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Simply Delicious
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama officially opens the new Punjas state-of-the-art Biscuit factory in Navutu,
Lautoka. Photo: MARGARET NAQIRI.
The inside view of the new $25 million Punjas biscuit factory.
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ANUSHIL KUMAR
Being the hub of the Pacific, Fiji has everything that a spectacular tropical paradise
has to offer - from private island resort accommodations, top class restaurants to
white sandy beaches, inbound tours, jet boat rides, hot air balloon rides, mountain
trekking, inland tours, eco tourism, sky diving, helicopter rides, cruise trips, scuba
diving, massage and beauty parlours, vibrant night life and a lot more than any other
destination in the world offers
The children at Loloma eagerly waiting to open their gifts while the staff of the Sofitel
Fiji Resort & Spa mingles with them. Photo: SOFITEL FIJI RESORT & SPA.
of the year.
Many of the staff experienced different emotions as
they handed out gifts to the
children they had never met
before.
After the Lautoka Hospital,
the team headed to Loloma
Home which is nestled in the
interiors of the sleeping giants
of Sabeto.
Being their third annual
visit to the home brought
about joy from the orphanage
as most of the staff remembered the names of the chil-
year round.
For me, experiencing
my first Christmas in Fiji, it
was a humbling but uplifting
experience to go to Loloma
Home and see the joy our visit
brought to the mothers & children at the home.
The Fiji Loloma Orphanage is a refuge for desperate
mothers and their children.
Loloma Home also cares for
orphans, the homeless and the
elderly.
Making a difference
The Western Charity Alliance in conjunction with Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation
has contributed again towards
the rural farming community
through their Nursery Project.
The Project started in Ba
where local farmers have
gained by receiving portable
nursery of their own to nurture
their plants during this humid
weather conditions and to
propagate seedlings for local
farming community.
This project is not only for
farmers but also for vulnerable
and destitutes in the rural community to sustain their livelihoods.
A 57-year-old farmer
Krishna Naidu from Veisaru,
Ba was overwhelmed to receive the nursery and 15 types
as a career path.
Victoria Mopio from Papua New Guinea is an example
of a female trades graduate
who successfully completed
a program at APTC. Mopio
always had an interest in a career as a professional painter.
With no formal training, her
options for expanding in this
career path were limited. All
that changed when she was
accepted into the Certificate
III Program in Painting and
Decoration.
Studying at APTC was a
good learning experience for
Mopio, who said the practical sessions taught by highly
qualified and internationally
accredited trainers helped her
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persons.
District Officer Nadi, Mr
Jiuta Waqavonovono who
was the chief guest on behalf
of the Acting Commissioner
Western said the new facility
would improve services at the
corrections facility.
Not only will it assist Fijis reputation in meeting the
UN minimum standard rule
which Fiji is a signatory to but
also it will significantly reduce overcrowding in the cell
blocks, Mr Waqavonovono
said.
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District Officer Nadi, Mr Jiuta Waqavonovono officiating at the ground-breaking ceremony for a new remand centre in Lautoka Photo: SUPPLIED.
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long term and within the context of what the market opportunities will allow.
The manual would help
farmers and planners in making the right choices of investment. It is vital that farmers
are aware of the changes and
the existing opportunities that
are shown in the manual and
they should be responsive in
order to reap the benefits.
Mr Seruiratu highlighted
the manual will also help
the Ministry of Agricultures
Crop and Livestock Extension in developing farming
systems in Fiji that will finally
result in improving total productivity and increasing Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) contribution of the Agricultural
Sector.
The agricultural sector
used to be the backbone of
the country in the past and the
biggest contributor of around
20 per cent of GDP as opposed to around 9 per cent that
are seen to date, he said.
He added the sector has
now been overtaken by the
manufacturing and the tour-
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Fiji Womens Rights movement activists march through the streets of Suva protesting against violence against women.
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A survivor of a 14-year
abusive marriage, Acalia Nai
Dakua spoke of her survival
during the turbulent times
of her marriage and how she
managed to open up about her
abusive marriage.
An active member of the
Nadi Womens Crisis Centre and pioneer member of
the Elimination of Violence
against Women (EVAW) committee which was established
in 2011 after the Fiji Womens
Crisis centre national workshop Acalia first learnt about
the womens activist group
(Fiji Womens Crisis Centre)
in 1994 while she was a community worker for the Young
monly, I could take the physical abuse but the verbal abuse
had hit my self esteem hard,
both the church and my family turned me away. When my
husband passed sway I realized verbal abuse doesnt hurt
me anymore and my children
never experienced any repercussions as I always talked to
them and involved them in the
programmes that I took part
in, Mrs Dakua said.
The Womens Crisis Centre normally organises programmes such as the Vigil
night which is mainly for
the purpose of remembering
those who died at the hands of
abusive spouses and also the
International Womens day,
the 16 days activism was the
conclusion of activism pro-
The Australian High Commission hosted a pre-departure briefing on Thursday, December 11, for the 42 Fijians
who will study in Australia on
Australia Award Scholarships
in 2015.
The Awardees will study
at various Australian universities for Bachelors Degree,
Graduate Diploma and Masters qualifications in Agricultural Science, Agribusiness,
Biomedical Science, Business
and Human Resource Management, Commerce, Eco-
By SALOTE QALUBAU
The Nadi Womens Crisis
Centre collectively made a
stand against the issue of violence against women through
a mass-march beginning from
the Namotomoto road junction to the Nadi Civic Centre
on Wednesday, December 10.
Nadi Womens Crisis Centre senior counsellor Reshmi
Singh was happy with the
high number of turnout present on the open day function.
The Nadi Womens Crisis
centre hosted an open day and
we had a good turnout. This is
when we showed the videos of
violence against women and
extensive work the Womens
Crisis Centre has done and today (December 10) we ended
the sixteen days.
We started off with a
march and I would say there
was a turnout of probably
close to a hundred people who
showed up to be part of this
event.
Females from different
aged groups, who were part
of the march, also voiced their
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Vodafones Chief Marketing Officer, Mr Sanjeewa Perera said Fijis first ever mobile
lottery service has gained a lot
of interest of their customers
since its launch in August this
year.
There have been winners
after winners since Fijis first
ever mobile lottery service
was launched in August this
year. We are glad to see happy
faces of our customers when
they are announced winners,
said Mr Perera.
The next round of pick-6
lottery has started and will be
drawn on December 28. Customers can either select their
own six numbers or quick
pick from *888#. Each entry
costs $1.50 and customers can
play more than once to try
their luck. Maybe the coming
year becomes lucky for someone on the jackpot prize of
$100,000, he mentioned.
Meanwhile, from all the
four Vodafone pick-6 lottery draws, Mohammed Fareed of Nadi is the only winner (from the second draw)
that has walked away with
full $30,000 cash while Sunil
Chand, who is the marketing
manager of Island Pacific Apparel in Nadi, won himself
$15,000 cash from the first
lottery draw.
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Mr Prakash Reddy (left) receives his cheque after the fourth draw of Vodafones Pick-6 lottery Photos: VODAFONE FIJI.
ship, he said.
It is also a proud moment
for those who have stood firmly by your side your family,
friends, guardians, sponsors
and benefactors, who must be
commended for the encouragement and sacrifices they
have made in helping you
reach your goals.
The
graduation
also
marked Fiji National University bidding farewell to the
former Minster for Education
and University Chancellor
ambassador Filipe Bole.
sweet tweets
How will you be
spending your festive
season?
Phillipa Steele
(Trump model) , Sigatoka
I will spend as much time as
i can with my friends and family at home
Mr Sunil Chand poses with his $15,000 cheque after the first
lottery draw
tive season
The graduands during the Fiji National University graduation ceremony at the Namaka campus in Nadi. Photo: ANUSHIL KUMAR.
ViliameTuimavana,
Rifle
Range
Lautoka.
Attend prayers and spend
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Attending a funeral of a
well-known person was the
first experience.
Paying the last respect of
a very renowned personality
of Nadi and Fiji as a whole,
Mr Dewendra Prasad, at the
Pinegrove Memorial Park, a
sea of mourners in black and
white came to bid farewell to
a very respected person and
the man who won peoples
heart through his jokes.
Pacific Cup coverage was
the main reason for our Sydney trip.
Controversies and dramas
were witnessed at the Edensor
Park (Sydney United Football Stadium) as tournament
defending champions Nadi
along with Ba and Rewa were
bundled out in the pool plays
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Fijis High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea Mr Romanu Tikotikoca with Laloki Psychiatric Hospital patients
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Family Christmas
carnival a success
LAUTOKA CAMPUS
AGE, LOCATION OR
QUALIFICATION IS NO
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AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
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LAUTOKA CAMPUS
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COURSES IN USP
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A non-profit organisation, the Confucius Institute at the University of the South Pacific (CI-USP)
was established between the University of the South Pacific and Beijing University of Posts and
Telecommunications, China. CI-USP is offering various levels of Chinese (Standard Chinese)
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OUR COURSES:
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Distinctive cultural workshops
- Chinese Tea Ceremony (Semester I, 2015)
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Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism Faiyaz Koya (first from left) and Attorney
General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum (second from right) with the officials of PGA during the
launch of the 2015 Fiji International tournament. Photo: SUPPLIED.
Tournament sponsor Mr Govind Goundar (4th from left) of Island Pacific Apparel with the officials during launching ceremony and handing over of sponsorship cheque. Photo: ANUSHIL KUMAR.
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Qasevakatini, Ulaiasi Tamanisai, Emori Raqata, Noa Vukica, Jale Dreloa, Nickel Chand
and Abdul Mosheen, Civic
equalised seven minutes later
as Vodafone Fiji U20 defender
Sivoki took advantage of the
penalty spot after veteran Pita
Rabo was fouled in the 18yard box.
Mateinaqara struck his
second goal just a minute after the equaliser following a
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The victorious New Zealand Fiji Football Inc (NZFFI) All Stars during the 2014 Pacific Cup at the
Sydney United Football Stadium in Australia. Photo: ANUSHIL KUMAR.
Civic players, fans and officials celebrate after winning the 2014 Kriz signs National Club Championship at Ratu Cakubau Park in Nausori. Photo: FIJI FA MEDIA.
Fiji FA announces
tournament venues
for 2015
By ANUSHIL KUMAR
The Fiji Football Association has decided the major
tournament venues for the
next season during the board
meeting in Ba on Saturday,
December 13.
President Rajesh Patel said
the tournaments will continue
to be played 90 minutes.
Fiji Fact defending champions Nadi will be hosting the
first major tournament of the
year (Vodafone Fiji Fact) as
the first round of games will
be played at different venues.
The Inkk Mobile Battle of
the Giants tournament will be
hosted by the reigning champions Rewa at Ratu Cakobau
Park while the opening round
of games will again be played
at different venues.
The Courts Inter-District
Championship will be played
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ATHLETES WITH
DISABILITIES
GIVEN MORE
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The victorious Red Devils celebrate with fans and officials after winning the inaugural Island Pacific Apparel Futsal tournament. BELOW: The hardworking tournament officials and volunteers
pose for a group photo. Photos: ANUSHIL KUMAR.
By ANUSHIL KUMAR
Red Devils from Nadi is the
champions of Fijis biggest 5-a-side
soccer, the Island Pacific Apparel
Futsal tournament, as they defeated
Navakai 4-1 in the grand final at
Nadi Muslim College ground on
Sunday, December 14.
Laced with district reps like
Shafim Buksh, Mohammed Shalmeen, William Valentine and Lekima Gonerau, the champs started
on a high with Shalmeen getting the
opener before Navakai levelled the
score minutes before the half time
break.
Experience played a key factor
which showed Red Devils playing
with more urgency and determination as Shalmeen scored a brace of
goals in the second half while the
current Nadi midfielder Valentine
sealed the win as they went home
$750 richer with the Late Moham-
the end.
We have already started working
the sponsors and officials as we are
planning to have this tournament be
played in May next year.