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NADI CELEBRATES
FIJI DAY IN STYLE
By LUKE NACEI
For the first time since Indepen-
dence in 1970 the jetset town of Nadi
played host to Fiji Day celebration
and the Trooping of the Colors by the
Fiji Military Forces.
Fiji Day Parade commemorated
the 47 years of Fijis Independence
from Great Britain.
The Parade was unique in num-
ber of ways one of it was Nadi host-
ing it for the first time and the second
was that the audience present at the
celebration witnessed the Trooping
of Colours of the Third Battalion
Fiji Infantry Regiment or other-
wise known as the 3FIR Colours.
Trooping the colours is a ceremo-
ny performed by regimes of the Brit-
ish and Commonwealth armies. It
has been a tradition of British infan- The Ratu Navula College students with family and friends during the celebratipn of the Fiji Independence Day at Prince Charles Park in Nadi. photo: WAISEA
try regiments since the 17th century, NASOKIA.Insert- The People of Nadi celebrate Fiji Day in style.: Photo: SUPPLIED.
although the roots go back much
earlier. A regiments colours embody Third Battallion Fiji Infantry Regi- The troops on parade were drawn tokalau. ficial in the area.
is a spirit service, as well as its fallen ment colors. from across the 3FIR sub units across The Parade marched through The permission was already been
soldiers. The loss of a colour, or the The Republic of Fiji Military Forc- Fiji which include, A,B,C and support Nadi Town. This was under the Free- sought from the Local Town Au-
capture of an enemy colour were es prides itself with this British tradi- Companies in Suva, D company here dom of the City which is an ancient thorities and a freedom of entry was
respectively considered the great- tion of colours and banners. For the in Nadi, and E company in Lautoka honor granted to martial organisa- granted WEF 9, October, 2017.
est shame or the greatest glory on a infantry battalions, the First Battalion and G company from Vanua Levu. tion, allowing them the privilege to Meanwhile, approximately six
battlefield. Consequently, regimen- in Golan Heights, Lebanon and Iraq, The Parade was commanded by march into the city with drums beat- thousand people of different races
tal colours are venerated by officers the 1FIR colours is stationed with the the Commanding Officer of the Third inf, colors flying and bayonets fixed. including the students of Nadi were
and soldiers of all ranks, second to troops serving in the Golan Heights. Battalion, Lt Col Penioni Naliva. The October 10, 2017 will be the first present to witness the Fiji Day cel-
the sovereign. With the Second Battalion, the colors Parade 2 IC was Major Hiagi Ieli time in History that the Third Bat- ebration.
The Fiji Day Parades saw the are stationed with the Troops in Si- and the Parade Ajutant was led by talion, Fiji Infantry Regiment March The event witnessed the 21 Gun
absence of the Naval Detachment. nai Peninsula while the home based Liutenant Ilaitia Kirisitiana. The Pa- through the Township of Nadi mu- Salute and the National Anthem.
This is due to the very reason that 3FIRs was witnessed by hundreds of rade Regimental Sergeant Major was nicipality. Upon their entry they were
the trooping was specifically for the people during the celebration. Warrant Officer Class One Emori Ra- challenged by the Senior Police Of-
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dependence from British colonial rule in 1970 which takes
place annually on the 10th of October.
On that date in 1874, King Seru Epenisa Cakobau ceded
Fiji to the United Kingdom. On the same date in 1970, Fiji
regained its independence.
For many reasons, it is a very important and special occa-
sion for all Fijians.
Many travel to beaches and picnic places to enjoy them- By LUKE NACEI
selves.
Some meet up with friends or family members while
some just like a quiet time at home.
It is a very happy occasion for all Fijians, wherever they
maybe.
Even Fijians living overseas in countries like New Zea-
land, Australia and the United States go all out to celebrate
this historical occasion, showing how proud they are to be
Fijians and to be called Fijians in their adopted countries.
In the National Celebration which has always taken place
at Albert Park in Suva and took place for the first time at
Prince Charles Park in Nadi this year, the nation celebrates
its unity and religious and cultural diversity.
With differences aside, may it be religious, racial, faith or
political, the people of Fiji celebrate as Fijians and children
of one land.
As the country marks its 47th Independence Anniversary,
we can surely look back and say that Fiji really has come a
long way despite its ups and downs and twist and turns.
Let us move forward and continue to grow together as
Fijians.
Let us stay united as Fijians who love our country.
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There were differences
of the legality of my position
that I have been recognised
by Government as the right-
ful holder of this title, there
were people in their own in-
terest who were against the
annointing, Ratu Vuniyani
said.
He added the Police were
called in to safeguard the
event.
I just want to reconfirm
that I am the rightful Tui
Nadi and the most senior, I
wont be moved by any oth-
er opposition because I am
confident with my position,
Ratu Vuniyani said.
It is a proud day for me
and I believe in Jesus Christ,
I am proud the pastors from
both the Methodist and SDA
churches were part of my
anointing as Tui Nadi, Ratu
Vuniyani said.
He worked for Govern-
ment in the Ministry of
iTaukei Affairs for more than
20 years and is the 7th per-
son from his family to be in-
stalled as the Tui Nadi.
The traditional iTaukei
ceremony of installing a
chief was not a requirement
from the Native Lands Com-
mission, the significant thing
is the rightful owner to a title
that is listed in the Vola Ni
iTaukei villages that follow
this tradition, he said.
The letter of confirmation
from the Native Land Com-
mission has confirmed that
Ratu Vuniyani is the rightful
holder of the Tui Nadi from
the chiefly clan of Navatu-
levu in Narewa Village, Nadi.
Assistant Roko Tui Ba,
Iosefo Rovereivalu said the
installation of the Tui Nadi
was one of its kinds.
This is the first time that
I have seen that a chief is
installed without the tradi-
tional iTaukei ceremony,
he added.

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New Namaka
Market to have
567 Stalls, 48 Beds
By LUKE NACEI

Works on the newly built Namaka market
has begun with the Minister for Local Govern-
ment, Housing, Environment, Infrastructure
and Transport, Parveen Bala officiating at the
foundation laying ceremony for the Namaka
Municipal Market in Nadi.
This is said to benefit the vendors providing
them up to 576 stalls with an accommodation
centre that will cater for 48 beds.
The $4.97 million market is jointly funded by
the Fijian Government and the UN Women.
The proposed extension is also designed as
disability friendly and facilities that are environ-
mentally friendly.
These facilities include the introduction of
rain water harvesting with a capacity storage of
20,000 litres, solar energy and the implementa-
tion of the 3R Program to reduce solid waste
at source.
Minister Bala said the facility was an indica-
tion of Governments commitment and support
to local producers.
The proposed extension of the market
is carried out by Government to support the
farmers and general market vendors who have
shown an interest to be part of Nadi Towns
economic growth.
This will directly benefit the vendors and
their families and contribute to promoting local
produce.
Minister for Local Government, Housing, Environment, Infrastracture and Trasnport, Praveen Bala
officiating at the foundation laying ceremony at the Namaka Market in Nadi. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Family Praise New Initiative

By LUKE NACEI
The people of Keolaiya Settlement in
Sabeto, Nadi were on cloud nine when
the Minister for Infrastructure and Trans-
port, Parveen Bala commissioned the
$20, 000 rural grid connection project at
the residence.
This Newspaper spoke to a family liv-
ing in the area and asked them of their
reaction towards the new initiative.
For generations, 63 year-old, Uday
Prasad and his family have been using
kerosene and benzene lamps within their
household.
He said they have never had the op-
portunity to access electricity ever since
childhood.
Ever since I was a child we didnt
have access to electricity, the previous
Governments came but still they didnt
help us despite seeking assistance from
them a lot of times, my siblings and I
grew up with no electricity including my
children, its more than 70 years.
Mr Prasad thanked the Fiji First for the
assistance.
The project would benefit four homes
within the settlement and was fully fund-
ed by Government.
Mr Prasad hailed the project as a
blessing.
Just imagine my eldest child is now
30 years and all my children are working,
they didnt have the privilege to study un-
der electricity lights, this is why I like this
Government because they think about
grass root people, he added.
His wife, 53 year old, Kesthni Prasad
said that carrying out household chores
would be easier now with access to elec-
tricity.
Life was really hard for me and my
four children, we had to use kerosene
lamps and my children really struggled
for their lives.
I really want to thank this Govern-
ment for this great assistance, we have
been wishing for this day and today our
dream has come to a reality, Ms Prasad
added.
Her sister, Sarita Varma from Canada
said that they didnt have access to elec-
tricity when they were young.
I went to Canada when I was just 16
years old, I still vividly remember those
days when we had to study every night
using kerosene lamp, before the other
people had access to electricity but we
didnt have that privilege.
Meanwhile, Mr Bala said it was Gov-
ernments priority to see that people are
assisted within all phases of the commu-
nity.
It has taken some years for the power
lines to reach your communities but your Minister for Local Government, Housing, Environment, Infra-
patience and efforts have reached frui- stracture and Trasnport, Praveen Bala at the commissioning of
tion, he added. the rural grid cinnection project. SUPPLIED.

Aviation Reunion Planned Chamber Plans

for a Tourism
for Next Year Festival
By ANA SOVA
The people of Nadi might soon enjoy another annual festival.
Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry President, Dr.
Ram Raju said they were seriously looking at organising anoth-
er festival that maybe a little bigger than the Nadi Bula Festival.
For some reason or the other which I fail to understand
is why the hotels have not been contributing to the Nadi Bula
Festival. One of the reasons I was told years ago was the non
transparent accounts and issues with the previous Nadi Bula
Festival executives, Dr. Raju said.
He adds the festival is planned to pursue a lot of involvement
by the tourism community in Nadi.
It will probably be called the Nadi Tourism & hospitality Fes-
tival. We will make it an annual event, Im sure it will work, Dr.
Raju said.
Other districts have more than one festival, its time we
have another festival

Nadi Ex- Aviation Association Reunion Committee. Photo: SUPPLIED.

By ANA SOVA
The Association of Ex-Civil Association
Staff (ASAC) is planning a Nadi Aviation
Reunion for next year.
The event is planned for the 5th7th of
October, 2018 which will include a wel-
come cocktail, a gala dinner and a fare-
well picnic lunch consecutively.
Event Coordinator, Bobby Tikaram
said after the successful 2011 Nadi Avia-
tion Reunion, the Committee unani-
mously agreed to hold the second one in
2018.
This was moved in our first meeting
this year and the new incoming officials
and committee confirmed and endorsed
it,
The only difference was, originally
we had decided to hold it on 28th-30th
September but in our last meeting it was
decided to hold it on 5th-7th October
2018. This will be the weekend before the
2018 IDC, Mr. Tikaram said.
He adds there has been a lot of interest
shown by their members in Canada and
in the United States but are still awaiting
feedbacks from members in Australia
and New Zealand.
Mr. Tikaram said venues for the
event will be worked out in the next few
months.
Meanwhile, Association President and
Chief Executive Officer of JKevi Group,
Narendra Reddy said the objective of the
event is to unite as best as possible in
Nadi airport employees and their families
in a social atmosphere.
To rekindle friendships and remi-
nisce about the good old days, Reddy Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry President, Dr. Ram
said. Raju. Photo: MARGARET NAQIRI.

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Prouds Celebrates
Moon Festival
By ANA SOVA
Chinas second largest festival is getting
very popular in Fiji with an influx of more Chi-
nese investors and tourists into the country.
Held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month
in the Chinese calendar, the Mid-Autumn Fes-
tival also known as Moon Festival is the sec-
ond grandest festival after the Spring Festival in
China.
To mark the auspicious festival, Prouds Suva
Central and Prouds Downtown Nadi outlets
hosted a special evening function on Septem-
ber 28 especially for members of the Chinese
community to be part of the celebrations.
Prouds Suva Central manager, Nilesh Chand
said the company was indeed proud to be the
first outlet in the country to start the celebra-
tions with special offers and a night function for
the Chinese community.
The spirit and the sense of involvement ex-
hibited by the members of our Chinese com-
munity from the past years have encouraged
us to celebrate this great event every year. Re-
alistically we were the first ones to come up
with an idea of this celebration years ago and
have continued annually with the same pas-
sion, Chand said.
He said many other retailers have now fol-
lowed suit with similar events and promotions
while Prouds continues to be the trendsetter.
Customers took advantage of the great
specials on watches, jewellery, handbags, sun-
glasses, fragrances, wines and much more,
Chand said.
He said apart from the discounts, special
offers and new products, customers also en-
joyed the entertainment and the refreshments
provided. Prouds Nadi staff with members of the Chinese Sports and Culture Association of Fiji west during
the celebrations. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Tikaram Centenary Luxury Fishing Trip

Celebration a Success for Seven Lucky Dads
By ANA SOVA

Prouds Fiji gave away a luxury fishing trip to promotion.

seven dads on Fathers Day.
Prouds Advertising and Marketing Manager,
Peter Narayan said after gifting an amazing
luxury getaway to six mothers at the Fiji Mar-
riott Resort Momi Bay for Mothers Day, Prouds
offered to take seven dads for an unforgettable
fishing trip on-board state-of-the-art sports fish-
ing boat Opulence.
Opulence is a luxury 51 Riviera fishing boat
using world class Shimano fishing gear.
Narayan said with the new Prouds Nakasi
store now in service, each respective town and
city store operated by Prouds had offered the
There was a winner from each store so cus-
tomers from all the respective town and city
stores had an equal chance of winning.
Mr Narayan said the promotion was not
valid for resort and duty-free stores at the Nadi
International Airport.
A customer had to spend $25 or more to en-
ter the draw which took place on September
13.
Adrenalin Fiji General Manager, Liza Walsh
said they were excited to team up with Prouds
in the unique promotion.

Tikaram family reunion. Photo: SUPPLIED.

By ANA SOVA

It was a joyous occasion
for the Tikaram Family cel-
ebrating the 100 years of their
family legacy since the ar-
rival of Thakur Tikaram and
his wife Singaribai in Lami in
1917.
Family members from Brit-
ain, the United States, Austra-
lia and New Zealand flew into
the country to attend the Ti-
karams milestone occasion.
On September 20, nearly
100 members of the Tikaram
family gathered at Tikaram
Park in Lami for lunch fol-
lowed by the unveiling of the
Tikaram History Plaque by
Chief Guest, Sumitra Tikaram
who travelled from London,
UK.
The youngest and only
surviving male sibling of the
second generation Tikaram,
Bobby Tikaram said this was
followed by a gala night din-
ner at the Governors Restau-
rant in Suva.
During the four day cel-
ebration, the Tikarams also
joined the Jaduram family in
a grand dinner at the Khatriya
Hall in Suva sponsored by
Paul Jaduram.
Tikaram and Jaduram fam-
ilies are connected through
the marriage of Senior Jada-
rams eldest son, Sam Jadu-
ram to Kissun Lal Tikarams
eldest daughter, Kamala Wati.
On September 22, the Ti-
karam clan drove to Rakiraki
for a beachside BBQ dinner at
Volivoli Resort.
The following morning
Organizing Committee Chair-
man, Anil and his wife, Jean
Tikaram hosted the family to
a farewell champagne brunch
at his just renovated Waitika
Farm in Wairuku, Rakiraki,
before family members start-
ed to return to either Suva or
Nadi to catch their flights back
home.
Mr. Bobby Tikaram said the
Reunion was a huge success.
The organising commit-
tee members under the lead-
ership of Anil Tikaram and as-
sisted by Lawrence Tikaram,
Tarun Tikaram and Chris Ti-
karam must be compliment-
ed for their hard work, he
said.

Elo Retires from Police

after 35 Years of Service
By ANA SOVA
The former Director of Op-
erations was farewelled by
the Acting Commissioner of
Police and the operations arm
of the Fiji Police Force last
week Friday.
Retired Senior Superin-
tendent of Police Tito Elo first
marched into the gates of
Nasova in 1982 and has since
held posts in various Units as
well as a senior Instructor at
the Fiji Academy.
Mr. Elo also acted as an
Assistant Commissioner step-
ping in as the Chief Opera-
tions Officer.
In acknowledging the ges-
ture of hosting a farewell din-
ner for his family, the outgoing
Director asked those present
to stick to the basics.
The policing career is en-
joyable as long as you stick to
the basic that is all I ask of all
of you will never go wrong,
The code of ethics that
govern our work and the pro-
cesses and procedures have
never changed, only the in-
dividual chooses to change
and that is where you will find
yourself in trouble so I make
this plea again to stick to the
basics, Mr. Elo said.
In farewelling Mr. Elo, Act-
ing Commissioner of Police,
Rusiate Tudravu said the for-
mer
The post of the Director
Operations requires someone
who can walk the talk and
you have certainly been a fine
example to all.
He also acknowledged the
support of Mr. Elos family for
enabling his career to with-
stand the many challenges.
To Mrs. Elo the underlying
success for any mans career
is the support structure we
have at home and the Direc- have worked with is largely order to have him perform his The former Director re-
tor Operations the Fiji Police due to you and the sacrifices duties and we are grateful to tired from the Force late last
Force had the privilege to your family had to make in you also. month.

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ISSUES ARISE CORNCERNING ETRANSPORT
By ANA SOVA
The Consumer Council of
Fiji is calling on bus compa-
nies to ensure their drivers are
well trained to successfully
undertake the E-ticketing pro-
cess which came into effect
from 1st October.
Consumer Council of
Fiji Chief Executive Officer,
Premila Kumar said the call
comes in light of the growing
number of complaints being
recorded by the Councils Na-
tional Consumer Helpline due
to poor handling of issues by
certain bus companies.
Consumers are voicing
their frustration over some
busses denying students from
boarding the bus because
they do not have eTrans-
port card despite continuous
awareness on this issue, Ku-
mar said.
She said it has been made
clear in a government state-
ment and verified by the
Fiji Bus Operators Associa-
tion that school students can
2018 Renovation Safety Comes
Works Scheduled for First for Nurses
Vodafone Arena
The Fiji Sports Councils
prized Indoor Stadia, the Vo-
dafone Arena will undergo
renovation works in 2018
from January to October.
Since being built in 2003,
the Laucala Bay facility which
seats up to 3,000 patrons in its
grandstand and an additional
2,000 at ground level will be
closed during this period to
allow for specific major roof-
ing and flooring works to take
place.
Fiji Sports Council Chief
Executive Officer Litiana Loa-
buka advises the scheduled
works are paramount and
a long time coming for the
venue that has played home
to continuous international
sporting and major corporate
events.
It is extremely exciting
for us at the Council to make
such announcements given
the Vodafone Arena in par-
ticular will receive specific
repair works after a span of 14
years since being built. In say-
ing this, to have had the facil-
ity withstand hosting back to
back major events each year
and braving natural disasters
such as Cyclone Winston fol-
lowed up by several other
Jonathan Charles Moore is
New FRA CEO
The Fiji Roads Authority
(FRA) Board has much plea-
sure in announcing the ap-
pointment of Mr. Jonathan
Charles Moore as the new
Chief Executive Officer for the
Authority.
Mr Moore is a British na-
tional and is a professional
hands on Engineer. He is
also an incorporated mem-
ber of the Charted Institute of
Building.
He holds a Master of Sci-
ence in Construction Manage-
ment from the University of
Bath, in England and a Bach-
elor of Science (Hons) in Civil
Engineering from Coventry
Polytechnic, in England.
Mr Moore has more than
35 years of proven ability in
construction, supervision
and planning, commissioning
and handover of completed
works, design constructability
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board the busses irrespective
of whether they have their
school eTransport cards or
not.
This shall be the case till
Vodafone Fiji and the Ministry
of Education complete the
distribution of school eTrans-
port cards within the next few
days, Kumar said.
Similarly, she said the driv-
ers need to be fully informed
on how to operate the E-
ticketing machine as a slight
mistake can cause wrong fare
being charged to consumers.
As a result it would be-
come troublesome and costly
for the consumers to seek
refund of the overpaid sum,
Kumar said.
Meanwhile, the Council
has also urged the Fiji Bus Op-
erators Association to simplify
the refund process so that
consumers do not incur ad-
ditional costs while seeking a
refund.
major events since then, the
Council has done quite well
to maintain her and continue
to deliver annual hosting ca-
pability to our seasoned cli-
ents, says Loabuka.
The Vodafone Arena 2018
works is aligned to our Five-
Year Strategic Plan for Capital
Work Projects - we are proud
to be nearing the renovation
completion date of the FMF
Gymnasium which will host a
revamped FSC office space as
well, our Master Plan for the
FSC Sports Centre is well un-
derway and there is much to
look forward to for all our pa-
trons in the coming months,
she adds.
The Vodafone Arena has
hosted many firsts, bringing
pride to the Council and the
nation as whole in achieving
international hosting rights
since it was opened in 2003
for the South Pacific Games.
It continues to host the
likes of Oceania Champion-
ships in Basketball, Futsal,
Volleyball, Taekwando, Ka-
rate, Weightlifting and Table-
Tennis. In netball, World No.
1s the Silver Ferns toured
in 2015, while top national
events such as the Womens
coordination, experience with
different forms of contracts,
claims resolution, develop-
ment and maintenance of
quality management systems.
He is also highly skilled in
value management and value
engineering, incorporation of
facilities management into
infrastructure design and de-
livery, efficient asset manage-
ment for completed works,
leadership, financial manage-
ment, reporting to executives
and the board, strategic and
business development. Fur-
thermore, he also has broad
experience in both public and
private sectors.
Mr Moore began his career
in 1982 as an Undergraduate
Engineer for HS Waters & Part-
ners and quickly progressed
in the ranks as a Design Engi-
neer in 1984 followed by As-
sistant Resident Engineer in
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Expo, Fiji Showcase, the Vo-
dafone Hibiscus Fesitval,
Fiji Sports Awards, Fiji Film
Awards, Concerts and Tertiary
Programs continue to return
on an annual basis.
The January-October 2018
scheduled works may result
in the postponement or can-
cellation of certain annual
events however, augurs well
on the overall scale with a re-
vamped facility that deserves
the structural makeover. Minister for Health and Medical Services, Rosy Akbar pictured. Photo: SUPPLIED.
A fitting time in welcom-
ing the arrival of more Inter-
national Sports events Fiji
has successfully won hosting By ANA SOVA
rights to.
The Vodafone Arena will All hospitals in Fiji have Akbar said they were deep- instructed CWM and all
be the first venue in Fiji to as- been instructed to take imme- ly disturbed to learn that some other hospitals in Fiji to pres-
sist Weightlifting Fiji to host diate measures to ensure that nurses were routinely being ent alternative approaches
the IWF World Junior Cham- all nursing staff is transported dropped off far from their to transport nurses safely to
pionship in 2019 while Netball safely to their homes at the homes when they completed their homes, including the use
Fiji can also boast winning end of their shifts, according their shifts late at night and of additional vehicles or the
their bid for Fiji to host the to the Permanent Secretary were being left to find their provision of subsidies for taxi
World Youth Netball Champi- for Health and Medical Ser- own way home. fares.
onship in 2022. vices, Mr. Philip Davies. This is obviously unac- The safety of our staff
Much to look forward to Following concerns raised ceptable and presented a including our nurses must
within the Council and in during the Attorney-Generals serious threat to our nurses always come first. I want to
anticipation for all National nationwide road shows with safety. Ive taken these con- give all of our nurses every
Sports Organisations and Fijian civil servants, the Min- cerns to the CWMH manage- assurance that this situation
Event Organisers. ister for Health and Medical ment and weve confirmed will be remedied as a matter
Services, Rosy Akbar, held that this was not authorised of urgency and we apologise
meetings with CWM Hospital by senior management and is that your safety was being
FIJI SPORTS COUNCIL senior management to dis- not line with Ministry policy, compromised as a result of
cuss issues relating to nurse Akbar said. this issue, Akbar said.
transportation. The health minister has
1985 and Resident Engineer
in 1986. In 1996 he was ap-
pointed as the Construction
Manager after which he took
up the role of Senior Projects
Manager in 2002 and Opera-
tions Manager for Design and
Delivery in 2003. Jonathan
was appointed as the Deputy
Director for Infrastructure De-
livery in 2011 and as a Chief
Resident Engineer (Head of
Delivery) in 2012.
Prior to taking up the of-
fer to join the FRA, Mr Moore
served as the Director of In-
frastructure Planning, Design
and Delivery for the Govern-
ment of Malaysia- TRX Project.
He has also worked in various
senior roles in other countries
like Qatar, Abu Dhabi, India,
Dubai and England.
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From Fiji to Palm Cove,

THE youngest of four broth-
ers, it usually fell to Sanjesh
Shankar to help his mother in
the kitchen.
In Fiji, if you have a family
Fiji and we had a lot of expat
chefs. They had all the tech-
niques and skills. I thought it
was a cool job to do.
But Sanjesh copped flak
confident and might not have
put myself out to other big
brands.
Sanjesh has swapped the
coconut palms of Fiji for the

Chef Earns a Ticket to

gathering, its like a crowd,
says the executive chef of Pull-
man Palm Cove Sea Temple.
Shed be like do this, do
that. I used to run errands for
from male peers who ques-
tioned his direction.
Coming from an island
background, there was some-
times the stereotype: Hes
melaleucas of Palm Cove,
turning his culinary creativity
to the menu at Pullman Sea
Temples flagship restaurant,
Temple of Tastes.

the Worlds Kitchen

her and I slowly got into it.
I did the prep work, she
finished off the dishes. I was
pretty much an apprentice
from seven or eight. I thought
maybe cooking was the way
to go once I finished school.
Even in high school, I
was always helping her. We
lost our dad very early, so the
kitchen was the place family
always got together.
I think my biggest strength
was I managed to understand
cooking with my mum.
A stickler in the kitchen,
she prepared him for the ex-
acting standards expected at
the Shangri-La, Sheraton and
other major hotels and re-
sorts.
My mum was very strict.
That was one reason that
pushed me towards cooking.
The other was the tourism in-
dustry was really growing in
cooking? What? Hes going
to college to learn cooking?
That mentalitys changed
now. People understand how
far a chef can go.
Even when I was in Fiji, I
landed some really good jobs
and that opened a lot of eyes
among family members.
I spent close to six years
with Sheraton. That really fine-
tuned my cooking techniques.
It was a great place to work. I
was fortunate to have a lot of
expert chefs and they spent a
lot of time with me and a cou-
ple of other apprentices who
were there then.
The investment paid off.
Sanjesh regularly won gold in
cooking competitions.
Those chefs really brought
out the best in us. If I had not
spent the time with Sheraton, I
would still have done all right,
but I would not have been as
Weve brought in lot of
Southeast Asian influences,
different cooking techniques
sous vide, slow poaching
new flavours, new products.
Last years Reef Feast Palm
Cove was his first and caught
him on the hop. His seafood
dishes sold out in an hour.
This year, he has more sur-
prises in store and a French
dessert.
I loved the atmosphere
the food stalls, everyones
doing something different. It
was an
eye-opener in terms of
how many people come and
taste different foods. It was
crazy.
Reef Feast Palm Cove is on
October 6-8.
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Patriotism and Envirnomental

Protection must go Hand in Hand
Patriotism or love and loy-
alty to ones own nation are
qualities which each citizen
must possess. As we are cele-
brating the Independence Day
of Fiji, the patriotism should
be rekindled in hearts of ev-
ery citizen of Fiji. The love
and loyalty to ones own na-
tion can be defined as ones
commitment to the environ-
ment of the land to which
one is born. The environment
consists of the air, water, soil,
plants, animals and people. It
is the nation in which we live
that provides us with air to
breathe, water to drink and
land to live in. Out of our grati-
tude to the nation for its provi-
sion of air, water and soil we
must ensure that we take care
of its environment. Thrown
away bottles, food wrappers,
bus tickets, bottles, tins are
not only an ugly sight; they
are also breeding grounds
for mosquitoes and flies. The
Local Councils have already
commenced programs to re-
cycle waste and in fact clean
school programs have com-
menced to teach the chil-
dren on recycling of waste
and composting. So this is
our opportunity to show our
gratitude and appreciation to
the nation where we live and
work. Let us love our nation
by keeping the environment
clean. Be Patriotic and be
clean.
Speaking on patriotism
one should also ensure that
one contributes effectively to
the development of the na-
tion. Most Climate Change
discussions have become
platforms for developed coun-
tries to continue in their eco-
nomic growth ventures while
the developing countries to
slow down on their industri-
alization process. Since Kyoto
Protocol Agreement, many
mechanisms have evolved to
allow the polluting nations to
continue in their economic
development by providing
financial assistance for less
developed nations to com-
mence pollution preventive
or environmentally benefit-
ting projects. Some of these
projects donated to the less
developed nations are main-
tenance of forest cover, so-
lar projects, and rain water
harvesting projects etc. but
they have not brought much
employment to the citizens
of the receiving countries. At
the end of the day when one
looks back at the progress of
the less developed nations,
they have resort to purchasing
more goods from the richer
nations and have become
more dependent on the de-
veloped nations for goods and
services. In the next years if
the same strategy continues
the less developed nations
will become poorer and the
more developed nations will
become richer. As a result the
poorer nations will depend
even more on the richer na-
tions.
All less developed nations
must strive towards economic
growth such that all their citi-
zens will have employment
opportunities and will be able
to earn an income to sustain
their families. The richer na-
tions need to cut down on
their carbon emissions by
shutting down the polluting
industries or by finding mech-
anism to reduce pollution.
Unless the less developed
nations firmly request the de-
veloped nations to shut down
their polluting industries the
richer nations will ride over
the developing nations. Every
country must strive towards
economic growth for the sake
of the future generations. We
must ensure that our children
will not become dependent
on the richer nations for their
survival. So be patriotic, be
environmentally friendly and
be wise, Have a Happy Fiji
Day.
DR. (MRS.) AJANTHA PER-
ERA, FOUNDER, GREEN
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Transition Starts with You-

Say No to Plastic Bags
By ACALIA DAKUA

Climate change has been a major advocacy message in all

pageants in Fiji for 2017.
Advocating for climate change is crucial in promoting gen-
der- equitable responses. We should be proactive in our fight
and should start with us/you. If we have to play our part on the
challenges of the climate change in our lives, it has to begin
now regardless of where we live or who we are.
Ignorance is the main culprit in our lives. Most of what we
need to know about how we live, what to do, how to be, we
learnt in kindergarten and pre-school.
Wisdom- was not at the top of the graduate mountain, but
there in the sand-pit of nursery schools.
No matter how much we develop I believe that we must
place our environment to be our priority.
Transition starts with you.
We all have a role to play since Nadi will become a city in Acalia Dakua wearing a basket which she made from coconut
December. Canvas shopping bag hand-made and printed by Acalia Dakua. leaves poses for the camera after her shopping in Nadi Town.
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CIVIL SOCIETY LAW NEEDS REFORM

By LUKE NACEI
The University of Fiji host-
ed the 2017 Sir Moti Tikaram
Memorial Lecture on Friday
29 September at the Grand
Pacific Hotel (GPH).
The Keynote Speaker was
the 19th Governor General of
New Zealand, Sir Anand Saty-
anand.
Speaking at the Sir Moti Ti-
karam Memorial Lecture, Sir
Satyanand stated that Sir Moti
Tikaram was a Champion of
Civil society and described
the immense contributions
that he had made to the im-
provement of civil society in
Fiji.
In his address, Sir Anand
Satyanand also surveyed the
current law on civil society
organisations and made the
point that Civil Society Law in
Fiji needed reforming.
There needs to be reform
of the Law relating to Civil So-
ciety, reform of the Charitable
Trusts Act and consideration
of an Incorporated Societys
Act, he said.
He further stated that he
chose to speak on Civil Soci-
ety because it was greatly re-
lated to Sir Motis legacy.
When I reflected about
the life of Sir Moti, I knew he
had always been associated
with community activities.
I thought to have a look at
the laws for Civil Society and
spoke with a number of peo-
ple that I knew in the commu-
nities including lawyers and
people in civil society organ-
isations. I soon realized that
lots of people had expressed
frustration and criticism about
the law relating to charitable
trusts being old, out of date,
and there being in Fiji no In-
corporated Societies law, he
stated.
Sir Anand further ex-
pressed that he was grate-
ful to have triggered interest
among such wide group of
people who attended the lec-
ture who made it clear that
they thought there would be
action after the lecture.
On Thursday Septem-
ber 28, Sir Anand Satyanand
launched the University of
Fiji Law Review, stating that
the publication of the Review
showed that the School of
Law had acquired maturity.
The launch of the Law Review
was followed by the School of
Law student production of the
legal tragedy Antigone.
The Sir Moti Tikaram
Memorial Lecture ended a
weeks activities in which Sir
Anand was also hosted by
with His Excellency the Presi-
dent of Fiji, Major General
(Rtired) Jioji Konrote at Bor-
ron House, the Chief Justice,
the Fiji Law Society Council, From left to right- Justice (Rtired) Jitend Singh, SoL; Professor Wayne Rumbles, Dean of Law
and staff and students of the Waikato University, Professor Wayne Rumbles; Sir Anand Satyanand, 19th Governor General of
University of Fiji at both Sawe-
ni and Sambula Campuses. New Zealand; Dean of Unifiji SoL, Professor Shaista Shameem; Lady Susan Satyanand; HE Sarote
Konrote; HE the President of Fiji Major General (Rtired) Jioji Konrote.

Legal Education is More Local Schools

than what is Delivered in
Classrooms- Shameem
The University of Fijis School of Law (SoL)
is undertaking an innovative new project to
unify legal technical competence and expe-
rience with legal values to impart legal to its
students.
In this regard, SoL will now produce legal
plays annually to encourage students to learn
more than just technical skills, and also, at the
same time, to become accomplished perform-
ers.
Speaking about this, Dean of SoL, Professor
Shaista Shameem, said that legal education
is much more that what is delivered in class-
rooms.
We provide our students with a broader
education assists them to conduct themselves
well not only in law firms and government
departments, but also in the community in
whatever job they find themselves after gradu-
ation, she stated.
She further commented that litigation re-
quires confidence and a keen appreciation of
theatre.
Producing a play annually is not about
teaching the students how to use language to
best effect, or learning how to memorise. We
deliberately choose plays which allow students
to explore certain legal values, concepts and
themes. We would like our students, whether it
is performance and plays or as the audience, to
learn that understanding the law is more than
just acquisition of technical competence, she
explained.
The first SoL play Antigone was performed
after the University of Fiji Law Review Launch
on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Suva
Playhouse. The play was directed by Matt
Young, Acting Coach and Chairperson of the
Fiji Arts Club in Suva.
UNIFIJI
Commemorate
World Teachers Day
By ANA SOVA
Schools around the coun-
try are celebrated World
Teachers Day last month.
World Teachers Day is a
very special day. It is a time to
celebrate the work of teach-
ers for their sacrifice and
commitment in nurturing
Fijis most valuable natural re-
source- the minds and talents
of our children.
A statement was released
by the Ministry of Education
acknowledging the service
and support of teachers na-
tionwide.
To our 11,383 teachers
in Fiji, the whole nation is in-
debted to your relentless ser-
vice and unyielding support
in providing education to our
young people, and for that,
we thank you for your noble
service.
This year, UNESCOs
theme is Teaching in Free-
dom, Empowering Teachers.
The Ministry of Education
also stated that empowering
teachers has always been part
its Educations role.
Workshops, seminars,
and teacher-training sessions
are organized by the Ministry
throughout the year to up-
grade teachers qualifications
and, at the same time, keep
them up-to-date with the lat-
est developments in teaching
and learning.
Fijis teachers are now se-
lected by open merit-based
recruitment and selection.
Under the new job evalu-
ation exercise, they are re-
munerated based on their
performance, allowing for
their hard work to be properly
recognized.
As teachers celebrate this
special day, the Ministry of Ed-
ucation calls on the nations
support for the work carried
out by our teachers in schools.

Quality Paramount in
Higher Education:
Professor Misir
University of Fiji hosted Mr.
Krishna Prasad, Deputy Secre-
tary, Strategic Planning Unit of
the Ministry of Economy, who
spoke on the theme Human
Resource Development in
Fiji, on October 9, 2017.
The idea of this meeting
is to enable The University
of Fiji to incorporate the hu-
man resources concerns of
the Government of Fiji, in its
programme development and
documentation.
While speaking to the
Senior Policy Group and De-
partment Heads, Mr. Prasad
highlighted the priority areas
of training in Fiji as well as the
strategies employed for train-
ing critical for curriculum de-
velopment.
The broad policies for ed-
ucation is to improve quality
education at all levels, ensure
every Fijian has equal access
to education, enhance tech-
nical, vocational and lifelong
skills training and enhance
and strengthen the support
for Higher Education Institu-
tions, he said.
Further to that he com-
mented that Review of leg-
islation, improving student to
teacher ratio, teacher train-
ing, strengthening public pri-
vate partnerships, improving
counseling and literacy and
numeracy in schools, were
strategies employed for im-
proving quality of education.
The Vice-Chancellor, Pro-
fessor Prem Misir, stated that
quality of teaching and assess-
ment are paramount at the
University.
Formative and summa-
tive assessments are critical
for developing quality teach-
ing. We need to correlate with
the Ministry of Economy for
course development and to
align of Universitys curricu-
lum to national priority areas
for human resource develop-
ment, he said.
Mr. Prasad also spoke on
strategies employed to cope
with issues of minimizing im-
balance, improving function-
ing and productivity of labour.

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VC Holds Second Staff

Forum at Laucala Campus
VC holds second Staff Fo-
rum at Laucala Campus The
University of the South Pacific
(USP) held its second Vice-
Chancellors Staff Forum for
the year at the Japan-Pacific
ICT Multipurpose Theatre on 6
October, 2017.
USP Vice-Chancellor and
President, Professor Rajesh
Chandra said he regarded the
forum as an important part of
inclusion and receiving feed-
back from staff.
It is a time where staff
can raise their concerns and
issues and can clarify or ask
anything. It becomes even far
more important particularly
when an institution such as
ours, is in a phase of major
changes, he said.
We are committed to
transformation from good to
excellent which is a big ask
and there are a lot more things
that still need to be done as
we now come to making a
last-ditch effort to conclude
this Strategic Plan (2013-2018)
and begin the process of re-
flection and deep thinking,
about where we want to the
University to be in the years
ahead, he stated.
Professor Chandra said
the general consensus from
a recent series of meetings
of the Executive Committee,
Finance Committee and the
50th Anniversary Steering
committee was that it was
pleasing to note that USP is
making great progress apart
from being mindful of areas
that need to be tightened up.
By and large the assess-
ment at the moment is that
USP is tracking very signifi-
cantly towards its vision of ex-
cellence, Professor Chandra
said.
There have been a lot of
achievements and many of
you will vouch for the fact that
USP feels and looks differ-
ent from what it was ten (10)
years ago.
USP has also been build-
ing its reputation and is actu-
ally envied and admired in the
region and internationally, he
stated.
According to Professor
Chandra, USP has recently
been preoccupied with a
deep reflection of the current
Strategic Plan (2013-2018) in-
cluding work on the new Stra-
tegic Plan, following approval
of its process by Council.
Some of the queries raised
included clarity on issues like
the process of staff dispute
resolution; repatriation of
expatriate staff at the end of
their employment terms, job
evaluation exercise for Inter-
mediate and Junior (I&J) staff
and the possible review of
staff benefits, with regards to
studies.
With regards to the latter,
Professor Chandra explained
that he had made mention
of it recently by way of a sug-
gestion to save funds for the
University and consequently
channeling it to areas like sal-
ary for staff.
USP currently spends close
to $2m for staff fee concession
every year. Professor Chandra
however confirmed this will
not be done but is something
that could be discussed fur-
ther.
With respect to the job
evaluation exercise for In-
termediate and Junior (I&J)
staff, Mr Dhiraj Bhartu, Interim
Director Human Resources
(IDHR) clarified that there
would be a slight delay as the
University had outsourced Professor Rajesh Chandra, USP Vice-Chancellor and President
this service and it would most speaking to staff at the Laucala Campus. Photo: USP.
likely be held in November.
Another issue that came entry points. It was also raised cards when asked by the se-
to light and was of major con- that one of the challenges curity.
cern was security of staff and faced by security personnel At the conclusion of the Fo-
students on campus. is that they would not know rum, Professor Chandra em-
Professor Chandra said current students from former phasised the importance of
the issue of security on cam- ones because the IDs do not communication among staff,
pus was a shared concern carry validity dates. saying that effective commu-
and it was agreed that this be Professor Chandra con- nication will not only make
beefed up. firmed that this is an issue work easier but quickly iron
One of the measures cur- that needs to be looked into out problems that may arise.
rently being taken by USP and addressed right away but
security is the checking of emphasised that all students USP
student ID cards at all campus must produce identification

Lautoka Special School

PS Bainimarama addresses students at Lautoka Special School dur-
ing the Fiji Day celebration. Photo: SUPPLIED.
Receive Fiji Day Gifts
By ANA SOVA
The Lautoka School for Special Edu-
cation was presented with musical in-
struments and school supplies as gifts for
Fiji Day.
It was officiated by the Permanent
Secretary of the Ministry of Rural and
Maritime Development, Disaster Man-
agement, and Meteorological Services,
Meleti Bainimarama.
The donation was given following a
request for supplies by Lautoka Special
School to Government.
Speaking to teachers, students and
parents at the school, Bainimarama said
that Fiji Day was about celebrating the
freedom that we enjoy in Fiji.
Today is about you. It is about mov-
ing all Fijians forward which are underly-
ing themes in our 2013 Constitution, he
said.

Education Ministry
to Undertake Key
Reforms
By ANA SOVA

During nationwide consultations with Fijis tion.

teachers, Attorney-General and Minister for
Civil Service Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum announced
key reforms programmes for the Ministry of Ed-
ucation to improve teacher-to-student ratios in
schools and restructure the Education Offices
and Ministry Headquarters.
In addition, the Attorney-General confirmed
that the Civil Service Reform Management Unit
(CSRMU), with the Permanent Secretary for
Education, will restructure the Ministry of Edu-
cations Human Resources Department.
The restructure will be backed by a Human
Resources Strategy that calls for a higher stan-
dard of service-delivery and ensures the Min-
istry is adequately and appropriately staffed to
better support Fijis teachers and improve edu-
cational outcomes for young Fijians.
Management positions within the reformed
Human Resources Structure were advertised
on 16 September and will close on 4 October.
The recruitment for the positions is being
managed by the CSRMU to prevent any con-
flicts of interest within the Ministry of Educa-
The Attorney-General explained that the re-
form programme would complement ongoing
work within the Ministry of Education to revise
the structure of senior management and boost
responsiveness to community needs.
He also thanked the Permanent Secretary
for Education for the progress already made to
increase transparency and accountability from
senior management within the Ministry.
When it comes to the education of our
young people, we can only succeed when we
work together as a team. That means we need
our teachers, school leaders and Ministry of-
ficials all squarely focussed on preparing our
young people for the future, Mr. Khaiyum said.
He adds after spending time hearing from
teachers throughout the country, it was clear
they needed access to better administrative
services and a more supportive management
structure, and that was what these reforms
were all about.
The reforms will seek to promote merit-
based recruitment and selection within the
Attorney General holds consultations with teachers in Nadi. Photo: SUPPLIED.
Ministry and improve internal processes and
procedures, job evaluations, contract issuance
and an entire range of other services that sup-
port school-based operations.
Mr. Khaiyum said the Ministry has already
identified a growing need for a more modern
and responsive management structure, and
they were bringing in a consultant to review
the recommendations for restructuring senior
management.
We need to engrain merit-based recruit-
ment and advancement into every level of the
Ministry to generally raise the standard of ser-
vices offered by the Ministry. Because, at the
end of the day, those services have a direct
impact on the success of our teachers and the
future of our children, he adds.
The reform to teacher staffing is being car-
ried out by the CSRMU in conjunction with the
World Bank Group (WBG).
The WBG will begin a separate evaluation
of school-based staffing ratios within the next
two weeks to ensure resources and personnel
are allocated effectively within the education
sector.
The restructure of the Education Offices
and Ministry Headquarters will begin next
month.

Sir Anand Satyanand Launches

A Law Review is a dis- The online journal will con-
tillation of the scholarship tain various peer reviewed ar-
and writing of students and ticles from a variety of legal
faculty. The content of the authors on the intellectual de-

UniFijis School of Law Review

Sir Anand Satyanand
Launches University of Fijis
School of Law Review
The University of Fijis
School of Law Review was
launched by the 19th Gover-
nor General of New Zea
land, Sir Anand Satyanand
on Thursday, September 28,
2017.
Speaking at the launch,
Sir Satyanand said that there
were a number of things char-
acterizing a living Law School
including a working Law
Library and a Law Journal.
I am pleased to gain a
sense at the Saweni Campus
on Monday, that the Law Li-
brary although small, had the
aura of a nerve centre. Suc-
cess in examinations and
number of graduates
are also part of a living Law
School, he said.
Sir Anand added that the
establishment of a University
Law Review was also an es-
sential component of a Law
School.
Law Review is evidence to
the world at large of a Law
Schools achievement, matu-
rity and confidence to stand
by its people in producing a
tangible item which will go on
to shelves and computers of
lawyers, judges and research-
es as well as the general read-
ing public, he stated.
Dean of SoL, Professor
Shaista Shameem stated that
the review will be an online
journal free of charge and
available to all.
velopment of the law as well
as analysis of court cases and
legal matters.
The Law Review launch
was followed by the showing
of the School of Law students
legal play Antigone.
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Climate Change
Vital:Koya
By LUKE NACEI
The Minister for Industry and Trade Mr Fai-
yaz Koya has once again reminded the stu-
dents attending Kulukulu Public School in Si-
gatoka the importance of the National Climate
Change week celebration.
The National Climate Change week, with
the overall theme of Accelerating Climate Ac-
tion for a Resilient Fiji aims to create more
awareness on Climate change.
It is important because the week provides
an opportunity for us to learn more about the
effects of climate change, he said.
The week is also important because it
does not only aims to inform and educate,
but to also encourage all Fijians to participate
in raising awareness on the effects of climate
change and decide what we, as Fijians need to
do to stop these detrimental effects, Minister
Koya said.
The Climate change week is designed
to raise awareness on the effects of climate
change, inform and educate Fijians on Fijis
COP 23 Presidency.
You are the agents of change you are the
future make a difference now to protect your
own future. Thats the message. Tell your par-
ents, your neighbours, your friends not to litter
and remember to protect the environment.
We need to preserve our planet. Its the Minister for Industry and Trade, Faiyaz Koya during his speech at Kulukulu Public School. Photo:
only one we have got, he added. SUPPLIED.

Green Pearl The

New Guava Variety
By LUKE NACEI
A new Guava variety has been released for
commercial cultivation.
The Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Mari-
time Development and National Management
Inia Seruiratu who released the new guava
variety at the Sigatoka Research Station said
Guava is therefore has the potential to help re-
duce NCDs.
I am indeed honoured and privileged to
be here as Chief Guest to officially release the
new Guava variety, he said.
Mr Seruiratu said that Fiji has been relying
on its traditional fruits such as Banana, Pine-
apple, Papaya and Mangoes over the years.
Imported fruits such as Apples, Oranges,
Pears and Grapes have also taken a wide mar-
ket share.
He said there is a need to develop Fijis Fruit
industry to include more locally grown fruits in
our diets.
Guava, until now has not been a commer-
cially cultivated crop. The release of this vari-
ety has provided farmers with the opportunity
to grow a new crop at commercial scale.
A total of 2,500 seedlings of this variety has
been planted as organized orchards and will
start bearing fruits in a months time.
Market research conducted on this variety
has shown great demand. Fruits can be sold in
supermarkets at $7 to $10 per kilogram while
hotels are willing to pay as high as $12 per
kilogram. However, we need to supply these
markets with consistently good quality fruits,
he said.
He also said reducing fruits and vegetable role in Governments plan for the long-term ing process. It can take years before a high per-
imports is a priority of the Fijian Government. sustainability and growth of the agricultural forming variety is released.
However, replacing these imports with local sector in Fiji. Green Pearl the new Guava variety was in-
supply faces a number of challenges. These The search is for higher yielding varieties, troduced from Taiwan in 2007 and has under-
include producing quality product in the right low cost of production, pest and disease tol- gone 10 years of field research.
quantity consistently throughout the year. erance and resilient to the effects of climate
Mr Seruiratu added that Research and De- change.
velopment will continue to play an important The search for excellence is a never end-

Fijians Urged to
Support Poppy Appeal
By ANA SOVA
Fijians have been urged
to support the 2017 National
Poppy Appeal.
This was highlighted by
the Minister for Employment,
Productivity and Industrial
Relations Hon. Jone Usamate
during the National Poppy Ap-
peal launch in Suva on Octo-
ber 4th.
Usamate said the Poppy
Appeal reassures Fijis contin-
ued recognition of the price-
less sacrifice made by the
sons and daughters of Fiji who
served in the Fijian Armed
Forces during the 1st and
2nd World Wars, the Malayan
Campaign and peacekeeping
missions around the world.
This is the time of the
year, when Government
works with the Returned Sol-
diers and Ex-Servicemen As-
sociation to coordinate the
launch and Sale of Poppy
prior to the commemoration
of the Remembrance Day,
Usamate said.
Historically, you may
agree with me that the reason
for poppies is used to remem-
ber those who have given their
lives in battle because they
are the flowers which grew
on battlefields when World
War 1 ended. This distinctly
red Poppy flower has become
a symbol the world over of the
blood, sweat and tears shed
by those who made the ulti-
mate sacrifice for the freedom
we enjoy today.
Usamate urged all Fijians
to buy a poppy and wear it
proudly every day until the
11th of November.
President of the Returned
Soldiers and Ex-Servicemens,
Ratu Peni Volavola commend-
ed Government for their con-
tinued support towards recog-
nising the 2017 National Poppy
Appeal.
We need to take these
programs into schools be-
cause the younger generation
need to know the importance
of this event, Volavola said.
I urge all Fijians to buy a
poppy and wear it with pride.
The public can access
these poppy flowers at various
organisations in the private
and public sector and donate
to the appeal.

Asbestos at Suva
27.
In May this year an asbestos removal plan
was formulated by SCC, and approved for
implementation by the National Occupational
monitoring role to ensure the successful re-
moval of asbestos from the Suva Civic Centre
Auditorium.
The final tests conducted by the Employ-

Civic Centre
Health and Safety Services of the Employment
Ministry ensuring that there is safe removal
works of asbestos while maintaining the safety
of the members of the public and the workers
ment Ministry last week following the asbes-
tos removal works have confirmed this week
that the building and surroundings is clear of
asbestos.

Successfully Removed
The successful removal of Asbestos from
the Suva Civic Centre Auditorium has been
confirmed by the National Occupational Health
and Safety Services (NOHSS) of the Ministry
of Employment, Suva City Council (SCC)
and its Contractor, Contract Environmental
(CE) services in a meeting held at the Ministry
of Employment office in Suva on September
at the Civic Centre.
Contract Environmental (CE) a New Zea-
land licensed contractor was engaged to con-
duct air sampling and asbestos removal works
in conjunction with Suva City Council and this
has been done successfully over a period of 4
months from June to September 2017.
Together with this, the National Occupa-
tional Health and Safety Services of the Em-
ployment Ministry provided oversight and
Members of the public are therefore advised
that all access point of entry to Civic House
from the New Town Hall Road and Stinson Pa-
rade Road is now open and fully accessible to
the general public as all asbestos material has
been safely removed and cleared.
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Tradition of
Diwali Pooja
The literal meaning of Di-
wali in Sanskrit is a row of
lamps. The most popular tra-
dition of Diwali is filling little
clay lamps with oil and wick
and lighting them in rows all
over the house. Even today,
the tradition projects the rich
and glorious past of our coun-
try and teaches us to uphold
the true values of life.
Diwali has many legends
and religious accounts associ-
ated with it. Lights and diyas
are lit to signifying the driving
away of darkness and igno-
rance, as well as the awak-
ening of the light within our-
selves. It is the perfect time
for family gatherings, foods,
celebrations and pooja. God-
dess Laxmi plays a major
role in this festival, as do Ram
and Sita. This autumn festival
is a five-days celebration, of
which each one has its own
significance.
People renovate and deco-
rate their houses and business
places. Entrances are made
colorful with lovely traditional
motifs of Rangoli designs to
welcome Laxmi, the God-
dess of wealth and prosperity.
To indicate her long awaited
arrival, small footprints are
drawn with rice flour and ver-
milion powder (kumkum) all
over the houses. Lamps are
kept burning all through the
nights.
In order to welcome God-
dess Laxmi, the house is kept
clean and rangoli is drawn
at the doorstep. A pandit is
consulted for the best time
of puja. The general things
needed for a diwali puja are
silver and gold coins, su-
paris, uncooked Rice, paan
leaves, kumkum for applying
tilak, mithaai (Indian sweets),
camphor, agarbattis (incense
sticks), dry fruit (almonds,
cashews), flower petals and
Lakshmi-Ganesh icon.
The pooja ritual is per-
formed in the evening when
tiny diyas of clay are lit to drive
away the shadows of evil spir-
its. Bhajans are sung in praise
of the goddess and sweets
are offered to her. Diwali puja
consists of a combined pooja
of five deities: Ganesha is
worshipped at the beginning
of every auspicious act as
Vighnaharta; Goddess Laksh-
mi is worshipped in her three
forms Mahalakshmi,the god-
dess of wealth and money,
Mahasaraswati, the goddess
of books and learning and Ma-
hakali. People also worship
Kuber- the treasurer of the
gods.
www.diwalifestival.org

Happy
Diwali
and a prosperous New Year
from the Westpac Fiji family.

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Barara
Community
Celebrate
Fiji Day
By ANA SOVA
Members of the Barara
community near Sabeto in
Nadi got together yesterday
to celebrate Fiji Day like other
Fijians nationwide.
Officiating at the event,
Permanent Secretary of the
Ministry of Women, Children
& Social Welfare, Dr. Josefa
loved ones; we spend a lot of
time on social media and on
our smart phones. Have time
for each other face to face and
heart to heart as Fijians, Dr.
Koroivueta said.
He also reminded that as
Fijians we need to retain our
culture of love and respect es-

PUBLIC NOTICE
Koroivueta reminded the
community the importance of
the celebration.
Fiji Day is always an im-
portant occasion for all Fijians.
Marking our 47th year of inde-
pendce today, we can look
back and say that our country
really has come a long way,
Dr. Koroivueta said.
ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED He assured those at the
event that despite gathering in
small numbers, its unity that
Past trends have shown that there are a high number of aviation incident reports has brought all of them to-
gether thats more important.
involving fireworks in the vicinity of airports received during the Diwali festive season. Today we celebrate as Fi-
jians despite our differences
in race, religion, belief and
Fireworks can be dangerous and for this reason, their use is strictly controlled. The public color. We all belong to one
land, Dr. Koroivueta said.
is warned that any fireworks activity that is directed at or towards aircraft, particularly He added that Fiji Day is
an opportunity for people,
during an aircrafts critical phases of flight such as take-off and approach to landing at an families, and communities to
get together and reflect upon
airport, could endanger the aircraft and lives of passengers on board. ourselves.
Times are changing so
fast. We need to spend a lot
Shooting or directing fireworks within proximity of aircraft flying, taxiing or parked is a of time with our families and
pecially for our elders.
Always love and honour
our parents. Lets take care of
them as they get older as they
took care of us when we were
younger, Dr. Koroivueta reit-
erated.
Meanwhile, Event Coordi-
nator and Chairperson of the
Barara Youth & Social Club,
Avinesh Signh said this was
the sixth year members of the
community had gathered to-
gether to celebrate Fiji Day.
Every year we celebrate
Fiji Day by hosting a sports day
but due to the national cele-
bration in Nadi and the soccer
tournament in Lautoka, some
of our members have gone to
attend it but some of us have
decided to come here,
We thank the Permanent
Secretary for Women and his
team for being part of our
small gathering despite his
other major commitments,
Signh said.

serious breach of Fijis Air Navigation Regulations 1981 and is a criminal offence. Any
person who is caught shooting/directing fireworks at an aircraft shall be liable for criminal
prosecution.

In the interest of Public Safety:-

1. DO NOT direct any firework activity at or towards any aircraft or airport;

2. If you see anyone directing firework activity at an aircraft or airport, report it
immediately to the nearest Police Post;
3. IT IS PROHIBITED to operate any fireworks within 5 kilometers of the Nadi and
Nausori International Airports OR within 3 kilometers of other Domestic Airports,
AND beyond these 5km and 3km prohibited areas, the fireworks should not
exceed a display height in excess of 200ft above ground level.

A Permission under Regulation 78 (2) of the Air Navigation Regulations 1981, may be
obtained to conduct fireworks activity, subject to conditions specified by CAAF.

In this regard, during this 2017 Diwali festive period, the use of fireworks within the 5km
and 3km prohibited areas in (3) above shall ONLY BE PERMITTED between 5pm and
midnight on Wednesday 18th and Friday 20th October 2017, PROVIDED such fireworks
displays are restricted to areas beyond/outside 500m on either side of the approach and
take-off path from any airport runway and is kept below 200ft above ground level.

Any proposed fireworks activity within this restricted area must be coordinated with the
Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) for assessment and determination of the degree of
hazard to air safety the activity will impose.

A CAAF fireworks permission does not cover permits/approvals required by other

organisations for a fireworks display.

For any clarification, please contact CAAFs Ground Safety Department on email:
cgs@caaf.org.fj or Telephone: 6721555.

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TRAVELLING EXPENSES
WEDDING EXPENSES

EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES HOLIDAY EXPENSES

FUNERAL EXPENSES MEDICAL EXPENSES

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BUSINESS

Heart International
Opens in Nadi
By ANA SOVA
Heart International (HI), a
first of its kind to set up ad-
vanced heart treatment facil-
ity in Fiji has opened its doors
at Namaka in Nadi earlier this
month.
Attorney-General, Aiyaz
Sayed-Khaiyum officially
opened the state-of-the-art
facility.
The advanced services
will provide all the necessary
investigations and manage-
ment in Nadi at a fraction of
the cost.
HI Cardiologist, Dr. Seif E
Jack said these include Angio- Attorney-General, Hon. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum at the opening of Heart International (HI) in Nadi
grams, Angioplasty, stenting Attorney-General, Hon. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum opens the Heart
etc, and patients will not have with the executives of HI. Photo: SUPPLIED.
International (HI) in Nadi. Photo: SUPPLIED.
to travel overseas anymore.
Dr. El-Jack added the facili- the country of their birth, HI Co-founder and Fiji- International, and together
ties at HI is the latest version Canada, United Kingdom and growth. In this particular incident born cardiothoracic surgeon, with an esteemed and highly
and Fijians should be proud Singapore. There are many former Fi- Fijian doctors have roped in Dr. Parma Nand said it had al- trained NZ Team, I believe we
of it given that the equipment Mr. Khaiyum said dual citi- jians that have done very well other doctors who are not Fiji- ways been his vision to bring have taken our first step to-
is the best in the south Pa- zenship has enabled former in their respective fields who ans to adopt Fiji as their home the best of heart treatment to wards this goal of world-class
cific and puts Fiji on par with Fijian citizens to come back are now coming back home and we would like to thank Fiji and make it affordable to heart care at home, Dr. Nand
countries such as Australia, into the country and make and they in fact can make a them for generating that inter- most Fijians. said.
New Zealand, United States, contributions in the countrys very worthy contribution to est, Mr. Khaiyum said. As Co-Founder of Heart

Levuka Business Reminded Refurbished

of Minimum Wage McDs Nadi
to Open in
December
By ANA SOVA
The refurbishment of the McDonalds Nadi Restaurant is ex-
pected to be completed in December.
The refurbishment cost is at an estimate of $2.5 million.
McDonalds Fiji Group, Managing director Marc McElrath
said after the refurbishment the facility is expected to have a
new, McCafe, a new dining room, an extension with more seats
both internally and externally and a dual lane drive-thru.
He adds the refurbished facility will boast the latest interna-
tional Mc Donalds design and graphics.
The refurbishment works is still on plan and we are still
scheduled to open on December 1st, Mc Elrath said.

The Levuka Business Community with the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relation Hon. Jone Usamate. Photo: DEPTFO.

The Minister for Employment, Industrial Relations and Pro-
ductivity Hon. Jone Usamate reminded the business commu-
nity in Levuka that it is necessary to have a healthy workers and
employers relationship in enhancing productivity.
The Minister held a talanoa session with the Levuka Busi-
ness Community .
Minister Usamate reminded the Levuka business community
that his Ministry is also helping to build a better Fiji for everyone.
Most of the laws and regulation we enforce are based on
the Fijian constitution such as the Employment Relations Act,
the Health and Safety Act, the Workers Compensations Legisla- South Corner
tions and other regulations that we adhere to, Minister Usa- An artists impression of the Refurbished Mc Donalds Nadi Restau-
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The Minister also discussed the minimum wage rate which mate said. rant. Photo: SUPPLIED.
came into force last month. Levuka businessman Bhupen Kumar thanked the Ministry of
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of $2.68 per hour. Remember that the 10 different sectors have sessions with the business community. BUILDING CONSEN
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Fiji Dairy Farmers

to Benefit from
Partnership
Suva, Fiji - The Fiji Cooperative Dairy Com-
pany Limited (FCDCL) has formed a partner-
ship with the Pacific Financial Inclusion Pro-
gramme (PFIP) that will enable mutual field
research on the possibilities and demand for a
specialised micro-insurance package for dairy
farmers under FCDCL.
The Letter of Engagement was signed on
Thursday 5th of October 2017 at the FCDCL
Headquarters in Manoca, Nausori.
Sealing the partnership was FCDCL CEO,
Sachida Nand, and the PFIP Acting Programme
Manager, Krishnan Narasimhan.
The findings of the research will form the
basis for developing the specialised insurance
product and will be piloted with dairy farmers
under FCDCL, said Mr Nand.
Of the 252 dairy farmers under FCDCL, 192
are active shareholders of the Company that
was established in 2012 to look after the inter-
ests of dairy farmers in Fiji.
PFIP Acting Programme Manager, Krishnan
Narasimhan, said that many livestock farmers
are low-income earners with nominal income,
making them vulnerable to economic shocks
and catastrophes like natural disasters.
Livestock insurance is indeed new to the
Pacific and there are no service providers of-
fering this product. Our research under the In-
clusive Insurance Innovation Lab will look at
necessary data and information required for
product development, pricing, and a range of
risk covers that dairy farmers require to miti-
gate against disasters and other events, aware-
ness etc, said Mr Narasimhan.
PFIP will be exploring the demand for live-
stock indemnity insurance products for high
value livestock that are primarily financed by
credit and are owned by smallholder farmers,
who produce milk for supply to FCDCL.
After the survey is completed, PFIP will
work with interested insurance companies to
prototype an insurance product that is both ac-
cessible and affordable for farmers, we hope
to support launch a pilot product soon, he
added.
PFIP, which operates from the UNDP (Unit-
ed National Development Programme) Pacific
Office in Suva, is a regional programme that
has helped over 1.6 million low-income Pacific
A handshake between FCDCL CEO, Sachida Nand(right) and PFIP Acting Programme Manager, Kris-
han Narasimhan seals the partnership. Photo: PACIFIC REACH LIMITED.
islanders gain access to financial services and Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF),
financial education. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
PFIP is providing technical assistance work- (DFAT)/Australian Government), European
ing with insurance companies to provide farm- Union (EU), and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
ers with access to appropriate or affordable Trade (MFAT)/New Zealand Government.
insurance products. The survey is the first initiative of PFIP sup-
To commence this month (October), Mr ported under the UNDPs Regional Disaster Re-
Nand said that the field research will include silience in the Pacific Small Island Developing
interviews and meetings with a sample seg- States (RESPAC) work to develop affordable
ment of dairy farmers under FCDCL, and will insurance protection to secure livelihoods and
cover farmers in the Burebasaga, Naluwai, assets for Pacific Islanders.
Navua, Viria, Muaniweni, Waidawara and
Waidalice areas.
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Strengthening Pacific Labour

sharing of labour related mi-
crodata from surveys and
censuses to improve access
to the reporting and usage of
labour statistics, especially
statistics. Ms. Nishimoto also
stressed the need for interna-
tional standards to improve
the measurement of labour
issues and Sustainable Devel-

Market Information Systems

The International Labour
Organization (ILO) and the
Pacific Community (SPC)
have signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) to
improve Pacific labour mar-
ket information systems and
labour statistics.
Improved statistics will al
low for better measure-
ment and are essential for
monitoring the implementa-
tion of the Sustainable Devel-
opment Goals (SDGs) under
the UNPS in the Pacific.
The MoU was signed in
Suva, Fiji by Ms. Tomoko
Nishimoto, ILO Assistant Di
rector-General and Re-
gional Director for Asia and
the Pacific and, Ms. Audrey
Aumua, SPC, Deputy Director
General. The MoU provides
for collaboration in the follow-
ing areas:
improved data analysis
to feed into labour market in
formation systems and
other development policies
improved data col-
lection on labour market sta-
tistics
strengthened capac-
ity of Pacific Island
Countries to conduct la-
bour force and other- sur-
veys in order to provide timely
relevant and internationally
comparable labour statistics
increased compi-
lation, documentation, and
in the context of the Global
Indicator Framework of the
Sustainable Development
Agenda 2030
Enhanced sharing of
information on events dealing
with labour statistics
Enhanced capacity
development and transfer in
the gathering and producing
of labour market data
Commending the new co-
operation arrangement, the
ILO Assistant-Director Gen-
eral and Regional Director
for Asia and the Pacific, Ms.
Tomoko Nishimoto, under-
scored the role of the ILO,
through its Department of Sta-
tistics, in providing relevant,
timely and reliable labour
opment Goals (SDGs), while
emphasizing the importance
of assisting member States
in developing and improving
their labour statistics.
Ms. Audrey Aumua, SPC,
Deputy Director General high-
lighted the importance of data
and statistical information for
national and global develop-
ment agendas. She also took
the opportunity to note the
steps taken by SPC through
its Statistics for Development
Division, to strengthen the
production and use of quality
statistics for evidence-based
policy formulation across in
the Pacific.
SPC

Fiji Airways Signs Codeshare

Agreement with Solomon Islands
By ANA SOVA

Fiji Airways and Solomon

Airlines, the national carrier
of the Solomon Islands, have
signed a codeshare agree-
ment for flights between Nadi
and Honiara.
The codeshare, which
comes into effect on Septem-
ber 30th this year, will see
both airlines place their re-
spective FJ and IE codes on
each others flights between
Nadi and Honiara.
Guests of Solomon Airlines
can expect convenient travel
and transfer onto Fiji Airways
network through its Nadi hub
to North America, Hong Kong,
Singapore, Australia and New
Zealand.
Fiji Airways Managing Di-
rector and CEO, Andre Viljoen
said theyre pleased to sign
the codeshare agreement
with their Melanesian friends
and further strengthen their
already comprehensive South
Pacific network.
The region is our home Solomon Airlines CEO, Brett Gebers and Fiji Airways Managing
and it makes perfect sense for Director and CEO, Andre Viljoen pictured following the Code-
South Pacific airlines to work share Agreement signing. Photo: FIJI AIRWAYS.
together to offer seamless
travel options to our people Meanwhile, Solomon Air- to connect with the USA and
and visitors travelling to Fiji lines CEO, Brett Gebers said beyond, Gebers said.
and the Solomon Islands, the new codeshare was great Improving inter island
Vilijoen said. news for both airlines, ex- connectivity is the first step to
He added through this part- tremely timely and presented improving the economy in the
nership theyre opening up an a major boost for the Mela- Pacific and we value our rela-
important South Pacific desti- nesian regions tourism and tionship with Fiji Airways.
nation, Honiara, to the rest business aspirations. Fiji Airways operates be-
of the world, boosting their The new codeshare im- tween Nadi and Honiara on
tourism and trade potential. proves inter-island connectiv- Saturday while Solomon Air-
Fiji Airways is proud of its ity in the Pacific and provides lines operates between Ho-
leading role in the growth of Solomon Islanders with an- niara and Nadi on Mondays
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Stakeholders Urged
to Work Together
By LUKE NACEI

The Fijian Government believes in ensuring
that our future generations are able to enjoy
the same environment, as we are enjoying to-
day. In this regard, it is important that all stake-
holders work together to protect our marine
resources.
The Minister for Industry and Trade, Faiyaz
Koya made this statement while officiating at
a Coral Planting Progam, at the Outrigger Fiji
Beach Resort to mark the official 2017 World
Tourism Day.
The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism,
in partnership with the Fiji Hotel and Tourism
Association, Organisation for Industrial, Spiri-
tual, Cultural & Advancement (OISCA) Fiji and
the local community, were part of this event.
In the spirit of World Tourism Day, we are
also encouraging the tourism industry, Govern-
ment ministries, business community and all
Fijians to plant a tree. This is to ensure that we
are carrying the theme of sustainability for-
ward as we celebrate World Tourism Day and
also compliment Fijis incoming presidency of
COP23, Minister Koya said.
The coral planting was attended by the three
Turaga iTaukei ni Vanua of Conua, Navikabuta
and Noi Weredruga whose collective seven
Yavusa hold traditional fishing rights over the
lagoon where the coral planting took place.
This event coincides with Fijis first ever Na-
tional Climate Change Week intended to raise
awareness on the effects of climate change,
educate the general public on Fijis COP23
Presidency and highlight our experiences relat-
ing to the issue.
Minister Koya reiterated that Coastal and
maritime tourism heavily relies on healthy ma-
rine ecosystems. Therefore, tourism develop-
ment must be an integrated approach that will
help conserve and preserve our fragile ecosys-
tems and serve as a vehicle to promote blue
economy.
Hence, it is crucial that all stakeholders
work together to conserve and sustainably use
the oceans, seas and marine resources for sus-
tainable development. And we do not want the
protection of our coral reefs to stop today. It is
a continuous process and we all should take
ownership of it.
In moving forward, the Ministry of Industry,
Trade and Tourism welcomed the opportunity
to partner with industry stakeholders, private
sector organizations and local communities in
the implementation of the International Year of Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Faiyaz Koya during the Coral Planting campaign at the
Sustainable Tourism for Development. Outrigger Resort. Photo: DEPTFO.

NEW MENU AT OUTRIGGER

By LUKE NACEI
Adding on to Outrigger Fi- that is fresh and lively and
jis delicacies, the resort sees which embraces those famil-

FIJIS IVI RESTAURANT

the confluence of modern
Fijian and classical European
themes in a new seasonal
menu for Outrigger Fiji Beach
Resorts Ivis restaurant.
Created by the Resorts Ex-
ecutive Chef Shailesh Naidu,
it showcases the best of lo-
cal produce to feature dishes
which include rare roasted
duck breast with truffle toma-
toes, balsamic scallops with
chorizo and pear puree and
Fijian Lovo lamb shank mar-
inated in honey and ginger.
The highlight of the des-
sert offerings is an interactive
dessert of hot caramel sauce
poured over a chocolate shell
to reveal a filling of tangy lem-
on and lime mousse.
Chef Naidu says he has
attempted to deliver the best
of popular traditional dishes
enhanced with contemporary
influences.
Spring sees the confluence of modern Fijian and classical European themes in a new seasonal menu for Outrigger Fiji Beach Resorts This spring we really
Ivis restaurant. Photo: SUPPLED. wanted to focus on a menu
iar spring flavours while dis-
playing the edginess which Ivi
diners have come to love.
The textures and flavours
focus on some of my favourite
local produce with each dish
having its own, individual
character aimed at stimulat-
ing the senses, he said.
Ivi is the pre-eminent res-
taurant in Outrigger Fiji Beach
Resort offering contemporary
cuisine paired with a sophis-
ticated wine list and excep-
tional service to create a pre-
mium dining experience.
At the 2017 ANZ Fiji Excel-
lence in Tourism Awards, Ivi
Restaurant won the award
for Best Visitor Dining Expe-
rience while Shailesh Naidu
was named as the industrys
most outstanding Tourism
Leader in recognition of his
outstanding work as founder
of the Master Chef School
Challenge and mentorship of
young chefs.

New General Manager for

Tambua Sands Beach Resort
Warwick Hotels and Re-
sorts - Pacific announces the
appointment of Julie Hodson
as the new General Manager
for Tambua Sands Beach
Resort. She will oversee the
daily operations of the 17 acre
beach front property and her
extensive experience in the
boutique resort market will
be instrumental in positioning
the property.
Hodsons hospitality career
spans over 20 years in several
roles from the United State of
America to the Pacific Region
with her most recent position
as General Manager of luxury
Virtuoso property Royal Davui
Resort on Beqa Island.
Tambua Sands was re-
cently awarded a Tripadvi-
sor Certificate of Excellence
which recognises properties
that consistently earn great
feedback from travellers, re-
layed Mrs Hodson. I am ex-
cited with the responsibilities
of this new role and am look-
ing forward to enhancing the
already excellent experience
offered here at Tambua Sands
Beach Resort.
Tambua Sands Beach Re-
sort is a 25 room property in
a breathtaking location over-
looking the Pacific Ocean. In
her role as General Manager,
Hodson will ensure a true Fi-
jian experience that is a part
of every Warwick resort on
the Coral Coast.
Whether its through snor-
kelling in the warm lagoon,
visiting the local village and
waterfall experience or teeing
off at the 9-hole golf course
at nearby sister property The
Naviti Resort, Tambua Sands
Beach Resort offers an afford-
able haven of relaxation and
tranquility.

Send us your feedbacks or suggestions to:

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Koya Officiates at 2017 World

Tourism Day Coral Planting Program
By ANA SOVA

The Ministry of Industry, ditional fishing rights over the

Trade and Tourism, in partner-
ship with the Fiji Hotel and
Tourism Association, Organ-
isation for Industrial, Spiri-
tual, Cultural & Advancement
(OISCA) Fiji and the local
community participated in a
Coral Planting Program, at the
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort, to
mark the official 2017 World
Tourism Day last week Friday
Minister for Industry, Trade,
Tourism, Lands and Mineral
Resources, Faiyaz Koya who
led the initiative stated the Fi-
jian Government believes in
ensuring that our future gen-
erations are able to enjoy the
same environment, as we are
enjoying today.
He added it was important
that all stakeholders work to-
gether to protect our marine
resources.
In the spirit of World
Tourism Day, we are also en-
couraging the tourism indus-
try, Government ministries,
business community and all
Fijians to plant a tree. This is
to ensure that we are carry-
ing the theme of sustainabil-
ity forward as we celebrate
World Tourism Day and also
compliment Fijis incoming
presidency of COP23, Koya
said.
The coral planting was at-
tended by the three Turaga
iTaukei ni Vanua of Conua,
Navikabuta and Noi Weredru-
gain Nadroga whose collec-
tive seven Yavusa hold tra-
lagoon where the coral plant-
ing took place.
The event also coincides
with Fijis first ever National
Climate Change Week in-
tended to raise awareness on
the effects of climate change,
educate the general public on
Fijis COP23 Presidency and
highlight our experiences re-
lating to the issue.
The United Nations (UN)
General Assembly declared
2017 as the International Year
of Sustainable Tourism for
Development, which aims at
nurturing cognizance on the
contribution sustainable tour-
ism practices makes and is
continuing to make towards
industry development.
In the context of the uni-
versal 2030 Agenda for Sus-
tainable Development and
the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs), the Internation-
al Year also aims to support a
change in policies, business
practices and consumer be-
haviour towards a more sus-
tainable tourism sector that
can contribute to the SDGs.
This aligns with the Fijian
Governments overarching Coral planting demo by OISCA & Outrigger representatives . Photo: SUPPLIED.
vision to undertake develop-
ment sustainably and in con- Therefore, tourism develop- stakeholders work together to all should take ownership of communities in the imple-
sideration with the associated ment must be an integrated conserve and sustainably use it. mentation of the International
impacts to our natural envi- approach that will help con- the oceans, seas and marine In moving forward, the Year of Sustainable Tourism
ronment. serve and preserve our frag- resources for sustainable de- Ministry of Industry, Trade for Development.
The Hon. Minister reiter- ile ecosystems and serve as velopment. And we do not and Tourism welcomed the
ated that Coastal and mari- a vehicle to promote blue want the protection of our opportunity to partner with
time tourism heavily relies on economy. coral reefs to stop today. It is industry stakeholders, private
healthy marine ecosystems. Hence, it is crucial that all a continuous process and we sector organizations and local

GM RAISES CONCERN OVER PLASTIC WASTE

By LUKE NACEI

One of the challenges the
resort General Managers find
in Fiji is that there is nowhere
for them to recycle plastic
waste.
This was revealed by the
General Manager for Outrig-
ger Beach Resort and Spa
Peter Hop Good during the
launch of the Climate Change
Disaster for Resilient Project
at the resort.
We recycle our glass,
cardboard and our scrap met-
al. Even the oil from our kitch-
ens is recycled. Unfortunately
at the moment there are no
recycling facilities for plastic.
It has to be shipped offshore
for recycling, Mr Hop Good
said.
Once used there is no-
where for it to go but landfill.
Mr Hop Good requested
the Government to give them
consideration in establishing
a plastic recycling facility in
Fiji.
He said this will make sure
that all of the plastic products
that are used in hotels and
resorts and throughout the
community are recycled for
further use.
We also ask that the gov-
ernment looks at placing a
deposit on all plastic bottles
so that rather than being
thrown out as rubbish they
can be collected and recycled
back to the manufacturers. In
the last 6 months 4 states in
Australia have introduced the
plastic bottle refund scheme
and the results have been ex-
traordinary.
With a value placed
on the used plastic bottles;
schools can raise money by
collecting them and recycling
these bottles. By having value
I guarantee you will not see
any more plastic bottles being
thrown out the back of a bus.
He added; Whilst we ap-
plaud the many community
groups that undertake clean-
up programs along our beach-
es and our highways, it is now
time to attack this problem at
its source.
Mr Hop Good went on to
say that there is a need to
educate our children that the
discarding of rubbish along
the road or in the river is not
acceptable.
This is why the resorts on
the Coral Coast are proactive
in their mission to educate the
children in our schools on the
importance of a clean envi-
ronment without rubbish and
pollution.
He said the resorts on the
Coral Coast are committed to
our environment.
Only this week we joined
with the Tourism Minister to
showcase the work that we
undertake in our coral plant-
ing, establishment of clam
farms and the propagating of
mangroves.
We have also been active
in spreading the message on
rubbish in the environment
with our No Plastic Thats
Fantastic campaign.
In the coming weeks the
General Managers and their
staff will distribute over 15,000
reusable shopping totes to all
of the schools and kindergar-
tens in the provinces of Nad-
roga/ Navosa.
Our goal is to rid the prov-
ince of plastic bags, he said.
The Resort has also in
conjunction with the health
ministry undertaken a clean- Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management
est village competition for all Hon. Inia Seruiratu. Photo: DEPTFO.
of the villages in our province.
Today we get to acknowl- for all of the school students Thats Fantastic. government of Fiji in its envi-
edge the winner of our clean- from kindergarten to class 12. I reaffirm the commit- ronment initiatives, he said.
est school competition as Sir, but we need to do ment from the General Man-
well as award the winners of more. Our children are our ages of the resorts on the
our school poster competition future we say: No Plastic Coral Coast to partner the

Three Day Celebration at

Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
By LUKE NACEI
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
General Manager Peter Hop
Good says that housekeepers
were the heart and soul of any
resort and that he was blessed
to have the best housekeep-
ing team possibl.
He echoed these senti-
ments at during the three-day
celebration which marked
Housekeeping Week at Out-
rigger Fiji Beach Resort.
The event hosted by the
Resort itself went with games
Houskeeping staff of Outrigger Fiji Resort. Photo: SUPPLIED. and competitions keenly con-
tested by the resorts house-
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keepers.
Divided into four teams
- Malevu (Green), Korotogo
(Blue), Bure (Yellow) and
Lagoon(Red) the house-
keepers vied for prizes over
three days from September
25-28.
Day One saw a treasure
hunt with housekeepers
searching for shopping vouch-
ers, tours, wine, chocolates
and Fiji rugby jerseys.
On Day Two there was a
flower arrangement contest
with many of the hosts dis-
playing skills they had not re-
alized they possessed.
Day Three was marked by
a hand sewing, tacking and
button stitching contest.
A morning tea, certificate
presentation and cutting of a
specially baked cake followed
the three-day contest with
Blue and Red teams being
named the ultimate winners
and taking home their prizes
of a bag of chicken and a case
of beer respectively.
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Fifteen Vaturova Ministry Signs First

Women Leave for MOU for more
NZ Seasonal Work Volunteers on Youth
Development

The Deputy Secretary for Employment Mr. Vilimone Baledrokadroka with the Fifteen Vaturova
Women ready for deployment with Turners & Growers Limited under the New Zealand RSE Work
Scheme. Photo: SUPPLIED.

By ANA SOVA
The Ministry of Employ-
ment, Productivity and In-
dustrial Relations this week
farewelled and presented Pre-
Departure Orientation certifi-
cates to 15 women from Tiki-
na Vaturova of Cakaudrove,
Vanua Levu.
The women will be leav-
ing our shores today for em-
ployment opportunities in
New Zealand under the Rec-
ognized Seasonal Employer
(RSE) Work Scheme.
They will be employed
with Turners & Growers
(T&G) NZ Limited, for a dura-
tion of four months, engaged
in Strawberry and Blueberry
picking.
Of the 15, nine are return-
ing workers and six are select-
ed for the first time by the em-
ployer through the National
Employment Centre (NEC) to
participate under the scheme.
Minister for Employment,
Jone Usamate said this was a
wonderful opportunity for the
women to make a difference
in their lives, homes and com-
munity.
Youre an ambassador of
your employer, country, com-
munity and your family. Think
of those that rely on you here
in Fiji while working in NZ and
save as much as you can,
Usamate said.
Lanieta Lakolevu, 19 year
old and the youngest return-
ing worker who will also be
re-engaged under the scheme
said that her first deployment
for the period of seven months
with the same employer was
a worthwhile opportunity for
her and her siblings.
I sent home a total of
NZ$700 on a weekly basis to
assist in the construction of
our family home and I man-
aged to bring back home a
total of NZ$4000, Lakolevu
said.
She adds her goal this sec-
ond time around is to assist in
the extension of their home
and school supplies for her
two younger siblings in prepa-
ration for the new school year.
Minister Tuitubou, Country director Peace Corps Dennis McMahon ready to sign the MOU. Photo:
SUPPLIED.
By ANA SOVA
The Ministry of Youth and
Sports had signed a memo-
randum of understanding
(MOU) cementing its relation-
ship and ongoing collabora-
tion with the Peace Corps last
month.
The first of its kind MOU
will see more volunteers serv-
ing in different areas of the
ministry to complement the
work of sectors such as edu-
cation and health.
Ministry of Youth and
Sports Permanent Secretary
Alison Burchell said the Min-
istry currently has five volun-
teers working with its officials
in Vunidawa, Suva, Labasa
nificant expertise to be in-
valuable to the development
of our programmes. We are
both committed to youth de-
velopment and to working
together to give practical and
long-lasting meaning to this,
Burchell said.
She said they were hon-
oured to be the first Ministry
to sign an MOU with Peace
Corps and hopes the partner-
ship will go a long way.
Peace Corps Fiji country
director, Dennis McMahon
said they were delighted to
have an opportunity to sup-
port the mission of the Min-
istry as they work together to
represented an affirmation of
its commitment to continue
their work in support of Fijis
youth.
Peace Corps current
program in Fiji includes the
Community Youth Empower-
ment Project (CYEP) which
involves a collaborative effort
between the Ministry of Youth
and Sports and the Ministry of
Education.
With its focus on enabling
positive youth development,
volunteers work in schools,
Ministry offices and commu-
nities around the country, fa-
cilitating life skills education
and youth leadership activi-

Fiji National Tsunami Drill 2017

and Savusavu and, as part of
the MOU they can now look
forward to welcoming more.
We have found the con-
tributions of volunteers from
By ANA SOVA all walks of life but with sig-
address the needs for youth
development in Fiji.
McMahon said Peace
Corps has been working with
the Ministry since 2015 and
the establishment of the MOU
ties, and support youth orga-
nizations to engage in a range
of community development
projects.

A National Tsunami Drill will be conducted
in Fiji late October to raise levels of prepared-
ness and practical evacuation experience for
tsunamis.
Initiated by Government to minimize disas-
ter risks and the potential threats of tsunamis,
the National Tsunami Drill will be a national ex-
ercise to test warning systems, communication
A national tsunami table-top exercise was
conducted in late August in Suva as 100 par-
ticipants discussed details of how to evacuate
populations efficiently, leaving no-one behind
Wittakers Named Most Loved
Brand for Sixth Consecutive
in an emergency.
Bainimarama said that a prominent aware-
ness and media campaign will also take place
to increase understanding of tsunami risks and

systems, and evacuation plans for all coastal
communities in Fiji.
This is an ambitious national undertaking,
and the first time an entire Pacific nation has
tested its national tsunami preparedness.
Ministry of Rural and Maritime Develop-
ment and National Disaster Management, Per-
manent Secretary, Meleti Bainimarama said
that given its geographic location and island
makeup, Fiji is vulnerable to earthquake and
tsunami events that could bring widespread
devastation if preparation is neglected.
He said after a local earthquake, a tsunami
could reach Fiji in as few as eight minutes,
causing massive loss of life, infrastructure and
property.
As a nation, we are not prepared for that
possibility, Bainimarama said.
Planning and exercises for the National Tsu-
nami Drill have been ongoing since early 2017.
Two national communication drills have
been held for the Mineral Resources Depart-
ment, National Disaster Management Office,
government ministries, statutory authorities,
civil society organisations, and media. A third
communication drill for NDMO was again held
recently.
Community training packages and Guide-
lines for SOP development have also been pre-
pared for public educational purposes.
details of the national drill.
He said There are many questions that we
must begin to ask each other and be able to
answer for our benefit.
Is my family, school, or business situated
in a safe zone or danger zone? What is the tsu-
nami evacuation plan for my family, school, or
workplace? What is my tsunami evacuation
route when a warning is given? How can I en-
sure the elderly in my home and community
are safely evacuated?
He adds while Government and authorities
will spearhead and initiate the tsunami drill,
all of us in Fiji businesses, communities, vil-
lages, schools, families, the maritime sector,
individuals must have a responsibility to take
ownership of our evacuation plans and tsuna-
mi preparedness.
Bainimarama said the National Tsunami
Drill was recently endorsed by Cabinet and
that, subject to Cabinet approval, it could take
place as early as 27th October, 2017.
Organisations, businesses, communities,
schools, villages, families and individuals will
need to plan ahead so that they can participate
in the national drill.
He said when it comes to a sudden emer-
gency like tsunami, the readiness is everything.
The lives of thousands of people, your fam-
ily and community depend on it.
Years
Chocolate brand Whit-
takers has again been named
New Zealands most loved
brand, sharing the top spot
with the All Blacks.
This is the sixth consecu-
tive year the chocolatier has
been named the countrys
most loved brand in the an-
nual Colmar Brunton survey.
Earlier this year Whit-
takers was named the most
trusted brand in the annual
Readers Digest survey.
Whittakers is honoured
to have received these awards
because they are decided by
the New Zealand public,
Whittakers marketing man-
ager Holly Whittakertold the
New Zealand Herald.
Established over
120-years-ago, we remain a
family-owned company that
is proud to have become an
iconic New Zealand brand
and wed like to thank the
public for their continued sup-
port.
Meanwhile, customers in
Fiji now have access to an ex-
tensive range of Whittakers
chocolates thanks to Motib-
hai Group which has recently
entered into a distribution
partnership with the iconic
kiwi brand.
Whittakers head of inter-
national markets Matt Whit-
taker who was on a short
market familiarization visit to
Fiji last month revealed during
a press conference that their
range of chocolates is now
available for chocolate lovers
in Fiji to enjoy.
Motibhai Group is a great
company and through this
partnership the Whittakers
brand of chocolates will be-
come a household name in
Fiji.
Motibhai Group director
Tejash Patel said Fijian cus-
tomers are getting adventur-
ous and bolder to try new
things, with this being the
case, Whittakers chocolate
is definitely one of the best
choices for them.
Mr Patel said that they are
now giving a large percentage
of the population in Fiji the op-
portunity to taste something
new which they will enjoy a
lot with the first bite.
Mr Whittaker added that
as a company they are stead-
fastly committed to producing
only chocolates of the highest
quality.
Whittakers ensure qual-
ity by controlling the whole
manufacturing process - from
bean to bar from our one
factory in Wellington, New
Zealand, he revealed.
MOTIBHAI GROUP

Youth Clubs Receive Carpentry thanked the Ministry for providing the tools
which will enable the youths in carrying out

Assistance training which was facilitated by the Technical

Youth clubs in the Ra Province received car-
pentry assistance from the Ministry of Youth
Sports.
The Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports,
Hon. Iliesa Delana, officially handed over car-
pentry tools to 7 youth clubs.
The Nokonoko, Mataveikai, Nabalabala,
Vunisea, Burelevu, Nailuva and Balisere youth
clubs were provided this assistance by the Min-
istry to further their carpentry skills with the
tools provided.
These youth clubs undertook carpentry
College of Fiji and funded by the Ministries of
Youth and Sports and Women, Children and
Poverty Alleviation.
During the training, these youth clubs ap-
proached the Ministry as they had insufficient
carpentry tools to carry out rehabilitation work
in their respective villages following Tropical
Cyclone Winston.
Many areas affected in the Ra province
by Cyclone Winston are still in the rebuilding
phase and lack basic carpentry tools to carry
out reconstruction work.
The Youth Leader of Nokonoko Village
rehabilitation work in the community.
Similar sentiments were shared by the rep-
resentative from Tikina Tokaimalo, Mr. Peni
Ravoka
The carpentry tools will be put into good
use and encourage youths to put into practice
what they have learnt during the training, he
said.
The Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports
emphasised that the training you undertook is
to enable you to rebuild your homes and lives.
Once you have completed this, please consid-
er assisting other villages facing the same situ-
ation as you.
Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Il-
iesa Delana. Photo: DEPTFO.
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HAYNE RETURNS FOR BATI

FOR the first time in a decade the
Rugby League World Cup is return-
ing to Australia with the bumper com-
petition to crown the worlds best
team kicking off on October 27th.
As the squads are named over the
next few weeks well have every play-
er from every team right here, updat-
ing it as the nations name their teams.
All squads will be named by Oc-
tober 13, with no players permit-
ted to join the team after that date.
If a player misses selection for a
Tier 1 nation (Australia, New Zea-
land or England) he can play for any
Tier 2 nation for which he qualifies.
For a player to qualify to represent
a country he must either have been
born in that nation, have parents or
grandparents born in that nation or
have been a resident for 60 months.
JARRYD Hayne returns for the Bati for
the first time since 2008 and along with
two of the Sims brothers, Suliasi Vunivalu,
Marcelo Montoya and Akuila Uate he leads
a strong NRL contingent. Kevin Naiqama
will captain the side again as Fiji look to
repeat their efforts from 2008 and 2013,
where they finished in the semi-finals.
SQUAD: Kane Evans (Sydney Roost-
ers), Salesi Faingaa (Parramatta Eels),
Jarryd Hayne (Gold Coast Titans), Tui Ka-
mikamica (Melbourne Storm), Viliame
Kikau (Penrith Panthers), Apisai Korois-
au (Manly Sea Eagles), Joe Lovadua (St
George Illawarra Dragons), Henry Rai-
walui (Mounties), Taane Milne (St George
Illawarra Dragons), Sitiveni Moceidreke
(South Sydney Rabbitohs), Marcelo Mon-
toya (Canterbury Bulldogs), Kevin Naiqa-
ma (Wests Tigers), Ben Nakubuwai (Gold
Coast Titans), Mikaele Ravalawa (Canber-
ra Raiders), Junior Roqica (London Bron-
cos), Jacob Saifiti (Newcastle Knights),
Ashton Sims (Warrington Wolves), Ko-
rbin Sims (Brisbane Broncos), Pio Seci
(Nabua Broncos), James Storer (Port
Kembla Blacks), Akuila Uate (Manly Sea
Eagles), Eloni Vunakece (Sydney Roost-
ers) Suliasi Vunivalu (Melbourne Storm),
Brayden Williame (Catalans Dragons)
Coach: Mick Potter
Jarryd Hayne. Photo: GOOGLE.
DAILY TELEGRAPPH

Gamel anticipates
a Bright Future
for Bula Boys
The Vodafone National
Football coach Christophe
Gamel believes the future of
some players could be really
bright should the plans go in
their favour.
Gamel echoed this after
getting in talks with few over-
seas agents during their Indo-
nesia tour.
The good exposure after
these two games are that now
Fiji shows some skills and the
future could be really bright
for some players if they will
be called up for overseas con-
tracts as I have already talked
to few agents, he said.
I really hope that we find
good games in Asia because
Im sure that our type of play
would match in their champi-
onship.
Behind this goal for the
national team, I also have
the aim to expose and export
our players. Like that, they
will have a chance to know
what the professional way is
and maybe a big chance to
become professional foot-
ballers.
The Frenchmen com-
mended the boys for their first
game, however got frustrated
after the second game as he
was expecting a win and the
boys failed to score despite
getting numerous opportuni-
ties.
Despite that, he said, the
Bula Boys got a good expo-
sure.
The background and the
experience that the team got
were really positive as it was
a big game against Indonesia
and it was a good draw be-
cause the way we organised
and developed the game was
really good.
I have also tested my play-
ers and now I have a good
point of view of all my play-
ers.
Gamel said a lot of positive
feedbacks also came from the
fans back home.
He also apologized for the
reason if he could not make
the fans happy.
Of course the critics are
always there but I have re-
ceived a lot of positive feed-
backs from the fans back
home.
The good thing is that
the people can see improve-
ments. Even the teams here
in Indonesia were thinking of
beating us by more than five
goals, but they were really sur- The Vodafone National Football Team. Photo: SUPPLIED.
prised.
I thank the fans because
they are always pushing it in
a positive as I think they have
waited for so long to see this
kind of play from the national
team.
I always try to improve
and hope fans are happy
with it. If not, then I am sorry.
But I will go according to my
plans.
VODAFONE FIJI

Discipline Key Focus

By LUKE NACEI

The Senirusi Seruvakula

coached Fiji Airways Drua
side says he will need to fix
their discipline woes in the
round 7 match against the
Queensland Country side at
the Churchill Park in Lautoka,
two weeks time.
The side lost 66- 5 loss to
the Canberra Vikings and the
57-31 bonus point victory over
the Greater Sydney Rams.
The first game was very
disappointing. There were no
excuses we were beaten by
a good team and there were
a lot of positive from them
and we re-grouped and we
just want to win against the
Sydney Rams and win with a
bonus. And it lifted the stan- Seruvakula aiming for more support. Photo: SUPPLIED.
dard of our playing and main-
tained discipline but a win is to their standards. the team and we will be call-
a win still according to how He added the boys need to ing some players and like to
we did not play according to play full 80 minutes rugby. try other players. Some of this
our game pattern and first half Sometimes the game gets guys have been playing week
we scrambled and we came tougher, sometimes the boys in week out and we need
back in the second half and lose patients disappointed them to rest, but we are not
had some good tries, he said. with what they get on the taking the home game lightly
Just because our record grounds and do silly mistakes doesnt matter it is an advan-
from the first game and eye but we just have to regroup tage for us where we play. this
gouging the rest in this com- and maintain discipline for is the team who will really
petition we will look out for. each game. want to come and win espe-
We just have to be careful and The side is marred with cially in this staged and going
maintain our discipline and disciplined and injuries Eroni into the next rounds and the
we cant afford to be doing Vasiteri is out for nine weeks top four will be named.
those actions like eye goug- ruling his out of the season Players who have fully
ing in this competition and for eye gouging. Locks Samu- recovered from Injuries are
we just have to be profes- ela Saqiwa had minor knock John Stewart; half back Seru
sional because we are play- on his ankle, and Ucutabua a Vularika and lock Apisai Tauy-
ing against professional rugby knock on his knee. avuca.
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13th Volleyball Tournament
a Success
By LUKE NACEI
The Westpac Nadi Interna-
tional Airport Volleyball tour-
nament has been strengthen-
ing from year to year.
With its inception in 2004,
the volleyball festival commit-
tee chairman Joe Grey said a
lot of positives has been no-
ticed as they enter the 13th
year of competition.
He thanked sponsors West-
pac and Vodafone for making
the event a success.
We are humbled to wit-
ness the growth of the tourna-
ment and how it is strengthen-
ing from year to year.
Without the sponsorship
of Vodafone and Westpac,
we wouldnt be able to actu-
ally stage get-together of this
nature.
We also have noticed an
increase in donations towards
the charity that we have se-
lected for this year and that
shows an increase in the
number of participation, he
said.
Grey also highlighted on
the objective of this tourna-
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ment.
The objective is to foster
goodwill relation amongst
workers, to build network
and strengthen relationships
and collaboration amongst all
walks of life which is some-
thing so wonderful because
whilst we are at work, infor-
mation sharing and network-
ing is vital.
At the same token, we
also have a charity that we
donate funds to as our dedi-
cation of today.
However he said the tour-
nament has achievements
with it.
Certain organizations
have actually employed vol-
leyball skilled players and
through that employment
available and has been ac-
corded which is something
very wonderful.
The objective behind that
is to actually allow opportuni-
ties in every aspect.
The one-day tournament
was played at Prince Charles
Park in Nadi.
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Team Assist Childrens Home

By LUKE NACEI
The Nadi Aviators rugby
league team today visited St.
Mina Childrens Home in Mar-
tintar, Nadi.
The team with the assis-
tance of Vodafone Fiji Ltd do-
nated kids item worth $500 to
the home.
Coach Vela Tawake said
this is the first for the team to
have assisted the kids.
We have done it for clubs
but this is the first time for the
zone, he said.
Tawake also said the visit
to the home was emotional
yet an eye opener for the play-
ers themselves.
Its something that we are
very gracious about especially
being an eye opener for some
of the players here today. I re-
ally thank Vodafone for such
an initiative.
St. Mina Childrens Home
staff Salote Tupou acknowl-
edged the presence of the
team together with Vodafone
Fiji staffs.
I thank you all for the kind
donation and support towards
these kids. You giving your
time to come and visit us to-
day is a huge boost for us,
she said.
We pray that God will
bless you all in your games
this weekend. I must encour-
age you all too always love
each other and have that
team bond amongst your-
selves, she added.
Team manager Sitiveni
Vuniyayawa on behalf of the
team thanked the staffs for
giving them an opportunity to
visit the home and the kids.
The boys youre looking
at today are the ones that will
be playing this Saturday We
thank you the staffs for allow-
ing us to visit the home and
we thank you Vodafone for al-
ways supporting us, he said.

Suva Ready to Welcome

the World
Theres just four weeks to go until
Suva welcomes the world to its shores
for the 2017 ITTF World Cadet Challenge.
It is the second time that the Oceania re-
gion will host the event, after the tourna-
ment was staged in Guam five years ago.
As the capital of Fiji, Suva is shaping up
to be a special host for globes best table
tennis teens. More than three hundred is-
lands, with only a third of them inhabited,
make up the nation, so athletes can expect
a lot of sand, sun, as well as table tennis.
The event could also be well on the
way to breaking a Fiji sports record. With
players, managers, and technical officials
from over forty countries attending, it
looks like being the most diverse sport-
ing event to take place in Fijis history.
The city is well prepared to meet
the demands, with the Vodafone
Arena, which seats more than 2000
spectators, the venue for the event.
Suva is ready to welcome the
next generation of champions.
ITTF
Grace Yee.. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Krishna Ready to Win

By LUKE NACEI
New Zealand based player and Nadi
Rep, Rahul Krishna is adamant to end-
ing the 15 year drought for Nadi in the
Courts Inter-District Championship.
The 25 year old lad from Na-
vakai, Nadi said with his return they
are gunning for a win and is hoping
to make history in this weeks IDC.
I just came to play IDC, it has
been long since Nadi last won IDC and
this year we want to win, he said.
Preparation has been good;
we would like to thank the coach-
es and officials for providing us
with everything that we needed.
We follow what the coach and
official have taught us, while some
things we learnt while watching pro-
fessional soccer players videos.
The team is very dedicated to-
wards the training and I am positive as
a team we will generate a good result.
Krishna last represented Nadi in 2015.
He then went on to play for the Papak-
ura City Football Club in New Zealand .
His cherished moment in the sport
was during the 2015 Pacific Cup where we
scored two goals to secure his team a win.
My best memory was scoring two
goals in finals and making my team win
the Pacific cup in New Zealand 2015. Right
now I have no good memories o the IDC
because I played in 4 IDC and we lost all 4,
but we are eager to change that, he said.
He also hopes to play in the Pa-
cific Cup and then return back
to his club in New Zealand.
After the IDC I we go on and play
in the Pacific Cup then I will be going
back to New Zealand, to my same club
in club maybe sometime in December.
This is the 5th IDC where he
will be wearing the green jumper.
Rahul Krishna during his train-
ing. Photo: FIJI SUN.

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Sponsorship Boost
By LUKE NACEI
AAAK Group of Companies for the first
time gave financial assistance to backing
Jacks Nadi football teams campaign for
the Courts Interdistrict Championship (IDC).
The amount was not disclosed.
Company general manager Aleem Mo-
hammed said that theyre proud to be as-
sociated with the Nadi Football Association.
Nadi is our district team and its im-
portant that we rally behind them since
its very crucial for our business, he said.
We hope the Nadi team defies all odds and
win the IDC. The last four years Nadi made it
to the finals three times but we hope that they
can pull the rabbit out of the hat this time.
We wish the Nadi team all the best in the IDC.
Nadi FA president Javed Ahmed
was grateful with the timely assistance.
They will be our co-sponsor and were happy
for their kind sponsorship to cover our expenses.
Well do our best to bring the IDC title home
but it wont be easy because other teams are
equally good and it will be a tough battle.

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Waranivalu Ready to Prove his Worth

The Vodafone National Football team is settling well in Indo-
nesia as the Bula Boys had their first training session
Making a comeback for the national duties will be Tevita Wa-
ranivalu along with six other debutants in the senior team.
The top Rewa midfielder was first called for national u17 tri-
als four years back but could not make the final cut. That did not
deter him as he worked hard to earn a spot in the team to the
Rio Olympics last year.
He gave credit to the Almighty for his selection.
First of all I would like to thank the Almighty for the power
and His will to be selected in the national team.
I have been out for some time but I was not discouraged,
went back to my club to keep on training and I now I made it to
the senior team, he said.
Waranivalu said he is ready to prove his worth if given a
chance this Saturday.
We had a good training session in a new environment, ev-
erything is new for us over here
If I get a chance to play on Saturday, I will prove to the coach
and everyone back home, and make our country proud.
Fiji FA Footballer of the year 2016 and national team mem-
ber Setareki Hughes, when asked about the game this Saturday,
also echoed similar sentiments.
Our first day at training session went quite well and were
enjoying our stay in Indonesia.
Im looking forward to the game on Saturday and if given a
chance to play, I will surely give in my best and prove myself,
he said.
VODAFONE FIJI

Kolitapa FANCA ENDS ON HIGH NOTE

Ready to
Fight

Sydney Mulomulo wins FANCA tournament. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Visila Kolitapa. Photo: SUPPLIED.
By LUKE NACEI
Visila Kolitapa is adamant to make the debut in grand way
against Anaseini Dakua at the Prince Charles Park in Nadi.
The two will battle it out in the Womens bout 42, Middleweight
division under the Canada Fiji Southern Boxing Promotions.
The 38 year old is the wife of boxer Temo Koli-
tapa who is part of the Nadroga Boxing Club.
This has been an oncoming dream for me; I have been
training for boxing for almost 17 years now. Its time to make a
name to be a world champion so it starts right here, she said.
I am calling out for more title matches in the fu-
ture as this is my debut in the professional.
Im blessed have been given me the opportunity especial-
ly where we dont see women in Fiji boxing this is to expose
boxing in sports and to help women get their strength back.
Out of all the bad things happening to women in Fiji, Its been
increasing; this is to help young girls who have been victimized
that are why Im doing this on behalf of all the women in Fiji.
In the last fight Navosa native Anaseini Dakua defeated Katrina
Singh in the Kiran Boxing Promotions at the Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka.
Shes a very challenging opponent and I re-
spect her and shes taught by her dad former
champion and its an honor as I do respect her.
This will be her sixth fight and she is looks hopeful.
Im willing to challenge any title fight that
comes my way and this is just the first. Im asking
all supporters out there to support women boxing.
By LUKE NACEI
The Fiji Muslim Sports Association in-conjunction with Fiji,
Australia, New Zealand, Canada (FANCA) has confirmed the
2018 FANCA World Cup will be held in the West from August 1-5.
This was after the association successful hosted another
year of football competition at the Prince Charles Park in Nadi.
Fiji Muslim Sports Association president Mohammed Yusuf
said this at the closing ceremony at Prince Charles Park in Nadi.
The FANCA committee has approved that next year the
FANCA tournament will be held in the West which will be host-
ed jointly by FANCA and Fiji Muslim Sports, he said.
He added that it was initially planned to be staged in Canada
but was changed to due logistic reasons.
Yusuf thanked the overseas teams for making their presence
and also the various sponsors which include major sponsor Vo-
dafone Fiji.
FMSA will confirm the venue of the FANCA World Cup in the
coming weeks.
Sydney Mulomulo Wins FANCA Tournament.
Striker Imran Shah was the star of the Sydney Mulomulo side
when he scored the goal that beat Brisbane 1-0 in the Vodafone
FANCA International Club Championship final at Prince Charles
Park, Nadi.
This was just 21 minute to the start of the game when he
ransacked a low shot that caught Brisbane goalkeeper Moham-
med Riyaz slumbering.
Jubilant Sydney Mulomulo coach Abdul Hussain said that
they have been waiting for this moment.
Ive no words to express what were feeling right now, he
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The boys havent only made me proud but also the little vil-
lage of Mulomulo. We played Brisbane and we were far better.
We came with a plan and it paid off.
Sydney Mulomulo fielded former Rewa rep Besty Ali, Abdul-
lah Aiyaz, Charles Mandy and goalkeeper Mohammed Shafim.
Trailing 1-0 Brisbane applied pressure as they looked for the
equaliser. There were several heated confrontation and in the
49th minute Irshad Rahim was given the marching order after
he copped his second yellow card in the match. Referee Phul
Singh kept a tight control of the final.
Brisbane coach Shannun Khan was gracious in defeat as he
praised Sydney Mulomulo for their fine effort.
Mulomulo played amazingly well and it could have gone ei-
ther way but they deserve the win. We had a lot of injuries and
it was a shame that we couldnt make it three years in a row.
In the semi-finals, Brisbane edged out Maigania 4-3 on pen-
alty shoot-out after both team were scoreless at full time.
In another epic battle Sydney Mulomulo beat Nadi 6-5 in an-
other penalty shoot-out.
AWARDS
Tournament Rookie- Abdullah Aiyaz (Sydney Mulomulo),
Most Disciplined Team Lokia, Best Dressed Team- Valelevu,
Golden Gloves Mohammed Shafim (Sydney Mulomulo), Gold-
en Boots Award Charles Mandy, (8 goals) (Sydney Mulomulo),
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RETAINS TITLE

The Nadi Airport School after winning the zonal meet at the Prince Charles Park in Nadi. Photo: LUKE NACEI.

By LUKE NACEI
Months and weeks of train-
ing has paid off for Nadi Air-
port School having retained
their title as champions of the
Nadi Zonal Primary School
meet 2017 at the Prince
Charles Park in Nadi.
The school topped the
overall medal tally in the two
day event with 20 gold, 12
silver and 13 bronze over tra-
ditional rivals Namaka Public
School who have lost grip on
the title compared to yester-
years.
Interestingly Korovuto Pri-
mary is coming out of the dol-
drums to stick in third spot.
Nadi Airport School head
coach, Ilisapeci Cokanauto
said, they never anticipated
on winning and she accred-
ited their win to the head
squad for their hard work.
We never did expect that
to would retain the title again
this year because of exams
and many athletes were re-
stricted to exams especially
during training but had my
elite squad so depended
more on them so they made
a big difference today, she
said.
I feel proud, Im a coach
and mum and I have always
been proud of them and me
to assist them so that they can
develop and excel which has
always been my hobby.
To be the only female
coach in the Nadi District
Meet it is very interesting and
Ive always liked coaching
young athletes. The strategy
was not so serious Ive been
aligning myself to the athletics
like developing the long term
athlete development.
15 schools around Nadi
were part of the event and
showed some promising tal-
ents.
Under 14, Navitalai Ruilo of
Vuniyasi District School was
awarded the best male ath-
lete he broke the lone record
of the two day event with a
1.75 m in the high jump.
Under 14, Marisiliva Na-
beqa of Korovuto Primary
claimed the girls best female
athlete for a profound perfor-
mance in claiming gold in the
400m and 800m respectively.
Overall results:
Nadi Airport School: Gold-
20, Silver-12, Bronze-13, Na-
maka Public School: Gold-17,
Silver-17, Bronze-11, Koro-
vuto Primary: Gold-9, Silver-
9,Bronze-5, Nawaka District:
Gold-8, Silver-6, Bronze-7,
Nadi District: Gold-7, Silver-7,
Bronze-7.

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