Fiji-Focus-Issue-12-Volume-11-August-5,-2020

j FijiFocus WEDNESDAY AUGUST 5, 2020 l 16 PAGES l ISSUE 12 VOL 11 l WWW.FIJI.GOV.FJ ‘WORK Veniana Nacolarara receives her wood burning efficient cook stove from Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum at Kalokolevu Village More pictures on pages 8-9 Photo: FELIX LESINAIVALU Fijians urged to join climate change battle environmentally-friendly way of cooking their food Around 78 women residing in IJIANS living in Kalokolevu Vil- Kalokolevu Village are set to benefit after lage, almost 18 kilometres west of receiving the ‘wood burning efficient cook Suva, will have a more efficient and stoves’ under the Improved Cook Stove FELIX LESINAIVALU F ‘ TOGETHER Programme in Fiji One of the 78 women, “It is good that this initiative also helps Veniana Nacolarara was thankful to have combat climate change because it does not received the wood burning efficient cook emit greenhouse gases,” Ms Nacolarara stove and to contribute towards addressing CONTINUES ON PAGE climate change email: news@govnet.gov.fj; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS INSIDE Seruiratu: No neglect of maritime transport MEREANI GONEDUA Youth rebuilds shattered dream - 15 First local registration for mobile e-passport -14 Health bubble ‘able to handle risks’ - 13 careFIJI App ‘vital’ to contain COVID-19 -12 Quote of the week Voreqe Bainimarama We won’t be slashing the salaries of the civil servants, we need to help put this economy back on its feet and to support the people who have suffered the most Voreqe Bainimarama Fijian Prime Minister Numbers $61,650 The amount distributed in royalty payouts to more than 100 Fijians in Vatukoula, bringing to approximately $6.5m the amount distributed to landowners and landowning units around the country Tweet of the week T HE Minister for Rural and Maritime Development Inia Seruiratu has stressed that statement of Government neglecting maritime transportation is wrong In fact, Minister Seruiratu while speaking in Parliament highlighted that there is a budget allocation of $61 million for the design, investigation, construction and maintenance of bridges and jetties in the current budget “For the past two years FRA has spent in excess of $50 million on bridges around Fiji and $8 million on jetties in maritime areas “The Naroi, Moala roll-on-rolloff jetty has been repaired following the devastation of TC Harold and the jetty is now fully operational FRA has an ongoing programme to deliver new jetties at Koro, Makogai, Moala, Nabukeru, Wainiyabia and Vunisea and they are working closely with ADB/World Bank on the replacement of jetties at Natovi, Nabouwalu and Savusavu.” Minister Seruiratu highlighted that in this ‘new norm’ period, the new budget aims to show Fijians that regardless of the current situation, services and development will continue He stated that the Fijian Government is not only supporting MSMEs but also investing heavily into the Rural and Maritime Programmes across all sectors “In the 2020-2021 financial year Government plans to invest a total of $144 million in the Rural and Maritime sector This includes Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Faiyaz Koya and Minister for Defence, National Security and Policing, Rural and Maritime Development Inia Seruiratu during a break in the 2020-2021 National Budget debate in Parliament last week Photo: AZARIA FAREEN but is not limited to: $5m with the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management; $18m with the Ministry of Agriculture; $79m with the Ministry of Infrastructure; $3.6m with the Ministry Fisheries; $4.1m with the Ministry of Forests; $1.8m with the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources; and $9m with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.” Minister Seruiratu who is also the Minister for Defence, Na- Preparatory works for settlements Wakanisila, Sakoca, Tavela, Tore and Field are nearly complete and will be ready for the commencement of civil works in this new financial year This will benefit 588 households #formalisation #informalsettlements #TogetherWeCan Contact Publisher: Deborah Weiss Sub Editor: Prashila Devi Manager Vernacular: Viliame Tikotani Virendra Lal North office: Level Macuata House, Labasa West office: Level Ratu Nauliano House, Koroivalu Contacts: Suva: 3301806 / West: 6700086 / 9905965 North: 8811276 / 9905971 Fax: 3305139/3304663 news@govnet.gov.fj @FijianGovt Fijian Government visit us at www.fiji.gov.fj ing smarter.” The Minister also highlighted that the Ministry is very grateful for the $200,000 increase in the budget allocated to the Aftercare Fund “This increase will accommodate allowances for additional recipients The injection of such amount is timely and appropriate, as this will ensure that the necessary support and assistance extended to our deserving Servicemen and women will continue.” Govt removes data levy to aid development NANISE NEIMILA Premila Kumar @PremilaKumarMP tional Security and Policing highlighted that even though the Ministry headquarters budget has decreased by 2.7 per cent through the allocated total budget of $13.8 Million, it will not hinder the delivery of our ‘normal’ services “Prior to the Budget announcement, I held discussions with my Permanent Secretaries and senior officials within both my portfolio Ministries that our approach in the next financial year will not be about working harder but work- T HE Government has announced under the 2020-2021 National Budget address the removal of the data levy under the Telecommunications Act This was announced by Attorney-General and Minister for Communications, Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum, while speaking on the Telecommunications Budget Amendment Bill 2020 in Parliament last week The data levy was, the A-G said, the levy introduced last year to set up a distinct funding mechanism to support projects aimed at national development in relation to information and communication technology He explained that the revenue collected from the data levy went into the Telecommunications Development Trust Fund established under the Telecommunications Trust Fund Regulations 2016 for the continued development of Fiji’s telecommunication industry However, according to the A-G, the Government has had discussions with the telecom companies and they have agreed to continue but in different manner and to keep things simple for the telecommunications industry and support a long-standing commitment “To streamline the sector’s regulations, we have opted to remove the data levy instead increase the current 1.5per cent of the percentage revenue-based telecommunications licence fee-prescribed in accordance with the Telecommunications License and Regulations 2012 and two per cent.” “Form this two per cent, 1.5 per cent of the percentage point would be collected as normal with the remaining or the additional 0.5 per cent will be funneled into the development fund to ensure continued development of our telecommunications infrastructure and projects.” The A-G also highlighted that the budgetary allocation for this sector will include mapping projects to further clarify the black and brown spots of internet connectivity which are areas where there is no mobile connection which is black spots or pockets of unconnected areas in between which are the brown spots which have intermittent reception “These areas will need significant infrastruc- ture development, however, with these funding streams and close coordination with the telecommunication industry partners, we are confident we are able to further cement our standing as a telecommunications hub.” “Essentially, the law is that they have been paying for all these years since the Telecommunications Authority of Fiji (TAF), they pay 1.5 per cent as Gross Turnover to the TAF Fund because it has been used to connect black sport.” So, the removal of the data levy will basically mean for the additional 0.5 per cent will be directed to the trust fund which is also supplemented with the increase of 1.5 per cent to two per cent and will further develop connectivity for telecentres that have been setup around the country The Government through the Ministry of Communication has identified areas around Fiji as black spots meaning areas that need connectivity and this includes Lau, Macuata, Lomaiviti as well as a few places in Kadavu and Naitasiri For brown areas that have been highlighted, a boost will be given to improve connectivity Wednesday, August 5, 2020 email: news@govnet.gov.fj; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 “Work together’ FROM PAGE said “We are also delighted with the new and improved way to cook our meals more efficiently.” She added that the initiative also helps Fijians living in Kalokolevu Village because they suffer from the threat posed by climate change “Women in this village mostly cook with firewood, and with this modern firewood stove, it has brought modernisation into the village,” she said “This will definitely change the livelihood in Kalokolevu, the old way of cooking with firewood we had to put in six or seven wood pieces to get enough heat.” Ms Nacolarara said this is a lot more helpful as other materials such as saw dust and coconut husks can be used instead of wood In handing over the rocket stoves, Attorney-General and Minister for Climate Change, Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum encouraged Fijians to work together to tackle the adverse effects of climate change “This stove will make more fire and enable you to cook food more efficiently with less wood, so we will be saving out on our trees,” the A-G said “Fiji has a very good reputation, internationally and regionally in respect of what we can do, what we need to in regards to climate change.” “One of the problems we face is climate change It is general knowledge that climate change is caused by carbon and gases we use, that is released damaging the atmosphere It is no doubt that we also know the effects of climate change.” The A-G thanked the Inter-Ministerial team consisting of the Ministry of Forest, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Women and the Ministry of i-Taukei Affairs, together with the local service provider for donating the much needed items The Improved Cook Stove Programme in Fiji is fully funded by Korea Carbon Management Limited and the only local service provider is Kasabias Pte Ltd Kasabias General Manager Ajay Chawla added that the Improved Cook Stove Programme builds on years of learning and experience, consultations with community women groups, Non-Government Organisations and policy makers “This has lead to Fijian experts to gain consensus on the type of wood-burning efficient cook stove that will be delivered free of cost to 60,000 families who currently use outdoor fireplaces for meal preparations,” Mr Chawla said “As the local service provider, Kasabias is focusing our efforts and resources on providing community training and its proper use in every traditional village, farming community and informal settlements.” Wednesday, August 5, 2020 NATIONAL MATTERS Govt abolishes business licences FELIX LESINAIVALU A BOLISHING the Business Licensing regime will make it easier for ordinary Fijians and people living overseas to business in Fiji Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum emphasised that the Government has seen many of the developed economies there is an ease in doing business after the countries removed the business licensing requirement “The Business Licensing regime has been part of our colonial heritage, the business licensing system has proven to be quite lengthy and indeed quite bureaucratic,” the A-G said “We found that at one point in time certain municipalities used to actually ask for an application fee on top of the business licence fee.” The A-G added that the focus will be for people to register their business and once they have registered they not have to go to the municipal council or anywhere else “Of course everyone has to have a tax number and then they start off their business, as highlighted in the Budget though, there are certain areas where you will need further approvals.” “There has also been a coordinating effort through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry in respect of making sure that we get approvals done really quickly.” The 2020-2021 National Budget also states that any of the businesses or any initiatives that will attract the incentives that has been announced in the Budget will work closely with the Ministry of Economy and Fiji Revenue and Customs Service to hold hands to get those developments up and running “We have also ensured as a way of offsetting some of the revenue loss for municipal councils, because some municipal councils have actually made a little bit of money for their operating expenses by business license fees in small towns,” the A-G said “We have allocated $200,000 in the Budget to help them supplement their loss of income at least for a period of time.” Meanwhile, the Fijian Parliament passed the $3.21 billion Appropriation Bill that will see the roll out of the 2020-2021 National Budget after intense and robust debate last week This is the first full-fledged budget delivered by the Fijian Government as the world faces a financial crunch caused by the COVID-19 pandemic VILIAME TIKOTANI T HE Fijian Government has congratulated Vanuatu on their 40th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Vanuatu Fijian President Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote attended the reception dinner for the occasion to mark Fiji-Vanuatu relationship, which began in the 1860s Ministry of Foreign Affairs chief of protocol Jiko Rasoqosoqo said this started a very special bond which was strengthened by our people to people relationships “After independence in 1980, our mutual friendships has grown stronger and these are evidenced by our longstanding bilateral partnerships; Our very close interaction at at the regional forums; and Fijian President, Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote with Vanuatu High Commissioner to Fiji Nikenike Vurobaravu during the 40th Independence anniversary of the Republic of Vanuatu at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Photo: VILIAME TIKOTANI Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama with acting Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu Photo: SUPPLIED Acting top cop pays PM courtesy visit P RIME Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama this week received a courtesy call from the acting Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu Whilst receiving him in his office, the Prime Minister told Mr Tudravu that he is “filling the big shoes” of Brigadier-General Sitiveni Qiliho who left for the United Kingdom for an extensive study placement at the Royal College of Defence Studies Mr Tudravu is no stranger to the people of Fiji, having spent about 38 years in the Fiji Police Force with experience that spans across the work of ensuring law and order in the country He graduated from the University of the South Pacific with a Certificate in Management Studies, he also undertook a Management Development Program from the Queensland Police Academy; attained a Certificate in Applied Management at the Australian Institute of Police Management and he also undertook an Advanced Security Course at Daniel K Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies in Hawaii In addition, Mr Tudravu attained an Executive Masters in Business Administration from the Fiji National University Mr Tudravu also served with the Commonwealth Multinational Police Monitoring Group to the Solomon Islands - Crisis He is from Nasautoka Village in Wainibuka and is the current chairman for the Tailevu Provincial Council The Prime Minister warmly congratulated Mr Tudravu on his new appointment -news@govnet.gov.fj Vanuatu marks 40th independence anniversary our interaction in support and promotion of multilateralism,” he said “Fiji looks forward to growing its relations with Vanuatu in the future We are confident that our two countries will continue to dialogue and advance the best interests of our nations in areas of mutual cooperation.” The event was attended by local heads of diplomatic missions from the various countries represented in Fiji It was hosted by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat email: news@govnet.gov.fj; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS COVID-19 survey looks at tourism sector Fast-tracking process for business set-ups NANISE NEIMILA L Through Tourism Fiji, Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Faiyaz Koya says, Fiji has significantly realigned marketing strategies for the coming financial year Photo: SUPPLIED NANISE NEIMILA T O fully comprehend how COVID-19 pandemic crisis is impacting businesses, the Fijian Government through the Ministry of Tourism has partnered with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to conduct COVID-19 business survey This was highlighted by Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Faiyaz Koya while responding to the debate on the 2020-2021 National Budget in Parliament last week Minister Koya said the study highlighted that if international travel doesn’t resume in the next few months, 60.5 per cent of tourism businesses anticipate closure or moving away from tourism “Occupancy rates were down by 69 percent - at a time when our industry was once at its peak We know the impact so let’s focus on the fact th “Love our Locals” Campaign, as a starting point “According to a recent survey of close to 40 hotels around Fiji, the average hotel occupancy rate was approximately 55 per cent These were all our own people, staying an average of two nights As the Ministry responsible for tourism, our work plan has a new direction with four stages of Market Re-entry Each stage works progressively towards rebuilding markets and calls for a different consumer message and approach.” Through Tourism Fiji, Minister Koya added that Fiji has significantly realigned marketing strategies for the coming financial year “Budget allocation for markets are being re-prioritised and re-diverted For example, a portion of the budget for markets such as North Americas, China, and India are being redirected to Australia and New Zealand.” “It goes without saying that Australia and New Zealand will play a key role in our tourism recovery and given that Fiji makes only a small percentage of their outbound markets, there is immense opportunity for growth.” “This can be made possible with close collaboration with the industry to position Fiji as a trusted and ‘value for money’ holidaying destination and gradually opening our borders through our comprehensive COVID Safe Economic Recovery Framework.” Meanwhile, as repercussions of COVID-19 in Fiji, visitor arrivals are expected to decline by 75 per cent, this year, whilst earnings, as per July 2020 forecast is expected to reduce by 70 per cent Online platform for labour inspection data entry NANISE NEIMILA T HE Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations will be pioneering an online model of Labour Inspection Management System with the assistance of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) This was revealed by the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, Youth and Sports Parveen Kumar during the debate on the 2020-2021 National Budget in Parliament last week Minister Kumar said the system will ensure that the labour inspection conducted has up-to-date data and information, is stored in a webbased application system which will ensure that greater accountability and reliable labour services are provided to all employers and workers “My ministry will work in collaboration with the ministry of health and medical services and the operators in the tourism industry to ensure that the COVID-19 workplace and health and safety guidelines is adhered to.” Minister Kumar also highlighted the ministry’s programs that in4 cludes the Youth Feed and Nation Programme will provide grants to Youth clubs and individuals to seed fund their micro and small businesses as well as in the agriculture sector “The programme has allowed many youths, some from industries like tourism have successfully re-purposed their skillset to setup businesses of their own Or to engage in community-based food security and climate sustainability programmes.” Minister Kumar informed Parliament that sponsors of events or tournaments organised by the National Sports Commission will qualify for a 150 percent tax deduction “Even in countries where COVID-19 is active, professional sports has continued, we see a whole host of Fijian superstars back in action as the National Rugby League and the Australian and New Zealand Super League have resumed.” “They are an important and high impact contribution to our economy through remittances and my ministry will continue to support youths, as they move towards their professional pathway into sports.” Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, Youth and Sports Parveen Kumar during the debate on the 2020-2021 National Budget in Parliament last week Photo: PARLIAMENT OF FIJI OCAL and international business owners that hope to set up businesses in Fiji will now have fast tracking processes to reduce waiting time and other processes This was the reassurance made by Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Trade Faiyaz Koya during the debate on the 2020-2021 National Budget in Parliament last week “We have also taken steps to alleviate the administrative burdens and reduce bureaucratic obstacles to fast track approval processes, and letting our businesses, especially our micro, small and medium enterprises, breathe in this present environment.” “Through the Doing Business Taskforce - a collaborative group of Permanent Secretaries and CEOs of approval agencies, we will undertake transformational reforms to achieve the desired results for the betterment of the nation This includes our bold target of being ranked in the top 50 countries in doing business by 2025.” Meanwhile, the Fijian Government has implemented decisive reforms in the area of starting a business “Beginning with digitalisation of the business registration process, bringing tax registration online and now with the removal of business licensing, we have made it easier for Fijians to start a business and reduce the cost of doing business.” “The building permits process will be digitalised in one year Which means that building permit application and approvals will be done online.” Minister Koya adds with adversity comes new opportunities, through building our resilience as Fijians and steading our ship, we can come out stronger from the stormy waters that this crisis presents “By setting our vision and course beyond the pandemic, we will set the very foundation of navigating our nation to a better and more prosperous future.” “I wholeheartedly support the 2020-2021 budget and look forward to the new financial year with a reinvigorated outlook.” Wednesday August 5, 2020 email: news@govnet.gov.fj; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Minister pledges big benefits for fisheries sector AZARIA FAREEN T Vuniwaqa applauds ‘bold’ budget Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa during the debate on the 2020-2021 National Budget in Parliament last week Photo: PARLIAMENT OF FIJI AZARIA FAREEN, T HE Ministry for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation has been allocated $159 million in this fiscal year, a considerable increase over the past five years of budgetary allocations This was highlighted by the line Minister Mereseini Vuniwaqa in Parliament last week, where she applauded the Government’s bold and decisive 20202021 National Budget “The largest portion of the budget is for the administration of the nation’s core social protection programmes like previous years and those benefiting from this programmes include women, pregnant women, single parents, children, the poor and persons living with disabilities and the elderly,” Minister Vuniwaqa said “The Poverty Benefit Scheme that currently assists over 25,000 households has received an allocation of $38.3 million for the new fiscal year whereas the Care and Protection Allowance Programme that currently assists 8,366 households has received an allocation of $12.3 million,” she added “In addition, the allowance of $100 under the Social Pension Scheme will be maintained with the eligibility age remaining at 65 years with 45,898 recipients being assisted under the programme and the budgetary allocation being $55.3 million this year.” Minister Vuniwaqa adds that the expanded food voucher for rural pregnant mothers has benefitted 3,127 women Wednesday, August 5, 2020 To date, 79 per cent of all relevant beneficiaries have fulfilled the re-certification requirements and for those who have not, their allowance will be suspended from August; and if these requirements are not met by November this year, allowances will be terminated Mereseini Vuniwaqa Ministry for Women, Children and from this programme which will be maintained at $50 in this new budget year and has been allocated $1.2 million in the new fiscal year “We will continue to administer the disability allowance with an allocated budget of $9.3 million, which currently supports over 8,000 beneficiaries at the amount of $90 a month,” she highlighted She adds $20,000 has been allocated to ensure the continuation of the re-certification exercise to certify that those befitting from Social Welfare payments are in fact genuine people who are supposed to be befitting from it “To date, 79 per cent of all relevant beneficiaries have fulfilled the re-certification requirements and for those who have not, their allowance will be suspended from August; and if these requirements are not met by November this year, allowances will be terminated,” Minister Vuniwaqa said “We are happy to receive an allocation of $100,000 for the new fiscal year for the Child Protection Programme and we are also given funding of $300,000 as grants to voluntary organisation’s that run eight residential Homes around Fiji for children who are under the care of the Director of Social Welfare,” she added “The Ministry’s two toll free National Helplines – Domestic Violence Helpline – 1560 and the Child Helpline – 1325 have been allocated a budget of $200,000 each, which have been crucial in intercepting emergency calls related to abuse of women and children and providing then the necessary assistance.” The 2020-2021 budget reaffirms the Fijian Government’s commitment to gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls with the allocation of $2.9 million complemented by an addition of $2.7 million, support by the ministry’s development partners including the Governments of New Zealand and Canada, United Nations Women Pacific Partnership Programme, UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and UN Population Fund (UNFPA) HE Minister for Fisheries, Semi Koroilavesau, has applauded the Government for its foresight and support for resource-based sectors and the allocation to his ministry’s budget for 2020-2021 The Ministry of Fisheries has been allocated $15.5 million with a provision of $10.7 million for operations and $4.09 million for capital expenditure Speaking during the debate on 2020-2021 National Budget debate in Parliament last week, Minister Koroilavesau said the ministry is determined to put in considerable effort to ensure that Fijians continue to benefit from the fisheries sector by undertaking innovative, smart and holistic approaches which support Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Minister Koroilavesau highlighted the 2020-2021 fiscal envelope allows the ministry to clearly focus on three key objectives to effectively deliver tangible services to all Fijians “The first of this objective is optimizing services delivered through our 32 fisheries service centres Fijiwide – to maximize utilization and outcome, realized from the allocated budgetary provision to efficiently address short, medium and long term sustainable fisheries goals,” he said “The second objective is fostering food security, which underpins the broader context of focusing our efforts in advance research on aquaculture,” he added Minister Koroilavesau said this will increase the value of fisheries products through value adding and diversifying fish products being targeted at niche markets “The third objective is mitigating challenges through an innovative approach which will allow the ministry to identify problems, formulate solutions and adapt promptly through cost effective methods,” he said “With the allocated budget, the ministry is determined to achieve the national and international goals – including addressing poverty and hunger, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, industry innovation, responsible consumption and production, climate action and life on land and below water.” The Ministry has been allocated $3.3 for aquaculture, $2.08 million for research and development, $3.92 million for coastal fisheries, $2.64 million for fisheries and an increase in the budget for food security amounting to $500,000 and $600,000 to support Electronic Monitoring Program “The allocation of $3.3 million for aquaculture will enable the ministry to supply prawn post larvae along with tilapia fish needed for Fiji’s aquaculture farmers, and allow the ministry to strengthen its research capacity to introduce new cultured species to the sector,” Minister Koroilavesau added “The ministry provides fishing communities with ice through 24 ice plants from as far as Lakeba to the far north of Rotuma to maximize commercial value on fish and other seafood products There is an additional allocation for the continuous work on the construction of new ice plants in Koro and Wainigadru to support the goal of achieving self-sufficiency.” The ministry has also welcomed $100,000 to explore opportunities on the installation of two solar power ice plants in two pilot sites, over $100,000 for the upgrade of Lautoka Fisheries Port, over $772,000 for coastal development, $259,000 to fund start up materials and training towards seaweed, $300,000 for Fisheries Resources Conservation to support Fisheries-based scientific work Additionally, $300,000 has been allocated to Makogai Research Centre to focus on farming of selected species of reef fish, support receiving programme of giant clams and rehabilitation of turtles and $259,000 allocated to Pearl Oyster Programme to procure spat collection materials email: news@govnet.gov.fj; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS FCS changes highlighted at Mandela Day event F First Secretary at Fiji’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, Vueti May Photo: SUPPLIED IJI Correction Service’s transformative journey inspired by the Nelson Mandela Rules for prison reform was highlighted by the Permanent Mission of Fiji to the United Nations in Geneva recently The FCS reform was brought to the fore before the UN and Other International Organisations at the special commemoration of the Nelson Mandela Day recently observed Speaking at the virtual event on Vienna Based Group of Friends of the Nelson Mandela Rules, First Secretary at Fiji’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, Vueti May highlighted the reformation of Fiji’s Corrections Service from a punitive justice system to one of a corrective rehabilitation center This change follows Fiji’s close engagements with the office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights in Geneva and the Office of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) based in Vienna In December 2018, following the invitation of Fiji Corrections Service, the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer of the UNODC, Philipp Meissner visited Fiji for a scoping mission on the application of the Nelson Mandela Rules at Fiji’s correction facilities It was stated that the scoping mission was a great success which, included training programs for the Fiji Correction officers and consultations with heads of Fiji’s criminal justice system Fiji as a result was chosen by the UNODC to pilot the development of UNODC e-learning course on the Nelson Mandela Rules Mr May acknowledged the UNODC’s ongoing efforts towards prison reforms, including its work in delivering vital assistance to those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic UNODC during the COVID-19 pandemic period had also issued a COVID-19 preparedness position paper as a guide to member states Correctional Ser- vice department for the safety of inmates and their supervisors Other notable participants in the event include the Minister of Justice and Corrections Services of South Africa, Ronald Lamola, and the Executive Director of the UNODC, Ghada Waly Nelson Mandela Day is commemorated worldwide on July 18 The Nelson Mandela Rules was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015 The Vienna-based Group of Friends of the Nelson Mandela Rules is a group of 30 likeminded Member States that supports the practical application of the Nelson Mandela Rules -news@govnet.gov.fj PM: Fiji ‘will work its way out of COVID crisis’ NANISE NEIMILA P RIME Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has made it clear that Fiji will need to work its way out of the global COVID-19 crisis now by bringing back jobs for all Fijians This was highlighted by the Head of Government during the debate on the 20202021 National Budget in Parliament last week Prime Minister Bainimarama said this budget does not settle for keeping families afloat for the next few months That’s not what any leader with vision will ever settle for That is not what the Fijian people expect of us “The tens of thousands of Fijians who have already lost jobs and working hours to this pandemic are Fijians who want to work, Fijians who need to work.” “When your job is lost, you lose more than a paycheck You lose a sense of purpose You lose a piece of who you are as a person; as a wife, as a husband, as a provider for your family.” Prime Minister Bainimarama adds the Fijian Government will “not make these hardworking people whole if the Government sticks their head in the sand, hoard cash, nothing, and wait out the years it may take for this crisis to blow over” That is why, he added, the Government needs to innovate the way out of this crisis now, by getting businesses open again, and helping new businesses to begin “The Government is leading by example in keeping people fully employed Cabinet Ministers and Members of Parliament have taken a 20 per cent pay cut and Permanent Secretaries and the CEOs and Heads of Commissions and Independent Bodies have taken a 10 per cent salary reduction but that’s where the cuts end.” “We won’t be slashing the salaries of the civil servants, we need to help put this economy back on its feet and to support the people who have suffered the most.” FROM LEFT: Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa, Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Rosy Akbar, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, Minister for Local Government, Housing and Community Development Premila Kumar and Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Veena Bhatnagar during 2020-2021 National Budget debate in Parliament last week Photo: SUPPLIED Prime Minister Bainimarama highlighted that across the country, there are construction projects that are ready to begin “These are projects for which approvals have been sought and every box has been ticked, save for the ground-breaking.” “Take for example, the new Nakasi Police Station Should we not press forward with its construction and create 200 jobs that last two years, allowing those Fijians to earn a living? And when it’s all said and done, we’ve built a new police station so our children will not have to, we’ve created a source of employment for the new police officers we’re committed to hire, all while paying the salaries of construction workers the entire way.” The Government will continue with the Colonial War Memorial Hospital Project, Lautoka Police Station, Nadi Police Station, the Ba Court House, the Prime Minister’s Office Complex and other projects, the construction of which will employ over 1,600 Fijians Prime Minister Bainimarama added that the Government will continue to strengthen support to families looking to build or buy their first homes, spurring more jobs in construction and realising more of the Fijian people’s right to housing “These aren’t rich people either Many are young people, Fijians who ought to be building and owning homes of their own.” “Road by road, building by building, and house by house, every cent spent of this stimulus will help employ people, build confidence, and ripple throughout the entire economy, ultimately landing in our people’s pockets.” Prime Minister Bainimarama has called on the support from the private sector, which is why the stimulus package comes alongside the largest tax cut in Fijian history and a range of new measures to cut through the red-tape of doing business in Fiji Wednesday, August 5, 2020 email: news@govnet.gov.fj; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 Ministry effort leads to backyard garden boom SONAM SAMI T HE Agriculture Ministry’s successful home gardening initiative has led to a boom in urban and peri-urban home gardens with excess produce either contributing to precious household income or bartered for other essentials This was highlighted by the Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Environment Viam Pillay in Parliament last week while responding to the issues raised during the debate on the 2020-2021 National Budget last week Assistant Minister for Agriculture Viam Pillay has described the 2020-2021 National Budget in four words- bold, visionary, hopeful and caring “This budget empowers our commercial sector, the engine of growth by providing economic stimulus packages to incentivize entrepreneurs and employers and protect our economy during these uncertain times” He said the allocation will motivate the Ministry to work smartly and diligently to leverage the agriculture sector Assistant Minister Pillay told the Parliament that there was an increase in people returning to their villages to plant crops The ‘stay home’ policy did provide the best opportunity for people to grow their own vegetables from the distributed seed packages by the Ministry “A total of 36,495 seed packages have been distributed representing over 307,000 individual seed packets and the total utilization was $47,552 The initiative will resume in September, 2020,” Assistant Minister Pillay said The ministry will continue to source its budget allocation from the Agriculture Extension Service Programme Crops with an allocated budget of $600,000 in the 2020-2021 financial year The $35,000 that is allocated to the Home Gardening initiative will also be sourced from this allocation in 2020-2021 financial year’s budget “The policy documents were designed to fulfil the mandatedpolicy objectives of the Ministry in maintaining food and nutrition security, generating the economic growth for sustainable livelihood, alleviating poverty and managing available resources for sustainability and climate smart agriculture Assistant Minister Pillay has commended Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum for his leadership in proposing a bold and forward looking budget that will put the nation on a path to recovery and help Build Back Better Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Fiji, Korea seal MOU on renewable energy CLIMATE CHANGE F IJIAN communities will benefit through an innovative partnership emerging from the bilateral engagements between Fiji and the Republic of Korea This has been made possible through a Memorandum of Understanding recently signed between the Korea Energy Agency (KEA) and Fiji’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Meteorological Services for developing programs and projects in areas of energy access, renewable energy and climate change issues The MOU will enable the two agencies to work collaboratively in exploring potential renewable energy projects based on the list of sites provided by Fiji’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Meteorological Services The cooperation was formalised through an official signing of the MOU by Fiji’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Peniana Lalabalavu, who signed on behalf of the Fijian Ministry of Infrastructure and Meteorological Services and the President of Korea Energy Agency, Kim Chang Seob at the Chancery of the Fiji Embassy in Korea Ambassador Lalabalavu conveyed her appreciation to President Kim for his Agency’s commitment to assist Fiji particularly for the support provided towards the US$1.5Million (FJ$3.19m) Namara village Solar PV combined with Energy Storage System (ESS) pilot project which, was commissioned by the Ministry for Infrastructure and Meteorologi- Fiji’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Peniana Lalabalavu (fourth from left), and the President of the Korea Energy Agency, Kim Chang Seob (fifth from left) with Fijian and Korean officials during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding at the Chancery of the Fiji Embassy in Korea Photo: SUPPLIED cal Services in December, 2017 In commending KEA’s remarkable commitment to this initiative, Ambassador Lalabalavu also acknowledged the preliminary feasibility study conducted in 2017 on future renewable energy projects in 24 villages on the islands of Kadavu, Vatulele, Mamanuca and the Yasawa group The MOU signed is a testament of Fiji and the Republic of Korea’s friendship and collaboration that has culminated into projects in areas of social and economic development In his remarks President Kim reiterated his Agency’s commitment to work closely with Fiji’s Ministry of Infrastructure on the development of renewable Energy in Fiji in par- ticular on Solar PV combined with Energy Storage System (ESS) in remote areas, which are not connected to the national grid In this regard, he confirmed that they will work closely with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Meteorological Services on the finalisation of the feasibility study that was conducted by an independent consultant in 2017 and work towards the robust implementation of the proposed renewable energy projects identified in the report The MOU is for a term of three (3) years and it will be reviewed and renewed in accordance with the mutual agreement of the two nations -news@govnet.gov.fj Hybrid seawall helps address sea-level rise NANISE NEIMILA V ILLAGERS of Viro in Ovalau are thankful to the Fijian Government for their assistance towards addressing the effects of climate change that continues to affect their coastal community Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, while commissioning the new hybrid seawall recently, said that this initiative is an important step forward in Government’s efforts to keep all Fijians safe from the terrible potential effects of climate change particularly sea-level rise “This new hybrid seawall that we are commissioning today represents more than just an attempt to keep the ocean from encroaching on the lands that is so important to this village It also represents hope to the residents of so many villages in Fiji that need protection particularly on the outer islands.” “To build this seawall, the Ministry of Waterways and Environment used an ingenious combination of human-made and nature-based solutions to provide protection that is more effective Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama with Cabinet Ministers and Government officials at Viro Village, Ovalau Photo: NANISE NEIMILA and less expensive than a concrete wall.” PM Bainimarama said the wall is made of boulders that were acquired from nearby, which reduced construction costs, and the mangroves planted in front of the wall and vetiver planted behind the wall provide extra protection for their ability to absorb and contain tidal flows “The mangroves are the first line of defense, as they have always been in Fiji, and the vetiver is the last line.” “The mangroves will calm the action of the waves, but the mangrove ecosystem will also be an important local source of food Mangroves take carbon out of the air, protect coral reefs by holding in soil, and are home to shellfish and other marine life.” PM Bainimarama adds the vetiver forms a strong hedge, its deep roots hold in the soil, and it can thrive even in soil that has been inundated by seawater “Our need to protect coastal communities is urgent, and so we will continue to pursue naturebased solutions either alone or in combination with man-made structures This is the way we will pick up the pace to reach more communities more quickly and with solutions that have multiple benefits.” This project was completed in just four months, and PM Bainimarama was pleased to note that it arose from a Talanoa session that the people of Viro held with the Minister for Waterways and Environment “The people spoke, and the Government responded quickly and with the right solution.” “Since 2014, we have undertaken eight coastal protection projects at a cost of more than $5million In the process, we protected more than 2,000 metres of vulnerable coastal areas But those projects were primarily conventional reinforced concrete seawalls,” PM Bainimarama said This project is different, and with reduced costs and greater efficiency of these hybrid projects that use nature-based solutions, more will be done with less Viro village headman Filipe Ledua thanked the Fijian government for their intervention towards the construction of the seawall NATIONAL MATTERS email: news@govnet.gov.fj; l @Fijian Govt; l Fijian Government;l visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj l phone: 3301806 Use land around you, Minister urges youth PM joins Fiji Navy’s 45th Anniversary celebration FIJIAN youth have been encouraged to use the land around them and register their youth clubs with the Ministry of Youth and Sports At the launch of the Nasau youth farm initiative and the handing over of youth club registration certificates, the Minister for Youth and Sports Parveen Kumar highlighted the need for the youth to utilise their land because it would generate income for them to assist their families “I understand that the wide impact of this pandemic is far reaching and it has impacted communities including our young people, that is why my ministry is encouraging youth clubs to utilise unused land for agriculture purposes,” Minister Kumar said The minister called on all youth to be part of the ministry’s programmes because it would ensure that they received all relevant training along with assistance that the ministry could provide to them The event was held at the Nasau Youth Training Centre about six kilometres outside Sigatoka town Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama attended the Fiji Navy’s 45th anniversary at Stanley Brown Naval Base, Walu Bay Prime Minister Bainimarama, a former commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and the RFMF Navy Division, was greeted by members of the Diplomatic Corps, members of the disciplined forces, members of the Fiji Navy Ex-Servicemen Association and their families Accompanying the Prime Minister were the Minister for Fisheries, Semi Koroilavesau, Minister for Health and Medical Service Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete and Minister for Defence and National Security Inia Seruiratu, who officiated at the event Photos: MEREANI GONEDUA Photos: FELIX LESINAIVALU Fijians set to benefit from improved cook stove programme Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has encouraged Fijians to work together to tackle the adverse effects of climate change He was speaking at an event this week at Kalokolevu Village, almost 18 kilometres west of Suva, where 78 women received the wood burning efficient cookstoves under the Improved Cook Stove Programme in Fiji “This stove will make more fire and enable you to cook food more efficiently with less wood, so we will be saving out on our trees,” the A-G said while handing over the stoves “All Fijians need to work together to be able to understand these issues Why we are doing this and why we must play a role in it We understand why this is very important not just for Fiji, but the entire planet Earth “One of the problems we face is climate change It is general knowledge that climate change is caused by carbon and gases we use, that is released damaging the atmosphere It is no doubt that we also know the effects of climate change.” The A-G thanked the Inter-Ministerial team consisting of the Ministry of Forests, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Women and the Ministry of i-Taukei Affairs, together with the local service provider for donating the muchneeded items The Improved Cook Stove Programme in Fiji is fully funded by Korea Carbon Management Limited and the local service provider is Kasabias Pte Ltd Photos: AZARIA FAREEN Wednesday, August 5, 2020 email: news@govnet.gov.fj; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 WEST Youth grateful for assistance in trying times MEREANI GONEDUA M ORE than 100 youth in Nadroga were all smiles as they were handed their youth club registration by the Minister for Youth and Sports Parveen Kumar The two youth clubs from Naduri and Natabuta in Nadroga would now be able to access the Fijian Government’s assistance provided to youth clubs around the country through the Ministry of Youth and Sports Naduri youth club member Meresiana Matai stated that they have been in talks with the Ministry for quite some time, however, they are now grateful that their club has been registered “This registration means a lot of most of us members as it would open up opportunities provided by the Ministry of Youth and Sports for us to learn from and utilize “As it is, we have already began our club farming and the assistance provided to us will assist us in many more things to learn about farming and other initiatives provided.” “We are very fortunate especially now that we have been provided an opportunity to farm and this will not only help us with our individual goals but also assist our families.” Meanwhile, Minister Kumar acknowledged the two youth clubs for continuing to pursue with their goals during times of crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic He stressed the need for youth clubs to utilise the assistance and resources provided to them by the Ministry as it will benefit them in the long run “I understand that the wide impact of this pandemic is far reaching and it has impacted communities including our young people and that is why my Ministry is encouraging youth clubs to utilize unused land for agriculture purposes “This farming activities will reassure food security for your family families and if you plant more crop and vegetables you can ensure a sustainable source of income.” Minister Kumar said the Ministry has managed to register 22 youth clubs in Nadroga and also acknowledged landowners who have offered their land for free for this clubs to farm on “I want to thank the landowners for allowing these youths to use your land for farming This shows your confidence in them and we acknowledge you for all your support Govt help spurs single mum to succeed MEREANI GONEDUA L IFE is never easy, however, without determination and courage we will never achieve our goals These were the views and values that single mother of two Laisiana Nayasi, who was among the 13 aquaculture farmers who recently received bags of fish feed from the Minister for Fisheries, Semi Koroilavesau at the Port of Lautoka, lives by in life Ms Nayasi from Barotu, Ra manages her time on both her tilapia aquaculture farm and vegetable farm to earn an income in order to support her two children “I received six bags of tilapia feed from the Government and I am grateful for the assistance provided I have been an aquaculture farmer for nearly five years now and the income I receive from my farm is enough to sustain my family.” “I have two children and even though I work alone on my aquaculture farm, I always try my best to whatever I can in order to provide for my kids and I am always grateful that the Fijian Government is always looking out for Fijians like me.” “I have two ponds and I earn at least $3000 from one pond when I harvest the tilapia in six months and I sell these along the roadside and a lot of people buy them.” Minister Koroilavesau, while handing over 165 bags of tilapia, prawn and shrimp feed, acknowledged the farmers for their determination during this pandemic crisis He said the farmers were iden- 10 Minister for Fisheries, Semi Koroilavesau (right) during the handing over of bags of Tilapia feed at the Port of Lautoka Photo: MEREANI GONEDUA tified based on the damages sustained on their farms during TC Harold and reassured them that no Fijian will be left behind and that the Fijian Government will always be ready to assist everyone Minister Koroilavesau highlighted that aquaculture is one of the immediate solutions to food security, resource sustainability and climate change “As Minister responsible for Fisheries, I have been visiting a range of new projects and com- munities all over Fiji and witnessing at the forefront the struggles our people are going through.” “I would like to reaffirm to you that we are here for you and that no one will be left behind.” “Our aim is to increase the production of tilapia fry’s and shrimp post larvae through innovative and tangible approaches “To achieve this, the Government has increased the allocated funding for the new financial year to maximise the scope of assistance to Food Security and Com- mercial Aquaculture Farmers “This would include improved pond management, infrastructure improvement and development “To our farmers present today, the Ministry of Fisheries is determined to work closely with you With our eyes set wholly on a sustainable blue economy, aquaculture will play a critical role in achieving this vision “That’s why Government is with you every step of the way to make aquaculture farming as hasslefree and profitable as possible.” Increased local confidence in Fiji’s economy MEREANI GONEDUA T HE opening and expansion of local businesses in the country shows the confidence local business owners have on the Fijian economy These were the sentiments expressed by local businessman Ashfaaq Ahmad Khan during the inauguration of the Al-Hamad Smartliving warehouse and showroom in Namaka, Nadi “We have full confidence in the growth of Fiji’s economy and here we are celebrating another milestone with the opening of this $150,000 showroom/warehouse and office complex,” Mr Khan said Mr Khan, who operates family owned businesses, recently opened his fourth outlet in Labasa and acknowledged the Fijian Government for the recent budget announcement “It’s a budget that is creative and allows businesses to push ahead in confidence, without the worry of any health issues within the Fijian community “This has given us much confidence to invest, grow and take bold steps.” Meanwhile, officiating at the inauguration, Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Rosy Akbar commended the company for taking such a bold step and encouraged them to set an example for Fiji’s upcoming youths “Now more than ever we must stand in solidarity with our fellow Fijians and support one another “We must continue to support ventures such as the Namaka AlHamad Smartliving Warehouse and Showroom which creates employment opportunities for Fijians.” Minister Akbar said the opening of a new branch of Al-Hamad indicates Fijian resilience during a time when the world is facing an unprecedented global crisis “This is why it is important to acknowledge achievements as such because they signify our resilience in the face of adversity She also highlighted that during the recent budget announcement it had been announced that business licenses required to start a business had been removed “The Fijian Government regularly holds consultations with the business community and we have taken steps to improve the ease of doing business in Fiji Businesses, of course, are currently participating in an online registration exercise, and can make payments including business online registration with a quick turnaround time “We hope to stimulate the creation of new businesses while also boosting existing ones which ultimately will improve the Fijian economy.” Wednesday, August 5, 2020 email: news@govnet.gov.fj; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 NATIONAL MATTERS Work smarter and economise: Karan T HE Ministry of Sugar Industry will continue with its ongoing support and commitment to sustain the industry This was the message by the Ministry permanent secretary, Yogesh Karan, who also looks after the Office of the Prime Minister and is acting PS for Foreign Affairs, to staff as the new budget year began One such capital project that the Ministry will continue to pursue is the Fertilizer Subsidy Programme Government has allocated more than $15 million towards this programme in the 2020-2021 financial year and this is to ensure that the growers apply the required amount of fertiliser to their cane fields and replenish nutrient loss Mr Karan said the Ministry will also introduce the green manuring programme Green manuring is a process whereby leguminous plants such as pulses, lentils, peas, peanuts and mucuna that are capable of trapping nitrogen from the atmosphere are incorporated into the soil to improve soil health These plants will be cultivated on the same land few months prior to cane planting Since 2016, both the cane production and yield has continually increased from 1.39m tonnes of cane and 37 tonnes of yield to 1.81m tonnes in 2019 with a yield of 48 tonnes per hectare; an increase by 30 percent in yield from 2016 On average, the cane production cost is $31.00 per tonne and average harvesting and cartage cost of $30.00 per tonne About 40 percent of the cane production cost is actually absorbed by the Govern- ment through weedicide (55 per cent) and fertiliser subsidies (56 percent) Mr Karan added; “the growers are still making profit averaging from $25 to $35 for every tonne of cane which is nearly 30 percent to 40 percent gross margin after costs are met “When compared to other businesses, the growers are way much better off at cane payment of $85 per tonne So the higher the yield for farmers, the higher will be their total net income.” Farmers can benefit from copra industry revival R Wednesday August 5, 2020 posed by the global COVID-19 pandemic, Fijians in the North who previously depended on the tourism industry for their daily livelihood were now resorting to copra This, he said was because of the potential that the coconut industry had in boosting not only Fiji’s rural economy but the national economy as a whole “The minimum price that farmers receive is 15cents at the moment, when a coconut falls from the tree, that’s a minimum of 15cents on the ground,” he said To further boost and enhance production of rural farmers, Mr Sharma, who is also the chairman of Food Processing Limited said plans were in place to also further market Batiri oranges and set up a processing plant if possible “Produce such as cassava, sweet potatoes, dalo, dalo leaves and duruka are also some of the commodity markets Divisional commissioner hosts heads of missions T that we are trying to look at and they are all in rural areas,” he added Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu earlier said there were a lot of potential and opportunities available in Vanua Levu that needed to be tapped into to improve the livelihoods of rural Fijians “We have always stated from the beginning that rural Fiji has a lot to contribute to our growth and particularly in terms of our GDP and that potential needs to be realised,” Minister Seruiratu said “Vanua Levu is a more agro-based economy because we have a lot of activities in agriculture, particularly sugar, rice and copra and livestock as well “We used to focus only on copra previously but now it’s the whole of the coconut industry.” HE Office of the Commissioner Northern Division hosted five Heads of Missions and senior diplomats during a visit to the division last week The delegation were on a two-day tour of the North On their arrival, Australian High Commissioner to Fiji John Feakes, New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji to Fiji Jonathan Curr, United States Ambassador to Fiji Joseph Cella, Deputy Chief of Mission Japan Tsuguyoshi Hada, British Deputy High Commissioner Paul Welsh were received by the acting Commissioner Northern Division Uraia Rainima and his team before meeting Tui Macuata Ratu Wiliame Katonivere and heads of departments of various Government Ministries and organisations During a briefing with the delegation, Mr Rainima provided information about his role in the Division, focusing on the Integrated Rural Development Framework (IRDF) and his role as the divisional disaster controller Mr Rainima also highlighted functions of the Ministry and provided statistics of critical needs for water supply, rural roads and other infrastructure He also provided a detailed briefing on the challenges faced by the division during their operations for Tropical Cyclone Harold and COVID-19 “Discussions also focused on rural to urban drift, abundance of natural resources, arable land that is underutilised, economic ventures by companies and others,” Mr Rainima said The delegation visited non-governmental organisations (NGOs), Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre and the Soqosoqo Vakamarama They also visited the Agriculture Research Station in Wainigata, Savusavu, and met members of the business communities and tourism stakeholders in Labasa and Savusavu Mr Rainima also held discussions with the visiting diplomats on provisions of resources for disaster management and disaster risk reduction -news@govnet.gov.fj -news@govnet.gov.fj From left, Minister for Rural and Maritime Development Inia Seruiratu, Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Environment Mahendra Reddy and Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama during the launch of the edible oil mill and the coconut cooking oil In Savusavu last month Photo: NANISE NEIMILA URAL farmers in the North can easily earn an income to support their families through copra, with each coconut selling at a minimum price of 15 cents Fiji Coconut Millers Private Limited chairman Raj Sharma said copra has been a traditional commodity produced in Savusavu and rural farmers in Cakaudrove could benefit from its revival Mr Sharma said that the company made more than $1million in loss following the aftermath of TC Winston, but in the last two years, Government had injected over $1million for the planting of coconuts in the Cakaudrove province Currently, the company collects copra, nuts, and green coconuts and distributes coconut palms to rural farmers in Cakaudrove Mr Sharma said with the challenges -news@govnet.gov.fj 11 FijiFocus j WEDNESDAY AUGUST 5, 2020 l 16 PAGES l ISSUE 12 VOL 11 l WWW.FIJI.GOV.FJ Unity Message Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Rosy Akbar (second from left), and Indian High Commissioner to Fiji Smt Padmaja (third from left) with religious leaders during the unveiling of the Swami Vivekanada’s bust at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Indian High Commission, Suva Photo: RONAL DEO Minister tells of Swami’s values, teachings RONAL DEO “ ARISE, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.” Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Rosy Akbar highlighted the slogan of Swami Vivekananda, while unveiling the Bust of the Indian Hindu monk and officiated at Celebration of Constitution Day and Campaign on Citizens Duties Minister Akbar pointed out Swami Vivekananda’s essential message of unity of all religions “Many times we fail to understand ourselves, Most of us worry about what oth- ers will think about our failures We forget about self-satisfaction” Minister Akbar further added that when it comes to teaching of values to our children, parents must never shift their parental responsibilities to teachers Minister Akbar stressed that Swami Vivekananda had a very short life who died at the age of 39, however, through his teachings he left a huge impact “In his own words - “Education is not the amount of information that is put into your brain and runs riots there, undigested all your life We must have life-building, man- making, character-making, assimilation of ideas.” Minister Akbar said education was the one possession that a person will carry with them for the rest of their lives as it cannot be stolen and cannot be taken away “Swami Vivekananda, himself, was well educated and took the time to gain knowledge in various fields including social sciences to arts, religion, philosophy and literature,” she said However, the Minister said education to him was not just the collection of information He believed that education should be life-giving and character building - it is what moulds you as a person “Parents, guardians and teachers - you have a precious part to play here, in the education of our children.” Meanwhile, Minister Akbar, while speaking in Parliament during the debate on the 2020-2021 National Budget last week, has welcomed the allocation to the Ministry The Ministry has been allocated a total of $450.6 million in the 2020-2021 Budget and Minister Akbar says this will enable the ministry to continue building a knowledgebased society tIsry dOr kI koiv3-19 sh[8t[ m[nv tSkrI pr ivc[r ivm9] koiv3-19 ky i9k[r Ek V8iKt kI m~T8u hue] nsomo j>mInm[ilko\ ko a[@vI ro8L2I fIjI 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s7I sdS8o\ ko es p=4[lI my\ 9[iml hony aOr 8ogd[n dyny ky ilE 6N8v[d dyn[ c[ht[ hU{"| s\sidE SpIk[ ny bj2 tY8[r krny ky ilE a5]-V8vS5[ m\t=I ko 7I 6N8v[d id8[ aOr kh[ ik 8h bhut #I@ bj2 hY| bj2 ko 7[rI sm5]n iml[ hY| Noda Viti VULA I SENIDRALA VUKELULU, NI OKOSITA, 2020 - KA 12 NI TABANA - KA 11 NI VOLA Na tabua se kamunaga na ulu ni noda iyau na itaukei e Viti E vakaraitaka ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama e Palimedi ni rauta ni 136 na tabua sa na tekivutaki kina na sitoa ni volitaki tabua ni Tabacakacaka ni iTaukei Vakadeitaki tiko na qaravi ni kawa iTaukei VILIAME TIKOTANI N A tabua se kamunaga na ulu ni iyau ni kawa iTaukei e Viti Na kena sa tekivu kunei ena yabaki 2015 eso na tabua lasutaki e Viti sa bibi kina na kena yadravi vakavinaka ena Tabacakacaka iTaukei “Na kena yadravi na iyau bibi oqo ni kawa iTaukei me kua lutu na kena itagede sa basika mai kina na vakasama dua na kena sitoa ena Tabacakacaka iTaukei,” kaya o PM Bainimarama Era sa mai sikovi kina e 1171 na veidelaniyavu e Viti na vakailesilesi ni Tabacakacaka I Taukei ena nodra vakasalatakia na itaukei me kakua ni vakayagataki na tabua lasutaki Ena yabaki 2016 sa mani vakatura kina na Matanitu me sa dua na sitoa ni volitaki Tabua ni Tabacakacaka iTaukei ka me vakailavotaki mai na Matanitu Ena yabaki 2017 a laki kau mai kina mai Niusiladi e 146 na tabua ka sa mani maroroya e 10 na tabana ni veika e tu wavoliti keda me ka ni vakadidike Kaya o PM Bainimarama ena Palimedi ena nona sauma tiko na taro mai na ito ni veisaqa ni 136 na tabua esa na tekivutaki kina na sitoa ni volitaki tabua ena Tabacakacaka ni iTaukei Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni sa vakayacori oti na veitalanoa kei na vanua vaka kina kei ira na veitabana vakamatanitu era sema mai kina “Na $50,000 ka sa votai mai ena ituvatuva vakailavo ni 2020-2021 e na vagolei ena kena qaravi na sitoa ni tabua,” kaya o PM Bainimarama Kuria o PM Bainimarama ni sa volai tiko edua na ivola dusidusi (policy paper) me baleta na dola ni sitoa ni tabua Ka na qai kacivaki tiko vakamalua Vakamacalataka talega ko PM Bainimarama na kena sa lailai sobu na ivotavota ni turaga ni koro ena ituvatuva vakailavo oqo Na lutu ni votavota ni ilavo se allowance ni turaga ni koro e baleta ni sega ni dua na ilavo e votai mai me baleta na nodra vuli na turaga ni koro Na allowance ni Turaga ni Koro e dau wase tiko vakarua Na imatai ni iwasewase oya na $100 dua na vula “Na ilavo ni nodra vuli na turaga ni koro ese mai tiko vakawawa ena gauna oqo me tokona na noda bula vinaka tale mai vakailavo eda lako curuma tiko ena gauna oqo,” kaya o PM Bainimarama Sa mai vakadonui ena ituvatuva vakailavo ni 2020-2021 ena Palimedi ena yakavi ni Lotulevu na ika 30 ni siga ni vula Jiulai 2020 email: news@govnet.gov.fj; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI PM: Na veiliutaki e yavutaki ena loloma SOLO LEWANAVANUA V AKABIBITAKA ena nona vosa o Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama ena vuli ni veiliutaki vakavanua ka vakayacora na Tabacakacaka iTaukei mai Nadave ni veiliutaki e yavutaki ena loloma “E yavutaki ena loloma ia e kena usutu na veiqaravi sa matata saka tu vei keda.” Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni sa rui bibi kina na vuli me vakararamataka na vakasama Ia edua e tiki ni veiliutaki na vakatulewa kei na dei ni lewa.” Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni kilai vinaka tiko ni dua na gauna a veiliutaki tiko ena mataivalu “Na veiliutaki saka oya edau caka saka kina na vakatulewa.E tiki ni bula vakamataivalu na vakatulewa.” “Na vakataulewa kei na muri lewa Na veiliutaki ena mataivalu e vakayavutaki ena itutu Ena maumau na nomui itutu kevaka era sega ni doka na nomu vakatulewa o ira na lewe ni mataivalu.” Kaya o PM Bainimarama kevaka e veilecayaki na nomu vakatulewa ka sega so ni matau se malumalumu se sega so ni savasava era na beci iko na lewe ni mataivalu “Ena beci na lewa kera raica na turaga kei na marama ni sega ni dodonu na nomu veiliutaki.” “Ena rogoci na lewa ia ena sega saka ni dokai Na veidokai ena vakauqeta na cakacaka vata ka na rawa kina na IVAKALELEKA NI ROGO VEIVUKE ENA NODRA KANA NA GONEVULI ERA sa veivuke tiko na soqosoqo na Sangam ena nodra vakani na gonevuli ena noda vanua ka sotava tiko na dredre vumai ena COVID-19 Era vakasaqara tiko na kakana ka veivuke kina na gonevuli ena veikoronivuli kece ka manidiataki mai na soqosoqo na Sangam ka tiko na levu ni wiliwili ni gonevuli era qaravi ena veivuke oqo ena 7000 Levu na gonevuli era vumai ena vuvale era sa sotava na dredre ni sega ni cakacaka o tama se o tina baleta na COVID-19 Sega ni vakilai walega ena Mua-i-Ra me vaka ni vakila kece tiko ena veiyasai Viti ena gauna era sogo bisinisi kina na itaukei ni bisinisi baleta na leqa oqo ka tetevi vanua levu yani Ia edua na cakacaka veivakakurabuitaki ni solio tiko na veivuke ena loloma dina kei na kauwai me baleta na bula ni gonevuli kei na nodra qarauni mera qaravi vakavinaka merawa ni qarava kina vakavinaka ka mana na nodra vuli Sa vakavinakataka na Minisita ni Vuli ko Rosy Akbar na nodra veivuke na veimata soqosoqo ni lewenivanua me vakai Sangam ka uqeti ira na lewenivanua mera veitauriligataka vata kei na nodra veiosoqosoqo ni veivakavauta me rawa ni semati tikoga kina na veiqaravi ni vuli ni bibi na nodra bula na gonevuli Ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama ena vuli ni veiliutaki vakavanua ka vakayacora na Tabacakacaka iTaukei e Nadave, Tailevu iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI veika lelevu ena noda vanua,” kaya o PM Bainimarama Kaya na turaga na iliuliu ni Matanitu ni iliuliu vinaka ena dau cakacaka vinaka ka vukei ira na lewenivanua me cakacaka vakaukauwa na nodra veilomani ena nodra itavi Kaya vei ira na lewe ni vuli ni veiliutaki vakavanua e Nadave ko PM Bainimarama ni levu na ka vou era na vulica, ia na dina ena qai cakacakataki ena noda veitikotiko kei na noda veikorokoro “Eso na itavi eda na sega ni kilai levu kina ka so na itavi ena sotavi kina na dredre “Na iliuliu dina e na basika tiko mai vua e na veigauna na yalo loloma se na ‘compassion’.” Vakabibitaka o Paraiminisita Bainimarama na vosa e tolu na service se veiqaravi, na duty na nomu itavi kei na compassion na nomu yalo loloma “Dua saka na veitalanoa au sa raica wavoki tiko vei keda na veiliutaki na lailai saka ni noda loloma vei ira eda veiliutaki kina,” kaya o PM Bainimarama “Sa laurai votu na dredre ni itosotoso ni lewenivanuani levu veikeda na veiliutaki e yali vei keda na veitalanoa oya.” “Na ivola ni loloma e tiko e lomamu ke yali e na sega sega bau na yaga ni nomu veiliutaki,” kaya o PM Bainimarama VULI NI GUNU WAI SAVASAVA MAI VIWA Laki solia nodra sitiviti e lewe 42 na lewe ni yanuyanu o Viwa mai Tailevu na minisita ni Tabacakacaka ni Bula o Vuniwai Ifereimi Waqainabete ena ika 22 ni Jiulai 2020 Na vuli oqoe e vakatura maina Matabose ni Bula e Vuravura ena levu ni mate e veitauvi tiko ena gunuvi ni wai duka Era vakaitavi ena vuli na vakailesilesi ni Tabana ni Bula ena iWasewase e Loma oya o ira na nasi kei na Dauraibula Marautaka o Minisita ni Bula non alai sogota na vuli bibi oya mai Viwa ena tikina o Bau ena yasana o Tailevu “Dua na siga marautaka vei keitou na siga ni kua ni keitou sa mai vakacavara saka tiko nodatou vuli “ “Au vakavinavinaka talega vakalevu ni sa mai vakacavati talega kina e na vuli a qaravi tiko ena tikina o Namara Ka sa mai vakacavari tiko ena nodatou yanuyanu vakaturaga “Au vakavinavinaka talega ni oti na nodatou veitalanoa oya tou sa tekivu veisemati tiko ena veitabana ni matanitu ena sagai tiko na veika e baleta na medatou wai.” Tauca nona vosa ni vakavinakavinaka vua na Minisita ni Bula kei ira na vakailesilesi na Turaga na Roko Tui Viwa ko Ratu Ravuama Komaisavai “E levu na ka keimami sega ni kila tu keimai sa qai taura rawa Keimamai sa cakava tug a vakaveitalia na gunuwai.” “Na duka ni wai, na salasala ni wai , na gauna eliu sada gunu wai tuaga vakaveitalia.” “Ni oti na vuli ni kua sa dua na rai vou keimami raica me keimami gunuva na wai savasava,” kaya o turaga na Roko Tui Viwa VATAVATA ENA MONALIVALIVA Na Minisita ni Vuli, ko Rosy Akbar, ivola tudei ni Tabana ni Vuli, Susan Kiran, Vukevuke ni Vunivola tudei Timoci Bure kei ira na iliuliu ni veimata vakabauta iTaba: FELIX LESINAIVALU Veisiko vei ira na liuliu ni veimatavakabauta SOLO LEWANAVANUA E RA sikovi na liuliu ni veimatavakabauta na Minisita ni Vuli, Rosy Akbar me baleta na itekivu ni vuli ena ikarua ni wasewase ni vuli Laki veitalanoa kina ko Minisita Akbar me vaka ni 90 na pasede na koronivuli ena noda vanua e taukeni mai vei ira na veimatavakabauta kei ira na veisoqosoqo ni lewenivanua Ratou veitomani ena lakolako oqori na Vunivola tudei ni Tabana ni Vuli, Susan Kiran, Vukevuke ni Vunivola tudei Timoci Bure ka ratou laki veitalanoataka na dredre era sotava na veikoronivuli baleta na leqa ni veitauvi ni mate na COVID-19 Vakavinakataka na Minisita ni Vuli na nodra veitokoni na veimatavakabauta ena vei koroinivuli era qarava ena kena sasagataki me tekivutaki tale na vuli Vakadreti ira na Minisita ena nodra veisusu vinaka vei ira na gonevuli mera yaco mera tamata bula ka yaga ena veigauna mai liu Laki vakaraitaka ko Minisita Akbar ni sa veisoliyaka na matanitu e 40 na pasede na veivuke ni matanitu vei ira na vei koronivuli ena qai kuria na 60 na pasede ena ika walu ni macawa ni karua ni wasewase ni vuli Vakadreta ko Minisita ni Vuli ni sega ni na musu na isau ni qasenivuli baleta ni sa vakadeitaka tiko na matanitu na kedra isau na veiqaravi vakavuli ena veikoronivuli ia mera vakaraitaka na nodra manidiataka vinaka na ilavo ni qasevuli Era solia na nodra veitokoni na veimata ni veimatavakabauta ena nodra veitalanoa kei na Minisita ka dua na nodra kauwai levu ka tokona talega na rai oqo na Minisita oya na nodra bula ni qaravi vinaka na gonevuli ena gauna ni dredre vakailavo oqo Oqo na kena vakaurautaki vei ira na veitokoni kei na veivuke ena veigaunisala kece saraga era gadreva mera qaravi kina Vakaraitaka na Minisita na nodra vakavinavinakaka kivei ira na ivakakesilesi ni veimatavakabauta ena nodra duavata kei na veitokoni ena qaravi ni vuli ERA mai tavoca edua na vatavata vou ni veitalanoa ena monalivaliva na Minisita ni Bisinisi, Veivoli kei na Saravanua Faiyaz Koya Na vatavata oqori e kainaki ni na vukei ira na saravanua mera veitaratara mai kei Viti ka vukea na kena makete taki na noda Viti ena vuravura ni saravanua Na ‘PayNowStayLater’ edua na vukevuke vou ni makete taki kei na volitaki ni saravanua mera rawa ni vakaraitaka rawa mai na nodra gagadre ena isau vinaka kei na vanua se otela vinaka era vinakataka mera maio vakacegu kina nib era nira gole mai mera mai vakayagataka Oqo eda na vukevuke vou ka na vukea na saravanua ena noda vanua ka solia edua na isau vinaka vei ira na lewei vuravura era via gade mai ki Viti Vakaraitaka tiko na Minisita ni levu tiko na vakatataro kei na vakatitiqa me baleta na saravanua me vaka ni sogo tiko na veilakoyaki ena waqavuka,ia oira na saravanua era kila nira dau lako mai I Viti era dau marautaka nodra gade ka veisotari vinaka na nodra volivoli ena makete ni saravanua kei na veika era dau mai marautaka ena noda vanua, baleta ni sa tiko oti na veivakabauti ni saravanua naba dua etiko ena noda vanua Na vatavata vou oqo evukea saraga na kena vakatetei se tokoni na veimaliwai kei na veiwekani vinaka ena saravanua ena noda vanua - VILIAME TIKOTANI Vukelulu, ni Okosita, 2020 email: news@govnet.gov.fj; @FijianGovt; Fijian Government; visit us @ www.fiji.gov.fj phone: 3301806 TUKUTUKU MAI NA VEIYASAI VITI ‘Lagiti na ituvatuva vakailavo’ VILI TIKOTANI E kaya na turaga na iliuliu ni Matanitu ko Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama ena Palimedi ena siga Moniti na ika 27 ni Jiulai 2020 ni iwalewale e vakayagataka na Matanitu ena ituvatuva vakailavo vou oqo – eratou sega sara ga ni taura rawa vakalailai na ito ni veisaqa Sa kerei ratou na ito ni veisaqa o PM Bainimarama ena Palimedi me ratou wilika na ripote kece mai na baqe ni vuravura se World Bank kei na Matabose kei Vuravura kei na IFC ena nodratou cavuikalawa “Koya gona esa dodonu me ratou yadra mai ka kila na veika e vakayacori tiko.” “E dina ni yaco tiko na veitauvi ni mate sega na kena iwali, e solia mai na Matabose kei Vuravura na veivakadonui kei na duavata ena cavuikalawa ni Matanitu o Viti,” e kaya o PM Bainimarama Kuria na iliuliu ni Matanitu ni sa levu talega na lewei Viti e vakacaucautaka mai na ituvatuva vakailavo oqo Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni dina ni vakadomobula na iwiliwili ni kisi vovou oqo era sa duavata na veimatanitu kei na veivanua me vakabulabulataka na nodra bula vakailavo Kaya na turaga na Paraiminisita ni sa vakayagataka tiko na veimatanitu e vuravura ena nodra ituvatuva vou vakailavo e ‘tirilioni’ na dola eso na matanivika e da se qai raica vakadua E taroga o PM Bainimarama se cava beka na vuna? Kaya o koya ni sa rawa vei ira na iliuliu lelevu ni vei matanitu ena noda vuravura me kila na ka eratou sega ni kila rawa eso na lewe ni ito ni veisaqa, ni oqo e rawa ni bula vakailavo dredre duadua ena noda vuravura Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni sa levu era tokona na nona vosa oka kina na Matabose kei Vuravura “Era sa vakaraitaka mai nodra veitokoni na veitabana vakaoqo ekara tiko kina na kena dau dina ni bula vakailavo.” “E tiko nodra timi e dikeva tiko na veika e cakava o Viti ka sa vakabauti Viti.” “Oya na vuna era tu vata kina kei Viti ena sotavi ni matetaka oqo,” e kaya o PM Bainimarama ‘O Viti me sagai koya laivi mai na matetaka na COVID-19’ VILI TIKOTANI V Sa vakarawarawataka na Matanitu na tekivutaki ni bisinisi vei ira na lewenivanua me kakua ni kerea na laiseni ni vakacicivaki bisinisi iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI Vakarawarawataki na caka bisinisi e Viti NANISE NEIMILA N A lewei Viti kece se dau ni bisinisi mai valagi era via vakaduri bisinisi e Viti edaidai esa vakarawarawataka na Matanitu na nodra via mai caka bisinisi Oqori na veivakadeitaki e tukuna na Minisita ni Veivoli, Saravanua, kei na Bisinisi o Faiyaz Koya ena nona vosa tiko e Palimedi me baleta na ituvatuva vakailavo ni 20202021 “Keitou sa taura eso na ikalawa me vakarawarawataki kina na vakaduri bisinisi e Viti ka kauta laivi na veika e dau ivakatatao tu eliu ni nodra via mai caka bisinisi na kena dau ena noda vanua Vakauasivi o ira na via caka bisinisi lalai kei na kena e toka ena veimama.” “E dua na timi ni vunivola tudei kei na manidia ni vanua ni cakacaka e nodra tasi me vakayacora na veiveisau me vakarawarawataka na vakaduri bisinisi e Viti,” e kaya o Minisita Koya “Qoka e wili kina na takete doudou me da yacova - na ika 50 ni vanua e vuravura ni caka bisinisi ena 2025 Ia sa vakayacora na Matanitu eso na veiveisau ena kena tekivutaki edua na bisinisi.” “Oya me tekivu ena digitilisation ni nona rejisita e dua e via vakaduri bisinisi, sa rawa kina ni rejisita ena monalivaliva baleta na ivakacavacava, ka kauta laivi na laiseni ni caka bisinisi, sa rawarawa kina ka sau lailai na isau nivakaduri bisinisi ena noda Viti,” kaya o Minisita Koya “Na ivola tara ni tara vale ena digitalise ena loma ni dua na yabaki Kena ibalebale ni ivola kerekre ni ivola tara ni tara vale ena vakayacori ga ena mona livaliva.” Kaya o Minisita Koya ni gauna bolebole eda sotava e dolava vei keda eso na katuba vou meda vakatovolea yani meda sokotaka kina noda waqa ena wasawasa voravora me vaka eda vakila tiko oqo Tara vou na kelikeli ni wai e Koronivia Na i yaya ni vuli ka tawani kateni tu oqo ena kena vakarau usani yani ki Kadavu vei ira na koronivuli ka vakacacani ena cagilaba ko Harold iTaba: NANISE NEIMILA Toso na cakacaka ni kena tara na i kelikeli ni wai vou e Koronivia iTaba: VAKARAUTAKI ILISAPECI TUIVALE E RA sa marautaka na lewenivanua era vakaitikotiko mai Koronivia ena taudaku kei Nausori na kena mai tara oti na nodra kelikeli ni wai vou Oqo ena vukea vakalevu na nodra bula ena veisiga vakauasivi ena gauna edau taubisa kina na lagi ka dau Vukelulu, ni Okosita, 2020 luvuluvu rawarawa toka na nodra gaunisala kei na salasala ni wai Era vakavuna talega na luvuluvu oqo na nodra sega ni vakayagataka eso na lewenivanua mera vakayagataka na salaniwai vakarautaki me baleta na gaunisala kei na batini gaunisala ka dau laki luvu kina na nodra gaunisala kei na loma ni tikotiko ena vanua oqo Usani na i yaya ni vuli ILISAPECI TUIVALE E RA vakauta na Tabana ni Vuli eso na iyaya ni veiqaravi ni vuli me nodra na veikoronivuli era tiko ena yanuyanu ko Kadavu, Beqa kei Vatulele Oqo e salamuria tiko ga na sasaga ni tabana me vakacokotaki ira tale na koronivuli ena veivanua oqo me vaka nira vakila saraga vakalevu na kaukauwa ni Cagilaba ko Harold Vakaraitaka tiko na Minisita ni Vuli Rosy Akbar ni sega ni dua na gonevuli se koronivuli ena vakuwai ena qaravi ni vuli mai na tabana ni vuli Sa uqeti ira kina na ivakalesilesi ni nona tabana mera vakayacora kece na veiusayaki ni yaya ni vuli ni na veivanua e gadrevi kina ni sabera ni tekivu na vuli O Kadavu, Vatulele kei Beqa era vakila na koronivuli mai keya na vakacaca ni Cagilaba ko Harold AKAMATATATAKA o Paraiminisita Voreqe Bainimarama ni dodonu vei Viti me sagai koya laivi mai na matetaka oqo na COVID-19 ena kena kau lesu mai na nodra cakacaka na lewei Viti Kacivaka oqori ena Palimedi, o PM Bainimarama ena veitalanoa me baleta na ituvatuva vakailavo ni 2020-2021 Kaya na turaga na iliuliu ni Matanitu ni sega ni na cegu na matanitu ena nodra vukei na veimatavuvale ena loma ni vica walega na vula “Qoka e sega ni ka era namaka vei keitou na lewenivanua e Viti.” “Na tini na udolu na tamata cakacaka era sa vakayalia na nodra cakacaka ena vuku ni COVID-19.” “Ni o sa vakayalia nomu cakacaka e sega walega ni vakayali kina na isau ni cakacaka, E yali talega kina na inaki O vakayalia kina edua naka onuitaki kina.Ena nomu itutu vakatama ni vuvale, ena nomu itutu vaka dua ni veiqaravi ni matavuvale,” kaya o PM Bainimarama Kuria o Paraiminisita Bainimarama ni sega ni rawa nira lecava na bula dredre era rawa ni sotava kevaka e sega nira cakacaka se veisaumi, me qai waraka sara tu na gauna me vinaka kina na ituvaki mera qai cakacaka tale “Oya na vuna , na Matanitu e gdarevi me caramaka na gaunisala meda lako laivi mai kina ena leqa oqo, oya ena kena dola tale na bisinisi, kei na nodtra vukei na via vakaduri bisinisi.” “Sa ivakaraitaki tiko na Matanitu ena nona laivi ira tiko na tamata cakacka mera cakacaka tikoga.” “Na bisinisi ni tara vale e Viti era na vakacakacakataki kina e 1600 na lewenivanua e Viti Sa dodonu kina meda laiva na tara vale me tsoso tikoga,” kaya o PM Bainimarama Kaya o PM Bainimarama ni na sega ni rawa ni musu na iau ni tamata cakacaka vakamatanitu baleta ni kevaka e vakayaori oya esa na lako laivi mai kina ena noda bula vakailavo e milioni na dola ka dodonu me cowiri tikoga e Viti