THE US FIJI TIMES World’s Largest Fiji Newspaper Out Of Republic of Fiji April 2019 Monthly Publication - Subscription Available Pages 68 Volume: 178 FIJI BORN PIONEERING MIDDLE EAST MOTORING WRITER JOINS THE WOMEN’S WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR (WWCOTY) JURY The Women’s World Car of the Year magazine, a role she has held for the cies and contributes Motoring articles to is originally from the Coral Coast in Awards recently selected Shereen Shab- past 16 years. Executive Women, Capital Business, 800 the Fiji Islands. She has a Bachelor of nam from Dubai as a jury to represent In addition to that, she is a prolific Lifestyle, Trending Business Insights and Mass Communications (BA), a second the Middle East for the prestigious WW- luxury and lifestyle motoring writer for MADAME magazine. Bachelor in Human Sciences degree and COTY awards. Shereen is the Editor- various publications around the world, Shereen is based in Dubai in the United her Masters in World Literature. in-Chief of the Millennium Millionaire writes for leading regional (GCC) agen- Arab Emirates (UAE) and in Spain but Continued on Page 13 Fiji Born Fans Demand Chief Raman: Usft Presence Enhancing In Usa Fijian Safety Through Soccer Technology See Page 11 See Page 12 FLYING HIGH ON LOW FARES - SEE PAGE 4 Rajtravel.net THE US FIJI TIMES April 2019 Vol. 178 4 THE US FIJI TIMES THE US FIJITIMES Phone: 650-918-0769 Direct: (510) 931-9107 Email: [email protected] www.usfijitimes.org facebook/usfijitimes Fiji Government Information Center Fax Number: 310-531-8789 TOURISM FIJI THE AMERICAS E-mail: [email protected] 5777 West Century Boulevard, Suite 220, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Telephone: (310) 568 1616 Toll Free: 1-800-YEA-FIJI (1-800-932-3454) Fax: Website: www.fijiembassydc.com (310) 670 2318 Email: [email protected] www.fijime.tv Email: [email protected] Solo Mara Ambassador to the United States of America. 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The US Fiji Times tions, they are taking up their vibrant community, so despite of USA. as the top newspaper being understands that like in any oth- challenges very effectively. the paper being issued free the published outside of Fiji for er field there is competition and The marketing strategy handled expectation of the community The feedback has been over- the Fiji American commu- competing with by the Publisher Rocky Ali is is very high. The coverage of whelming in this regard and it nity and all over the world. the hallmark of the papers cur- all major events is a must for has become a trend for many “The largest newspaper out of rent strength. Despite lacking the paper and it is very proud organizations to rely on USFT The paper’s popularity has Fiji” has been a difficult task for the front line journalist exper- to be associated with major in reaching the desired suc- grown immensely in recent newer publications. This is not tise he makes up for the defi- organizations to see that their cess with adequate coverage. years due to its critical ap- because of its magnitude and ciency with the sheer ability to functions are properly cov- proach in impressing the need coverage but because of its sta- keep the media wagon rolling. ered with pictures and stories. The paper will strive to serve for charitable organizations to bility and growth capabilities. the community with the best of rise up in all occasions to help His insatiable love to be in- The paper is being also sent to its ability and assures the com- Fiji and the people back home. The writers of the paper volved with the community countries like Fiji, NZ, Aus- munity that there will be quality Visitors from around comprise some of Fiji’s best. to cherish in this very noble tralia, Canada, England and reporting at all times. the world have commended the Even though they are not cause is worthy of higher rec- Sweden for Fijians abroad to paper on its stand to serve the too visible in social func- ommendation. We have a very also get the feel of the luxuries WE have noticed that some pictures that appear in the US Fiji Times have been reproduced in some other newspapers, magazines and web sites. Please note that all contents of the US Fiji Times are copyrighted and cannot be reproduced in any form without the permission of the US Fiji Times by contacting them at [email protected] Read Online : facebook.com/usfijitimes THE US THE FIJI US FIJITIMES TIMES October April 2019 - 2018 Vol. 178 Vol. 171 THE US FIJI TIMES 3 THE US FIJI TIMES April 2019 Vol. 178 THE US FIJI TIMES April 2019 Vol. 178 GO FIJI GO 4 THE US FIJI TIMES THE US FIJI TIMES April 2019 Vol. 178 THE US FIJI TIMES 5 Local News VINNY LEADS TEAM USA ALL STARS TO PACIFIC CUP 2019 For the fifth time in row, Ra Buksh, Vinny as he is com- “ Vinny is one of the few Fiji with only $50 in his pocket, ents and family and to also born and top Sacramento Ho- monly known, has for the past born people whom we can is amongst the few successful spend time on his farm in Viti- telier Vineshwar Goundar, many years spent his personal always rely on and that his Fiji business entrepreneurs in ri in the Province of Ra. will be leading Team USA All resources and finances in fa- ability to assist the boys and the USA who have for the past Together with his close buddy Stars to the 2019 Pacific Cup cilitating for the accommoda- officials has been recognized decades risen dramatically in Rocky, they continue to sup- to be held in New Zealand. tion and welfare of Team USA over the years, and that it will establishing high benchmarks port the underprivileged com- Described as a very humble All Stars, a commitment that be very hard to replace such in the Hotel Industry as busi- munities in Fiji by helping to and caring Fijian by close has attracted many football a good hearted and caring Fi- ness owners and also takes feed children in need. friend and fellow Team official players and supporters to the jian”. time from his busy business and CEO/Publisher Rocky Ali Team. Vinny who arrived in the USA commitments to visit his par- THE US FIJI TIMES April 2019 Vol. 178 THE US FIJI TIMES April 2019 Vol. 178 GO FIJI GO 6 THE US FIJI TIMES Fiji News PM Bainimarama To Be Chief Guest For Outrigger Walks For Kids cluding a $20,000 pledge from The walk will begin at Out- the Attorney-General, Aiyaz rigger Fiji Beach Resort and Sayed-Khaiyum. The funds continue through Sunset Strip, helped to purchase a four-wheel Korotogo, along the Queens drive vehicle for the teachers at Highway, across the Melrose the Special School. This is an Bridge and past Sigatoka Town initiative of the Outrigger Fiji before finishing at Sigatoka Sales and Marketing and Reser- Special School. Participants vations team. “The day is dedi- will gather at 6.45am for a brief- cated to fostering a greater sense ing at the resort lobby with the of partnership within the Siga- walk starting at 7am. All partici- toka community and the pro- pants will be welcomed at the motion of a healthy lifestyle,” finish line at Sigatoka Special Mrs Bali said. “All funds raised School by students and teachers from this year’s walk will go and presented with certificate, towards assisting the children at prizes, giveaways, games and the Sigatoka School for children activities to mark the event. with special needs as well as Mrs Bali said people wishing Prime Minister Voreqe Baini- event is held to raise money to event, slated for April 6, would the development of schools in to donate to the cause could do marama will be chief guestdur- improve education in the Nad- be held in partnership with the the province. “Participants will so via the Outrigger Fiji Beach ing the 5th annual Outrigger roga-Navosa Province. Resort Sigatoka Special School. include resort guests and staff, Resort WALK FOR KIDS Fiji Beach Resort ‘Walk for front office manager Salote Bali Last year, the 10-kilometre local business partners and other 2019 gofundme page. Kids”next month’.The annual said yesterday that this year’s Walk for Kids raised $47,000,in- tourism stakeholders”. Mechanical Issues Force Fiji Air- ways Flight To Return To Nadi Fiji Airways flight FJ413 Na- di-Auckland service tonight had to return shortly after takeoff due to mechanical issues with the aircraft. In a statement, a Fiji Airways Spokesperson said: “The flight crew returned the aircraft to Nadi in the interest of safety.” Guests are being ac- commodated in Nadi and will fly on another Fiji Airways ser- vices to Auckland tomorrow, the spokesperson said. LTA, Police, Rental Cars Body To Work Together The Police and Land Trans- from the West have raised is the the Police should be doing to said Mr Sami.