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Those attacks, which targeted two high- end hotels, a busy train station, a Jewish centre and other sites frequented by foreigners, were blamed on the Pakistan- based Lashkar-e-Taiba militant group. Pakistan was quick to condemn the latest explosions, in a statement issued by the foreign ministry. Policemen inspect the site of a bomb explosion at Zaveri bazaar in Mumbai Peace talks between Pakistan and India have only recently resumed since they were broken off after the 2008 attacks. Mumbai has been targeted many times in recent years. As well as the 2008 attacks, co-ordinated Victim of a Mumbai bomb explosion blasts on seven of the city’s trains on July sits on the ground outside the Opera House 11, 2006 caused massive loss of life. More in Mumbai than 180 people were killed and hundreds The authorities have not yet said who they wounded in those bombings, which were believe might be behind the explosions and blamed on Islamist militants. no group has said it carried them out. The city suffered four bomb attacks during In Zaveri Bazaar, witnesses described a motorcycle exploding next to a jewellery shop. Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik said a bomb had been left in an injured in a series of 12 bomb blasts across abandoned umbrella. the city. The attacks were allegedly ordered Photographer Rutavi Mehta told the by the Muslim-dominated underworld in reporter he was shopping nearby and heard retaliation for Hindu-Muslim riots. the explosion. He grabbed his camera and see More PICTUres on PaGe 24 A man injured by an explosion is assisted in a hospital in Mumbai. ran to the scene. “I took a couple of photographs. I think they might be too graphic for broadcast,” he said. Canada sTands By IndIa, says TerrorIsM Is ‘alIve and aCTIve’ “Bodies and limbs were strewn everywhere. Standing by India in the aftermath of thoughts and prayers are with them in this People were crying and screaming. The the Mumbai bomb blasts, Canada on difficult time. We offer our support as India just hosted Bollywood’s IIFA awards in area was packed with shoppers at the time Wednesday said terrorism is “alive and works to bring to justice those responsible Ottawa, was also shocked by the terror of the blast. Few offered assistance to the active” and the international community for these cowardly attacks against innocent attacks in Mumbai. blood-soaked victims, while others looked should come together to root out this evil. people.” “Here in Ontario, we are fortunate to have on in a state of shock,” he said. Sending his condolences, Prime Minister Immigration and Citizenship Minister a community that traces their roots back to “It was totally chaos. There were pools of Stephen Harper said, “On behalf of all Jason Kenney, who had visited Mumbai India and maintains strong ties with family blood everywhere.” after the 2008 attacks that killed 166 and friends still there. And on days like The second and most powerful blast was our deep and profound sympathy and people, said, “I can tell you having visited this, those ties bring us closer together, in the nearby Opera House district. Local condolences to the families and loved ones Mumbai shortly after, people were still through shared grief and resolve to stand media said it was planted inside the two- of those killed and injured by these heinous deeply traumatized. up to the forces of hate,” the provincial storey Prasad Chamber building. acts of violence, including Canadians who “So to see this happen again indicates that premier said. The Indo-Canada Chamber In the central Dadar district, the bomb tore may have loved ones in Mumbai.” the enemies of our democratic values will apart a taxi that was parked next to a bus The prime minister said the attacks are “a not relent and it reminds us that the fight the terrorist attack on India’s commercial stop, witnesses said. It was unclear whether stark reminder that terrorism is alive and against terrorism isn’t a passing thing. It capital. the explosives were planted inside the active around the globe and can strike is a long-term fight and regrettably, the “We unequivocally condemn the dastardly vehicle or in a nearby electricity meter box. at any time. All countries need to work people of India are on the front lines.” attack. On behalf of the chamber, I express “I heard a loud explosion. And then I saw together and take necessary precautions to The immigration minister said, “I am sure profound sympathies with the kith and kin people with serious injuries lying in pools combat the scourge who perpetrate these that all Canadians are deeply concerned of the deceased and wish speedy recovery of blood,” another person told the media. atrocities.” about these attacks, but I suspect there are for those injured in these attacks,” said An unexploded bomb was also reportedly Harper, who had visited Mumbai in tens of thousand of Canadian citizens who ICCC president Satish Thakkar. been found in Dadar. November 2009, said Canada “remains have relatives or friends in Mumbai and He said the Indo-Canadian community The choice of locations makes it clear that united with the government and people we want them to know that our consular was with the the people of Mumbai and the blasts were intended to cause maximum of India in their fight against terror. 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FIJI reCords vIsITor arrIva ls HIGHesT ForeIGn In FIJI HITs reCord Positive signs on tourist arrivals indicate a reserves rapid increase in arrivals from China. Fiji’s foreign reserves have reached Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum released the latest $1.522billion, the highest that Fiji has tourist arrival figures at a press conference ever reached. in Suva. The Reserve Bank of Fiji says the level of For the first time ever arrival figures for months of imports of goods and non-factor “For the first time in Fiji’s history, ever for services. visitor arrivals. We have never exceeded higher foreign reserves level provides an adequate buffer for preserving Fiji’s arrivals,” he said. external stability, in the event of a sharp “It has now exceeded the 2010 mark by rise in imports particularly through higher oil and food prices. Whiteside says the comfortable level compared to 2010.” of reserves has also enabled the RBF to Australia continues to be the leading approve all outstanding profit repatriation source of visitors increasing its numbers by commercial banks, as well as raise the limit for offshore investment by the Fiji National Provident Fund. and Pacific Island countries by 23.1 per cent. tO adVertise “We have had decreases from the United States of America by 0.3 per cent Korea by Call Sayed – Khaiyum. For the same month last year the bureau 604-909-4088 39, 000. He said numbers continued to grow monthly this year except for March where Fiji recorded a decrease in numbers. 6 Fiji News new aPProaCH To ToUrIsM The different policies and decrees that have “Tourism is not just about filling the hotel Tourism Fiji Chief executive officer been endorsed by Cabinet is part of the new rooms which the approach was taken Josefa Tuamoto says increase tourist holistic approach taken by government previously,” he said. numbers were a sign that products such “Tourism is about extracting the tourism as the Fiji Me, Kava Me, Romance Me, and Minister for Tourism Aiyaz Sayed – spends in the different services. That is Pamper Me, Dive Me, and Cruise Me Khaiyum. very very important.” among the many others were hitting the Tourism is the single biggest revenue Mr Sayed – Khaiyum said the practice tourists. earner for Fiji and it is therefore prudent done previously went through an overhaul This is all paying dividends to the to take steps that not only benefits and the new products now are very david LINGAM government coffers but also satisfies the competitive. though Tourism Fiji which oversees the tourists who come to Fiji to relax and “Previously it was about filling up the whole tourism industry and the Ministry Publisher enjoy the world famous Fijian hospitality. hotel rooms. Tourism is not about filling of Tourism. Over the past few years, tourist numbers up the hotel room but how much money “I think with the increase in tourists J. lingam Chief Editor have be increasing rapidly showing signs they spend in the local economy – numbers is a result of the products that we Chris Jones Editor of confidence from visitors to come to through handicrafts, rental cars, and Fiji. visiting villages.” the rewards,” he said. Contributing Writers dr. savitri sInGH-Carlson assistant Professor, Bscn, MaUrITIUs, wesTPaC Bank redUCes Fee Msn, Phd WESTPAC has reduced the cost of sending provide a fee model which does not erode alan saMUel FIJI PresIdenTs money from Australia to the Pacific. people’s hard earned cash for lower value The bank announced that it had “dramatically Thakur r. sInGH, auckland, nZ InvITed For reduced” its fees and for a flat fee of $A10 manager, Westpac Pacific Banking. “This is a more cost effective way of sending USA Correspondent BIHar dIwas money from Australia to the Pacific Island vimla Bisessar branch to family and friends in the Pacific. countries in which we operate and will The Bihar government has invited the The new lower fee represents a significant encourage people to send remittances via Graphic presidents of Mauritius, Suriname and Fiji saving from the previous charge of $A30 the safety of a bank account, as opposed to for Bihar Diwas centenary celebration in sending as cash with relatives and friends. If laura - Graphic designer 2012. It marks the day when the British “An additional benefit is that recipients will Pacific Islanders do not have a bank account carved out the state from Bengal Presidency no longer pay an inward fee on receipt of with Westpac, now is a great time to open www.fijitimescanada.ca March 22, 1912. the funds if they hold their account with one,” Me Pawson said. www.fijitimescanada.com “The state government has invited Westpac,” the statement from the bank said. “I invite people to compare Westpac on All material used in this paper is presidents of Mauritius (Anerood sendmoneypacific.org, which allows the property of Sun-Times Media individuals to consider money transfer Group (2010) Ltd. and cannot be and below sent by a customer, over the options in terms of cost, speed and copied or used, in part or whole, centenary celebrations,” Human Resource counter from a Westpac branch in Australia, convenience.” without the written consent of Sun- Development principal secretary Anjani to a personal account in Tonga, Samoa, The bank said the fee reflected its support to Times Media Group (2010) Ltd. 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A brainchild of Chief Minister Nitish whose participants may want to send funds Sun-Times Media Group (2010) Kumar, Bihar Diwas was first celebrated “We understand the importance of home as cost effectively as possible. At this Ltd. will not be responsible for in 2010. any material supplied by the remittances to the Pacific, both as a source stage, however, the new lower fee applied “The government had sent invitation in advertiser(s) for errors. of income and crucial role they play in to money transfers from a Westpac branch advance and will arrange for their stay rather than Online Banking. and security after they confirm their visit,” Singh told the reporter. 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Resort and Spa, Denarau. In his attempt to determine the cause and planning to guide in future. Mr Prasad said the theme for this years’ of this shortfall, Prof Subramani said World Population Day was celebrated CPA congress “Re-emerging - Creating he approached his students and found at Novotel Hotel, Lami where regional sponsor CPA; having already sponsored a successful business in challenging times they were not proficient in their own participants gathered to consult issues of number of other major events such as the and thinking differently” is very ideal and vernacular. population and development. Fiji Institute of Accountants Congress. relevant to Fiji. “Parents tell their children they should Dr Sharma said regional countries were “We are proud of our association because disregard their own vernacular because part of the global scenarios of food it provides a platform and brings together period of three years. learning and speaking English will get shortages, fuel price rises, economic crisis leaders of today and tomorrow to discuss Founding member and treasurer of CPA them a good future. This is very wrong. and climate changes. Fiji branch Neil Underhill believes this Languages do not contradict each other, “We in the region are the downstream people to be a strategic partnership between they complement each other and due to who are affected through larger economies”. this sort of attitude the Fijian language is Our limited natural and fiscal resources are “It is an important partnership for us and in great danger of loss,” he said. being tested and we are way off mark to it will enable us to put together and offer He said the translation industry was a our members as well as the members of the huge industry however this was not so with barely four years to go,” the minister general public, the opportunity to attend a in Fiji. “We need to start this industry said. world class congress,” he said. to protect and conserve our languages. “We need to revisit our past experiences in Mr Underhill stressed that CPA had taken Changes are needed soon, especially in family planning and provide reproductive heed of the Prime Minister’s address the educational system,” he said. health care in a new package. The policy of during the Fiji Institute of Accountants the Oxfam model for family planning in Fiji congress this year in which he stressed the is being refocused and we are reviewing the need for good governance, ethics, morals, IndIan naTIonal In issue. We need to involve more males on the accountability and transparency. decision of family size”. CHaUdHry raPe ClaIM Dr Sharma said advocacy on abstinence congress for the last three years. CHarGed and awareness on protection was vital to create a healthy living environment for our a woman from India who alleged she was children. raped by lawyer rajendra Chaudhry, “We hear repeatedly of young people falling and later withdrew her complaint has pregnant and high teen-age pregnancy rate been charged for giving false information. which needs to be addressed,” he said. “In a patriarchal society, we need males to appeared before Magistrate Nanise Ratakele act responsibly and follow human rights at the Suva Magistrates Court. and faith-based concepts”. She has been released on bail and is due to An all of society approach must be appear in Court again on August 1st. undertaken as we cannot be dependent on The woman made the allegation last month international donors, foreign governments but withdrew her statement last week. and ministries of health alone.

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The Fiji Times 46 Friday July 15, 2011 Sports Whitecaps FC add striker Mustapha Jarju Jarju is the club’s second DP signing

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