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THE US FIJI TIMES World’s Largest Fiji Newspaper Out Of Republic of Fiji July 2019 Monthly Publication - Subscription Available Pages 52 Volume: 181 SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Virgin Hotels San Francisco Grand Opening Party San Francisco’s elite painted the town Virgin Red on night of May 23rd to com- memorate the Grand Opening of Virgin Hotels San Francisco, the latest hotel to debut from Sir Richard Branson’s brand of Luxury lifestyle hotels. The man behind this magnificent addition to the San Fran- cisco Skyline is Jay Singh, a San Francis- co based Commercial Real Estate Devel- oper and Hotelier. Born in Fiji, Singh was educated at Fiji’s Marist Brothers High School before he ventured to San Fran- cisco during the late 1980s. He has since built his company, Para- digm Hotels Group, and his reputation on developing world class hotels throughout California, especially in Downtown San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Napa Wine Val- ley, and Santa Barbara. Not only are these cities some of the most sought-after real estate in the United States, but also are known to have some of the highest barriers of entry to build. The opening party was kicked off the moment Sir Richard Branson arrived clad in a retro red Beatles military jacket accom- panied by revelers in an authentic Burn- From Left: Alexis Singh, Krystal Singh, Monica Singh, Jay Singh , Raul Leal (CEO of Virgin Hotels) & Mrs. Leal ing Man Art Car. This over-the-top event transformed the property from the ground floor all the way up to the hotel’s expan- sive rooftop. Attendees were greeted with psychedelic projections luring them into the hotel, where entertainers outfitted in Burning Man-esque costumes guided them into a sensory stimulating evening. Those enjoying this soiree also included a myriad of celebrities: singer-songwriter Ashlee Simpson Ross, actor and musician Evan Ross, singer, actor and producer Lance Bass, singer-songwriter Ryan Cabrera, and actor Jonathan Goldsmith and Amer- ican stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle. The event tapped the Virgin’s brand music roots as it featured DJ sets from HAIM, SimiHaze, Alexandra Richards and DJ Sobe. Each corner of the hotel that night was adorned truly uniquely to inspire a eu- phoric experience. Directly across from Moscone Center and only blocks away from Heart of Union Square, this particular Virgin Hotel has several other elements that should keep it on any San Francisco tourist’s or native’s list. (You don’t need to be staying there, in other words.) From ground floor lobby to its rooftop bar, the hotel racks up style points, with a passion for food and beverage, music and culture, and socializing infused into every nook and cranny. Continue Page 5 THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 4 THE US FIJI TIMES

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continued from page 1 Yet, it is details in each inch but also a trendy ambiance for Everden was already hotspot Francisco will deliver the New Hotels Brands, following the of the hotel that makes this an upscale yet casual meal. The in the cool grey city as the DJ York or LA Style-glamour to corporate-owned Virgin Hotel particular hotel truly inimi- Funny Library Coffee Shop, had its own maddening crowd this vibrant city, with its own Chicago in 2015. This stylish table: the purple plush velvet also located on the ground dancing until the wee hours trendy San Francisco twist. San Francisco outpost joins banquettes in the Shag Room floor, features a variety of overlooking the San Francisco Each space is a thoughtful in- a constellation of other new (name after the carpeting), hand-selected books for guests cityscape. termix of food and beverage hotels opening soon in Nash- Virgin Red guest room doors, to enjoy as they sip on actor with music and programming, ville, Dallas, New York, Wash- and retro Smeg Refrigerators Hugh Jackman’s Laughing “We are excited that this ho- providing a vibrant, inclusive ington, D.C., New Orleans, in each room. Man Coffee. The hotel’s pièce tel allows San Francisco to environment for travelers and Silicon Valley, Palm Springs, de résistance, however, is the once again experience Virgin locals alike.” Edinburgh, Las Vegas, with The Commons Club is the over 4500-square-foot indoor Brand, after Virgin America The Virgin Hotel San Francis- others on the horizon. restaurant on the ground floor, and outdoor swanky rooftop Airlines was bought out ” Jay co is not only the first in to be serving customers with not restaurant bar, Everdene. Singh proudly states, ‘’We licensed, but also the second only sublime food and drinks, Even before the opening party, are sure that Virgin Hotel San property opened in the Virgin

THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 GO FIJI GO 6 THE US FIJI TIMES Fiji News Fiji Navy actively working to identify vessels that are ‘high value targets’ for bringing hard drugs into the country The Fiji Navy through the cases where cocaine and meth- Maritime Surveillance and Res- amphetamine have been found cue Coordination Centre and on yachts in Fiji waters. One patrols is actively working to prominent case is where Aus- identify vessels that are ‘high tralian national, John Nikolic value targets’ for bringing hard was jailed last year for import- drugs into the country and is ing 12.9 kilograms of cocaine sharing that information with and 34.4 grams of methamphet- Police and the Fiji Revenue and amine with an estimated value Customs Service. The Fiji Mar- of $30 million. In March this itime Surveillance and Rescue year, Police through the help of Coordination Centre has state a member of the public found of the art technology that allows an underwater transponder in it to monitor what is coming the Lomaiviti Group within the into Fiji waters and also help range of an area where drugs in search and rescue operations. had been found. A dive team Centre Director, Lieutenant led by Police Commissioner Si- Sairusi Colati says they do have tiveni Qiliho searched the area out at sea when they get certain found in the Lau Group, Savusa- eas. Lieutenant Colati is part of indications that drugs are com- after suspecting the underwater indicators and that has previ- vu, Taveuni and Lomaiviti. 45 a Narcotics Workshop at Tanoa ing in through yachts from in- transponder may have been al- ously led to some successful bars were found in Lau, 7 bars in Plaza Hotel in Suva this week ternational waters and share this legedly used to give coordinates seizures which included the dis- Taveuni, 1 bar in Savusavu and which will address all aspects information with Police and the for a drop off and pick up point covery of parcels of cocaine in 36 bars in Lomaiviti. Authori- of the worldwide drug problem Fiji Revenue and Customs Ser- for drugs. Lieutenant Colati says coastal areas. In August last year ties have also engaged the help but with solutions specifically vice. There have been numerous they are also conducting patrols at least 89 bars of cocaine were of village headmen in coastal ar- for Fiji. Proposal To Remove Fiji Media Industry Develop- ment Authority (MIDA) Proves Futile In Parliament Opposition member Viliame who do complain to MIDA, a Gavoka yesterday proposed the number of these issues are actu- complete removal or withdrawal ally resolved between the me- of the $150,000 budget alloca- dia organisations and the actual tion to the Media Industry De- complainant.” The motion was velopment Authority (MIDA). defeated when only 24 members Mr Gavoka said: “At a time voted in support of it while the when we are tightening our remaining 26 voted against and belts, cutting back on expenses, one did not vote. The salary of I do not see why we should put MIDA Board Chairman Ashwin money and funds towards this Raj, who is also the Director body that I would brand as a of the Human Rights and Anti- ‘toothless tiger.” In response, Discrimination Commission, Minister for Economy Aiyaz was also brought up by SO- SayedKhaiyum said MIDA DELPA MP Asaeri Radrodro. dealt with a lot of issues which Mr Radrodro questioned wheth- did not hit the public limelight. er a person chairing positions “Before they had said MIDA in two organisations would be had too much power now they paid a salary from both parties. receive any salary from MIDA. so, if for example you are the board of another entity then any are saying MIDA is a toothless Mr Sayed-Khaiyum replied that “There are no allowances as Director of the Human Rights allowances that are paid needs tiger,” Mr SayedKhaiyum re- Mr Raj was paid by the Human such,” he said. “Wherever you Commission, you are fully em- to go to the organisation, not to marked. “There are individuals Rights Commission and did not have a substantive appointment, ployed there, and you sit on a you individually.” Zero tolerance on corporal punishment is not a threat but a policy The zero tolerance of corpo- to instill values to children in ral punishment for students in a classroom will be dealt with Fiji is not a threat but a policy by the Ministry. She stresses that teachers and parents should that the Ministry has zero toler- protect. This was highlighted ance for corporal punishment by the Minister for Education, and as times have changed, the Rosy Akbar while addressing counselling process in place parents and teachers during the is there to discipline students Early Childhood Week celebra- and protect teachers. She adds tions at Rambisessar Primary children have their rights, and School in Nausori last night. educators and parents need to Akbar says teachers found using find other means to discipline corporal punishment as a way their children. THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 THE US FIJI TIMES 7

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From Left : Officer Jiten Singh, Ronil’s wife Anamika, Reggie and Sam These are some phrases used have died would gladly trade feel is different from the past the memorial at the Judicial you hear the bagpipes playing, to honor and ride for those our spot to get wet, but they year. It’s hard to explain to a Square in Washington DC. people are clapping and wav- who cannot. Police Unity can’t and we will. stranger how one is feeling The smiles of survivors, ing flags, you see kids wearing Tour is a 300 mile organized The purpose is simple, “honor when we arrive at the memo- friends, and family members tee-shirts with names of their bicycle ride from NJ to Wash- those who have died.” I have rial wall. However, we forget who are anxiously waiting for mother or father who are no ington DC. It’s a four-day ride been participating in Police of being on the saddle for four us changes our feelings to a longer here, and most impor- with unpredictable weather. Unity Tour for past six years. consecutive days or how wet different zone. We are - over tantly the expression of grati- Do we care about the weather? My last ride was in May of this or how cold it was, and or how whelmed with emotions. As tude, thank you and high fives No! I am pretty sure those who year and each year what we tired we are as we approach we come closer to the wall, as you ride through.

“ As 2500 hundred of us ride in, you see a sea of blue jersey take over Judicial Square. All of us are looking for our loved ones or families of those who we have ride in honor of. Emotions and gratefulness takes over as we meet each other. Words cannot express the loss experienced by the survivors but I know, they can sense the feeling of support that is never ending”

This year, I had the honor to but my cousins did and only to and Sam waited for us to ride was a little shorter from Atlan- lines of people as they await ride for Corporal Ronil Singh. realize later on that he in even though it was raining. tic City and we ended your arrival. Your mouth Day of Ronil’s death is was a distant relative. I gave her my bracelet, our day in Lewes, Delaware. dries and you are suddenly unimaginable for me. His fam- Prior to my ride, I met the fam- my helmet cover and my bi- The third day was another long craving for saliva to wet your ily spent their last Christmas ily and told them of my inten- cycle plate that traveled with day as we started our dry mouth. Your hands together. Christmas tions of honoring Ronil me 300 miles in Ronil’s day in Delaware and ended in starts to get wet from sweating will never be the same at for this year Police Unity Tour. honor. These items represent- Annapolis, MD. The fourth and you feel the wetness grow- Ronil’s house. He was born I could sense how grateful ed Ronil in spirit as I rode my day we started our day in ing in your gloves. It is and raised in the Fiji Islands they were for what I was bicycle. Spirit of Ronil the rain at Annapolis and an overwhelming feeling at and only to follow his dream going to do but sadness and will live on and He shall not be reached our final destination at the end as if you are bringing job when he came to the USA. hurt was very apparent. I forgotten. Judiciary Square in someone home. I too was born and wished that I could have Riding a bicycle is a strenuous Washington DC. To Ronil and his family, it was raised in the Fiji Islands and I taken some pain away from activity. You are constantly As you reach the Judiciary an honor to ride for Ronil. I was able to follow my grand- them. I also knew that our re- moving and using your Square, your blood pressure hope our relationship father and my father’s lationship was going to be legs to push you down the increases and emotions take grows and I know that Ronil footsteps. He was born and stronger and everlasting. road. Our journey started in over. All your sensatory senses will never be forgotten. raised in the same township as I met Ronil’s wife, Anamika at Trenton, NJ. The first day was take over. You hear the bag- my mother. Even though end of my ride. I was so happy a long day that led us to pipes, people clapping I didn’t know him personally to see her. She, Reggie Atlantic City. The second day and cheers of joy. You see THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 THE US FIJI TIMES 9 Local News

THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 GO FIJI GO 10 THE US FIJI TIMES Fiji News President Konrote Recieves Credentials from Ambassador of Portugal His Excellency, the President Major General (Ret’d) Jioji Ko- nusi Konrote received the credentials from the Ambassador of the Non-Resident Ambassador Designate of Portugal to the Re- public of Fiji Mr Antonio Pedro da Vinha Rodrigues da Silva on 4th June, 2019. Previously, Mr Rodrigues da Silva served as the Ambassador to Nigeria in 2017 and in Aus- tralia 2018. Fijian Government A-G Receives courtesy call from non-resident ambassador of Afganistan

The Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum received a courtesy call from the non-resident Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan His Excellency Wahidullah Waissi recently. Fijian Government THE US FIJI TIMES 11 Fiji News FIJI/CANADA RELATIONS CELEBRATE 50 YEARS Fiji’s Honorary Consul in Canada Mr Bobby Naicker and fellow officials recently attended the Celebrations to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Fiji Canada Association with City of Surrey Mayor Mr. Doug McCallum. Fiji and Canada have enjoyed a warm and long-standing and have shared memberships in international organisations such as the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund and the World Health Organisation. Canada is also a Dialogue Partner of the Pacific Islands Forum to which Fiji belongs. Canada-Fiji relations are sustained by a Fijian diaspora of more than 20,000 people in Canada.

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THE US FIJI TIMES October - 2018 Vol. 171 THE US FIJI TIMES October - 2018 Vol. 171 GO FIJI GO 14 THE US FIJI TIMES Fiji News 3,575 employment opportunities to be created through 134 foreign and local projects 3,575 employment oppor- and starting up businesses on tunities for Fijians is expected a single platform. The Minis- to be created through a total of ter adds they will be taking the 134 foreign and local projects construction permit approval which were implemented be- processes entirely online, with tween August 2018 to April this extensive work scheduled in the year. These projects are valued next financial year to prepare for at $872.45 million. This was the transition. She says they will revealed by Minister for In- also be undertaking extensive dustry, Trade and Tourism and review of all business processes Local Government, Premila Ku- and implement reforms that will mar at the launch of the 2019 allow for immediate results for Prime Minister’s International the benefit of all entrepreneurs. Business Awards. The Minister Kumar further adds investor stated that they are reviewing confidence remains high with the investment law, so that they total investments maintain- are able to better respond to the ing contribution to the Gross needs of the investors and create Domestic Product of around manufacturing, transportation, exports, Investment Fiji is de- tors in developing comparative a modern investment climate. 25 percent as they have been housing, retirement villages veloping capability support advantages of their products for Kumar says they are working in able to capitalise on opportu- and aged care, ICT, research programmes and enterprise export. She further stated that in consultation with the Singapor- nities by creating a conducive and development and waste development tools. These in- Fiji, the two progressive urban ean Government to review, re- environment for investment, recycling and the audiovisual clude the provision of technical economic belts are the Greater design and harmonise the build- supported by favourable mar- industry. Kumar highlighted assistance and logistical infor- Suva Area and the Nadi‑Lauto- ing permits and the processes ket conditions and an educated that a two‑year programme with mation, regulatory environment ka corridor. Kumar says devel- involved in starting a business. and skilled workforce. She says the technical expertise from improvements and new mar- opment permit applications and She adds that next month, they the 2019‑2020 National Budget Singapore to establish Master ket research. Kumar added key business licenses processed in will launch an online informa- has a number of incentives for Plans for the Greater Suva Area, service is part of the agency’s these corridors are an indication tion portal called “bizFIJI” emerging and existing business- Lautoka and Nadi, is underway. support services, designed to of the economic wealth genera- which will provide information es. The incentives will support She says to increase Fijian assist local and foreign inves- tion prospect. in relation to building permits growth in the areas of tourism, Funding Boost For Visama Village Foot Bridge Project The Government of Japan Visama Village (a) Recipient: provided assistance worth Visama Village Development $175,870 to Visama Village for Committee; (b) Grant Contract the construction of a foot bridge Signatory: Timoci Bai, Visama through its Grant Assistance for Village Development Commit- Grassroots Human Security tee chairman; and (c) Details: Projects (GGP) Programme. Visama Village Development The Ambassador of Japan to Committee received US$87,602 the Republic of Fiji, Masahiro (FJ$175,870) for the construc- Omura, officiated at the open- tion of a footbridge at Visama ing of the new footbridge at Villagewhich is located on the Visama Village yesterday. Con- outskirts of Nausori Town. It struction of the Foot Bridge for has a population of about 300

villagers. The villagers and resi- Visama Village Development grassroots level. The GGP Pro- dents of nearby communities Committee to construct a foot gramme in Fiji has been widely have been using coconut trunks bridge which will ensure those implemented in areas such as as a foot crossing for several using the bridge will be able to education, water supply, health, years. Students, the elderly and enjoy safe and reliable access transportation, IT, agriculture those needing medical atten- to education, health services and fisheries since 1990. To tion such as pregnant women and farm land. The GGP Pro- date, 374 projects have been used this impromptu bridge on gramme is part of the overall implemented under the GGP a daily basis. This posed a huge Japanese ODA implemented by Programme with an approxi- health and safety risk. The GGP the Embassy of Japan in order mate value exceeding US$25 project provided funding to the to empower the people from the million (FJ$55.52 million). THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 THE US FIJI TIMES 15

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THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 THE US FIJI TIMES 17 Health News Study reveals how much fiber we should eat to prevent disease A new meta-analysis exam- the corresponding author of the were: coronary heart disease, ines 40 years’ worth of research study, and Andrew Reynolds, cardiovascular disease, stroke, in an attempt to find out the ideal a postdoctoral research fellow type 2 diabetes, colon cancer, amount of fiber that we should at Otago’s Dunedin School of and a range of obesity-related consume to prevent chronic dis- Medicine, is the first author of cancers, such as breast cancer, ease and premature mortality. the paper. Prof. Mann explains endometrial cancer, esophageal Researchers and public health the motivation for the study, cancer, and prostate cancer. organizations have long hailed saying, “Previous reviews and Overall, the research found the benefits of eating fiber, but meta-analyses have usually ex- that people who consume the how much fiber should we amined a single indicator of car- most fiber in their diet are 15–30 consume, exactly? This ques- bohydrate quality and a limited percent less likely to die pre- tion has prompted the World number of diseases, so it has maturely from any cause or a Health Organization (WHO) to not been possible to establish cardiovascular condition, com- commission a new study. The which foods to recommend for pared with those who eat the results appear in the journal The protecting against a range of least fiber. Consuming foods Lancet. The new research aimed conditions.” To find out, the rich in fiber correlated with a more health benefits. However, the findings, saying, “The health to help develop new guidelines researchers performed a meta- 16–24 percent lower incidence they do caution that, while the benefits of fiber are supported by for dietary fiber consumption, analysis of observational studies of coronary heart disease, study in itself did not find any over 100 years of research into as well as reveal which carbs and clinical trials.Daily intake stroke, type 2 diabetes, and co- adverse health effects of con- its chemistry, physical proper- protect the most against non- of 25–29 grams of fiber is ideal lon cancer. Fiber-rich foods in- suming fiber, eating too much of ties, physiology, and effects on communicable diseases and can Reynolds and colleagues clude whole grains, vegetables, it may be damaging for people metabolism.” “Fiber-rich whole stave off weight gain. Noncom- examined the data included fruit, and pulses, such as peas, with insufficient iron or min- foods that require chewing and municable diseases are also in 185 observational studies beans, lentils, and chickpeas. erals. Eating large amounts of retain much of their structure called chronic diseases. They — amounting to 135 million The analysis also revealed that whole grains can further deplete in the gut increase satiety and typically last for a long time person-years — and 58 clinical the amount of fiber that people the body of iron, explain the help weight control and can and progress slowly. According trials which recruited over 4,600 should consume daily to gain researchers. Finally, the clini- favorably influence lipid and to WHO, there are “four main people in total. The studies ana- these health benefits is 25–29 cal trials included in the study glucose levels,” he adds. “The types of noncommunicable dis- lyzed took place over almost grams (g). By comparison, also revealed that consuming breakdown of fiber in the large eases:” cardiovascular diseases, 40 years. The scientists inves- adults in the United States con- more fiber correlates strongly bowel by the resident bacteria cancer, chronic respiratory dis- tigated the incidence of certain sume 15 g of fiber daily, on av- with lower weight and lower has additional wide-ranging ef- eases, and diabetes. Professor chronic diseases, as well as the erage. The authors also suggest cholesterol levels. Why fiber fects including protection from Jim Mann, of the University rate of premature deaths result- that consuming more than 29 g is so good for you Prof. Mann colorectal cancer.” of Otago, in New Zealand, is ing from them. These conditions of fiber per day may yield even comments on the significance of Flesh-eating bacteria cases rising due to climate change, doctors say Doctors think that climate ing into contact with seawater. the doctors saw only one case Reece, chair of the department with the new research. “Given change may have brought V. vulnificus bacteria can of the potentially fatal infec- of Aquatic Health Sciences at the consistent global increase flesh-eating bacteria to previ- cause so-called flesh-eating in- tion. All five cases occurred the Virginia Institute of Marine in water temperature, we are ously unaffected waters. In a fections, or necrotizing fasciitis, after the patients were exposed Science, who was not a part of seeing increasing rates of this report published Monday in the as well as diarrhea. In the arti- to water and/or ate crabs from the new report. “This is particu- particular pathogen. That can be Annals of Internal Medicine, cle, a team of infectious disease the Delaware Bay. All of the larly true in the northern waters. translated in increasing numbers researchers say that rising water specialists at Cooper University patients received prompt medi- So I think we’re probably see- of foodborne illness, such as temperatures in the Delaware Health Care in Camden, New cal attention and surgical man- ing some higher incidences of oysters, or in wound infections Bay may be to blame for an in- Jersey, describe five cases of agement, but one patient died. disease in the mid-Atlantic and after contact with saltwater,” crease in the number of cases V. vulnificus necrotizing fas- “As a result of our experience, Northeast.” But Reece said the Morris said. There are several of Vibrio vulnificus infection, ciitis that occurred during the we believe clinicians should increase in cases in the Dela- vibrio species that infect hu- which can occur after handling summer of 2017 and 2018. In be aware of the possibility that ware Bay may be due to some- mans, but the deadly kind, V. or consuming seafood or com- the eight years prior to 2017, V. vulnificus infections are oc- thing more than water tempera- vulnificus, is usually contracted curring more frequently outside ture, that other water conditions, when an open wound comes into traditional geographic areas,” such as salinity and pH, could contact with coastal salt water. Dr. Katherine Doktor, an infec- also play a role. Other experts, Necrotizing fasciitis, a skin in- tious disease specialist at Coo- however, suspect that rising wa- fection that kills the body’s soft per University Health Care, said ter temperatures are the primary tissue, can quickly develop soon in a statement provided to NBC culprit. “Vibrios are in many after. If not treated promptly News. Although doctors have ways a poster child for climate with antibiotics, the infection seen some variation in vibrio change, because they are very can become fatal. But more of- infections from year to year, the sensitive to small changes in ten, the bacteria are ingested in general increase in cases is not [water] temperature,” said Dr. raw or undercooked seafood, surprising. Indeed, “the seawa- Glenn Morris, director of the causing diarrhea. The resulting ter is slightly warmer on aver- Emerging Pathogens Institute illness is rarely life-threatening age compared to what they have at the University of Florida, and symptoms occur within 24 been in the past,” said Kimberly who was also not involved hours and last about three days.

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THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 THE US FIJI TIMES 19 Fiji News Lagilagi Housing: Complaints Taken Into Consideration As Probe Continues Offer letters for flats in the money that was saved would with the operational takeover He added that FCCC would ceica who moved to allow the Lagilagi Housing in Raiwaqa, go to the payment of these flats. of the Lagilagi Housing Proj- not be evicting people from Lagilagi Housing structures to Suva were sent as far as Labasa “Then once people were in their ect. “We have announced the other squatter settlements who be set up. They were told they says People’s Community Net- flats, they would continue by operational takeover of the are staying in Lagilagi. How- would get first preference to work (PCN) pioneer Walosio paying $40 a week for the next Lagilagi Housing Project. We ever, those who do not qualify get flats. When this happened Tolevu. Mr Tolevu was among 12 years or so. The whole idea will have to wait for the FCCC for the housing assistance will his eldest child had not started the people who started the PCN was for people of Jittu to have to finish its investigation,” she find themselves on the way out schooling, now she is in high when the idea for better housing houses which were proper and said. “The other thing we are after court procedures. The Fiji school. The Moceica family’s was mooted. This laid the foun- live in conditions that were ac- waiting for is the State lease Sun in its own investigation has living conditions have become dation of what PCN is and the ceptable.” Mr Tolevu further from the Ministry of Lands.” As found that there are flats within worse and there are 53 other idea that eventuated in the cur- claimed that records of these part of the initial inquiry, FCCC Lagilagi which are being offered people like that. PCN director rent housing project.Mr Tolevu payments were not properly released a 635-page report. It for rent. One in particular has Samuela Saumatua said they and Eroni Ratuwalesi also com- kept. He said the Lagilagi highlighted among other things an air-condition unit. The owner would not be commenting un- piled a report on the Lagilagi Housing Project was to house that people ineligible for the is in USA In some other flats, til after the investigations were Housing Project and presented people living in shanty houses housing assistance were living owners have vehicles which completed. The staff who had it to the Government. This ini- in the Jittu Squatter Settlement. there, while Jittu Estate squat- clearly suggested that income been implicated in the alleged tiated an inquiry by the Fijian He added this was not to be. ters were still living in shacks is definitely much more than the housing scam have been sent on Competition and Consumer The Lagilagi Housing would after being promised flats, threshold qualifying one for the leave. Mr Tolevu and Mr Ratu- Commission. “We have found allow the residents of Jittu to PCN staff having unexplained housing assistance. Residents walesi organised a meeting for that offer letters for flats were become homeowners moving money in their bank accounts have also said that they know of the 54 members of the PCN last sent to Labasa, military camps, out of homes built out of used and mismanagement of records people who went to occupy flats Saturday at the Raiwaqa Catho- police barracks and to members tins, tents and timber into proper regarding the Lagilagi Housing but found other people living in lic Parish to decide on which of the civil service,” Mr Tolevu homes. For this project to take Project. FCCC chief executive them when they went to occupy way they were headed. The two said. “This is why you will find place people occupying State Joel Abraham said there were the flats. Lalita Devi had been have praised the work done by that people occupying the flats land had to move. These were families who woke up each living in Wailea in Vatuwaqa. the Government but want jus- have good jobs. They are teach- the people who were promised morning looking at the Lagi- She had been a squatter settle- tice for the people of Jittu Estate ers, Police officers and military homes. And to do so, these lagi Housing flats and wondered ment resident for more than 30 who continue to live in shacks officers. “This is not right. The people started saving money. why they had not been able to years. She said she was offered and in unsanitary conditions. Lagilagi Housing Project was Minister for Housing Premila move across even after it was a place in the flats by PCN. All Mrs Kumar has said the Lagi- made for the people in Jittu Kumar said such complaints had promised to them. Mr Abraham she had to do was pay a deposit lagi Housing saga represents the Estate. “It was in 2012, when been taken into consideration said FCCC had started taking and continue to pay the weekly poor were being bypassed be- offer letters started flying off and FCCC was investigating legal action to evict people who fees. Eroni Elliot used to live cause they could not pay money to people outside of Jittu Es- the claims. Mrs Kumar said the were ineligible for housing. He in a tin house in Jittu and paid upfront. She said her ministry tate. We had started a savings ministry was now awaiting the said this was being done on a $20,000 as deposit. He said his would look at all government scheme for the people of the FCCC investigation to be com- case by case basis after inves- son sent the money. Then there housing initiatives and find out Jittu Squatter Settlement. The pleted so they can commence tigations into the alleged scam. are others like Navitilai Mo- if people living there deserveed. Fiji Media Association Condemns Attack On Journalist at the courthouse in Suva. He longer. Those who are doing said the concern was that it was this are attacking freedom of only a matter of time before a speech and information in this journalist was seriously hurt. country.” Police spokesperson “We are calling on the au- Ana Naisoro said there were thorities and the Police to beef systems and processes in place up security at the courthouse,” in the escorting of an accused Mr Simpson said. “We are again person. “The Police had to look urging the public to appreciate at the particulars of how the and understand the role jour- individual was being escorted nalists play in providing the and if there was any failure to coverage of how justice is ad- follow procedures,” she said. ministered in this country. “It “We also call on members of the is important for journalists to media to be aware of the need to do their reporting without fear keep themselves out of harm’s and without intimidation.” Mr way, especially in situations Simpson said Police needed to where their safety could be at Any attack on journalists is charges. After court proceed- which she was using to take relook at how they provided se- risk. “Considering the confined an attack on media freedom in ings the accused, Eroni Vaqewa, pictures, and twisted her arm, curity at the courthouse. “We spaces escorting officers have to this country, says Fijian Media was exiting the courtroom when before a Police officer inter- feel that those who attack or are work within court premises we Association general secretary the journalist, who was stand- vened and led him away. Mr abusive to our journalists need would also ask members of the Stanley Simpson. He made the ing outside the courtroom, took Simpson had said the FMA was to be charged,” he said. “Ac- media to be considerate of the comments after a journalist from his photo. Vaqewa approached concerned on the increasing at- tion needs to be taken against needs of Police officers whose the Fiji Sun was attacked by a the journalist, confronted her tacks on journalists, which has those who attack journalists. main focus is to prevent any man facing aggravated robbery grabbed her hand and phone, become a regular occurrence “We cannot tolerate this any escape from lawful custody.” THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 GO FIJI GO 20 THE US FIJI TIMES Fiji News Mother proud to serve country at Golan Heights A 45-year-old mother of two the Golan Heights.” Faga who who is part of the 134 RFMF has a wealth of experience as a Officers preparing for the Go- nurse also says it’s a proud mo- lan Heights tour of duty says ment for her family. Meanwhile, she is ready to serve her coun- NZ High Commissioner to Fiji try. Mua Maria Faga is also Jonathan Curr has praised the among 10 women undergoing Fijian troops for their commit- pre-deployment training at the ment and dedication under the Black Rock camp in Nadi under UNDOF. “It is an opportunity the United Nations Disengage- for you to serve your country ment Observer Force helmet. and international peacekeeping Faga says she is ready for the security under the mantle of the challenge as she leads a team of UN and this has been a proud medical officers for a year. “I’m Fijian tradition over 40 years.” going to serve my country and Also over the next few weeks, as a medical personnel serving the New Zealand Defense Forc- in the Middle East, it is going es will be assisting these RFMF to be a huge experience and for Officers in their preparations me, it’s going to be life changing before they leave later this year. as I’ve always wanted to go to Top Changes At The 3FIR Of The Republic Of Fiji Military Forces Naliva tomorrow. Lieutenant- that a group was now training 1st and 2nd battalions. Main- Colonel Naliva said yesterday: to go to the Golan Heights and taining the territorial defence “The handing over ceremony said that Lieutenant-Colonel of Fiji.The 4th Battalion has will be held this Wednesday Naliva would be leading them. responsibility for the defence at the Queen Elizabeth Bar- The 3FIR was formed in 1982 of Nadi International Airport racks, Nabua and Major Aseri as a Territorial Force (TF) unit and the surrounding area. The Rokoura will be taking over as to replace the 2nd Battalion 5th Battalion is in charge of the CO 3FIR.” While he did not following its deployment to defence of the area around Lau- disclose where he was going Sinai. It became part of the toka, Ba,Tavua, Vatukoula and to, it is understood he is going regular force following the Ra. The 7th/8th Battalion was to the Golan Heights to replace 1987 coups. It is the largest of formed by the amalgamation of Commanding Officer Lieuten- the three regular battalions, and the 7th and 8th Battalions, and The Third Battalion Fiji In- Major Aseri Rokoura. Major ant-Colonel Patrick Sloan. The has two main responsibilities: is responsible for the defence of fantry Regiment (3FIR) of the Rokoura takes over as Com- Republic of Fiji Military Forces Provide fresh troops for inter- the Vanua Levu region. Edited Republic of Fiji Military Forces manding Officer (CO) from (RFMF) media cell confirmed national deployment with the by Naisa Koroi is to have a new leader. He is Lieutenant-Colonel Penioni Prime Minister Condemns The Politics Of Division Shown By SODELPA In a response to SOLDEPA’s being of ordinary people. And political climate, Prime Minis- my Government stands united ter Voreqe Bainimarama said: in our mission to strengthen the “Once again, SODELPA’s poli- country and improve the lives of tics of division have backfired all Fijians.” “Let’s be clear, no completely. While the rest of Fijian is a vulagi in our coun- us are busy with the business try. We are all Fijians, we all of nation building, they’re busy share a destiny and we all hold backstabbing and tearing each equal value in our democracy, other apart. “ I know a lot of us no matter who we are, no matter watching are thinking the same our ethnicity, our gender, our thing: If SODELPA can’t even religion or our socioeconomic run their own party, how can status. “There’s only one way anyone expect them to run a na- we keep building a better Fiji, tion? How can they claim to be and that’s by working together. “leadership that listens” if they United as common and equal can’t even listen to each other? citizens and bonded by common “As entertaining as it’s all purpose, there is nothing we been, I’m focussed on govern- cannot achieve. “God Bless!” ing. I’m focussed on the well-

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PHONE: 510-885-0430 THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 GO FIJI GO 22 THE US FIJI TIMES Fiji News 2 in 3 Fijians will be living in urban centres by 2030 - Kumar well planned public transportation, shorter travel times, free flowing traffic and a greener environment. Kumar says the total capital investment on municipal assets over the last ten years stands at $130.6 million. The government invested $68.6 million whilst donor agencies such as UN Women, contributed $31 million and the Municipal Councils also contributed $31 million. The Government has recently signed a Financial Ad- visory Services Agreement with International Finance Corpora- tion (IFC) to assist in the design and implementation of apart- ments with strata titles. Kumar also says that in the last 5 years they have upgraded 5 informal settlements and over 400 households received their land titles, which is the first step in home Fiji is the most urbanised government is committed to a piecemeal approach, an ap- to have its national and local ownership. The government is state in Melanesia where 55% address urbanisation concerns proach that does not match the government urban infrastruc- currently engaged in develop- of population is urban and by through integrated planning, National Development Goals ture well planned; it must be ing further 10 settlements, upon 2030, it is estimated that two strengthening urban gover- and the dreams of the people. in the right place and built to completion of which, over 2,000 in three Fijians will be living nance, balancing rural urban She says Fiji is now working the highest quality standard. households will receive land in the country’s urban centres. developments and scrapping with the Singapore Coopera- She says a planned approach titles. Kumar says they have While speaking at the Pacific rural local authorities. Kumar tion Enterprise in creating the increases livability in our ur- learnt through their experience Urban Forum in Nadi, Minister says in Fiji, people know that urban Master Plans for Fiji to ban areas ‑ facilities are located that it could cost in between $2 for Housing and Local Govern- without long‑term Urban Master guide the urban transformation. for ease of access by residents, million to $10 million to up- ment, Premila Kumar says the Plans we will continue to have Kumar says every nation needs jobs are nearer homes, there is grade an informal settlement. Felix Anthony Ordered To Keep Out Of Trouble By Magistrate Waleen Fiji Trades Union Congress house in Lautoka on Thursday and National Workers Union evening. He was brought to general secretary Felix Anthony Suva this morning to appear in has been ordered to keep out of court. Anthony was represented trouble by Magistrate Waleen by lawyer Filimoni Vosarogo George. This is after Anthony while Rajneel Kumar from the was granted bail at the Mag- Office of the Director of Public istrates Court in Suva where Prosecutions appeared as the he appeared today (June 28, State prosecutor. The charge 2019) charged with one count was read to Anthony in Eng- of malicious act. Anthony is al- lish language and Anthony un- leged to have knowingly spread derstood the charge laid against abroad by word of mouth, to Fiji him. Magistrate George granted Times journalist Felix Chaud- bail to Anthony on the bail sum hary, false news relating to the of $500. She ordered Anthony expiry of Water Authority of not to interfere with any of the Fiji’s workers contracts, false prosecution witnesses, keep out news which tended to create of trouble while on bail, reside or foster public anxiety. The at his fixed residential address alleged offence took place on in Lautoka, and not to reoffend April 26, 2019 in Suva. Anthony while on bail. Mr Kumar re- disclosures and had not objected that Anthony was a first offend- defence with full phase of dis- was detained by Police from his quested time to file full phase of to the bail application made by er. The matter was adjourned closures on August 15. defence lawyer on the grounds for ODPP to serve the court and

THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 THE US FIJI TIMES 23 India News Why acute encephalitis patients are flocking to only one hospital in Muzaffarpur In Muzaffarpur, the ground of acute encephalitis syndrome zero of the encephalitis epi- (AES).This is because many pa- demic in Bihar, patients flock tients are under the impression to state-run Sri Krishna Medical that only SKMCH provides College and Hospital (SKMCH) free treatment, said Shailesh for treatment, though 27 other Kaushik of the Bihar state facilities in the district offer health department. “We have free hospitalization under the issued more than one lakh Ay- government’s Ayushman Bharat ushman Bharat cards to people health insurance scheme. Till in Muzaffarpur. We are trying Thursday, the state recorded at to spread awareness about the least 185 encephalitis deaths, scheme so that patients can also with 132 in Muzaffarpur alone. go to private hospitals. People This is followed by 20 in have this preconceived notion Vaishali, 12 in Motihari, eight that only SKMCH is providing in Begusarai, nine in Samas- free treatment. The treatment is tipur, and one each in Arrah, completely free in all the CHCs, scheme in all of Bihar, accord- As PHCs and CHCs can only We have requested the authori- Sheohar, Purnia, and Siwan. PHCs, private hospitals and the ing to National Health Authority give primary treatment and are ties to map the prevalence and Out of the 28 medical facili- referral hospital. They all are data. “In the area, the facilities not equipped to handle critical effects of such diseases in the ties in Muzaffarpur empanelled also trying to help the patients, are the best at SKMCH. The patients, there is a concentra- state,” said Bhushan. Launched under Ayushman Bharat—Prad- provided they go there for treat- other hospitals have also quali- tion of patients at SKMCH. The in September 2018, Ayushman han Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana ment,” said Kaushik. The Ay- fied the minimum criteria for state government should ensure Bharat is a centrally sponsored (AB-PMJAY), 18 are state-run ushman Bharat scheme provides empanelment, so they can also that the child gets treatment as scheme, with the funding shared and the remaining 10 private. health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh provide treatment. We are try- soon the symptoms are seen. between the Centre and state Of the 18 public health institu- per family per year for second- ing to get in touch with the We are in conversation with the governments. It covers poor and tions, five are community health ary and tertiary hospitalization state government to make full state government about tackling vulnerable families based on centres (CHCs), 10 are primary to around 107.4 million poor use of the scheme,” said Indu the problem,” said Bhushan. deprivation and occupational health centres (PHCs), one is a and vulnerable families, which Bhushan, chief executive officer The NHA recently wrote to the criteria according to the census single-specialty hospital, while translates to approximately 500 of AB-PMJAY. “AES can easily state health agency (Bihar) to database. The social audit of two are multi-specialty hospi- million beneficiaries.Howev- be managed at a PHC, CHCs or ensure that patients suffering families of children admitted tals, including SKMCH and a er, till 18 June this year, only a normal referral hospital by from AES disease are able to with AES done by the Bihar referral hospital. Out of the 10 39,943 claims were filed in Bi- glucose doses and giving good avail of PMJAY services. “Ay- government recently revealed private hospitals, six provide har for availing treatment under food. However, when the con- ushman Bharat covers treatment that around three fourth of them tertiary care but do not have the scheme and nearly ₹34. 6 dition of a child deteriorates, for AES and viral encephalitis are below poverty line. patients exhibiting symptoms crore were disbursed for the the child needs tertiary care. as part of its medical packages. DMK blames Tamil Nadu govt for water crisis, stages walkout in assembly The Dravida Munnetra Ka- Stalin said that it was okay to 46,000 crore on water irriga- report states that in major cities water scarcity issue inside the zhagam (DMK) on Monday criticise the government but action projects, why is there water like Chennai ground water will assembly. “I’ve asked the as- blamed the Tamil Nadu gov- cused Kiran Bedi of defaming scarcity in the state?” MK Stalin be completed by 2020. What sembly speaker to dedicate this ernment for the water crisis in the people of Tamil Nadu. “Its also hightlighted that the main steps is Tamil Nadu government whole day to speak on water Chennai and adjacent areas of okay to criticise the govt, but four water reservoirs have gone taking to address the issue?” scarcity issue so that every MLA the state. DMK chief MK Stalin the Pondicherry governor has dry and ground water is fast de- MK Stalin asked. Stalin also can speak on it.” referred to Lieutenant Gover- defamed the people of Tamil pleting in the state. “Niti Ayog said that he spoke about the nor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi’s Nadu. I raised this issue in the tweet on the water crisis in the assembly but they didn’t let assembly. However, Speaker P me,” MK Stalin said. Minister Dhanpal said that criticising the CV Shanmugam also protested LG was against the rules. against Kiran Bedi’s remarks. The DMK staged a walkout However, both MK Stalin and from the assembly after Speak- Shanmugam’s remarks were exer P Dhanpal said that he will punged. “So, we have walked expunge the remarks made by out,” MK Stain said. He further party chief MK Stalin on Kiran added, “The silence of the min- Bedi. Kiran Bedi had recently isters only show that all of them tweeted on Chennai water crisis, have accepted the remarks of the saying that poor governance, Kiran Bedi without any shame.” corrupt politics and indifferent MK Stalin also questioned bureaucracy was the reason for the Tamil Nadu government the condition of the state. Refer- and said, “Even after the Tamil ring to Kiran Bedi’s tweet, MK Nadu government spent Rs

THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 GO FIJI GO 24 THE US FIJI TIMES India News Modi says he is pained by Jharkhand lynching Breaking his silence on the Tabrez Ansari, 24, was tied to an is linked to it. And we are fol- Jharkhand lynching, Prime electric pole and beaten up on lowing the court’s order,” he Minister Narendra Modi said suspicion of being a thief. The said. Replying to the debate in the Rajya Sabha on Wednes- suspects recorded his plight on on the Motion of Thanks to day that he was pained by the a mobile phone and forced him the President’s address, Mr. incident, and the law would take to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and ‘Jai Modi said there was a limit to its course in the case. However, Hanuman’. He was rescued by the arrogance of the Opposi- he criticised the “insults” hurled the police but later died of his tion party as it had put voters on the State over the lynching. wounds. Senior Congress leader in the dock by questioning their “Some people in the Rajya Ghulam Nabi Azad, while refer- verdict. “After such a big man- Sabha are calling Jharkhand a ring to the incident, had said date, you say you (BJP) have hub of lynching. Is this fair? a day ago in the Rajya Sabha won, but the country has lost... Why are they insulting a State? that Jharkhand had become a If the Congress loses, does the None of us have the right to in- den of mob lynchings and mob country get defeated. Does the sult the State of Jharkhand,” he violence. Mr. Modi said the Congress mean the country and said. Jharkhand will go to the country’s future and unity was the country the Congress. There polls later this year. Whether it linked to the National Register is a limit to arrogance,” he said. is Jharkhand, or West Bengal of Citizens (NRC). “Credit is Going by such arguments, he or Kerala, incidents of violence a big issue over here. Look at wondered whether the victory should be treated in the same NRC, won’t you take credit for of the Congress in Wayanad manner and the perpetrators of it? As per the Assam Accord and Rae Bareli seats too were it was time for the Congress to it comes to discussing One Na- violence should get the message (1985) Rajiv Gandhi agreed to “defeat of the country.” Not- introspect. The PM also hit out tion, One Election. Yes, people that the entire country is one on NRC and the Supreme Court ing that the Congress was not at the Congress for questioning may not like the idea or have this issue, the Prime Minister intervened only much later. able to win even a single Lok EVMs. Mr. Modi said, “We are inputs on this. said. In the Jharkhand lynching, Our country’s unity and future Sabha seat in 17 States, he said seeing this same attitude when Mamata Banerjee meme case: Supreme Court issues notice to Bengal govt on delay in release of BJP activist The Supreme Court Monday jib Sharma. Priyanka Sharma, a issued a show cause notice to BJP Yuva Morcha leader, was the West Bengal government on arrested on May 10 by the West a contempt plea over the delay Bengal Police under section 500 in releasing the BJP activist who (defamation) of the Indian Pe- was arrested for allegedly post- nal Code and under provisions ing a meme on Chief Minister of the Information Technology Mamata Banerjee on social me- Act. The arrest was made on a dia. In the petition, it has been complaint by a local Trinamool alleged that there was a delay Congress leader. On May 14, a in releasing activist Priyanka vacation bench of the Supreme Sharma, despite the apex court’s Court had granted bail to Pri- order granting bail to her. yanka Sharma. Rajib Sharma A bench headed by Chief has approached the apex court Justice Ranjan Gogoi issued alleging that there was a delay notices to the state government of over 24 hours in releasing and others on the contempt plea his sister from jail, despite the filed by the activist’s brother Ra- court’s May 14 order. Digital India 4th Anniversary: Empowered People, Reduced Corruption, Says Narendra Modi On the fourth anniversary of corruption and improved public a vision to transform India into dra Modi had launched Digital gilocker, which is online space Narendra Modi’s government service delivery to benefit the a digitally empowered society India on July 1, 2015. Success to store documents. Prasad also flagship programme ‘Digital poor #DigitalIndiaNewIndia,” and knowledge economy. of Digital India is an inspiring lauded BHIM-UPI, a unified India’, Prime Minister Naren- he tweeted. “The Digital India Digital India, which is the fo- story of inclusion, transforma- payments interface, and said it dra Modi on Monday said that initiative is a people’s move- cal point of Modi’s ‘New India’ tion, growth and empowerment is a “unique fintech innovation” the initiative has empowered ment, powered by people’s push, is centred on three key through digital technologies, of India that has transformed the people, reduced corruption and strength and their efforts to learn vision areas- Digital Infrastruc- which is now finding global digital payment ecosystem. “It improved public service deliv- as well as innovate. I salute all ture as a Utility to Every Citizen resonance,” Prasad tweeted. was made it possible to make ery to benefit the poor. “On this those assiduously working to and Governance and Services Highlighting the success of the payments using a simple and day, 4 years ago Digital India strengthen Digital India and on Demand, and Digital Em- programme, Prasad said that easy to use mobile app,” he said. was launched, to leverage the wish them the very best for their powerment of Citizens. Tak- 3.65 lakh Common Service cen- The Union Minister further said power of technology and make future efforts,” Modi said in ing to Twitter, Union Minister tres have been opened and 123 that Rs 7.45 lakh crore money technology more accessible. another tweet. The programme Ravi Shankar Prasad said that crore Aadhaar were generated. has been transferred through Digital India has empowered was launched on July 1, 2015, the programme is now finding He said that there are cur- total Direct Benefit Transfer. people, significantly reduced by the Government of India with global resonance. “PM Naren- rently 2.39 crore users of Di-

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THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 THE US FIJI TIMES 29 India News Odisha receives 31.5 per cent deficit rain in June Odisha has registered a deficit rainfall of 31.5 per cent in June this year, an official said. The state received an average rainfall of 148.3 mm against the Long Term Average (LTA) of 216.5 mm during June. On average, the state experiences 9.9 rainy days in June. However, this time, there were 7.4 rainy days during the month. Of the 30 districts, Jajpur received the highest rainfall of 253.7 mm in June, whereas Gajapati district received the lowest of 59.8 mm, an official at the Special Relief Commissioner’s (SRC) office said. While four districts of Ja- jpur, Koraput, Dhenkanal and Nawarangpur recorded normal rainfall last month, rainfall in 18 districts remained deficit between 19 per cent and 39 per cent, the official said. Rainfall in as many as six districts - Balangir, Keonjhar, Nuapada, 59 per cent during June. Two June, the official said. Going by received normal rainfall in June. severe deficit rainfall and 47 Nayagarh, Kandhamal and districts of Rayagada and Gaj- blocks, 19 blocks have received While 90 blocks received def- blocks received scanty rainfall Sundargarh - remained severe apati received scanty rainfall in surplus rainfall and 73 blocks icit rainfall, 85 blocks received in June, he said. deficit between 39 per cent and J&K: 35 killed as overloaded bus falls into gorge in Kishtwar At least 35 people were killed gorge. Locals said the vehicle and 17 others were injured in was overloaded. According to a road accident in Jammu and officials, the accident took place Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. at 8.40 am when the minibus According to initial reports, was heading towards Kishtwar the accident took place after a from Keshwan. Locals with the bus, carrying the passengers, help of police and administra- fell into a deep gorge in Kisht- tion are engaged in the rescue war. Authorities are present at operation. Police said that the the accident spot. Local sources first priority is to ensure rescue said that the death toll in the and safety of the passengers. accident may rise even further. Jammu and Kashmir Gover- Reports claimed that the nor Satya Pal Malik announced passenger vehicle, a minibus an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each bearing registration number to the next of the kin of the de- JK17-6787, was on its way to ceased and directed the admin- Kishtwar from Keshwan when istration to provide best medical it skidded off the road near treatment to the injured. Srigwari and fell into a deep NDA to strengthen position in Rajya Sabha The National Democratic Al- 115 MPs with a clear sight at Party is the single largest party 24. These are D Raja of CPI, and Minister Narendra Modi had liance (NDA) will strengthen the halfway mark of 121 in the in the Upper House with 75 AIADMK’s KR Arjunan, Dr R said that the mandate of the its position in the Rajya Sabha House of 241 (actual strength members. The Congress is the Lakshmanan, Dr V Maitreyan people should not be stifled by with the addition of four more 245). These members are from largest opposition party with and T Rathinavel Rathinavel. putting obstacles in clearing members later this week. This Bihar, Gujarat and Odisha. In 48 members and Samaajwadi Unlike the first term of the the bills. The BJP is expecting will be following the inclusion Bihar, the Lok Janshakti Party Party and Trinamool Congress Modi government, the NDA is issue-based support from par- of four Telugu Desam Party (LJP) will get the slot. Two seats being the largest non-Congress- expecting less obstacles in the ties like the Biju Janata Dal (5), (TDP) and one Indian Nation- will be added to the BJP’s tally non-BJP party with 13 members Rajya Sabhja this time. In his YSR Congress (2) and TRS (6 al Lok Dal (INLD) member. in Gujarat and one in Odisha out each. There will be five vacan- speech in the Rajya Sabha on members). With this, the NDA will have of three. The Bharatiya Janata cies from Tamil Nadu on July the President’s address, Prime

THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 GO FIJI GO 30 THE US FIJI TIMES News USFT & FELLOW FIJIANS FAREWELL TUKANA DAUSASAGA US Fiji Times CEO/Publisher the viewing of the Body of at 34 Grantham Road and as “I will never ever forget my livered the sermon. Rocky Ali Buksh together our Dear Brother,the late Fa- young men, we use to spend a Dear Brother Tuks and his USFT CEO/Publisher Rocky Shabbir Khan and Paul Dean, ther Tuks at 8115 Elder Creek lot of good times together until gentle like ways, which will Ali Buksh in his parting words joined our Fijian Families in Road, Sacramento CA 95824 we met again in San Francisco always remain with me for- said that Tukana Dausasaga North California in bidding fi- on Saturday morning before after more than 20 years, he ever” will always be remembered as nal farewell to our close friend the Funeral service in the af- was a very special friend and USFT Editor in Chief, Mr a very close and faithful friend and great supporter of US Fiji ternoon. was always supportive to US Gabby Abariga also sent and someone who always had Times, the late Semiti Dausa- Special eulogies were read Fiji Times”. his eulogy on behalf of the a lot of respect for their friend- saga Tukana on Saturday 29th from families and friends The gathering also responded Gaunavou Group, Tunisau and ship. June, 2019 in Sacramento. around the world before US with the Fijian word ‘Isa’ to Gypsy bands, of which the late ‘’I will dearly miss my long Prior to the burial day, Rocky Fiji Times CEO/Publisher Mr show how they respected the Tukana Dausasaga was a very time Brother and would like to and his fellow relatives had Rocky Ali Buksh read his eu- relationship between Rocky close companion over many wish his family and relatives also provided meals of Murgy logy. He thanked the family and Tuks. years. all the very best in the years to Palao for our Fijian people and also paid tribute to the late Close friend Shabbir Khan Other speakers included Jesoni come”. who had attended the Re- Tukana Dausasaga, as some- also spoke highly of Tukana Taucilagi (Vanuavatu), Pastor guregu (traditional visit to one he had known since the Dausasaga and how he was Tomasi Niucavu (Naitasiri), the family of Brother Tuks). 1970’s. always helpful to him and his Va and Talataka Varo (Church) Relatives & Friends begin “Tuks always came to our farm friends. before Pastor Sai Vesikula de-

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THE US FIJI TIMES 31 Samoa News Apia Waterfront to be launched Tuesday Prime Minister Tuilaepa sioner, Trevor Matheson, and Dr. Sa’ilele Malielegaoi will Chinese Ambassador, Chao launch the Apia Waterfront Xioaliang. The Apia Waterfront Events Space, Clock Tower Development Project began in Boulevard and Volleyball 2015, and the official plan was Courts, on Tuesday afternoon. launched in 2017. It is a long A plaque will be unveiled, and term strategic plan to develop the three new spaces will offi- the waterfront’s economic and cially be opened to the public. social use. The Waterfront Plan There will be a night market 2017-2026 lays out the vision at the event’s lawn in front of for the waterfront as a space the Government Building from for more community use, local 4pm till 9pm to celebrate the business, education and culture. opening. The Silver Bullet Band The plan is divided into four will perform, alongside cultural areas: Mulinuu Waterfront, performances and singing by which has been proposed as a Ben Petana and others. At the space for historical site tour- opening, the speakers include ism, a natural sciences centre Authority cultural village. The will be opening tomorrow. The When the plan was released in the Ministry of Works, Trans- and a mangroves boardwalk vision includes a safe swim- plan includes a central park in late 2016, Tuilaepa called for port and Infrastructure Chief leading towards Vaiusu Bay. ming lagoon, performance Eleele Fou (behind the Gov- “open minds,” from the public. Executive Officer, Magele Hoe Apia Waterfront Central refers and picnic spaces, and play- ernment building) which could Tomorrow will be the first look Vial, Prime Minister Tuilaepa, to the space between Savalalo grounds for children, some have sporting grounds, and re- at one of many developments New Zealand High Commis- market and the Samoa Tourism of which have been built and tail spaces, among other idea. planned for the area. Huge crowd at S.N.P.F. on first day of dividend payment gives us the choice to either help,” said Ms. Falana’i. She bers’ interests first and yield withdraw or save for later,” she told Samoa Observer she had high returns for our people,” said. “Some people have plans rushed from Faleolo where she said a statement from the Fund. for later on in the year that they works, so she can get in line ear- It stated the contribution may need it. I’m happy this has lier as she had heard about how balance as at 1 July 2018 de- come around at the right time full it was since the morning. termined the calculation of for some faalavelaves waiting S.N.P.F. declared a dividend dividend declared given that in line already. “But the priority of 9.1. percent for the financial no withdrawals or offsets were is with my children’s education year ending 30 June, 2019 in a made within this financial year. and what our families need. statement issued by the Fund “Payment of dividend will “This 9.1% from the S.N.P.F. on Friday. The dividend is in be processed to members’ con- is just enough for our plans, as accordance with Section 36 of tribution accounts and will be Christmas indeed arrived ear- the flow of people. A mother you know the children’s school the S.N.P.F. Act 1972, which accessible to members for nor- ly for contributors and members of seven, Tanumia Laulu, was are due to start soon.” A young allows the Minister of Finance, mal entitlement lending from of the Samoa National Provi- among the early birds. She told citizen from Apolima Uta, Ele- Sili Epa Tuioti, and the board Monday 1st July 2019.” The dent Fund (S.N.P.F.). Hun- the Samoa Observer that the noa Falana’i echoed similar sen- and management of the Fund Fund hopes to build on its per- dreds of members flocked to 9.1% dividend came at the right timents, saying the provision to declare the payment of divi- formance through reaping the the S.N.P.F. building in Apia time for her children’s school has come at a great time. “Right dend. “The payment this year benefits from new high yield on Monday , from the morning fees. The 43-year-old said al- now, its in great timing with our of another $54 million tala to investments and thereby con- until closing to take advantage though they have a fa’alavelave church obligations, and now that members is testament to the solidating its reputation of ro- of the 9.1. percent dividend de- on the horizon, her children’s this has come along, there will continued commitment of the bust returns for all members in clared by the Fund, last week. education is her priority. “I’m be money to spare,” said the Board, Management and Staff the next financial year, said the It was so packed a Police of- thankful for these percentage 23-year-old. “Its very helpful, of the S.N.P.F. in the enduring statement. ficer was required to manage provision from the N.P.F. that I thank the N.P.F. for this great endeavour to place our mem- Games Chairman downplays last minute decision by C.C.C.S. to withdraw schools The Chairman of the Pacific day night, Loau, who is also the lumoega College. The students that Sunday is to be respected. start when they agreed to take Games Organising Commit- Minister of Education, Sports have been stopped from taking Asked if they were not aware part. He said M.E.S.C. could tee, Loau Solamalemalo Sio, and Culture, told the Samoa Ob- part in the ceremonies because about the opening and closing not force anybody to take part has downplayed the decision server they have already moved both are held on Sundays. ceremonies being held on Sun- without understanding the de- by the Congregational Christian to plan B to accommodate the The decision was confirmed day from the beginning, Rev. tails - especially the dates of Church of Samoa (C.C.C.S.), to last minute withdrawal of some by the General Secretary of the Vavatau said the management the performances.“I think we’re withdraw three church schools 500 dancers. That plan involves C.C.C.S, Reverend Vavatau of the Games never told them. picking up the real reason why from taking part in the open- bringing in youth groups from Taufao, who said they have But Minister Loau disputed this, they did what they have done,” ing and closing ceremonies, of Vaiala, Moata’a, Matautu and only recently found out that the saying the last minute decision Loau said. “But it doesn’t matter the Pacific Games. Five days other villages, to replace stu- opening and closing ceremonies is disappointing. He insisted because Samoa is a free country out from the opening ceremony dents from Maluafou College, were on Sundays. He said the that the schools knew very and there is always a plan B for scheduled at Apia Park on Sun- Papauta Girls College and Leu- Church stands by their belief well about the details from the these things.”

THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 GO FIJI GO 32 THE US FIJI TIMES Tonga News Gales-heavy rain warning for Ha’apai, Tongtapu and ‘Eua Heavy rain and flash flood- capital at times, with excep- winds at times. Mostly cloudy ing with gale force winds are tionally high rainfall forecast. and overcast with periods of forecast over southern Tonga Tonga Met’s 1:00pm weather occasional rain, heavy at times for the next 24 hours Tonga Met bulletin stated that an active with possible isolated thunder- warned at 1pm Monday, July 1. trough of low pressure lies slow storms. Possible flash flood in Forecaster Pesa at Fua’amotu moving over Vava’u, Ha’apai, low lying areas due to heavy weather centre, said that the Tongatapu and ‘Eua. Associ- rain. The gale warning remains heavy rain and flash flooding ated clouds with occasional rain in force for land and Marine ar- is expected with the conversion and gale force winds will con- eas. The outlook for Wednesday of a cold dry NW airflow meet- tinue to affect the group today is East to Northeast winds 25-30 ing a warm moist airflow also and tomorrow. The forecast to knots, rising up to 35-40 knots from the NW. Rainfall predic- midnight tomorrow for Vava’u, at times. Rough to very rough tions from the models forecast Ha’apai, Tongatapu and ‘Eua is seas (3 to 4 Meters). A heavy on the website windy.com show Fresh to strong East to Northeast damaging Easterly swell (up to a cloud cover of 98% over the winds, rising up to gale force 4 Meters). Tonga urged to continue its support for West Papua’s struggle for independence at the UN human rights abuses by Indo- suffered under a brutal Indone- dollar programme to influence nesian soldiers and police. The sian occupation for nearly 60 Pacific nations, including a trade petition called for the UN “to years. “Tonga does not condone expo which open in Auckland put West Papua back on the de- the injustice, cruel violation of on July 11-14. Radio New Zea- colonisation committee agenda human rights and dignity and land has reported that Tonga’s and ensure their right to self‐ brutal treatment in West Papua,” Deputy Prime Minister, Semisi determination … is respected Hon. Pohiva said.“The United Lafu Kioa Sika is expected to by holding an internationally Nations has a duty to closely attend.New Zealand The New supervised vote.” Indonesia’s follow up this West Papua case Zealand government’ attitude representative to the UN, Dian and [take] necessary action to toward the West Papuan issue Triansyah Djani, is a vice-chair stop these brutal and inhumane remains uncertain. West Papua of the Decolonisation Commit- activities.”He said world leaders Action Auckland described the tee. Moiwend said Tonga was should work together against situation in West Papua since one of seven Pacific nations what was happening in West the Indonesian take-over in West Papuan human rights ac- Zealand and last night addressed which spoke out on behalf of Papua. Humanitarian As Ka- 1963 as ‘slow genocide,’ but tivist Rosa Moiwend has asked a meeting at the St Columba West Papua at the UN General niva news reported at the time, said the New Zealand govern- Tonga to continue its support centre in Auckland, said there Assembly in 2015. The seven West Papuan representative Rev ment was all but silent on the or her people’s struggle for in- had been a continuing effort to nations which form the Pacific Socratez Yoman praised Hon. mounting crisis. While Labour dependence. She told Kaniva have West Papua put on the list Island Council on West Papua, Pohiva, saying: “These are hu- MPs Jennie Salesa and Carmel news it was important to sup- of countries under consideration are Tonga, Vanuatu, Nauru, Pa- manitarian issues and he is con- Sepuloni met with Rev Yoman port Vanuatu’s effort to prepare by the committee. Last year the lau, Tuvalu, the Marshall Islands cerned. He sees with his heart when he visited New Zealand a resolution to have West Papua committee refused to accept a and Solomon Islands.Speaking and knows it is not a good situ- in 2016, Deputy Prime Minister placed on the agenda of the petition, reportedly supported to the General Assembly that ation. As the leader of an inde- and Minister for Foreign Affairs, United Nations Decolonisation by70% of West Papuans, ask- year, Prime Minister ’Akilisi pendent state he should support Winston Peters, said last year Committee. Moiwend, who has ing the UN to appoint a special Pohiva called on the UN to help West Papua.”Last year Indo- New Zealand recognised West been on a speaking tour of New representative to investigate West Papua, whose people have nesia launched a multi-million Papua as part of Indonesia. USP staff want Fiji’s pro-chancellor Thompson to step aside in abuse probe Staff of the University of the comprising academic and ad- lic defence of those implicated ensure that the investigation university council deputy chair South Pacific at the university’s ministrative, and addressed to in the allegations is premature into the alleged abuses would Aloma Johansson of Tonga said main Laucala campus in Suva pro-chancellor Thompson, who and unprofessional and com- be fair, thorough and remedial four Auckland-based account- have called for pro-chancellor is also the university council promises his position as chair. actions effected. Closely watching firms had been invited to Winston Thompson to step chair, as well as to his depu- “Furthermore, his recent public ing University staff are closely submit bids to undertake the aside to allow for an indepen- ty chair Aloma Johansson of statements against VC&P Pal watching the investigation probe. She said then that the dent investigation into alleged Tonga, council members and Ahluwalia are unprofessional, process being led by the USP Khan-led committee would abuse and mismanagement to the university’s vice-chancellor prejudicial and damaging to the audit and risk committee. The meet tomorrow to select the proceed. This was one of three and president, Professor Pal university.”To regional govern- committee is headed by Mah- investigation firm.This Islands demands USP staff made in a Ahluwalia.Demand number ments who are owners of the mood Khan, a Fiji government Business article was republished petition they presented today two in the petition calls for USP, as well as donor partners nominee to the USP Council, by Pacific Media Centre with to the university’s senior man- pro-chancellor Thompson to “especially Australia and New and a chartered accountant who permission. Kaniva news has a agement team. The petition was “be recused from council chair Zealand,” university staff in used to work in New Zealand. content shared agreement with signed by 500 staff members immediately,” adding “his pub- their petition wanted them to In a statement last week, the Pacific Media Centre.

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THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 GO FIJI GO 34 THE US FIJI TIMES LocalHealth News News An 8-hour work week could be ideal for mental health In many countries around the of paid work,” notes study co- participants’ mental health and world, people in full-time em- author Brendan Burchell, Ph.D. well-being over a period of 9 ployment work 40-hour weeks In a recent study that is part years, throughout which they (typically 8 hours per day), of the Employment Dosage re- changed working hours. To Monday to Friday. Some coun- search project, Burchell and col- identify any developments in tries have shorter work weeks, leagues focused on how changes terms of mental health, the re- however. For instance, in Bel- in hours spent doing paid work searchers asked the participants gium, people typically work 38- impacted the mental health questions about dealing with hour weeks (7.7 hours per day), and levels of life satisfaction anxiety and poor sleep. They Monday to Friday. In Norway, of 71,113 people in the U.K. in found that working up to 8 hours there are 37.5-hour weeks. Yet 2009–2018. The investigators’ per week of paid work boosted companies in some parts of the findings now appear in the jour- the mental well-being of people world are increasingly trialing nal Social Science & Medicine. who were leaving a period of short weeks to see how they No extra health benefits over unemployment. However, the affect employees’ productivity 8 hours Previous research has study revealed that working a and overall sense of well-being. shown that unemployment, and “standard” week of 37–40 hours effect on the workers’ mental job, even if that means we all For example, one company the lack of stability and security brought no additional mental health and well-being.” Im- work much shorter weeks,” she in New Zealand trialed a 4-day that comes with it, are directly health benefits. This effect was portance for future work work continues. The study authors work week (32 hours) in 2018, linked to poor mental health and the same for both women and landscape The researchers also also note that drastically cut- and the results were so positive elevated levels of psychologi- men. This led the researchers to believe that their findings could ting down work hours has the that they moved the company to cal distress. However, if having believe that the most beneficial have implications for a near fu- potential to increase people’s consider switching to this model no paid work is bad for mental “dose” of paid work is approxi- ture in which we can expect the productivity, as it improves life permanently. However, despite health, how much paid work is mately 1 day (8 hours) per week. work environment to change satisfaction and work-life bal- the fact that such experiments necessary to bring about posi- They explain that although drastically with the advent of ance. It could also help reduce appear to be successful, little tive effects? “We know unem- men reported an increase of new inventions. “In the next pollution by eliminating the research has looked into just ployment is often detrimental to around 30% in levels of life few decades we could see ar- need to commute to work each how many hours of paid work people’s well-being, negatively satisfaction when they worked tificial intelligence, big data, day. “The traditional model, in per week would be beneficial affecting identity, status, time 16 or fewer hours of paid work and robotics replace much of which everyone works around for a person’s mental health. use, and sense of collective pur- per week, women only started the paid work currently done by 40 hours a week, was never So, recently, researchers from pose. We now have some idea reporting a similar increase humans,” says first study author based on how much work was Cambridge University in the of just how much paid work is when they worked more than Daiga Kamerāde, Ph.D, from good for people,” says study co- United Kingdom launched the needed to get the psychosocial 20 but under 24 hours per week. Salford University in the U.K. author Senhu Wang. “However, project Employment Dosage benefits of employment — and The researchers also note that “If there is not enough for ev- the quality of work will always to investigate this subject. “We it’s not that much at all,” says “the significant difference in erybody who wants to work full- be crucial. Jobs where employ- have effective dosage guides for Burchell. In the new study, the mental health and well-being time, we will have to rethink ees are disrespected or subject to everything from vitamin C to team analyzed data from the UK is between those with paid current norms. This should in- insecure or zero-hours contracts hours of sleep in order to help Household Longitudinal Study work and those with none,” so clude the redistribution of work- do not provide the same benefits us feel better, but this is the first on more than 71,000 people shortening the working week ing hours, so everyone can get to well-being, nor are they likely time the question has been asked ages 16–64. They followed the would not have “a detrimental the mental health benefits of a to in the future,” 6 innovations from Future Healthcare 2019 This week, Medical News with technology, both new and London in the United Kingdom. duction to some of the products to gather an “extra level of de- Today attended the Future old, destined to push healthcare It is a showcase of interna- that piqued our interest this year. tail” from existing MRI scans. Healthcare Exhibition and Con- forward. Future Healthcare is an tional innovation in the health- 1. Detecting dementia early This allows them to detect ference. Delegates presented us annual event that takes place in care space. This year, over 350 Today, Alzheimer’s disease changes in the microanatomy brands attended. We spent much — the most common form of of the brain. Dr. Steven Chance of our time listening to short dementia — is one of the lead- — Oxford Brain Diagnostics’ introductions to new products in ing causes of death in the United CEO — told MNT that “CDM the Health Innovators Theatre. States. As the population’s aver- extracts information about the They all had the potential to age age slowly rises, the number microscopic structure of the change the way that healthcare of deaths due to dementia are brain’s gray matter by applying professionals deliver and moni- likely to rise in line. Despite a unique analysis to a standard tor healthcare. As ever, data and this, catching dementia early form of MRI scan.” Alongside the way experts manipulate remains challenging. Oxford the obvious benefits of spotting them featured heavily. As one Brain Diagnostics believe that the signs of dementia earlier, presenter asked, “Data [are] the their technology can catch the the technology might also as- answer, what is the question?” condition years before symp- sist the pharmaceutical industry: However, there were also com- toms become apparent. Their Researchers could quantify how panies attempting to reinvent secret lies in cortical disarray experimental drugs affect the old technologies using a fresh measurement (CDM). In short, microstructure of the brain. approach. Below is a brief intro- this technique enables scientists

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History Ten years ago, we recognized the need to deploy a highly trained tactical entry team. After a rash of shootings; Detectives had identified a group of individuals responsible for much of the violent crime in San Pablo. The Police Department was faced with the challenge of arresting multiple suspects in various locations and environments; dynamically and within a short time period. To optimize safety for the Community and officers involved, we formed a team of highly skilled officers with the mission to serve high-risk warrants for the most violent of crimes. This team would go on to form our 14-person SWAT Team. HNT and SWAT have since joined together to create the CRU team today. Collectively, the CRU Team has served more than 60 high-risk warrants and apprehended more than 50 violent offenders resulting in the seizure of firearms and narcotics. What does it take to be a SWAT Operator or Hostage Negotiator? SWAT Team members are you be able to make the team, known as Operators. Many the testing does not stop there. officers enter this career with SWAT Team Members are ex- aspirations to one day be a pected to pass this test annual- SWAT Operator. But it’s not ly and perform all other duties easy. In the San Pablo Police at high standards. Department, there are several Hostage Negotiators must also areas of performance which be selected through a testing must be considered for SWAT: process. A panel interview is experience, maturity, tenure, conducted to measure a can- physical fitness, weapons didate’s ability to perform handling, and dedication. The under the most stressful con- testing process includes a pan- ditions while maintaining and el interview followed by an emitting emotional maturity, intensive physical agility test interpersonal communication consisting of running, pull- skills, and tactical knowledge. ups, push-ups, and sit ups. If Negotiators go through con- you can pass those standards, stant intensive training to en- you must demonstrate weap- hance their skills and keep ap- ons proficiency in both ac- prised of fluid changes in law curacy and handling. Should and tactics. CRU and Our Community We are proud of our CRU classes to students in our Team and we share that Summer School Program pride with our commu- and make visits to our el- nity. You will find Opera- ementary schools. During tors showcasing tools and our National Night Out equipment at nearly every summer event in August, community event and com- Operators facilitate an munity program offered in obstacle course for youth San Pablo. For example, to impart the physical re- each person attending our quirements and promote many annual Community healthy living and exer- Police Academy classes cising. This early engage- will get a firsthand look ment with our families and within our CRU Team as SWAT lends to inspiring Operators and Negotia- positive relationships and tors walk them through our breaking down misconcep- missions and training. tions of CRU’s mission Youth engagement is a pri- and function. ority as Operators teach THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 THE US FIJI TIMES 37 Local News The Future

We are excited about the developing public safety technology and what it will mean for our Community and our CRU Team. Last year, we deployed the first tactical robot avatar in the Department’s history. It allows Operators to enter dangerous environments with a camera and communicate with people without putting the community or officers in dan- ger. In the near future, drones will be launched so Operators can visually access previously inaccessible locations at safe distances to find weapons, suspects, or potentially hostages. U.S. President Ronal Reagan once said, “Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid.” When the situation is at its worst, the Community needs to know the Police have a response. This response must incorporate highly trained individuals who are equipped with the latest in tools, technology, and combine advanced training with tactics. Our CRU Team members are engaging with the Community to bring a sense of security. We want the Community to know the CRU Team is here preparing, training, and ready for that call to respond. Our goal is for our Community to have an opportunity to embrace the pride each team member has in service, and as always, Dedi- cated to Providing Exceptional Police Service.

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LIBRA ARIES (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) (Mar. 21- April 20) New hair, new outfit, new you. You should sit down Keep an open mind when listening to the opinions with someone you trust and work out a budget that will of others. Be courteous if you wish to avoid major enable you to save a little extra. You may overspend if delays. Sudden changes regarding work and colleagues you travel this month; however, the trip will be one to are apparent. You will be uncertain of your feelings. remember. You could have a change of heart if an old flame waltzes back into your life. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) SCORPIO Do not let others exhaust you financially. Try to (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) iron out any friction over money with your mate or You will have to put those you live with in their conflicts could prevail. Don’t bother complaining, place if they try to interfere with your work. Brunch, a do the work yourself. Communication must be open, long walk, or a quiet dinner will secure your position precise, and honest. in the relationship. You can make reasonable bids on real estate or large items for your home. You will find Your luckiest events this month will occur on a that you can work progressively at improving yourself Sunday. this month.

GEMINI Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sun- (May 22-June 21) day. Someone may be trying to damage your reputation. You need to make changes that will raise your self SAGITTARIUS esteem, such as a new hairstyle or a new image. Use (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) some diplomacy to get your point across delicately. It’s doubtful anyone will try to stand in your way Make changes regarding your friendships. or cut you off at the pass this month. Opportunities to make financial gains through investments look promis- Your luckiest events this month will occur on a ing. You must look into your options. If everyone wants Saturday. to do their own thing, let them.

CANCER Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sun- (June 22-July 22) day. You must be careful not to trust just anyone. Any contributions you make to organizations will enhance CAPRICORN your reputation and bring you offers. You should sit (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) down with someone you trust and work out a budget You have a real need to be vocal. Expect temper that will enable you to save a little extra. You should tantrums on the home front if you haven’t been letting not get involved in joint ventures. someone have their way. You won’t have to look for the action. Remember; talk to them, not at them. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sat- urday. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) AQUARIUS Try to include friends and relatives in your activi- (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) ties. You will find the perfect outfit if you shop this You’ll have problems with authority figures if you month. You can visit clients and make a big impression don’t play by the rules. Courses dealing with psychol- just by giving them some hands-on help. You will ogy or health care will be of interest. Be careful not to enjoy interaction with others this month. divulge secret information this month. Do not expect too much from others. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Mon- day. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) PISCES Your tendency to dramatize may be a little much (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) for your partner to take constantly. You’ll find it easy Think twice before you agree to take on any new to deal with government agencies or large institutions. projects. Try to be reasonable. You must make them You can accomplish a great deal. Find out exactly stand on their own two feet regardless of how much what’s expected of you and you’ll be surprised to you want to make things better for them. You should find out how capable you are. be looking at ways to spoil yourself.

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THE US FIJI TIMES July 2019 Vol. 181 THE US FIJI TIMES 47 Sports News Fiji’s potential to host international sports news Fiji has what it takes to host the international sporting events. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Interna- tional Weightlifting Federation Junior World Championships in Suva, Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Parveen Bala says the Fijian Government is committed to host major sporting events. Minister Bala says it was a proud moment for Fiji to host the IWF event in Suva. “We take sports seriously and the Fijian Government see sports as a development tool. It bridges social divide and promotes Fiji as a brand globally,”Minister Bala said. Fijian Government Fiji Rugby Sevens are World Conquerors! ‘HSBC World Sevens Series next series. “I am also certain Winners 2018/219’ US Fiji that Team Fiji and USA Sevens Times CEO/Publisher Rocky will be the Gold medal finalists Ali Buksh says that Fiji’s vic- at the 2020 Olympics as they tory in claiming the 2018/2019 have shown great consistency HSBC Sevens Series has once and determination leading up and for all cemented the fact to Tokyo” However, despite the that Pasifik Island nation of Fiji strong opposition anticipated are indeed world conquerors in from other contenders like New the Sevens Code. Rocky further Zealand, Australia, England and believes that Fiji’s win will also France, US Fiji Times strongly increase the bid by other teams believes that it is Ireland who to equal our world record and will surely be the surprising it is teams like USA who will opposition for the 2019/2020 surely give Fiji a good run in the HSBC World Sevens Series.. Wimbledon 2019: Prajnesh Gunneswaran succumbs to error-prone game in straight sets defeat to Milos Raonic Prajnesh Gunneswaran, In- brightly, Gunneswaran matched mini-break. With no chances dia’s highest ranked singles Raonic, a former Wimbledon coming on Raonic’s serve, player and only entrant into the runner-up, from the back of the Gunneswaran couldn’t make Wimbledon main draw, exited court. He had the chance to edge his serve count either. Back- on the back of an error-prone ahead in the ninth game of the to-back errors quickly brought game after making a convincing first set with the score 0-30 on up set point for Raonic. The start. Gunneswaran exited Wim- Raonic’s serve but the Canadian 28-year-old forced the Indian bledon on Monday following a clawed back. Two big, booming into an error on the serve to take 6-7, 4-6, 2-6 defeat to Canada’s serves and heavy groundstrokes the first set in 42 minutes. The Milos Raonic. This was his third later, Raonic had held serve. As second and third set followed main draw appearance at a slam first set tiebreak approached, a different script. The intensity and has yet to pick up a win. Gunneswaran’s game started to dropped from Prajnesh while Making his maiden appearance drop. The serves which were Raonic went about his business at Wimbledon after faltering in on point thus far were going professionally. Raonic bagged the qualifying last year, Gun- long, missing the centre by a breaks in the first game of both neswaran had opportunities good margin; groundstrokes sets to make the headstart. Even come his way. Additionally, started to get wayward and the as Raonic started to accumulate winners to Gunneswaran’s 13. vincing lead, Raonic got the the Indian showed no signs of percentage game, employed for errors too, he backed it up with In the third set, with the sec- job done with a hold to love. nerves - given the occasion - but the major part of the match, was winners to remain ahead. The ond round looking far away for He will next face Robin Haase it was the regularly rising count going down. It came to a head difference in winners tells the Gunneswaran, he was broken in the second round with the of unforced errors that cost him in the tiebreak. It began with a story of the gulf between the two for the second time and third Dutchman earlier beating Jozef dearly in the end. Having started double fault to hand an early players: Raonic finished with 38 time in the match. With a con- Kovalik.

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