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Nauru Bulletin Issue 13-2017/161 8 August 2017 Nauru Attends SPC 70Th Anniversary REPUBLIC OF NAURU Nauru Bulletin Issue 13-2017/161 8 August 2017 Nauru attends SPC 70th anniversary auru’s President Baron Waqa and expertise could be transferred to Nwas invited to attend the 70th the region in areas such as fisheries, anniversary of the Secretariat of the aquaculture, agriculture, economic Pacific Community and its tenth development, water technology, and conference in Noumea, on 27-28 July. renewable energy. The conference theme ‘Innovative “Honourable Chairman, the modern partnerships for sustainable days brought modern development to development’ heard a broad range of our shores. But it also brought modern issues and several proposed innovative challenges. solutions made by SPC which Nauru “The challenges we have ahead of us are endorsed in principle. indeed challenging for the whole region, The SPC is taking stock of the need to and we must adapt to the changing prioritise spending in areas of common circumstances. interest for the region. “SPC has done a lot of good work for In his statement at the conference, the region over the past 70 years, and President Waqa suggested that the Nauru was a grateful recipient of such region looks beyond traditional partners His Excellency President Baron Waqa assistance,” President Waqa said. for technical and financial support addressed the SPC meeting highlighting modern day challenges The President of New Caledonia Mr noting the impressive technological Philippe Germain takes over the SPC innovation seen in Taiwan and Israel and chairmanship from Acting Premier of consequently suggested this knowledge Niue Billy Talagi• NPF officers receive ILEC medals embers of the Nauru Police Force were awarded the Islands Police Force or (RSIPF), to assist development or law MInternational Law Enforcement Cooperation (ILEC) medal enforcement initiatives; or a group of members of the RSIPF who is of honour in recognition of their contribution to the Regional deployed on an authorised international operation. Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI), at the Twenty nine NPF officers participated in RAMSI from 2003 to its Centennial Hall on 21 July. end in 2017• His Excellency and Minister for the Nauru Police Force President Baron Waqa presented the medals of honour to officers in recognition of 180 days continuous or accumulated service as a member of the RAMSI participating police force (PPF); for service in Solomon Islands as part of RAMSI between 24 July 2003 and 30 June 2017; and have displayed diligent service. Receiving their ILEC medals on the day were Commissioner of Police Corey Caleb, Inspector Jachin Bop, Acting Inspector and Aide-de-Camp David Canon, Sergeants Starsky Dagagio, Dan Botelanga, John Deidenang, Rory Detageouwa, Senior Constables Troy Detageouwa, Paul Harris, Ruman Reweru, Valdon Dageago, and police retiree Antonius Amwano. Other officers also awarded the medal but were away are Superintendent Ruskin Tsitsi, Senior Inspector Simpson Deidenang, Inspector Gregor Garoa and Sergeant Jacaranda Akibwib. Nauru Police Force officers honoured for their contribution to The medal is also awarded to a group of members of an international RAMSI regional peace keeping operations police force, who provides direct support to the Royal Solomon Produced by the Government Information Office PAGE 2 AFP donates vehicles to NPF he Nauru Police Force was gifted vehicles and push bikes Tfrom the Australian government to assist their work in domestic violence and traffic, in a brief handover on 3 August. The donation is made by the Australian Government through the Australian Federal Police (AFP). The AFP will also provide specialist training in the use of the motorbikes and driver training for special events. The two Hyundai cars will be unmarked police vehicles so is President Waqa inspects the new fleet donated by Australia and AFP less imposing as a form of transportation for victims of domestic violence. The five motorbikes are assigned to search and rescue thons, and the 12 desk top computers to upgrade the NPF’s IT efforts for hard to get to areas such as the pinnacles or narrow system. dirt roads, traffic enforcement and road safety, as well as for presidential motorcades. AFP Adviser Mick Serbatoio handed over the keys of the vehicles to President Baron Waqa before an inspection of the The eight pushbikes will be used more for community based new fleet• events such as the annual Olympic Day fun run, school walk-a- Cantilever one scrapped emolition work to remove a collapsed phosphate cantilever Dhas commenced and the project contract signed on 26 July. Chief Secretary Bernard Grundler and contractor Michael Roland signed the contract on behalf of the Government of Nauru and Southern Star respectively. The massive steel construction phosphate cantilevers are built on top of the surrounding reef making it difficult for moving or stationary machinery to be on the reef to do the demolition and removal works given the change in sea tides. Mr Grundler said the public-private partnership is part of the government’s initiative to supporting the private sector. construction and to render the area safe again for fishing and Mr Roland is pleased to be working with the government in swimming. what will also assist in clean up efforts in the lead up to Nauru’s The demolition and removal of the scrap metal is expected to take 50th independence day celebrations. He highlighted it is also a three months with the opportunity to extend in consideration of request of the people of Aiwo District to be clear of the collapsed weather and tidal conditions which can interfere with the works• Immigration processes made easy through new software training he immigration and visa office underwent training in the Tuse of software designed for their specific line of work in protecting Nauru’s border and streamlining passenger checks. The training on 24 July included modules in visa, immigration, administration and reporting. The training was opened by Secretary for Justice and Border Control Graham Leung urging the staff to treat the training as part of their learning. “The new visa and immigration management software will be a new milestone in tightening the screening of the passengers and a stepping stone to start as an automated system for processing visa requests,” Mr Leung said. Immigration officers trained in the advantages of using computer software management system The training was arranged by the director of immigration Rajeev Keerthiyil in coordination with the Department of ICT and history of the applicant is verified automatically by the software. Cenpac in the development of the software and delivery of the Visa officers will have secure login access into the new system training. that is designed to avoid risks of data manipulation. The advantages of the new management software will transform Visa and invoice numbers will be auto generated to avoid the manual process completely into the new processing system. duplication and customised reports on processed visas will be The review of visa requests and approval by the director of readily available• immigration will now be done online and the visa and passport NAURU BULLETIN PAGE 3 On the Discussion Desk Animal Act 1982 Education Act 2011 he Animals Act 1982 was recently discussed on the radio show he Education Act 2011 was the topic on the Discussion Desk TDiscussion Desk on the policies regarding proper licensing and Twhich served to remind and refresh parents and educators ownership of domesticated animals. alike of the necessary requirements of a proper education. Dog Control Officer Gaimen Denuga from the Nauru Police Force Hosts Rhona Bop and Joanna Olsson spoke to Secretary for Dog Control Unit informed that laws have been legislated against Education Dr Maria Gaiyabu and Director of Schools Faye Itaia keeping animals such as dogs as pets unless a license has been on 2 August. issued for that animal. Dog Controller Gaimen Denuga spoke on the Discussion (L-R) Secretary for Education Dr Maria Gaiyabu and Director of Desk about the Animal Act 1982 School Faye Itaia explain the Education Act Mr Denuga detailed that part of the licensing process both male The objective of the Act is to provide for compulsory and and female dogs will be sterilised before the license is issued. high quality education for all children including those with Additionally, dog owners will be issued a license disc once a dog is disabilities. registered and sterilised. The national curriculum provides for prep school to year 10, and Mr Denuga also explained that licenses are valid up to a year and the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) curriculum sets should be renewed at the beginning of each year. the pace for the senior years. Moreover, Mr Denuga explained that animal licenses will not be Education in Nauru is compulsory and parents are encouraged granted to owners whose dog was unlawfully imported into Nauru. to be involved in their child’s education and are responsible in Under the Act, it is an offence for dogs not to be wearing a collar ensuring their child is enrolled into school through to completion with the appropriate license disc. Owners of unlicensed dogs are at year 12. School age begins at five at preschool level up to 18 liable to a fine of $100 under the Act. years in secondary school. Mr Denuga warned that unlicensed dogs may be seized and disposed Part four of the Act states that parents are liable to fines should of humanely. Officers authorised in the seizure or management a school aged child fails to meet the education requirements of stray dogs includes the dog controllers, police and the health of attending and completing school. Parents of home schooled inspector. children are exempt from the same penalties however there are still government requirements they are expected to meet. Captured dogs can be kept by the dog controller for up to 48 hours.
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