FRIDAY JUNE 11, 2021 l 16 PAGES l ISSUE 8 VOL 11 l WWW.FIJI.GOV.FJ Fijijj Focus EFL DEAL

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama proudly shows the signed agreement on the sale of 44 per cent shares of Energy Fiji Ltd (EFL) to Sevens Pacific Pte Limited joint venture company established in Singapore. PM: Govt eyes 100pc renewable power by 2036 AZARIA FAREEN “I am happy to say that Chugoku is that PM Bainimarama said the Fijian Govern- cific and the company should also realise strategic investor through Sevens and as ment will remain as the majority sharehold- that whilst EFL has operated really well HE Fijian Government’s vision to one of Japan’s largest utility companies, we er owning 51 per cent while 44 per cent will in terms of government infrastructures, supply 100 per cent of energy in Fiji are thrilled that Chugoku will be bringing be owned by Sevens and 5 per cent by Fi- financial capacity and accountability, the Tfrom renewable sources by 2036 is their knowledge and technological exper- jian Domestic Account Holders. partnership now with Sevens presents an coming to fruition. tise particularly in renewable energy to our The Attorney-General and Minister for enormous opportunity for the new EFL to This follows Prime Minister Voreqe Bain- shores,” Prime Minister Bainimarama said. Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, speaking venture into investment opportunities out- imarama signing an agreement on the sale “EFL is already at the forefront in adopt- at the event, said “this is a momentous oc- side of Fiji too,” he said. of 44 per cent shares of Energy Fiji Ltd ing renewable energy sources. In 2018 casion for Fiji with the Fijian Government The A-G added that with Fiji’s carbon (EFL) to Sevens Pacific Pte Limited. over 50 per cent of the country’s electric- going through an arduous process to being footprint being almost negligible in com- Sevens is a joint venture company estab- ity was generated by EFL utilising renew- able to finally develop this partnership”. parison to other countries in the world, Fiji lished in Singapore comprising of a part- able sources, and now with Chugoku, EFL “For a Small Island Developing State, it is is still set on its target to achieve carbon nership between the Japanese company will be further strengthening their opera- critically important to get credible partners neutrality by 2050. Chugoku Electric Power Company Limited tions and undertaking projects that will sig- on board in particular for key infrastruc- So far, around 40,000 Fijians are share- (Chugoku) and the Japan Bank of Interna- nificantly expand their renewable energy ture areas such as energy, ports and various holders in EFL who have received tional Cooperation (JBIC). sources to communities all over Fiji.” other areas where there is a collaborative 7,283,400 shares in EFL while a balance of In signing the agreement, Prime Minister “Sevens will assist the Fijian energy sec- approach to ensuring that they not only 17,716,600 shares are currently held in the Bainimarama said the Fijian Government tor to transition away from its dependence deliver services and improve the quality trust by Central Share Registry Limited for had always aimed to secure a strategic in- on harmful fossil fuels towards clean ener- of services but its turnaround times and of future EFL customers. vestor in EFL who will align Fiji’s energy gy sources and this transformation will be course being a good point of investment for Domestic account holders earning less sector to international best practices and a shining beacon to the world showcasing the strategic partners.” than $30,000 received 250 shares and those ensure the long-term development of ro- our dedication and commitment in revolu- “The opportunities in Fiji are numerous above that threshold received 150 shares. bust renewable energy programs. tionising our energy sector,” he added. with Fiji seen as the hub of the South Pa- email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj COVID-19 AWARENESS #TogetherWeCan phone: 3301806 Quote of the week Digital transformation

Voreqe Bainimarama These past few weeks ‘paramount for Govt’ have not been easy HE Attorney-General and Minister for Communica- for my Government tions Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum participated in a high-level and the Fijian people. Tvirtual Roundtable with the theme “ICTs for Inclusive, We fully contained Resilient and Sustainable Societies and Economies (World COVID-19 for a year, Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) - Action Lines for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals)” recently. but this disease This event was attended by Ministers from over 40 different has now managed countries. to escape into our The A-G spoke about how the Fijian Government’s invest- communities. We ment and policy initiatives in ICT in recent years have in- creased mobile internet connectivity and decreased data rates know it will be a long, significantly. This has enabled rapid implementation, adop- tough road ahead, but tion and accessibility of new technology which has assisted we succeeded once in responding to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pan- and are confident that demic. The A-G shared with the forum the suite of digital tools such we will stop this virus as mobile money wallets, contact tracing application, USSD again. platform, QR codes and online portals coupled with various policy initiatives that are being used to provide timely assis- Voreqe Bainimarama tance to Fijians and implement COVID safe measures and Fijian Prime Minister protocols. [email protected] Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum during a high-level virtual Numbers Roundtable with over 40 minsters from different countries.

VACCINATION TOTALS BY DIVISION AS OF JUNE 4, 2021 CENTRAL DIVISION 39% - 1st dose .28% 2nd dose WESTERN DIVISION 47% - 1st dose 1.79% 2nd dose NORTHERN DIVISION 12% - 1st dose .32% 2nd dose EASTERN DIVISION 11% - 1st dose 0% 2nd dose The upgraded two bedroom house plan which is a Category 4, Engineer Certified house plan. Tweet of the week Ministry launches upgraded two-bedroom house plan

IJIANS living in the Rural and Maritime weather conditions,” Hon. Kumar stated. can act as a “safe house”. areas now have the opportunity to build Minister Kumar also highlighted that the plan The living room can easily be converted in Fbetter and stronger homes. is available to all rural and maritime dwellers to a smaller bedroom or as storage to store the This is after the Ministry of Housing and free of charge and can be accessed and down- valuable belongings in preparation for evacu- Frank Bainimarama (@FijiPM) Community Development launched its up- loaded from the Ministry’s website. ation. This can also act as transitional shelter No one owns the ocean. graded Two Bedroom House Plan which is a “It comes with a complete set of engineering for a household in the unfortunate event that Humanity are simply stewards, Category 4, Engineer Certified house plan. drawings and list of materials. The Ministry the other parts of the house are damaged by a entrusted with the care of the With frequent and increasing occurrence of has gone one step further this time in nego- strong cyclone. sea and the life it sustains. On #WorldOceanDay, we call on the natural disasters having made a great impact tiating very competitive material pricing with The additional two bedrooms of the house are world to join Fiji in sustainably on the housing infrastructure, especially for suppliers and these prices are accessible to any timber framed structures with weatherboard managing 100% of the ocean by those living in the Rural and Maritime areas, Fijian who wishes to build his home using this exterior coverings. The breezeway separat- 2030. We are one people. We Premila Kumar, Minister for Housing and plan. ing the “core house” from the bed rooms can share one ocean. Let’s act like it. Community Development highlighted that the The negotiated cost of materials for the basic work as an open living space and will mitigate introduction of this upgraded plan will provide house is around $21,000.00 VIP. There are op- any risk of fires as the cooking facilities are CONTACT DETAILS a safer and cost-effective option to Fijians liv- tional items such as kitchen joinery which can located separately. MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS ing in these areas. be added as per the affordability to the house- “This concept has been developed after a long

Main office: New Wing, Ground Floor, Government “The Ministry’s aim is to assist the Rural and holds,” Minister Kumar said. thought process. The concept of the “Core Buildings,Suva Maritime dwellers in building stronger and The new house plan is a refined version of House”, as you can see brings in many value North office: Level 3 Macuata House, Labasa West office: Level 1 Ratu Nauliano House, Koroivalu cyclone resilient homes. With this upgraded the existing plan where the kitchen and sanita- additions to the concept and in increasing the house plan, more people will be able to ben- tion facilities have been further upgraded into level of climate resilience of our Rural and Contacts: Suva: 3301806 West: 6700086 efit and be able to build more resilient houses a “core house”. This core house has a block Maritime Dwellers. This also will help Fijians North: 8811276 in these areas. They will be able to feel se- wall structure and includes a living area, kitch- to return to their normal livelihood within a Fax: 3305139/3304663 [email protected] cure knowing that their houses will be strong en and sanitation facilities. In the event of an very short time after a natural disaster,” Minis- @FijianGovt enough to withstand strong winds and extreme unforeseen emergency such as a cyclone, this ter Kumar said. [email protected] Fijian Government visit us at www.fiji.gov.fj 2 Friday June 11, 2021 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 COVID-19 AWARENESS #TogetherWeCan FDB ‘critical to Fijian economy’ FELIX LESINAIVALU “This will make the Bank’s instru- HE Fijian Government provid- ments more attractive to investors and ing guarantee of funds to the should reduce the cost of interest for TFiji Development Bank (FDB) the Bank, given that there is liquidity enables the continued facilitation and in the market and we hope that they implementation of its policy by lend- will also further reduce,” the A-G said. ing to essential sectors of the econo- The A-G added the guarantee would my. also ensure that the Bank’s proposed This was according to the Attorney- term deposit in the Reserve Bank of General and Minister for Economy Fiji (RBF) facilities guaranteed by the Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum after Parlia- Fijian Government will build investor ment, in the recent sitting, passed the confidence and thus, help the Bank to Government guarantee for the bank. manage its liquidity position well. A-G clarifies civil “Particularly resource-based sectors; “FDB’s special mission is to pro- including agriculture, mining and vide development finance to projects quarrying, manufacturing, transport, which contribute to the development service roles communications and storage, small of the Fijian economy and help im- and micro enterprises in wholesale, prove the country’s quality of lives of NANISE NEIMILA retail and hotels and professional all Fijians.” business services which will assist Fi- “The provision of the Fijian Govern- HE Attorney-General and Minister for Civil Service Ai- jian citizens earn a decent livelihood ment guarantee over the years to the yaz Sayed-Khaiyum has clarified the different roles that which is a challenge in respect of what Bank has enabled flexibility to opti- Tare undertaken by the Ministry of Civil Service and the is happening, given COVID-19,” the mise its borrowing mix, which in turn Public Service Commission. A-G explained. has reduced the cost of borrowings The A-G highlighted this while responding to the review of It will also ensure that the FDB lends and achieved an optimum maturity the report on Public Service Commission Annual Report 2014 to resource-based sectors to assist in profile structure.” in Parliament recently. the development of the agricultural The A-G said the Bank has never had He said the permanent secretaries have enormous autonomy sector and in the long run, assist in the to call on the Fijian Government to as granted in the Constitution, in respect of managing human development of the Fijian economy honour its guarantee which indicates resources. and ensure that the Bank’s borrowings that it is being managed sustainably “The Permanent Secretary, for each of the Ministries has the are guaranteed by the Government, and the guarantee fee continues to be ability to appoint, remove and institute disciplinary action therefore, reducing the perceived risks paid out in a timely manner upon the against the staff of the Ministry. The Public Service Commis- associated with such borrowings. utilisation of the guarantees. sion, also manages the performance of the Permanent Secretar- ies, as well as considers and determines appeals against deci- Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum while responding to the review of the report on Public Service sions made by the Permanent Secretaries in accordance to the Commission Annual Report 2014 in Parliament. Photo: PARLIAMENT OF FIJI guidelines, directions and policies and now the rules and regu- lations institute by the Commission.” “In other words, we have the independence that is guaranteed. 1092 Review Report-Public Service Commission Annual Re- port 2014 25th May, 2021.” Cut fertiliser use, go organic, farmers urged The A-G also responded to questions on the role of the PSC in managing scholarships which is now separately looked after by RUPENI WAQAVONO “In the rural areas, farm households are utilising the TELS board. groundwater consumption and this groundwater He said for five years or so, when Government introduced the ARMERS have been urged to reduce the that they obtain, they are obtaining it within their TELS and Toppers Scholarship Programme, the areas of studies use of chemical fertilisers and to promote farm area where fertilisers are utilised, either that have been chosen for the Toppers and TELS is open equally Forganic farming practices. through well or borehole.” for everyone and was determined in consultation with the Min- While responding to a question tabled in Parlia- “Excessive amount of nitrate can cause health istry of Employment and various other agencies to see where ment recently, the Minister for Agriculture, Wa- problems.” Fiji lacked in terms of human capital in those specific areas. terways and Environment, Dr Mahendra Reddy, Minister Reddy added that both ministries are “If we look at the Toppers Scholarship, a lot of this scholar- said that there are concerns within the ministry working together to see how it can reduce the ship, about 80 per cent at one point in time, was secured to- about the negative effect of inorganic fertilisers utilisation of inorganic fertiliser and substitute it wards the science subjects.” on the environment, and on the soil structure. with organic fertiliser without compromising on “We actually have specific scholarship programme under the “Chemical fertilisers that are used in the agri- our quest to increase agricultural output. Toppers for science based and laboratory technicians. There culture sector have major impact on the flora and “We have developed a bacterium medium liquid were not any specific scholarships in that respect, with the kind fauna, the environment, groundwater as well as organic which we are giving out to farmers so of quantity that we have now.” surface water.” that they can utilise this, to enhance faster deg- “Some of these have been reduced because of the COVID-19 “Our agriculture sector, as we are commercial- radation of the composed that they have got on implications on the budget, as we highlighted last year, but it ising, is now moving towards upper catchment, their own farm.” is no reflection of simply the fact that the Public Service Com- higher altitude, higher areas from where most of “The Ministry are also developing organic fer- mission no longer handles scholarships, therefore, there are no our drinking water is connected to the streams tiliser, organic manure which will be given out scholarships given in that area.” and comes to our reservoirs,” he said. to remote farmers in the islands so that they can “Now we have more scholarships for laboratory technicians, Minister Reddy explained that as farmers are have access to that at no cost to them.” foresters, marine scientists, town planners, engineers, etcetera, increasing the utilisation of these fertilisers, par- Minister Reddy said the ministry is moving to which there was none before. A lot of these scholarships were ticularly nitrate and potassium-based fertilisers, identify farmers in rural areas and outer islands in the areas of administration and various other specific public this can have a major health impact on us down- as organic farmers and certified them and their policy areas.” stream who are consuming this water. product as organic product.

Friday June 11, 2021 3 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; COVID-19 AWARENESS #TogetherWeCan visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NFA eyes building for Navua Civil service reforms station FELIX LESINAIVALU HE National Fire Au- ‘to improve services’ thority (NFA) is plan- NANISE NEIMILA Tning to rent a suitable building for the purposes of HE Fijian Government’s reform within setting up a temporary fire the civil service has enabled a more station for the Navua Com- Tmodern civil service through a full trans- munity. formation after decades of neglect on human This was highlighted by the resourcing. Minister for Local Govern- This was highlighted by Prime Minister ment, Housing and Commu- Voreqe Bainimarama while speaking in Parlia- nity Development Premila ment on the motion on the review of 2014 An- Kumar while answering a nual Report of the Public Service Commission. question in Parliament re- Prime Minister Bainimarama said this trans- cently. formation has led to recruiting of personnel “They have identified a res- based on merit and equal opportunity. idential building at Naitoni- “We have also ensured that our high perform- toni Road in Navua, which ers are retained and rewarded accordingly with is a minute away from Na- the introduction of our new salary bands for the vua Central Business Dis- civil service. The Government believes that in trict (CBD).” order to better serve the interest of the public, it The Navua Fire Station must first serve the interest of its own staff by was decommissioned on 16 having a robust human resource system. That is December 2020 for safety why through our reforms we have instituted ef- reasons. TC Yasa had also fective performance management through bet- prompted NFA to vacate the ter pay, better training and an improved work station based on the predic- environment where effort and hard work are tion that the projected path recognised and rewarded.” of the cyclone was through “The reforms that my Government has un- Central Division. dertaken are not only about performances and Minister Kumar added the salaries but also about critically considering structural integrity of the the daily business of Government. We want a building was also in ques- restructured process of doing business to be tion and assessments of the more competitive in the current and future era structure revealed that the of development and globalisation.” building was not fit to oc- Prime Minister Bainimarama adds the buck cupy. does not stop with our civil service only but Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while speaking in Parliament on the motion on the review of 2014 Annual Report of the “The NFA did consider ren- the whole of Government machinery and its Public Service Commission. Photo: PARLIAMENT OF FIJI ovating the property initially services. and assistance was sought ‘We continue to bring progress to Govern- essential and economically-essential business ages between our ministries, fostering collabo- from the Ministry of Infra- ment services fully realising the digital world in Fiji. This not only ensures the safe opera- ration and effective communication.” structure for engineering and e-services available in the 21st century. tions of businesses but also keeps employees, Prime Minister Bainimarama added these re- services,” she said. COVID-19 has forced us to conduct businesses clients and the Fijian population safe.” forms were and continues to be a critical ingre- “Engineering assessment in the new normal. That is why my Govern- “Our services are becoming more efficient, dient to improving Government’s policies and of the building was carried ment has been harnessing the potential of e- making our progress more transparent with practices and as a direct result to strengthen- out and it was established commerce through the Ministry of Commerce, publically available matrix that show our suc- ing Government institutions but the greatest of that the building was beyond Trade, Tourism and Transport.” cess in action. It is a foundational step forward, these reforms has been the more efficient de- repair.” “Recently we launched the digital platform modernising our economy to welcome more livery of public goods and services to the Fijian Minister Kumar said while for businesses to obtain passes to operate as an foreign investment and it will forge new link- people. they acknowledge that it is an essential service every municipality should have – they cannot afford to repair a Nurture good citizens, minister tells parents structure that is not feasible. “The Pacific Harbour Fire AZARIA FAREEN beginning with our teachers con- “While these policies enable the ministry and while continuing to Station provides services to tinuing to shape, and mould future ministry to instil good behaviour make significant investments in the Navua Fire district and HE Ministry of Education, leaders into good citizens; and to and values in our students, it can- the welfare of our children, we the Navua Fire Truck has Heritage and Arts have put ensure children continue to dis- not be done by the ministry alone urge parents to be sensitive to the been deployed to the Pacific Tin place a number of poli- play good behaviour in and out of and we ask parents and the public needs of the children in teaching Harbour Fire Station and cies as a deterrent to ensure that school, we have a number of poli- to step up and assist the Ministry them good discipline and behav- firefighters and equipment bullying and brawling involving cies in place.” and the Fijian government in en- iour,” she added. have also been provided school students are not repeated. “These policies act as a guiding suring that we continue to nurture Minister Akbar said she has met to the Pacific Harbour and Minister for Education, Heritage principle to our heads of school good Fijian citizens,” she pleaded. with all the Heads of Schools of Suva Fire Stations.” and Arts, Rosy Akbar has reiter- and teachers that also aid in con- “We are drafting the parental Government boarding schools in “For the longer term, NFA ated that the ministry is committed trolling incidents such as bullying engagement policy in line with regards to bullying and are in the has already secured a 99- to providing education to all Fiji- and brawling which involves stu- the Pillar 4 of the reform in the process of finalising a document year lease over a one-acre ans apart from attending to indis- dents among other unwanted be- education sector that will ensure which will create an enabling en- land in Navua for the con- cipline issues. havioural and indiscipline issues students continue to display good vironment between parents and struction of a new fire sta- “We are committed to instilling in school,” she added. behaviour inside and outside of those students residing in board- tion for the Navua commu- good student values and behaviour Minister Akbar said the student the school, while the policies are ing schools. nity. This is situated at Lot 1 and this is not only done to the code of conduct, the behaviour also under review because of the She adds that while the school Tokotoko Road and is within teaching of curriculum content but management policy, drugs and changing behaviour of our stu- documents behaviour of the stu- the CBD area.” to the entire school system,” Min- substance abuse policy, counsel- dents in and outside school.” dents and counselling is done in Minister Kumar reassured ister Akbar highlighted during the ling policy, child protection policy “The Parental Engagement Pol- the case of bullying, parents are the residents of Navua that recent sitting of Parliament. protects and safeguards the wel- icy is designed to create greater greatly advised to teach discipline NFA services will not be af- “Children in schools are geared fare of students whilst they are in- communication between the chil- to those students who do not ex- fected. towards education right from the side and outside the school. dren and their parents with the hibit good behaviour.

4 Friday June 11, 2021 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj COVID-19 AWARENESS #TogetherWeCan phone: 3301806 Authority given $5m to help 275 apply for home homeowners MEREANI GONEDUA HE Fijian Govern- loan assistance ment has paid a total of FELIX LESINAIVALU banks can with the approval of Fiji T$5million to Housing National Provident Fund (FNPF), Authority (HA) to support the S of 24th May, 2021 there have to make an amendment to the Housing Authority’s Debt Re- has been 275 applications FNPF Act, where these individuals lief Assistance Programme for Afor home loan assistance can then access not only the Gener- homeowners since its incep- and out of this 150 applications al Account but also their Preserved tion. have been approved. Accounts. This was highlighted by the This was highlighted by Attorney- “We cannot access the Preserved Minister Local Government, General and Minister for Econo- Account unless you are actually Housing and Community De- my, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, while purchasing your first home,” the velopment Premila Kumar in speaking in Parliament during its A-G said. Parliament recently who stated recent sitting, said the Government “In many instances, these individ- that the Housing Authority of was concerned about those people uals actually had already accessed Fiji introduced the Debt Relief who have home mortgages, in par- their FNPF account to purchase Assistance Programme in 2011 ticular those who were investing in their first home to get their mort- to assist home owners who their first homes. gage, but this gave them the second could not pay their home loan. The A-G added a law was put bite of the cherry, so that they could “To financially assist Hous- in place that the mortgagor or the get up to 50 per cent of the total ing Authority with this pro- mortgagee must try and reach some amount of their FNPF funds that gramme, Government provides agreement to ensure that the owner they have.” grant funding. The Govern- of the home does not lose the home, Out of the 150 applications that ment contribution to this pro- specifically those people who have were paid 70 per cent of these were gramme is fifty percent of the lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 from members’ Preserved Accounts. loan amount written off by the pandemic or just do not have a job The 155 applications that came Housing Authority. And the in general would have difficulties in through, 13 were from Housing other 50 per cent comes from making their mortgage repayments. Authority, these were the ones that the HA. Previously the ratio “The law essentially allows and were approved, 52 from BSP, 21 was 60/40,” she said. persuade the banks to ensure that from HFC Bank, 1 from Bred Bank, “From the inception of this they give these people enough time 39 from Westpac Bank and 29 from programme, Government has to help make ends meet.” ANZ Bank. The banks and lenders paid a total of $5m to Hous- The A-G added that in the event have provided FNPF a list of 1575 ing Authority to support the Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum in Parliament last that there is an eventuality that re- members, who have moratorium is- Authority’s Debt Relief Assis- week. Photo: PARLIAMENT OF FIJI payment has to be made, then the sues. tance Programme. “So far, 425 Fijian households have benefitted from this ini- tiative at a cost of $8.5 million Back Fijian- - $4.79 million has been paid through Government assis- made products, tance and the balance of $3.75 million has been met by the minister urges Housing Authority.” Minister Kumar stated that MEREANI GONEDUA the key criteria are that the home owner has retired and is IJIANS have been urged to double and over 55 years of age; the home quadruple their support and efforts owner is unfit to work which Ftowards supporting Fijian Made prod- is medically proven; the home ucts. owner is unemployed; and the Speaking in Parliament recently, Minister household income of the home for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport owner is below $10,000 per an- Faiyaz Koya highlighted that the rationale is num. very simple – ‘buying a Fijian Made product The Minister highlighted that ensures that money is retained in the Fijian under this policy a home owner economy and in the pockets of Fijians.’ can be assisted through various “These funds can be recirculated in the econ- measures. omy through investment, salaries, creation of “For example, by writing off new jobs and to build a secure future for Fiji- full outstanding loan amount; ans,” Minister Koya said. or through partial loan write “The global pandemic has meant we have to Fijians have been urged to double and quadruple their support and efforts towards supporting Fijian Made. off; or as a temporary measure, press the re-set button on almost all polices, Photo: SUPPLIED assist unemployed homeown- initiatives and programme. However, we do ers by freezing the interest and not have to press are reset on Fijian Made. cesses raw coffee beans locally into new the Fijian Made-Buy Fijian Campaign have fees on the loan balance for up As I said earlier, this campaign will assist us diversified product such as cold brew and diversified their product range, to deal with to twelve months. through the pandemic – so what we need to chocolates, as well as modifying their coffee the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. She stated that the usual prac- press is the accelerator pedal of the brand. process to more economical and environmen- The campaign has implemented enhanced tice in loan business is to re- “We need Hon. Members and all Fijians dou- tally friendly. A company that otherwise man- promotions to generate sales by working on cover any unpaid debt through ble and quadruple their support and efforts to- ufactured every day clothing is now procuring marketing and moving services online and go- mortgagee sale of property wards supporting Fijian Made. No matter how face masks. Businesses are moving digital,” ing digital. however the HA’s Debt Relief big or small your purchase or what you create she said. Minister Koya also stated that they have over Assistance Programme is an and produce,” he added. “This is the type of innovation we need and 274,000 followers on their social media plat- initiative to help those custom- Minister Koya stated that they are also heart- are seeing and this is the time to look for op- form and has called on every Fijian to support ers who are not able to meet ened to witness Fijian Made businesses im- portunities. Opportunities that can fill un- local businesses and buy local. their debt obligations due to plementing a number of strategies to diversify tapped markets and demands.” “This is a turning point for our country, to genuine reasons. and sustain themselves, while we battle the The Minister stated that apart from opera- make the most of our inventiveness and con- “It is a programme to save COVID-19 virus. tional modifications to reduce costs and in- duct business domestically to ensure the “An example is a Nadi business that pro- crease revenues, businesses licensed under wheels of our economy keep turning.” Friday June 11, 2021 5 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj COVID-19 AWARENESS #TogetherWeCan phone: 3301806

the CPC, in commemoration of achieve this, would be by capital- efficiently to the immediate im- the Communist Party of China’s ising on the Belt and Road Initia- pacts of COVID-19, and address (CPC) 100 years Anniversary. tive (BRI). the existential threats of climate The dialogue enabled officials to In 2018, Fiji had signed a BRI change in the long term. Fiji joins take stock of the current areas of Memorandum of Understanding At the session on “Opening a collaboration between PICs and (MOU) and established a Na- New Chapter in China-Pacific Is- China, whilst exploring opportu- tional Fiji Belt and Road Working land Countries Cooperation with nities for deepened engagements Committee. Combined Political Strength,” in pursuing shared priorities with Minister Seruiratu reiterated that Minister Seruiratu provided Fiji’s the main focus on the COVID-19 by working together the National perspective on the opportunities China pandemic and Climate Change. Belt and Road Working Commit- and challenges for China-PICs The Minister for Defence, Na- tee and BRI Policy coordination Cooperation in the post COVID tional Security and Policing, Ru- agency can cohesively align de- era; and strategies for the Promo- ral and Maritime Development velopment plans post COVID-19. tion of the Belt and Road coop- and Disaster Management, Inia Updating the forum on Fiji’s eration. leadership Seruiratu attended this dialogue COVID response, Minister Se- In conclusion, Minister Seruiratu on behalf of the Prime Minister, ruiratu said that after successfully reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to Voreqe Bainimarama. containing COVID-19 for a year, strengthening the bond of friend- In his statement, Minister Se- the virus has again hit our com- ship and partnership with China ruiratu said that the pandemic munities. While trying to contain and the Pacific Island Countries; has further exacerbated the chal- it is hard work, Fiji is confident and advancing a comprehensive dialogue lenges imposed by the climate that together – as a nation and partnership based on the princi- IJI joined other Pacific Is- theme, “Working together to crisis. As such, he stated that this with the support of our develop- ples of mutual respect and com- land Countries, (PICs) and build consensus across the ocean dialogue is an ideal platform to ment partners – we will overcome mon development. Fthe People’s Republic of and pursue shared development.” pave a way forward in realigning it. He also conveyed his best wish- China at the China-Pacific Is- The meeting was attended by the plans and strategies to region- He said that Fiji like other coun- es to the People’s Republic of lands Countries Political Leader- leaders and senior officials of al priorities, through maximising tries in the region looks to more China as they commemorate the ship Dialogue convened via vir- PICs and China which was organ- opportunities to work together to targeted collaboration with China, achievements of the CPC at its tual platform recently. ised by the International Depart- Building Back Better. to enhance measures to mitigate, 100 years Anniversary. The meeting focused on the ment of the Central Committee of He added that one of the ways to adapt and respond effectively and MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

These past few weeks have not been easy for my Government and the Fijian people. We fully contained COVID-19 for a year, but this disease has now managed to escape into our communities. We know it will be a long, tough road ahead, but we succeeded once and are confident that we will stop this virus again.

Voreqe Bainimarama Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama during the Pacific Leaders Roundtable with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. Photo: SUPPLIED Fijian Prime Minister Leaders eye inclusive, sustainable economies HE Commonwealth Pacific Leaders unlock acceleration of the above priorities treme bio-diversity loss, frequent and in- ally determined contributions under the Regional Roundtable meeting con- (scale, debt, incentives, risk capital, con- tense weather events, and sea-level rise are Paris Agreement. Our National Adapta- Tvened with concerted commitment cessional and blended finance) and to ex- setting back socio-economic progress that tion Plan maps out a multi-billion-dollar to advancing strategic partnerships for in- plore game-changing opportunities emerg- has been painstakingly built over decades. effort to strengthen our climate resilience. clusive and sustainable economies that are ing from within the Commonwealth that “Fiji welcomes the carbon-emission com- We have also committed to plant 30 mil- resilient in the face of pandemics, climate can help drive a more sustainable future. mitments made at the recent US Climate lion trees and sustainably manage our vast change and other global challenges. Prime Minister Bainimarama conveyed Summit by larger developed nations. We ocean space by 2030.” This Pacific Leaders Roundtable was his appreciation to His Royal Highness for salute the United Kingdom for its commit- Further emphasising that a holistic ap- one in a series of regional Commonwealth initiating this important meeting, adding ment to embed into law its carbon-emission proach is needed, the PM said that we must Roundtables in which HRH The Prince that the COVID-19 pandemic is not just a target of 78 per cent below 1990 levels by move towards an inclusive and broad-based of Wales has engaged in partnership with health crisis, but one with far reaching im- 2035. That is wonderful news, but for us, economy, build on sustainable blue and leaders on Economic Recovery from the pacts on social and economic development. there is no choosing between the battles. green economic models, use nature-based COVID-19 pandemic; Accelerating Action “The setback to the global economy has We are battling both simultaneously. technologies and solutions, and accelerate on Climate Change and Scaling Sustain- led to major interruptions leading to wide- “It is evident we will require medium- to the move to net-zero carbon emissions. able Investment Opportunities. spread unemployment and increased pov- long-term concessionary financing target- Prime Minister Bainimarama stated that The Roundtable delivered on the opportu- erty. This is quite evident across the Pa- ed to the needs and special circumstances Fiji has set the path to create a sustainable nity for the Commonwealth’s Pacific Lead- cific.” of Pacific states.” economy that can accommodate a dynamic ers and HRH The Prince of Wales to work “These past few weeks have not been easy Reaffirming Fiji’s commitment to climate private sector, attract investors, facilitate in partnership, to accelerate economic re- for my Government and the Fijian people. actions, Prime Minister Bainimarama said capital and new technology, and support covery and drive global action on the sus- We fully contained COVID-19 for a year, that Fiji is walking the talk. diversification into new sectors. tainability agenda. but this disease has now managed to escape “We continue to press on through the cre- In closing, Prime Minister Bainimarama Fiji’s statement was delivered by Prime into our communities. We know it will be a ative mobilisation of domestic resources, emphasised long-term sustainability will Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and he was long, tough road ahead, but we succeeded innovative capital market instruments such require greater resources and capacity to joined by his counterparts across the re- once and are confident that we will stop as Green Bonds and financing arrange- fully implement the vision of the Agenda gion to further deliberate and engage with this virus again.” ments through bilateral and multilateral 2030, and renewed the call for greater ac- HRH The Prince of Wales in identifying Highlighting the climate battles faced by partners. cess to affordable finance. outstanding barriers and actions required to the region, Prime Minister said that ex- “We have committed to stronger nation- OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER 6 Friday June 11 2021 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 COVID-19 AWARENESS #TogetherWeCan

come up with safer ways to do Ministries, business. “We will also use this opportu- agencies monitor nity to create awareness and dia- logue with the businesses in rela- business protocols tion to the protocols.” HE Ministry of Commerce, The Minister further stated that Trade, Tourism and Trans- this will be on-going exercise and Tport (MCTTT) together acknowledged MHMS, FCCC with Ministry of Health and Med- and the FPF for coming on board ical Services (MHMS), Fiji Com- for this exercise due to their un- petition and Commerce Commis- derstanding and extensive expe- sion (FCCC) and Fiji Police Force rience in engaging with the busi- (FPF) have been jointly monitor- The joint collaborative effort between the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport (MCTTT) together with Ministry of Health and ness community. ing and carrying out evaluation Medical Services (MHMS), Fiji Competition and Commerce Commission (FCCC) and Fiji Police Force (FPF)is the road to safely recover the Officials from respective agen- of business compliance to the Fijian economy and generate economic activity. Photo: SUPPLIED cies will be visiting businesses to COVID safe protocols for busi- jian businesses adhere and imple- cannot operate as normal. Normal ployees. A business that allows monitor compliance to the Busi- ness operations. ment COVID safe business proto- has a new definition that requires anyone who is not following the ness Operations and undertake This joint collaborative effort cols. It is equally important that everyone to take extra precau- minimum COVID-safe measures respective surveys. is our road to safely recover the employees and customers also tions”. to enter their establishment, will Businesses can access the COV- Fijian economy and generate eco- adhere to the protocols “With the new Public Health be held responsible,” Minister ID safe business protocols from nomic activity – through restart- The Minister for Commerce, (Amendment) Act 2021 passed Koya said. the Ministry website www.mcttt. ing the Fijian businesses and re- Trade Tourism and Transport, in Parliament, businesses should The Fijian Government urges gov.fj. or call 163 for queries and turn Fijians to jobs. Faiyaz Koya said, “Business Op- take responsibility of their prem- businesses to consciously go be- clarifications. It is critically important that Fi- erators reminded that businesses ises, as well as customers or em- yond the minimum protocols and [email protected] Friday June 11, 2021 7 COVID-19 AWARENESS #TogetherWeCan email: [email protected]; l @Fijian Govt;l Fijian Government;l visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fjl phone: 3301806 COVID-19 AWARENESS #TogetherWeCan MINISTRY STEPS UP COVID-19 VACCINATION CAMPAIGN The Ministry of Health and Medical In total the ministry has administered Services is stepping up its efforts to vac- 195,169 first doses and 4615 second cinate members of the public against the doses. Covid-19 pandemic. Pictured are members of the public In an update last Friday (June 4) the being vaccinated at Wailea, Suva; ministry said that from May 31, 59,209 Kinoya, Nasinu, and Nakasi and Vunivivi, individuals had received first doses and Nausori. 327 received second doses of the vac- cine nationwide. Photos: JOSEFA ULUILAKEBA VACCINATION TOTALS BY DIVISION ARE: CENTRAL 39% - 1st dose DIVISION .28% 2nd dose WESTERN 47% - 1st dose DIVISION 1.79% 2nd dose NORTHERN 12% - 1st dose DIVISION .32% 2nd dose EASTERN 11% - 1st dose DIVISION 0% 2nd dose

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Frontliners in the Western Division at Churchill Park, Lautoka. Photo: MEREANI GONEDUA Businesses endorse Senior Govt official border decision praises frontliners MEREANI GONEDUA MEREANI GONEDUA panying health officials in assisting with their ing of the borders officers were still out and HE recent announce- work. about conducting their work and ensuring that ment of the opening of RONTLINERS in the Western Division Mr Ledua stated that officers were engaged in Fijians were adhering to the new norm. Tcontainment areas in have been commended for their con- ration delivery for families who were on house “I am also pleading with our Westerners to the Western Division has been Ftinuous hardwork during this pandemic. isolation including the screening and testing of please adhere to the new protocol in place, in- acknowledged by businesses Divisional Commissioner Western Mesake Fijians identified to be at risk of getting the stall the careFIJI app (with Bluetooth switched in Nadi. Ledua, during a briefing in Lautoka, acknowl- virus. on) as it is very important and stay in your own Nadi Chamber of Commerce edged various government ministries for sup- “Despite the hours they worked, every single bubble.” president Dr Ram Raju stated porting the Ministry of Health in trying to officer continued to work tirelessly to safe- The Commissioner has also called on every that the announcement has combat COVID-19. guard every Fijian and for this I am deeply Fijian to cooperate with authorities and follow brought relief to businesses “Your hard work has not gone unnoticed, grateful to everyone.” proper protocols as this is the only way “we not only in Nadi but in other especially leaving your families and accom- Mr Ledua also stated that even with the open- can stand together against this pandemic”. districts as it would allow them to return to normal operations. Dr Raju stated that they ex- pect to see a hive of business Small business owner backs Govt support activities after close to nearly MEREANI GONEDUA five weeks of lockdown but cautioned that business own- AVING to continue her business after a five- ers will need to ensure that week lockdown in Nadi was something that all protocols put in place by H43-year-old Veena Wati looked forward to as the Ministry of Commerce, she would now be able to continue to earn a living. Trade, Tourism and Transport The small business owner who often sells food packs (MCTTT) are strictly adhered around Nadi town stated that it was difficult for small to. business owners like her to cope with the lockdown; “The relaxation of curfew however, she was grateful for the support that was hours from 8pm to 4am is also rendered to her and her family. welcomed and will allow more “My husband passed away a few years back and I time for businesses.” am the only breadwinner in my family. During this He stated that government lockdown I was blessed to have received some food officials from the MCTTT ration from the Government and other organisations. and the Fijian Competition “Now with the lifting of some restrictions, I would and Consumer Commission be able to continue with my business. I have also re- have been seen visiting super- ceived assistance from Government including seed- markets including businesses lings that I will plant for my garden. around town to ensure that Ms Wati stated that this pandemic has taught her to safe protocols are practiced. rely on home gardening as she was now able to sell Dr Raju said the onus was few vegetables from her garden. now on the business commu- “I received my free seedlings from the Ministry of nity to exercise maximum or Agriculture way before the lockdown and had planted strict COVID-19 protocols as it at my backyard. Now I am harvesting most of the the dangers of transmission vegetables and selling it to my neighbours. of this deadly virus was still “I encourage every Fijian who is facing difficulties among us. during this pandemic to plant and utilise the little land He also commended frontlin- you may have. It will be very useful in the long run ers around the country who especially during this time.” worked hard since the second The mother of two also commended frontliners for wave was detected and stated the work that they are doing. that every Fijian should stand “I have seen frontliners working in Nadi for long together now more than ever hours and have never heard anyone complain. They to try and combat this virus. ensure that we are safe from this pandemic and I “We must continue to limit commend them for what they are doing. Risking their our movements and every- lives like this is not easy especially when you have one’s cooperation is vitally a family. And for that I salute each and every one of Veena Wati is grateful to Government and other organisations for support her family received during the important during these trying them.” lockdown in the Nadi and Lautoka. Photo: MEREANI GONEDUA times.”

10 Friday June 11, 2020 210423023FJ How to make home made masks A4.pdf 1 26/04/2021 9:03 AM

MINISTRY OF HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM COVID-19

Guidance on Homemade Cloth Mask

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Friday, April 3 2021 11 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj COVID-19 AWARENESS #TogetherWeCan phone: 3301806 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Providing the best HE Fijian Government is and high global demand for COV- providing COVID-19 vac- ID-19 vaccines, Fiji’s vaccines Tcines to all individuals have been prioritized and pro- above the age of 18, starting with vided to those who are considered the most at-risk or vulnerable Fiji- most vulnerable to COVID-19. ans to ensure our communities and These groups of individuals have the country, as a whole, are best been prioritized because they are protected against the coronavirus. either at a higher risk of catch- ing COVID-19 or suffer from 1. What is the COVID-19 vaccine? underlying health conditions that COVID-19 vaccines are vaccines increase their risk of becoming se- developed to provide acquired im- riously ill or dying if they get the munity or protection against the disease. virus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes Fiji’s priority groups who will the COVID 19 disease, a virus that receive the COVID-19 vaccines has claimed more than 2.7 million first are: lives around the world. Currently, 1. Front-line workers (e.g air- the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vac- port workers, health front-liners, cine has been approved for use in sea-ports, quarantine facility staff, Fiji in persons aged 18 years and hoteliers working in quarantine older. facilities, defense forces and some other essential workers) ; Residents receive their first jab of AstraZeneca vaccination at the Christian Mission Fellowship church at Vuniivi, Nausori Photo: JOSEFA 2. Why should I get the COVID-19 2. The rest of the health workers ULUILAKEBA vaccine? across Fiji, including private prac- titioners, members of the disci- ID-19. receive the COVID-19 vaccines? body the genetic code it needs to COVID-19 can cause severe ill- plined forces, persons with exist- All individuals 18 years and The COVID-19 vaccine is free to allow our immune system to pro- ness and lead to death in some ing medical conditions, and family above: At this moment the As- the public. The Fijian Government duce the antigen itself. mRNA people. If you get COVID-19, members of front line workers; traZeneca Vaccine can be admin- and some key Development Part- vaccine technology has been stud- you could spread the disease to • Elderly/Older People 60 years istered to only individuals who ners like DFAT, MFAT, USAID, ied for several decades. They con- family, friends, and others around and above; and are 18 years and above, thus we WHO and UNICEF are helping tain no live virus and do not inter- you. • All individuals 18 years and would like to protect all eligible absorb all costs associated with fere with human DNA. Even when Fiji becomes a COV- above Fijians. the COVID-19 vaccination and its ID-19 contained country that processes. 14. Are COVID-19 vaccines safe? would not mean that Fijians are 6. Why are these groups 7. Who is the COVID-19 vaccine COVID-19 vaccines are safe. immune to the coronavirus. The prioritised? not recommended for? 12. Is the AstraZeneca vaccine Even though COVID-19 vaccines pandemic cannot end so long as as safe and effective as other are developed quickly, they un- any population remains vulnera- Healthcare workers: Health •The vaccine is NOT recom- covid-19 vaccines? dergo rigorous testing in clinical ble to COVID-19. That is why it is workers continue to serve on the mended for persons younger than trials to prove that they meet in- essential that Fijians are vaccinat- front line of Fiji’s fight against this 18 years of age as there is limited The AstraZeneca COVID-19 ternationally agreed benchmarks ed alongside the rest of the world. deadly pandemic. The occupation research about its effectiveness in vaccine that has been authorized for safety and effectiveness. Only Getting a COVID-19 vaccine can type, and job settings of healthcare people below 18 years. for use in Fiji and has been ap- if they meet these standards can help protect you and those around workers place them at a higher risk •People with a history of severe proved for use in WHO’s Emer- a vaccine receive validation from you from COVID-19 particularly of contracting COVID-19. Health allergic reaction to vaccinations gency Use Listing and in many WHO and national regulatory those, who may not be able to re- care workers are also at a high risk should consult a doctor before de- other countries’ regulatory bodies, agencies. ceive their vaccine due to medical of being exposed to COVID-19 as ciding to take the COVID-19 vac- including Fiji. It is safe and highly Fiji will only receive COVID-19 condition or someone who is be- they provide critical care to those cine. effective in reducing COVID-19 vaccines that meet WHO’s estab- low the age of 18 years old. who are or might be infected. infections, protecting against se- lished safety and efficacy criteria Front line workers (e.g. airport 8. Do animals like dogs and vere diseases in people and reduc- and that have received the re- 3. When did Fiji get its first workers, health front-liners, sea- cats need to get the COVID-19 ing hospitalisation. quired regulatory approval. COVID-19 vaccines? ports, quarantine facility staff, vaccine too? hoteliers working in quarantine 13. How does the COVID-19 15. What does safe mean? The Fijian Government received facilities, disciplined forces and There is no information currently vaccine work? What this means, is that exten- its first supply of 12,000 doses of some other essential workers): available that household pets like sive medical trials have been con- the Oxford-AstraZeneca COV- The work type and job setting of dogs and cats suffer severe illness Vaccines work by mimicking an ducted to review all the side ef- ID-19 vaccine on 6th March 2021. frontline workers bring them into or spread the virus that causes infectious agent – viruses, bacteria fects and medical conditions that The country became the first in the contact with many people from COVID-19. or other microorganisms that can people in the trials experienced. Pacific to receive the COVID-19 different places and they are then cause a disease. This ‘teaches’ our The number of illnesses reported vaccine doses. at an increased risk of exposure to 9. Where are Fiji’s COVID-19 immune system to rapidly and ef- in the vaccinated group is com- the COVID-19 disease. vaccines supplied from? fectively respond against it. pared with the control group to 4. Will Fiji receive enough Adults of any age with certain Traditionally, vaccines have done see whether the vaccine could be COVID-19 vaccines to vaccinate underlying medical conditions: Fiji’s first batch of COVID-19 this by introducing a weakened associated with an increase in any its population? people with underlying medical vaccines are supplied through a form of an infectious agent that al- medical conditions. The rates of conditions like stroke, hyperten- global partnership called the CO- lows our immune system to build illness are also compared with the Due to limited global supply, Fiji sion, asthma, heart disease etc. VAX Facility led by Gavi, CEPI, a memory of it. This way, our im- rate of those illnesses in the gen- will receive its COVID-19 vac- are at an increased risk of severe and the World Health Organiza- mune system can quickly recog- eral population. For any severe ill- cines in batches, just like many illness from COVID-19 and are tion (WHO) in partnership with nize and fight it before it makes nesses reported, a specialist doctor other countries. The Fijian Gov- therefore prioritised for receiving UNICEF. Fiji has received the us ill. That’s how some of the involved in treating the person and ernment is working with the COV- the vaccine. COVID-19 vaccine from India COVID-19 vaccines have been an independent safety committee AX facility and on a bilateral basis Older people 60 years and above: and Australia. designed. consider whether the illness could with its development partners to Older people, 60 years and above Other COVID-19 vaccines have be associated with the vaccine. procure enough vaccines to vac- face significant risk of develop- 10. What type of COVID-19 been developed using new ap- All the information about adverse cinate all of its target population. ing severe illness if they contract vaccine has Fiji received? proaches, which are called mes- events (unexpected illnesses) re- COVID-19. This is because peo- senger RNA, or mRNA, vaccines. ported during the trial has been 5. Who will receive the ple’s immune systems (which Fiji has received the AstraZeneca Instead of introducing antigens provided to regulators, and the COVID-19 vaccines? fight diseases) weaken with age, COVID-19 vaccines. (a substance that causes your im- safety profile of both the Oxford- therefore older people can be se- mune system to produce antibod- AstraZeneca vaccine is similar to Due to the limited global supply riously affected if they get COV- 11. Do I have to pay anything to ies), mRNA vaccines give our that of other vaccines.

12 Friday June 11, 2021 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 COVID-19 AWARENESS #TogetherWeCan FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS protection for Fiji injection? The reason? The coronavirus vaccines registration and vaccination site to get your Yes, the approved vaccines are given as can prevent you from becoming seriously Birth Registration Number, if not visit the 2 injections at an interval of 8-12 weeks at ill with COVID-19. And even if you have nearest Birth, Deaths and Marriages Office the upper arm of an individual. been vaccinated you still can get the virus, (BDM) or speak to someone at the mobile harbor it in your body without any symp- health team doing registration. 22. How many doses of the COVID-19 toms (asymptomatic infection) and pass it vaccine will I receive? to another person. 33. Where do I register for the COVID-19 You must continue to follow COVID-19 vaccine? Each person will receive 2 doses of the safe measures to help keep everyone safe vaccine, with the 2nd dose received 8-12 against the virus. For online registrations please use this weeks after having the 1st dose. •Wear a mask when going out; link to register: https://vra.digitalfiji.gov.fj/ •Wash your hands with soap and water 23. Are there any side effects from the regularly or use hand sanitizer; 34. If I have problems registering, who COVID-19 vaccine? •Always cover your mouth with bent el- should I contact? bow when you cough or sneeze; As with most vaccinations, it is normal • And avoid crowded spaces and keep- Should you have any issues with the reg- for some people to experience mild side-ef- ing your distancing (2m) for your personal istration process, please contact toll-free fects. Most of the side effects of the COV- safety; helpline 158. ID-19 vaccine are mild and should go away • Do not host or attend social gathering; You could also contact the ministry on: in a few days. The side-effects can include: and Ministry of Health HEADQUARTERS Common mild side effects after getting • Switch your careFIJI application by Dinem House, 88 Amy Street, Toorak COVID-19 may include: turning on your phone’s Bluetooth P.O Box 2223, Government Buildings, The AstraZeneca COVID-19 is safe and highly effective • Soreness or redness around injection site Suva P: 330 6177 vaccine. Photo: JOSEFA ULUILAKEBA • Mild fever 28. Who should I contact if I need more • Tiredness medical advice around COVID-19? 35 I do not have a Birth Registration 16. How long does the protection from • Headache Number (BRN); can I still have the the COVID-19 Vaccine last? • Muscle or joint aches MoHMS number 3306177 or 158 vaccine? You can manage these side-effects with Registering for your COVID-19 vaccina- It is not yet known how long protection rest and taking medicines for fever and tion All Fiji citizens, over the age of 18, are lasts for those who are vaccinated. How- pain, if needed. eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. ever, other vaccines using the Oxford Serious reactions following side-effects 29. Why do I have to register before I get If you have a copy of your Fijian Birth ChAdOx1 technology are proven to pro- are very rare, but in case they happen: the COVID-19 vaccine? Certificate, you can find the BRN in the top vide immune responses that can persist for Go to your nearest health facility. corner of the certificate. a year or more. You will get proper medical care to treat It is important to register for the vaccine If you only have a Citizen Certificate, you What is known is that COVID-19 has your symptoms because it will allow the Ministry of Health may use this number to register for the vac- caused very serious illness and death for a Your symptoms will be thoroughly inves- and Medical Services to determine when cination. lot of people. If you get COVID-19, you tigated to see if they are related to the vac- people will be able to receive their vac- also risk giving it to loved ones who may cine or not. cine dose and that both doses are delivered 36. I am a frontline worker, a work get very sick. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine on the proper timeline. We have a phased permit holder, but NOT a citizen. Can I is a safer choice. Experts are working to 24. Should I take painkillers before the approach to vaccinating the community, still have the vaccine? If so, how do I learn more about immunity levels. vaccination? which involves vaccinating health care and register? frontline workers, before moving to vacci- 17. Can pregnant women be vaccinated? It is not currently recommended to take nate the wider community. Yes you can have the vaccination, we will painkillers such as ibuprofen, aspirin or This planning will help ensure that we advise the public at large, as soon as we are Currently, in Fiji, pregnant women do not paracetamol before your COVID-19 vac- vaccinate in a safe and efficient way. ready to register all individuals with a per- have to take the COVID-19 vaccine until cine to prevent side effects. However, if mit holder. delivery. Pregnant women who feel that you do experience side effects such as fe- 30. Who can register to get the COVID-19 Frontline Worker employees with- they are at high risk of exposure to COV- ver, pain, or headaches after receiving the vaccine? in essential industries who must physically ID-19 (e.g. health worker, front line work- vaccine, you can take medicines containing show up to their jobs. These can be peo- er) or have comorbidities that add to their paracetamol. If you are 18 years and older, you are en- ple who work within the tourism sector at risk of severe disease, may have to consult For those that take similar medications couraged to register to receive your COV- key points of entry, individuals that work at their health care provider before deciding routinely, you should continue your medi- ID-19 vaccine. hospitals, and healthcare professionals. to take the vaccine. cations as prescribed. Efficacy Vaccine efficacy is the 31. What documents do I need to percentage reduction of disease in a vac- 18. Can COVID-19 vaccines affect 25. Are the vaccines Halal? register for the COVID-19? cinated group of people compared to an No pork or other animal derived ingre- unvaccinated group. fertility? dients are contained in the Oxford Astra- Before you register, please ensure you Effectiveness Vaccine effectiveness re- No, you may have seen false claims on so- Zeneca vaccine. The Oxford AstraZeneca have the following things with you: fers to how well the vaccine performs, un- cial media, but there is no evidence that any vaccine has ethanol listed as an ingredient, • Your Birth Registration Number (BRN) der real-world conditions. vaccine, including COVID-19 vaccines, but this is in amounts lower than found in or Citizenship Certificate Number or Per- Side Effect Any effect that is second- can affect fertility in women or men. If you natural foods. mit Number. ary to the intended effect of the vaccine. are currently trying to become pregnant, • A copy of an official photo identifica- Anti bodies A protein used by the you do not need to avoid pregnancy after 26. Is the COVID-19 vaccine evil? tion– this could be your passport, Voter immune system to identify and neutralize receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Identification Card, FNPF Card, Driver’s foreign objects such as pathogenic bacteria This claim has no scientific basis and is License, Student ID or TIN Joint Card. and viruses. 19. Can lactating women be vaccinated? not based on fact. What we do know is that If you do not have a local birth certificate, Herd Immunity Herd immunity is a form getting a COVID-19 vaccine can help pro- you may use your Citizen Certificate Num- of indirect protection from infectious dis- The Ministry of Health and Medical Ser- tect you and those around you against the ber. You can visit the health facility for fur- ease that can occur with some diseases vices recommends that women continue to COVID-19 disease. ther assistance with documentation or from when a sufficient percentage of a popula- breastfeed after receiving the vaccine. a health mobile team around cities, towns, tion has become immune to an infection. 27. Why is it important to continue and in communities. This can be through vaccinations. 20. How is the COVID-19 vaccine given? practicing the recommended public COVAX COVID-19 Vaccines Global Ac- health measures? 32. Do I have to pay to get my Birth cess, abbreviated as COVAX, is a global The COVID-19 vaccine is injected into Registration Number if I do not have a initiative aimed at equitable access to your upper arm. Those who have been fully vaccinated can birth certificate with me? 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Friday June 11, 2021 13 Foreign Nationals Registration for COVID-19 Vaccination Foreign nationals living in Fiji who wish to register for the COVID-19 vaccination, can now register via vra.digitalfiji.gov.fj To register, Simply go to: vra.digitalfiji.gov.fj; Click on “Permit Number”; Enter your Permit Number and Date of Enter details here for search and Birth; continue filling other details Press "Search" to Click here authenticate and navigate to the vaccination form; and Fill required details to complete registration.

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Friday, June 11, 2021 15 FRIDAY JUNE 11, 2021 l 16 PAGES l ISSUE 8 l VOL 12 l WWW.FIJI.GOV.FJ Fijij Focus Govt pays out $11.2m in cash assistance to Fijians

The Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says that more than 224,000 Fijians who are adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Viti Levu have been assisted with Government’s $50 cash assistance programme. Photo: AZARIA FAREEN Staff of the Ministry of Economy during the Minister’s briefing on the $90 cash assistance for Fijians in lockdown areas. Photo: JOSEFA ULUILAKEBA

AZARIA FAREEN “Those individuals whose income has been unaffected and those that receive oth- A total of around 282,000 applications were received for the $50 ORE than 224,000 Fijians who er forms of Government assistance are not BIGare adversely affected by the eligible for this initiative including allHELP civil cash assistance. Out of this, around 58,000 applicants were not MCOVID-19 pandemic in Viti servants, individuals in the formal sec- eligible as they are receiving: Levu have been assisted with Govern- tor, whose income has not been affected, •Unemployment assistance for the formal sector through the ment’s $50 cash assistance programme for those receiving unemployment assistance the informal sector. via FNPF, students on TELS and Toppers joint Government/FNPF Scheme - 22,671; The sum of $11.2 million was paid out to scholarship receiving normal allowances, • student allowances through TSLB - 5,012; and, eligible individuals through their MPAiSA all social welfare recipients and all Gov- • social welfare payments – 2228. or MyCash digital wallets and recipients ernment pensioners.” are able withdraw cash or purchase goods “Around 282,000 applications were re- directly from any registered MPAiSA and ceived for the $50 cash assistance program The remaining 28,089 ineligible applicants were made up of MyCash outlets. and out of this, around 58,000 applicants those: The Attorney-General and Minister for were not eligible as they are receiving un- Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said this employment assistance for the formal sec- • below the age of 18 years; $50 cash assistance was paid out to every tor through the joint Government/FNPF • who had applied through multiple mobile phone numbers; qualifying Fijian who are 18-years-old and Scheme, student allowances through TSLB over in Viti Levu and who do not receive and social welfare payments,” he added. and any other form of assistance. This new assistance was in addition to • who provided incorrect and/or insufficient information. “The sum of $50 cash assistance is tar- the $90 cash assistance paid out earlier to geted for those individuals who are unem- 118,000 households with a total payout of Recipients of this initiative have been reminded and urged to use ployed, reside in an informal sector and $10.6 million. However, this time around, the $50 to buy groceries and other essential items at their own who are not receiving any other form of rather than restricting the assistance per assistance in particular the unemployment household, the $50 cash assistance was convenience as there are no restrictions or time limit to when assistance provided through the Fiji Na- paid out to every qualifying Fijian 18 years these funds can be used through their MPAiSA or MyCash money tional Provident Fund (FNPF),” the A-G and over in Viti Levu who do not receive wallets. said. any other form of assistance. vo3[fon airn[ fImy2 ifL3 cInI srk[r ny w[2 d[n Ii S5[nI8 aOS2+yil8n srk[r aSpt[l kI suiv6[ ik8[ s[m[nny kI m[{g ko 6N8v[d 2 2 3 3

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  (425)Iij   dohr[e] (8.5m)  htH[r[  jo log apny 1r kI w[itr ilE  i   gE kj>] nhI\ cuk[ skty hY ky ilE (4.79) ia sonm s[mI Iny   (3.75m) gr kj>] g8[ byckr pYsy  (2011)  vsUl ikE j[ty hY lyikn  Iijv[is8o\ sy m[{g kI j[ rhI  5[|    hY fIjI my\ bny s[m[no\ k[   @os  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p=6[n m\t=I be]inm[r[m[ ny  2yilfon] pr p=6[n m\t=I moirsn  ko a[7[r V8Kt ik8[| I aOS2+yil8[ ny fIjI ko 3[8ryK2  bj2 spo2 ky tOr pr pYtIs [ (35) imil8n aOS2+yil8n 3olr 4 id8[ hY jo ik pcpn (55)  imil8n fIjI8n 3olr ky krIb  hY| esky al[v[ koiv3 sy l3>ny  ky ilE fIjI ko aOS2+yil8[ my\  bny ES2+[j>ynyk[ su{e] ky ds hj>[r ,  a[i5]k Rp wur[k aOr surx[ Apkr4 7I syky ilE l[7k[rI idE gE hY jbik dv[e]8[{ fIjI  phu{c ge] hY|  kovyKs suiv6[ ky nIcy  aOS2+yil8[n srk[r kI mdd sy  fIjI ko dv[e]8o\ kI tIsrI i3il-  vrI 7I iml cukI hY|  p=6[n m\t=I moirsn ny fIjI ko 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Noda Viti E na oti mai: PM Bainimarama

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veivakadeitaki na Turaga na I Liuliu ni Matanitu o Josiaa Voreqe Bainimarama Ekei vei keda na lewei Viti ka kaya ni na oti mai na i vesu ni mate taka na COVID 19 e na noda vanua. Vakaraitaka o PM Bainimarama ni sa vuqa na dredre e da sotava mai ka sega ni ka vou vei keda me da na lewei Viti me da vuli mai kina ka sotava na vei bolebole e so e ra sala vata kaya mai. “Au gadreva me’u vakadeitaki kemuni na lewenivanua nida na ravuta na dewa ni mate na COVID-19, ka vakanamata e na veisiga vinaka sa tu e matada.” “Au sega ni nuitaka na noqu kaukauwa vaka- tamata. Ia, e na liga loloma ga ni Kalou. E levu na italanoa e na iVolatabu e asolia vei au na vakanuinui, vakabibi e na gauna dredre eda lako curuma tiko qo,” e kaya ko Bainimarama. “Au sa vakaraitaka oti, na rere e sega ni tiki ni noqu bula. Au na sega ni vakatulewa e na dela ni rere. Me kakua ni rawai keda na mate qo. Me kakua ni rawai kemuni na mate na COV- ID-19. E na sega talega ni rawai Viti.” Tomana na iLiuliu ni Matanitu ka kaya ni sa dodonu me me da vakararavi e na masu e na veisiga me vaka sa liutaki keda tiko kina Na iLiuliu ni Noda Lotu. “O Viti sa sotava oti na dredre, sa lako cu- ruma ka qaqa mai kina.” Tauri toka oqori na katakata ni yago i Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama ni se bera ni curu yani kina Palimedi ena macawa sa oti. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI PM: BIBI NA

JOSEFA ULUILAKEBA veivanua ni veiqaravi raraba.” vanua. Na nodra veiqaravi kei na solibula sa Au sa dau tukuna tiko yani na ivakaro, au na MURIEra vakaraitaka talega na nodra vakavinavi LEWA- bibi vakalevu ena gauna qo.” tukuna tale: Mo tiko ga e vale kevaka e rawa, A vakabibitaka o Paraiminisita Voreqe naka na Vunivola Tudei ni Tabana ni Bula Vakaraitaka ko Vuniwai Fong ni oti e dua na ia kevaka o lako, tokara na iubinigusu kei na Bainimarama vei keda na lewei Viti me Vuniwai James Fong ena veiqaravi sa va- yabaki ena kena sega ni bau dua tale na kisi ucu ka nanuma me tiko ena nomu talevoni Sda dau muri lewa “Keitou sa tekivuna kayacori tiko. vakadeitaki, au kila ni oni sa na lomaleqataka na careFIJI, ka me waqa tiko na batikarawa tale tiko na veiqaravi qo. Ia, e sa na vakatau “E vakainaki tiko na nodra veiqaravi na iyat- na iwiliwili levu ni kisi vakadeitaki ena veisi- (bluetooth). Yawaki iko me 2 na mita mai vei vei keda taucoko - e sega ni nona itavi wale ueliu ni veiqaravi,” kaya ko Vuniwai Fong. ga - e dodonu me na vakakina. ira tale eso. Savata wasoma na ligamu. Kua ni ga na Tabana ni bula, Mataivalu kei na Ta- “Dina mada ga ni muri tiko na iwalewale ni “Qo e dua na mate e veidewavi rawarawa ka wasea na tavako. Kua na bilo vata ena gauna bana ni Ovisa. E gadrevi na lewenivanua, tataqomaki ka vakayagataki na kena iyaya, e rawa ni vakavu leqa. Ia sa tu na sala eso eda ni gunu yaqona.” na veivuvale, na veitikotiko, na veibisinisi, dau tu ga na ririko ni kena dewa na mate ena rawa ni taqomaki keda kina. Kevaka o dua “O au e dua na dau taleitaka na gunu yaqo- na marama kei na turaga daunibisinisi mera gauna ni veiqaravi.” vei ira na taura tiko vakamamada na mate na mevakataki kemuni ga, ia sa kena gauna vakaitavi ena kena rawati na ituvatuva qo. Sa “Au gadreva meu vakavinavinakataki ira qo – au kila ni so vei kemuni oni vakarorogo meda vakuai keda toka mada mai na ivakarau kila tale ga na Matanitu ni gadrevi na veita- na noqu itokani dauniveiqaravi era tomana tiko mai qo – sa kena gauna qo meda kua ni qo. Gunu yaqona ga e vale, losea ka qarava bana e taudaku ni Matanitu mera veivuke ena tiko ga na taqomaki ni nodra bula na leweni- wele,” kaya ko Vuniwai Fong. ga na memu yaqona.” email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj ITUKUTUKU NI COVID-19 #EdaRawataVata phone: 3301806 Lesi e 800 ivakalesilesi vakamatanitu e ra lesi ki na valuti ni mate taka SOLO LEWANAVANUA mate taka na COVID-19. “O ira na vakalesilesi, na lori veivotayaki ni yaya ni veiqaravi baleta na bula ni vakavakarau e Vakaraitaka na iLiuliu ni Ma- kei na waqa e lai tokona na e so me na kua ni vakatao taka na na gauna ni leqa tubu koso.” ra sa lesi e 867 na i vakale- tanitu o Voreqe Bainimarama veiqarani ni Tabana ni Bula e na veiqaravi,” e kaya ko Bainima- Era vakaitavi talega na ivakale- silesi ni matanitu kei na ni sa vakagolei vakatabakidua kena valuti na mate taka qo e na ramara. silesi ena kena qaravi na talevoni Evei matabose ni taoni e so talega ki na sasaga oqo e 235 na nodra talevi na lewe ni vanua, “Me vaka ni ra vakalesilesi ni e rua na 158 kei na 161 – na sala me ra tiki ni mata cakacaka me ra waqa kei na lori ni matanitu me tokoni na vei vanua e ra raici Matanitu, e ra sa vukea tale tiko ni veitaratara me baleta na mate qarava vakatabaki dua na sasaga vukea ka vakarawarawa taka na kina vakavuniwai na lewe ni g ana kena vakateitei na tukutuku taka na COVID-19. levu ni matanitu me baleta na veiqaravi. vanua kei na kena vukei tiko na ki vei ira na lewe ni vanua me ‘Vinaka na Vaqaqacotaki na lawa vosota Nadi, Lautoka’ baleta na COVID-19 JOSEFA ULUILAKEBA AKAVINAINAKATAKA na liuliu JOSEFA ULUILAKEBA ni Matanitu Voreqe Bainimarama Vna balavu ni nodra vosota voli mai sa vakadonui e Palimedi na kena na bolebole ni sogosogo na tiko e Nadi kei taurivaki na veiveisau e so me Lautoka. Ebaleta na lawa ni Bula Raraba ka “Taumada au gadreva meu vakavinavinaka- virikotori e na Lawa Levu ni Bula Rara- taki kemuni na lewenivanua oni tiko ena ba 1935 se na Public Health Act 1935. iwasewase ni vanua o Nadi kei Lautoka, kei Na lawa qo e vakaqaqacotaka na kena kemuni oni tiko ena taudaku ni vanua qo, e tokai na i ubi ni ucu kei na gusu, na tarai kemuni na vakatatabu ena nomuni vo- kena biu tiko e na talevoni veikauyaki sota kei na yaloqaqa. Au kila ni sega ni raw- na careFIJI app ka me vakaraitaki e na arawa. Au kila tale ga ni levu vei kemuni, oni veivanua ni bisinisi kece e na gole kina sa vakila na veika bibi e dodonu me qaravi.” e dua na lewe ni vanua, na kena rokovi “E dua bulu ga naka au kerea vei kemuni. na na vakatatabu ni veilakoyaki, tu vei- Au sa kerea tale ga veikemuni na leweni- yawaki kei na sosoqoni vata. vanua e Viti Levu kei Viti raraba. Ni muria Esa koto talega e na lawa oqo na kau- vakavinaka na ituvatuva ni tataqomaki ni va- kauwa e tiko vua na Minisita ni Bula ena luti ni matetaka na COVID 19. Ni volayaca kena vakatauci na totogi me veiraurau mo ni cula, o ira na leweni nomuni vuvale kei kei na veicala eso kei na kena rawa ni kemuni. “ sogoti e dua na bisinisi ke sega ni muria “E bibi mo ni cula. Kevaka e sega, ena sega na lawa. Sa vakadonui ena Palimedi na kena taurivaki na veiveisaua eso me baleta na lawa ni Bula Raraba 1935 se ni rawa ni dolavi tale na noda rawaka vakaila- Public Health Act 1935. E vakaqaqacotaka na kena tokai na i ubi ni ucu kei na gusu, na kena biu tiko e na Okati ena veisau qo na kena tauri na talevoni veikauyaki na careFIJI app ka me vakaraitaki e na veivanua ni bisinisi kece e na gole kina e dua na vo, sega ni rawa ni oni na lesu tale icakacaka, kedra itukutuku o ira na vakacalai vaka lewe ni vanua, na kena rokovi na na vakatatabu ni veilakoyaki, tu veiyawaki kei na sosoqoni vata. bisinisi kei na lesuvi tale ni bula galala.” lawa, na cala e ra beitaki kina kei nakei iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI “Me tekivu ni mataka, sa na vakalailaitaki na totogi cava e na tau tiko. kei na kena vakalesui tale na noda bula na toso e na kena raici ni vuqa e ra sega na vakatatabu ni veilakoyaki kei na veito- Vakaraitaka na Vunilawa o Aiyaz kina kena i tuvaki taumada. tiko ga ni taura rawa na bibi ni mate taka soyaki ena iWasewase na Vualiku kei na vei- Sayed-Khaiyum ni ka bibi na veisau qo “Sa keitou saga sara tiko vakaukauwa qo kei na vei vakasala e so sa tu me bale- yanuyanu lalai, koya e sega ni laurai kina na baleta na kena segati me muri na lalawa me tadolavi tale na bula vakailavo ni ta na noda taqomaki kei na kena tarovi manumanu ni matetaka.” e sa biu mai na Tabacakacaka ni Bula noda matanitu ka mai drakidrakita tiko na tete ni mate,” e kaya ko Khaiyum. “Na bisinisi taucoko oka kina na bisinisi ririkotaki vakalevu mevaka na vale ni vei- koti, volau ni vakaukauwa yago kei na vale Taladrodro ni biliati, sa na vakatarai mera dola.” “Vei kemuni na lewenivanua ni via takoso mai Va- na veicula nua Levu kei na veiyanuyanu lalai, sa rawa ni oni lesu mai Viti Levu ena waqa kei na e Nasinu, waqavuka. Sa kerei mo ni qirita na 163 mo ni Nausori volayaca ena Tabacakacaka ni Veivoli, Sara- vanua kei na Veilakoyaki ke oni via lako mai JOSEFA ULUILAKEBA Viti Levu.” “Au vakamasuti kemuni tale ga na leweni- ra yaco yani vakalewe vanua e Vanua Levu kei na veiyanuyanu lalai. levu ki na vanua ni Ni taura vakabibi na nomuni galala tiko ena Eveicula me baleta na matetaka qo na COVID. Ni rokova na itu- mate na COVID-19 na lewe ni vatuva ni tataqomaki me baleta na COVID. “ vanua e na maliwa ni vanua e “Ni kakua ni taura vakamamada na no- rua o Nasinu kei Nausori. muni galala tiko ena matetaka. Vei kemuni Dina ni a sotavi tiko na drake na bisinisi oni okati me ririkotaki vakalevu, suasua ia e sega ni tarova na ena soli vei kemuni na ivoladusidusi matata nodra gadreva na i cula ni ta- mai na Tabacakacaka ni Veivoli, Saravanua tarovi se vaccine. kei na Veilakoyaki, ena iwalewale ni nomuni E vakacagau na nodra veiqar- Mai taura nai matai ni cula ni tatarovi ni mate na COVID-19 ko Nasoni Vono ena nodra veiqarav voli na Tabana ni Bula vei ira veiqaravi.” avi i vakalesilesi ni Tabana ni na wasewase e Kinoya, Nasinu. Vakayacori tiko na veiqaravi oqo ena vale ni lotu Wesele e Sarosaro, Kinoya. “Ena duidui vakalailai o Lami-Suva-Nauso- Bula ka ra veitokoni na lewe ni iTaba: JOSEFA ULUILAKEBA ri, se levu naka se vo me qaravi me vakamam- Tabacakacaka vaka Ovisa kei “E sega ni ca na cula ka sa gone. Na duidui beka ga e tiko “Sa daumaka dina na veiqar- adataki kina na nodra icolacola ena veisiga na Mataivalu ni noda vanua e dodonu me da na lakova yani sai koya na i cula ni mate taka avi ka da raica kina na nodra na lewenivanua era tiko kina. Na kena imatai, na veiqaravi ka me yadravi na me da na cula. Oqo e dua na qo e na dola katuba ki vei keda yalo dei na i vakalesilesi kei me tekivu ena 4 na kaloko ena mataka ni ma- vei lalawa e so sa virikotori e sala e da rawa ni vukea kina vakabibi na kena vakalesui na nodra dinata na i tavi e taka, sa dolavi kina na iyalanivanua e Suva, me baleta na mate taka qo. na noda matanitu e na sasaga mai na nodra rawa ka vaka i vakacolati ki vei ira,” e kaya Nausori kei Lami. Sa kena ibalebale ni sa na Vakaraitaka o Nasoni Vono levu me na tadolavi tale yani lavo.” ko Tavele. iyalanivanua vakatabui o Wainadoi ena dua e dua na turaga ni Yasawa- na vei bisinisi kei na vanua E tokoni Vono o Daniele E sa kerei tiko na nomuni na yasana kei Logani ena dua tale na yasana, i-Rara ka vakaitikotiko e ni cakacaka e so,” e kaya ko Tavele, e dua na turaga ka veitko ni na lewe ni vanua e ena sega ni veisau na raba ni vanua e kovuta Kinoya ni sa dodonu vei keda Vono. vakaitikotiko e Nakasi, ni ma- na kena yadravi na vei lalawa na vakatatabu. Sa na dua ga vakadua na va- na lewe ni vanua yadua me da “Na i cula qo e tautauvata rautaka na veiqaravi vakaya- e so sa viriukotori ki vei keda nua ni vakatatabu rabailevu e Lami i Nauso- cula ka me na vukea na noda sara ga kei na vei cula tale e so cori vei ira vakabibi na taba me baleta na noda taqomaki ri,” kaya ko PM Bainimarama. cavu kalawa ki liu. e da se cula mai kina ni da se qase kei ira na tauvimate. keda mai na mate taka qo.

2 Vakaraubuka 11 ni Jiune, 2021 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj ITUKUTUKU NI COVID-19 #EdaRawataVata phone: 3301806 Vukei oti na sega ni cakacaka ena $200 na milioni SOLO LEWANAVANUA sega ni rai sara tiko iliu ena imatai vuke.” ni vanua vakatabui, era sa na rawa “Vei kemuni oni sega ni oka ena ni vica na vula.” “Au na via vakaraitaka na bogi ni taura tale e 220 na dola. Kena veisoqosoqo qo, oni sega ni rawa ra sa vukei oti mai na Ma- Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni nikua ni keitou na cakacakavata ibalebale era sa na taura e 440 na ni kerea na veivuke eso vakaila- tanitu na sega ni cakacaka, nodratou ivakamacala oya me kei na Tabacakacaka ni iLavo me dola mai na nodra dui akaude ni vo, ka oni sega ni cakacaka. Sa Evukei vakabisinisi lalai, e vakai ira na vo ni veimatanitu e toso tale na ika2 kei na ika3 ni FNPF. Ena qai kuria na matanitu rawa moni na ciqoma e $50. A Viti ena vuku ni COVID-19 ena vuravura, eda sega ni kila se cava wasewase ni veivuke ni FNPF. A na kena vo, vei kemuni e lailai na dau yalani tu ga ina veivuvale ena $200 na milioni dola me vakateki- na dede ni kena tiko na mate qo tekivu ena Jiune na yabaki sa oti, ilavo e tiko ena nomuni akaude. vanua vakatabui na tauri ilavo ena vu ena Evereli ni yabaki sa oti. kei na kena na veisautaka na noda me 1 tale na vula se tautauvata E namaki me so tale na kerekere MPAISA kei na MYCASH e liu, Vakasavuya na itukutuku oqori bula vakailavo kei na bula ena kei na 2 na veisaumi vakamacawa vovou me na ciqomi ena iwase- ia na ituvatuva vou qo sa dolavi ki Viti raraba ena siga Vakarau- veisiga. rua. Qo ena sauma kina 13 na ma- wase qo. Qo ena vakarautaka na vei ira kece na yabaki 18 lako wai na turaga na iliuliu ni noda “Me da kakua ni raica tiko ga na tanitu e 21 na milioni na dola. Ena matanitu e 4 na milioni na dola. cake era tiko e Viti Levu. Na ma- Matanitu ko Josaia Voreqe Baini- doka ni ucuda. Me da nanumi ira solia na FNPF e 6 na milioni na Na FNPF ena solia e 9 na milioni tailalai ni tukutuku ena qai kilai marama. tale ga na muri tiko mai. Ena vuku dola. Na kena levu taucoko e 27 na dola. Na kena levu e 13 na mil- na Tusiti. Namaki ni na vakayaga- “Ni na vakasamataka ni yabaki ni noda lewa matau na noda ilavo, na milioni na dola,” kaya o PM ioni na dola.” taka na matanitu e 10 na milioni sa oti, eso a tukuna ni dodonu me e sa rawa vei keda me tomana na Bainimarama. “Na nodrau ituvatuva na matan- na dola me ra vukei kina e rauta keitou solia vakalevu cake mai na veivuke ka vakarabailevutaka vei “O ira era a rawa ni taura e 220 itu kei na FNPF qo ena vukea e ni 200,000 na lewenivanua,” kaya ka keitou a solia taumada. Ia era ira era gadreva tiko qo na vei- na dola baleta ni ra a tiko ena loma sivia e 60,000 na lewenivanua.” o PM Bainimarama. ‘Kua ni sikova na wekamu keo lomani koya’

SOLO LEWANAVANUA

AKANANUMI keda tale na lewei Viti na turaga na VMinisita ni Bula o Vuni- wai Ifereimi Waqaainabete. “:Na manumanua somidi qoka na Coronavirus o keda saka ga na tamata eda kauta.” “Oya e dua na vuna levu sa dau kerei vei keda mada tiko vakadua ga e vale,” kaya na Minisita ni Bula. “Ni sega ni rawa nida boka se ra- ica sada na tatarovi tikoga me kua Era sa veiqaravi tiko na ivakalesilesi ni tabana ni bula ena kena dikevi na lewenivanua ka mera cula talega ena wainimate ni sasabai ni COVID-19. iTaba: JOSEFA ULUILAKEBA ni tauvi keda.” “Sa bibi kina meda tiko vakadua ga ena noda bubble.” “Me kakua tale ni dua eda sureta mai. “Meda kua tale ni veisiko kina dua tale na matavuvale.” Kua ni vakabauta na “Kevaka dou tikoga vakamata- vuvale ka tikotani tiko ko tukadra- tou na gone dou kua ni lai sikovi koya.” “Baleta oya na gaunaisala eso itukutuku lasu: WHO e rawa ni veidewayaki kina na SOLO LEWANAVANUA kaila raica na tabana ni bula meratou qaravi kei na wainimate ni sava liga. Vakamamaca- mate.” ikoa ena vuku ni nomu vuvu, veilecakayaki taka ena paper towel “O keda na itaukei na noda dau A veivakasalataki vei keda na lewei vu- na yagomu, taqa nomu icegu mo qaravi rawa Na wainimate ni niumonia e sega ni rawa ni veisikovi e baleta nida tuberi mai ravura na Matabose ni Bula ni Vuravu- vakavuniwai.” taqomaki iko mai na Coronavirus. ena bula ni kauwai kei na loloma.” Sra se World Health Orgnization (WHO) E lasutaki talega ni draki batabata e esega E sega ni dua na wainimate ni Niumonia e “Ia na gauna oqo ni tyiko na mate me da kua ni vakabauta na itukutuku laustaki ni rawa ni vakamatea na manumanu meca rawa ni taqomaki iko mai na Coronavirus. oqo eda vaulouata tiko na kauawai me baleta na COVID-19. ni Coronavirus. Na manumanu meca ni mate oqo esa rui ka levu duadua ga mo vakatikitii- Ni wilika sara yani eso na itukutuku lasutaki “Mo ni kila ni dei tiko na katakata ni yagoda vou vei ked aka gadareva ga na wainimate taki oya mo kakua ni lako yanaki oqo: na tamata e dodonu me toka ena 36.5 dgress e baleti koya vakatabakidua. Sa saga tiko mo laki vakasokumuni,” kaya na E lasutaki ni 5G mobile network e vakade- Celsius kina 37 degrees celcius. na WHO me kunei edua na wainimate me Minisita ni Bula. wataka na manumanu meca ni COVID-19. Na sala uasivi duadua mo galala mai kina vakatabakidua saqraga ena valuti ni mate- “O keda tabusaka yani na itaukei “Na manumanu meca ni matetaka na Coro- ena Coronavirus oya mo dau savata wasoma taka oqo. dua na ka edau vakavuna saka tiko navirus e sega ni rawa ni dewa ena biau liva- na ligamu ena wai kei na sovu se na waini- Sega ni rawa ni walia na garlic na manumanu noda veisikovi na noda kauawia liva ni mobile network. mate ni sava liga hand sanitizer. meca ni Coronavirus. kei na loloma.” “E dewa walega ena wai ni suru kei na vu Na nomu sili waikatakata ena sega ni taro- E se sega ni dua na ivakadinadina ni rawa “Kena ibalebale na loloma levu keina wai e turu mai gusumu ena gauna o vosa vi iko me kua ni yacovi iko yani na manu- ni o taqomaki iko mai na manumanu meca eda rawa ni cakava vei ira na kina. Rawa walega ni dewa kevaka o tara na amanua ni matetaka qo. ni matetaka oqo kevaka o kania vakalevu na wekada meda kua ni sikovi ira. gusumu se ucumu se matamu ni oti nomu tara Na sala vinaka ga mo savata wasoma na Garlic. Kaya o Minisita ni Bula meda main a dela ni dua n aka e tauava tiko na wai ligamu kua ni tara na gusumu ucumu kei na Na itaba ni bula kece ni tamata e rawa ni tau- tukuna vei ira mera kua nimai turu nei koya e viosa, vu se suu tiko. matamu. vi ira na matetaka oqo veitalia keo Matua, se sikovi keda oya na loloma levudu- E lasutaki ni sega ni rawa ni tauvi iko na Na manumanu meca ni matetaka oqo es- gone se o Cauravou se Goneyalewa. adua e rawa nira cakava. COVID -19 gauna ni katakata ni siga. ega ni rawa ni dewa ena kati ni namu baleta E dina ni o ira na tauvimate rawa tiko e “Baleta kera na curu mai e rawa “Sa ripotetaki ni vanua katakata talega e na manumanu meca ni mate oqo e dewa ena rawa ni tarai ira vakatotolo me vakataki ira nira kauta main a mate se da curu kune kina na kisi ni COVID-19.” wai ni suru, vu kei na wai ni gusu. na ceguoca, matenisuka se mate ni uto, eda yani e rawa nida kauta yani vei ira Ni tauvi iko na manumanu ni Coronavirus Kua ni leqataka na kati namu ni sega ni rawa sa vakasalataki kece meda savata vinaka na mate.” e sega ni kena balebale ni sa na tauvi iko ena ni dewa kina na manumanu meca ni matetaka ga na ligada sega ni dua na itaba tamata e “Me yacova na gauna sa seavu ne nomu bula taucoko. oqo. galala kina. kia na manumanu ni mate oqo ena “Baleta ni levu na tamata era bula mai na Na misini ni vakamamacataki liga se hand Ni nanuma dei na kena iwali uasivi vinaka noda vanua nida cakacaka vata sa Coronvirus ni sa yali mai yagodra na manum- drier e segani vakamatea na manumanu duadua mo savata wasoma na ligamu kakua na qai rawa ni da tekivu tale meda amanu ni mate oya. meca ni Coronavirus, ona qai galala ga mai ni tara na gusumu ucumu kei na ligamu. lakova tale yani na veika eda dau “Kevaka e kune vei ikona kena ivakataki- kina ni osavata na ligami ena wai keina sovu marautaka tu.” Vakaraubuka, 11 ni Jiune 2021 3 ITUKUTUKU NI COVID-19 #EdaRawataVata email: [email protected]; l @FijianGovt; l Fijian Government; l visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj l phone: 3301806 ITUKUTUKU NI COVID-19 #EdaRawataVata

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Vakaraubuka 11 ni Jiune, 2021 7 VULA I WEREWERE VAKARAUBUKA, KA 11 NI JIUNE 2021 - KA 8 NI TABANA - KA 12 NI VOLA Noda Viti

Ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama kei Vunilawa Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum kei na liuliu ni kabani na Vodafone,Pradeep Lal ena volau ni nodra vukei ena talevoni na lewenivanua ena veivuke ni matanitu baleta na COVID-19. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA ‘Me da vakaitavi ena qarauni ni COVID-19’ SOLO LEWANAVANUA mate tale vei keda. Ia, eda a vakarautaki ati na ituvatuva qo. vakaleqai keda kevaka eda talaidredre. keda vinaka tu.” “Sa kila tale ga na Matanitu ni gadrevi Meda dei tiko. Kua ni moica na ivakaro. A veivakasalataki ki vei keda kece Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni ra sega ni na veitabana e taudaku ni matanitu mera Meda yadrayadravaki.” na lewenivanua e Viti na turaga vakacauoca na vakailesilesi e valenibula veivuke ena veivanua ni veiqaravi raraba.” Vakabibitaka na iliuliu ni noda Matanitu Sna Paraiminisita ni noda vanua ko kei ira na dauniveiqaravi raraba me vaka “Au nuitaka ni sa na qai matata vei ke- vei keda kece na lewenivanua, e rua ga Voreqe Bainimarama ni sega ni itavi wale- ga na yabaki sa oti. muni ena nomuni sega ni muri ivakaro, se na ka me da cakava: mo cula kei na nomu ga ni Tabana ni Bula, Mataivalu, kei na Ta- “Qo me tarovi na mate, mera vakalesui lewe ni nomuni vuvale se o ira oni gaunis- bulataka na ivakarau ni tataqomaki mai bana ni Ovisa na valuti ni matetaka oqo sa keda ina veigauna vinaka. Keitou sa teki- ala vata, nomuni itikotiko, nomuni koro, na COVID-19. E oka tale ga kina me tiko na vakatau ena noda vakaitavi taucoko. vuna tale tiko na veiqaravi qo. Ia, e sa na se nomu valenicakacaka o sa na rawa ni ena nomuni talevoni na careFIJI App, me “Kemuni na lewei Viti, a tarovi na tete vakatau vei keda taucoko - e sega ni nona vakacegui mai na cakacaka, sega na ivure- waqa tiko na batikarawa (Bluetooth) ena ni mate me sivia e yabaki dua. Sa dodonu itavi wale ga na Tabana ni bula, Mataivalu vure ni ilavo, ka sega ni rawa ni vakacici veigauna. Eda sa kila tu na cava ena rawa meda cibitaka na veika eda sa rawata, ni so kei na Tabana ni Ovisa.” bisinisi – levu se lalai,” kaya o PM Baini- ni taqomaki keda, me da vakamuria sara. na veimatanitu era sotava tu na dredre ena Kuria o PM Bainimarama ni gadrevi na marama. Ni da duavata, ena rawa ni da vakalesuya gauna bolebole qo.” lewenivanua, na veivuvale, na veitikotiko, “Eda okati vata kece. Me da kua ni ciqo- tale na noda Viti ina bula eda taleitaka. “Na noda a mai wele, me vaka ni a yaco na veibisinisi, na marama kei na turaga ma e dua e sega ni vakamuria na idusi- ena so tale na matanitu, a vakavu tauvi- daunibisinisi mera vakaitavi ena kena raw- dusi ni tataqomaki mai na Covid-19. Ena

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