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V6 No.16 Friday March 23, 2012 3 Fiji Offers A Positive And Bright Future Put An End To Racism: CCF For Investors Continued from Page 1 encouraging property investors to buy THE Citizens Constitutional Forum touches to the NGO 2012 Report on in the area. The new Casino on Denarau, Limited is calling on all Fijians to stand CERD. the Grand Pacific Hotel project in Suva up to help put an end to racism. "While we recognize the steps taken and the prestigious Peppers apartments "Racial intolerance has been the by the current government to introduce on Naisoso Island are just a handful of root cause of the political and social policies which create a diverse but new attractions raising the bar in Fiji,” conflicts within Fiji and continues to united Fiji, these steps fall short of Mr Lowres said. divide our communities," said forum fulfilling our international obligations." The new Peppers development is CEO Reverend Akuila Yabaki. The forum has submitted 22 points as positively geared towards investors He said the forum had conducted concrete measure towards eliminating and produces a minimum of six per civic education to deal with racism racial discrimination in Fiji. cent Net return a year. and religious intolerance "and this They include enshrining a Bill of Rights “As the largest service apartment year we call on the people of Fiji to in the Constitution after consultation with operators in Australia and New make a stand to end all forms of racial the communities and enacting legislation Zealand, Peppers are keenly awaiting discrimination". which criminalizes discrimination by their completion on Naisoso Island, as "As we mark the Convention on the ethnicity, and legislation to prohibit forward bookings are already strong,” Elimination of Racial Discrimination discrimination and vilification on the Mr Lowres said. Day, the CCF is putting the final grounds of religion. Fiji’s infrastructure development, overseas investment in resources, minerals and agriculture, mining, plus Getting Connected With The Past residential development is all evidence Bob Lowres that Fiji is heading for a bright future. Eighteen youths will embark on a Management Students Association, “Overseas investment partnerships in trip around the country to empower Faculty of Science, Technology and “The time is appropriate for Australia Fijian resources by Australian, Chinese themselves with the knowledge their Environment, and School of Marine to assist Fiji bring about its Democratic and Indian powerhouses coupled with forefathers have about the land and sea. Studies, Global Vision International, reforms and elections. Of the one the positive 2014 elections indicate a The group will travel aboard the Alvei Island Spirit, South Pacific million plus Australians who have golden decade ahead for the country.” - a non-profit schooner operating out of Projects, Na Draki Weather, Pacific visited Fiji since the Bainimarama Mr. Lowres said. Nelson, Zealand - under Captain Evan Emerging Environmental Leaders, Interim Government came to power, “We’ve certainly noted a spike of Logan. Environmental Law Association and they have seen for themselves that Fiji Australian interest with Naisoso Island The first phase of the Honour Fiji Feroz Photography," Mr Fong said. continues to move forward and provide property investment land and Peppers Journey will cost approximately The Econesian Society is fundraising, a wonderful, friendly and safe holiday apartment packages. Our analytics $130,000 including activities to be which although small in nature, Mr opportunity for families.” indicate that 67% of our property implemented, incidentals and other Fong, is optimistic that the project will Fiji has already been heading in leaps enquiries came from Aussies last month.” administrative costs, says Econesian go ahead. and bounds with its escalating tourism The mounting interest in Fiji Society founding member Teddy Fong. "We are not in this for ourselves. We are figures for this year, encouraged by investments offers a bright outlook for Mr Fong said fundraising for the doing this for you, your children and the government’s ongoing backing of both the Fijian economy and Aussie journey was progressing steadily, but Fiji's future. Thus is the determination Tourism Fiji and monetary injection property developers. there was still work to be done. in this young society and its members." into this sector. Lowres said given this encouraging He said the organisers had two The Honour Journey program provides Naisoso Island echo’s this sentiment recent political news, now is the ideal corporate sponsors Port Denarau an opportunity for individuals to with the latest supply and demand time to invest in a piece of paradise, Marina and the Namosi Joint Venture. reconnect with their human origins, figures looking optimistic for property including the Naisoso development, "Our partners so far are the to rekindle their collective past and investors. due for full completion in 2017. Econesians, Wantok Moana, the memories of living in harmony with “New tourist developments in Fiji For more information about Naisoso University of the South Pacific's Land the natural world. are encouraging a more diverse Island, please visit www.naisosoisland. experience for travelers, which are also com Zip Up, Or Else ANY person proven guilty of gossiping of indecently insulting or annoying a can spend up to a year behind bars, the person. Fiji Police Force said. The Crimes Decree, the 44th decree Police spokesman for the Northern of the administration, states the charge Division police Constable Luke covers intrusion of a person's privacy Rawalai made the comment amid a by doing an act of a nature likely to public outcry over earlier reports that offend his or her modesty. a woman constable warned a group "It does not directly mention gossiping of female market vendors of the but people can be charged for insulting consequences of gossiping. the modesty of a person orally so "We have received a series of complaints gossiping too is included in it," from vendors over this issue and it's Constable Rawalai said. really a waste of our time to solve these He said police had earlier issued the matters when there are more pressing warning against gossiping after a brawl cases to attend to," he said. broke out among a group of female Constable Rawalai cited Section 213 vendors. of the Crimes Decree 2009 which Constable Rawalai said gossip was stipulates that any intention of insulting casual or unconstrained conversation the modesty of any person through or reports about other people, typically utterances, gestures or sound, or involving details that were not exhibits is punishable under the charge confirmed as being true. 4 Friday March 23, 2012 Fiji Sun-Times . V6 No. 16 Times Fiji News Fiji Sun-Times . V6 No.16 Friday March 23, 2012 5 Being Fair To Homeowners IT'S time homeowners are given a fair indicated its willingness to improve deal, says the Consumer Council of the contents of default notices sent to Fiji.