and above, and 1331 persons He said that the recently established living with disability who are the National Council for Older Persons New Army Commander By March 1 beneficiaries of the bus fare subsidy. (NCOP) is looking at programs that The Republic of Fiji Military Forces his political party for the September In 2011, an agreement was signed promote an inclusive and enabling (RFMF) will have its new Army election by the end of March as well. between the Fijian government and Fiji society for the senior citizens in Fiji. Commander by March 1, 2014. Bainimarama in an earlier interview Bus Operators Association (FBOA) The NCOP is spearheaded by the Prime Minister and current commander, had mentioned that his party will that allows elderly persons with age of Ministry of Social Welfare and has Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama comprise of educated and committed 60 years and above to pay half the fare received a budgetary allocation of confirmed this during the first quarter people who will take Fiji forward and while persons living with disabilities $200,000 to carry out its plans within parade of officers at the Queen he was more than confident about his are eligible for free bus fares. the framework of Fiji’s Ageing Policy Elizabeth Barracks in Nabua. chances of winning the election. The Social Welfare Department (2011 to 2015). Bainimarama will stand aside on Commodore Bainimarama has been February 28, handing over the reins to the military commander for the past 15 Read the Fiji Times Canada online his successor on March 1. years and took charge of government www.fijitimescanada.com He is expected to officially launch in 2006. 4 Friday January 24, 2014 Fiji News www.fijitimescanada.com Cruise Liner Makes First Call Into Suva A CRUISE liner that made its maiden left Suva for New Caledonia before voyage to Suva brought people4 from returning to Australia. more than 40 different countries. "What I love about Fiji is its positive The MS Voyager of the Seas was people," Capt Ryan said. berthed at the Suva wharf after three "This is our third voyage into Fiji, but and a half days of travel from Australia our first to Suva and it's pretty exciting. to Fiji carrying more than 3000 "We are returning to Fiji in March and passengers and 1000 crew. what sets her (cruise liner) apart from "One of our crew is a Fijian, he is from other cruise liners is the kind hearted Lautoka, but he is on another liner at staff we have." 4 the moment," cruise master Captain Capt Ryan said guests were entertained Sverre Ryan said. by musical group Abba on their way "To be popular, we have to invent to Suva from Lautoka and world 4 ideas to keep our guests entertained renowned magician and illusionist which is why we have a theatre, an John Taylor performed shows for ice skating rink and so many other guests in the ships Broadway theatre. kinds of activities on the liner for our For this month alone the MS Voyager passengers. of the Seas has made its second voyage "At times when we stop at a port, the to Fiji with one voyage around three people of that country feel a shock ports lasting 14 days. wave because they see the large number "It is nice to see locations where movies of people getting off the boat, but Suva were filmed here in Fiji and it's also great is pretty busy for a Saturday." to be able to be on Fiji time although I The liner left Sydney in Australia am working every day," he said. with more than 3000 passengers and The MS Voyager of the Seas has 15 The shopping centre inside the cruise liner, Voyager of the Seas, covers four travelled to Fiji within three and half decks, 10 pools and whirlpools and 14 floors of various uniquely-designed stores and restaurants. The cruise liner days covering 3100 kilometres and bars, restaurants and lounges. was berthed at the King's Wharf in Suva Retired Teachers Off To Vanuatu 11 retired school teachers will depart in Vanuatu. specialist skilled personnel to Vanuatu were selected through their field of our shores on February 1, 2014 to take Fiji and Vanuatu signed a Memorandum under the FVS. assignments and in accordance with up a two year teaching assignment of Agreement (MOA) on December 12, PSC permanent secretary Parmesh the terms provided by the Vanuatu under the Fiji Volunteer Scheme (FVS) 2013 paving the way for the dispatch of Chand said the retired school teachers Government’s Ministry of Education. .

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Republic of the Fiji Military Forces Commander, Commodore Voreqe Senior Civil Servants Undergo Bainimarama, (left), greets Permanent Secretary for Sugar, Lieutenant- Colonel Manasa Vaniqi Training More than 100 top and senior level funded training at the China Executive civil servants have undergone Leadership Academy in Pudong, Tuna Fishing Industry Has leadership training in one of China’s Shanghai that they were also making top institutions to elevate their a contribution towards mutual Collapsed: Southwick performance and meet the growing understanding between the two nations. Over fishing by Chinese vessels has subsidised foreign vessels which have demand of a developing state. “I hope that in the future you continue collapsed Fiji’s tuna fishing industry, surrounded Fiji". And the civil servants met with the to make this contribution in whatever says Fiji Fish Marketing chief The collapse comes after warnings Vice Minister of the International capacities you serve,” he said. executive Grahame Southwick. last year over the way China has sent Department of the Central Committee PSC permanent secretary Parmesh Speaking to Fishing website sophisticated and highly subsidised of the Communist Party of China Chand said the Fijian government Undercurrent News, Southwick who fishing boats to the South Pacific in a (CPC),Yu Hongjun, who is leading a continues to receive the largest number also heads the Fiji Tuna Boat Owners bid to kill off domestic fleets and seize friendship delegation on a three day of short term donor funded training Association said the domestic boats control of the longline tuna fishery. visit to Fiji. offers from the China and there were have been catching less than 50 per Forum Fisheries Agency figures show Minister for Primary Industries, 109 officers from various government cent of their break even for the last that last year there had been a 125 per Inia Seruiratu, who had attended departments, statutory bodies and non- four-five years. cent jump in the size of China's South one of these trainings on the theme government organisations who had And this has forced Fiji-based Pacific tuna fleet, with many of them ‘innovation in government structure received various types of training in companies, including New Zealand's just built. and public administration in developing China and this includes six officers Solander Ltd and Fiji Fish Marketing New boats were built virtually for countries’, said he was impressed with who were still pursuing long term Group who provide much of the fresh free, and Chinese boats received an how everyone ‘sang the same song’ studies. albacore and yellow fin sold in New additional subsidy if they sent their and were on the same page in China. Over the course of next two years, the Zealand to close their local operations catch to China for processing. Hongjun said China will render PSC is looking at sending another 250 while a third company is also on the Southwick said the Fiji industry could whatever assistance Fiji needs to senior officials for training in China verge of closing. not compete with heavily subsidised develop its economy, to improve the particularly in the field of leadership “The catch rate in the Fiji zone has Chinese vessels. living standards of the people and to and to learn firsthand the skills of dropped from 200 albacore a day five- The Chinese boats enjoy duty-free “to help you help yourself”. strategic thinking, planning and six years ago, steadily declined to 80, access to China, while Fijian companies He told the civil servants who coordination, project implementation 50 and today averages 15-20 a day per need to pay a 23 per cent import duty. participated in Chinese Government and effective public service delivery. boat." "They are not subject to the stringent Only five of the 35 boats owned by surveys and manning regulations of Fiji association members are still fishing. vessels, nor to the taxes and levies and Southwick said the situation was foreign exchange regulations imposed because of the "hundreds of state- on Fiji vessels," Southwick added. 6 Friday January 24, 2014 Fiji News www.fijitimescanada.com No Repeat Of 2000 - PM Prime Minister and Commander of forces to be firm and not be influenced parliament for their own self interests. the Republic of Fiji Military Forces by negative and destructive politics.” He called on everyone to protect 6 Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama He said politicians should be responsive the integrity of the forces and the says the forces must ensure there is no to the needs of the people. camaraderie they had built and enjoyed. repeat of the 2000 events. Be wise in voting for their He said they should look after the He was addressing the First Quarter representatives in parliament, he facilities and equipment provided Parade at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks cautioned. by the Government. He said those in Nabua, Suva. He said beware of politicians who were in leadership must not abuse their Commodore Bainimarama said the not genuine and only wanted to be in positions. events triggered by the political turmoil led to the death of forces’ members in 6 the camp . David Lingam “ You should not allow it to happen Publisher again in this camp,” he said. 6 He said the takeover in 2006 was the All materials used in this paper is the culmination of events that began in property of Sun-Times Media Group 2000, and marked the beginning of a (2010) Ltd and cannot be copied or used in new journey to build a new Fiji. part or whole, without the written consent He said politicians used the military of Sun-Times Media Group (2010) Ltd. to try to achieve their own sectional Sun-Times Media Group (2010) Ltd interests in 2000. He said the forces will not be responsible for any material should be aware of this type of supplied by the advertiser(s) for errors. politicians who thrived on negative In the case of any errors caused by the and divisive policies. “It’s beginning to resurface in the publisher, Sun - Times Media Group (2010) discussion over the new Constitution. is limited to the advertising cost for the issue. I urge you to study it thoroughly and It is entirely the choice of the consumer be familiar with its provisions and the From left: Fiji Corrections Commissioner Lieutenant-Colonel Ifereimi Vasu, to do business with the advertisier Charter,” he said. Republic of Fiji Military Forces Chief of Staff Brigadier-General Mohammed and Sun_times Media Group (2010) “See that political discussion is Aziz, Major Peni Ramatai, Major Vatimio Leva, Commodore Voreqe Ltd is not responsible for any loss or consistent with the Constitution and Bainimarama, Permanent Secretary for Sugar Lieutenant-Colonel Manasa damages caused by the advertiser to the the Charter. Vaniqi, Lieutenant-Colonel Manasa Tagicakibau and Major Orisi Covunisaqa consumer.The Fiji Times Canada is an “They should form the core values during morning tea at the Officers’ Mess after the First Quarter parade and independant newspaper published weekly of all political parties because they the church service at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Nabua, Suva for the entire community in Canada & encompass the belief, desire, hope and parts of USA. The paper is not being aspiration of the people of Fiji “Many thought that the idea for a Fijian Government Prepares For subsidized by any single community. takeover in 2006 was born the same year. “For those of us who were there in the Elections military in 2000, it was clear to us that Seven months before the Fijians take to for you not to stand in a queue for five 2006 was the end of a journey and a the polls for elections and preparations hours. We would like you to be able to beginning of a new journey for our are gaining momentum. vote and be out there hopefully within The Fiji Times Canada Ltd country. The state hopes to make the elections as an hour, hopefully less," Khaiyum said. “ Debate will continue and there will hassle free as possible with minimum The election process in Fiji will be www.fijitimescanada.com be finger pointing but our conscience in waiting hours and maximum turn out conducted within a day. Email: [email protected] the military is clear. We did something from Fijians. Khaiyum said the main priority now that was right and which would bring a Fiji's Attorney General and Minister for was for the elections office to work on greater good for the country. Elections Aiyaz Sayed- Khaiyum told getting the electoral decree and other “The outcome of all these discussions state owned radio Fiji Broadcasting logistics in place. is that we are now going to hold a Corporation Monday that a lot of About 540,000 Fijians have now general election this year.” thought and planning had been put into registered to vote under a system of Surrey BC “We are beginning to hear the politics the process. electronic voter registration, which has of old again in campaigns. Unlike previous elections, in which been praised by international experts Tel: 604-909-4088 “I wish to advise all members of the people waited hours to vote, "the idea is for its ability to help eliminate fraud.

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Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority worker Deepak Kumar receiving the Firemen at the warehouse belonging to Hardware Wholesalers in 2013 Fijian Host of the Year award from Attorney-General and Minister for Lautoka Tourism Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. 8 Friday January 24, 2014 Fiji News www.fijitimescanada.com

‘Fijian Made’ Handicraft Features Accept Late Applications: Baba At Wellington Festival To Party Executives 8 Social Democratic Liberal Party executive, Dr Tupeni Baba, says that more time should be given to those who wish to apply for candidacy with the party. Applications for those wishing to stand for SODELPA had closed on December 31, 2013. 8Dr Baba said he would raise the issue with the party. “Some have reservations about applying 8now because they are employed at non- governmental organisations and companies, so I will raise this with the party.” He suggested that the door be kept open for those who sent in late applications. “Provided they have valid reasons for their late applications,” Dr Baba said. He said SODELPA should be getting Shamima Ali more youths and women candidates. In an earlier interview, party secretary, Pio Tabaiwalu had said that they’ve received over 70 applications. He said they will look at the spectrum of candidates, the quality, the Dr Tupeni Baba representation and they had another window this month. Electoral laws before naming their SODELPA is also awaiting the candidates and a party leader.

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Vernacular Begins Students in Fiji's primary schools will who we are and understanding the now have access to learning “Vosa vernacular languages is important for VakaViti (iTaukei language) and Hindi us as individuals and as citizens of the as they have become compulsory country," said Bole. subjects in schools. The resources for the teaching of the Minister for Education Filipe Bole vernaculars have been prepared by the said as of this year, 2014, all primary Curriculum Development Unit of the schools are to teach Vosa VakaViti, Ministry of Education. Hindi and have the conversational The direction from the Education programme and it is compulsory for all Minister fulfils Section 31 (3) of the students from Year One to Year Eight Constitution of the Republic of Fiji to take the vernacular subjects. which states that ‘Conversational and “It is vital that students understand contemporary iTaukei and Fiji Hindi and speak their own languages well. languages be taught as compulsory As Fijians, we must appreciate subjects in all primary schools’. 4 New X-Ray Machines Purchased For Nadi International Airport AFTERNOON class In an effort to strengthen Fiji's border year. security, four new x-ray machines Khan said the old x-ray machine from have been purchased for the Nadi Nadi is now being used at the Nausori “Classes begin February 10th 2014” International Airport. Airport to aid in detecting prohibited Bio Security Authority of Fiji items and also for the timely clearance Executive Chairman, Xavier Riyaz of passengers. BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS Khan said the Authority together with Bio Security Authority and FRCA #208-10070 King George Hwy., Surrey Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority have invested $750,000 for these x-ray 604.581.0101 purchased the x-ray machines last machines. Women In Politics Births, Deaths & Marriages Office A WOMEN'S group will start training session, to assist women get more programs to develop the necessary involved in the different levels of Now Open In Nausori skills in women to enhance their political decision-making. participation in politics. Participants will include aspiring The Births, Deaths and Marriages He said for those who have never In a statement, the Fiji Women's Forum candidates, campaign managers and Office is now open in Nausori to had their birth registered that the said the low visibility of women decision-makers in political parties. conveniently cater for residents to Government amnesty for late politicians and low number of women Adi Finau said: "Participation would register. registrations is in effect through March parliamentarians in Fiji was a challenge also mean you were contributing to the Attorney General and Minister for 14th. it hoped to change. development of a Women in Politics Justice Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said this He added during this amnesty, The forum said it would do this training manual grounded in the values is another step by Government to make Government is waiving the usual fee through a series of Women in Politics and principles of the Women's Forum important services available in more of $11.50 for registrations made more (WIP) training programs, which it which included advancing gender locations across the country. than 12 months after birth. says is more than just for prospective equality in Fiji towards the general Khaiyum said members of the local The Births, Deaths and Marriages candidates. elections in 2014. community should take full advantage Office desk is at the Nausori "It is about supporting the development of "These training programs are designed of the new Births, Deaths and Marriage Government Service Centre which is the necessary skills to enhance women's to address the under-representation of service location, particularly in the located on the ground floor of Hemron participation in the democratisation women in various levels of political lead-up to the new school year. 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The Ministry of Health’s Tobacco Control Unit warns that any business Mr Rokobili said. Denimanu village will also be the first Control Enforcement Unit is reminding engaging in the distribution or sale of “Today’s launch indicates that this village in Fiji to be installed with 40 businesses to register and obtain valid tobacco without a valid tobacco retailer government cares for us and is committed solar systems that will include inverters tobacco retailer registration certificates certificate or suki vendor license after to improving the ordinary lives of Fijians in the installation package. before February 28, 2014. February 28, 2014 will incur a penalty This reminder comes after the Health fine of up to $5000. Ministry’s Tobacco Control Unit noted Suki vendors are also reminded to All Grants Paid Out that only 500 registered businesses obtain valid registrations certificates Education Minister Filipe Bole has children. obtained or renewed tobacco retailer and license as sale of Suki without a confirmed that all grants marked for "All classrooms should be ready and registration certificates out of the 4000 valid license is also prohibited. school fees for schoolchildren across compounds neatly kept for a successful registered tobacco retailers. This renewal of tobacco retailer the country has been paid out. outing in 2014. The Tobacco Control Decree 2010, registration and suki vendor license Mr Bole said the grants have been paid "All grants have been paid out to all Part 6, Section 23 and the Tobacco plus registration had commenced from out and classes for the new academic the eligible schools to ensure that Control Regulation 2012 state, that a December 1, , 2013. year, while teachers have reported to everything is ready before classes wholesaler, distributor or retailer who Meanwhile, businesses are encouraged work. resume. sells or distributes tobacco products to contact the nearest Tobacco Control He said the dates for this year's new "I wish good luck to one and all as must make an application to be Enforcement Unit office to obtain school year had been confirmed since we prepare the journey for another registered on an annual basis. further information regarding the last year and has not changed. academic year," he said. The Health Ministry’s Tobacco tobacco retailer registration process. 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Mosese Tikoitoga, said Commodore “He is a good man and he is the first Bainimarama did not only have good commander who thinks about our manners but had been an outstanding welfare and continuously reminds us leader. of the importance of families.” “He has kept the RFMF together in “He emphasizes the truth and difficult times and the fact that he transparency of our service and now maintained the cohesion of the RFMF that he is about to leave, we wish for to what it is today is a testimony to that a Constitution that states he can be the type of leadership” Commander and at the same time the “He has very good leadership; very honest, Ashton College | Vancouver, BC Prime Minister.” transparency is a trademark of a good The Commissioner of Corrections, commander and he loves his people.” 604 899 0803 | 1 866 759 6006 Lieutenant- Colonel Ifereimi Vasu, The RFMF’s chief operations officer, www.ashtoncollege.com said Commodore Bainimarama gave Lieutenant- Colonel Amani Suliano, his time to enhance the military. said he was a good leader and treated “He always comes to the members and everyone equally. www.fijitimescanada.com Fiji News Friday January 24, 2014 17 Islanders Reminded Of The Importance Of Birth Registrations Villagers in Cikobia, in the Lau Group, applying for a child’s birth certificate,” were reminded this week on the Ms Senimaoli said. importance of birth registrations. Ms Senimoli said that during this Lau A delegation led by the Divisional tour they will not be charging penalties Commissioner Eastern Netani Rika for late registration of birth certificates. Shaheem Ali visited the village and highlighted Earlier this week, Government 778 -709-2070 the importance of this process when announced an amnesty for people who attempting to seek state assistance. have not registered their births with SELLING: Don’t want to pay more than what you should be, then sell with The Register General’s official Ms the waiver of the standard fee for late 2 Percent Realty and contact me today. After all, it’s your money. KEEP IT. Kalisi Senimaoli, is also part of the registration. BUYING: Want to know if and how you can become a home owner, Government team touring the Lau A late registration is any registration contact me today. You are under no obligation to buy. group and said that basic assistance made more than twelve months after cannot be provided without this basic birth. FREE Appraisal and Legal Fees. Ask for Details identification. The waiver of the $11.50 fee is in effect “This is one of the most important and will last until March 14th. Distress Sales, Foreclosures / Court Ordered Sales Also Available certificates in this day and age. It is The Attorney-General and Minister [email protected] required to be attached with most for Justice, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, applications that we fill. You need a birth urged Fijians to take advantage of this certificate in education, housing, social amnesty to register themselves and welfare, banks, passport, marriage to their children if they have not already name a few,” Ms Senimaoli. done so. Ms Senimaoli also reminded young “It is important that everyone has an mothers to keep their notification of identity and a birth certificate is the birth in a safe place all the time. ultimate proof of identity. Without one, “I am reminding mothers to keep you cannot access many basic services, A 2 Z Mortgages Renewal - Pre ApprovalSelf Employed - New Immigrants Construction Mortgages - their notification of birth paper in a such as social welfare, education, Commercial Mortgages 1st & 2nd Mortgages - First Time Home Buyer secure place after giving birth. The health care and registering to vote,” he notification of birth will be required in said. Shaheem Ali Cell : 778-709-2070 Mortgage Consultant Office : 604-594-3950 Tobacco Sale Warning Fax : 604-594-3735 BUSINESSES engaging in the Control Regulation 2012, a wholesaler, 115 - 13740 72A Avenue Email : [email protected] distribution or sale of tobacco after distributor or retailer who sells or Surrey, BC V3W 1N5 www.shaheemali.com February without a valid retailer distributes tobacco products must certificate or suki vendor license will make an application to be registered on incur a fine of up to $5000. an annual basis. High Demand For Fiji Pine Resin The warning has been sounded by the "Suki vendors are also reminded to Health Ministry's Tobacco Control Unit obtain valid registration certificates through an Information Ministry statement. and licence as sale of suki without a To Boost Exports In the statement, the unit reminded valid licence is also prohibited," the There is high demand for pine resin if all goes according to plan from this businesses to register and obtain a valid statement said. globally and Fiji Pine Limited is hoping venture, Fiji Pine will receive an expected tobacco retailer registration certificate The renewal of tobacco retailer to take advantage of this by increasing revenue of $US2 million ($F3.81m) per before February 28, 2014. registration and suki vendor licence quality of resin it exports overseas. year from 2015 onwards.” The reminder comes after the unit noted plus registration had commenced from Fiji Pine Limited has entered into a Mr Khan said the venture had seen the that only 500 registered businesses December 1 last year. joint venture with US based company creation employment opportunities for obtained or renewed tobacco retailer Businesses are encouraged to Callison Pacific Pine Chemicals to 600 Fijians and more money for land registration certificates out of the 4000 contact the nearest Tobacco Control achieve this. owning units. registered tobacco retailers. Enforcement Unit office to obtain The venture has not only brought about “Of all gross proceeds from the resin, Under Part 6, Section 23 of the Tobacco further information regarding the a new Fijian product for the global Fiji pine returns 12 per cent to land Control Decree 2010 and the Tobacco tobacco retailer registration process. market but also provided 600 new jobs. owning units however we need a little Fiji Pine board chairman Faiz Khan bit time to grow just like any business says the projections for the country’s and this is in addition to the ground Voter Registrations Gains Interest pine products such as resin, is likely to rent over the lease and the employment fetch the national coffers in access of pportunities,” Mr Khan said. In Lau US$2 million from 2015. "This is a very important point of the “Pine resin is a very highly demanding partnership model between Fiji Pine Villagers in the remote village of Cicia village people,” Mr Bese said. commodity and there is always a spike and the landowners.” in the Lau Group have commended Mr Torani Koroi the Turaga ni Koro for this product globally which we are The price for Fiji’s pine resin is set at officials from the Elections Office that of Mabula village in Cicia island said hoping to take advantage off,” he said. $US 100 ($F190.48) per metric tonne are touring the Lau Group. villagers are making good use of the “The venture between Fiji Pine and of net resin which excludes water and Officials from the elections office are opportunity given by the elections office. Callison Pacific has been successful and waste." carrying out Voter Registration process “Some who haven’t been registered in the Lau Group and at the same time, were registered; there were some who showing already registered voters the made corrections to their name. I must Fiji Canada Association Seniors Branch database that contains their registration say the availability of the facilities in 13629 - 108 Avenue, Surrey BC V3T 2K4 details. the Elections Office to people in the Mr Jeke Bese the Turaga ni Koro of village is very educational and we February 2nd, 2014: 1PM - 5PM Lomani village in Cicia said people were really appreciate this,” Mr Koroi said. February 16th, 2014: 1PM - PM happy to see their names and photos in Elections office officer Ms Vika Taka the National Voter Register roll. said the response by villagers so far has “Voters were eager to find their names been overwhelming. 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Soon Mrs Forrester found herself "They were happy that his hand surrounded in the kitchen by three was okay," said Mrs Forrester. "He firefighters, the paramedics and her [Marshal] was pretty upset, he's usually A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has rattled the airport - slowly became detached mother, who was there to look after the quite chatty but I think he's in shock." the lower North Island of New Zealand, during the quake and came to rest on reportedly causing rockfalls and and the floor. damage to buildings. He said it is still partly suspended and Two Las Vegas Casinos To Use The quake struck 15 kilometres east of added that no-one was injured when it the small town of Ekatahuna, about 120 came down. Digital Currency kilometres north-east of Wellington. 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Wellington. country's most powerful earthquake in payment options. "The timing is right for us to launch A giant eagle prop hanging from 1855. "I'm proud that the D and Golden Gate this initiative, and I'm happy to be able the roof of Wellington Airport to That magnitude 8.2 quake caused four will be the first casino properties to to offer this to our customers." promote The Hobbit movie trilogy deaths and changed the city's entire accept Bitcoin," chief executive Derek Bitcoin was invented in the wake of the also fell. geography, pushing the shoreline out Stevens said. global financial crisis by a mysterious The airport's Greg Thomas told the 200 metres as it thrust the harbour floor He decided to do so after several computer guru using the pseudonym newspaper the eagle - one of two at upwards. customers asked him about using Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin, Mr Stevens said. Unlike other currencies, Bitcoin does Bitcoin will be accepted at five not have the backing of a central bank locations, including the two hotels' or government. Instead, the units are front desks, a gift shop and Italian generated by a complex computer restaurant. algorithm designed by one or more The Golden Gate, built in 1906, is the anonymous people in 2009. World News www.fijitimescanada.com Friday January 24, 2014 19 Jail For Repeat Drink- Woman Arrested Over Torture Driver Of Maid A five-time drink-driver who ploughed injury. Hong Kong police arrested a woman object, resulting in a concussion. into a family of three on a busy Police were soon at the scene to accused of beating her Indonesian maid "Hopefully, she will be able to go home Auckland road has been jailed for more breathalyse Singh, who blew a reading in a case that has triggered outrage over another week," he said. than two years. of 1405 micrograms of alcohol per litre its alleged brutality. He said a team of five specialists Lakhwinder Singh, 31, was sentenced of breath. The legal limit is 400. The 44-year-old woman, surnamed treating Sulistyaningsih is awaiting in the Manukau District Court after What angered Brak most was that Law, was detained at the city's airport the arrival of four Hong Kong police previously pleading guilty to three the drink-driver was on bail for two as she was trying to catch a flight to officers who are visiting Indonesia to charges of drink-driving and three of previous offences at the time. Thailand, Senior Inspector Chan Wai- find out more about her injuries. dangerous driving causing injury. Singh's spiralling offending began five man said. Sulistyaningsih's father, Rohmad On October 7, the Papatoetoe man months earlier when he was found The case drew attention after Saputra, said his daughter was healthy was seen driving erratically through drunk in a stationary vehicle with the photos circulated last week among when she left for Hong Kong last year South Auckland, with numerous engine on. Indonesians in Hong Kong of Erwiana but came back with wounds to her head vehicles swerving out of his way as he A month later, he was driving at speed Sulistyaningsih's injuries, showing and a broken nose and teeth. repeatedly crossed the centre-line. up and down a shared driveway where her face, hands and legs covered with She can't open her swollen eyes Police were called, but did not reach his ex-wife lived in Manurewa. scabs and lacerations, and blackened because she was punched almost every Singh before a head-on collision in Police arrived as he was wheel spinning skin around her feet. day and is unable to walk, he said. Karaka Rd, near Drury. along the drive while blasting loud Chan said police arrested the woman in "I was shocked and very sad," Saputra It was 9.10am and he was more than music from his stereo. connection with Sulistyaningsih's case said. "She looked like a skeleton with three times over the drink-drive limit. "He had difficulty speaking or as well as that of another maid who bad injuries when she came home." Katherine Brak was giving her teenage standing," Judge Edwin Paul said. filed a complaint lastSunday alleging He demanded that those who "tortured son, Alexander, a driving lesson, while Despite a recommendation of home she was also beaten by the same person. my daughter must be punished." her other boy, Matthew, sat in the back. detention by the Probation Service, An Indonesian migrant workers' union Monday's arrest came a day after "He crossed the double yellow lines the judge ruled a sentence of in Hong Kong said the maid, who thousands of maids and their supporters and just came right for us," she said. imprisonment was the only appropriate arrived in May last year, was tortured protested in Hong Kong over the case, Brak suffered a broken vertebrae and outcome especially since Singh had by her employers on a daily basis and which is the latest to stoke fury over extensive bruising, which kept her in two previous drink-driving convictions forced to wear a diaper. poor treatment of the city's 312,000 hospital for nearly a week. from 2008 and 2012. The 23-year-old maid was allowed to foreign domestic helpers, most of them But it was her sons she was more A note to the victims also did little to return to Indonesia earlier this month young women. Indonesians account worried about. impress Judge Paul. after her injuries prevented her from for about half of Hong Kong's foreign Alexander had cuts to his arm and she "Although you've written a letter of working, and was given the equivalent maids and Filipinos make up most of turned around to see her youngest son, apology it's too late, Mr Singh. Any of only about $9 by her employer, the rest. Matthew, unconscious. remorse would've been demonstrated according to the union. In a similar case last year, a couple "For me that was the worst," Brak said. if after the first two charges you'd Fadli Iman, one of the doctors treating was imprisoned for torturing their "We didn't know whether he was alive disciplined yourself not to get behind Sulistyaningsih in Indonesia, told the Indonesian maid with a hot iron, a or not. His eyes were half open and he the wheel." media that her condition is improving paper cutter and a bicycle chain. had blood dripping down his face." Singh was jailed for two years and one but she's still weak and often complains Amnesty International said in a report The force of the smash knocked him month and indefinitely disqualified of dizziness. in November that foreign maids out but he suffered no serious head from driving. "The wound on her head is the most working in Hong Kong are vulnerable serious," Iman said from Amal Sehat to widespread abuse and exploitation, hospital in the Central Java town of including restrictions on freedom Kiwi Pastor 'Must Have Known' Sragen. of movement, physical and sexual He said a CT scan indicated she suffered violence, inadequate food and long About Drugs frequent blows to the head with a hard working hours. A Christian pastor from New Zealand into each one containing crystal accused of importing more than nine methamphetamine and heroin with a kilos of methamphetamine and heroin combined weight of more than nine into Australia must have known the kilos, Mr Rice said. Guilty Plea In Fraud Case drugs were in her bags, a Darwin court The drugs have a street value of up to has heard. A$2 million. An Auckland woman has admitted for low-income families who would When she was arrested in May last Prince said the bags had been given to using false documents to get $NZ3.9 not otherwise have been able to obtain year, Bernadine Prince had business her by a Kenyan woman known only million ($F6.14m) worth of mortgages loans. cards proclaiming her a pastor with a as "Mummy Rose'' who suggested for low-income families. She arranged for her contacts to make Christian organisation called Oasis of that she sell some handbags made by Ramni Kumar, 45, entered the guilty the initial purchase of the properties and Grace, the objective of which was to African women to her congregation in plea in Auckland District Court on would then on-sell them to the mortgage "evangelise, encourage and better all Australia to raise funds, and she and Monday after the Serious Fraud Office recipients, generating a profit. nations'', Crown prosecutor Glen Rice her son helped Prince pack them into brought 10 charges against her and an SFO director Julie Read says there are told a Supreme Court jury. her suitcases. associate, Vicki Ravana Letele. concerns more mortgage fraud could be Prince is charged with importing a Mr Rice said this was implausible. Ms Letele, 32, was the owner of Focus carried out in a high-demand market. commercial quantity of a border- "The bags were commercially produced Property Investment which, up until it "A market with high demand for controlled substance. bags that might be made anywhere; in was liquidated in 2012, would broker properties and rapidly rising prices The organisation had been involved in fact, they were tagged as having been mortgages for first home buyers on creates opportunities for individuals to fundraisers and charitable works in the made in China,'' he said. low incomes. She has not yet entered exploit vulnerable buyers. Lenders and past, and had bases in Kenya, Fiji and Additionally, the cardboard used a plea. buyers need to be alert to this risk," she Cambodia, Mr Rice said in his opening to pack the drugs was Cambodian, The SFO says Kumar used false said. statement. meaning the backpacks were not documents to obtain mortgage finance Kumar will be sentenced on March 11. Prince was returning to Australia from a obtained in Kenya at all, he said, or five-week trip to Kenya and Cambodia else were packed with drugs during the in April and May last year when her four days Prince spent in Cambodia on To Get The Best Value For Your Dollar suitcases were delayed in Singapore. her return trip. When they arrived in Darwin, a customs During the trial a drug expert would Advertise In officer detected traces of drugs on testify that the heroin in the bags had a seven vinyl backpacks in her suitcases South-East Asian chemical profile, Mr that were unusually heavy, and upon Rice said. Fiji-Sun Times Canada inspection discovered packages sewn The trial continues. 604.909.4088 20 www.fijitimescanada.com Astrology Friday January 24, 2014

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Drain the fish on a paper • 2 tbsp garlic paste towel and set aside. • 2 tbsp ginger Dice the onions and add them to • 1 tsp turmeric the pan, sautéing until golden and • 1 tsp cumin translucent. Add the turmeric, garam • 1 tsp garam masala powder masala, salt, pepper and cumin to • 4 tbsp tomato puree the pan and allow them to cook • Salt and pepper to taste for 10 seconds. Transfer the garlic, • ¼ cup olive oil ginger and tomato paste to the pan, • 2 onions, diced and cook the mixture for about five • 2 to 3 green chilies minutes. • 2/3 cup water Add in the water, bringing the mixture Directions: to a boil. Add in the cooked fish and Cut fish into medium-sized pieces, reduce the heat to a simmer, cooking making sure the filets are deboned and for 10 minutes. cleaned. Heat oil in a medium sized Serve with rice or naan. Per person few herb sprigs, one base for each fish • 1 fish fillet fillet. • 2 small potatoes, scrubbed but leave 4. Season with salt and pepper. skin on, boiled till just tender, then 5. Put into the preheated oven for 10 sliced into 1 cm discs mins, this will start to wilt the tomato • 1 medium tomato, cut crossways into and soften the onion. 1 cm slices 6. Remove and place a fish fillet on • 1 quarter red onion, peeled and thinly each base. sliced 7. Brush the top of the filet with oil • Juice of half a lemon, the other half or melted butter, season with salt and is to serve with the fish. Cut the lemon pepper. crossways. 8. Squeeze the juice of the half lemon • A scattering of "tomato herbs" across this stack. • Olive oil or melted butter 9. Return to the oven and cook until the • Salt and pepper fish is just flaking, the time will depend 1. Preheat the oven to 180C. on what fish you are using. 2. Brush a baking tray with oil or 10. Remove from the oven and plate melted butter. up, serve with the other lemon half 3. Make a base of the potato slices, red (you may like to grill the lemon in a onion slices and tomato slices and a hot pan to add colour). www.fijitimescanada.com Friday January 24, 2014 21 22 www.fijitimescanada.com World News Friday January 24, 2014 Donald Trump Mulls Li Hao Executed In China For Presidential Run Keeping Female Slaves Outspoken real estate magnate Donald said. "I would have thought Chris Trump said on Tuesday he may seek would do well (as a candidate). He still the Republican presidential nomination could do well, but now it's going to be for 2016, adding that New Jersey tougher." Governor Chris Christie's prospects for Trump - who made a fortune building a White House run have dimmed since skyscrapers and running casinos and a scandal erupted. now hosts U.S. reality TV show "The A run for the presidency "is something Apprentice" - had also toyed with the I would certainly look at," Trump told idea of running for the 2012 Republican Reuters. "You know why? I'm unhappy nomination but pulled out months with the way things are going in before the primary, saying he was not America." ready to leave the private sector. Trump gave the telephone interview He has long been a vocal critic of Obama before making a breakfast speech and made waves after demanding proof at the "Politics & Eggs" forum at St. the president was born in the United Anselm College in Manchester, New States. The White House released Hampshire - an event that tends to Obama's birth certificate in 2011 feature presidential hopefuls. Trump showing he was born in Hawaii. did not directly address the idea of a Trump said he believed Obama's running for office during the speech. handling of the launch of healthcare New Hampshire traditionally holds the reform - the president's signature nation's first presidential nominating domestic policy achievement which primaries and is a regular stop for has been fraught with early glitches CHINESE authorities have executed a man who held six women as sex slaves White House aspirants. - would help Republicans during this in his basement and murdered two of them. He told Reuters he was interested in the year's midterm elections. Li Hao, a 36-year-old former prison while the rest were put on idea of personally undoing the legacy "It is going to be a tremendous factor clerk, was put to death after being probation. of President Barack Obama, who he going into November and it is going convicted of "murder, rape, illegal In 2011 Li had his surviving captives said had made a "big mistake" with the to have a devastating impact on the detention, organised prostitution and make obscene videos online and have Affordable Care Act, popularly known Democrats," Trump said. manufacturing pornography for profit'', sex with customers. as Obamacare, and had done too little He said he also believes Obama has not the state news agency reported. He spent two weeks a month with to shore up the American economy. done enough to keep the United States An official at Luoyang Intermediate the women while telling his wife he In his speech, Trump said that Christie competitive in the global economy, and Court in the central province of Henan worked nights as a guard, the Southern - widely seen as a potential Republican faulted him for his handling of Iraq, said that "he was executed''. Metropolis Daily reported in 2011. presidential candidate in 2016 - was Aghanistan, and Syria. 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To All Our Clients & Readers Have a Prosperous 2014 www.fijitimescanada.com Canada News Friday January 24, 2014 27 2 Alberta Men Charged In $23M Fraud Case Involving 1,300 Investors Two Alberta men accused of bilking commission on an individual. 1,314 Canadian investors out of more Aurora was banned from being an than $23 million have been charged officer or a director of any financial with fraud and theft. security company until 2021 and RCMP allege the men behind a Calgary ordered to pay an administrative company called Concrete Equities Inc. penalty of $500,000. promised investors huge returns if Media reports say both men declared they purchased a stake in undeveloped personal bankruptcy in 2009. beach property in Mexico called the "Much harm resulted from all of this Golfo de Santa Clara project. misconduct," reads the commission's The investors included people Jan. 9. 2012 ruling. from Alberta, British Columbia, "Prospective investors were given Saskatchewan and Ontario. misleading information and denied the "People invested as a limited partner prospectus disclosure and registrant to these investments and they were involvement to which they were all putting in between $10,000 and entitled to by law." $100,000. And these investments Archer said the charges laid by RCMP were RSP eligible," RCMP Sgt. Conal pertain strictly to the Mexico beach Archer said Wednesday. property investment. "They put their money in and were He said police began the probe after hoping they were going to get upwards receiving a complaint in 2009 from an of 500 per cent returns -- what these investor. A whole team of officers was fellows were telling them." assigned to the investigation last year. The RCMP's financial integrity unit With fraud prevention month set to alleges the men diverted money to begin in March, Archer has a tip for other businesses and stole investors' who faces fraud and theft charges. Concrete Equities and Calgary office people who are considering where to money from 2007 until Concrete Police believe he may be out of the and retail buildings. invest their money. Equities crumbled into receivership in country. The commission ordered both men to "I would say to people just to do their 2009. In January 2012, both men were stop trading or selling securities. due diligence and be very careful Dave Humeniuk of St. Albert faces fined and disciplined by the Alberta Humeniuk was also permanently that they do a lot of research into charges of fraud over $5,000, theft over Securities Commission over the sale banned from being an officer or a the corporations that they might be $5,000 and money laundering, and is to of limited partnership securities worth director of any financial security investing into," he said. appear in court Feb. 27. $110 million. company and ordered to pay an "My recommendation would be not A Canada-wide arrest warrant has been The cases involved the Mexico project administrative penalty of $3.3 million to invest in any company that has no issued for Varun Aurora, of Calgary, and other business deals involving -- the largest fine ever levied by the assets." Depot Hours Extended For Stolen Laptop Contains Personal Inconvenienced Mail Customers Information Of 620,000 Albertans Several Canada Post mailboxes have been broken into People in Surrey and Langley whose workers are working as quickly as we Alberta’s health minister has asked for an discovered on Oct. 1, it was immediately mailboxes have been damaged by theft can to ensure that boxes are fixed and official investigation into a stolen laptop reported to Edmonton police and to the can now pick up their mail outside mail is secured” that contains the unencrypted personal information privacy commissioner. regular depot hours. Losier can’t tell us how many mailboxes information -- including health card “The theft of personal health The move comes after many mailboxes have been compromised, but stressed numbers -- of some 620,000 residents. information of 620,000 of our in those communities were left unusable the new hours will be in effect until Fred Horne said in a statement that fellow citizens is unacceptable in Anick Losier with Canada Post says regular mail service resumes. he has contacted the provincial Alberta’s health care system in any they are working hard to replace and re- Canada Post depot hours usually run information privacy commissioner circumstance,” Horne said. The enforce the compromised mailboxes. between 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., but to request a probe under the Health company “will have many questions to “It’s been a challenge for us, we’ll they will now be open in Surrey until 6 Information Act “with an aim to find out answer with respect to this.” admit to that but our crews and our p.m. and Langley until 5 p.m. what happened, why health authorities Horne has also contacted both Alberta’s have only just been informed, and what, College of Physicians and Surgeons if any, breaches of privacy legislation and the Alberta Medical Association so Lower Loonie Will Likely Lead To may have occurred.” that they may take whatever steps they In addition to health card numbers, deem necessary. Less Cross-Border Loot the laptop contained the patients’ “We will pursue this matter The loonie closed at 90.19 cents US differences again on things like books. names, dates of birth, and billing and aggressively,” Horne told reporters. Wednesday “What it’s bad for, is those Canadian diagnostic codes. Horne urged any resident who believes How low does the loonie have to go consumers out there, because all the Horne said that the theft occurred last he or she may be affected by the theft before you decide to skip heading down to American products that are shipped September 26, but was only brought to contact Medicentres Family Health take advantage of cross-border shopping? north, have now gone up by ten per to his attention on Tuesday in a letter Care Clinics. One business expert says we may have cent. That hits Canadian consumers… from the vice president of Medicentres He also said affected Albertans can contact hit that threshold. hey, that’s called inflation.” Family Health Care Clinics. his office if they want to file a formal Many cross-border shoppers will But he says the Feds aren’t “Needless to say I’m extremely complaint to the privacy commissioner. tolerate a slightly lower dollar, but with complaining. “Canadian government concerned to learn of this. I’m concerned Alberta's Opposition Leader Danielle the Canadian buck hovering just above frankly, stickhandled the whole damn from a number of standpoints, first at Smith is also demanding answers. 90 cents US, Lindsay Meredith with thing in the back room, they want to the delay that has occurred,” Horne “Why is it that a single person at a private SFU’s Beedie School of Business says see the loonie drop. That’s gives us a told reporters Wednesday afternoon. company can amass 620,000 pieces of a 10 per cent differential, which is what trade advantage against the Americans “On behalf of the citizens of this information on individual patients -- all this we’re at, will have an impact on how and allows us to ship those raw province I am, quite frankly, outraged information in one place, unencrypted and good bargains on the other side of the resources south as well some Canadian that this would not have been reported then have it stolen?” she said Wednesday. line will look to Canadian shoppers. finished products, like wood products, to myself or my department sooner.” “It’s remarkable to me that this has Meredith says we can expect to see price for example.” Horne said when the theft was occurred.” 28 www.fijitimescanada.com Canada News Friday January 24, 2014

High Winds, Heavy Snow Super Mailbox Switchover Hammer Atlantic Canada Concerns Surrey Residents People are concerned about Canada Post's plan to end door-to-door mail delivery by 2019 People upset over Canada Post's community mailbox thefts in their decision to end door-to-door mail communities. delivery in favour of community The City of Vancouver has initiated a mailbox delivery voiced their concerns study that will examine the impacts of at a forum Tuesday night in Surrey, B.C. losing urban mail delivery on residents, Canada Post announced it was phasing and some politicians are speaking out out urban home delivery of regular against Canada Post's decision. mail in December in an effort to reduce "I am concerned about our seniors. $1 billion in financial losses expected I am concerned about those with by 2020. disabilities. But I am also concerned A major snow storm hammered Moncton, N.B., and Charlottetown. Many of the five million Canadian that we are going to be the only country Atlantic Canada with heavy snow and “The snow is relatively light because residents who currently receive door- in the G8 who are not going to have high winds Wednesday, cancelling the temperature is double digits below to-door delivery have expressed any form of door-to-door delivery of flights, closing schools and government zero, which is a good thing in the sense concern over the change — particular their mail and I don't understand still offices, and making driving treacherous that the snow is relatively dry and easy in relation to accessibility and mail why we are doing this," said NDP for motorists across the region. to move around,” airport spokesperson security. Tuesday's forum, which was opposition critic for employment and The storm began with a light snowfall Peter Spurway told CTV Wednesday organized by the Canadian Union of social development Jinny Sims, who that dusted much of Nova Scotia morning. Postal Workers, was an opportunity for attended Tuesday's meeting. overnight Tuesday, bringing between “The downside is it does blow around people to have those concerns heard. The Union of Postal Workers is hoping three and five centimetres of snow. fairly easily.” "One of my main concerns is the these concerns will be loud enough for A stronger blast of snow followed, Marine Atlantic cancelled ferry service security of the postal boxes and there's the postal service to reinstate door-to- dumping 15 to 25 centimetres in between Port aux Basques, Nfld., and going to be huge ugly boxes on people's door delivery. southeastern New Brunswick and Sydney, N.S., as high winds created property," said Surrey resident Heather "I think we lose part of our whole Prince Edward Island late Wednesday. rough water. Laidlaw. institution, what it is to be Canadian," Environment Canada officials said Both Dalhousie University and St. Documents received by CBC News said union worker Coleen Jones. gusts in parts of Nova Scotia reached Mary’s University closed for the through a Freedom of Information "We are trying to work and we are over 82 kilometres per hour during the day, as did all Access Nova Scotia, Act request revealed there were nearly trying to put forward some really evening. motor registry and land registration 5,000 incidents of community mailbox viable solutions on how we can keep "It turned out to be fairly severe," offices. tampering in B.C. between 2008 and Canada Post profitable." meteorologist Doug Mercer told In addition to the snow and high 2013. No one from Canada Post attended The Canadian Press. "We're getting winds, temperatures plummeted across RCMP throughout the province have Tuesday's meeting. visibility that is fairly low." the region. With the wind chill, the issued public warnings advising people The phasing-out of door-to-door mail The storm delayed or cancelled flights temperature felt like -19 C in Halifax, to pick up their mail promptly and to delivery is expected to be completed at airports in Halifax, Fredericton, while in Fredericton it felt like -26 C. report any suspicious behaviour and by 2019. Toronto Braces For Up To 15 cm Snow As Huge Winter Storm Cancels Thousands Of Flights Across U.S. And Maritimes Canada’s largest city is bracing for Wednesday. its own snowstorm after an intense The first brought between three and five blizzard grounded flights and shuttered centimetres of snow on Tuesday night schools across the Maritimes and the through Wednesday morning in western U.S. Nova Scotia and the Halifax area. A Environment Canada warned second, more powerful blow hit later, Wednesday evening that drivers in dumping heavier snowfall amounts Toronto should expect a slow, slippery that were expected to range from 15 to commute Thursday as the storm dumps 30 centimetres in Nova Scotia and 15 up to 15 cm of snow on the city. With to 25 centimetres in southeastern New the wind chill, temperatures will get Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. down to -25 C, which could add to Wind gusts crept close to 70 kilometres problems by creating delays across the per hour in Charlottetown. city’s aging transit system. Environment Canada put the “If the snow band remains stationary entire provinces of Nova Scotia, for a long period of time, then 15 cm of Newfoundland and Prince Edward snow will be possible,” Environment Island under a blizzard, winter storm Canada said in a statement. “A snow or blowing snow warning, as well as squall warning could be issued.” southeastern New Brunswick. Environment Canada says there At least three universities and were two distinct phases to the all community college campuses storm that slammed parts of Atlantic cancelled classes for the day in Nova Canada Wednesday, closing schools Scotia. Schools also closed in Prince and government offices as well as Edward Island and there were flight disrupting travel throughout the region. cancellations at the Charlottetown Halifax Stanfield International Airport airport, the Moncton airport, the Saint cancelled about half of their flights John airport, and the St. John’s airport.

To Get The Best Value For Your Dollar Advertise In Fiji-Sun Times Canada 604.909.4088 www.fijitimescanada.com Canada News Friday January 24, 2014 29 Luongo, Sedin Won't Bring Families To Sochi Amid Security Concerns Roberto Luongo won't have any family friend and Wild teammate Zach Parise, joining him next month when he suits also advised his parents and relatives up for Canada at the Winter Olympics. not to come. He said the situation is The same goes for Sweden's Daniel "nerve wracking, that's for sure." Sedin. Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick The Vancouver Canucks teammates Kane's parents travelled to Vancouver are both concerned over security at the in 2010 to cheer for him and Team Games in Sochi, Russia, after a series USA. He said Wednesday his mother, of threats and terrorist attacks in the a sister and his girlfriend are planning region. to come to Russia, despite the safety Two suicide bombers killed 34 people in concerns. the southern Russian city of Volgograd "They understand what's going on," in December, and officials say they are Kane said. "It's their choice to go over hunting three more potential attackers there, and they wanted to. I'll take the -- including one believed to be in Sochi. support for sure." "It's definitely on my mind, I'm not Kane said he's not worried about going to lie," Luongo said after practice security in Sochi. on Wednesday. "I think we're all a little "You hear different things about it, so bit concerned. We're definitely going obviously you're going to think about to keep an eye on it over the next few it," he said. "But at the end of the day, weeks." the trip. not to think about it when things are what can we really do about it? It's not Sedin, who is set to compete for An Islamic militant group in Dagestan happening kind of close to there." our job to worry about that stuff. If Sweden along with his twin brother -- which is located about 500 kilometres Toronto Maple Leafs forward James something happens, it's completely out Henrik, said he was "absolutely" from Sochi -- claimed responsibility van Riemsdyk, who will suit up for of our control. If you're worrying about concerned about the news coming for the bombings in Volgograd in a the United States in Sochi, said back that, then your head's in the wrong out of Russia, including email threats video posted on Sunday. The video in December that American hockey place. I think we have to be worried on Wednesday against a handful of also contained a threat to strike the officials told him that security will be about going over going there and European countries set to participate at Olympics. "very tight." playing well as a country and a team the Olympics. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby voiced "I know they mentioned things about and enjoying your time over there, The threats were largely dismissed as a similar concerns to those of Luongo different actions they were going to too." hoax, but the concern over security in and Sedin to reporters in Pittsburgh on take as far as making sure everything's The same goes for Kane's teammate, Sochi is serious. Sunday. secure," he said. "It seemed like they Jonathan Toews, a member of Team "We talk about it quite a bit. It's nothing "Obviously everybody watches the were on top of all that." Canada. Toews said his parents and you can really joke about," said Sedin. news and knows that there's been Minnesota Wild defenceman Ryan girlfriend will be in Sochi, despite "that "It's in the back of your head for sure." things happening fairly close to there," Suter, who will also play for the thought in their head" about the danger. Luongo, the odds on favourite to start said Crosby, who will captain the Americans, said after practice "Everyone is doing everything they can for Canada in its first game Feb. 13 Canadian team. "From what we've Wednesday that his wife and two young to make sure there are no dangerous against Norway, and Sedin both said been told, I think they're going to do children won't be travelling to Russia. situations. I think our families will safety is the main reason their families everything they can to make sure it's The long trip is part of the reason, but be pretty close to where we are in the won't be travelling to Russia. safe and secure. We're going over to Suter said recent news about terrorist village so that'll be a little comfort," Sedin added that if family members play and focus on that. threats made the decision "a little bit Toews said. "We just have to enjoy it wanted to join him and his brother, he "It's not something everyone's totally easier." and be confident everything will be all would discourage them from making worried about, but I think it's hard Another American Olympian, Suter's right." Vancouver's Housing 2nd Least Affordable In World International survey gives city dubious distinction for 6th straight year Vancouver ranks second only to Hong "Will they have to adjust or change, Canadian housing as the most The study also cited a recent Royal Kong in having the least affordable provide greater incentives, provide overvalued among 20 OECD nations. Bank of Canada report. housing, according to Demographia's housing allowances that offset some of In addition to Vancouver, the three least "Detached housing, which is preferred 10th annual survey of 360 housing these differentials? Those are strategies affordable metropolitan markets in in Canada," it says, "now requires more markets in nine Western countries. that are used periodically now, that Canada were all in British Columbia: than 80 per cent of median household The survey divided median housing might increase," says Hemer. Victoria, Kelowna and the Fraser income, 2½ times the 32 per cent prices in Australia, Canada, Hong But UBC business professor Tsur Valley. recommended by Canada Mortgage Kong, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Somerville says the high cost of The country's most affordable markets and Housing for mortgage eligibility." Singapore, the U.K. and the U.S. housing in Vancouver may not be a bad were Moncton and Saint John in New against median gross household thing. Brunswick. income to come up with its ratings. 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contracts that you are willing to Continued From Last Week enforce. How Parents Can Help • Look to the web for resource If you discover that your child is being and support information about cyberbullied, talk to him or her about cyberbullying. any experiences you have had in your • If your son or daughter agrees, you childhood. This can help your child may also arrange for mediation feel less alone. Let your child know with a therapist or counselor at that it's not his or her fault, and that school who can work with your bullying says more about the bully child and/or the bully. than the victim. Talking to teachers or When Your Child Is the Bully school administrators also may help, Finding out that your kid is the one but take cues from your child. who is behaving inappropriately can Many schools, school districts, and be upsetting and heartbreaking. It's after-school clubs have established important to address the problem head protocols for responding to on and not wait for it to go away. cyberbullying; these vary by district Talk to your child firmly about his or and state. But before reporting the her actions and explain the negative problem, let your child know that you impact it has on others. Joking and plan to do so, as he or she could have teasing might seem OK, but it can hurt concerns about "tattling" and might people's feelings and lead to getting in prefer that the problem be handled trouble. Bullying — in any form — is privately. unacceptable; there can be serious (and Other measures to try: sometimes irrevocable) consequences • Block the bully. Most devices at home, school, and in the community have settings that allow you to if it continues. electronically block emails, IMs, Remind your child that the use of cell or text messages from specific phones and computers is a privilege. people. Sometimes it helps to restrict the use of • Limit access to technology. these devices until behavior improves. Although it's hurtful, many kids If you feel your child should have a cell who are bullied can't resist the phone for safety reasons, make sure it temptation to check websites or is a phone that can only be used for phones to see if there are new emergency purposes. Insist on strict messages. Keep the computer in parental controls on all devices if there a public place in the house (no is any history of your child making laptops in children's bedrooms, impulsive decisions when they are for example) and limit the use online. of cell phones and games. Some To get to the heart of the matter, companies allow you to turn off sometimes talking to teachers, text messaging services during guidance counselors, and other school certain hours. And, most websites officials can help identify situations and phones provide the option for that lead a kid to bully others. If your parental controls, which provide child has trouble managing anger, talk parents with access to their to a therapist about helping your son or children’s messages and online daughter learn to cope with anger, hurt, life. frustration, and other strong emotions • Know your kids' online world. in a healthy way. Check their postings and the sites Professional counseling often helps kids visit, and be aware of how kids learn to deal with their feelings they spend their time online. Talk and improve their confidence and to them about the importance of social skills, which in turn can reduce privacy and why it's a bad idea to the risk of bullying. If you're tech- share personal information online, savvy yourself, model good online even with friends. Encourage them habits to help your kids understand the to safeguard passwords. Write benefits and the dangers of life in the up cell phone and social media digital world. Read the Fiji Times Canada online www.fijitimescanada.com 32 www.fijitimescanada.com Your Health Friday January 24, 2014

Gall Bladder Pain Gallbladder pain definition Gallbladder pain is an all-inclusive (uses radioactive material) can measure term used to describe any pain due gallbladder emptying while an ERCP to disease related to the gallbladder. test uses an endoscope to place dye in The major gallbladder problems the ducts of the pancreas, gallbladder that produce gallbladder pain are and liver. Magnetic resonance imaging biliary colic, cholecystitis, gallstones, (MRI) is sometimes used to detail the pancreatitis, and ascending cholangitis. organ structures (liver, gallbladder, and A brief review of the gallbladder pancreas). The results of these tests anatomy and function may help help pinpoint the problem and establish readers better understand gallbladder the diagnosis. pain. The gallbladder is connected What is the treatment of gallbladder to the liver via ducts that supply bile pain? to the gallbladder for storage. These If you have no gallbladder pain (even bile ducts then form the common if you have gallstones but never had hepatic duct that joins with the cystic pain), you need no treatment. Some duct from the gallbladder to form the patients who have had one or two common bile duct that empties into the attacks may elect to avoid treatment. GI tract (duodenum). In addition, the Pain during an acute attack is often pancreatic duct usually merges with the treated with morphine. The definitive common bile duct just before it enters treatment is to remove the gallbladder the duodenum. Hormones trigger the (and/or the obstructing gallstones) by gallbladder to release bile when fat and surgery. Currently, the surgical method amino acids reach the duodenum after of choice is laparoscopic surgery, eating a meal, which facilitates the where the gallbladder is removed by digestion of these foods. instruments using only small incisions What are the causes of gallbladder in the abdomen. However, some pain? patients may require more extensive As stated previously, the major surgery. Usually, people do well once gallbladder problems that produce the gallbladder is removed. gallbladder pain are biliary colic, Women who are pregnant are treated cholecystitis, gallstones, pancreatitis, like women who are not pregnant, and ascending cholangitis. There are although pregnancy is a risk factor two major causes of pain that either for cholesterol gallstone development. originate from the gallbladder or Although supportive care is tried involve the gallbladder directly. They in women who are pregnant, acute are due to 1) intermittent or complete cholecystitis is the second most blockage of any of the ducts by common surgical emergency in gallstones; or 2) gallstone sludge and/ The symptoms are described below. trauma or burns; patients have severe pregnancy (appendicitis is the first). or inflammation that may accompany What are the symptoms associated symptoms and appear very ill. Home remedies irritation or infection of the surrounding with gallbladder pain? Pancreatitis: Gallstones from Home remedies include peppermint, tissues, when partial or complete Gallbladder pain may vary; many the gallbladder can block the alfalfa, apple cider vinegar, and others; obstruction of ducts causes pressure people with gallstones never pancreatic duct and cause pancreatitis you should check with your doctor and ischemia (inadequate blood supply experience pain. However, there are (inflammation of the pancreas) with before using these remedies. due to a blockage of blood vessels in some variations in gallbladder pain that upper abdominal pain that may radiate What are the complications of the area) to develop in the adjacent help the doctor to make a diagnosis. to the back, tender abdomen, more pain gallbladder pain? tissues. Biliary colic (intermittent duct after eating, with nausea and vomiting. The complications of gallbladder pain Gallstones usually form in the blockage): Sudden and rapidly Ascending cholangitis (or simply include discomfort with eating, poor gallbladder, but may form in any of increasing pain (ache or pressure) in cholangitis or infection of the biliary food intake, weight loss, electrolyte the ducts. When the gallbladder is the right upper abdomen or epigastric system) causes fever, abdominal pain, abnormalities, consumption of pain compressed (squeezed by musculature), area; some people will have pain jaundice and even hypotension (low medications, and disruption of daily bile usually goes out through the ducts radiating to the right shoulder and/ blood pressure), and confusion; it is a activities. However, complications into the GI tract; however, if gallstones or also develop nausea and vomiting. medical emergency. of gallbladder disease include bile or gallstone sludge is present, there can The pain usually subsides in about 1 How is the cause of gallbladder pain duct blockage, serious infections be partial or complete blockage of the to 5 hours although a mild ache may diagnosed? (empyema and gangrene of the ducts with pressure on the surrounding persist for about a day. The history and physical exam gallbladder), pancreatitis, peritonitis, tissue, sometimes enough to cause Cholecystitis (inflammation of helps to establish a presumptive and infrequently, cancer. local ischemia. Other processes such gallbladder tissue secondary to diagnosis. Murphy's sign (pain or Gallbladder pain is generally as trauma can cause gallbladder pain. duct blockage): severe steady pain temporary respiratory arrest on deep produced by of five problems, biliary Infection of the biliary ducts and the in the right upper abdomen that may right subcostal palpation) has been colic, cholecystitis, gallstones, and gallbladder, usually occurring after radiate to the right shoulder or back, estimated to be over 95% specific for pancreatitis. Causes of gallbladder gallstone obstruction also can cause abdominal tenderness when touched or acute cholecystitis. A few laboratory pain include intermitent blockage pain. pressed, sweating, nausea, vomiting, tests such as liver function tests, of ducts by gallstones or gallstone What is biliary colic? fever, chills, and bloating; discomfort lipase, amylase, complete blood count inflammation and/or sludge that also Biliary colic is a term used to lasts longer than with biliary colic. (CBC), and an abdominal X-ray are may involve irritation or infection of describe the type of pain related to Acalculous cholecystitis (no done to determine the exact problem is surrounding tissues, or when a bile the gallbladder, when the gallbladder gallstones) has similar symptoms causing the pain. Ultrasound can detect duct is completely blocked. Treatment contracts and the cystic duct is partially to cholecystitis but occurs as a gallstones, and CT scan may delineate of gallbladder depends on the cause, or completely blocked by a gallstone. complication of other problems like organ structural changes. A HIDA scan which may include surgery.

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Sunshine Lowers Blood Pressure And Slashes Risk Of Heart Attacks And Strokes PEOPLE could slash their risk of heart attacks and stroke by enjoying more sunlight, say scientists. They found regular doses of ultra- He said: “We know it is not the effect violet light – UVA – help reduce blood of vitamin D, as this takes longer to be pressure, a key trigger for both killer made in the body than the time frame diseases. of the experiment.” And the benefits of exposure to sunlight Strokes caused almost 50,000 deaths in ­outweigh the risks of skin cancer, they the UK in 2010, making it the fourth believe. largest cause of death after cancer, About a third of British adults have heart disease and respiratory disease, high blood pressure, known as the figures from the Stroke Association “silent killer” because there are often reveal. no obvious symptoms. About one in five strokes is fatal, Scientists at the universities of causing around seven per cent of Southampton and Edinburgh hope deaths in men and 10 per cent of deaths their work on the benefits of sunlight in women. could provide ways of preventing and Almost one in six men and one in treating potentially fatal conditions. 10 women dies from coronary heart They found UVA rays alter levels of disease, according to the British Heart nitric oxide in the body. This causes Foundation. The condition kills 74,000 blood vessels to dilate and reduces people each year, an average of 200 blood pressure. people a day. Martin Feelisch, professor of immediate fall in blood pressure. to wear sunblock even in the winter Professor Jeremy Pearson, BHF experimental medicine and integrative “It is known that reducing salt intake could increase the risk of high blood associate medical director, said: “This biology at Southampton, said: “As and body weight, and increasing both pressure, he added. “Blood pressure is a small study suggests how the shortened blood pressure drops, so does the risk fruit and vegetable consumption and continual risk factor for cardiovascular hours of sunshine in the north of of heart attacks and stroke. exercise, will have a meaningful impact disease, so even a small reduction is Europe may contribute to the known “It is a moderate drop, but we are on lowering blood pressure and therefore significant,” he said. seasonal increase in blood pressure and talking about a chronic effect and a risk of strokes and heart attacks.” “Well-meaning warnings to stay out risk of heart disease. Although this is small drop in blood pressure regularly GP Dr Ian Campbell, based in of the sun could be putting people at intriguing, much more work needs to can be significant. In fact, we think Nottingham added: “This is another increased risk.” be done.” the benefits of exposure to the sun far example of how being active and The latest findings tie in with earlier Some 9.6 million working days are lost outweigh the risks from skin cancer.” getting outdoors is very good for your research, which links blood pressure each year to staff suffering the “winter High blood pressure is the main risk health. and heart disease risk to seasonal blues”, a survey claims. factor for stroke, contributing to about “But it is important to stress that people changes in sunlight intensity. A fifth of British workers admit calling half of all cases, but is also linked to should keep up a healthy lifestyle Research also reveals that people in in sick when they feel down, with many heart attacks, heart failure and kidney and take appropriate advice about sunny parts of the world have lower showing signs of Seasonal Affective disease. medication where needed.” blood pressure and a lower risk of Disorder. Professor Graham MacGregor, Professor Feelisch said that although cardiovascular disease. Although They each miss work for an average chairman of Blood Pressure UK, the research was on healthy people, sunlight triggers the production of of four days a year because of the said: “This is a very interesting study the findings suggest sunlight may help Vitamin D in the body, Professor condition. Most said they felt more that suggests exposure to UV light those with already high blood pressure. Feelisch said this was not the reason depressed in winter, according to the – sunlight – may cause a small but Warnings to keep out of the sun and for reduced risk. survey carried out by Epson. Herbs, Berries And Red Wine Could Create Diabetes Barrier

Plant compounds in herbs, berries and vegetables, such as parsley, thyme insulin resistance is associated with reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes." red wine may protect against diabetes, and celery, while anthocyanins are Type 2 diabetes, so what we are seeing Chocolate contains another class of say scientists. abundant in dark coloured berries and is that people who eat foods rich in flavonoid called flavonols which have High intakes of the flavonoids are fruits, as well as red wine. these two compounds - such as berries, been linked to a reduced risk of heart linked to lower insulin resistance and Study leader Professor Aedin Cassidy, herbs, red grapes, wine - are less likely disease. better control of blood sugar, a study from the University of East Anglia, to develop the disease. Professor Tim Spector, director of has shown. said: "This is one of the first large-scale "We also found that those who ate the the TwinsUK study at King's College Both effects help stave off the onset of human studies to look at how these most anthocyanins were least likely to London, who took part in the research, Type 2 diabetes. powerful bioactive compounds might suffer chronic inflammation, which is said: "This is an exciting finding Researchers looked at the dietary reduce the risk of diabetes. associated with many of today's most that shows that some components of flavonoid consumption of almost 2000 "Laboratory studies have shown pressing health concerns including foods that we consider unhealthy like healthy women volunteers. these types of foods might modulate diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular chocolate or wine may contain some Glucose regulation, insulin resistance - an blood glucose regulation - affecting disease, and cancer. beneficial substances. inability to respond properly to the hormone the risk of Type 2 diabetes. But until In addition women who consumed the "If we can start to identify and separate insulin - and inflammation markers were now little has been known about how most flavones had improved levels these substances we can potentially also assessed from blood samples. habitual intakes might affect insulin of a protein called adiponectin which improve healthy eating. There are Two specific types of flavonoid, resistance, blood glucose regulation helps regulate a range of metabolic many reasons including genetics why flavones and anthocyanins, were both and inflammation in humans. processes, including glucose control. people prefer certain foods so we found to have benefits that could lessen "We found that those who consumed Prof Cassidy added: "What we don't should be cautious until we test them diabetes risk. plenty of anthocyanins and flavones yet know is exactly how much of these properly in randomised trials and in Flavones are found in herbs and some had lower insulin resistance. 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All's Well With SP Emraan Hashmi Off To Balasubrahmanyam's Health Canada Emraan Hashmi left for Toronto on to take his son abroad for further Wednesday evening to facilitate better treatment. treatment for his son Ayan. The actor's Accordingly, the actor has cancelled son was recently diagnosed with a his work appointments and is now kidney tumour. devoting all his time to Ayan's recovery. Says Emraan's uncle, producer Mahesh Adds Bhatt, `Emraan was supposed Bhatt, `We have consulted the best to start work on Vikram Bhatt's film, doctors for Ayan's treatment and Mr X by January 15 but we have now luckily for us, his prognosis look good. pushed it by a month. In fact, doctors tell us that in 99 percent Ayan will be admitted in one of the of cases, children diagnosed with first best children's hospitals in Toronto; stage cancer can be successfully cured.` both Emraan and wife Parveen will Ayan underwent surgery on January spend two weeks in Canada and then 15 after which the actor was advised return to Mumbai.`

S.P. Balasubrahmanyam's manager He didn't face any health-related has refuted rumors that the legendary problems there. He is doing fine and singer suffered breathing-related has urged all his fans to not believe in problems while performing in South rumours," Harnath, the 68-year-old's Africa last week. manager, said. The singer took to the stage at the ongoing On Sunday, rumours had surfaced that Indian International Film Festival of Balasubrahmanyam had difficulty in South Africa (IIFFSA) last Saturday. breathing after he finished performing Balasubrahmanyam was there to at the function. receive the Outstanding Achievement At the fest, Balasubrahmanyam-starrer in Indian Cinema Award as well as Telugu drama "Midhunam" was also perform at the function. screened. He had accompanied the "He was invited to South Africa to film's director Tanikella Bharani to the receive the award as well as perform. screening.

Salman Khan Is Janta Ka Real Star - Danny Denzongpa The Dabangg star certainly strikes a chord with his seniors Salman Khan seems to get along Whatever he says comes out from his extremely well with the veteran stars of heart. He is not tricky at all. We are Bollywood, be it Amitabh Bachchan, working almost two decades later and Mithun Chakraborty or then his Jai what is amazing is the fact that he is the Ho co-star Danny Denzongpa. His same guy, just a little older and a little seniors seem to adore him and are all bulked up. Absolutely same, despite the praises for the Dabangg Khan. Danny fact that he is such a big star. He calls in a recent interview said,“I did a film me Dannysan (as the Japanese would with Salman called Sanam Bewafa address you). He always had problems when he was a newcomer. He was with long dialogues in one shot and young, lean with deep set eyes and had was great at one-liners. He still loves just started building his body. There his one-liners. He has become such were these long ropes hanging down a huge star, that even if he sneezes from the ceiling on the set on which people react to that, which is fantastic. he would exercise. He is very down He is like the Amitabh Bachchan of the

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Manoj Kumar: I Played The Common Man And His Rise Through Politics Years Before Arvind Kejriwal Came The veteran actor talks about the new political revolution that is going to take place in India Manoj Kumar, who played powerful defeats the ex-king in elections. My roles as the quintessential common character was a man working in a man, says the Aam Aadmi government factory,” Kumar said. has to fulfill its promises as the youth The actor, real name Harikrishna have a lot of expectation from them. Giri Goswami, made his debut with The 76-year-old actor says he is ‘Fashion’ in 1957 but found success happy to see an awakening in people, with 1962 movie Hariyali Aur Raasta. especially the youth. In a career spanning more than four “The youth today are very aware and decades, Kumar starred in and directed the public anger is simmering. I believe hits like Upkaar, Purab Aur Paschim, Arvind Kejriwal and his party is the Shor, 10 Numberi and Kranti. first wave of Tsunami. For now, we Kumar credits his stardom to people don’t know what is behind it, whether but the actor is not very happy with the the current is strong. He has taken a step films that are being made today. and now he has to fulfill the promises “The race here is which picture is he made. Kejriwal is like a new shirt, selected for the Oscar though no he is yet to go through the wash,” picture has won anything there. To Kumar said in a recent interview. make our cinema international, we Kumar says he has already portrayed first need to make national movies. I the things that are happening in politics find there is no emphasis on story or today in his films Yaadgaar and Upkaar. emotions now. “I played the common man and his rise “We used to guarantee at least one through politics in my film Yaadgar week to our producer and distributor. years before Kejriwal came. He is 47 Today, the stars are charging crores but years behind me. In the film, I played they can’t guarantee even three days or a man who revolts and unmasks black the opening day houseful even though marketers, bad doctors and even some of them are brilliant actors.” Shah Rukh Khan Admitted To Is Sonu Nigam Planning Second Hospital Innings As An Actor Reportedly, the talented singer is planning to act again You will agree with us when we say him that he should start acting again,” that whenever Sonu Nigam has faced Aakashdeep was quoted by a leading the camera, it has been a total disaster. daily. The talented singer started his acting The director soon realised that Sonu career when he played the young Sunny is giving this suggestion a fair bit Deol in Betaab and followed it up with of thought, and he narrated the plot movies like Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi to Sonu. “He was instantly hooked Kahani, Kash Aap Hamare Hote and and gave his nod about 15 days ago. the recent one being Love In Nepal. Now the final script is being written But unfortunately (or fortunately for by a Delhi playwright, Saeed Alam, us!), most of these films failed and keeping Sonu in mind,” the filmmaker Sonu didn’t receive any appreciation further adds. from the masses for his acting skills, We wonder if Sonu’s second innings as after which he realised that acting is an actor will be successful. Anyway, you not his cup of tea. Sonu refused all the tell us. Do you want to see the singer as offers that had come his way, until now. an actor on the silver screen again? Yes, reportedly the music composer is returning to acting…we wonder why! Apparently, Sonu has given his nod for an upcoming project which is currently being scripted. Aakashdeep, who will be directing the film featuring Sonu, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, result, he was taken to the Nanavati said it all started when he managed to who is busy shooting for Farah Khan`s Hospital for immediate medical convince Sonu to sing a peppy number `Happy New Year`, has hurt himself on attention. Thankfully, the doctors on screen for his upcoming film, Santa the sets of the film. have ruled out any case of serious Banta Pvt. Ltd. The cast and crew of the film was injury and the actor is completely “He sung during a Diwali party on reportedly shooting at a Mumbai fine now. a cruise ship in Fiji. Noticing how 5-star hotel but the shooting came to a Apart from his close acquaintances, comfortable Sonu was in front of the halt when Shah Rukh injured himself SRK`s wife Gauri too was present with camera, his co-actors – including while shooting for a scene. As a him in the hospital. Boman Irani and Neha Dhupia – told 38 www.fijitimescanada.com Friday January 24, 2014

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Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (PG) *** Rogue Agent ! By Robert Waldman Stakes are sky high with the future of don't think he's got what it takes to save the world no less on the line in Jack the world. Better think again. Ryan: Shadow Recruit. The third actor What a surprise it is to see Kevin to play this coveted role Star Trek's Costner ( The Untouchables) return to Chris Pine ably takes control in this the silver screen as Thomas Harper, a smartly written espionage yarn from handsome man in a uniform if there Paramount Studios now exploding on ever was one. Equally impressive In Cineplex Odeon screens around B.C. a dual capacity is Kenneth Branagh, Do not expect Mother Russia to invite versatile as Russian industrialist Viktor these savvy filmmakers to The Kremlin Cherevin and the film's director to boot. to screen this film. Chances are they Inside Russia Jack Ryan: Shadow might not like the gist of the plot which Recruit works best. Stunning visuals centres on a devious plan to topple of Moscow's magnificent historic America aided and abetted by the buildings unfold like the ultimate Russians. Out to stop them (hopefully) travelogue while the hectic assault on is rookie agent Jack Ryan. The United States is timely and on New on the block Chris Pine is edge of your seats stuff. wonderfully introduced to this role as Tension packed Jack Ryan: Shadow we see his background and backbone Recruit is an exciting 105 minute trip develop into a lethal, though at times to the movies that author/creator Tom somewhat reluctant, killing machine. Clancy should have been justly proud James Bond or Jason Bourne this guy to witness. Too bad he passed away simply isn't. No martinis for this hero last year and was unable to witness the hero in the making as often you just outcome. Jai Ho Casts and credits: Eros International and Sohail Khan Actors: Salman Khan, Tabu, Daisy Productions. Shah, Sana Khan, Danny Denzongpa, Jai Ho is about a strictly honourable Nadira Babbar, Genelia Dsouza, Suniel man who is fighting lonely against Shetty, Naman Jain, Mahesh Thakur, corruption and injustice prevailing in Resham Tipnis, Ashmit Patel, Yash the society. This man has a fundamental Tonk, Haroon Qazi, Mohnish Bahl, principle that help as many people Mahesh Manjrekar, Mukul Dev, Aditya as he can. Help somebody and then Pancholi, Sharad Kapoor, Pulkit request that person to help others, Samrat, Tulip Joshi, Varun Badola, thus forming an ever growing circle of Vatsal Sheth, Nauheed Cyrusi, Vikas people helping each other. Bhalla, Bruna Abdulla, Sudesh Lehri, In a strange twist of fate, Jai (Salman Santosh Shukla Khan) who is an ex army officer finds Producers: Sunil A. Lulla, Sohail Khan himself standing against a powerful Directors: Sohail Khan politician and his nasty family. But, Banner: Eros International, Sohail he will not shy away from a battle, Khan Productions however bloody it may get. He firmly Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty, believes that you do not have to wear Mithoon, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Arko a uniform to serve your country. Pravo Mukherjee, Anupam Amod Geeta (Tabu), Jai's sister, realises the Synopsis: horrific consequences Jai and the rest Jai Ho is an upcoming Bollywood of their family. Hence, she forcefully action dama movie to be released on convinced Jai to make peace with 24th January, 2014. Salman Khan and the politician. But when this leads to Tabu (as Salman Khan's sister) are in humiliation being heaped on him, Jai the main lead and Daisy Shah, Nadira loses his cool and declares all out war. Babbar, Genelia Dsouza, Suniel Shetty, It is an unequal war - one side stand the Naman Jain, Mahesh Thakur, Ashmit politician with his numerous henchmen Patel, Sana Khan, Mohnish Bahl, and on another side is Jai - alone. Mahesh Manjrekar, Mukul Dev, Aditya But unknown to him, a silent revolution Pancholi, Sharad Kapoor and Tulip is taking place. The voiceless public, Joshi are some of the other characters he has helped in the past, is gathering in the movie. force. It finally has a voice and this Jai Ho is inspired from a Telgu Movie voice cannot - will not be silenced. - Stalin, and is directed and produced Jai Ho is the resounding sound of victory. by Sohail Khan and co-produced by Hence, Jai Ho is the warrior cry of Sunil A. Lulla under the banner of someone determined to win at all cost. www.fijitimescanada.com Friday January 24, 2014 41

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Women love to Ask for her opinion - whether it is about be with men who are amiable and there buying a new car or simply about what is no better way to tell her that you are you should wear to office. By doing a true gentleman than to thank her for this, you are not just asserting that her being the person that she is. Tell her opinion is important to you, but also that your life is beautiful only because that you respect her views. And if you she is a part of it. Don't be surprised if are still in doubt, just remember that you find her blushing. women love to express their views on Amit Malhotra, 24, a sales executive whatever it may be - so let her speak says, "A year ago, I just told my for longer than you may want to hear girlfriend how special she is to me and and let her be the diva who knows it how lucky I feel to have her in my life all! and she was thrilled to hear that. 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Beware: Five Deadly Diet Mistakes SUPER foods, fried foods and trans fats, what you are and aren't meant to eat is harder to keep track of than getting a daily workout. Here are body+soul's top tips for years ago. avoiding the five most common diet Solution: Eat your larger meal at traps. lunchtime and stick to soups and salads Are you guilty of these common food if you find yourself eating after 8pm. mistakes? Fortunately, they're mistakes 5. Eating too quickly easily fixed. Long gone are the days when a leisurely 1. Eating too light a breakfast meal was enjoyed over an hour or While eating breakfast is a good more each evening. Unfortunately, thing nutritionally, the wrong balance eating fast also appears to lead to over- of nutrients can leave you prone to consumption as it takes time for the overeating later in the day or cause body to register it is full. excessive hunger mid-morning. Why does it happen? Too many Why does it happen? Popular breakfast commitments and overwhelming cereals and plain toast with spread schedules have meant that eating meals are quick but carbohydrate-heavy can become just another thing on the breakfast options. Ideally we need to to-do list. add protein and use low-GI breads and Solution: Aim to spend at least 20 breakfast cereals for sustained fullness minutes sitting down to enjoy your throughout the morning. meal. Practise putting your knife and Solution: Add an egg, baked beans or lunch, or make an effort to order extra a number of hours are interpreted by fork down in between each mouthful cheese to your toast in the morning or sides when eating out to make sure the body as constant eating, which can and chewing each mouthful 20 times. add some protein powder to your milk you get at least one cup of salad or disrupt the body's natural hunger and Studies have shown you can eat up to to increase the protein content of your vegetables with your meal. fullness signals and lead to weight gain. 500 kilojoules less per meal simply by breakfast. 3. Too much coffee Solution: Aim for just one or two milk- slowing down. 2. Not enough vegetables at In controlled amounts, coffee has few based coffees a day, and try and drink Food tip lunchtime side effects and may even have some them with meals. Stick to plain black You've arrived home late and need a Salads and vegetables are packed with health benefits, but consumed at the coffee or green tea in between. quick, easy meal. Unfortunately, many water and dietary fibre, which help to wrong time, with too much milk and 4. Eating dinner too late quick options, including frozen meals, bulk up your diet and keep you full. sugar, coffee can become excessive It is common for families to eat at 9pm or noodles and pasta dishes, are not the Why does this happen? Plain kilojoules we do not need. even 10pm but the body should have 10 to best choices. sandwiches, sushi and soups tend to be Why does this happen? Drinking 12 hours without food overnight for body- Instead, try to base quick meals light in protein and vegetables, leaving coffee with colleagues is an enjoyable weight regulation and appetite control. around vegetables and lean protein to you looking for something extra after pastime at work; a coffee break helps Why does it happen? Busy lifestyles keep fuel intake lower at night. Good you have finished your lunch. to break up the day and appears to be and long commutes are just two of the options include a barbecue and salad, Solution: Always carry a carrot, celery a relatively harmless habit. The issue reasons we are getting home and eating potatoes stuffed with tuna, omelets and or capsicum with you to snack on with is that milk-based coffees sipped over our meals much later than we did 20 crumbed fish with frozen veggies. Drink Coconut Water For Top Four Foods To Stay Alert At Glowing Skin Work Got dull, lifeless skin? While skin texture is mostly hereditary, Soon after lunch, people experience afternoon slump. Citrus fruits or dark there is a lot you can do to improve it. chocolates can help you in being more productive at work. The effect of diet is seriously sugar free. There are also studies which Chips from the vending machine or stimulate alertness. Eat an orange, and underestimated in beauty care. While say that coconut water dabbed on skin cookies your co-worker baked are not you also benefit from vitamin C. consumption of fruits and fruit juices has a positive effect. However, there what your brain needs. Below is a list Water: Just about every system in the is said to be good for the skin, it is best are no studies to prove this. of food items to keep you alert: body suffers when we're dehydrated, to avoid oily and masala rich foods. Well, drink coconut water every day Dark chocolate: When you eat dark including the brain. 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TI MES TIMES SPORTS Fifa Says World Cup Stadium In Brazil's Curitiba Is Very Late And An 'Emergency Situation' FIFA has told officials in Curitiba they the south of the country is all the more have until February 18 to prove they perplexing because the stadium is one can get their stadium ready for the of the few built in Brazil during the World Cup or risk exclusion from the last two decades and is merely being tournament. refurbished for the 2014 tournament. The 43,000-seater Arena da Baixada is The venue is one of the least expensive so far behind schedule that FIFA does of the 12 grounds at a cost of 326 not know when it might be ready and million reais ($156.77 million). Four the organisation's secretary general said group games will take place there and he will decide in three weeks whether world champions Spain are to be based to drop the city from the tournament. in the city. Spain take on Australia The Socceroos are scheduled to play there on June 23. their final Group B match against Spain However, the reform has been plagued at the stadium on June 23. by delays. Valcke convinced Atletico "As you can imagine, the current in August to abandon plans to install a situation of the stadium is not something retractable roof because there was not we really appreciate," Jerome Valcke enough time. told reporters on a visit to the ground. Judicial authorities ordered work to be "The stadium is not only late, it is very, halted in October because of alleged very late. risk to construction workers. A month "If you don't have a stadium you later, city councillors launched an can't have games," he added. "It is an investigation into allegations of over- emergency situation." is behind schedule. "We hope the measures announced charging and corruption. Brazil's sports minister said his Australia's FFA says it has major will ensure that Curitiba's readiness Airports and public transportation are government would do everything to concerns for Socceroos fans travelling will be confirmed by the 18 February also a huge problem as Brazil prepares avoid the potential embarrassment. to Curitiba who may already have deadline." to host the tournament for the first time "All our efforts are focused on taking booked flights and accommodation. Refurbishments also delayed since 1950. the measures that will guarantee the "FFA has noted FIFA's comments that One of the six, the Arena das Dunas in At least five host cities will not Parana stadium is in the 2014 World Curitiba's World Cup stadium is only Natal, is due to be handed over to FIFA complete the promised bus lanes, tram Cup," Aldo Rebelo said after meeting 90 per cent complete and missed the on Thursday. systems or metro lines they promised. with president Dilma Rousseff and initial December 31 deadline and will The Corinthians Arena which is due to Civil aviation authorities admitted the head of the International Olympic seek advice from FIFA on the issue," host the opening match in Sao Paulo on Monday that visitors to Fortaleza, Committee Thomas Bach. an FFA spokesman said in a statement. will not be ready until April 15 after where Brazil plays its second match The stadium is only 88.8 per cent "The prospect of matches being moved a fatal accident set construction back against Mexico, will arrive at an complete, according to owners Atletico from Curitiba raises serious concerns, by months. The World Cup's opening airport whose terminal building will Paranaense. It was supposed to be particularly for Socceroo fans who game between Brazil and Croatia is be built from canvas because the ready in December but like five other have secured tickets and made flight scheduled to be held there on June 12. proposed new structure will not be grounds due to be finished last month it and hotel bookings. The delay at the Arena da Baixada in ready in time. Plan Drawn At Workshop The future for football in Fiji looks simple one to follow and it is going to bright as a four year plan to take football give more guidance and direction to to greater heights was drawn during the the chief executive officer.” FIFA /Fiji Football Association Long Turner adds that the involvement of the Term development planning workshop various football stakeholders was vital last weekend at the Tanoa International for the planning. Hotel in Nadi. “It has been a very positive workshop Fiji FA district affiliates, vice presidents, and I was very pleased. The district technical and administration staff officials were being listened to and it attended the three-day workshop which has been confirmed that the districts was led by FIFA development officer are willing to work with Fiji FA,” he Glenn Turner. said. Turner says the objective of the Nadi FA vice president Mohd Hafiz and workshop was to draw up a plan which chief executive officer Salen Kumar will be followed by Fiji FA in the next who were in attendance believe this four years. workshop is a positive step towards the “It has to be or otherwise it will be development of football in Fiji. making no sense going through the “The three-day workshop was a very whole process. The plan will now educational one and will assist the be reviewed and some amendments district associations to work with Fiji will be made over the period of four FA in the development of football and years but this plan has to be a tool for administration. Nadi FA will take on the staff working, president and the board of all that was discussed at the executives because it is there plan,” workshop,” Kumar said. Turner said. Ba FA president Rishi Kumar labelled “It is not my plan. My role is to the workshop as a successful one and Fiji FA chief executive officer executive committee for approval facilitate in terms of assisting in the has called on for more workshops and Bob Kumar says the plan will be before being implemented in the documentation. The plan will be a seminars. documented and presented to the football system. 46 www.fijitimescanada.com Friday January 24, 2014

TI MES TIMES SPORTS Jay Demerit's Re-Signing Offers Whitecaps Some Stability Jay DeMerit got the deal he wanted DeMerit's primary personal goal is to Monday and provided the troubled remain healthy for the entire season Vancouver Whitecaps with some after he was injured while going up stability at the same time. for a header early in the 2013 season The team's captain signed a new opener against Toronto FC. Robinson contract after protracted negotiations. said the central defender's ability to The deal eased some of the pressure shine after he recovered and became "a on the Whitecaps caused by MLS's rock again" late in the campaign is not 2013 top scorer Camilo's departure a concern. to a Mexican team and uncertainty "I think (his comeback) shows a surrounding the availability of 2014 little bit about his comport," said first-round draft choice Andre Lewis. Robinson. "Everybody wrote him off "Negotiations are never easy," said — and maybe me included — last year DeMerit. "I'm just happy that we got because he had an horrific injury on the (the deal) done." first day of the season." DeMerit who has made a strong Robinson said DeMerit's re-signing recovery after missing most of last will help the team go in "the right season with a torn Achilles tendon direction" and deal with the uncertainty suffered in the first game, will suit up that has arisen in wake of Camilo's for the fourth year of Vancouver's MLS departure and confusion about whether existence. The 34-year-old's re-signing field," he said. "I came here for a reason "What you have to consider is that Lewis, a 19-year-old Jamaican who was anticipated after he and the club three years ago, and that was to help we're all in this together. And, when was chosen seventh overall in the MLS expressed a desire to extend his contract develop soccer in North America and you have that, then you realize that SuperDraft, will play in MLS this year. late last season, but negotiations took help develop the Vancouver Whitecaps certain players aren't here anymore "We want players that want to be at longer than he expected. as an MLS franchise. and you don't dwell on those things the club," said Robinson. "(DeMerit) Terms of the contract were not "What this contract does is solidify that anymore, and the easier it is to move wants to be at the club and we want disclosed, but DeMerit indicated it for the future." forward. (him) be at the club, and that's why he does not extend beyond one year. He also felt it was important to give "And what we have to do here is move continues to be at the club. For growth "Ultimately, for me, I'm at an age where the Caps some stability after Camilo's forward." in any type of club, you need stability, I have to go one year at a time," said departure. The Brazilian striker bolted But the Caps still must address the and (DeMerit) is part of that stability." DeMerit. "At this stage of my career, the team to train with Queretaro of nagging question of which newcomers Lewis, who has expressed a strong to there is no such thing as a long-term Mexico's top league and then angered will move the club ahead. In contrast play for Vancouver, has already signed deal. There are only short-term deals." team officials by donning his new to Toronto FC, the Whitecaps have not with the lower-tier New York Cosmos. DeMerit, who joined Vancouver after squad's jersey before a transfer deal made any star acquisitions since Carl But Robinson said he expects that playing in England and has been the was completed last week. Robinson, who has never been a head the midfielder will be at Vancouver's Whitecaps' captain since their MLS "As the leader for (our) club, I have to coach before, replaced the fired Martin upcoming training camp. inception, said he had to confirm that provide stability," he said. "That's part Rennie. "I think there's an agreement between he was "still here because of the right of my role, definitely, in these types of "There's no secret that we still need to Major League Soccer and the Cosmos reasons." situations." make a few more additions that will (for Lewis to join the Whitecaps)," said DeMerit's reasons included a desire to DeMerit has often praised Camilo help the character of this club and Robinson. "We're looking forward to remain in the Vancouver area. He is for his unique shooting and scoring help the experience of this club," said having him in camp once his visa arrives." married to retired Canadian Olympic abilities. But the captain contended that DeMerit. "But I think that the nucleus Notes: Robinson said central defender snowboard cross gold medallist Camilo's absence will not affect the is there (in) both older and younger Andy O'Brien has overcome injuries Ashleigh McIvor and plans to live in Whitecaps, who missed the playoffs players that are here and have already that kept him out of the lineup for the region well beyond his playing in 2013 even though the former contributed. Now, it's just (about) much of last season and will be ready days. Vancouver star scored 22 goals. making sure that we add to that and for training camp. … Players will "What this does is commit me to the "I'm sure the message from day one all the guys contribute in their own undergo physicals Saturday and begin future of being in B.C., whether it's will be: Everyone who is here is here way and make sure that we can have a the on-field portion of their training on the playing field or off the playing and the past is the past," said DeMerit. successful season." camp Monday.

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