WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2019 l 16 PAGES l ISSUE 22 VOL 10 l WWW.FIJI.GOV.FJ j Fijij FocusDISCIPLINED TOP FIJIAN ENVOY TELLS SERVICES OF EDUCATION REMEMBER FALLEN 6 EMPOWERMENT SAVING 12 DAYLIGHT NOV 10, 2019 COMRADES Govt investment brings better teaching experience

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama with Nabukaluka District School students after opening the newly-built teacher’s quarters in Naitasiri. Photo: EMI KOROITANOA EDUCATION

EMI KOROITANOA their own well-being, teachers can focus on The Head of Government said an unprece- maritime regions as their facilities –includ- REVOLUTIONtheir work in the classroom,” he said. dented $13.8 million has been allocated to- ing teachers’ quarters – were noticeably HE education revolution in Fiji is on Prime Minister Bainimarama, while open- wards location allowances for primary and shabbier than schools in urban areas,” PM track as the Government continues ing the newly-built teacher’s quarters at secondary teachers in remote areas. Bainimarama said. Tto invest in infrastructure to improve Nabukaluka District School in Naitasiri In the current budget cycle, Fijian Govern- “On top of that, the allowance we paid to not just learning but the teaching experi- recently, said those days of poor working ment has included early childhood educa- remote teachers was much lower than to- ence as well. conditions have been brought to an end by tion (ECE) teachers in the initiative for the day. As a result, life was made unduly dif- This as Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimara- Fijian Government. first time with an allocation of $500,000 for ficult for rural teachers and the top teaching ma opened a series of teachers’ quarters in This new energy, he said, will be felt by their location allowances. talent was often siphoned off to the urban the rural parts of the Central Division over each of the students. Prime Minister Bainimarama said this has schools.” the past few days. “Sometimes, all it takes is that extra push been a big step in the right direction when it The Prime Minister also commissioned With the comfort and security of proper from a motivated teacher to inspire a pas- comes to levelling the playing field in edu- a newly built Early Childhood Education housing, teachers can focus on what mat- sion for maths, sciences, or the arts that cation. (ECE) center at the school and a newly ters most – teaching. stays with a young person for all of their “For decades, that spark of inspiration was built teacher’s quarters at Navuso Primary “Instead of spending time worrying about life.” missing from many schools in rural and School in Naitasiri as well. email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; NATIONAL MATTERS visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 INSIDE Govt plans national

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Top Fijian envoy tells of education empowerment - 12 ID rollout by 2021 AZARIA FAREEN Ministry works to cut 85pc rice imports - 11 IJIAN Government is working closely with the Singapore Cooperation Enter- Fiji sugar export prise in streamlining many government undergoes rebranding - 10 F services and expecting to roll out a National Identification Card (ID) by October 2021. Quote of the week The Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khai- yum highlighted this while opening a regional workshop on the “Use Cases for Digital ID in the Pacific” in Suva recently, where represent- atives from different government and private sector converged to focus on how Pacific is- land countries can realize the transformational Voreqe potential of digital identity. Bainimarama The A-G highlighted that every single Fijian Over the past five will have a National Identification Card which years, Government has will be the only source of ID number and de- tails of all the other identification cards will provided funding of of be incorporated at the back end of the national $224 million towards the ID card. energy sector, in which “We want to make things easier for our peo- Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum with participants during the opening of “Use Cases for ple where you don’t have to remember multi- Digital ID in the Pacific” regional workshop in Suva. Photo: AZARIA FAREEN 70 cents of every dollar ple numbers or carry multiple cards with the spent in the sector have introduction of the single ID card,” the A-G “World Bank study has shown that countries “We will examine the role of digital ID as gone directly to rural said. He said this not only becomes the pri- facing devastation with single identification an enabler for digital government services—a mary source of identification but it also helps system in place have people being able to save key building block helping governments tran- electrification. Government to manage the distribution of re- a lot of money after a particular disaster. With sition from manual, paper-based processes to sources. the national identification system in place, the digitalized, online public service delivery,” he Voreqe Bainimarama Fijian Prime Minister “Most Pacific Island countries are vulnerable Indian government was able to enhance finan- said. to climate change - we’ve had cyclone Josie, cial inclusion of up to 75 per cent.” “As we grow the digital economy, and de- Numbers Keni, GIta affect Fiji and Cyclone Winston The A-G adds the ID system will be used liver more services over the internet, activi- also affected Tonga - and within 36-hours one- by banks and other stakeholders within the ties and services become cheaper, quicker and third of the value of our GDP (gross domestic economy to provide quick assistance to peo- more convenient. We also increase inclusion $224m product) was reduced by the Category 5 cy- ple in terms of setting up and accessing bank as more people—particularly those living in The amount spent by clone,” he said. accounts and registering businesses. remote regions—get access to services that Government on the “We had our Help for Homes rebuild program World Bank resident representative, Lasse previously were out of reach.” set-up because the devastation was so im- Melgaard said the workshop focuses on the The World Bank is supporting close to 40 energy sector over mense and Government was morally obliged role of digital ID in improving the perfor- countries around the world to implement and the past five years, of to provide people with some sort of funding to mance and integrity of social protection, improve digital identity and civil registration which 70 cents of every rebuild their homes,” he added. health and humanitarian information systems. systems dollar has gone directly to rural electrification. Minister launches prostate cancer awareness Tweet of the week AZARIA FAREEN not only for Fiji but the Pacific and the world. INISTER for Health, Minister Waqainabete urges men Dr Ifereimi Waqaina- to attend to regular check-up at Mbete recently launched their nearest health clinics. the month-long awareness for Samuela Saumatua says he was prostate cancer hosted by the diagnosed with prostate cancer Frank Bainimarama (@FijiPM) Suva Golden Oldies Rugby Club five-years-ago and refused to un- at Defence Club in Suva. dergo any surgery to get rid of the A well-deserved accolade for our own Jerry Tuwai. Speaking at the event, Minister disease. We know Jerry is far too humble to Waqainabete said “we are quite “I believe the best way to avoid sing his own praises, but with 18 cup fortunate that we have two urolo- any form of major illness or sur- finals, one Gold medal, and three gist in the country with dedicated gery is to keep a positive mindset World Series titles, he’s not only the urology clinics that look after and look after yourself well,” Mr man of the year in 7s Rugby, he’s one of the greatest players of all prostate cancer and we walk hand Saumatua said. time! in hand with Fiji Cancer Society”. “Cancer is not something I am “I am so pleased that the month totally unaware of as I’ve had sev- Contact of October was Pinktober and the Minister for Health, Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete during the official launch of the month-long eral relatives who died of cancer Publisher: Deborah Weiss month of November is Movem- awareness for prostate cancer at Defence Club in Suva. including my grandmother and Sub Editor: Prashila Devi Photo: SUPPLIED Manager Vernacular: Viliame Tikotani ber, which allows us the opportu- mother,” he added. Virendra Lal nity to reflect on cancers and the “In our nation we have approxi- man’s life at a time when he can “To all the men, there is noth- North office: Level 3 Macuata House, Labasa West office: Level 1 Ratu Nauliano House, Koroivalu effects of non-communicable dis- mately 30-40 Fijians who have offer the best to his family, com- ing to be ashamed of if you suffer ease as a whole,” he said. prostate cancer every year and munity and the nation, and that is from cancer as it is better to get Contacts: Suva: 3301806 / West: 6700086 / 9905965 Minister Waqainabete says there the youngest person passed away why we need a lot of advocacy treated than to die of embarrass- North: 8811276 / 9905971 is a need to raise awareness as from the disease at the age of 51 and awareness around this dis- ment. Please go and get tested and Fax: 3305139/3304663 [email protected] a nation not only in these two a month ago,” Minister Waqaina- ease,” he added. listen to the doctor because the @FijianGovt months but also beyond because bete said. Dr Waqainabete adds non-com- rate of survival these days is get- Fijian Government visit us at www.fiji.gov.fj cancer is a killer. “Prostate cancer takes away a municable disease is a problem ting better and better.”

2 Wednesday, November 6, 2019 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS

Proper hygiene, Special sanitation mustread administrators ‘prevent DAYLIGHT SAVING set direction diseases’ STARTS THIS SUNDAY for town All Fijians are to switch A total of 18 their clock one hour in LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA advance of the standard new flush toilets time on Sunday, 10 OMMERCIAL sus- were built for the November commencing at tainability and im- villages while 14 2.00am. Cproved customer ser- old toilets were This is a reminder issued vice will be focal points of the to all members of the Ba Town Council, which has converted to public from the Minister for welcomed its new Board of Water seal toilets. Employment, Productivity Special Administrators. and Industrial relations, “The Board is keen to Youth and Sports Parveen Kumar. explore and implement new EALTH Min- ways to generate revenue not ister Dr Ifere- Daylight saving will end on only for the Ba Town Council, Sunday 12 January 2020 imi Waqainabete but to also employ more Ba H at 3.00am where members acknowledged the great of the public will be residents,” said Board mem- support from the youth requested to switch their ber, Beatrice Nast. groups in the construction clock backward by an hour. “We seek community pro- of new convenience facili- jects that will be sustainable ties for the villages of Na- and contribute to the social, saibitu and Nalidi in the mental and physical wellbeing greater Wainibuka area. of residents, and that could A total of 18 new flush give more Ba residents the toilets were built for the chance to share their talents villages while 14 old toi- and ideas for a better future. lets were converted to wa- NCDs reach epidemic We seek to implement best ter seal toilets. practises and ease-to-do-busi- The donation of water ness for all who need munici- storage drums from the pal services.” Flour Mills of Fiji (FMF) Minister for Local Govern- has also demonstrated the rate in Fiji, Pacific ment, Housing and Commu- commitment from private nity Development Premila Ku- companies under the pub- mar said customer service and lic private partnership that business processes need im- the Ministry has been en- prove, with new investments gaged in. to also be undertaken. Minister Waqainabete “We need to focus on the said that this was another importance of businesses in achievement for the vil- our towns and cities. As mu- lages as they can now nicipal workers, we can’t sit in practice safe hygiene and our offices. We need to get out sanitation. and interact with the business “I urge you all to take community and ratepayers, care of your health and see what the rising issues are. with these new facilities They are our clients and they now available, I anticipate set the direction.” that the burden of com- The Board of Special Ad- municable diseases will ministrators for Ba consists of be lessened in the area”. Lala Sowane (Chair), Beatrice The outbreaks of com- Nast, Dipti Sharma, Renee municable diseases last Brown and Dr Rohit Kishore. year and the Minister’s assessment visits to the President Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote at the launch of the FoodSwitch Fiji App last week. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA medical sub-division this year identified the need NANISE NEIMILA health and wellbeing, but knowing what to eat for proper hygiene and and how to choose healthier options is not al- sanitation to avoid such ON-COMMUNICABLE-DISEASES ways that easy. situation. (NCDs) have reached epidemic pro- “We are fortunate in Fiji to be exposed to hav- After the initial assess- Nportions in Fiji and many other Pacific ing a wider choice of both local and imported ment this project was countries like diabetes, heart attack, stroke, hy- foods extensively available for us to choose given the green light and pertension and obesity are major problems in from.” collaborated efforts from our communities. Meanwhile, the FoodSwitch app will allow Fi- the stakeholders resulted This was highlighted by the President Major- jians to access to a new tool, an innovative tool in the timely construction General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote while launching to help them in choosing a healthier diet. of the toilet facilities. the FoodSwitch Fiji App last week. President Konrote highlighted that the FoodS- Minister Waqainabete President Konrote said NCDs have risen most- witch App allows Fijians to look at items in thanked all those that ly due to poor lifestyles, particular diets, physi- stores and see what healthier items to choose were involved in the suc- cal inactivity, tobacco use and over-indulgence from to purchase. cessful completion of the in alcohol. “Fijians can simply scan the bar codes of food project as this will bring NCDs contribute to significant proportion of and beverage products in any store and receive many benefits to the peo- illness, disability and premature deaths in Fiji. immediate, easy-to-understand nutrition infor- ple in the rural location. “NCDs are a major social and economic bur- mation about the product as well as a list of Meanwhile, villages den for our nation, and are robbing us of our President Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote says the similar foods that are of healthier choices.” were also presented with productive workforce, community and family FoodSwitch App allows Fijians to look at items in stores and “The FoodSwitch App is like having a nutri- choose healthier options to buy. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA certificates as they com- members.” tionist on hand at the supermarket.” pleted the training on Wa- “This major problem requires the concerted ef- civil society, the community and the private President Konrote commended the Fiji Na- ter Safety Plan. fort of all Fijians - the Ministry of Health, can- sector.” tional University and The George Institute for not do this alone, – it requires a multi-sectoral President Konrote strongly believes that we Global Health Australia for developing the [email protected] approach that involves all parts of Government, all know that eating well is important for our FoodSwitch project in Fiji.

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 3 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; DISASTER PREPAREDNESS visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 Learn, understand tsunamis, Minister Villagers ‘live’ disaster Usamate urges VILIAMNE TIKOTANI

ISASTER is everybody’s drill a success business and the general VILIAME TIKOTANI school including pre-schoolers were also Bainimarama said. Dpublic is again being urged part of the exercise which required them to “As such, the NDMO has provided capac- to learn and understand more about ILLAGERS of Lavena in Taveuni assemble on the village ground and to run as ity building for the village through a struc- it. successfully carried out a live simu- quickly as they can into the hills above the tured approach, a village disaster committee Minister for Infrastructure, Trans- Vlation of a tsunami drill as part of village compound. and a standard operating procedure for the port and National Disaster Man- the national disaster awareness. The hill is estimated to be around 200 me- school.” agement, Jone Usamate, made the About 350 villagers consisting of men, ters above the village grounds. Lavena school head teacher Ilaisa Deke comment in Taveuni as he launched women, children and the elderly participated Acting director NDMO, Litiana Bainima- said it was new and good experience for the the 2019 National Disaster Aware- in a first tsunami drill to be undertaken in a rama, said Lavena village was one of the students because even though disaster man- ness Week and encouraged commu- rural community in Fiji. villages badly affected by Tropical Cyclone agement is already part of the school curric- nity ownership and partnership. Turaga-ni-koro, Petero Waisea, said the Winston in 2016 and most of the homes in ulum it was a first time experience for them “I would like to leave you with the village disaster response committee had the village were either blown away or de- to actually test their knowledge in real time. message this morning that disaster drawn up a plan for disaster evacuation stroyed extensively. A group of agencies supported the drill is everybody’s business and I urge and the simulation exercise spearheaded by “So the exercise is a significant one in the which included the disciplined forces- the you all present here today to visit the National Disaster Management Office sense of preparedness because Lavena vil- Republic of Fiji Military Forces and Fiji Po- the booths to learn and understand (NDMO), as part of the national disaster lage location is considered vulnerable be- lice Force, the National Fire Authority and more about building to last, and to awareness exercise this year presented them cause their reef is close to the village shores also the Ministry of Health, the University relay the message to your commu- with an opportunity to test themselves. and they can experience any kind of storm of the South Pacific and Fiji Roads Author- nities and friends on the positive About 130 students from Lavena Primary surge or even tsunami at any time,” Ms ity impacts of disaster risk reduction,” Minister Usamate said. “The week’s celebration also aims to advance the universal goal of sustainable development, disaster mustread risk reduction and climate change and safeguard the environment and KEY MESSAGE the climate for present and future generations.” ON TSUNAMI The Minister added that as the custodian of the National Disaster • Ensure everyone in your Risk Reduction Policy, he strong- community knows the warning signs - an earthquake, a rise ly believes that if Fiji wishes to or fall of coastal water and a achieve sustainable development, roaring sound as the tsunami implementing the Sendai Frame- rushes towards the shore work will make achieving its tar- • Do not stay in coastal gets fully possible. and low-lying areas after “And target achievement will an earthquake has been only be possible if we all play our felt - move to high ground part well in disaster risk reduction,” IMMEDIATELY. If the he said. earthquake occurs close to “Let me assure you all that Gov- the coast, you will have very little time to run ernment, through the National Disaster Management Office, is • Coastal communities and committed to the people of Fiji for schools should plan a safe providing services aimed at pre- area on high ground and multiple routes to the safe venting loss of lives and reduce area damage to properties caused by disasters and other catastrophic events.” Minister Usamate said as Fijians armers should pay close attention to all weather forecasts, warnings and advisories issued by the Fiji Meteorological Services. Photo: VILIAME TIKOTANI we all must integrate disaster risk reduction into investment decisions Take precautions for cyclone season, farmers told as this is the most cost-effective way to reduce risk. IJI has now entered the November to April cy- “We must no longer treat disas- clone season and farmers have been advised ters as a humanitarian issue but as a Fto take all the necessary precautions to reduce development one. And by investing risks to life and their property. just $1 into disaster risk reduction Farmers should keep a close attention to all weather will save us all $7 in response,” he forecasts, warnings and advisories issued by the Fiji said. Meteorological Services. “Our developments must be risk It would be best for farmers to follow precautionary informed. In the past few months, measures so that losses from flash floods and strong we have witnessed how continued winds are minimised and if at all possible, be avoided. heavy rains have contributed to Farmers are advised to plan from now on securing landslides occurring in our parts of their property, stock and life. They can keep their ani- the community.” mals, machineries and farm implements away from Minister Usamate said such land- flood-prone areas and secure the livestock sheds. slides have resulted in the disrup- At the same time, farmers have also been told to tion of services of critical infra- monitor the crops which are on flood prone areas to structures such as schools which avoid losses during flooding. They can also move also double as evacuation centres planting materials to higher grounds so that they can and health centres. be used after the flood has receded. “I urge you, the custodians of Farmers also have to be wary of culverts and other these facilities to ensure that your waterways created by floods and keep family mem- rebuilding is risk informed so that About 130 students from Lavena Primary School, including pre-schoolers, were part of the exercise, which bers and animals away from them. required them to assemble on the village ground and to run as quickly as they could into the hills above the when a disaster affects your com- village compound. Photo: VILIAME TIKOTANI munities, the effects are substan- MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE tially reduced,” he said. 4 Wednesday, November 6, 2019 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj DISASTER PREPAREDNESS phone: 3301806 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ‘IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS’

AS we approach another cyclone season, there will be greater need for the people to commit to heighten alert and preparedness levels. Disaster preparedness is everyone’s – the young, old, woman, man, able, disabled, sick or healthy person’s responsibility to know how to protect themselves and other before, during and after a disaster. The Ministry of Health and Medical Service therefore recommends some simple actions before, during and after disasters. It would like to promote a greater disaster preparedness which will lead to an overall reduction in disaster related casualties, illnesses and incidents of violence and abuse.

BEFORE DISASTERS - GET READY

PREPARE YOUR EMERGENCY KIT Your emergency kit should contain dry food, canned food, and other things like toilet paper and matches. Get a full list at http://www.getready.gov.fj/ emergency_kit.html

KNOW YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACTS AND WHERE TO GO Find out where your local evacuation centre is. Police: 917 Fire/Ambulance: 910 or 911 NDMO: 331 3400, Energy Fiji Limited (EFL): 913, Water Authority of Fiji (WAF): 5777

MAKE A PLAN Is your home a safe place during a disaster? Do you know where your important documents are? Make a plan for food, shelter and communication to keep you and your family safe.

STAY INFORMED AND IN-TOUCH Tune in for regular disaster updates from the radio or TV. Only trust official sources. Make sure your friends and families are also informed.

ENSURE CHILDREN ARE IMMUNIZED Disasters can lead to serious diseases and can leave children vulnerable. Make sure your children are protected ahead of time by taking them for all their immunisations.

DURING DISASTERS - STAY SAFE Support emotional wellbeing, especially for children Talk about your concerns about your situation with others and offer emotional support – especially to children.

STAY INFORMED Tune in for regular disaster updates from the radio or Preparing well key to survival TV. Only trust official sources. Make sure your friends and family are also informed. IJIANS have been urged to be drains and waterways LIMIT DISEASE BY PRACTICING CORRECT HYGIENE prepared for any eventualities • If your house is not structurally safe, During a disaster, disease can strike easily. Boil regarding natural disasters since prepare to move to the nearest evacuation all drinking water and wash hands with soap before F the November to April cyclone season has centre handling food, after using the toilet and after being begun. • Collect firewood and keep in a dry place outside. The Ministry of National Disaster Management and Meteorological Services DURING THE CYCLONE CHECK YOUR SURROUNDINGS has called for early preparations for the Be aware of any environmental threats such as fallen season since four to six cyclones have been wires, flooded rivers and broken glass. predicted to likely hit Fiji. • Disconnect all electrical appliances but listen to your battery ratio for further AFTER DISASTERS - EARLY RECOVERY Some points to bear in mind are stated information. Avoid diseases by practicing correct hygiene below: • Open louvers on side away from wind to Boil all drinking water, and wash hands with soap reduce the pull force of the wind on the roof. before handling food, and after using the toilet. Bury PRE-SEASON PREPARATIONS • Remain calm, stay indoors but clear or remove waste safely. of doors and windows. Remain in the • Be aware of Cyclone Warning Systems strongest part of the building. KEEP FOOD SAFE • Check your house for structural • Only use the telephones for very urgent Cover up food and store it safely. Do not eat any weaknesses calls spoiled food. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers • Identify the safest room in your house • If the building breaks up, protect yourself should pay extra care to their nutrition and be sure to • Clear your property of loose objects/ with rugs or mattresses under a strong breastfeed exclusively. material that could blow about during table/bench or hold onto a solid fixture extreme winds. Trim tree branches away SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION from windows and power lines BEWARE OF THE EYE OF THE STORM Seek urgent medical attention if you or your child • In case of a storm surge warning, know becomes sick. Sickness could include: high fever, the nearest safe high ground and the safest diarrhoea, rashes or unusual body pains. access route to it. If the cyclone eye passes over a sudden • Prepare an emergency kit for the lull in winds occurs and may last up to two SUPPORT EMOTIONAL WELLBEING, ESPECIALLY family containing a portable radio with hours. FOR CHILDREN spare batteries, torch, fuel lamp, candles, The other side of the cyclone then hits It is ok to feel sad, worried, confused or scared after matches, water containers, canned food and winds resume with equal strength but a disaster. Give and accept help, listen to others, and with opener, spare clothes and beddings, blowing from the other direction. It is vitally reach out to those in need – including children. masking tape for windows and plastic bags. important to remain in shelter during and • Clear all drains and waterways on the after the eye passes. KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE property After the disaster passes, there may be other • Ensure houses have proper provision for AFTER THE CYCLONE WIND STORM HAS dangers. Keep children safe and know where they are earthing lightning PASSED at all times. Every Fijian has the potential to contribute to an UPON HEARING A CYCLONE WARNING overall improvement of disaster preparedness and •Do not go outside until officially advised response in Fiji. • Listen to your radio for further it is safe With climate change now being a reality and bringing information • Do not attempt to drive and do not allow an increase in natural disasters, addressing disaster • Fill water containers and fuel car (if you children to roam around outside. preparedness has become both necessary and an have one) • Beware of fallen power lines, damaged economic priority. • Store or tie down all loose objects in the buildings, trees or flooded waterways Good preparedness and response will lead to fewer house • Listen to your radio for advice and lives lost, fewer outbreaks of diseases and less • Batten down roof. Fix any loose parts of updates damage to people and property. the house For further information simply log on to - MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DISASTER Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and National Disaster Management Jone • Close off shutters. If you live in a flood- www.getready.gov.fj MANAGEMENT AND METEOROLOGICAL Usamate during the launch of the 2019 National Disaster Awareness Week in prone area, take flood precautions SERVICES Taveuni. Photo: VILIAME TIKOTANI • Ensure all the members of the family are MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES present; keep children away from swollen

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 5 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj NATIONAL MATTERS phone: 3301806 PM’s Office Disciplined services funds teachers quarters remember fallen comrades EMI KOROITANOA

PRASHILA DEVI UALITY education ex- pands far and wide help- EMBERS of the disciplinary forces re- Qing fuel the progress of membered their comrades for their ulti- the economy and the nation as a Mmate sacrifice during a moving church whole. service and wreath-laying ceremony at the Queen Prime Minister Voreqe Baini- Elizabeth Barracks (QEB) in Nabua. marama, while opening a brand Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and the Min- new teachers’ quarters at Nab- ister for Defence and National Security, Inia Se- oro Sawanikula Primary School ruiratu joined the men and women of Republic of in Naitasiri recently, explained Fiji Military Forces, Fiji Navy and the Fiji Police the Government’s drive on edu- Force in remembering the officers killed in the line cation. of duty. “This broader realisation is These officers from the RFMF’s 3rd Battalion Fiji why, throughout my time as Infantry Regiment (3FIR) paid the ultimate price Prime Minister, Fijians have when they retook the QEB on “the darkest day in seen such priority placed on our the history of RFMF” on November 2, 2000. education sector by my Govern- The RFMF remembered the sacrifices made by ment through new investments Private Temo Veilewai, Private Osea Rokosirinavo- like this one in Sawanikula,” sa and Private Simione Rawaileba, who defended Prime Minister Bainimarama the integrity, values and leadership of the institution said. they served on that fateful day. The newly built quarter, which In a short tribute, 2nd Lietutenant Salote Caginida- is funded by the Office of the veta said, “We are indebted to them for their brav- Prime Minister’s Small Grant ery and courage they displayed on the 2nd of No- Scheme, will house a total of vember and therefore they shall not grow old as we seven teachers who are current- that are left to grow old, age shall not weary them ly teaching at the school. neither years condemned, at the going down of the “In past years, for many Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama lays a wreath in sun and in the morning, we shall remember them.” schools, the quality of construc- remembrance of fallen comrades at the Queen Elizabeth tion at teachers’ quarters was Barracks (QEB) in Nabua. Photo: PRASHILA DEVI sub-standard,” he said. The Head of Government said it was only the largest schools in urban areas that had been of- Village lights up after five decades fering housing to their teaching staff. NANISE NEIMILA “To add to the problem, the remote teachers’ allowance was TODAY will go down in history books a fraction of where it stands to- for the people of Waibalavu village as we day,” Prime Minister Bainima- “celebrate the new beginning especially rama further explained. for our children.” Some of Fiji’s best-suited These were the jubilant words of Noa Rasau- teachers found teaching oppor- sauira, 52, as the 50 year long wait for electric- tunities in remote areas unat- ity in the village, tucked in a remote part of tractive and unliveable. Naitasiri, was finally over. This, according to Prime Min- Mr Rasausauira shared his story and said that ister Bainimarama, was an un- since birth he was a living testimony of lighting fortunate reality for the commu- kerosene lamps and candles and living in dark- nities and students who needed ness due to financial constraints. them the most. “I grew up with lanterns and candles because “But my friends, the real im- sometimes our parents could not afford to buy pact of this investment goes far kerosene so there was no other choice but to beyond those 117 students and stay in the dark. Since my forefathers settled, teachers, beyond Sawanikula we never had the privilege of accessing proper Village, and even beyond the electricity.” bounds of Naitasiri Province.” “Gone are the days where we have to buy “For every student that ben- kerosene for our lanterns or candles for our Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama with Waibalavu villagers during the commissioning of their village rural electrification efits from a better education children to study.” project in Naitasiri last week. Photo: NANISE NEIMILA in Fiji, from that step forward, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, while every life that they touch will commissioning the rural electrification project, our country. with safe and proper electricity. be enriched just a bit more,” he said the Government is committed to extending “You as much as anyone, deserve the chance PM Bainimarama adds the completion of this added. electricity to all Fijians. to study, to cook, to find entertainment and to extension is the result of careful planning, long- With the teaching profession “For years, power has run through Waibalavu congregate at any time of the day and with ease term thinking and a steady flow of investment paying better salary nowadays, to reach other more populated areas. You’ve and security. You as much as anyone, deserve from Government. Prime Minister Bainimarama seen the electric cables and you’ve watched as to live with the comfort of knowing that you “Over the past five years, Government has said it is opening more doors neighbouring communities lit up at night.” have left your children and grandchildren with provided funding of of $224 million towards of opportunity, and it is being “But those days of watching electricity, run brighter future. My Government not only rec- the energy sector, in which 70 cents of every backed by resources and struc- through, but not to Waibalavu are forever be- ognises electricity as a fundamental right, we dollar spent in the sector have gone directly to tural reform to improve service hind you. Today, you have become more than see it not as a cost, but as a larger investment rural electrification.” delivery. spectators-today, you are in the game as the lat- in our economy as a whole –– one that will be “So far, over 25,000 Fijian households have “I challenge all Fijian teach- est participants of our national development.” covered in full through the newly-released po- felt the benefits of rural electrification. While ers to live up to this support Prime Minister Bainimarama told the villag- tential of the 250 Fijians who now have con- the individual communities we light up with that Government is providing ers of Waibalavu that like any other Fijian, they nection to our national grid.” this initiative may be small, with tens of thou- them; we’ve raised the bar, and deserve the right to fully participate in the eco- The fully-funded project cost government sands of Fijians as beneficiaries, the collective we need you to meet it –– for nomic prosperity and growth that is sweeping $338,000 and this will provide 55 households impact has been massive.” the sake of Fijian students, and Fiji’s future,” he said. 6 Wednesday, November 6, 2019 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 CLIMATE CHANGE Minister attends international COP 25 moves from energy week INISTER of Infrastructure, Transport, Disaster Management and Meteorological Services Chile to Spain MJone Usamate attended the 12th annual URTHER to the notification Octo- generations. dress those challenges and to deliver a Singapore International Energy Week in ber 31, 2019, I am now pleased to The Bureau further thanked the Govern- successful conference. Singapore recently Finform you that the Bureau of the ment of Chile for their commitment and The conference will be held at IFEMA The Singapore International Energy COP has accepted the proposal from the leadership and reaffirmed their support to -Feria de Madrid (https://www.ifema.es/ Week or SIEW, is an annual conference Government of Chile, as incoming Presi- the COP 25 Presidency. en). that provides a platform for professionals, dency, to hold COP 25 in Madrid from 2 Chile will continue to hold the Presi- The UNFCCC secretariat will now inten- policymakers and commentators in the en- –13 December 2019, following the gen- dency of COP 25, with Minister Carolina sify its engagement with the Governments ergy sector, to collaborate and share best erous offer from the Government of the Schmidt remaining the President-desig- of Chile and Spain to organize the confer- practices and solutions within the global Kingdom of Spain. nate. ence as efficiently and expeditiously as energy space. The Bureau offered heartfelt thanks to the The Bureau appreciates and fully ac- possible. It is a leading platform in Asia for energy Government and the people of Spain for knowledges the logistical challenges for stakeholders to discuss energy issues that their immediate response and readiness to the host country as well as for delegates. -MESSAGE BY EXECUTIVE SECRETARY impact the region. work with the incoming Presidency to or- The Bureau will work with the Govern- OF THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK Annually SIEW attracts over 13,000 del- ganize COP25and address the challenges ments of Chile and the Kingdom of Spain, CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE, egates from more than 70 countries includ- climate change poses to current and future and President-designate Schmidt to ad- PATRICIA ESPINOSA ing energy ministers, industry captains and heads of international organizations. First held in 2008, SIEW was organized by the Singapore Energy Market Authority (EMA), a statutory board under the Minis- try of Trade and Industry. Key objectives of the event included en- suring a reliable and secure energy supply; promoting effective competition in the energy market; and developing a dynamic energy sector in Singapore. Over the years, SIEW participants have grown significantly to include an audience from other Asian countries, commercial- energy-industries and international organi- zations involved in the global energy sec- tor. The SIEW 2019 theme, “Accelerating Energy Transformation” called on global Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development, Waterways and Environment Dr Mahendra Reddy, sitting second from left, with participants during the Global energy stakeholders to accelerate efforts Climate Change Alliance Plus (GCCA) – Scaling-up Pacific Adaptation (SUPA) Project workshop in Labasa. Photo: JOSAIA RALAGO towards a more sustainable energy future. With energy consumption expected to double by 2040, meeting rising demands Global ties ‘key to addressing with secure, low carbon path of affordable and clean energy was a priority throughout the week-long event. climate change’ Minister Usamate said that the theme was appropriate given the current rise in LOBAL solutions through mul- demands on electrification, the significant tilateralism is needed to address shift towards renewable energy and, simul- Gclimate change due to its nature as taneously, the need to care for the environ- a global problem. ment. This was highlighted by the Minister for “The current developments and the in- Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Develop- crease in demand for more electricity sup- ment, Waterways and Environment Dr Ma- ply requires a whole scale transformation hendra Reddy while addressing the Global in current practices to effectively manage Climate Change Alliance Plus (GCCA) – carbon footprints and volume of green- Scaling-up Pacific Adaptation (SUPA) Pro- house emissions,” Minister Usamate said. ject workshop in Labasa recently. Minister Usamate further stated that re- “It is evident that climate change is one of newable energy would be an appropriate the greatest challenges experienced in the focus for Fiji and that there was an urgent history of humanity. Fiji has been consist- need to increasing electricity production ently ranked high in climate change vulner- from solar and hydropower sources, and

ability, among other countries in the South Participants during the Global Climate Change Alliance Plus (GCCA) – Scaling-up Pacific Adaptation (SUPA) Project the need to reduce energy usage in build- Pacific,” Minister Reddy said. workshop in Labasa. Photo: JOSAIA RALAGO ings by smart planning. “Our reliance on climatic sensitive sec- Notable world-renowned institutions and tors means it is vital that we enhance the boundaries of urban centers and rural com- provision of proper drainage services. government leaders who are leading fig- climate resilience of Fiji’s economy. The munities through hybrid or nature-based The EUR500,000 projects aim to build the ures in and are heavily dependent on the Global Climate Change Alliance Plus – solutions to risk reduction purposes and to resilience of the communities living close energy sector participated and contributed Scaling-up Pacific Adaptation Project does slow the need to relocate communities and to the Soasoa drainage scheme by raising in various panel of discussions throughout exactly that, via scaling-up of past perform- infrastructure, while improving and main- the level and scaling-up the current flood the week long energy event. ing interventions,” Minister Reddy added. taining drainage networks in urban and and flap-gate and floodway to adapt to Given Fiji’s domestic developments, He said the Scaling up the Soasoa Drain- rural areas as measures to protect against more frequent extreme precipitation event population growth, infrastructure projects age System for 2050 Project, which is part inland floods, considering that drainage and sea-level rise. and aspirations as outlined in the National of the SUPA Project, was linked to meet- defects are the dominant cause of floods,” The project will not only benefit the Soas- Development Plan, the SIEW annual event ing national objectives, as the project was Minister Reddy said. oa community in Labasa but will also ben- arguably presents an opportunity for learn- aligned to the National Adaptation Plan The project also contributes towards the efit travelers who were often stranded due ing and collaboration that would benefit (NAP) and National Development Plan rural economy through promoting equal to flooding of Soasoa flats during heavy Fiji’s growth domestically and strengthen (NDP). opportunities, access to basic services and rainfall. its leadership role, regionally. “The project is a National objective building resilient communities and provid- -MINISTRY OF WATERWAYS AND to scale-up efforts to strengthen coastal ing a sustainable sugar industry through the ENVIRONMENT [email protected]

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 7 NATIONAL MATTERS email: [email protected]; l @Fijian Govt;l Fijian Government;l visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fjl phone: 3301806

Better living conditions for primary school teachers

INVESTMENT in the education sector will continue to be rama said while opening the newly built teacher’s quarters “When the teachers live in better quarters, their spirit will the priority of the Fijian Government, says Prime Minis- at Navuso Primary School in Naitasiri earlier this week. be lifted therefore they will give their very best in teaching ter Voreqe Bainimarama. He said the Fijian Government would ensure teachers re- their students,” the Prime Minister said. “We’re also make sure that our students reach ceived the best of facilities such as quarters that would in the highest level of education including the turn have an impact on the quality of education delivered Photos: EMI KOROITANOA ‘Govt’s investment in education sector will inspire rural teachers’ improvement of teachers quarters,” PM Bainima- to the children. Students tour State House, encouraged to work hard The Fijian Government’s $13.8 million allocation in this their facilities – including teachers’ quarters – were year’s budget will go a long way in inspiring teachers noticeably shabbier than schools in urban areas,” PM Students from Muaira District School in Naitasiri President Konrote reminded them to always work hard especially in the rural and remote areas. Bainimarama said. visited the State House last week as part of their so they can be successful in life. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, while opening the “With the comfort and security of proper housing, your school excursion. “You will be able to one day become a member of newly-built teacher’s quarters at Nabukaluka District teachers can focus on what matters most – teaching.” Because the students are from a remote location, Parliament, run a business and even be the President., School in Naitasiri earlier this week, said the “extra The Prime Minister also commissioned a newly-built they were given the opportunity to meet the President, the President said.” push” from the Government would ignite their passion Early Childhood Education (ECE) centre at the school. Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote, who had The 103 students, 40 parents and nine teachers were and inspire teachers. some sound advice for the youngsters. part of the delegation visiting the President’s official “For decades that spark of inspiration was missing Photos: EMI KOROITANOA As he welcomed the students to the State House, residence. Photos: RONAL DEO from many schools in rural and maritime regions as

8 Wednesday, November 6, 2019 9 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj WEST phone: 3301806 Fiji sugar export undergoes rebranding LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, ment Fiji. The process was assisted by Australian Ashneel Sudhakar with Nasomo women in Photo: LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA IJIAN sugar has been rebranded, as “These institutions are all part of a seam- Aid’s Market Development Facility, and is Vatukoula. the Fiji Sugar Corporation elevates less projection of Fiji as a modern and vi- available in packs of 1kg, 2kg and 4kg. Fthe global appeal of Sugars of Fiji. brant place for business under one name and “We are committed to taking FSC forward Minister clarifies Now featuring a palette symbolic of the na- one strong ethic of quality,” said Prime Min- in an innovative and future-focused man- tional flag and Pacific Ocean, the new look ister and Minister for Sugar, Voreqe Baini- ner; this means adapting to consumer trends of its retail and export brand is earmarked marama. around the world and drawing from Fiji’s land ownership, for markets in New Zealand, the United “Sugars of Fiji is the latest piece of this im- well-established global brand as a pristine Kingdom, Australia and the United States. portant commercial structure we are build- paradise,” said FSC Chief Executive Of- mineral royalties The change complements rebrands of other ing. Everywhere we export our sugar, it will ficer, Graham Clark. LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA Fijian Government assets, such as Fiji Air- be perceived and known as the sweet tasting, Sugar is Fiji’s oldest export product. ways, Fiji Airports, Tourism Fiji and Invest- high- quality sugar from Fiji.” HE Nasomo Landowners Trust are the rightful own- Ters of Tovatova, the block of land from which they receive min- eral royalties in Vatukoula. This was reiterated by Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Ash- neel Sudhakar, who has received numerous queries on the owner- ship of the land, over the past few months. “It’s pertinent for me to clear the air and to tell everybody that this land belongs to Nasomo,” Minister Sudhakar said at the Nasomo Com- munity Hall in Vatukoula. “Rightfully, the owners of this land is Nasomo, nobody else. It’s a question that’s been asked a lot but today I’d like to make it very clear that you people are the owners of this land. Full stop.” The land was originally owned by John Berry and sold as Freehold to the Colonial Sugar Refinery (CSR) Company. The land was transferred Prime Minister and Minister for Sugar Voreqe Bainimarama with staff of the Sugar Research Institute of Fiji. Standing immediately to the PM’s left is the Head of the European Union to the Government upon the closure Photo: LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA (EU)Delegation for the Pacific, Sujiro Seam. of CSR’s operations. Nasomo mine workers who settled in the area in the 1950s and 1960s Tissue culture lab bolsters sugar research purchased the land via the iTaukei LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA Land Trust Board (formerly known as the Native Land Trust Board). CIENTIFIC sugar research “In 1963, a Government survey- has been strengthened by or by the name of A W Baygrey Sthe opening of the new Dr surveyed this Nasomo land and Krishnamurthi Tissue Cultural in 1964, Nasomo settlers made Lab at the Sugar Research Insti- their first payment as instalment. tute of Fiji in Drasa, Lautoka. In 1965, NLTB was declared the This new lab will ensure that proprietor or trustee of Nasomo pure cane seeds are provided to land under Certificate of Title (CT) farmers so they can get higher Grant No. 1144, and the total land yields. area is 1062 acres.” “We are working hard to lift up “In June 1974, the land was paid in the industry by increasing cane full and then on the 19th November production and yield and invest- 1998, the land was formally trans- ing in mechanization and mod- ferred to the Nasomo Landowners ern transportation,” noted Prime Trust.” Minister and Minister for Sugar, “It’s on the registered title. As Voreqe Bainimarama. such, the legal owners of Nasomo “Research and development land, otherwise known as “Tova is the other critical piece. It is Tova” back block (part of) with an through serious scientific re- Prime Minister and Minister for Sugar Voreqe Bainimarama inspects cane seedling samples at the new tissue lab. area of 1062 acres are the members hoto: LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA search that we will produce of the Nasomo Landowners Trust, sugar varieties that yield more sue culture technology, which is Rajesh Chandra said the lab adds up in Labasa to make it easier who worked so hard to raise funds sugar for a longer period, that used in many countries, such as a new dimension to cane breed- for farmers there to benefit from to be able to fully purchase this can adapt to climate change, and India, to produce large volumes ing. this service,” Dr Chandra high- land.” that are resistant to pests, dis- of pure and disease- free sugar- “The laboratory at Drasa has lighted. Minister Sudhakar also noted that eases, drought or flooding. At a cane plantlets that can multiply the capability of analysing and Fiji is home to the world’s third despite being long-time landown- minimum, our research and de- quickly in a smaller space. This dispatching 90 recommenda- oldest sugar research program, ers, it was not until the Fair Share velopment must keep pace with will produce higher yields and tions in a week and testing more with 19 commercial varieties al- of Mineral Royalties Act by the research and development at a the ability to farm small plots than 3000 samples annually, to ready developed to meet the spe- Bainimarama Government that global level.” more profitably. help farmers increase produc- cial needs of Fijian farmers and Trust members could benefit from The laboratory specialises in tis- SRIF Board Chairman, Dr tion. A lab is currently being set sugar mills. minerals under their land.

10 Wednesday, November 6, 2019 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NORTH Ministry works to cut 85pc rice imports JOSAIA RALAGO

IGHTY-FIVE per cent of rice con- Esumed locally are imported and there is a need to promote rice farm- ing in the country. This was the message from the Minister for Ag- riculture, Rural and Mari- time, Waterways and En- Duavata Fisherman Association president Maikeli Ramaidama, (right), receives the new fibreglass boat worth $26,000 from Minister for Fisheries Semi Koroilavesau. vironment Dr Mahendra Photo: JOSAIA RALAGO Reddy while speaking to farmers in Macuata last week. Minister Reddy said it was due to this that the Boat donation a boost Government through the Ministry of Agriculture has started to aggressively promote rice cultivation in the country. for North fishermen “We want to grow the rice industry in this country. At JOSAIA RALAGO bers of this association get to sea more conveni- ciation. the moment we are only ently. “The Ministry of Fisheries is currently em- producing 15 per cent of OING out to sea and catching fish for a “Most of the times we would look for boats to barking into the new initiative of promoting rice that we consume, 85 living will now be little more conveni- take us to sea and at times, the fishermen would the Establishment of Fishermen Associations per cent of rice is import- Gent for the Duavata Fisherman Associa- waste a good day out at sea because of boat throughout Fiji,” he said. ed,” he said. tion in Bua after they received a fiberglass boat shortages,” Mr Ramaidama said. “The whole idea of this establishment is de- “Our philosophy in Agri- worth $26,000 last week. We have a lot of plans for the association and rived from our forefathers idea of working culture is that, if we do not Minister for Fisheries Semi Koroilavesau, we are thankful to the Government for assist- together as a collective group for a common have the technical capacity while handing over the boat, said this Govern- ing us with this, clearly showing their support purpose of development and growth and most then we can’t grow rice. ment assistance was intended to improve the towards us.” importantly to create a better foundation of life “We do not have an im- fishing efforts of the members of the associa- Minister Koroilavesau said the assistance for our future generation.” port substitution policy, tion. Association president Maikeli Ramaidama would improve the members’ fishing efforts, There are 102 fishermen from the four districts but we know that we have said the lack of boats would often hinder the assist the association financially and also en- of Vuya, Nadi, Dama and Wainunu that make the technical capacity, ad- fishermen from going to sea. sure a better relationship between the Ministry up the Duavata Fishermen Association. vantage and know how to “We had requested for a boat to help the mem- of Fisheries and the Duavata Fisherman Asso- grow rice and that is why you see that we have now started to expand rice pro- duction in Fiji.” Govt station In this regard, Minister Reddy urged farmers in for 20,000 Wainikoro to venture into rice farming because of the high return one could Fijians get from cultivating this JOSAIA RALAGO crop. “We are now aggressive- NEW Government Station ly promoting rice produc- is under construction in tion in Fiji, and we want AWainikoro, Nadogo to ca- this area Wainikoro to be ter for 20,000 Fijians who live in one of those leading sec- the Northern regions of Macuata. tors in rice production,” he People from the districts of Na- said. dogo, Namuka, Dogotuki and Udu “We will provide you with have to travel for hours and pay the two new high yielding hefty fares – by carrier and boat – varieties, Cagivou and Si- to get to Labasa where they access tara, we will give you the Government services. planting materials, we will This will change following the give you the rice harvest- ground-breaking for the new ers and we will buy your government station last week rice. All you need to do is by the Minister for Agriculture, make sure you do the nec- Rural and Maritime Development, essary weeding and look Waterways and Environment Dr Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development, Waterways and Environment Dr Mahendra Reddy, (far left in light blue shirt), during after the crop. Mahendra Reddy. the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Government Station at Wainikoro, Nadogo, Macuata. Photo: JOSAIA RALAGO “I want to assue you that One of these beneficiaries is to Labasa so we could visit their cillary support services from here ernment has allocated $3.5 million it is one of those crops that Akisi Vinaka of Lagalaga who offices but we know this will soon which include Issuing of birth for the construction of district ad- has high return, you can said they have been requesting come to an end and we are so certificates, marriage certificates, ministration offices and residential have three crops per year and praying for this initiative for a grateful for this.” and canteen or hawkers licenses. quarters (around the country).” therefore the net return long time. Minister Reddy said this was Of course, our core role relating “We are not only bringing ser- would be much higher. We “I would like to thank the Gov- part of Government’s intention to to development issues, security, vices to your doorstep, but we are would like to invite you to ernment for thinking of us and en- ensure that services and infrastruc- food and income security or any also trying to ensure that we are get into rice farming. For suring that we too have access to tures enjoyed by those in urban other issues will now be facilitated efficient and smart, having an in- all these, we will buy from these Government services,” Ms areas were also available to rural through this new government sta- tegrated approach in our outreach you, you don’t have to Vinaka said. communities. tion,” he said. program in the most effective look for the market.” “Right now we still have to travel “We plan to have our normal an- “Within this financial year, gov- means.”

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 11 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj FOREIGN AFFAIRS phone: 3301806 Top Fijian envoy tells of education empowerment NANISE NEIMILA Ambassador Khan grew up in a family that judicial offices had reached that result.” “That work included a consideration of the believed that through education women “I had studied the principles of sentencing rights of the child (both victims and offend- ROWING up in a family that had were destined to be good role models in when I had read for the Master of Philoso- ers) in the courts, the relationship between strongly believed in education, society. phy degree at Cambridge, and worked with the Bail Act and prison conditions, and the GFiji’s Permanent Representative “My parents were strong educationalists, the other criminal judges to introduce those importance of ensuring access to justice for to the United Nations in Geneva Nazhat especially for girls. They were also great principles in the High Court in Fiji. When those who are vulnerable in society.” Khan was destined to achieve greater readers, and encouraged us to fulfil our judges sentence in a principled and trans- “I still work with the judiciary on train- things in life. dreams for academic excellence.” parent manner, the executive is unlikely to ing especially on the link between interna- Being the third eldest of four daughters, “They also encouraged us to analyse restrict sentencing discretion. Governments tional human rights law and the domestic information, and never to accept any view will only interfere when the public is dissat- courts. I am pleased also to conduct, for without exercising individual reason.” isfied with the process of sentencing.” the judiciary, the Ethics and Etiquette at the A lawyer by profession, Ambassador Ambassador Khan also shared some of Bar workshops for new legal practitioners, Khan was admitted to the Bar of England her achievements whilst working under workshops which include discussions on and Wales at the Inner Temple in 1983, and Fiji’s judiciary, one of which was the in- gender equality and the Bar. The role of later admitted to bar at the High Court of troduction of sentencing principles, now lawyers in protecting and furthering access Fiji in 1984. enacted and protected under the Sentencing to justice, on relationships with other law- She completed her higher education at and Penalties Act 2009. yers, with judges and with the public.” the Sussex University and Cambridge This was important for the protection of With her colourful career as a lawyer Am- University in the United Kingdom. the independence of the judiciary and of the bassador Khan attributed her success to her Serving as Fiji’s PRUN in Geneva, Am- judicial discretion to sentencing offenders. parents and her high school teacher for en- bassador Khan was always passionate of Her contribution within Fiji’s judicial couraging her to further pursue her career her work as a professional lawyer. system was vast and she acknowledged the as lawyer and all that she has achieved till “When I first became a judge, the sen- work of judges who contributed to the de- today. tencing practices of the courts tended to velopment of human rights jurisprudence in Ambassador is married to Aslam Khan state the result without setting out how the Fiji. and has two children.

Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Nazhat Khan. Fiji undergoes UN human rights review this month NANISE NEIMILA Council, and in the very first year the International Committee of the of membership in 2019, we were Red Cross, the UNODC (Vienna) IJI’S achievements in hu- appointed Vice President of the and many other agencies. man rights mirrors well Council, chair of the Task Force “We are also accredited to Swit- Fwith its membership to the on the Accessibility of the Human zerland. Universal Periodic Review. Rights Council to Persons with “We have a team of four diplo- This was highlighted by Fiji’s disabilities, and were invited to be mats, three locally engaged staff, Permanent Representative to the chair or panellist on a number of and a series of dynamic and intel- United Nations in Geneva, Swit- high level panels at the council.” ligent interns who are fundamen- zerland, Ambassador Nazhat She added that Fiji is visible and tal and necessary to our ability to Khan. has shown strong leadership at the do our work well.” Ambassador Khan highlighted Council. “We also engage closely with that Fiji’s next review is due this Fiji is the vice chair of the Plat- the Fijian diaspora, and with the month and it will set out the con- form on Disaster Displacement, other Pacific Islands Missions in sid- erable progress Fiji has was the chair of the UN Office Geneva. made in human rights. for Disaster Risk Reduction (UN- “We have succeeded in placing “Ratification of all DRR) Support Group, and are climate change and human rights, 9 core human rights chairing the Vienna based Work- internal displacement and human conventions is one, ing Group on Trafficking in Per- rights, and disaster response high another is the lead- sons. on the agenda of all the institu- ership we have “We are also active at the Inter- tions we work with.” shown on climate national Committee of the Red “Prior to 2014, Fiji’s voice was change and hu- Cross, at the Commonwealth Sec- rarely heard in Geneva, and we man rights, gen- retariat Geneva Offices, and at the had not benefitted from a number der equality, the WTO negotiations especially on of opportunities to receive techni- link between the fisheries subsidies negotiations.” cal support for implementing hu- SDG’s (Sustainable “We are also on the executive man rights.” Development Goals) board of the Office of the UN “I decided that this was a good and human rights, High Commissioner for Refugees, opportunity to work on human displacement and hu- and were on the World Health rights law, to learn about the work man rights, disaster Organization (WHO) executive of other institutions such as the response and resil- board until May of this year.” World Trade Organisation, and ience, and on criminal Other notable achievements that to work closely with the UN Or- justice reform in partner- Fiji has achieved in Geneva is the ganization on Drugs and Crime in ship with the OHCHR (Of- work with the World Trade Organ- Vienna to strengthen our criminal fice of the United Nations isation, the International Organisa- justice system.” High Commissioner for tion Migration, the United Nations Ambassador Khan adds that it Human Rights) and High Commissioner for Refugees was advantageous to have a law- UNODC (UN Office on and International Organization yer taking up the post since much Drugs and Crime).” for Migration, the International of the work at the Geneva Mission “We are now members Labour Organisation, World In- requires knowledge of law and an of the Human Rights tellectual Property Organization, ability to analyse it

12 Wednesday, November 6, 2019 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Community acknowledges awareness Disaster preparedness programme VILIAME TIKOTANI ‘a daily thing’ VILIAME TIKOTANI The National Disaster Management Office Working Group will support the needs in HE community in Taveu- (NDMO) in partnership with the Communi- the Northern Division. ni has acknowledged the ATURAL disasters are common cating with Disaster Affected Communities Acting director NDMO, Litiana Baini- Tmove by the Government phenomenon these days and people (CDAC) Network is working together to marama highlighted the importance of to bring disaster awareness pro- Nneed to be prepared well, on a build stronger units in the Government arm being able to communicate well in order grams to the rural community daily basis, for it. of operations. to respond “whether it’s peace times or with the national week on dis- This message reverberated overwhelm- Two trainings were also convened which emergencies”. aster and emergency held there ingly amongst community leaders and ran simultaneous with over 40 head of “To have more impactful services and recently. organizational heads in Taveuni and the departments from the Northern Division ensuring specific community needs are met, Retired civil servant Tikonaivalu greater Northern division during the na- in one and about 50 tikina representatives community engagement is paramount,” Ms Vatili said it was a good move to tional awareness exercise on disaster and from villages in Taveuni in another, all in Bainimarama said. have such a program in Taveuni emergencies. the view of raising awareness about disas- “Aligning to the international commit- as it brings it closer to the rural A week after Fiji Day celebrations, Tave- ter/emergencies. ments including the World Humanitarian community who at times are left uni drew in disaster experts, emergency The trainings enhance the knowledge Summit and Grand Bargain, Fiji’s National out when it comes to disaster pre- specialist, stakeholders and service provid- and capacity of heads of departments and Humanitarian Policy for Disaster Risk paredness and response. ers from both public and private sectors and village/tikinas on how well they can engage Management also highlights the importance civil society agencies in the view of raising with the communities on the ground during of establishing National Information man- awareness under the theme of #BuildtoLast. or after any cyclone. agement and communications with empha- As such the garden island of Fiji played The objectives of this workshop is to im- sis on building community networks and host to a series of trainings and simulation prove coordination with key stakeholders, promoting localization,” she added. exercises on tsunamis in light of disaster/ understand priorities, needs and challenges The NDMO had conducted awareness emergencies preparedness for the 2019- and explore how the national Communica- around Taveuni ahead of the National Dis- 2020 season. tion and Community Engagement (CCE) aster Awareness Week.

I am glad that this has happened and such services have been brought home closer to our people because it gives a feeling of what disaster work is about and how significant it is for their daily livelihood

Tikonaivalu Vatili

It was also an opportunity for people of the island to visit the many booths that had been set-up to get firsthand information and advice on the programmes and activities that would prepare them better for disasters. “I am glad that this has hap- pened and such services hasve been brought home closer to our people because it gives a feeling School children during a tsunami drill at Lavena Village, Taveuni. Photo: VILIAME TIKOTANI of what disaster work is about and how significant it is for their daily livelihood,” Mr Vatili said. “I am grateful to the Govern- ment for their efforts in bringing Village elders welcome NDMO’s efforts this program to Taveuni.” Businessman Iowane Tamani VILIAME TIKOTANI mittees but today it is very different,” Mr it was critical that villages formed their own said it was very strategic and a Tuiloma said. disaster committees and also draw up their step in the right direction because ILLAGERS of Taveuni have ac- He said the disaster awareness program has plans for evacuation for such emergency situ- people at the village and com- knowledged the efforts by the Na- compelled them to also form their own village ations. The second tsunami simulation drill munity level were often left out Vtional Disaster Management office disaster committee to look into the business involved the tikina of Somosomo which con- of planning stages and yet are to bring the national awareness week to the of disaster preparedness. sist of four villages, namely Dreketi, Nasara- the most vulnerable and affect- garden island. “I remember during Tropical Cyclone Win- ta, Somosomo and Lamini. ed when disaster or emergency Dreketi Village headman, Iliesa Tuiloma ston there was a lot of damage, lots of lives The simulation exercise also included strikes. said they took the advice seriously and agreed and properties were affected negatively. We school children from Somosomo Primary Mr Tamani echoed the same sen- to participate in the tsunami drill because of want to change that today, as you can see the School together with 397 villagers including timents as Mr Vatili in that more its significance to their livelihood. response from the villages has been very en- women and children. of such programs were needed to “I have heard from our elders that the last couraging.” The simulation exercise culminated in the engage community at the village time when a tsunami hit Somosomo was in The Pacific Community (SPC) disaster man- weeklong disaster awareness week which in- and tikina level to make prepar- 1953 and that was a long time away.” agement advisor Noa Tokavou, who headed cluded oratory contest by students of Taveuni edness activities more meaning- “In those days there was anything like dis- the emergency operation centre during the schools and prizes sponsored by United Na- ful and more effective. aster preparedness or disaster village com- two days of simulation drills in Taveuni, said tions Development Programme.

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 13 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj DISASTER PREPAREDNESS phone: 3301806 Fiji-Aussie ties boost disaster planning, response IJI is capitalising on advances in technology to enhance its ability to Fplan for and respond to disasters. During the opening of the refurbished National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) recently the Minister for Infra- structure, Transport, Disaster Management and Meteorological Services, Jone Usa- mate stated, “In the current day and age of emergency operation and communication, technology versatility is critical for any ro- bust operations”. “The Government requires real time infor- mation to be able to respond to any emer- gency appropriately, and this is now made possible with the refurbished NEOC.” Prior to the refurbishment of the NEOC, all emergency response was coordinated out of just a regular meeting room, fitted with whiteboards, a phone and fax ma- chine, with computers brought in as and when the NEOC was activated for response operations. The refurbished NEOC now has a state- of-the-art Command, Control and Coordi- nation (the C3) system. The Australian Government is supporting the vision of National Disaster Manage- ment Office (NDMO) by provision of fund- ing for the C3 system, and training for the NDMO staff. As the central command and control cen- Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Disaster Management and Meteorological Services Jone Usamate with Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner to Fiji, Anna Dorney, tre for the Government during a natural dis- during the official opening of the refurbished National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) in Suva. Photo: SUPPLIED aster, the NEOC coordinates activities of disaster monitoring, warning and immedi- the necessary mitigation, response and re- ate post-disaster response including disas- lief to the affected areas before the disaster ter relief work. strikes.” This includes screening and issuance of “The digitised system will allow us to pro- disaster warnings to the public, forwarding duce reports for decision makers to visu- of information to relevant departments for alise current events projected onto maps, immediate action, collating of assessment helping decision makers to know where to reports and briefing the relevant authorities deploy the right assets so that the affected as required. communities get the right type of assis- The NEOC is established within the tance,” she said. NDMO, which is the focal point for disas- Ms Bainimarama said the new system will ter risk management in Fiji by virtue of the greatly help the relocation of affected fami- Natural Disaster Management Act, 1998. lies in Draubuta. Acting Director of NDMO, Litiana Baini- The Australian Government contributed marama, explained that given the recent ex- FJ$287,143 to supply state-of-the-art IT periences of more intense disasters in Fiji, it equipment and training for NDMO staff, was critical to move to a dedicated digitised extending the emergency communica- system so that all Fijians are provided with tion network through the provision of man the right information at the right time, sav- packs (mobile radios), a new Mobile Emer- ing lives and property. gency Operations Centre (MEOC), and the “Fiji is currently reviewing the Natural The NEOC has now introduced live feeds from broadcast news and internet to a multi-screen wall and an upgrading of existing NDMO vehicles and Disaster Management Act and the National improved information technology capability. Photo: SUPPLIED a boat with new radios to ensure they are Disaster Management Plan and one of the Service, Hydrology Unit and Seismology veillance Rescue Coordination Centre, the disaster ready. priorities is to move from a reactive to pro- Unit will allow for a multi-hazard early Fiji Navy and the Ministry of Defence and Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner active approach to respond to both present warning system and will assist the NEOC National Security to ensure the IT systems to Fiji, Anna Dorney reaffirmed Australia’s and future needs in disaster management,” to exchange information in a more time- are coordinated and able to exchange infor- commitment to Fiji, acknowledging the Fi- Ms Bainimarama said. ly and effective manner with Divisional mation. jian Government’s initiatives. “The new digitised system at the NEOC Emergency Operation Centres (EOCs) and Ms Bainimarama said the GIS will greatly “Australia is committed to supporting Fi- will allow NDMO to be proactive in pro- its respective District EOCs. assist in all aspects of disaster management ji’s efforts to build resilience and manage viding effective response and relief actions This will enhance effective response and including planning and analysis, situational and mitigate risks in disaster response and to communities during disasters and en- relief actions by the first responders includ- awareness, data management and field op- preparedness. I also commend the Fijian hance the vital work of the NEOC as well ing the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, the erations. Government for their work with communi- as complement its role as the centre for Fiji Navy, the Fiji Police Force and the Na- “Previously, we used to have a reactive ties to prepare for and respond to disasters.” communication, coordination and control tional Fire Authority. approach to disaster management where we The Australian Government has commit- during an emergency period.” The Geographic Information System responded after a disaster had occurred but ted to localising disaster risk management The NEOC has now introduced live feeds (GIS) is linked to the Fiji Meteorologi- now the new system will help us in fore- in Fiji through the establishment of the Pre- from broadcast news and internet to a mul- cal Service, allowing the NEOC to access casting impact via project models and data paredness and Response Fund (PRF), pro- ti-screen wall and an improved information meteorological data to aid its monitoring analysis, through which we will be able to viding FJ$1 million a year for five years for technology capability. and emergency preparedness for imminent identify hazard locations with critical infra- preparedness and response activities. Live feeds from other hazard warning threats to Fiji. structure. These models will help us deter- agencies such as the Fiji Meteorological It is also linked with the Fiji Maritime Sur- mine the impact of the disaster and deploy -AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION

14 Wednesday, November 6, 2019 email: [email protected]; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 EDUCATION Call to grow culture of reading Technological challenges EMI KOROITANOA

EADING from the begin- ning has not been part of the RPacific culture. for literary world Director of Library Services of EMI KOROITANOA Fiji Merewalesi Vakarewa, ex- plained that this is due to a fond- ECHNOLOGY has ness for oral tradition. brought an onslaught of “Reading is the most needed aca- Tbarriers to the literary demic skill a young child can learn. world. It has been scientifically proven Founder of Vunilagi Book that early reading develops a child’s Club in Fiji, Mariana Waqa, brain,” Ms Vakarewa said. said though technology has its “It sensitizes the child to language advantages in connecting the patterns, expands vocabulary and world, it inflicts challenges to improves memory.” the world of literature. Ms Vakarewa said it also encour- “Sure, we can sit and read an ages longer attention spans, im- eBook, a privilege not afforded proves concentration and lays the to many Fijians, but it’s not the basis for sound learning skills. same is it?” Ms Waqa said. “It increases the child’s curiosity, “A book is an experience in sparks his or her imagination and of itself, the page-turning, the encourages maturity.” scent, the touch of the paper – Meanwhile, founder of Vunilagi it’s just different.” Book Club Mariana Waqa says She said technological distrac- reading is not a habit that is valued tion of not only children but by Fijian children. adults is a reality of our times. Students of Yat Sen Primary School during a tour around the Chinese Corner at the Library Services of Fiji. The corner consists of “And can you really blame them? “Children see their parents 20,000 e-books, with 6000 books, and all Fijians are encouraged to make use of the facility. Photo: SUPPLIED Where are the role-models who en- distracted on their phones so courage young readers in the public they’re likely to do the same and by images and sound protruding minds of the young. “So that they will feel and love sphere?” become addicted to the world of from their phones, tablets, and “Technology has limited them the smell of books and pictures “We see role-models talk about entertainment presented through television screens.” from reading and exploring the that they will get accustomed rugby and other forms of entertain- the screen,” she said. Furthermore, Ministry of library with its wealth of knowl- to,” she said. ment etc. in the media, but what “It is no longer the bookworm Education’s director of Library edge,” Ms Vakarewa remarked. “You will be surprised to see about reading, the arts, and educa- tucked up between pages of a Services of Fiji Merewalesi She urges parents to ensure how fast and sharp minded with tional subjects which can help Fi- book, we have now entered into Vakarewa echoed similar senti- that they surround their children good listening skills he or she jian children be inspired to learn. the time of the screenworm; ments, saying that the impact of with books while they are grow- will acquire.” We need Fijian role-models who children and adults mesmerized technologies have captured the ing up. promote these areas for the next generation.” Furthermore, Ms Vakarewa add- ed that Library Services of Fiji has worked closely with schools in ensuring that schools observed the DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) programme. “In terms of public library, school We discussed in our group holiday programmes are being con- on the various challenges ducted in all of the Library Services we face when or if a of Fiji branch across Fiji,” she said. tsunami occurs and how “Reading at an early age should be from 0-6 years old, this is when the to create awareness. We children learns at a much faster rate also did presentations on than any time in their life. Hence, natural disasters and how it it is vital that parents try and read affected our individual to their child at that early age, an countries unborn child, parents should be en- couraged to read or sing to them.” Aisake Malupo Adi Moapa Secondary School students Aisake Adi Moapa Secondary School Malupo, Salawai Vuli, Ane Ledua, Keresia Ledua, student Saitini Nadaku and their school principal Viliame Kaseni at the World Tsunami Awareness Day 2019 in Hokkaido, Japan. Photo: SUPPLIED Tsunami awareness empowers island students FELIX LESINAIVALU way to Tokyo, Japan.” He said during the workshop tries and culture, and that he will hiro Omura when talking about The Adi Moapa Secondary they were split into groups and he never forget the opportunity that the purpose of the program. T WAS an experience that Ai- School student, who hails from was the moderator for his group was given to him. “Since 2016, we have invited sake Malupo, 16, would never Vanuabalavu, was chosen by which consisted of students from “I will take what I have learnt high schools to Japan from coun- Iforget as the plane took off the Japanese Embassy in Fiji other countries such as France, from the workshop back to my tries that are vulnerable to tsuna- from Nadi International Airport. with three other students from India, Nauru and Japan. school and my village.” mis and provide them with oppor- Not only was it his first time in the same school to attend the “We discussed in our group on The ‘High School Student Sum- tunities to acquire knowledge on a plane but for the first time, the World Tsunami Awareness Day the various challenges we face mit on World Tsunami Aware- disaster reduction.” Lauan lad was visiting another in Japan. when or if a tsunami occurs and ness Day’ 2019 in Hokkaido is During the send-off reception country. “On the first day we visited the how to create awareness.” committed to using the memories Ministry of Education permanent Describing his journey, Mr Ma- Tokyo Tower, a temple and a “We also did presentations on of the past disasters as a guide secretary Alison Burchell said lupo said, “We left Nadi on Sep- museum.” natural disasters and how it af- toward preventative and risk that World Tsunami Day is im- tember 4, 2019, and it was a 10 Mr Malupo was amazed at the fected our individual countries.” reduction measures. portant to areas of vulnerability hour flight from Nadi to Korea, tower which is stood at more than Mr Malupo said it was interest- This was highlighted by Japa- especially in the Pacific which is then we transited and made our 300 meters high. ing to learn the different coun- nese Ambassador to Fiji, Masa- surrounded by the sea.

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Ministry of Fisheries, Ministry of iTaukei Affairs and iTaukei Affairs Board members after receiving the Achievement in Business Excellence Award during the Fiji National University’s 2019 Fiji Business Excellence Awards in Nadi. Photo: SUPPLIED President Major-General (retired) Jioji Konrote and First Lady Sarote Konrote with Fiji National University vice-chancellor Nigel Healey in Nadi. Photo: SUPPLIED Awards acclaim FBE FRAMEWORK RECOGNISES WORK OF PUBLIC SECTOR PRASHILA DEVI Ministry of Fisheries, Ministry that over the 20 years of its exist- global business landscape.” great strides in embracing tech- of iTaukei Affairs and iTaukei ence, the Business Excellence “I also shared on the Govern- nology to not only become more IJI’S public sector is join- Affairs Board who took home the initiative in Fiji has helped more ment’s role in capitalizing on inclusive but improve customer ing the ranks of the private Achievement in Business Excel- than 70 organisations to put in these trends and investing heavily experience. Fsector and putting itself out lence Award. place robust management systems on the Digital Fiji initiative to “Progressively, internet banking for assessment on the Business Statutory bodies like the Fiji and establish a culture of continu- enhance public service delivery was introduced that continues Excellence Framework. Revenue and Customs Services, ous improvement for sustained making it more accessible and to enable customers to transfer This was noted as some Gov- Fiji Consumer and Competition growth. convenient for all Fijians,” the money to almost any account, ernment Ministries and entities Commission and Telecom Fiji President Konrote alluded to Head of State said. so long as they have a computer received recognition through Limited were awarded the Fiji the role Government was play- He said going digital will and internet connection – but awards in various categories dur- Business Excellence Prize while ing to stimulate innovation in the become inevitable in the near even that was not enough. Today, ing the recently held Fiji National the Sigatoka Town Council and country through its investment in future, therefore, organisations customers see a more improved University’s 2019 Fiji Business Fiji Public Trustee Corporation technology. have to stay attuned to the future mode of service by the banks in Excellence Awards in Nadi. Pte Limited received the Commit- “In my keynote address last requirements of their customers the form of “mobile banking”; Joining the likes of local retail ment in Business Excellence. year, I had alluded to the idea that which is brought about by new which rids customers from the giant, Jack’s Retail Limited- the President, Major-General (Ret’d) disruptive technologies and in- technology. hassle of using a laptop or travel- winner of President’s Business Jioji Konrote, who was chief novation are just some of the key President Konrote mentioned the ling to a bank.” Excellence Award, were the guest at the event, highlighted trends that are transforming the banking sector which is making WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2019 l ISSUE 22 - VOL 10 l 8 PAGES fIjI foks m\t=I vuinv[{g[ lIs surx[ ik\3[g[3n ny v~D logo\ ky bons sy kI p#>[e] ky s[5 idp[vlI sbko f[8d[ Str my\ su6[r mn[e] hog[ hua[ 2 3 6

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Era mata mamarau na gonevuli kei na qasenivuli mai Naboro Sawanikula Primary School mai Naitasiri ena nona sa lai dolava yani o PM Bainimarama e 7 na vale ni qasenivuli vou e kea. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA Dolavi na vale ni qasenivuli e Naitasiri SOLO LEWANAVANUA oqo e Naboro Sawanikula Primary School vale ni qasenivuli era na qai solia kina na kilai e Sawanikula ena vakailai talega ena I daumaka na nodra vale na e Naitasiri.” qasenivuli na ivakatagadegede cecere du- loma ni yasana kei Viti raraba,” kaya o PM qasenivuli ena lai daumaka kina na “”Era na kalougata vakalevu na qasenivu- adua ki vei ira na lewe 110 na gonevuli ena Bainimarama. Nnodra cakacaka ni veivakatavulici. li era na mai tawana na vale ni qasenivuli Naboro Sawanikula Primary School. “Au sa dolava oti talega mai na vale ni Na vuana ena qai kunei ena nodra rawaka vou oqo,” kaya o PM Bainimarama. Meda solia na noda igu kina na nodra qasenivuli e Ratu Veikoso Primary School vakavuli na gonevuli.” “”Ni tara vakavinaka na vale ni qasenivuli vakatavulici na gone ena Primary School mai Buretu kei na Cautata District School.” Oqori na mala ni nona vosa na turaga na e dau solia na vakacegu ka vukea na qaravi baleta ni oqo na itekivu ni nodra tadolava Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni namaki me Paraiminisita Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama vinaka ni bula ni vuvale.” yani na gone na veimataqali lesoni ni vuli.” na dola tale eso na vale ni qasenivuli ena ena nona dolava tiko e 7 na vale ni qaseni- Nira sa marautaka na qasenivuli na bula Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni sa vinaka na noda vanua. vuli ena Naboro Sawanikula Primary mai vale ena laurai na kena vakavotukana ituvaki ni nodra vale na qasenivuli sana qai Au via vakaraitaka ni ilavo ni tara ni vale School mai Naitasiri. ena nodra vakatavulici vinaka na gonevuli vinaka na ituvaki ni rawaka vakavuli na ni qasenivuli oqo e kau mai ena ilavo e “Au doka ka marautaka vakalevu na noqu e koronivuli,” kaya o PM Bainimarama. gonevuli. vakarautaki ena noqu vale ni volavola ka mai tiko ena dola ni vale ni qasenivuli vou Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni vinaka na “Na vinaka ni vuli ena sega walega ni va- vakatokai na Small Grant Scheme. email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI phone: 3301806 Turaga ni lewa vou SOLO LEWANAVANUA E rawata nona koroi ni Loya ratou sa vosa bubului 1 ena se Bachelor of Lawa ena tale na noda turaga ni USP ena yabaki 2006. E lewa e matana na turaga A veiqaravi talega vaka Dau na Peresitedi ni noda vanua o veiqavaqaqai ena vale ni vola- Jioji Konrote e Vale Levu. vola ni Daireketa ni Tabana ni Oqo ko Resident Magistrate Dau veivaqaqai ena yabaki 2007 Joseph Daurewa. kina 2012. E vakaivola koroio Daurewa Rau a tiko talega ena vosa ena Post Graduate Certificate ni bubului oya na Vosa Vakadua International Affairs and Diplo- Vakatawa o Yohan Liyanage kei macy ena Univesiti ni Ceva ni na Turaga ni Lewa liu o Chief Pasifika. Magistrate Usaia Ratuvili. O Turaga ni Lewa Joseph Daurewa (i karua mai na imawi) tarava sara o Peresitedi Jioji Konrote. iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA

Era mata dredredre na dau veiqaravi bole se US Peace Corps Volunteer ena nodra taba vata kei Minisita Rosy Sofia Akbar. 37 na dauveiqaravi bole ni Amerika SOLO LEWANAVANUA O ira na dau veiqaravi bole oqo noda vanua. vale ena tikina o Bau kei Dravo Minisita Akbar. era kena dau ena veiqaravi ena Kaya na Minisita ni Vuli o Rosy e Tailevu era lai macawa 9 kina “Au vakavinavinaka ena no- RA sa vosa bubului kina nodra vakatorocaketaki na ita- Akbar ni vakavinavinaka vakale- ena kena vulici na bula ena koro muni solia na nomuni kilaka me veiqaravi e Viti e 37 na dau bagone. Era sa vakavulici oti ena vu ena vukui Viti ena nodra solia vakaviti. torocake kina na nomuni me ra- Eveiqaravi bole ni Amerika 2 na vula ena vosa ni noda vanua na nodra gauna vei Viti na dau ni “Au sa raica ni sa yaga na 9 na warawa kina vei ira na kai Viti se US Peace Corps Volunteer, kei na itovo vakavanua. veqaravai bole ni USA. macawa ni vuli ena koro vakaviti mera kila na nomuni bula na kai mera veiqaravi e Viti ena loma ni Era na veiqaravi ena tabana ni Vakavinavainakataki ira talega o baleta ni oni sa matadredre me Amerika kame yaco mo ni itokani 2 na yabaki. Matanitu, kei na vei itikotoiko ni Minisita Akbar vei ira na veivu- vaka sara ga na kai Viti,” kaya o ni dua na gauna balavu.”

Sobu na duru ni tikotiko ni Matanitu e Wainikoro SOLO LEWANAVANUA talega na tu ena taudaku ni veikoro vakavalagi na veika A tekivu tara na itiko- vinaka era vakila tu na tiko Na gauna sa na tara tiko ni Matanitu mai ena veitauni.” oti kina na itikotiko ni SWainkoro e Macuata. O “Na gauna sa na tara oti Matanitu oqoq esana ya ena nona sa lai vakasobura kina na itikotiko ni Matanitu na kena duru na Minisita ni oqoq esana vakarawarawa- vakarawarawataka sara Teitei o Dr. Mahendra Reddy. taka sara na veiqaravi ni na veiqaravi ni Matanitu Kaya kina o Minisita Reddy Matanitu vei ira na leweni- vei ira na lewenivanua ena ni kena sa caka oqo ena vanua ena tikina o Nadogo, tikina o Nadogo, Namuka, lai vakarawarawataka na Namuka, Dogotuki kei Udu.” kena kau yani vakavoleka Kaya o Minisita Reddy ni Dogotuki kei Udu. na veiqaravi ni Matanitu namaki mesa na tara oti na vei ira na lewenivanua mai itikotiko ni Matanitu oya ena Sa sobu tiko oqori na duru ni itikotiko vou ni Matanitu mai Wainikoro e Macuata. Mai na imawi Wainikoro kei Nadogo. veimama ni yabaki vou 2020. Dr. Mahendra Reddy o Minisita ni Teitei Dr. Mahendra Reddy, sote damudamu eloma na Turaga na Tui Nadogo o “Sa dau gagadre voli ni Minisita ni Teitei Ratu Ilisanita Malodali, sote vulavula ena imatau na Vunivola Tudei ni Tabana ni Teitei o David Kolitagane. iTaba: JOSAIA RALAGO Matanitu me mera vakila

2 Vukelulu, 6 ni Noveba, 2019 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASANA phone: 3301806 $4m me vakavinakataki kina na vale ni vakasucu SOLO LEWANAVANUA

A dua na itukutuku marautaki vei ira na marama tina Sa solia tiko oqori na tanoa me iloloma nei tikobibi ni sa vakarautaka na Matanitu e $4 na mil- Viti vua na Sipika ni Palimedi ni Niusiladi ko ioni me vakavinakataki kina ka laveti kina na itagade Trevor Mallard mai vua na noda Sipika ko S Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. ni vale ni vakasucu ena vale ni bula levu na Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWMH) e Suva. Na kena ena vakavoutaki oqo ena sagai me yacova na Me da vuli itagede ni vuravura, me rawa ni vakadeitaka na nodra taqomaki vinaka na gone marama tiko bibi kei ira na gone susu vou ena vale ni bula levu e Suva. vei ira na Eda kila vinaka ni gauna ni tiko bibi edua na gauna e vakamareqeti kina na nodra bula na marama tina kei ira na itokani luvedra. Sa vakavinavinakataki kina na raiyawa ni Matani- Sa na vakarau vakavinakataki ka laveti na itagade ni vale ni vakasucu ena vale ni bula levu JOSAIA RALAGO tu ena vakanananu ka sana vakarau vakavotukanataki oqo. na Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWMH) e Suva. A vakaraitaka na Sipika ni Palimedi ni Niusiladi kko STrevor Mallard ni bibi me ra dau vuli mai vei ira na nodra ito- Siko ki Vale Levu ko ira na gonevuli ni Muaira kani ena veivanua ena Pasifika. Era a veisiko mai ki Viti na lewe ni Palimedi mai Niulsiladi ka ra kidavaki ena itikotiko ni mata ni Niusaladi e Viti mai vua na Sipika ni Palimedi e Viti o Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.

Era mata mamarau na gonevuli kei na itubutubu ni Muaira District School e Naitasiri ena nodra taba vata kei na turaga na Peresitedi Jioji Konrote e Vale Levu e Suva. Sa levu noda vulica tiko na bula vaka Plimedi ni Urope SOLO LEWANAVANUA resitedi ni noda vanua o Major gone ni Muaira. Peresitedi ni noda vanua,” kaya o General Jioji Konrote. “Ni vuli vakaukauwa moni yaco Peresitedi Konrote. kei Amerika de na dauamka AUNA marautakai vei Ena itukutuku ni veigauna ni moni rawaka vakalevu ena veisi- Era lewe 103 na gonevuli ka 40 meda vulica talega na ira na gonevuli ni Muai- nodra bula kara na dau guiguile- ga ni mataka. Dua na gauna oni na itubutubu era tiki ni veisiko nodra bula na veivanua Gra District School mai cava dredre na gone vuli ni Muai- sana lewe ni Palimedi, so veike- oqo kina nodra itikotiko na tura- ena Pasifika. Naitasiri ena nodra veisiko ki ra. A vaka oqo ne na nona itautau muni sana vakabisinisi, de dua ga na Peresitei ni noda vanua ena Vale Levu vua na turaga na Pe- na turaga na Peresitedi vei ira na beka vei kemuni sa na rawa ni koro turaga e Suva. Ratu Epeli Nailatikau Sipika ni Palimedi e Viti

“Sa levu noda vulica tiko na bula vaka Plimedi ni Urope kei Ameri- ka de na dauamka meda vulica talega na nodra bula na veivanua ena Pasifika,” kaya o Mallard. Tauaca na vodsa ni vakavinavi- naka kina matailawalawa oqo na Sipika ni Palimedi e Viti o Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. “Sa balavu na qaqaco tu mai ni noda veiwekani kei Niusiladi, era itokani ni veivakavulici vaka- bibi ena cakacaka ni veisaututaki. Era dau veivuke talega ena noda vakaiyayataki sa dodonu meda vakavinavinaka tikoa kina.”

Sa solia tiko oqori na Minisita ni Qoliqoli o Semi Koroilavesau vua na Peresitedi ni dau qoli mai Bua o Maikeli Ramaidama na nodra waqa kei na idini na lewe ni soqosoqo ni dauqoli mai Bua. iTaba: JOSAIA RALAGO Soli nodra waqa na dau qoli mai Bua SOLO LEWANAVANUA nodra sa ciqoma na loloma levu oya na turaga na Minisirta ni Ramaidama. Era lewe 102 taucoko na lewqe ni tabana ni qoliqoli ni matanitu Qoliqoli ni Matanitu o Semi “Au gusudra na dau qoli e Bua ni soqosoqo ni dauqoli e Bua AUNA marautaki vei ira oya na nodra waqa fibre glass kei Koroilavesau. ena vakavinavinaka vakalevu kara gole mai ena 4 na tikina ena na lewe ni isoqosoqo ni na kena idini ka koto ena $26,000 Vakaraitaka na nona vakavinavi- kina Matanitu kei na tabana ni loma ni yasana oya o Wainunu, Gdauqoli mai Bua na Dua- na kena isau. naka na Presitedi ni isoqosoqo qoliqoli ena veivuke levu oqo,” Vuya, Nadi kei Dama. vata Fisherman Association ena Laki solia yani na iloloma ni dauqoli mai Bua o Maikeli kaya o Ramaidama.

Vukelulu 6 ni Noveba, 2019 3 ITAKITAKI E NA LOMA NI MACAWA email: [email protected]; l @FijiRepublic; l Fijian Government; l visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj l phone: 3301806 ITAKITAKI E NA LOMA NI MACAWA Waqa na livaliva e Waibalavu ni oti e 52 na yabaki Vuabale dina na nodra marau na lewe ni koro o ni livaliva ena neimami koro sa vuabale kina na Waibalavu e Naitasiri ni sa oti e 52 na yabaki sa neimami vakamuduo kina Matanitu edaidai ni sa qai yaco yani na livaliva kina nodra koro. qai vakavotukanataka na neimami tatadra,” kaya o A vulagi dokai ena soqo lagilagi oqo na turaga na Rasasawira. Paraiminisita o Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama. Ni sarava mada na itaba ni soqo marautaki oqo Luvuci e na marau o Noa Rasasawira e dua na ena koro ko Waibalavu e Naitasiri ka vakayagataki lewe ni koro o Waibalavu ni sa qai mai boko na kina e $338,000. cina tabucagi kasa waqa na livaliva. . “Laveti na itagede ni neimami bula ena waqa iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA

‘E da na dau nanumi ira’ Na imatai ni siga ni Noveba, 2019 era a yada kei na wekadra voleka. vakananumi kina ena keba ni mataivalu Vakaciriloloma dina ka vakatubu luluvu mai Nabua na lewe ni mataivalu ni Viti ni voqa mai na ivakatagi na ‘last post’ era sa mai kacikaci ni cagi ena vuku ni me vakaraitaka na nodra vakarokoroko veivanavanai a vakayacori ena keba ni na lewe ni mataivalu kei Viti talega. mataivalu mai Nabua. Ni sarava sara mada yani na itaba ni Vakayacori na kena lotu kei na vakatori siga ni vakananumi oya. ni ivutu senikau mai vei ira na marama iTaba: AZARIA FAREEN

4 Vukelulu, 6 ni Noveba, 2019 5 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI phone: 3301806 Dola na vale ni qasenivuli e Buretu

SOLO LEWANAVANUA

RA marautaka na gonevuli kei na qasenivuli kei na itubutubu ni Ekoronivui na Ratu Veikoso Pri- mary School mai Buretu e Tailevu na kena sa dolava e dua na vale ni qaseni- vuli vou. A dolava na vale ni qasenivuli oya o Paraiminisita Josaia Voreqe Bainimama. Vakavinavinaka taumada o PM Baini- marama kina veiqaravi vakaturaga vaka- vanua kei na velagiti vakavanua. “Au vakavinavinaka vakalevu ena nodra dau kidavaki ka maroroi na noda ivakalesilesi era dau lako mai ena noda vei korokoro.” “Au se qai dolava oti ga mai e dua na Era sa marautaka tiko na nodra bonisi ni tubu na itaukei ni qele e teivaki tu kina na paini me vaka e ra taba vata toka oqori kei Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama. vale ni qasenivuli mai Cautata. Ia au ma- iTaba: LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA rautaka vakalevu niu mai dolava talega e dua qoka ena vanua vakaturaga o Nai- bati,” kaya o PM Bainimarama. “Au gadreva meu vakavinavainakataka na raiyawa ni turaga na Tora Nabati. Soli e $7m ki na Ena kena tauyavutaki na koronivuli ena 1935,” kaya o PM Bainimarama. “Au vakabauta nira na marautaka vaka- levu na qasenivanua ena vanua vakatu- raga oqo na vanua sa yacova tu oqo na koronivuli.” itaukei ni qele Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni sa tolu na VILIAME TIKOTANI kayacora na kabani ena vica na yabaki sa nomuni ilavo.” yabaki na nona vukea tiko mai na ko- oti. “Me yaga kina nodra vuli na gone, vuli ronivuli oqo na Matanitu. siga marautaki vei ira na itaukei ni “O ni a wasea taumada kina e $300,000. saka kina na kakana, voli saka kina na lori, “Sa tara oti e dua na sova ni vuli, na qele ka teivaki tu kina na paini ni Mai toso cake sara ena yabaki ka tarava mai da saga saka tiko gona na bula sautu meda olo ni koronivuli, toroicake na vanua ni Era sa mai ciqoma e $7 na milioni na e $1.5m, toso sara mai kina $3m, toso sara rawata saka na veika sa mai rawa saka tiko savasava, kei na kena vakayagataki na bonisi ni tubu.” mai kina $5m, toso sara mai oqo kina $7m,” oqo,” kaya o PM Bainimarama. mona livaliva ena veivakatavulici.” “Sa rogo levu sara ena noda vanua kei vu- kaya o PM Bainimarama. Vakavinavinaka vakalevu o PM Baianima- ravura na nodratou vakavinakataka tiko na Sa tataunaka o PM Bainimarama vei ira na rama kina kabani ena kena mai rawa tiko na veiliutaki ena kabani na bisinisi ni paini ena itaukei ni qele mera vakayagataka vakay- tubu levu oya. noda vanua.” alomatua na nodra ilavo. “Au gusumuni saka tiko na itaukei ni qele Kaya vei ira na itaukei ni qele o PM Baini- “Au kila ni vosa saka tiko kina na turaga ena noda vakavinavinaka kina kabani ena marama ni matata vua na veiveisau mai va- na italatala ena kena maroroi vakavinaka na ena kena mai rawati saka tiko na tubu levu

E rau sa lululu tu oqori o PM Bainimarama kei na Soli e $75k dua na dau vavi madrai ena vale ni vavi madrai vou ka dola mai Cautata, Tailevu. iTaba: FELIX LESINAIVALU kina itaukei Dola na vale ni ni qele e madrai mai Cautata Nasomo SOLO LEWANAVANUA A dolava na iliuliu ni noda Matani- VILIAME TIKOTANI tu o Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama na Svale ni vavi madra ni koro o Cau- RA sa liga batabata na tata mai Tailevu. itaukei ni qele mai Nas- Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni vale ni ma- Eomo e Vatukoula ni sa drai oqo ena laveta na itagede ni bula e laki saumi vei ira na ivakavi- Cautata ka vakauqeta na caka bisinisi. navinaka ni kena keli tiko na Na vale ni vavi madrai oqo mai Cautata e koula ena nodra qele. vakailavotaki mai na Minisitiri ni Veivoli Era lewe 123 na lewe ni ena veivuke baleta na bisinisi lalai. mataqali ka qoka e sa ikalima Na levu taucoko ni isau ni kena tara na ni kena saumi tiko na ilavo ni valen ni madrai oqo e koto ena $84,000. vakavinavinaka ni mataqali ka Era cau mai kina na lewe ni vanua e levu duadua talega. Cautata ena $20,000. Me tekivu mai na gauna e Kaya na Vunivola Tudei ni Veivoli o vakalawataki kina mera vakavi- Shaheen Ali ni marautaka na nodra yalo navinakataki na iatukei ni qele vata na lewe ni koro me rawa kina na vale e kelivaki kina na vatutalei se ni madrai oya. Fair Share of Mineral Royalties A tekivutaki na tara ni vale ni madrai Act era sa vakila tiko na lewe ni oya ena Janueri ka mai vakacavari ena mataqali na kena vinaka. Na Minisita ni Qele ko Ashneel Sudhakar kei ira na marama lewe ni mataqali Nasomo e Vatukoula. vula o Seviteba. Kaya o Taito Koroi e dua na iTaba: LITIA VULAIDAUSIGA Vakasakiti ni oti ga e dua na macawa ni lewe ni mataqali ni vakavi- mami matavuvavale.” marama e $308,000 ki vei ira Na lawa oqo a tekivutaki ena vavi madrai sa rawati kina e $2,300 ka navinaka vakalevu ena vuku “Qoka na sausaumi ni June na lewe ni mataqali mai Naso- yabaki 2018. rawati kina na tubu e $1,000. ni ilavo levu oqo kina tibu ni kina Okosita 2019 na ika ono mo e Vataukoula. Vakalawataki kina mera na Sa yaga na vale ni madrai oqo ki vei mataqali. ni sausaumi ena tauri ena Siga Ni raici kece vakararaba sa dau saumi itaukei qele ena 80 vei ira na 5 na koro ena yasayasa oya “Sa duatani neimami marau- ni Sucu.” saumi oti vei ira keca na itaukei na pasede ni royalties ka taura me vakataki Cautata, Waicoka kei Vatoa taka na ilavo levu oqo baleta ni Me yacova mai ni kua sa sau- ni qele sivia na $4.4 na milioni na matanitu e 20 na pasede. kara sa vakacakacakataki rawa kina e 8 sa yaga sara vakalevu kina nei- ma oti na Matanitu nei Baini- na dola. na lewenivanua.

6 Vukelulu, 6 ni Noveba, 2019 email: [email protected]; @FijiRepublic; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASANA phone: 3301806 Veiqaravi ni tabana Agriculture Marketing

Dabe toka e loma na chief executive officer ni Agriculture Marketing Authority (AMA) ko Setareki Tale ena dua na vakaraitaki ivoli ni Viti mai valagi ka tuva toka oqori na ivoli ni kabani. Unit (AMA) iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI SOLO LEWANAVANUA Na dalo keitou volia tiko na dalo ena $1.60 kina $1.70. Na tavioka EITALANOA na noda ena gauna oqo keitou volia tiko niusiveva ni Matanitu na ena 60 na sede kina 70 na sede dua ViTaukei na NODA VITI na kilo. kei na iliuliu ni kabani ni Matan- Na ika keitou volivoli tiko ni kua itu na Agriculture Marketing Au- ena $5 kina $7 e vakatau kina kala- thority (AMA) ko Setareki Tale. si ni ika. Na kalasi era e $5 na dola, Vakamacalataka kina ko Tale na na kalasi e loma e $6, na kalasi e NODA VITI: Ni cavuta mada na matailalai ni nodratou veiqaravi. cake e $7 ka vakatautaki talega vakararamataki tikoga yani na dau Mo wilika sara yani. ka inaki talega ni Matanitu meda kina vanua e vakayacori kina na isau dou sa volitaka tiko kina vei teitei ena vuku ni veiitei eso ka ga- vakaiyau talega na dau teitei ka veidinadinati sa voli taucoko ga ira na dau volivoli na ivoli kece dreva na makete ka vinakati mena NODA VITI: Na cava e tukuna sega ni yaga meda biuta mai na ena dua ga na isau ka keitou volia oqori? tei vakalevu me vukea na kena va- na Charter ni AMA me yavu ni noda veikoro meda lako mai kina tiko kina ena $6 koya na isau vei- TALE: Ni kua na vei ivoli kece kani na makete. nomudou veiqaravi? veikoro lelevu. Oya na yavu levu mama na ivoli na ika. oqo ni sad au kau mai e mai ni veiqaravi meda tikoga ena va- Ia, macawa sa oti e dola tiko nei- vakasavasavataki mai civi , tawani NODA VITI: Na itukutuku cava TALE: Na AMA a tauyavutaki nua eda tiko kina da teitei tikoga tou tabana mai Savusavu. Na ta- palasitika ka vakabatabatataki, qai oni na via vakadewataka vei ira ena dua na lawa ka vakatura na vakalevu, ka da qolitalega tikoga bana ni qaravi ni ivoli vakasavasa- volitaki. na dau teitei mai Vanua Levu ena Matanitu ena 2004. A mai tekivu vakalevu. Sa kauta tiko yani na vataki ni ivoli mai Savusavu. Yaco Na isau ni dalo keitou volitaka kena sa dola nomudou tabana vou kina na veiqaravi ni AMA ena Matanitu na makete ni veivoli oqo tiko na veitalanoa ra vakatataro tiko ena makete e $3 dua na kilo, oqo mai Savusavu? 2005. na AMA me lai volia mai na no- tiko na lewenivanua sa tukuni tiko qoka esa vakasavasavataki tawani Au kila ni matata tiko vei keda ni muni ivoli ena veivanua saraga oni kina ni levu na gauna sa lai vutu- palasitika o kauta ga yani sa sega TALE: Na dola oqo ni Processing oqo e isema tikoga ni veiqaravi ka dui tiko kina.Na veivanua eso e coqa na makete ena ivoli ka sa dau tale ni lai civi osa kauta ga yani ni Facility mai Savusavu na ituku- veiqaravi mai kina e liu na Mar- dredre ni lakovi keitou sasaga me vakalotuma sobu sara kina vaka- loma ni kuro sara. tuku ga au via vakadewataka vei keting Authority. Ka mai tosoya na keitou yacovi kemuni yani kina levu na isau ni ivoli. Na tavioka ni kua na neitou isau kemuni mai Vanua Levu oya moni veiqaravi oqo na National Trading me vakarawarawataka vei kemuni Ia, keimami veitalanoa tiko e vica keitou volivoli tiko kina e $2 dua teitei vakalevu. Ni dui biubiuta Company (NATCO). naka moni kakua ni vakacolati tale na ka e basika tiko ena loma ni nei- na kilo. toka na nomuni itei me sa kakua Ka sa qai mai tomana oqo na ena icolacola mo ni kauta mai na- tou veiqaravi baleta ni levu na gau- Na ika keitou volitaka ena $10 ni tei ga e dua naka. Me rawa nida Agriculture Marketing Authority nomuni ivoli kina vei koro lelevu na sada tea tikoga e dua na ivoli. kina $12. E $10 na kalasi era ka rawata vinaka na isau ni ka ena (AMA). Na AMA mai tekivuna na me mai volitaki kina. Ka sa ivakasala tikoga mai $12 na kalasi e cake. Ia ni kua e veika eda tea. veiqaravi ena lawa ka vakatura na veikeitou ke rawa nida wasea na kani rarawa meu vakaraitaka tik ni Matanitu ena 2004 ka vakatokai NODA VITI: Ni cavuta mada eso noda teitei. Me vaka ni tavioka ni sega ni se levu sara neitou veivoli NODA VITI: E sana vica taucoko tiko na Agriculture Marketing Au- na ivoli dou dau volia tiko mai kua e gadrevi vakalevu na tavio- ena ika ena nietou volau e Nausori oqo na nomudou tabana e Viti thority Act. veiira na dau teitei kei na dau ka drodrodromo. Qai veikeda na ena vuku tiko ni kena lailai tikoga raraba? Na yavu levu ni veiqaravi ni Ag- qoli na AMA? dauteitei ni kua sada tea tikoga na ika keitou taura tiko mai. Naika riculture Marketing Authority me vakalevu na tavioka vulavula.Oya keitou ciqoma rawa tiko ni kua e TALE: Sa tiko na neitou ta- kauta yani vakavoleka na makete TALE: Ni kua keitou volia tiko na e dua na ka me lauarai me teivaki se vakania tiko mada ga na koni- bana e vieqaravi mai Savusavu , vei keda na dauteitei vakabibi vei vua ni qele kei na sasalu ni waitui. talega vakalevu na tavioka dromo- taraki keitou sa veiyalayalati kina tiko na neitou tabana e veiqaravi keda na tu ena taudaku ni veikoro Se sega ni keitou tara tiko yani na dromo. ena veitaban eso e Viti vakakina mai Taveuni, tiko mai Dama mai lelevu. tabana ni manumanu. Na mataqali E dua na mataqali dalo ka vinakati mai valagi. Bua kasa tauyavu tale tikoga mai Vei keda e yawa vei keda na ma- vua ni qele keitou volia tiko vaka- sara tiko vakalevu e Viti kei valagi Ena kena gadrevi me keitou na Wainikoro mai Macuata. Vakakina kete ka sega ni dua e veiqaravi vei levu ni kua na veimataqali dalo, ni kua na Uro ni Vonu ka kilai ena vakania tiko me keitou na kua ni mai cake mai Qaranivai sa tiko keda moni volitaka kina nomuni kei na tavioka kei na vei vua niqele so na vanua me vaka mai Caka- vakacalai ena vuku ni veidinadi- kina e dua na neitou dau ni vo- ivoli. tale eso kaso e lailai sara tiko e udrove se Vanua Levu e kilai tiko nati keitou sa veidinadinati kina. livoli e ratou veivuke ena kena Me vakarawarawataka vei ke- sega ni sotava tiko na gagadre ni na dalo oqo ena yacoa na Moala. Kena iablebale oya vei keda na vakasokomuni na ivoli ni bera ni muni na voli mai ni nomuni ivoli makete na levu ni veika e tei. E dua Qo edua na dalo sa gadrevi saraga dau qoli tadola tiko na makete ni qai kau sobu mai me vakasavasa- ka oni sega ni qarava tale na isau na kena ivakaraitaki oqo na dalo ni vakalevu ka lailai tikoga na kena AMA ena vuku ni lailai ni ika e vataki ena tabana levu sa tiko mai ni veilakoyaki me vaka na isau ni tana. Sa vaka me sa yali saraga vei tei. Na kena isau talega e via toka ciqomi tiko ena kabani oqo. Ke- Savusavu ni kua. lori, na isau ni moce, na isau ni keda vakauasivi na itaukei ni dau vakalailai e cake mai na veidalo vaka oni via volitaka mai na no- Ena muaira kei Viti sa tiko na kana, ena vei korolelevu eso kada tei vakalevu na dalo ni tana me so- tale eso.Vakakina na dalo ni tana. muni ika ni veitaratara mai keitou neitou tabana mai Nacocolevu mai dau gagadre meda lako mai kina tava na noda gagadre ena veisiga Na uvi e tiko talega na kalasi ni tu vakarau me keitou volia mai na Sigatoka. Sa tiko talega mai Le- me rawa ni mai volitaki kina na ka vakauasivi sara ena gauna ni uvi e vainakati vakalevu ena ma- nomuni ika kei na veiivoli tale eso. galega mai Nadi, mai Natokowaqa noda ivoli. leqa tubu koso ka dau yaga kina kete vakauasivi na makete mai mai Lautoka, kei Rakiraki mai Ra. Oya na yavu levu ni veiqaravi vakalevu na dalo ni tana.Ni kua sa valagi. Eratou sa kila tiko na Ta- NODA VITI: Na cava na inaki ni E tiko talega eso na veitabana kei- ni tabana oqo ka vakarurugu ena dredre sara tiko nikune ka vinakati bana ni Teitei karatou rawa ni vei- nomudou tabana ka vakatokai tou saumi ira na lewenivanua mera ruku ni Minisitiri ni Teitei ni kua. sara tiko vakalevu ena makete e vakasalataki kina ena vei ivoli eso tiko na Crop Development, cava dau volivoli ena vuku ni kabani Viti kei vanuatani na dalo ni tana. e vinakati sara vakalevu ena ma- na itavi ni tabana oqo? mai Vanua Balavu, mai Lakeba, NODA VITI: Na cava na inaki Keitou volia tale tikoga na uvi na kete ni kua mai na Yatu Yasawa na neitou raiyawa ni AMA? niu. Na ika ena gauna oqo keitou Keda dui bibiuta toka na itei ena TALE: Na tabana oqo esema ga mata era volivoli tiko ena vuku ni voivoli tiko kina mai na vei yasai vinaka veikeda na dau teitei. vakaveiwekani kei na tabana ni kabani na Agricultural Marketing TALE: Na inaki raiyawa ni AMA Viti taucoko na ika. extension ni tabana ni teitei nodra Authority.

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Era mata mamarau na noda lewenivanua era cakacaka tiko ena AGRI-Fresh mai Ositerelia. iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI Qoroi na noda gone SOLO LEWANAVANUA “Me vaka ni se qai isevu ni yabaki ni nei- ni vakavinavinakataka nodra veitokoni Teys.” tou vakaitavi ena SWP, sa dodonu meu na vakaitikotiko e Ositerelia kei na kena “Era sa lewena tiko na timi ni Teys Oz Tag A ciqoma na Matanitu na nodra tukuna ni keitou qoroya vakalevu na nodra veivalenilotu ena nodra tokoni na tamata Team kara qitora na imatai ni nodra qiti vakacaucautaki na lewe 15 na gone igu ni cakacaka ni ra yalodinataka mera cakacaka kei na veimaliwai vinaka kei ira- ena macawa rua sa oti kavakasakiti nodra Sni Viti era cakacaka tiko mai Ositer- rawaka kina vakalevu, kaya na kabani. tou na veiliutaki ena kabani. ivukivuki. Era ciqomi talega ena nodra elia ena kabani na AGRI-Fresh. “Yabaki oqo keitou se qai vuli tiko,oya na Sa ciqoma talega na Matanitu na vakavi- veivale ni lotu.” O ira na lewe 15 oqo era sa vakacavara vuna keitou vakacakacakataki ira ga kina e navinaka ni nodra vakaitavi meke mai Osi- Kaya o Minisita ni Veivakacakacakataki na vula 4 ni nodra cakacaka mai Ositerelia. 15 na gone ni Viti ena loma ni 4 na vula.” terelia ena Tarnworth Annual Multicultural o Parveen Bala ni itukutuku rogo vinaka Vakaraitaka na kabani na nona vakavi- “Ni toso tiko sana qai toso cake tiko na Festival, o ira na noda era cakacaka tiko e oqo mai vei ira na itaukei ni cakacaka esa navinaka kina Minisitiri ni Veivakacaka- kedra iwiliwili ka balavu cake talega na vale ni bulumakau. vakavinavinaka kina vakalevu na noda Ma- cakataki ena totoka ni nodra cakacaka ena gauna ni cakacaka kina 7 na vula.” “Era taleitaki vakalevu nai vei ira na le- tanitu.” ruku ni Seasonal Workers Program (SWP). Tukuna talega na kabani na AGRI-Fresh wei Viti era sa tu mai kea kei na vuvale na

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