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GOVERNMENT’S plans to develop the mahogany industry took a positive spin with the issuance of a new mahogany licence to Sustainable Mahogany Industries.

The deal recognises the partnership between SMI and Fiji Hardwood Corporation Limited (FHCL).

Through the deal SMI will pay a licence fee of FJD$70 (VEP) for every cubic metre of mahogany logs purchased from FHCL.

Govenment also received

an upfront licence fee of $1 million upon the grant of the licence by the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama.

For the Fijian economy, the issuance of the licence to SMI on Thursday and further licences to be issued to other purchasers in due course, together with the mandated requirement of value-adding and utilisation of distinct branding, is a giant step towards attracting foreign as well as local investment, creating employment,

up-skilling of the Fijian workforce, and stimulating private sector and landowner participation

“The licence allows SMI to purchase mahogany logs and timber from FHCL,” the PM.said

“It is a first in the series of licences issued in due course to successful bidders to enable them to obtain guaranteed quantities and grades of mahogany logs from FHCL.

“The issue of licences to mahogany purchasers will

also assist Government in eliminating the liabilities of FHCL in particular those that are Government guaranteed.

“To facilitate greater returns to landowners, it’s imperative that the restructure of FHCL is expeditiously implemented to reduce its operational costs, which will ensure quicker and greater returns to landowners by way of them being given a share of the proceeds from the sale of mahogany.”

The deal progresses

the liberalisation of the mahogany industry under the Mahogany Decree.

“My Government remains steadfast in implementing the objectives and visions for mahogany industry articulated in the Mahogany Decree, which has introduced a transparent, efficient and results-oriented regime to develop the mahogany industry with regard to interests of all stakeholders,” the PM said. “It is to achieve optimal returns from the mahogany industry for the

betterment of the economy and the people of Fiji.

“The only primary source of revenue for FHCL has been from the sale of mahogany at prices set by it.

SMI is a joint business venture of Sustainable Forest Industries, Wood Product International, and Pacific Western Timbers Inc.

SMI director John Wagner said their aim was to provide a no risk guaranteed return to the people of Fiji through log revenues and employment of the local people.

Positive spinPM issues licence to Sustainable Mahogany Industries

FIJI’S mineral water is without doubt the best in the world and this was confirmed after a local company won one of the highest awards in Europe – the quality award.

Crystal Clear Mineral Water (Fiji) Limited’s brand of natural mineral water Aqua Pacific Natural Mineral Water won a Three-Star Superior Taste Award at the International Taste and Quality Institute (iTQi).

The award was received by Fiji’s ambassador to the European Union Mr Peceli Vocea on behalf of the company early this week at the iTQi headquarters in Brussels.

The Three-Star awards are given to exceptional products with 90 per cent and more of total marks.

iTQi is the leading independent Chef- and Sommelier- based organisation dedicated to testing and promoting superior tasting food and drinks from around the world.

“It offers powerful marketing tools to differentiate food products and beverages,” Mr Vocea said from Brussels.

“This is a major achievement for Aqua Pacific for its quality and can serve as a useful marketing tool for the company to promote its products on the local and international markets.” Judges are selected within the 12 most prestigious European culinary and sommeliers associations.

Best water in the world

Department of Fisheries and Forests permanent secretary

Commander Viliame Naupoto and officials measure the diameter of

one mahogany tree at Colo-i-suva.

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THE call for citizens of Fiji to ‘THINK FIJI FIRST’ is a call for the nation.

In these transitional times when Government is ushering forward reforms, Fijians and those who love Fiji must put the needs of the nation first.

We must change our mindsets, we need to think about building a better Fiji. This has been the message of the Bainimarama Government since Day One. Nothing has changed as some people claim!

We will have elections in 2014 and Government is progressively working towards that goal.

This Government has never strayed from the promise it made to Fiji and the admission that it will never be easy for us to make sound and substantial progress. However, as we look back over years, we see bridges, roads, schools, and electricity made available. When our friends turned their backs on Fiji, other countries warmly opened their doors to us. Fiji will remain grateful to these countries.

Some the progress seem insignificant but for the young farmer struggling to sell his crops, a bridge or even a new road can make a big difference. Similarly, a struggling single mother will find the provisions of free bus fare and even food vouchers should guarantee her children access to education.

The Roadmap and the Charter all spell the same thing. Developments have been long outstanding and denied all these years to our citizens. What was disappointing was to see our fellow countrymen, manipulated and cheated by an elite group for years. Sadly, this entrenched into our culture and mindset and it’s the determination of Government to change this.

As we move toward the 2014 elections, I wish to add some of the significant progress made by Government.

The increased capital expenditure budget to $525,525,100 for this year as compared to $385,891,700 in 2010 shows government’s commitment to better infrastructures and development around the country, especially in areas deprived by previous administration.

Development includes the new power 4 Hydro Scheme in Nadarivatu which cost $230million. A joint project with FEA to cater mainly for the Western Division, and to offset off-peak times for Monasavu Dam. The mini Hydro Scheme in Buca, Cakaudrove jointly funded with the Turkish Government ensures power supply reaches rural areas.

The new Udu Point Road will link 20 villages to the market centre in Labasa. Previously the remote location was only accessible by sea, and outboards cost $300 to hire. Now this rural population only pay a $20 bus fare to Labasa town. This is another achievement worthy of mention.

The new King’s Road stretch to Tailevu North has opened up the economy by facilitating trade for these vast rural communities, through greater accessibility, and by cutting transportation time by half.

The opening of Vunisea Wharf in Kadavu at a cost of $3m to Govt will facilitate transportation and trade.

These among other developments are statements the Bainimarama Government is making in building a better Fiji for all.

We have established FICAC to fight corruption and ensure good governance prevails. Reforms in law saw the promulgation of 50 or so decrees to help modernise our laws. Most are the first for the South Pacific region and has received local and international accolades.

We are committed to alleviating poverty at all levels through food voucher programs which will cater 10,000 recipients.

The initiative to support jobless youths reached a milestone this week with Post Fiji becoming the 78th organisation to partner with the National Employment Centre. The common national identity for all Fiji citizens is an achievement that has been long time coming and will go along way for the people of Fiji in bridging the racial divide.

Today we are now half -way through 2011 and there are certain elements working in the dark who feel that much has not been done to take the country forward.

This is spiteful and misleading from critics who have nothing positive to contribute. All in all, these are steps the Bainimarama Government has made to take the country forward. We, citizens of Fiji should take note of these. Let’s support the Bainimarama Government in thinking Fiji first.

That will happen if we change our mindset.

Sharon Smith-JohnS. Permanent Secretary for Information, national archives and Library Services of Fiji

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Fiji Focus welcomes your opinion. If you have comments or suggestions about Government issues please send your letters to The Editor, Fiji Focus, P.O. Box 2225, Government Buildings, Suva or email to fijifocusnews@info.gov.fj.

THINK FIJI FIRST

LET THE LAW DECIDE

Dear EditorI cannot see the reason why there is so much hype about Ratu Ului.

He is getting far too much publicity and it is time we devote our good time and energy on other better things. He is just a normal person and it should be up to the courts to decide his fate.

One thing is certain in Fiji; if he has broken the laws of the country then he will face the brunt of the law. If he is innocent as many claim then he will surely be a free man.

Our country has a lot of other more important things to deal with then issues like him.

We are facing difficult times and it is high time the media plays a more important role of helping the grassroot people get out of these problems. And the public at large are serious about it.

The media has a lot of influence on people and should start looking at their role in a more responsible manner.

And we do not have to care about what Australia and New Zealand say about us. After all when a person breaks a law in Fiji the PM of our neighboring nation finds it rather “funny”. That shows how much they care and how critical they are.

So we need to be thick skinned and go on with life.

Pita WaqaWailevu, Labasa

SPARE THE ROD

Dear EditorCHILDREN of today are really out of control. They seem to have too many rights. They are a big problem. They disobey parents; disobey authority and are a big problem in school as well.

Teachers are not allowed to give them punishment and the latest is schools are not allowed to put students on detention.

So what do teachers do if the child breaks school rules. Any solutions anybody? The only body with the answer to this problem is the Ministry of Education.

I wish we had some officials from the MOE to come and deal with the type of misbehavior our schools face.

It ranges from glue sniffing right up to smoking marijuana. Leave alone petty crimes that disturb the normal school atmosphere. This is ridiculous.

Now the situation is that if you are putting too much pressure on students to help perform in classrooms they do not take it in the right spirit and seem to make due fuss about it as well.

On one side teachers are asked to improve pass rates in schools but it would be worth thinking if there is a possibility of any such thing happening in schools.

Whether school results improve or not one thing is for sure; the number of depression and mental cases in St Giles will increase with students behaving like this.

We are not giving corporal punishment and now the story is different. We cannot pressure them either even if it is for their own good.

The MOE keeps saying that teachers should do this and that but how many times has it interfered and seen the extent of problems. I am a parent and my friend who is a teacher suffers and it is a sad day for us all.Suruj SinghBa

FNPF ISSUES

Dear editorIT is really sad to see the FNPF treating people like this. It is grossly unfair.

But what do we have in all this. After all the media has already shown us that the RBF has made the decision.

I think we should voice our thoughts and tell FNPF that this is our money and it has no right over our money. We should not be victimised. It is very unfair.

The FNPF should look for other ways of dealing with money and ways which are prudent and do not affect ordinary people.

You know what, now people who do not even need money for housing will withdraw because they have lost trust in FNPF. And many people will try to use their money in whatever way possible so that FNPF does not misuse their money.

Now the ordinary people do not trust FNPF and they will look for ways to withdraw money. Such decisions will not help FNPF and neither will it help the country so FNPF please reverse your decision and let us live peacefully.

Emosi VulaonoRa

HIGH CHARGES

Dear EditorI agree with Kamrul Dean when she wrote about high service charges. It is definitely high.

The Government must make basic services available to people and I agree they come at a cost. $2 is reasonable but $5 is way too much.

If I get something printed at a copy shop it costs me 10 cents so my understanding is that a mere 10 cent is the cost of the paper and ink.

So what is the service charge; it is $4.90 and it is too much really. I think Government should review its charges and get it to an affordable price which does not burden ordinary poor people.

Now wherever we go we are asked to get original copies of documents so it is becoming a necessity. I hope the Government does something.

Vinti LalBa

SHOW THE WORLD OUR PM

Dear EditorI saw The Fiji Focus last week and was proud to see our PM go along places barefoot ‘into pools of water and cross places on thin slippery logs. Oh what a sight!

The Fiji Focus team should get the footage and make a special documentary and show it all over the world. And the caption should read this is what Fiji’s PM does. Can your countries PM do the same?

It would be interesting. The PM has gone to places where

no PM of Fiji has ever visited and as a Fijian I am proud of what he is doing.

God bless you PM and may you stride ahead and better Fiji till the end.

Ashneel PrasadLautoka

VERNACULAR IN SCHOOL

Dear EditorA lot of schools in Suva do not teach

vernacular and this is depriving basics to the young people.

Young people have no say in this. A lot of schools give excuses that they do not have teachers but this is not a good excuse.

The Ministry of EducatIon(MOE) should have a good racial balance of teachers in schools so students are not deprived of mastering vernacular.

It is a new thing and this happens only in Suva. It would be interesting for the MOE to do a survey on schools in Suva to find out actually what the situation is.

Management and school head teachers should not decide what students learn.

We also see that some schools practice religious classes as a compulsory lesson but fail to make compulsory the vernacular which is morally wrong. We should as individuals make sure that vernacular is taught in schools no matter what

Seru RatuNasinu

FACE THE MUSIC

Dear Editor I heard about the Fiji Teachers Registration Board ( FTRB) and it would be good to learn more about this body.

A lot of teachers are being registered and there is a lot of fuss in regards to the criteria used to register teachers who are qualified.

I want to know what the criteria is and it would be interesting to know if teachers in the fraternity have the ability to teach in classrooms. This is not the case right now.

A lot of teachers who are registered under FTRB cannot teach children and this is not fair. Some people have degrees yet they do not have education units and these are the very ones who can not teach in the classrooms.

The Government gives these teachers graduate salaries and it is high time that the parents and children are given a fair deal. I hope the FTRB responds.

Anare Waqa,Suva. FIJI SUGAR IS TOPS

Dear EditorWE were once upon a time a sweet nation when we flourished because we toiled the soil to produce as much sugar as we could .

We could sustain a living. We had more than enough for local consumption and exported the extras . There was a lot of money made. This is not the same today.

We can not boast of the same today because now as we pass through the roads in the West we see overgrown grass instead of sugarcane.

Also the price of sugar has doubled.Before we used to buy two kilos of sugar for two dollars but now we are buying the same for double the price.

And I wonder if you have noticed the amount you need to sweeten your tea. Instead of using the usual one teaspoon we have to use two.

So in economic terms 2kg sugar does not cost $4 but $8. That’s what you need now - funny as it may seem yet it is a reality. We can not do much but face this stark reality unfortunately.

Govind RamLautoka

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Land lease breachedSOME State land lease holders are breaching their lease terms, says the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources deputy secretary Pene Nonu Baleinabuli, .

“It has come to light that State lease holders have been breaching the terms of their lease. This has become a problem that is getting out of their hands and we have drawn up strategies to counter this,” he said.

“This is a latent issue that is not much heard of but is happening and our taskforce will work towards addressing this issue as well.”

Government depends on lease payments to carry out major infrastructural works around the country.

“This has an impact not only to the services provided by Government but also other upgrading works are

affected.” And to curb this, a task force has been set up following a directive from the Prime Minister who is also the Minister for Lands to look into this issue.

“The Prime Minister is aware of this act and has given the directive to deal with this issue and we need to address it,” Mr Baleinabuli said.

Lease holders do not need to panic but make sure there are no under the

table deals nor breaches to contradict the lease terms.

“Lease holders can always come to the ministry to discuss if they want to add other activities to their lease such as more agricultural activities, selling their lease and other activities,” he said.

“This also leads to the ministry not being able to help lease holders if they encounter problems.”

What they say !Why do you think FICAC is good for

Fiji?

Eremasi Roko, NausoriIt is good to take out the corruption that exists in Government.

Luisa Penjueli, SuvaIt’s good so that workers act more honestly and be responsible in their dealings.

I like the work by FICAC because it will stop all these dirty practices in the country.

We must fight corruption and FICAC is helping make our country better.

Luke Ravula, Suva

It is good for corruption at all levels to stop.

Abdul Hakim, Suva

Josua Gibson, Suva

PM has given directive to deal with this issue

Saiyum opts for sheep

farmingBREEDING sheep is easier and economical than cane farming.

Those are the sentiments of Mohammed Saiyum, who runs his grandfather’s sheep farm, on the outskirts of Labasa Town.

The Selai sheep farm situated in Savusavunitadra in Wailevu, Macuata which belongs to Mohammed Gani, has been in existence since 1996 and made up of only 20 sheep stock back then.

Mr Saiyum, said Mr Gani used to produce more than 3000 tonnes of sugar cane.

“We started our farm with 20 sheep and 200 goats and we soon realised that the sheep natality rate was higher than that of goats, so we decided to sell all the goats and concentrate on sheep farming, said Mr Saiyum.

“We bought sheep from the Ministry of Agriculture and since then have used our own breeders.

Mr Saiyum, who is also an employee of the Northern Development Program (NDP) says they had received assistance of $7,000 from this program, which they used for fencing the farm.

“We’re selling the live

sheep at $6.25 per kilogram and at the moment with the high local demand that we’re receiving, we’re unable to meet this demand.

“A live sheep which we sell can cost $600 each and in a month we’re able to sell

two sheep in order to meet our needs and wants, this is more than enough for us.

The Selai sheep farm last week managed to sell 50 sheep stock.

The 183 acre sheep farm holds 80 rams and 20 ewe

and plans to expand by increasing the number of sheep to 500 by 2012.

Highlighting the possible challenges sometimes encountered during sheep farming, the soft spoken youngster said there wasn’t

much problems faced when it came to sheep farming.

“Drench the sheep on time, make sure that there’s enough pasture for them and you should have no problems with sheep farming.

Mohammed Saiyum looks down onto his sheep farm (inset) at Savusavutadra in Wailevu, Macuata province.

State to ensure mining’s sustainable growth

GOVERNMENT will not rush to get many foreign investors for our mining sector but will explore ways which companies will look at sustainability for the mining sector and environmental as well says the Department of Mineral Resources director Malakai Finau.

“Government recognises to ensure steady growth of the mining sector, it must be done in a sustainable manner, hence the three pillars of sustainability – social, environmental and economic factors must be addressed,” he said.

“There is a need to consult widely with stakeholders (good governance) to gauge issues that needs to be considered as part of implementing the necessary

policy frameworks to address the three pillars of sustainability.”

There is also a need to accommodate policies and legal reforms either through amending existing Mining Act or progress review towards superseding existing Act with Mineral Exploration & Exploitation Bill (MEEB) – which has been decreed.

“It is important to develop subsidiary legislations to provide Government with specific processes to implement principles of the underlying decree,” Mr Finau said.

“Government’s challenge, is to channel issues from all stakeholders through an integrated forum to be called the ‘Mineral Development Technical Committee.”

FIJI manufacturing and industry sector needs to start increasing its share of contribution towards the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) says Flour Mills of Fiji chief executive officer Mr Ram Bajekal.

The sector contributes 13.5 per cent, which according to him is low when compared to other countries.

“We need to pour in more efforts to make sure we contribute our share of GDP because the sector’s contribution is very low – though there are reasons for its slow growth,” he said.

When compared to other countries like Brazil (29 per cent), Russia (41 per cent), India (29 per cent), China (49 per cent) and Mauritius (25 per cent), Mr Bajekal said Fiji could do it.

Some ideas to help the industry include; continuing tariff support (small domestic market and no economies of scale), cautious approach on Economic Partnership Agreements with countries, recognition of our size and limitations when mingling with manufacturing giants, have a national focus on productivity and quality, quality initiatives, improved infrastructure (roads, bridges, electricity, water, telecom) and stability in taxes and legislation.

Time to contribute Raising the barMEMBERS of the public have been challenged to refrain from tempting or causing Land Transport Authority officers to be corrupt.

The LTA’s new theme for the month of June is “Integrity Enhancement.”

So for the month, LTA will conduct 10 workshops around the country that will include members of the community and LTA officers coming together to discuss ways of fighting corruption.

LTA chief executive officer Naisa Tuinaceva noted the new approach took into account the part customers and stakeholders played in any corruption allegation.

“We are going to do this because stakeholders are also involved with us for any corruption allegation against authority it involves our customers and stakeholders,” he said.

“We have been dealing with our officers sternly and we also need to deal with our partners and stakeholders. The integrity will deal with the corruption of our work – but we are also trying to instill commitment and dedication in customer service that is going to lift out our overall operations at LTA.”

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Security officers to operate with licence

SECURITY officers will be mandatory licensed if they are to work by year end. This as the Security Industry Decree that was gazetted in November 2010 comes into effect this year.

Security companies must also be licensed in order to operate.

A Security Industry Registration

Board and a Registrar to issue the licenses will be set up as part of the requirements of the decree.

A function of the board will be to consider and determine applications for the granting of security licenses.

The Ministry of Defence, National Security and Immigration is in the process of identifying security

training providers who will be certified to conduct training for security officers to meet standards set out in the decree.

Cabinet approved the decree on November 9, 2010 to regulate the registration, licensing and operations of security companies and personnel in Fiji.

The decision was based on the need to remove the ad hoc nature with which security companies are set up, without proper vetting or security checks .

It will also prevent the entry of dubious operators into the lucrative security market.

NICE PROJECTSPROJECT NICE (National Initiative on Civic Education), which has been factored into the school curriculum is aimed at ensuring that an entrenched culture of democratic governance exists towards 2012 and beyond.The project brings together a number of non government organizations, civil society organizations and those that are faith based to deliver civic education programs throughout Fiji.The target population is 65,000 and programs are ongoing.

END COUP CULTURETHE National People’s Charter Advisory Council believes the coup culture can be ended through the strengthening of the accountability and transparency of state institutions, private sector and civil society organizations in particular their adherence to the rule of law. The key aspects for Enhancing the Accountability Framework are:n An entrenched culture of democratic and good governancen Enhanced public sector accountability and participation governance n A free and responsible media contributes to good governance n An effective and anti corruption framework Good Governance

iTAUKEI FRAMEWORK THE iTaukei Affairs Ministry has developed a Good Governance Frameworks approved by the iTaukei Affairs Board in July 2010. It is being implemented in all iTaukei institutions that include the iTaukei Lands Trust Board, the iTaukei Affairs Board, and the iTaukei Lands and Fisheries Commission and Appeals Tribunal.

LEGAL COMPLAINTSCOMPLAINTS against lawyers lodged with Legal Practitioners have reduced by 25 per cent. About 411 complaints were received in 2009 in contrast to the 310 received by November 30, 2010. The unit, governed by the Chief Registrar, was set up through the Legal Practitioners Decree 2009, to effectively and expeditiously investigate and process hundreds of complaints against legal practitioners. The decrease in complaints may signify improvements in the accountability of legal practitioners.

BRIEFS

Agency will protect borders, global terrorism threatA FINAL draft of the National Intelligence Agency Decree (NIAD) that will set up the National Intelligence Agency will soon be tabled before Cabinet for endorsement.

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama in announcing the setup of the agency said it would protect Fiji’s borders and the country against increasing global threat of terrorism. It will

also strengthen the assessment and national security capability and co-ordination of the Ministry of Defence as the ministry responsible.

The agency replaces the Fiji Intelligence Services (FIS) that

was abolished in 1999. Other decrees under draft are the Counter Terrorism Decree (CTD) and the National Security Decree (NSD) up for Cabinet endorsement in the 4th Quarter of 2011. These

decrees contribute towards Pillar 1 of the People’s Charter of Change, Peace and Progress by providing conditions to ensure our national security machinery and framework is transparent and accountable.

THE Counter Terrorism Decree promises to make the nation more prepared and responsive to terrorism.

In its eighth draft, the decree is a result of the National Counter Terrorism Strategy that is based on the three main pillars of prevention, preparedness and responsiveness.

The Ministry of Defence, National Security and Immigration deputy secretary Makereta Lasike said prevention was to ensure no terror incidents or attacks occur in Fiji.

“Preparedness looks at building up our capability and capacity to be able to defend against any form or terror attack or incident,” she said.

“Responsiveness goes towards the ability to respond and mitigate the negative

impacts of a terror attack or incident and recover.”

Fiji coordinates its counter terrorism effort through the Counter Terrorism Officials Group (CTOG) an interagency committee made up of police, customs, immigration, RFMF, Civil Aviation, Financial Intelligence Unit, FIMSA, quarantine, Solicitor General’s Office, DPP and Ministry of Defence.

Fiji is one of four countries of all United Nation member countries that have fully ratified all 16 of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 1373 on terrorism.

“The Decree will criminalize the 16 Terrorism Conventions and related protocols of the UNSCR 1373,” she said.

Decree will help keep nation alert

RFMF draws up first annual corporate plan

ALL national security agencies have incorporated the novel National Security Strategy into their annual corporate plans this year.

This includes the Republic of Fiji Military Forces that for the first time drew up an annual corporate plan for 2011.

Cabinet endorsed the National Security Strategy in March 2010.

The strategy covers five National Security interests:n Guarantee and maintenance of Fiji’s sovereignty.n Development and preservation of Fiji’s democracy,

welfare, security and safety.n Ensuring sustainability of socio-economic, environmental

and cultural development of society;n Maintenance of human security and stability; andn Meeting regional and international commitmentBefore taking on board the strategy, the Ministry of Defence

carried out workshops with the Fiji Police Force, RFMF, Fiji Prisons and Correctional Services late 2010.

Defence deputy secretary Makereta Lasike said the ministry had designed a plan for the implementation of the strategy.

“This will culminate with the finalisation of Fiji’s first ever National Security Decree that will provide the legal framework for National Security Coordination and Management,” Ms Lasike said.

“The Immigration Department is pursuing the Integrated Border Management System that will assist in the enhancement of securing our territorial integrity.

“Similar initiatives through the deployment of Border Police and strengthening of border agencies such as customs, police, immigration and ports through joint training carried out by the US Naval Criminal Investigative Service.”

A Guardforce Security officer Epeli Ratabacaca takes watch outside itaukei Land Trust Board building in Suva.

Well done ... Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama pins the Meritorious Service Decoration medal on Colonel Ifereimi Vasu at QEB.

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PSC eyes efficient workforce SOME 1718 civil servants have attended government induction and procedure courses as well as public sector reform and change management workshops in Suva, Labasa and Lautoka.

$135,000 was set aside by Government and targeted towards the workforce training and development of civil servants.

Public Service Commission permanent secretary Mr Parmesh Chand said with capacity building a priority, PSC recognised that government employees must be skilled and must have

the appropriate knowledge, discipline, motivation and job satisfaction towards achieving Government’s goals and objectives.

“PSC acknowledges that workers must perform in a work environment that provides clear parameters for critical management responsibility, interaction, decision making authority, and flexibility to effect change in the systems,” Mr Chand said.

“This can only happen if employees are well trained and well educated to effectively address the

challenges and the changes brought on by globalization.”

Simultaneously 167 civil servants have been fully sponsored by donor agencies to attend short term courses overseas in areas of scarce skills, these courses are also facilitated by PSC.

Additionally, a marked increase from statutory bodies such as National Fire Authority, Water Authority of Fiji, Fiji Islands Maritime Safety Administration, Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority requesting for government induction and public sector reform

workshops has been received by training division.

With the revamped training now being conducted at PSC’s Centre for Training and Development, civil servants have become intrinsically motivated to enhance their knowledge on the dynamics of government’s machinery, which helps them in capacity building and professional development.

There has been a marked increase in the demand for training sessions in the areas of discipline and ethics, public sector reform and

change management.Additionally the

training and promotion of Government’s processes and procedures are aligned to the Peoples Charter for Change Peace and Progress (PCCP.

This provides the premise on which officers build and increase their knowledge on Governments procedures.

This has created an opportunity for thorough analysis and comprehension of the Peoples Charter for Change Peace and Progress and the Roadmap for Democracy and Sustainable Socio-Economic

Development. “Surprisingly many civil servants have only had cursory glances at the booklet and perhaps had superficial knowledge of the actual content of the document, “ Mr Chand said.

“However the training sessions have created an opportunity for thorough analysis and comprehension of the PCCPP.”

With 150 scheduled courses for 2011, 61 courses have been conducted and 16 unscheduled courses to cater for requests from ministries, Statutory Organisations and Municipalities.

Good governance works from the

inside outPOLICE Commissioner Brigadier General Ioane Naivalurua has stressed the need for the Fiji Police Force to be prudent – “exercise prudence in the use of the funds that is given to us by the Government.”

He said he has consistently talked to his officers about the importance of having good, genuine relationships amongst senior and junior officers.

“So therefore, the importance of real, genuine relationships – that we are here to help each other. We cannot progress forward if we cannot help each other and stand together as a team,” he said.

“We emphasized team work, team effort; we do not align ourselves to anything on politics or on race or on religion.”

He added that the force only has one party – and that is the Fiji Police Force.

“We need to improve capabilities and the first objective we wanted to achieve was that by the end of April 2011 – we would like to see a more focussed, a more cohesive and a more effective Police Operations,” the Commissioner said.

“I think we are on track. We will be able to know what percentage of that has been achieved - A more cohesive, a more focused and a more effective Police Operations.”

“Therefore you will see senior officers sitting every day, talking and understanding, what is required to be done.”

“So that is the big picture and concepts we want to do this year,” he added

THE Fiji Police Force is doing all it can to root out officers who do not have the will at heart to contribute towards the nation’s progress as a crime free nation.

Police Commissioner Brigadier General Iowane Naivalurua has time and again reminded police officers on the need to transform the Fiji Police Force into a good, honest and trusted one.

“And we will not be able to move forward or progress the organization without public support,” he said

“We will need to partner them in our efforts≥“That is what we had stated, and we had agreed

upon as a unit, as an organisation, as a family, an honorable and noble organisation we are.”

The force has a theme for 2011 – ‘Achieving Excellence, in Everything’.

“Our main effort this year is in the Fiji Police Academy,” Commissioner Naivalurua said.

“The idea is to plant the right seeds in our minds and in our hearts so that we can progress the organization and as such the main effort is directed at the Fiji Police Academy where emphasis is on training, improving the facilities, having the right people to plant the seeds and above all ensuring that we rid off lack of knowledge and ignorance within the organization.”

He added that a good force will mean better service and much more security for the people.

“We wanted to push capabilities forward to the Operation units, divisions, to other regions, to the front lines where we can fight battles better,” Brig Gen Naivalurua said.

Agriculture set leaders

codeLEADERS within the Department of Agriculture will soon be answerable to a Leadership Code.

The inaugural code will scrutinise things like the disclosure of assets, gift policy and behavior amongst other issues.

The code is being developed under the department’s Governance Policy Framework.

Permanent Secretary Lieutenant Colonel Mason Smith said the code will have a monitoring mechanism.

“I am in discussion with my senior management team on the DOA’s Governance Policy Framework and will soon sign off on it” he said.

“The framework that will take into account the Crimes Decree, Governance risk factors, our values statement, media policy, policy of corporate hospitality, acceptance of gifts, ethics and values, sexual harassment policy, code of conduct, sanctions on discipline, rules of equality, “email monitoring” policy etc.

“It’s a work in progress.”

Brigadier General Ioane Naivalurua inspects a parade by his men.

Planting right seeds

ABOUT $200,000 was invested in the upgrading of various court registries around the country.

This is in line with Pillar One of the People’s Charter for Change, Peace and Progress of Ensuring Sustainable Democracy and

Good and Just Governance.The expansion and

refurbishment of Court facilities will facilitate the timely carriage of justice.

Works were undertaken to constructe two court rooms and two Judges Chambers at the Suva

High Court, renovations and refurbishment of the President of the Court of Appeal Chambers, a court room and two Judges Chambers at the Lautoka High Court.

This includes a holding cell in the Nasinu Court.

$200,000 for court expansion

All magistrate and High Courts in Suva will be moved to Government Buildings as part of reforms.

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Brazil opens mission hereFOLLOWING the decision by Fiji to open an embassy in Brazil to enhance more co-operations with South America, it has come to light that Brazil also wants to reciprocate by opening a mission in Suva.

This was made known to Fiji’s ambassador to the European Union Peceli Vocea during a meeting with Brazilian counterparts.

A high level Brazilian delegation of Dr Jose Graziano da Silva, a top candidate for the position of Food and Agriculture Organisation director general, Brazilian

Ambassador to the EU Mr Ricardo Neiva Tavares, and Coordinator-General of Innovative Financial Mechanisms for Eradication of Hunger and Poverty M. Carlos Alberto Hartog met with Mr Vocea at the Fiji Mission in Brussels.

Dr Graziano da Silva vividly recalled his recent visit to Fiji and expressed appreciation for the excellent hosting arrangements and for the meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

He was grateful for discussions with the Department of Agriculture

permanent secretary Colonel Mason Smith on issues relating to FAO and fisheries and noted there were several areas, which could be considered under the Fiji-Brazil bilateral cooperation.

In recognition that sugar will remain a major sector of common interest between Fiji and Brazil, the high level delegation reiterated that Brazil had a lot to offer in terms of enhancing productivity and bio-energy among others.

In this context he said the international institute in Brazil,

which had a wider mandate under the new arrangements could work with other countries, in particular, the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like Fiji.

Brazil is active in supporting the CARIFORUM countries in the Caribbean, and Fiji’s similar profile would lend itself positively in qualifying under similar technical assistance programs.

During the exchanges, Dr Graziano da Silva expressed his interest to work on a comprehensive approach with FAO on the concept

of the development of the rural economy, and the preservation of the oceans from overfishing, illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

Ambassador Vocea reiterated Brazil’s significance as a global player where it was regarded as a model country, which developing countries as Fiji aspire to emulate.

He commended Brazil’s impressive growth rate and its progress in getting its people out of poverty under its zero hunger initiative.

Pacificspirit

comes alive

FIJI strongly recommends a collective approach to tackle the issue of climate change says the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International co-operation, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola.

He made the comments while addressing the first ever Korea-Pacific Island Foreign Ministers Meeting in Seoul recently.

Ratu Inoke informed the Koreans that Pacific Island countries are still sailing on separate canoes, with varying sizes and speed, when it comes to capacity for addressing the adverse effect of climate change.

“Fiji supports a collective regional approach to climate change adaptation and mitigation,” he said.

In that regard, he invited the Koreans to take a look at the outcome of the latest

Pacific Climate Change Roundtable Meeting (PCCRM) as it contained best means to strengthening capacity and mobilizing climate change resources for the Pacific.

The Foreign Ministers signed off on a Joint Statement and agreed to meet regularly on a three years basis.

They agreed to utilize these meetings as a core consultative body in which they provide guidance on policy direction for the cooperation between Korea and the Pacific.

Inter-sessional Senior Officials Meetings will be held to discuss ways to implement decisions by the ministers’ meeting.

Ratu Inoke was accompanied by Fiji’s Ambassador to Japan and Korea, HE Isikeli Mataitoga and the Director of Political and Treaties, Mr Sainivalati Navoti.

Climate change needs collective approach

AOSIS Climate Negotiators Consultation. Inset: Fiji Climate Negotiators, Mr Jope Davetanivalu (Director Environment) & Mr Sainivalati Navoti (Director

Political & Treaties).

Unity remains elusive at Bonn talksAS the eyes of the world focus with anticipation on the form of possible packages of climate deals to be unravelled at COP17 in Durban, South Africa in December later this year, negotiations underway in Bonn, Germany paints a rather dull picture for small islands countries.

The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) climate negotiators are concerned with less than five months to go, convergence of views between differing factions in the Climate debate remains elusive.

Fiji is represented at the session by Mr Sainivalati S. Navoti, Director Political and Treaties; and Mr Jope Davetanivalu, Director of Environment.

“There is now a desperate need for major tectonic shifts in positions by all parties and interests if Durban is to succeed” said Mr Sainivalati Navoti.

“It now appears that even within the negotiation blocks, fractions and evidence of retractions are

again surfacing and if left unresolved, any hope of a strong and credible Durban outcome will evaporate.”

AOSIS members who are meeting ahead of the formal climate negotiations session to map out collective group positions were informed that Major Economic Countries (MEC) and the BASIC Group now hold positions potentially detrimental to AOSIS aspirations.

Small island countries have been consistent in their call for an overall reduction of greenhouse gas emission by 350 parts per million, or limit any temperature increase to 1.5 degree Celsius.

Likewise, for credible implementation of reduction pledges, AOSIS has been strong on its call for a legally binding Instrument. There are a host of unresolved issues that needs to be resolved before Durban.

“AOSIS will need to urgently re-visit its negotiation strategies on issues such as the second commitment period of

Kyoto, legal options, agriculture, bunkers, equity, the need for mitigation responsibilities to evolve, IPR and trade if it needs to remain at an upper hand,” Mr Navoti said.

AOSIS negotiators now agree that in order to advance the interest of vulnerable small island countries, they need to build alliances with like-minded parties in the process on the overall approach to the negotiations and on specific issues, where necessary.

They also need to identify and stand with the other countries that have committed to 1.5C to pursue action on this issue and with organisations within Annex I countries e.g. NGOs, who can mobilise to bring local pressure to bear on national Governments.

Small island negotiators also agreed to make specific proposals for addressing issues which are important to AOSIS, for example, in financing – to propose series of activities/work program to clarify long term sources.

THE caring Pacific family spirit came out in the wake of the devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Christchurch on February 22 says Fiji High Commision first secretary Mere Tora.

Fijians are known to be caring people and the community looked out for each other providing shelter, food and water to those who were badly affected by the disaster before they could access government help.

“The High Commission kept in close contact with community members listed on its database and community leaders to assess the effects and provide encouragement and support,” she said.

“A number of anxious individuals sought the mission’s assistance for valid travel documents to enable them to take a break in Fiji.”

A site visit by a mission representative afforded the opportunity to see first – hand the effects on nine families in the worst affected suburbs and to encourage them to make full use of the range of relief assistance and services available from New Zealand agencies.

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$1billionto matchfuel bill

WITH escalating global fuel prices, an expert Asia Pacific Resources Limited managing director and Geothermal Electric Limited chairman Matthew Huggan, says we need $1billion worth of exports to match our fuel prices.

He said the amount Fiji spent on fuel importation was the same as our annual exports and something needed to be done now.

Research show the cost of Fiji’s fuel is the single biggest drain on the economy because Fiji spends $3.5million every 24 hours on fuel – or $25 million per week.

When calculated, in 2011, fuel imports are set to equal the total value of domestic exports.

“We need $1billion of exports or import substitution now. We need another $1billion if the oil price doubles,” he said.

“A 20 per cent increase in oil price equals $200 million leaving our economy and since January 2011, fuel prices have increased by 20 per cent.”

“As a nation, we must stop talking and do something about our future.”

He added Fiji must start

thinking about making full use of its resources to secure a brighter future for the future generation and this could be done through renewable energy.

“We have a lot of resources here in Fiji. Resources offer us a way out not available to other nations,” Mr Huggan said.

“One form of renewable energy which is very cost effective and efficient is Geothermal energy. Geothermal energy can deliver the cheap electricity sufficient to power our economy into the future.”

He called on the nation to start looking at keeping money in Fiji and not help other nations by pouring in money which helps their Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

“Mining can recharge our economy and put money back into our pockets now and into the future,” he said.

“Without geothermal and mining, Fiji faces difficult choices in the future.”

He added resources were important to our economy now and were absolutely crucial to secure a brighter future for our children and grandchildren.

Privatising sugar not an option now: FSC

THE mining sector is among others that will inject a huge impact on the nation’s Gross Domestic Product.

And Government will make sure it facilitates and promotes steady growth of the mineral sector growing trends.

The Department of Mineral Resources director Malakai Finau said there could be an immense increase in the GDP with the contribution of the mining sector.

“There seems to be a boom in the mining sector and there will be a lot of development in the future given the returns from mining,” he said during the Fiji Business Forum at Holiday Inn in Suva.

“Government is looking at diversification of mineral base such as bauxite, manganese, magnetite sands, and zinc, and not rely only on gold and silver.”

The emerging sectors are deep sea minerals, hard rock, sand and gravel, geothermal resources, and water resources (bottled mineral water).

Today there are 60 mineral exploration licenses that have

been issued by the department and this include minerals (earthy and metalliferous, petroleum, geothermal, and deep sea minerals (DSM).

“There are three mines in operation two gold mines and one bauxite mine (Vatukoula

Gold Mine, Wainivesi Gold Mine (Tailevu), Nawailevu bauxite mine (Bua).

The department also approved a mining lease application from Viti Mining in Vorovorobitu for manganese.

Mining sector to impact GDP Fiji doing better: Developer

FIJI is doing extremely well compared to other countries says Naisoso Island managing director and developer Bob Lowres.

He made the comments at the recent Fiji Business Forum in Suva saying that with the number of people, a small country like ours is way ahead of other bigger countries in the African and South American countries.

“I think Fiji is doing tremendously well with less than a million people in populations,” he said.

“This is the best place for the future as we are able to overcome our challenges in terms of infrastructure development in the rural areas that I believe this Government has rightly looked into.”

He added that there needs to be continuous partnership between the public and private sector to get a win – win situation for both parties.

“If we are to look at the tourism sector, than I think the private sector needs to work hand in hand with Government,” Mr Lowres said.

He also hit at Government saying a country like Fiji needs to be more demanding.

“We can get success after success but as a country and as beautiful as Fiji – we need to be more demanding,” he added.

Resources offer us a way out not available to other nations. Fiji Electricity Authority CEO Hasmukh Patel looks at the new turbine at the Nadarivatu hydro power station that is under construction.

“Going mobile”

GOING mobile is the future of the telecommunication industry in Fiji says Telecommunication Authority of Fiji chief executive officer Mr Ron Box.

He adds there was a problem to this because there would be a need to find sufficient bands to cater for this high technology advancement.

“The future of the telecommunication industry is going mobile,” he said.

“The challenge, however is finding and providing an adequate spectrum. That is the challenge.”

He said fixed line services were now dying out and people were moving together with technology – reliance on and provision of a mobile nation is rapidly rising.

Mr Box said telecommunication industry players must have a ‘big picture’ focus but cater for Fijian needs and prosperity.

With the telecommunication industry now moving towards going mobile, he added TAF had a big role to play in terms of regulating for effective competition.

“There is an increasing reliance on telecommunications for essential services such as medical, commerce, banking, purchases, communication (internet),” Mr Box said.

“There will also be regulatory challenges for a digital future in a brave new world.

“But let me tell you that the way Fiji is heading and with a huge responsibility in a regulatory role – TAF has to be around for a long, long time.”

PRIVATISATION of the Fiji sugar industry is not an option now says the Fiji Sugar Corporation board executive chairman Abdul Khan.

His comments were in response to a call by Fiji’s business tycoon, Mr Hari Punja that the sugar industry should be privatized. This was at the Fiji Business Forum in Suva recently.

“This is not a good time to think about privatizing or divesting the sugar

industry,” Mr Khan said“We need to have a good balance

sheet to be able to attract investors.”Mr Punja queried that around the

world, the sugar industry has been privatised.

“If you look at countries such as India, Cuba, Mauritius, Brazil and others, all the sugar growing countries have been privatized so why cannot we do it here in Fiji,” Mr Punja asked.

“We would save a lot of Government money.”

Attorney General and Minister for Trade, Commerce and Public Enterprise Mr Aiyaz Sayed – Khaiyum who was also present at the Forum echoed similar sentiments as Mr Khan.

“The appetite is not there now in private entities. We need to go through these reforms before we can look at that,” Mr Sayed – Khaiyum said.

Miners at Vatukoula Gold Mine.

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Northshifts gear

UPGRADING of infrastructure and utilities is a key focus for the Northern Division going into the second quarter of 2011.

In particular the earmarking of major infrastructure works to be carried out as rural development takes priority.

Commissioner Northern, Colonel Inia Seruiratu says Government’s allocation of $400,000 for the upgrading of the Nabiti – Nasigasiga road in Dreketi will be a main project undertaken this year.

“Other projects include the construction of an irish crossing linking the main highway to Navudi, a major sugar cane farming community,” Colonel Seruiratu (pictured) said.

“This will in some way assist in solving transportation problems in the area.

There are also plans for the construction of a new road from Korosi to Valagi Bay in Savusavu and the continuation of projects undertaken by the Public Works Department which include the Lagi – Nukusere road and an inland road which will link the village of Nasarowaqa and tikina Wainunu in Bua.

Colonel Seruiratu said there were a few projects under the health sector, which included the relocation

of the Bua Nursing Station.For the island of Taveuni,

the completion of the Ura – Soqulu road and the upgrading of the portion from Naselesele to Lavena in Taveuni is also a major priority for Government.

Highlighting the upgrade of utilities, the senior government official said Government had approved an independent power producer licence for Delta Energy, which included the construction of an additional eight-mega watt biomass facility in Labasa Town.

Government through the Commissioner Northern’s office has allocated $2 million for the extension of the gridline from Seaqaqa to Dreketi, which will enable the accessibility to electricity for the sugar cane and rice farming communities in that area.

Colonel Seruiratu is optimistic the completion of these projects the Northern Division can expect an increase in commerce and industry.

Rice farming thrives in Bua’s biggest village

AFTER a lapse of almost 20 years villagers of Naruwai in Bua have once again begun to reap the benefits of rice farming.

Rice farming began in Naruwai in the early 70s but later seized because of poor irrigation system.

Government realised the potential available in the village and in 2008 built a dam for the supply of water into the Naruwai rice fields.

The village boasts close to 20 acres of rice fields, divided into blocks, owned by selected villagers who run rice farms own flat lands in from the valley next to the village up into the hills.

Fiji Focus met with rice farmer Viliame Kavalaki, 52, of Naruwai shredding harvested rice under a

makeshift shed. “My son technically owns this rice block because he is signatory to all paperworks regarding this block with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Fiji Development Bank,” Mr Kavalaki said.

“But I’m the one planting the rice and doing all the work in the rice field and we are into our second year.

“We are grateful toward Government for the dam, which enabled us to revive our rice scheme in the village.

“Since there is proper irrigation available, the onus is now on the villagers and rice farmers to maximise our rice production.”

He told Fiji Focus that due to bad weather, production was slow last year but he managed to harvest twice

in 2010. “We loaned $3195 from FDB to help us in our rice production and payments is almost complete – hopefully by our next harvest,” Mr Kalavaki said.

“Thanks to the Department of Agriculture, I will soon be venturing into other produce such as maze, cabbage, dalo and watermelon as cash crops.

Mr Kalavaki’s wife Luse Liga is one proud wife: “We have managed to meet all family commitments through rice farming - not only in cash but also for consumption.”

“Most women in the village of Naruwai are grateful in this regards and we are supportive of our men in their commitment towards rice farming.”

GOVERNMENT aims to reduce the rice import bill from $40 million to $35m in the hope of increasing assistance to rice farmers in the country.

Northern Division agriculture officer, Binesh Prasad said the Department of Agriculture had come up with a stragetgy in relation to the revitalisation of rice includes

the development of new land.“In the hope of developing these

new lands in the Dreketi area, the department requested for a bulldozer and a combined harvester for farmers.

“In continuing with these assistance to rice farmers, the department has set aside $174,000 for the Naruwai irrigation scheme.

Naruwai is the biggest village in the district of Bua.

The Agriculture Officer said with this latest development, the scheme was acting as a catalyst with villagers in this area venturing into rice farming.

“Now we are getting requests for demonstration plots from Dogotuki, Savusavu and other Cakaudrove

farmers and the ministry is now assisting farmers in Navuniuto and Naselesele.

“Once they are able to sustain themselves, the Department of Agriculture will transport a bulldozer to Nasesele for the preparation of proper rice land.

The huge demand in Tabia, Savusavu also prompted the

agriculture officer and his team to set up demonstration plots for 62 farmers which consisted of men, women and children.

“The support from the farmers has been overwhelming, everybody wants to plant rice. The Department of Agriculture will also assist farmers with basic land development.”

New strategy will help reduce rice import bill

Family affair ... rice farmer Viliame Kalavaki on his rice farm at Naruwai Village in Bua. Inset: Mr Kalavaki, wife Luse

Liga and grand daughter with their harvested rice.

Agriculture officer Rajend Kumar operates a mini-combined harvester at Dreketi in Macuata.

Search is on for dalo marketsTHE abundance of dalo in Vanua Levu has prompted Government to identify additional markets for farmers.

Commissioner Northern, Colonel Inia Seruiratu said the revival of the Agriculture Marketing Authority, which was under the Prime Minister’s office included the four divisional commissioners on its board to ensure market accessibility for products from rural areas.

“Government is looking at the improvement of packing sheds and cold storage facilities in a bid to improve market accessibility for these farmers,” he said.

This a priority area for Government. “A lot of people who purchase

dalo from Vanua Levu face problems with the absence of proper packaging and cold storage facilities. These perishable products thus create problems in terms of biosercurity.

Colonel Seruiratu said Government was working closely with the private sector to identify locations and possibility of cost sharing on these much needed facilities.

Value adding for agricultural commodities is also something taken into consideration by Government.

The Commissioner Northern’s office is discussing the possibility of having starch factories with the Ministry of Strategic Planning and the Ministry of Finance. Davendra Nath with rice sample at

Dreketi Agriculture Station.

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Brazil opens mission hereFOLLOWING the decision by Fiji to open an embassy in Brazil to enhance more co-operations with South America, it has come to light that Brazil also wants to reciprocate by opening a mission in Suva.

This was made known to Fiji’s ambassador to the European Union Peceli Vocea during a meeting with Brazilian counterparts.

A high level Brazilian delegation of Dr Jose Graziano da Silva, a top candidate for the position of Food and Agriculture Organisation director general, Brazilian

Ambassador to the EU Mr Ricardo Neiva Tavares, and Coordinator-General of Innovative Financial Mechanisms for Eradication of Hunger and Poverty M. Carlos Alberto Hartog met with Mr Vocea at the Fiji Mission in Brussels.

Dr Graziano da Silva vividly recalled his recent visit to Fiji and expressed appreciation for the excellent hosting arrangements and for the meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

He was grateful for discussions with the Department of Agriculture

permanent secretary Colonel Mason Smith on issues relating to FAO and fisheries and noted there were several areas, which could be considered under the Fiji-Brazil bilateral cooperation.

In recognition that sugar will remain a major sector of common interest between Fiji and Brazil, the high level delegation reiterated that Brazil had a lot to offer in terms of enhancing productivity and bio-energy among others.

In this context he said the international institute in Brazil,

which had a wider mandate under the new arrangements could work with other countries, in particular, the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like Fiji.

Brazil is active in supporting the CARIFORUM countries in the Caribbean, and Fiji’s similar profile would lend itself positively in qualifying under similar technical assistance programs.

During the exchanges, Dr Graziano da Silva expressed his interest to work on a comprehensive approach with FAO on the concept

of the development of the rural economy, and the preservation of the oceans from overfishing, illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

Ambassador Vocea reiterated Brazil’s significance as a global player where it was regarded as a model country, which developing countries as Fiji aspire to emulate.

He commended Brazil’s impressive growth rate and its progress in getting its people out of poverty under its zero hunger initiative.

Pacificspirit

comes alive

FIJI strongly recommends a collective approach to tackle the issue of climate change says the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International co-operation, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola.

He made the comments while addressing the first ever Korea-Pacific Island Foreign Ministers Meeting in Seoul recently.

Ratu Inoke informed the Koreans that Pacific Island countries are still sailing on separate canoes, with varying sizes and speed, when it comes to capacity for addressing the adverse effect of climate change.

“Fiji supports a collective regional approach to climate change adaptation and mitigation,” he said.

In that regard, he invited the Koreans to take a look at the outcome of the latest

Pacific Climate Change Roundtable Meeting (PCCRM) as it contained best means to strengthening capacity and mobilizing climate change resources for the Pacific.

The Foreign Ministers signed off on a Joint Statement and agreed to meet regularly on a three years basis.

They agreed to utilize these meetings as a core consultative body in which they provide guidance on policy direction for the cooperation between Korea and the Pacific.

Inter-sessional Senior Officials Meetings will be held to discuss ways to implement decisions by the ministers’ meeting.

Ratu Inoke was accompanied by Fiji’s Ambassador to Japan and Korea, HE Isikeli Mataitoga and the Director of Political and Treaties, Mr Sainivalati Navoti.

Climate change needs collective approach

AOSIS Climate Negotiators Consultation. Inset: Fiji Climate Negotiators, Mr Jope Davetanivalu (Director Environment) & Mr Sainivalati Navoti (Director

Political & Treaties).

Unity remains elusive at Bonn talksAS the eyes of the world focus with anticipation on the form of possible packages of climate deals to be unravelled at COP17 in Durban, South Africa in December later this year, negotiations underway in Bonn, Germany paints a rather dull picture for small islands countries.

The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) climate negotiators are concerned with less than five months to go, convergence of views between differing factions in the Climate debate remains elusive.

Fiji is represented at the session by Mr Sainivalati S. Navoti, Director Political and Treaties; and Mr Jope Davetanivalu, Director of Environment.

“There is now a desperate need for major tectonic shifts in positions by all parties and interests if Durban is to succeed” said Mr Sainivalati Navoti.

“It now appears that even within the negotiation blocks, fractions and evidence of retractions are

again surfacing and if left unresolved, any hope of a strong and credible Durban outcome will evaporate.”

AOSIS members who are meeting ahead of the formal climate negotiations session to map out collective group positions were informed that Major Economic Countries (MEC) and the BASIC Group now hold positions potentially detrimental to AOSIS aspirations.

Small island countries have been consistent in their call for an overall reduction of greenhouse gas emission by 350 parts per million, or limit any temperature increase to 1.5 degree Celsius.

Likewise, for credible implementation of reduction pledges, AOSIS has been strong on its call for a legally binding Instrument. There are a host of unresolved issues that needs to be resolved before Durban.

“AOSIS will need to urgently re-visit its negotiation strategies on issues such as the second commitment period of

Kyoto, legal options, agriculture, bunkers, equity, the need for mitigation responsibilities to evolve, IPR and trade if it needs to remain at an upper hand,” Mr Navoti said.

AOSIS negotiators now agree that in order to advance the interest of vulnerable small island countries, they need to build alliances with like-minded parties in the process on the overall approach to the negotiations and on specific issues, where necessary.

They also need to identify and stand with the other countries that have committed to 1.5C to pursue action on this issue and with organisations within Annex I countries e.g. NGOs, who can mobilise to bring local pressure to bear on national Governments.

Small island negotiators also agreed to make specific proposals for addressing issues which are important to AOSIS, for example, in financing – to propose series of activities/work program to clarify long term sources.

THE caring Pacific family spirit came out in the wake of the devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Christchurch on February 22 says Fiji High Commision first secretary Mere Tora.

Fijians are known to be caring people and the community looked out for each other providing shelter, food and water to those who were badly affected by the disaster before they could access government help.

“The High Commission kept in close contact with community members listed on its database and community leaders to assess the effects and provide encouragement and support,” she said.

“A number of anxious individuals sought the mission’s assistance for valid travel documents to enable them to take a break in Fiji.”

A site visit by a mission representative afforded the opportunity to see first – hand the effects on nine families in the worst affected suburbs and to encourage them to make full use of the range of relief assistance and services available from New Zealand agencies.

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Applications on completed GP 142 for the following posts should be addressed to:

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MINISTRY OF FINANCE

625/2011 - DIRECTOR [COPORATE SERVICES]

The Director is responsible to the Deputy Secretary for Finance [A & FS] for the provision of appropriate advice and to ensure efficient and effective management of all the Ministry’s business in line with the Public Service Act 1999, Financial Management Act 2004. This involves human resource management and development, business environment assessment, development of information and communication policy strategies, financial resources and overall improvement of processes and management systems in line with the corporate objectives of the Ministry. The Director will oversee the Ministry’s Corporate Services [Executive Services Group, Post Processing Unit, Personnel Unit, Office Services, Training Unit, Information Technology and Vehicle Control Unit]; establish an efficient and effective Human Resource Management/Development System in accordance with the Public Service Act 1999, and related legislation, aligned and integrated with the Ministry of Finance’s Corporate direction through improved work systems, human resource training and development, staff well being and satisfaction and budgeting provision for the division. The officer is expected to ensure a thorough evaluation of the internal business environment of the Ministry of Finance and responding appropriately to it by analyzing environmental impact upon internal management processes, operational procedures and structures and making submission of proposal for programmes, projects, and plans in line with the Ministry’s policies and objectives. Ensure that key financial and other indicators are selected to monitor implementation of all the Ministry’s programmed, projects, programmes, projects and plans, and analyze outputs through development of appropriate reporting format and collating the same at regular intervals by consulting with Divisional Heads and Departmental Heads of line agencies. Develop an efficient and effective information and communication policy strategy for interacting with others within, by the use of communication technology and other interpersonal skills. Ensure the values and policies of the Ministry of Finance are clearly defined to promote an appropriate organizational culture through the conduct of employee survey to indicate acceptance of stated values and policies and to include policy guidelines on how to respond when under pressure and when interest or policies are in conflict. Ensure an effective management system is in place to review the acquisition and allocation of financial resources through collation of information from those inside and outside the Ministry and who are responsible for generating and allocation financial resources. Facilitate training, work force policy and career development by assessing feedback of the skills audit survey, TNA Survey and HRD proposals and succession plans, and submitting recommendations for decision.

Qualification: Previous experience with policy matters and the assessed ability to give advice to the Permanent Secretary at political level is required, is experience of negotiation/discussion with senior staff of Government and Non-Government Agencies. Officers should have shown well-rounded forceful personalities with proven intellectual capacity and the willingness and ability to take far-reaching decision. Proven ability to manage manpower and physical resources effectively is required in positions at this level, which have a bias towards Senior Management rather than policy and considerate work. The best graduate with specialist degrees entering the Service at SS04/03 or equivalent levels may achieve this level after not less than 13 years of service including at least 3 years at Principal level in their discipline. Non-specialist graduates and non-graduates may achieve this level with not less than 18 and 21 years service respectively unless specialized training leading to appropriate higher-level qualifications has been completed during the career.

Salary: US04 $45,198 - $54,776

MINISTRY OF I TAUKEI AFFAIRS

626/2011 - DEPUTY SECRETARY

This position is directly responsible to the Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs for co-ordination, drafting and overseeing implementation of the Ministry’s Strategic and Annual Corporate Plan to facilitate the good governance and well-being of the iTaukei in accordance with the Roadmap and People’s Charter. The Incumbent is also responsible for preparing the Ministry’s draft Annual Report in accordance with the Ministry’s Planning Documents and screens all the Ministry’s other reporting requirements. He/she is responsible for ensuring the development and provision of well researched and sound policy advice; implementation and monitoring of policy decisions relating to the Ministry’s statutory functions and corporate objectives including assisting the Permanent Secretary with the preparation of Cabinet and Policy papers on: good governance and development matters; the effective, transparent and environmentally sustainable optimal use and management of iTaukei resources; the protection and preservation of the iTaukei Language and Culture; the development and enhancement of iTaukei Education; International Convention/ Declarations that specifically promotes the good governance and wellbeing of the iTaukei. He/she is also responsible for implementation of the Ministry’s daily operations including the: efficient and effective management of all its resources; continuous improvement of Human Resources Management and Development; implementation of Good Governance, Integrity and Compliance with relevant legislations, policies and procedures; co-ordination and implementation of Reform,

Re-organised & Sustainable Structural changes and ensuring Customer Focused, Responsive and Prompt Service Delivery of all the Ministry’s services; coordinate consultations with Donor Agencies (as alternative/ complementing funding sources to Government) and liaise with Ministry of Finance through the Budget Aid Coordinating Committee on funding opportunities for the Ministry’s priority programmes. He/ she chairs the internal committees and attends other forums as directed by the Permanent Secretary.

Qualification: Previous experience in handling policy matters and assessed ability to give advice to the Permanent Secretary and at political level is required and experience in negotiations/discussions with senior staff of Government and non-Government Agencies. The Officer should have shown evidence of well-rounded forceful personalities with proven intellectual capacity and the willingness and ability to take far-reaching decisions. Proven ability to manage manpower and physical resources effectively is required. The best graduate with specialist degrees entering the Service at SS03/04 or equivalent may achieve this level after not less than 16 years of service including at least 3 years at US03/04 level in their respective disciplines. Non-specialist graduates and non-graduates may achieve this level with not less than 18 and 21 years of service respectively unless specialized training leading to appropriate higher-level qualifications has been completed during their career.

Salary: US02 $58,793 – $73,757

627/2011 - CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER[iTaukei Institute of Language and Culture]

This position heads the iTaukei Institute of Language and Culture and is responsible to the Deputy Secretary for iTaukei Affairs in ensuring that all operational matters are efficiently and effectively carried in the IILC. Provide sound policy advice and information to the Ministry’s Management team and the iTaukei Affairs Board on the recording, preservation and research of the iTaukei Language and Culture. The Position is also responsible for the coordination towards the adoption of a National Research Framework to safeguard the iTaukei from being exploited of their tangible and intangible cultural heritage. The Position plays a key role in the facilitation of the draft Model Law on Traditional Knowledge and expressions of Culture (TK&EC) and its policy. The Position also liaises directly with the iTaukei society (including the rural iTaukei) and Non-Governmental Organisations such as UNESCO on Cultural Mapping Programmes, identification and facilitation of Cultural Heritage Sites, recognition of Living Human Treasures and revitalization workshops on TK&EC. The Incumbent is also required to facilitate the dissemination of information in relation to the above to members of the public through radio talk-back shows, interviews and other forms of media. The incumbent provides sound Leadership and best management practices to enable the IILC staff to contribute towards “an enlightened Vanua for a progressive Fiji”. Represent the IILC to relevant meetings, workshops and seminars. The position is also required to regularly provide feedback to the Ministry’s senior management, the Strategic Framework for Change Coordinating office and Ministry of Finance through submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the IILC’s output delivery.

Qualification: Previous experience with policy matters and the assessed ability to give advice to the Permanent Secretary at political level is required, is experience of negotiation/discussion with senior staff of Government and Non-Government Agencies. Officers should have shown well-rounded forceful personalities with proven intellectual capacity and the willingness and ability to take far-reaching decision. Proven ability to manage manpower and physical resources effectively is required in positions at this level, which have a bias towards Senior Management rather than policy and considerate work. The best graduate with specialist degrees entering the Service at SS04/03 or equivalent levels may achieve this level after not less than 13 years of service including at least 3 years at Principal level in their discipline. Non-specialist graduates and non-graduates may achieve this level with not less than 18 and 21 years service respectively unless specialized training leading to appropriate higher-level qualifications has been completed during the career. Salary: US04 $45,198 - $54,776

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

628/2011 - SENIOR INFORMATION OFFICER

The incumbent reports directly to the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Commission being the Head of the Executive Support and Communication Unit. The incumbent provides timely efficient and effective communication strategies to convey PSC’s Plans, policies and programme in regards to production of news releases, government statements, features and advertisements. He/She will liaise very closely with editors of various new agencies for publication of news releases, features, speeches and briefs. He/She has to maintain a good working rapport amongst all level of officers in various divisions and with media personnel through the issuance of media alerts for press conferences. Provide gateway or final vetting/editing of government statements. The incumbent also ensures that coordination and dissemination of events through media alerts are done on time for the Commission. Assist in developing the PSC website, write, edit and publish the PSC quarterly newsletter.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as Information Officer and at least 2-3 years service in that grade or equivalent or relevant degree and/or relevant skills and experience in this particular field in any other organisation. Assessed potential and ability to progress beyond Senior Information Officer. Experience in journalism and broadcasting is desirable.

Salary: SS02 $26,063 - $33,154

Applications on completed GP 142 for the following posts should be addressed to:

The Permanent SecretaryMinistry of Justice and Anti CorruptionP O Box 2213Government BuildingsSuva

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL

629/2011 - STATE SOLICITOR

Responsible to the Solicitor-General & Permanent Secretary for Justice and Anti Corruption for the Legal advisory services to Ministries and Departments, with special responsibility for the conduct of civil litigation on behalf of Government. Litigation involves conducting trials and appeals in Magistrate Court, High Court, Fiji Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Supervision of subordinate legal officers.

Qualification: Professionally qualified under the provisions of the Legal Practitioner’s Decree 2009. Serving officers must have served at least 2-3 years as Principal Legal Officer or equivalent and/or relevant skills and experience in this particular field in any other organisation or relevant degree or postgraduate qualification. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Litigation work or could demonstrate similar aptitude.

Salary: LG01 $57,297 - $72,154

630/2011, 631/2011 - DEPUTY STATE SOLICITOR [2 POSTS]

Responsible to the Solicitor-General & Permanent Secretary for Justice, Electoral Reform and Anti Corruption in providing Legal Advisory services to Ministries & Departments and representation of government at all level of court system. Attend to negotiation on behalf of Government with Commercial and International organization. Assist in policy formulation of all sections of the Chambers. Ensure that human, financial and all resources are managed efficiently and economically. Supervision of subordinate Legal Officers and attend to all other duties as assigned by the Solicitor General.

Qualification: Professionally qualified under the provisions of the Legal Practitioner’s Decree 2009 with at least 10 years experience in the conduct of criminal prosecutions and appeals at all levels. Some administrative experience and proven management ability is necessary. Serving officers must have served at least 2-3 years as Principal Legal Officer in this particular field.

Salary: LG02 $52,839 - $65,929

632/2011, 633/2011, 634/2011, 635/2011 - SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER [4 POSTS]

Responsible to the Solicitor-General & Permanent Secretary for Justice and Anti Corruption for the general legal work pertaining to the Government. The Officer must have proven ability in all legal processes and representation at all levels of the Court System and able to provide advisory opinions, draft legislation and attend to other duties as assigned.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as Legal Officer and around 2-3 years service in that grade or equivalent and/or relevant skills and experience in this particular field in any other organisation. Assessed potential and ability to progress beyond Senior Legal Officer, and be able to manage and motivate staff.

Salary: LG04 $31,267 - $41,784

636/2011, 637/2011, 638/2011, 639/2011, 640/2011 - LEGAL OFFICER [5 POSTS]

Responsible to the Solicitor-General & Permanent Secretary for Justice and Anti Corruption in providing legal advice to Government Ministries and Departments. Preparation of Government Legal documents, (Drafting). Conduct all civil legal litigations and related matters pertaining to Government. Attend meetings and advice on legal implementations of all legal agreements involving government.

Qualification: Professionally qualified under the provisions of the Legal Practitioner’s Decree 2009

Salary: LG05 $24,013 - $29,923

Applications on completed GP 142 for the following posts should be addressed to:

The Permanent SecretaryMinistry of FinanceP O Box 2212Government BuildingsSuva

641/2011 - PRINCIPAL AUDITOR [FCIAC DIVISION]

The position is responsible to the Director Internal Audit for planning, directing and supervising a portfolio of audits. The appointee would be required to exercise powers delegated by the Director Internal Audit for office administration and staff discipline and to initiate and implement staff development programmes. Appointee should be able to implement effectively new audit methodologies. The appointee would be required to liaise with relevant discipline authorities on implementations of

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recommendations. The Principal Auditor will assist the Director in the formulation and implementation of strategic Audit Plan, and the Annual Work Programme for internal audits or special performance audit group.

Qualification: Appointee must have a degree or post graduate degree in accounting, or Finance and a member of Fiji Institute of Accountants or an equivalent/recognized professional body. He/She should have also served at least 2 years as Senior Accounts Officer or relevant experience in any other organisation, or without the 2 years requirement, has demonstrated intellectual capacity drive, determination and flair in existing grade or position. OR An officer of high caliber. Qualification required for appointment as Senior Accounts Officer for at least 2 years and must have demonstrated intellectual capacity, drive, determination and flair in existing grade/position. Consistently good reports and ability to manage staff and resources.

Salary: AC01 $40,201 - $51,302

642/2011 - PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTS OFFICER [FINANCIAL CONTROL UNIT]

The position reports to the Director Financial Control, Internal Audit & Compliance. The incumbent will head a team of four senior staff in the newly established Financial Control Unit. The appointee is responsible for the assessment and development of robust and effective financial controls for new and existing policies in the government financial systems. He/she will be tasked in assessing and identifying risks associated with government projects and provide sound advice on managing these risks to senior management of the Ministry. The incumbent will be required to analyze the accuracy of financial reports and statements produced by ministries and departments. The appointee should be highly motivated and be a team player and have the proven ability to manage the setup and establishment of the Unit.

Qualification: Appointee must have a degree or post graduate degree in accounting, or Finance and a member of Fiji Institute of Accountants or an equivalent/recognized professional body. He/She should have also served at least 2 years as Senior Accounts Officer or relevant experience in any other organisation, or without the 2 years requirement, has demonstrated intellectual capacity drive, determination and flair in existing grade or position. OR An officer of high caliber. Qualification required for appointment as Senior Accounts Officer for at least 2 years and must have demonstrated intellectual capacity, drive, determination and flair in existing grade/position. Consistently good reports and ability to manage staff and resources.

Salary: AC01 $40,201 - $51,302

Applications on completed GP 142 for the following posts should be addressed to:

The Permanent SecretaryMinistry of iTaukei AffairsP O Box 2100Government BuildingsSuva

643/2011 - PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER [VANUA]

The incumbent is responsible to the Director Development for the output delivery of the Vanua Unit through provision of support and advice on Vanua issues referred to the Ministry through briefs, reports, and policy formulation as and when required; Effective Management of the Ministry’s Reports [SFCCO Quarterly Reports, National People’s Charter Advisory Council (NPCAC), Central Information Centre (CIC) Quarterly Report, Ministry of Information (MINFO) Annual Achievements Report, Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics (MSPNDS) Public Sector Investment Programme Annual Reports and Quarterly Reports on Capital Investment Projects] to relevant stakeholders; Provide effective and efficient Secretariat Support to the Inter Agency Committee on Lands and iTaukei Executive Forum; Coordinate and monitor Vanua issues with iTaukei institutions and Government Agencies. The incumbent is to ensure compliance with the Performance Management Ethos towards the Vanua Unit staff and other Administrative Regulations throughout the year.

Qualification: An officer of high calibre. Qualifications required for appointment as Senior Administrative Officer and at least 2-3 years service in that grade or equivalent or relevant degree or Post graduate qualification and/or relevant skills and experience in this particular field in any other organisation. Ability to manage staff and resources. Must have demonstrated intellectual capacity, drive, determination and flair in existing grade and proven to be a meritorious performer.

Salary: SS01 $35,466 - $44,787

644/2011 - SECRETARY

The position is responsible to the Director Development (DD) for the facilitation of the effective management and secretarial support service operations. Included are the functions to: provide a professional typing service; attend to telephone calls and records messages in the absence of Director Development; maintains an appointment diary; reminds important meetings such as management board, Internal Policy Committee, etc. and ensures that necessary documents and files are well prepared and ready before hand; record all inward / outward correspondences and files manually (registers) or electronically and distributes them to desk officers responsible; customer service – always try to create a pleasant environment for visitors, making them feel at ease and comfortable while waiting; and operates office automated machines. The incumbent formats Cabinet Memoranda and iTaukei Affairs Board papers for the Development Division Desk officers and assists with the preparation of all meeting papers as and when required.

Qualification: Diploma in Secretarial Studies and assessed as having considerable potential OR 60wpm typing on manual

typewriter or 70wpm typing on electronic/electric typewriter and at least 3 years service as a typist or Stenographer typist or equivalent. Consistently good reports and considered to have discretion and ability to work effectively under pressure. 100wpm shorthand and word processing knowledge is essential. OR 60wpm typing on manual typewriter or 70wpm typing on electronic/electric typewriter and at least 3 years service as a typist or Stenographer typist or equivalent. Consistently good reports and considered to have discretion and ability to work effectively under pressure. Word processing knowledge and Computer Management skills are essential. Shorthand skill is advantageous.

Salary: SS04 $15,689 - $20,018

645/2011 - SECRETARY

The position is responsible to the Chairman, iTaukei Lands and Fisheries Commission for the facilitation of the effective management and secretarial support service operations. Included are the functions to: provide a professional typing service; attend to telephone calls and records messages in the absence of CILFC; maintains an appointment diary; reminds important meetings such as management board, IACL, IPC committees, etc. and ensures that necessary documents and files are well prepared and ready before hand; record all inward / outward correspondences and files manually (registers) or electronically and distributes them to desk officers responsible; customer service – always try to create a pleasant environment for visitors, making them feel at ease and comfortable while waiting; and operates office automated machines. The incumbent is expected to converse as well as have the ability to record iTaukei Dispute hearings and travel with CILFC and the Commissioners to Dispute Hearings. This requires the incumbent’s ability to be fluent in the iTaukei language and be able to travel to the rural iTaukei settings when required.

Qualification: Diploma in Secretarial Studies and assessed as having considerable potential OR 60wpm typing on manual typewriter or 70wpm typing on electronic/electric typewriter and at least 3 years service as a typist or Stenographer typist or equivalent. Consistently good reports and considered to have discretion and ability to work effectively under pressure. 100wpm shorthand and word processing knowledge is essential. OR 60wpm typing on manual typewriter or 70wpm typing on electronic/electric typewriter and at least 3 years service as a typist or Stenographer typist or equivalent. Consistently good reports and considered to have discretion and ability to work effectively under pressure. Word processing knowledge and Computer Management skills are essential. Shorthand skill is advantageous.

Salary: SS04 $15,689 - $20,018

646/2011 - SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER[OPERATIONS - SCHOLARSHIP UNIT]

This position reports directly to the Manager, iTaukei Scholarship Unit on matters pertaining the operation of the unit. Ensure that the Administrative work of the division is conducted in accordance with set guidelines, and to provide the required support and advice to the Manager, iTaukei Education Unit to facilitate the efficient operation of the units. This positions work closely with the following desk officer - SAO (Overseas), AO (USP/UoF), AO (FNU/Other Institution), who provide relevant information in regards to the monitoring of scholarship students. It also interrelates closely with respective desk officers for the provision and proper control of all the administrative and financial requirements of the scholarship unit. This arrangement is to ensure that quality and timely financial information are given to management of resources and regularly addressed. The post holder interacts extensively with the members of the public, local institutions, Heads of Sections and staff within the Ministry. Regular consultations takes place on iTaukei Education Fund. This also includes interfacing with Manager, Corporate Services and Senior Accounts Officer. In relation to external and inter departmental communication, the position deals extensively with the Public Service Commission and Education department on matters involving training. The position submits monthly, quarterly and annual report on all allocation of scholarship awards and finance activities.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as Administrative Officer and at least 2-3 years service in that grade or equivalent or relevant degree and/or relevant skills and experience in this particular field in any other organisation. Assessed potential and ability to progress beyond Senior Administrative Officer.

Salary: SS02 $26,063 - $33,154

647/2011 - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER [OVERSEAS – SCHOLARSHIP UNIT]

This position reports directly to the Senior Administrative Officer (Overseas) and is responsible for: coordinating the processing of all overseas scholarship award applications by ensuring that sorting, data entry and vetting are done correctly and in adherence to the administrative guidelines set and within the agreed timelines; Ensuring that all enquiries in writing, on line, by telephone and on counter, relating to overseas scholarships from all stakeholders are serviced properly by attending to these matters through quick responses; Providing proper and effective supervision and regular consultation with subordinate to ensure that he/she is effective and efficient in the production of output within the timelines set; Analysing academic results of overseas students and recommending appropriate action to SAO (Overseas); Assisting SAO (Overseas) on any matters pertaining to student’s performance and welfare by identifying students that need counseling and other support services; Monitoring students’ performance on regular intervals to avoid any hindrance to their academic performance and well-being; Ensuring that allowances and tuition fees for overseas students are paid well before time; Coordinating with students in regards to repayment of bond; Facilitating the provision of effective and efficient administrative support to the SAO (Overseas) through the adherence to directive and the implementation of tasks as may be assigned from time to time; Ensuring that a responsible

and dynamic image is presented for the iTaukei Education Division in all its dealings by developing and maintaining excellent relations and representation with all relevant bodies within the industry; Participating in the effective implementation of the Performance Management System (PMS) through the adherence to set administrative guidelines.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as Executive Officer with a pass in service exam E and at least 2-3 years service as an Executive Officer or equivalent or relevant skills and experience in this particular field in any other organisation. Assessed potential and ability to progress beyond Administrative Officer level. OR A good University degree in Management/Public Administration/Business Studies or equivalent.

Salary: SS03 $20,335 - $25,990

648/2011 - EXECUTIVE OFFICER [FNU & OTHER INSTUTIONS]

This position reports directly to the Senior Administrative Officer (Operations) and is responsible for: coordinating the processing of all FNU and Other Institutions scholarship award applications by ensuring that sorting, data entry and vetting are done correctly and in adherence to the administrative guidelines set and within the agreed timelines; Ensuring that all enquiries in writing, on line, by telephone and on counter, relating to FNU and Other Institutions’ scholarships from all stakeholders are serviced properly by attending to these matters through quick responses; Providing proper and effective supervision and regular consultation with subordinates to ensure that they are effective and efficient in the production of output within the timelines set; Ensuring that the FNU & Other institutions database is up-to-date and that students’ allowances and tuition fees are disbursed in a timely manner; Facilitating the provision of effective and efficient administrative support to the SAO (Operations) through the adherence to directive and the implementation of tasks as may be assigned from time to time; Ensuring that a responsible and dynamic image is presented for the iTaukei Affairs Scholarship Unit in all its dealings by developing and maintaining excellent relations and representation with all relevant bodies within the industry; Participating in the effective implementation of the Performance Management System (PMS) through the adherence to set administrative guidelines.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as Clerical Officer and a pass in Service Exam H (1), (2) and S and 2-3 years service in that grade or equivalent or relevant skills and experience in this particular field in any other organization. Assessed potential and ability to contribute in a management role. A good Form 7 pass with Computing Skills is desirable.

Salary: SS04 $15,689 - $20,018

649/2011 - ASSISTANT ACCOUNTS OFFICER

This position reports directly to the Accounts Officer and is responsible for: ensuring that all Ledger accounts are well kept; reconciling them with Ministry of Finance’s print-out monthly; ensuring that all Funds are available before passing of vouches daily; Managing Imprest funds; Checking/Passing Vouchers for payment daily; Reconciling the Commitment Ledger with the Expenditure Ledger monthly; preparing Accountable advances and their timely retirement; preparing VAT returns and maintaining of scholarship records/reconciling of payments.

Qualification: A minimum of a degree in accounting or related discipline or equivalent from a recognized institution. OR A pass in service exam U. Appointee must have served at least one year in SS05 grade and have passed H1 & H2 service and have demonstrated intellectual capacity, drive, determination and flair in existing grade or position; or successfully completed Form 7 examination with a pass in accounting.

Salary: AC04 $17,687 - $22,724

Applications on completed GP 142 for the following posts should be addressed to:

The Permanent SecretaryMinistry of Provincial Development, National Disaster Management and Sugar P O Box 2219Government BuildingsSuva

650/2011 - SENIOR ECONOMIC PLANNING OFFICER[Re-advertised]

Responsible to the Director Sugar Unit to plan and coordinate the successful preparation, submission, implementation and monitoring of policy papers for the sugar industry; Co-ordinate the facilitating role of consulting with the key industry institutions and stakeholders (FSC, cane growers, funding agencies, researchers, landowners, farm input and service providers) on issues requiring Government assistance and/or intervention; Facilitate the monitoring of the performance of all industry institutions (FSC, SCGC, SCGF, SRIF, SIT, SPFL) and submitting to Government of recommendations for either information or consideration; Co-ordinate the preparation of status reports on new developments so that Government is appraised regularly and take action where required.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as Economic Planning Officer and at least 2-3 years service in that grade or equivalent or a relevant degree and/or relevant skills and experience in this particular field in any other organisation. Assessed potential and ability to progress beyond Senior Economic Planning Officer level.

Salary: SS02 $26,063 - $33,154

Applications on completed GP 142 for the following posts should be addressed to:

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North reveals sucsess story “The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.” BENJAMIN DISRAELI

Full swing ... upgrading works on the Nagigi to Bagasau stretch in Savusavu will open up opportunities in Cakaudrove province

Representatives of the Labasa SDA community entertain members of the Media Tour team who had fresh fish and vegetables everyday for dinner.

Vegetables plots beside cane farms is a thriving business in what was a mono culture (sugarcane) farming sector.Back Breaking ... the old folks harvest rice at their Dreketi fram in Macuata.

Gau native Suliasi Vusonitokalau with a giant pineapple at his intergrated Nakama farm in Labasa.

GOVERNMENT is serious about the development of micro, small and medium

enterprises (MSMEs) for it is crucial in national development and in improving the quality of life of the people with low capital.

Therefore Government is tapping on untapped opportunities particularly in rural areas where natural resources remain under utilised.

This Government identified this as a priority area for a broad and balanced area for development.

The National Centre for Small and Medium Enterprise

Development (NCSMED) through the Small and Micro Enterprise Act of 2002 is the primary vehicle through which government policies and strategies for MSME are implemented.

NCSMED is also tasked to provide training in entrepreneurship and management, business advisory services, support the private sector in developing MSMEs, provide loans and grants to MSMEs and develop new business opportunities through pilot projects.

There is no better evident of such successful government initiative then the Northern Development Programme (NDP) that started in Labasa in 2008 as part of the Look

North Policy. NDP manager Waisale Tuidama

said the NDP was proving to be a success in the Northern Division with a 94 per cent success rate.”

“Since 2008 to April 30 of this year we received 3035 applications with 2,567 of these applications approved.

“Government through our office here in Labasa had granted a total of $5,908,229 out of the $10,155,066 worth of applications.

“A total of 48 applications valued at $323,888.21 were received in the first four months of this year, increasing the applications to 3035 - valued at $10.155m,” Mr Tuidama said.

Twenty four projects were

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VCO ... Virgin Coconut Oil producer Harish Chand produces VCO at his mill at Vunika outside Labasa Town.

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Anjesh Prasad and Ashneel Lal of Baskalabe beside solar panels donated by Government.

Take five ... journalists in the media team take a break at Vatudamu Hill in Macuata.

Vegetables plots beside cane farms is a thriving business in what was a mono culture (sugarcane) farming sector.

North Policy. NDP manager Waisale Tuidama

said the NDP was proving to be a success in the Northern Division with a 94 per cent success rate.”

“Since 2008 to April 30 of this year we received 3035 applications with 2,567 of these applications approved.

“Government through our office here in Labasa had granted a total of $5,908,229 out of the $10,155,066 worth of applications.

“A total of 48 applications valued at $323,888.21 were received in the first four months of this year, increasing the applications to 3035 - valued at $10.155m,” Mr Tuidama said.

Twenty four projects were

approved in the first four months of 2011 worth $137,645.74 and had taken the number of projects approved to 2567 valued at $5.908m.

By province, Cakaudrove accounts for 38 per cent by value of approval, Macuata 42 per cent and Bua 20 per cent.

“However, a total of 29 projects were funded in the first four months of this year valued at $124,539.30,” he said.

“These have increased the total number of projects funded by NDP from 2008 to April this year to 1,380 with a total of equity grant value of $3.665m.

“Other lenders have provided loan financing with a value of

$4.9m and a total of $7.755m has been disbursed for projects funding through the NDP and other lenders,” he said.

The NDP conducted technical trainings with 2000 participants already graduated from their program.

“NDP completed 77 competency based economies through the formation of business entrepreneurs (CEFE) business training throughout Vanua Levu,” Mr Tuidama said.

“A total of 1974 have graduated and 1148 (60 per cent) have started their own business.

“Of the 1140 that had operated their businesses, 506 (44 per cent) have now obtained equity grants

from NDP and are operating their own businesses.”

And out of the 2567 approved applicants, 687 of these are women.

He added that their target groups were ex-inmates, women and also social welfare recipients.

NDP is targeting mostly rural areas and grassroots people of Vanua Levu and is focussing on import substitution programs.

He added that most of their clients were yaqona, dalo, sugar cane and livestock farmers.

He said people in Vanua Levu were slowly venturing into other forms of small micro-enterprise businesses which NDP is also providing assistance to.

Layer-birds give valuable income to those venturing into integrated farming.

The harvest is ready

AS the nation slept a Ministry of Information facilitated Media

Tour team drove out from the parking lot behind Government Buildings at 4am headed for its historic assignment to promote government projects on Vanua Levu.

The first stop over was at Korovou Town in Tailevu for a light “standing up” breakfast outside shops yet to open for the day’s business.

Then we headed onto the highway through Northland territory enjoying scenery of lush valleys and farm land enroute to Natovi.

The cruise on MV Spirit of Harmony, which was just coming into to berth and dead on time, saw us leave Viti Levu on a three-hour ride to Nabouwalu.

As they say the early bird catches the fat worm.

At Naulumatua House in Nabouwalu the Commissioner Northern Inia Seruiratu gave a brief introduction of Vanua Levu to the visiting team .

Showing his patriotism about Vanua Levu he started by acknowledging the importance and a need for an information personnel to be based in his office.

“We want the whole world to be aware of what is happening in Vanua Levu,” he said.

For desktop journalists the commissioner’s comprehensive presentation was exclusive news, all one had to know about the North but the Minfo team sensed their mainstream media counterparts were hungry for adventure and more.

Laying the foundations for economic growth is top priority and development programs driven by research and analysis has been Col Seruiratu’s argument.

This is in line with government’s strategic development plan which is sustainable economic empowerment development strategy. This way, whatever they do up North is linked to what Government is trying to achieve so it gets the necessary support and resources.

For Northerners in Fiji it’s time for them to be involved and take ownership of

government programs.The first step is to think

about going back home.The Look North Policy

since 2002 and Northern Development Program in 2007 are in place to revitalise the economy in the North.

Sugarcane is the backbone of the northern economy. This this was seriously affected after the non renewal of leases but from what I saw last week there is a bumper crop on the fields.

However, my good friend Waisale Tuidama said there is a lack of farm labourers, many have drifted into Viti Levu. The harvest is ready yet the labourers are few.

Otherwise the focus is on targeted development approach to be more effective in its mission. Justification of this is that, already rural poverty on Vanua Levu has decreased by 5 per cent.

There is no strategic development plan but Col Seruiratu said Vanua Levu matches Viti Levu in terms of resources but there was a need for better infrastructure.

The pine plantations are massive and tour guide George tells me there is enough “green gold” to harvest for the next 30 years.

“You leave Viti Levu and come to Vanua Levu and there’s a big gap to be patched,” Col Seruiratu said. “Vanua Levu must have its own plan. It’s full of potential and opportunities that needs to be realised and converted.”

“People focus on problems, because I’m from Tailevu I focus on opportunities. There is no problem in Tailevu.”

With technology the world is connected and that is what the North craves for - to break into the next level for a preferred future.

If the stakeholders and people in Vanua Levu are innovative and strategise smarter they can do well. I saw that growth is gaining momentum and I would love bto e up North in 18 months time to witness the progress.

In the words of Vincent Lombardi: “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will.” Sa dri yani.

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The Permanent SecretaryMinistry of Labour, Industrial Relations and EmploymentP O Box 2216Government BuildingsSuva

651/2011 - SENIOR ENGINEER MECHANICAL[OHS RISK ENGINEERING]

Responsible to the Principal Engineer/Principal Labour Officer (OHS) – OHS Risk Engineering Services for the effective and efficient operation and resource management of the Professional Engineering Unit. This unit is responsible for the engineering design vetting and registration of specified plants, machinery and processes under the OHS legislations; advise to local and overseas manufacturers, importers, exporters, suppliers, including national and international authorities on safety engineering requirements of plants in workplaces; commissioning and certification of specified imported plants and machinery; implement Plant Regulations, Codes of Practice and related national accreditation systems on plant operator’s training and licensing; monitor the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Management System; provide risk engineering consultancies including NDT services to clients; liaise with relevant agencies in Fiji on prohibition and standard requirements for plants and machinery; provide professional support services to the OHS fields operations staffs; provide professional safety engineering inputs in the development and training of staffs and clients; participation in joint OHS partnership projects with key and high risk industries; promote teamwork and staff participation through QCC meetings; compilation of service data for inputs into the national OHS Plant database, quality delivery of professional investigation tasks related to safety engineering incidents and accidents; performs such other duties that maybe assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Qualification: Corporate membership of a recognised Institute or recognised equivalent qualifications and at least 3 years post graduate experience and/or relevant skills and experience in this particular field in any other organisation or relevant degree. Consistently good reports with at least one superior performance assessment at EP05 and assessed potential and ability to contribute at Senior level. Particular specialist experience may be required for some posts.

Salary: EP04 $22,214 - $27,866

Applications on completed GP 142 for the following posts should be addressed to:

The Permanent SecretaryMinistry of Education, National Heritage, Culture & Arts, Youth and SportsPrivate Mail BagGovernment BuildingsSuva

652/2011, 653/2011, 654/2011 - HEADTEACHER – ED2C [3 POSTS]- SUVA METHODIST PRIMARY SCH- SWAMI SHARDHANAND MEMORIAL SCHOOL- TACIRUA BHARTIYA PATHSHALA PRIMARY SCHOOL

To administer a ED2C primary school; offer professional guidance to staff, teach and liaise with the school committee, parents and the Ministry of Education staff. The appointee should be able to contribute towards the cultural and social life of the school and supervise the teaching of vernacular language.

Qualification: Qualifications as for Teacher ED8 and at least 2 years service with a superior assessment in the ED3 or 3 years in ED4 grade or 4 years ED5E grade or equivalent based upon standard rating scale. A relevant degree from a recognised University is preferred. Completed 3 years rural service or a superior assessment in the past 3 years. Superior school administrative ability and professional leadership skills. For Special Education post, a relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised institution. Where relevant, hostel management experience will be preferred. Potential to advance to a higher post.

Salary: ED2C $33,390 - $37,887

655/2011, 656/2011, 657/2011 - HEADTEACHER – ED3C [3 POSTS]- NASINU MUSLIM PRIMARY SCH- RAMPUR PRIMARY SCHOOL- SHRI A D PATEL MEMORIAL SCH

To administer a ED3C primary school; offer professional guidance to staff, teach and liaise with the school committee, parents and the Ministry of Education staff. The appointee should be able to contribute towards the cultural and social life of the school and supervise the teaching of vernacular language.

Qualification: Qualification as for Teacher ED8 and at least 2 years service with a superior assessment in ED4 or 3 years in ED5E grade or 6 years in ED5A-D grade or equivalent based upon standard rating scale. Applicant with a relevant degree from a recognised University would be an added advantage. Completed 3 years rural service or a superior assessment in the past 3 years. Superior administrative ability and professional leadership skills. For a special education post, a relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised institution. Where relevant, hostel management experience will be preferred. Potential to advance to a higher post.

Salary: ED3C $30,707 - $35,403

658/2011, 659/2011, 660/2011, 661/2011, 662/2011, 663/2011, 664/2011, 665/2011, 666/2011, 667/2011, 668/2011 - HEADTEACHER – ED4C [11 POSTS]- AHMADIYA PRIMARY SCHOOL- NARERE PRIMARY SCHOOL- NASAVUSAVU PUBLIC PRIMRY SCHOOL- NASINU DISTRICT SCHOOL

- NAVATUSILA DISTRICT SCHOOL- QALITU DISTRICT SCHOOL- RUKUA/RAVIRAVI DISTRICT SCH- RUKURUKU DISTRICT SCHOOL- TAVEUNI CENTRAL INDIAN SCH- VUNISALUSALU CENTRAL SCH- WAINIMAKUTU VILLAGE SCH

To administer an ED4C primary school; offer professional guidance to staff and teach, liaise with the school committee, parents and Ministry of Education staff. The appointee should be able to contribute towards the cultural and social life of the school and supervise the teaching of the appropriate vernacular language.

Qualification: Qualification as for Teacher ED8 and at least 1 year’s service with a superior assessment in the ED4 or 2 years in ED5E or 5 years in ED5A-D or 6 years ED6D grade. A relevant degree from a recognised University would be an added advantage. Superior administrative ability and professional leadership skills. Completed 3 years in rural service or superior assessment in the past 3 years. For a Special Education post, a relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised Institution. Potential to advance to a higher post.

Salary: ED4C $27,480 - $31,533

669/2011, 670/2011, 671/2011, 672/2011, 673/2011, 674/2011, 675/2011, 676/2011, 677/2011, 678/2011, 679/2011 - HEADTEACHER – ED5E [11 POSTS]- BATIBALAVU DISTRICT SCHOOL- BOUMA DISTRICT SCHOOL- NAWAICOBA PUBLIC SCHOOL- RATU FILISE MEMORIAL SCHOOL- SABETO MUSLIM PRIMARY- SIGATOKA DISTRICT PRIMARY SCHOOL- ST ANDREWS PRIMARY SCHOOL- ST THOMAS ACQUINAS SCHOOL- VATUWAQA PRIMARY SCHOOL- VITOGO DISTRICT SCHOOL- WAILEVU WEST DISTRICT SCH

To administer a ED5E primary school, offer professional guidance to staff and teach, liaise with the school committee, parents and the Ministry of Education staff. The appointee should be able to contribute towards the cultural and social life of the school and supervise the teaching of the appropriate vernacular language.

Qualification: Qualification as for the teacher ED8 and at least 4 years with superior assessment in ED5A-D or 5 years in ED6 grade. Completed 3 years rural service or a superior assessment in the past 3 years. Proven administrative ability and management skills. For a Special Education post, a relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised Institution. Potential to advance to a higher post.

Salary: ED5E $24,681 - $28,940

680/2011 - HEADTEACHER – ED6D - NUKU CATHOLIC SCHOOL

To administer a ED6D primary school; offer professional guidance to staff and teach, liaise with the school committee, parents and the Ministry of Education staff. The appointee should be able to contribute towards the cultural and social life of the school and supervise the teaching of vernacular language.

Qualification: Qualification as for a teacher ED8 and at least 1 year service with superior assessment in the ED6A grade or 8 years in ED8. Completed 3 years rural service or a superior assessment in the past 3 years. Proven administrative ability and management skills. For Special Education post, a relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised institution. Where relevant, hostel management experiences will be preferred. Potential to advance to a higher post.

Salary: ED6D $21,679 - $25,633

Applications on completed GP 142 for the following posts should be addressed to: The Permanent SecretaryMinistry of HealthP O Box 2223Government BuildingsSuva

CWM HOSPITAL

681/2011 - MATRON [IN SERVICE TRAINING]

Responsible to the Manager Nursing Services, CWM Hospital for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the development/training programs for the Registered Nurses at Institutional level. The incumbent is responsible for the implementation of the Nurses In-service Training Plan and coordinate the evaluation of standards of care and management of the units. To evaluate Training Program for Nurses after analyzing completed training need assessment form and on the job training for Nurses, auditing of nurses performance by their respective Sister In-charge. The incumbent has to provide the direction and support for the Sister In-charge of the Wards/Units and to coordinate the evaluation of the standard of care and provide appropriate feedback for the respective nursing teams. To manage the delivery of appropriate in-service training program for all Registered Nurses to maintain and improve quality patient care. Ensure that staff development and education programmes are consistent with defined policies and procedure of the nursing department, Ministry of Health and the Public Service Commission.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment at NU04 level with five (5) years successful experience at that level. For the post of Senior Tutor Sister, a Degree or post Basic Diploma in Nursing / Health with five (5) years post registration experience and Certificate in Teaching is essential. Nurse Practitioners with five (5) years experience at that level may also be considered. Consistently good reports and proven ability to manage staff

and resources.

Salary: NU03 $22,214 - $27,866

682/2011, 683/2011, 684/2011 - SENIOR SISTER [MATERNITY UNIT] - 3POSTS

Responsible to the Medical Superintendent through the Matron Maternity in the overall management and supervision of the Maternity Wards through proper planning, coordinating, controlling and evaluating of the worker’s activities in the daily management operation of the wards. Ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and effective nursing to all patients and relatives by implementing quality customer services, and sound leadership role to nursing staffs and all workers to deliver quality health care.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment at NU05 level with 3 years successful experience in that level. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

685/2011 - SENIOR SISTER [PAEDIATRICS]

Responsible to the Medical Superintendent through the Matron Paediatrics in the overall management and supervision of the Paediatrics Ward through proper planning, coordinating, controlling and evaluating of the worker’s activities in the daily management operation of the ward. Ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and effective nursing to all children and relatives by implementing quality customer services, and sound leadership role to nursing staffs and all workers to deliver quality health care.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment at NU05 level with 3 years successful experience in that level. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

686/2011 - SENIOR SISTER [FAMILY PLANNING]

Responsible to the Medical Superintendent through the Matron Maternity in the overall management and supervision of the Family Planning Unit through proper planning, coordinating, controlling and evaluating of the worker’s activities in the daily management operation of the ward. Ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and effective nursing to all clients by implementing quality customer services, and sound leadership role to nursing staffs and all workers to be able to deliver quality health care.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment at NU05 level with 3 years successful experience in that level. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

687/2011 - SENIOR SISTER [MEN’S MEDICAL WARD]

Responsible to the Medical Superintendent through the Matron West Wing in the overall management and supervision of the Men’s Medical Ward through proper planning, coordinating, controlling and evaluating of the worker’s activities in the daily management operation of the ward. Ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and effective nursing to all patients and relatives by implementing quality customer services, and sound leadership role to nursing staffs and all workers to deliver quality health care.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment at NU05 level with 3 years successful experience in that level. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

688/2011 - SENIOR SISTER [ANTE NATAL CLINIC]

Responsible to the Medical Superintendent through the Matron Maternity in the overall management and supervision of the Ante Natal Ward through proper planning, coordinating, controlling and evaluating of the worker’s activities in the daily management operation of the ward. Ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and effective nursing to all mothers by implementing quality customer services, and sound leadership role to the nursing staffs and all workers to deliver quality health care.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment at NU05 level with 3 years successful experience in that level. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

689/2011, 690/2011 - SENIOR SISTER [EAST WING]- 2 POSTS

Responsible to the Medical Superintendent through the Matron East Wing in the overall management and supervision of the East Wing Wards through proper planning, coordinating, controlling and evaluating of the worker’s activities in the daily management operation of the ward. Ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and effective nursing to all patients by implementing quality customer services, and sound leadership role to nursing staffs and all workers to be able to deliver quality health care.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment at NU05 level with 3 years successful experience in that level. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

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691/2011 - SENIOR SISTER [ACUTE SURGICAL WARD]

Responsible to the Medical Superintendent through the Matron East Wing in the overall management and supervision of the Acute Surgical Ward through proper planning, coordinating, controlling and evaluating of the worker’s activities in the daily management operation of the ward. Ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and effective nursing to all patients and relatives by implementing quality customer services, and sound leadership role to nursing staffs and all workers to deliver quality health care.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment at NU05 level with 3 years successful experience in that level. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

692/2011 - SENIOR SISTER [OPERATING THEATRE]

Responsible to the Medical Superintendent CWM Hospital through the Matron East Wing in planning, organizing and coordinating all activities in the Operating Theatre. To provide a safe environment for patients coming in for elective and emergency surgeries by overseeing the provision of manpower, and resources.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment at NU05 level with 3 years successful experience in that level. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

693/2011 - SENIOR SISTER [CORONARY CARE UNIT]

Responsible to the Medical Superintendent through the Matron East Wing in the overall management and supervision of the Coronary Care Unit through proper planning, coordinating, controlling and evaluating of the worker’s activities in the daily management operation of the ward. Ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and effective nursing to all children and relatives by implementing quality customer services, and sound leadership role to nursing staffs and all workers to deliver quality health care.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment at NU05 level with 3 years successful experience in that level. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

694/2011 - SENIOR SISTER [ACUTE MEDICAL WARD]

Responsible to the Medical Superintendent through the Matron East Wing in the overall management and supervision of the Acute Medical Ward through proper planning, coordinating, controlling and evaluating of the worker’s activities in the daily management operation of the ward. Ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and effective nursing to all acute patients and relatives by implementing quality customer services, and sound leadership role to nursing staffs and all workers to deliver quality health care.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment at NU05 level with 3 years successful experience in that level. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

695/2011 - SENIOR SISTER [PAYING WARD]

Responsible to the Medical Superintendent through the Matron West Wing in the overall management and supervision of the Paying Ward through proper planning, coordinating, controlling and evaluating of the worker’s activities in the daily management operation of the ward. Ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and effective nursing to all patients and relatives by implementing quality customer services, and sound leadership role to nursing staffs and all workers to deliver quality health care.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment at NU05 level with 3 years successful experience in that level. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

696/2011, 697/2011 - SENIOR SISTER [INTENSIVE CARE] - 2 POSTS Responsible to the Medical Superintendent through the Matron East Wing in the overall management and supervision of the Intensive Care Unit through proper planning, coordinating, controlling and evaluating of the worker’s activities in the daily management operation of the ward. Ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and effective nursing to all patients by implementing quality customer services, and sound leadership role to nursing staffs and all workers to be able to deliver quality health care.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment at NU05 level with 3 years successful experience in that level. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

698/2011 - SENIOR SISTER [BIRTHING UNIT ]

Responsible to the Medical Superintendent through the Matron Maternity in the overall management and supervision of the Birthing Unit through proper planning, coordinating, controlling

and evaluating of the worker’s activities in the daily management operation of the ward. Ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and effective nursing to all mothers and relatives by implementing quality customer services, and sound leadership role to nursing staffs and all workers to deliver quality health care.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment at NU05 level with 3 years successful experience in that level. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

699/2011, 700/2011 - SENIOR SISTER [ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY] - 2 POSTS

Responsible to the Medical Superintendent through the Matron East Wing in the overall management and supervision of the Accident & Emergency Unit through proper planning, coordinating, controlling and evaluating of the worker’s activities in the daily management operation of the ward. Ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and effective nursing to all patients by implementing quality customer services, and sound leadership role to nursing staffs and all workers to be able to deliver quality health care.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment at NU05 level with 3 years successful experience in that level. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

701/2011 - SISTER [POST ANESTHETIC RECOVERY UNIT]

Responsible to the Matron East Wing through the Senior Sister, Post Anesthetic Recovery Unit [PARU], CWM Hospital for all the activities carried out in the unit. To be efficiently responsible in managing operations in PARU that involves staffing and other aspects of nursing duties. Responsible in directing, supervising, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic PARU, supervising the nursing staff by establishing work schedules, planning and distribution of patent assignment. Assures compliance with established standard safety, environmental & infection control standards. Maintaining medical supply inventories for the delivery of the quality patient care on a designated shift for immediate post operative patients and ensures that dangerous drugs are ordered and in safe keeping in double locked cupboard.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as a Staff Nurse and with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience. Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential for Health Sister post, the latter essential for maternity Sister posts. For post in specialized area, a minimum of three (3) years successful experience in that discipline is essential. A graduate with relevant qualification and with a minimum of three (3) years post registration experience may also be considered. Consistently good reports and assessed ability to supervise staff and manage resources.

Salary: NU05 $16,436 - $19,189

702/2011 - SISTER [CSSD]

Responsible to the Matron East Wing through the Senior Sister CSSD, CWM Hospital for all the activities carried out in the CSSD Unit. To ensure the maintenance of adequate sterile surgical supplies to all the units of CWM Hospital and any other peripheral areas. To check on staff attendance, allocations and staffing coverage of CSSD and checks on their daily attendance. Ensure that all unsterile items from all wards are loaded into gas machine and re stock raw materials and reports balance of supplies. Make arrangement with boiler attendant if steam is not turned on. To oversee the unload of items to all wards and units and also supervise attendant in stocking the autoclaved items on shelves for each ward. Responsible for the ordering of stores, gas cylinders and new issue of linen, reports all dysfunction machines to management for endorsement of repair and record all trays and special instruments issued to all units and wards.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as a Staff Nurse and with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience. Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential for Health Sister post, the latter essential for maternity Sister posts. For post in specialized area, a minimum of three (3) years successful experience in that discipline is essential. A graduate with relevant qualification and with a minimum of three (3) years post registration experience may also be considered. Consistently good reports and assessed ability to supervise staff and manage resources.

Salary: NU05 $16,436 - $19,189

703/2011 - SISTER [OPERATING THEATRE]

Responsible to the Matron East Wing through the Senior Sister Operating Theatre, CWM Hospital for all activities of the Operation Theatre. Facilitate the maintenance of a safe clinical environment that is therapeutic for patient care and sensitive to other staff needs. Responsible for ensuring accurate documentation on count sheets, prioritize workload, act as a positive role model and as a mentor whenever possible, maintain competencies according to guidelines, policies and standards; ensure and facilitate infection control guidelines are complied and monitored; supervise and allocate junior staff, stock control, educate and guide students [medical & nursing] in their procedure assessments and counsel patients and relatives pre-operatively regarding conditions of the terminally ill patients.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as a Staff Nurse and with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience. Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential for Health Sister post, the latter essential for maternity Sister posts. For post in specialized area, a minimum of three (3) years successful experience in that discipline is essential. A graduate with relevant qualification and with a minimum of three

(3) years post registration experience may also be considered. Consistently good reports and assessed ability to supervise staff and manage resources.

Salary: NU05 $16,436 - $19,189

704/2011 - SISTER [INFECTION CONTROL]

Responsible to the Matron Administration CWM Hospital through the Risk Manager Infection Control – West Wing, CWM Hospital for planning, organization, management and supervision of clinical nursing duties in the Infection Control unit. The incumbent is to ensure coordination, implementation and monitoring of the Infection Preventation and Control System to comply with the standards of practice with the National Infection Policy [2006], the OHS Act and relevant regulations of Fiji. The incumbent is to ensure the development of policies, guidelines/procedures related to infection and control, their currency, accuracy and accessibility to staff.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as a Staff Nurse and with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience. Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential for Health Sister post, the latter essential for maternity Sister posts. For post in specialized area, a minimum of three (3) years successful experience in that discipline is essential. A graduate with relevant qualification and with a minimum of three (3) years post registration experience may also be considered. Consistently good reports and assessed ability to supervise staff and manage resources.

Salary: NU05 $16,436 - $19,189

WESTERN HEALTH SERVICES

705/2011 - MANAGER NURSING SERVICES [WESTERN]

Responsible to the Divisional Medical Officer Western for the management, supervision, monitoring, evaluation and control of the Nursing Services in the Sub-divisional Hospitals, Health Centers and Nursing Stations within the Western Division. The incumbent has to develop short and long term strategic plans for the Nursing Services and assist in the development of all community health services management documentation. Plan, coordinate and direct major projects within the nursing services. Assist the Divisional Medical Officer in preparation of the Division’s Community Health Master Plan. Ensure that each sub-divisional hospital’s disaster plan is reviewed and updated annually. Ensure that community health policies are understood and adhered to by the nurses within the Central Division. Be fully conversant with such aspects of the law/ethics that affect the nursing services in particular, the Nurses, Midwives and Nurses Practitioner Act Cap 256. Provide report on the management, activities and the needs of the services as required.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment at NU02 with three (3) years experience at that level. A degree in Nursing and Administration/Education or Post Basic Diploma in Nursing Education and Certificate in Teaching is essential. Must have demonstrated intellectual capacity, drive, determination and flair in existing grade. Consistently good reports and proven ability to manage staff and resources.

Salary: NU01 $37,631 - $46,037

706/2011 - SENIOR HEALTH SISTER [BA HEALTH CENTRE]

Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Ba through the Divisional Health Sister Ba to ensure the effective, implementation and sustainability of preventative, promotive, protective and rehabilitative health service delivery within the sub division. The position operates within the legislation of the nurses, midwife and Nurse Practitioner Act, Public Health Act and Hospital and Dispensary Act, Pharmacy and Poison Act, OHS 1987 Act, Finance Act.

Qualification: For Senior Health Sister posts, Certificates in both Midwifery and Public Health are essentials with at least five (5) years post registration experience. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

707/2011 - SENIOR HEALTH SISTER [NADI HEALTH CENTRE]

Responsible to the Sub Dvisional Medical Officer Nadi through the Divisional Health Sister in ensuring the efficient and effective implementation and sustainability of preventative, promotive, protective and rehabilitative health service delivery within the sub division. The position operates within the legislation of the Nurses, Midwife and Nurse Practitioner Act, Public Health Act and Hospital and Dispensary Act, Pharmacy and Poison Act, OHS 1987 Act and Finance Act.

Qualification: For Senior Health Sister posts, Certificates in both Midwifery and Public Health are essentials with at least five (5) years post registration experience. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

708/2011 - SENIOR HEALTH SISTER [SIGATOKA HEALTH CENTRE]

Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Nadroga Navosa through the Divisional Health Sister to ensure the effective, implementation and sustainability of preventative, promotive, protective and rehabilitative health service delivery within the sub division. The position operates within the legislation of the Nurses, Midwife and Nurse Practitioner Act, Public Health Act and Hospital and Dispensary Act, Pharmacy and Poison Act, OHS 1987 Act, Finance Act.

Qualification: For Senior Health Sister posts, Certificates in both Midwifery and Public Health are essentials with at least

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five (5) years post registration experience. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

709/2011 - SENIOR SISTER [RAKIRAKI HOSPITAL]

Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Rakiraki through the Divisional Health Sister to oversee the efficient and effective implementation of acute care, rehabilitative, preventative and promotive health services delivery. The position operates, within legislation of the Nurses, Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board Act.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment at NU05 level with 3 years successful experience in that level. Consistently good reports and ability to contribute at supervisory level.

Salary: NU04 $19,069 - $21,905

710/2011 - HEALTH SISTER [SIGATOKA HEALTH CENTRE]

Responsible to the Sub – divisional Medical Officer, Nadroga/Navosa through the Senior Health Sister, Nadroga/Navosa for planning, organization, management and supervision of nursing duties at the Sigatoka Health Centre. Evaluate nursing staffs and ward assistants in their performance and essential job functions. To carry out and supervise clinical activities outlined in the Business Plan. To liaise with Officer in-charge and recommend nursing staff for training. To ensure that staff do comply with OHS Regulations.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as a Staff Nurse and with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience. Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential for Health Sister post, the latter essential for maternity Sister posts. For post in specialized area, a minimum of three (3) years successful experience in that discipline is essential. A graduate with relevant qualification and with a minimum of three (3) years post registration experience may also be considered. Consistently good reports and assessed ability to supervise staff and manage resources.

Salary: NU05 $16,436 - $19,189

711/2011 - HEALTH SISTER [BA HEALTH CENTRE]

Responsible to the Sub – divisional Medical Officer, Ba through the Senior Health Sister, Ba for planning, organization, management and supervision of nursing duties at the Ba Health Centre. Evaluate nursing staffs and ward assistants in their performance and essential job functions. To carry out and supervise clinical activities outlined in the Business Plan. To liaise with Officer in-charge and recommend nursing staff for training. To ensure that staff do comply with OHS Regulations.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as a Staff Nurse and with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience. Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential for Health Sister post, the latter essential for maternity Sister posts. For post in specialized area, a minimum of three (3) years successful experience in that discipline is essential. A graduate with relevant qualification and with a minimum of three (3) years post registration experience may also be considered. Consistently good reports and assessed ability to supervise staff and manage resources.

Salary: NU05 $16,436 - $19,189

712/2011 - SISTER [WARDS –SIGATOKA HOSPITAL]

Responsible to the Sub - Divisional Medical Officer, Nadroga/Navosa, through the Senior Sister, Sigatoka Hospital for planning, organization, management and supervision of nursing duties in the hospital wards. Evaluate nursing staffs and ward assistants in their performance and essential job functions. The incumbent is to coordinate monthly meetings and referrals to base hospitals. He/She is to ensure that staffs under his/her care comply with the OHS Regulations and to attend to other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as a Staff Nurse and with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience. Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential for Health Sister post, the latter essential for maternity Sister posts. For post in specialized area, a minimum of three (3) years successful experience in that discipline is essential. A graduate with relevant qualification and with a minimum of three (3) years post registration experience may also be considered.Consistently good reports and assessed ability to supervise staff and manage resources.

Salary: NU05 $16,436 - $19,189

713/2011 - SISTER [GOPD / A&E – SIGATOKA HOSP]

Responsible to the Sub - Divisional Medical Officer, Nadroga/Navosa, through the Senior Sister, Sigatoka Hospital for planning, organization, management and supervision of nursing duties in the General Outpatient and Accident & Emergency Department. Evaluate nursing staffs and ward assistants in their performance and essential job functions. The incumbent is to coordinate monthly meetings and referrals to base hospitals. He/She is to ensure that staffs under his/her care comply with the OHS Regulations and to attend to other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as a Staff Nurse and with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience. Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential for Health Sister post, the latter essential for maternity Sister posts. For post in specialized area, a minimum of three (3) years successful experience in that discipline is essential. A graduate with relevant qualification and with a minimum of three (3) years post registration experience may also be considered.

Consistently good reports and assessed ability to supervise staff and manage resources.

Salary: NU05 $16,436 - $19,189

714/2011 - SISTER [RA MATERNITY HOSPITAL]

Responsible to the Divisional Medical Officer Ra, through the Senior Sister Ra Maternity for the planning, organization, management and supervision of nursing duties in the hospital wards. Evaluate nursing staffs and ward assistants in their performance and essential job functions. The incumbent is to coordinate monthly meetings and referrals to base hospitals. He/She is to ensure that staffs under his/her care comply with the OHS Regulations and to attend to other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as a Staff Nurse and with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience. Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential for Health Sister post, the latter essential for maternity Sister posts. For post in specialized area, a minimum of three (3) years successful experience in that discipline is essential. A graduate with relevant qualification and with a minimum of three (3) years post registration experience may also be considered.Consistently good reports and assessed ability to supervise staff and manage resources.

Salary: NU05 $16,436 - $19,189

715/2011 - SISTER [BA MISSION HOSPITAL]

Responsible to the Sub - Divisional Medical Officer, Ba, through the Senior Sister, Ba Hospital for planning, organization, management and supervision of nursing duties in the hospital wards. Evaluate nursing staffs and ward assistants in their performance and essential job functions. The incumbent is to coordinate monthly meetings and referrals to base hospitals. He/She is to ensure that staffs under his/her care comply with the OHS Regulations and to attend to other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as a Staff Nurse and with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience. Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential for Health Sister post, the latter essential for maternity Sister posts. For post in specialized area, a minimum of three (3) years successful experience in that discipline is essential. A graduate with relevant qualification and with a minimum of three (3) years post registration experience may also be considered. Consistently good reports and assessed ability to supervise staff and manage resources.

Salary: NU05 $16,436 - $19,189

Applications on completed GP 142 for the following posts should be addressed to:

The Permanent SecretaryMinistry of Industry and TradeP O Box 2118Government BuildingsSuva

716/2011 - SENIOR ECONOMIC PLANNING OFFICER[ECONOMIC ANALYSIS UNIT]

Responsible to the Chief Economist through the Principal Economic Planning Officer. The appointee is required to conduct analysis work, writing a wide range of briefing papers, reports, speeches and cabinet papers on investment, commerce and business development. This also includes providing advice on policy matters and ensure that expected outputs are achieved at set deadlines as outlined in the EAU’s work programme and ensure that details and timely information are available at all times for management, ensuring close contact is maintained with the private sector, public sector, semi-government and international organizations at all times. The appointee is also required to represent and communicate the Ministry’s position in relevant workshops, seminars and conferences, at national, regional and international levels.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as Economic Planning Officer and at least 2-3 years service in that grade or equivalent or a relevant degree and/or relevant skills and experience in this particular field in any other organisation. Assessed potential and ability to progress beyond Senior Economic Planning Officer level.

Salary: SS02 $ 26,063 - $33,154

Applications on completed GP 142 for the following posts should be addressed to:

The Permanent SecretaryMinistry of Information, National Archives and Library Service of FijiP O Box 2225Government BuildingsSuva

717/2011 - PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Responsible to the Deputy Secretary in the management of staff by providing guidance, support service and advice. Ensuring that PSC Act and Regulations, procedures, policies and directives are adhered to pertaining to all personnel and administrate matters. The incumbent as the Manager Corporate Service should work closely with other Unit Managers in ensuring the implementation of the Ministry’s policies and achievements throughout the Ministry as outlined in the ACP.

Qualification: An officer of high calibre. Qualifications required for appointment as Senior Administrative Officer and at least 2-3 years service in that grade or equivalent or relevant degree or Post graduate qualification and/or relevant skills and experience in this particular field in any other organisation. Ability to manage staff and resources. Must have demonstrated intellectual

capacity, drive, determination and flair in existing grade and proven to be a meritorious performer.

Salary: SS01 $35,466 - $44,787

718/2011 - ACCOUNTS OFFICER

Responsible to the Senior Accountant to ensure provision of up to date, efficient, effective and timely financial management in accordance with existing rules and regulations. Assists the Senior Accountant in the coordination, compilation and preparation of annual budget monitoring and review of expenditure against budgetary provisions, compiles and monitors cash flow forecast and account balances, safe custody and security of all revenue and valuables, timely payment of accounts, authorizes and approves orders, payment vouchers and journals. Provide weekly, monthly and quarterly returns and statutory reports to unit managers, Ministry of Finance and Auditor General. The incumbent is to ensure prompt collection and receipt of all revenue due, prompt bank lodgement and ensures timely reconciliation of SI reports, ledgers, underline accounts on bank statements and IDC accounts.

Qualification: A degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Studies and preferably a member of the Fiji Institute of Accountants or a recognized or an equivalent/ recognized professional body. OR He/She should have served at least 2 years as Assistant Accounts Office and have demonstrated intellectual capacity, drive, determination and flair in existing grade or position. Should be a team player and has acquired consistently good reports.

Salary: AC03 $22,799 - $29,730

FILM &TELEVISION UNIT

719/2011 - PRINCIPAL INFORMATION OFFICER

The post will report directly to the Director of Information for the management of staff and implementation of the info-communication programmes for the Information Services Unit to ensure the effective deliverance of programmes in accordance with the Ministry’s objectives in providing a timely and relevant information service for Government activities and programs. Contribute to the policy development advice, ministerial advice on objectives concerning the print, broadcast and new technology media. Manage staff and financial resources of Information Services Unit and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations of the public service as well as the continued growth of a work culture conducive to productivity.

Qualification: An officer of high calibre. Qualifications required for appointment as Senior Information Officer and at least 2-3 years service in that grade or equivalent or relevant degree or postgraduate qualifications and/or relevant skills and experience in this particular field in any other organisation. Assessed ability to manage staff and resources. Must have demonstrated intellectual capacity, drive, determination and flair in existing grade. Considerable experience in journalism or film making desirable for certain posts, and proven to be a meritorious performer.

Salary: SS01 $35,466 - $44,787

720/2011 - ASSISTANT INFORMATION OFFICER

Responsible to the Information Officer (Editor) for technical support services in audio visual productions. Assist in the compilation of Audio/Visual productions using linear and non-linear systems. Maintain studio equipment and lighting. Identify best artistic videography for productions. Assist in audio visual archival retrieval, restoration and preservation. Provide technical support in multi-camera operations on location (O.B).

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as Information Assistant and at least 2-3 years service in that grade or equivalent and/or relevant skills and experience in this particular field in any other organisation. Assessed potential and ability to contribute in a management role. A high standard of written English and sound knowledge of Fijian and Hindustani is essential in some positions. In others, experience of photography or sound recording and transfer is desirable.

Salary: SS04 $15,689 - $20,018

721/2011 - SENIOR INFORMATION ASSISTANT

Responsible to the Information Officer to ensure implementation of timely, effective communication strategies including the production of regular news, features and audio visual programmes. The officer must have skills in research, website, photography, video and IT in order to publicize government activities, programmes and policies. The officer must have excellent writing skills and communication in English and vernacular.

Qualification: A pass in Fiji School Leaving Certificate, Form 7 or equivalent.

Salary: SS05 $8,092 – $15,001

INFORMATION SERVICES

722/2011 - PRINCIPAL INFORMATION OFFICER [POLICY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT]

Responsible to the Director of Information in providing an effective management and leadership role in administering the Policy and Research Development Unit. Ensure the implementation of the info-communication programmes of the Unit to ensure the effective deliverance of programmes in accordance with the ministry’s objective in providing a quality and strategic whole-of-government information service. Assist the Director with the provision of “quick responses” as part of the ministerial QRT Team ensuring pro-activeness and strategy in issues management. Assist in formulating policy development

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advice, ministerial advice on media law, including broadcast and ICT, as well as objectives concerning the print, broadcast and new technology media. Develop a pro-active information and communication service on the Internet worldwide through the Official Fiji Government Website and other government sites. Contribute to the preparation of speeches and messages communicating government’s plan, objectives and achievements as well as research briefs for ministerial and executive usage. Manage the human resources and financial resources of the Policy Research Unit, ensuring efficiencies and compliance with the rules and regulations of the Fiji Public Service particularly the reform requirements, as well as the continued growth of a work culture conducive to productivity. Prepare budget for annual recurrent and capital expenditures and institute budgetary controls. Outlines and plan a comprehensive training programme for PR&D staff and manage and conduct capacity building objectives in line with the ministry’s Human Resource Development Plans. Quick judgements and flexibility in applying new methods are critical to the post.

Qualification: An officer of high calibre. Qualifications required for appointment as Senior Information Officer and at least 2-3 years service in that grade or equivalent or relevant degree or postgraduate qualifications and/or relevant skills and experience in this particular field in any other organisation. Assessed ability to manage staff and resources. Must have demonstrated intellectual capacity, drive, determination and flair in existing grade. Considerable experience in journalism or film making desirable for certain posts, and proven to be a meritorious performer.

Salary: SS01 $35,466 - $44,787

723/2011 - SENIOR INFORMATION OFFICER [TECH]

Responsible to the Principal Information Officer (Information Service Unit) for technical support services in pre and post production work for television news, film and television documentaries as well as archival storage system. Contribute to policy development advice on technical support services. Provide camera work for field and studio productions including editing, lighting, sound and visual mix. Provide advice on technological developments in audio visual equipment including replacement costs as well as archival system. Institute quality control, maintain work history cards and daily maintenance of camera and sound equipment. Assign camera crew on studio and field productions and report duration of assignments. Manage staff training objectives.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as Information Officer and at least 2-3 years service in that grade or equivalent or relevant degree and/or relevant skills and experience in this particular field in any other organisation. Assessed potential and ability to progress beyond Senior Information Officer. Experience in journalism and broadcasting is desirable.

Salary: SS02 $26,063 - $33,154

724/2011 - SENIOR INFORMATION OFFICER [PUBLIC AFFAIRS]

Coordinate the activities of the Public Affairs Unit to ensure timely, effective, communication strategies involving the production of regular news, features and supplements utilizing the print and electronic media, develop the Media Liaison Officer system of reporting within government, strengthen the capabilities of the Data and Research Unit and Information Technology to publicise government activities overseas utilizing the Internet services.

Qualification: Qualifications required for appointment as Information Officer and at least 2-3 years service in that grade or equivalent or relevant degree and/or relevant skills and experience in this particular field in any other organisation. Assessed potential and ability to progress beyond Senior Information Officer. Experience in journalism and broadcasting is desirable.

Salary: SS02 $26,063 - $33,154

725/2011, 726/2011, 727/2011 - SENIOR INFORMATION ASSISTANT - 3POSTS

Responsible to the Information Officer to ensure implementation of timely, effective communication strategies including the production of regular news, features and audio visual programmes. The officer must have skills in research, website, photography, video and IT in order to publicize government activities, programmes and policies. The officer must have excellent writing skills and communication in English and vernacular.

Qualification: A pass in Fiji School Leaving Certificate, Form 7 or equivalent.

Salary: SS05 $8,092 – $15,001

NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF FIJI

728/2011 - ARCHIVES ASSISTANT [MICROFILMING]

Assist in the execution of all National Archives Microfilming and photocopying programmes including microfilm production, maintenance and preservation. Assist in the execution of orders for microfilming and photocopying of documents.

Qualification: A pass in Fiji School Leaving Certificate, a good pass in Form 7 or equivalent.

Salary: IR05 $8,092 - $15,265

729/2011 - ARCHIVES ASSISTANT [ARCHIVES ADMIN]

Responsible to the Archivist through the Assistant for the safety,

security, accessioning preliminary analysis and organization of official records transferred to the Archives. Duties also include the production of original records to Search Room users and their return to the Repository. Preparation of records for microfilming, government loan services, attending to official and public reference enquiries and providing support to the National Archives.

Qualification: A pass in Fiji School Leaving Certificate, a good pass in Form 7 or equivalent.

Salary: IR05 $8,092 - $15,265

LIBRARY SERVICES OF FIJI

730/2011, 731/2011, 732/2011 - LIBRARY ASSISTANT- 3 POSTS

Supervise the activities of the Unit, assign tasks to subordinates, attend to readers’ requests, provide circulation service and maintain statistics. Organise collection and maintain up to date catalogues and prepare reports.

Qualification: A pass in Fiji School Leaving Certificate, a good pass in Form 7 or equivalent.

Salary: IR05 $8,092 - $15,265

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For further enquiries of advertised vacancies please contact the respective Post Processing Managers of Ministries

and Department.

However, should you require additional information, do not hesitate to email

sketeiwai@psc.gov.fj or call salote Keteiwai on 331 4588 ext 238 of the Public Service Commission.

You can download GP 142 Form and the Fiji Public Service Official Circulars from our website: www.psc.gov.fj

CLOSING DATE: 14 days from 15th of June 2011/ the date of the Fiji Public Service Official Circular.

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SA vakadonuya na Bose Yaco na nodra tauyavutaki e ono na koronivuli ni

gone lalai kalasi dua ki na va ena veikoro o Vatubalavu ena yasana o Navosa, Navotua ena tikina o Lautoka msi Yasawa, Naulivou ena tikina o Cakaudrove, kei Kavula, Nakawakawa kei Cogea ena tikina o Bua.

Oqo ena kena laurai mai na matanitu me tarovi na nodra vakacurumi tiko ibure o ira na gone lalai yabaki lima ki na walu ena taudaku ni koro lelevu.

Sa vakadonuya vakakina na Bose Yaco me ra kakua ni curu e bure na gone kalasi 1-3 ena Navunikabi Catholic Primary School, Wai District School, Tokaimalo District School, Seaqaqa Distrct School, kei na Bulavou District School.

Yavutaki na lewa mera kua ni curu e bure na gone lalai oqo ena balavu ni vanua era taubaletaka ki vuli ena vesiga kei na kena sega tiko na lori se waqa me veikau ki koronivuli.

A vakatura na tikina oqo ki na Bose Yaco na Minisita ni Vuli o Filipe Bole.

Kaya o Bole ni rejisitataki tu 110 na koronivuli ni curu e bure ena primary school, ena loma ni 9 na iwasewase ni veiqaravi ni tabana ni vuli, wili kina e va na koronivuli baleti ira na vakaleqai na ituvaki ni yagodra.

“E rauta ni 4,246 na gonevuli era curu tiko e bure ka tiko nodra yabaki ni bula main a 5-14 na yabaki.”

Kaya o Bole ni 12 na pasede ni gonevuli ena veikalasi ka tauvata ni dua na ika va ni gonevuli era tiko ena kalasi 1-2. Levu duadua na koronivuli curu e bure ena iwasewase na tokalau (22), ka levu duadua na iwiliwili ni gone curu e bure ena iwasewase o Bua/Macuata ena Vualiku (774).

E kuria ni naki taumada ni curu i bure me solia na kakana, vale, kei na vanua ni vuli lesoni vei ira na gone e dau dredre nodra sala ni yaco mai ki koronivuli.

E kaya ni o ira na yabaki 5-8 era sa calata na veivakavulici kei na loloma dina ni vesusu mai vale vei ta kei na. Kaya o Bole ni moce e bure ena ganiti ira ga na na kalasi 4-8, ia, vei ira na gone sobu ena levu na gauna era na vakanananu tiko ki vale.

Kaya o Bole ni tauyavu ni koronivuli baleti ira na gone lalai vakaoqo ena koro era sa na vuli suka tikoga kina na kalasi 1 ki na 3, ka ra curu tikoga e bure na kalasi 4-8.

Vakadonui me saini o Viti ena Hague Convention

SA vakadonuya na Bose Yaco me sainitaka o Viti na Hague

Convention me baleta nodra laki susu na gone vakaloloma ki na nodra vuvale vou mai vanuatani.

A vakatura na tikina oqo na Minisita ni Bula Raraba, Marama kei na Valuti ni bula Dravudravua o Vuniwai Jiko Luveni.

Kaya o Luveni ni Hague Convention e dolava raraba na vanua me ra laki susu kina na gone ka sega ni vakatabakidua ga kina dua na vanua.

Kuria na minisita ni sa dodonu me sainitaka o Viti na veidinadinati oqo baleta ni sa levu tiko mai na kisi ni butako tamata.

Vakaitavi o Viti ena ILO Conference

SA vakadonuya na Bose Yaco na nona laki vakaitavi

o Viti ena i ka 100 ni bose na International Labour Conference ka me na vakayacori mai Geneva, Switzerland mai na Tusiti na i ka 31 ni Me ki na Jiune 17 ni yabaki oqo. Yaco na veivakadonui oqo ena vakatutu nona na Minisita ni Veivakacakacakataki kei na Veimaliwai Vakacakacaka o Filipe Bole.

Me vaka ni lewe ni International Labour Organisation (ILO) o Viti, e vakalawataki me vakauta yani e so na kena mata o Viti ki bose vakayabaki ni ILO ka na liutaka na ilakolako oqo na minisita.

Ia, ena tiko walega na minisita ena iotioti ni macawa ni bose me na laki vosa kina ni oti na nodrau veivosaki kei na Daireketa Levu ni ILO. O ira na mata nei Viti era na vakaitavi ena veivosaki kece sara ena vakayacori ena gauna ni bose oka kina na veitalanoataki ni veilawa eso.

Dikevi tale mada na FNCDP

SA vakadonuya na Bose Yaco na dikevi ni Fiji National Council

for Disabled Persons Act (FNCDP) 1994.

Na vakadidike oqo me na vakayacora e dua na kena dau ka na qai digitaki ni oti na kena tabaki na itutu oya ena niusiveva.

Vakatura na tikina oqo na Minisita ni Bula Raraba, Marama, kei na valuti ni Bula Dravudravua o Dr Jiko Luveni.

Kaya o Dr Luveni ni loma ni 17 na yabaki mai na gauna a tauyavu kina na lawa ni FNCDP ni 1994, sa dau vakaitavi tiko na tabana oqo ena veika e lavaka mai na Matabose kei Vuravura kei na veika e lavaka na noda vanua.

Kuria o Luveni ni dua na vakadidike walega oqo e na noda vanua e kunei kina ni leqa eso na tiki ni lawa makawa oqo kei na veika e sa caka tiko ena noda vanua ena gauna oqo.

Sa nanuma kina na minisita ni dodonu me sa dikevi tale mada na lawa oqo ka vakacurumi yani kina na veika vovou eso me vakavinakataka ka vakarawarawataka na veiqaravi vei ira na vakaleqai na ituvaki ni yagodra.

Valuti na veivakaduiduitaki ni tagane kei na yalewa

SA vakadonuya na bose yaco na itavi ni Tabacakacaka ni

marama ena kena maroroi na itukutuku baleta na vakalailaitaki ni veivakaduiduitaki ni yalewa kei na tagane e vanua ni cakacaka.

Yaco na veivakadonui oqo ena vakatutu nei Dr Jiko Luveni na Minisita ni Marama.

Kaya o Dr Luveni ni gadrevi na tikina oqo ena veitabana kece vakamatanitu ena veiqaravi me vaka na politiki, bula vakailavo, bula raraba, me rawa ni rau raici vakatautauvata na tagane kei na yalewa. “Sa kena inaki sara ga me rawati na raici vakatautauvata ni tagane kei na yalewa ena vanua ni cakacaka.”

Kaya na Minisita ni Tabacakacaka ni Marama ni gadrevi vei iratou meratou kumuna vata na itukutuku baleta na raici vakatautauvata ni tagane kei na yalewa ena vei minisitiri kece ni Matanitu ena kena kilai na levu ni cakacaka esa vakayacora na minisitiri kei na Tabacakacaka.

Talevi lesu na isau lavaki ni laiseni ni bisinisi

SA vakadonuya na Bose Yaco na kena veisautaki eso na tiki

ni lawa baleta na laiseni ni bisinisi. Oqo me baleti iratou na matabose ni tauni mai Ba, Nadi, Suva, Tavua kei Nausori.

Na vesautaki ni lawa oqo (by-laws 2011) ena tubu kina na isau ni laiseni ni bisinisi vei iratou na ono na matabose ni tauni baleta ni 86 na pasede e vakayagataka tiko na tubu ni isau ni bula ena 3.5 na pasede. Na tubu oqo ena qai vakatau tiko kina na tubu kece ena vei 3-5 na yabaki.

E na soli na ‘discount’ vei ira na bisinisi lalai vou ena imatai ni yabaki rua ni nodra cici tiko mai ka na qai vakatau ki vua na minisita ni veimatabose ni koro na ‘discount’ ena qai via soli e muri.

Yaco na vakatutu ena vakatulewa nei Minisita ni Veimatabose ni Tauni o Kanala Samuela Saumatua.

Kaya na minisita ni isau ni laiseni e taurivaki tiko oqo e se vakayagataki sara mai na 1993, ka sa tubu vakalevu na bisinisi mai na gauna oya me yacova mai oqo.

Kaya na minisita ni isau ni laiseni e lavaki ena veimatabose

ni tauni e duidui talega baleta ni duidui gauna era dui tauyavu kina.

“Na isau ni laiseni e Tavua, Suva kei Labasa a dikevi ena iotioti ni gauna ena 1993, o Nausori ena 1999, kei Nadi, Lautoka, kei Ba ena 2003.” Kaya na minisita ni oqo sa vakavuna na duidui ni isau ni laiseni e lavaki ena veimatabose ni tauni.

“Sa gadrevi kina e dua na iwalewale ni dikevi na isau ni laiseni ena loma ni 2 ki na 3 na yabaki ka me laurai e dua na yavu me raici vakatautauvata kina ka me veidutaitaki vata kei na bula vakailavo ena noda vanua.”

Soli na konitaraki ki na HG Leach Ltd

SA vakadonuya na Bose Yaco na kena soli na konitaraki ni

Naboro landfill ki na HG Leach (Fiji) Ltd.

Sa vakadonui vakakina na isau e matamata me yacova na 30 ni Noveba 2011, kei na tubu ni isau e matamata ena maliwa ni veivula ono mai na imatai ni Tiseba 2011.

Yaco na veivakadonui oqo ena vakatutu nei Kanala Samuela Saumatua na Minisita ni Veika Wavoliti keda.

Kaya na minisita ni tomi benu kei na maroroi benu e itavi ni Matabose ni Tauni kei na Matanitu me taqomaki kina na veika e tu wavoliti keda ka vueta na tiko bulabula, bula raraba kei na vakarawarawataki ni maroroi benu.

“Ni vakarau cava tiko na veiqaravi ni isovasova ni benu mai lami, sa kune sara tiki ni qele mai Naboro. Sa mani kerei na Matabose Cokovata mai Urope (EU) mai na matanitu e Viti ke rawa ni nona itavi me na vakatorocaketaki ni ibenubenu vou mai Naboro.”

“A tara na ibenubenu mai Naboro ena 2004 ki na 2005 ena $10 na milioni e solia mai na Matabose Cokovata mai Urope kei na $3 na milioni mai na matanitu e Viti.”

A dola na ibenubenu mai Naboro ena Seviteba ni 2005 ka ciqoma na benu mai Suva, Lami, Nasinu, Nausori, kei Navua.”

“Lima na yabaki na konitaraki oya 2005-2010 ka sa mani digitaki kina ni oti na kena tabaki, na kabana na HG Leach (Fiji) Ltd.”

Kaya na minisita ni konitaraki vou oqo ena soli kina na 25 na pasede na kena vakalailaitaki na ‘subsidy’ ka me rawa kina ki na

matanitu me dikeva na veisau tale eso e rawa ni qaravi kina na cakacaka ni maroroi benu.

Kaya na minisita ni loma ni rua na yabaki ni konitaraki vou oqo, sa na tauyavutaki kina e dua na ilawalawa ka ra lewena na veitabana kece era vakaitavi, mera na qai vakatura yani ki na matanitu e dua na iwalewale vou se National Waste Management me vakayagataki.

Kauwai na matanitu vei ira mai Vatukoula

SA vakadonuya na Bose Yaco na kena tauyavu na Vatukoula

Social Assistance Trust Fund Deed me vaka na nona vakatutu na Vu-ni lawa o Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.

Kaya o Khaiyum ni tikina e walu ni veidinadinati nodrau na matanitu kei na kabani ni keli koula mai Vatukoula oya me tauyavutaki edua na tobu ni ilavo vakatokai me Social Assistance Trust Fund.

Oya me vakaduri ni oti e tolu na vula mai na gauna e sainitaki kina na veidinadinati oqo. E kaya na minisita ni vakanamata na tobu ni ilavo oqo ena nodra vukei na tamata cakacaka era sa biu cakacaka mai na ikeli ni koula ena Tiseba ni 2006.

Ka me solia vei ira na veisala e so ni rawa ilavo, rawa cakacaka se bisinisi, rawa kilaka se taledi me rawa kina na bula na vuvale, vakakina na kena vakavinakataki na vakacaca ni kelikeli koula ena veika e tu wavoliti Vatukoula.

Kaya o Khaiyum ni tikina e 8.3 ni veidinadinati e tukuni kina na iwiliwili ni tamata me lewena na Trust se Trustees, ocei me nodratou iliuliu, ka me digitaka na VGML e va na Trustees ka 2 na mata mai vei ira na sa vakacegui mai na cakacaka ena 2006.

Era sa sega tale ni vakacakacakataki ena qara ni koula, ka mera digitaki mai vei ira na tamata cakacaka vakacegui ka me muri kina na iwalewale e lewa mai na Minisita ni Yau Bula.

Kaya na Vu-ni-lawa ni tabaki ena veidinadinati ni tiko na kaukauwa ki vei iratou na Trustees me ratou qarava na iyau, vakatubu ilavo, sauma na isau ni veiqaravi, vakacakacakataka na tamata cakacaka, vakadeitaka na vakatubuilavo, dolava na akaude ni baqe, ka vakarautaka na itovo ena vinaka vei ira na tamata cakacaka vakacegui.

Na vakatulewa ni Bose YacoSa ikoya oqo na walu

na vakatulewa ni Bose Yaco ena ika 9 ni

bose ka vakayacori ena ika 24 ni Me, 2011.

Sa vakadonuya na Bose Yaco me tauyavutaki edua na trust fund me baleti ira era sa cegu ena cakacaka mai Vatukoula.

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E dau balawa tu ga ni vakanananu ka lewe ni nodra tadra na lewenivanua o Naitasiri me na yaco na gauna sa na dregati kina na nodra gaunisala me vaka na vei koro vakavavalagi.

Ia, sa vakavatukana na tatadra oqo ena raiyawa ni noda matanitu me siro sobu ka vukei keda na lewenivanua bula tu vakavakavanua.

Sa tavoca ena macawa sa oti na Prime Minister o Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama na cakacaka ni kena dregati na sala mai Naqali ki Serea kei Naluwai ki na vale-ni-bula mai Vunidawa.

E rauta ni 15 na kilomita taucoko na balavu ni gaunisala me na dregati ka kaya o Bainimarama ni na sega walega ni vukea na bula raraba, ia, ena vakatubura vakalevu na qaravi bisinisi e Naitasiri.

Na cakacaka oqo ena taura e 730 na siga na kena qaravi ka na vakaitavi kina na kabana rogo levu ni Jaina na China Gezhouba Group Company Limited.

“Na matanitu mai Jaina e dua na noda itokani dina, baleta ni vukei keda tiko ena vakatorocaketaki ni bula ena noda vanua, vakauasivi ena kena yavalati noda bula vakailavo. Au vakavinavinaka vakalevu kina,” a kaya o Bainimarama.

Dekeseni GagaliaMinisitiri Ni Vakayagataki Qele

Na susu toa ena taudaku ni koro ni cakacaka esa rabailevu sara ka solia e dua nai vurevure ni rawa ilavo, kakana kei na

kena vakalailaitaki na bula dravudravua.E vaka oya na mala ni nodra vosa na

turaga na Minisita ni Teitei ko Joketani Cokanasiga ena nona dolava na bai ni susu toa na AMRAS mai Verata, Tailevu ena macawa sa oti ka tiko na kenai sau vakai lavo ena $1 milioni.

“Au vakavinavinakataka na vuvale ni kabani na AMRAS ena vuku ni nodratou gagadre ena bisinisi ni susu toa kei na vakasamataki ni veivakatorocaketaki oqo,” a kaya o Cokanasiga.

“E rawa me vakananumi lesu na nodratou solia na nodratou gauna, cakacaka vakaukauwa kei na veivakabauti me vakayagataki nai lavo levu oqo ena kena tara na vale ni susu toa ka vakaiyayataki kina na iyaya vovou,” kaya ko Cokanasiga.

Na vale ni susu toa ni AMRAS e rawa ni maroroya e rauta ni 35,000-40,000 na toa ena dua na gauna ka na lisitaki kina na kabani na Goodman Fielder.

E na gauna oqo, sa 35 taucoko na levu ni vale ni susu toa lisitaki kina kabani na Goodman Fielder e Viti okoya na kena ka rawa ni maroroya e 5000 ki na 25,000 na toa ena loma ni dua na vale.

Nai wiliwili oqo e sega ni okati kina na 65 na dau susu toa lalai era konitaraki vei Goodman Fielder ka rawa ni ra maroroya e 3900 kina 15,000 na toa ena loma ni dua na vale.

Nai wiliwili levu duadua ni dau susu toa konitaraki era tiko ena maliwa ni

vanua o Navua ki Korovou.“O ira na vale ni susu toa tiko

ena maliwa ni vanua e rua oqo era sa vakaiyayataki vakavinaka ena kena mataqali yaya vovou.

“Ia ena gauna oqo sa 85 na pasede taucoko na levu ni toa vakayagataki ena noda vanua e susugi ga e Viti.

“Kau na sega ni kurabui ni na yaco na vanua oqo me dua na vanua ni susu toa levu ena noda vanua ena vica na yabaki mai oqo,” kaya ko Cokanasiga.

Tomana ko Cokanasiga ka kaya ni takete levu ni bisinisi ena gauna oqo kei na gauna mai kiliu me vakalailaitaka na noda volivoli mai vanuatani ka vakalevutaka na noda rawaka ga vakataki keda kina 2014.

“E na gauna oqo, eda sa susuga rawa e Viti e rauta ni e 92% toa eda kania tiko; kau nuitaka ni veivakatorocaketaki ni susu toa oqo ena veivuke vakalevu kina rawati na takete ia ena gauna sa na tu vinaka kina noda makete na kena era vinaka ka sa vo ena qai volitaki yani kivei ira na veiyanuyanu lalai ena noda Pasifika.”

E rauta ni 11 na milioni taucoko na toa era vakamatei ena rua na vale ni vakamate manumanu ena 2010. Oqo e sega ni wili kina na kena era vakamatei me kani soqo ena noda vei korokoro, vei tikotiko vagalala kei na vei vanua ni cakacaka eso ena noda vanua.

“Ena vica na vula sa oti, edua na ka veivakurabuitaki levu ni da raica na totolo ni tubu ni veika edau rawati mai na teitei ni sa toso yani kina bula ni teitei lelevu kei na tubu ni kenai sau.”

“Oqo e vakatubura edua na kaukauwa kei na veivakatorocaketaki ka gadreva tiko na Minisitiri kei na Nomuni

Matabose na Dauteitei cici tiko ena gauna oqo me ratou na vaka muria ena vica na vula mai oqo.

“E na tikina oqo eratou sa tauyavutaka nai liuliu levu edua na komiti me dikeva edua na mataqali walewale ka rawa ni na veivuke yani kina wasewase ni teitei.

“Oqo e tikina bibi ni veivakatorocaketaki ni wasewase ni teitei, vakabibi ena noda sa lakova tiko yani nai tekitekivu ni kena vakarautaki nai tuvatuva vakailavo ni 2012.”

“Me vaka ni teitei e vurevure ni rawa ka, oqo e dua na vanua ni cakacaka bibi ena nodra vaka cakacakataki na lewe ni vanua, vakatuburi na bula sautu, kakana kina vuvale ka vukea talega na bula vakailavo ni noda vanua,” kaya ko Cokanasiga.

Vakaraitaka ko Jogendra Singh nai Taukei ni vale ni susu toa na AMRAS ni bisinisi oqo ena veivuke vakalevu kina kena vakatoroicaketaki na bisinisi ka nuitaka ni vuqa na daut susu manumanu era na vakadamurimuria talega.

“Keitou marautaka na veitokoni ni Tabana ni Teitei, Goodman Fielder kei na veitabana lalai eso era dau soli vakasala ka veivuke ena kena rawati na neitou tatadra,” kaya ena dredre ko Singh.

Na kabani ni susu toa na AMRAS ena tara tale e lima na vale ni susu toa vakai yayataki ena kena mataqali yaya vovou e Verata.

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SA marautaki tiko vei ira na lewe ni koro e Naruwai mai Bua na rawaka sa rwati tiko mai ena kena volitaki na na nodra raisi, sa tamusuki oti vaka rua ena yabaki sa oti.

Sa rauta ni sivia e ruasagavulu na yabaki sa qai mai caka tale na tei raisi vei ira mai Naruwai.

A tekivu mai kea na tei raisi ena 1970 vakacaca, ka mai cavuka tu ena kena sega ni drodro vinaka tiko yani na wai ki loga ni raisi.

E vakila na matanitu ni vanua vinaka ni tei raisi o Naru-wai kevaka e vakadrodroi vinaka na kena wai, sa mani nanuma kina me tara e dua na ‘damn’ se ivakaso ena yabaki 2008 me vakadrodroya na wai kina loga ni vei raisi.

E na gauna oqo esa taukena tiko na koro o Naruwai e rauta ni 20 na eka na loga ni raisi. Sa vidavidai na qele oya mera taukena na dautei raisi ena koro.

E vakaraitaka o Viliame Kalacvaki, 52, e dua na dautei raisi mai Naruwai ki na niusiveva oqo na Fiji Focus: “O luvequ tagane e taukena na loga ni raisi oqo, baleta ni sainitaka kece na pepa ni veidinadinati vata kei na Tabacakacaka ni Teitei kei na Baqe ni Veivakatorocaketaki.”

“Ia, sa noqui itavi ga na teitei kei na cakacaka kece ena loga ni raisi, ka sa ikarua ni yabaki oqo ni neirau tei raisi,” a kaya o koya. Au vakavinavinaka vakalevu ki na matanitu ena nona veitokoni mai vei keimemi me mai vakabulabulataki tale na tei raisi e Naruwai.

“Qai kuria oqo na kena sa qai drodro vinaka mai na wai, sa qai vo me keimami vakayagataka vinaka sara na lewe ni koro na veivuke levu oqo ni matanitu me levu cake na raisi keimai tea me rawa kina na bula.”

SA vukica na matanitu na iwalewale ni voli lesu ni qele ena vukudra na itaukei ni qele era sega ni dinata na veiyalayalati ni kena saumi lesu na qele ki na matanitu.

E vakaraitaka na Vunivola Tudei ni Qele ni Matanitu o Filimone Kau ni sa raica na matanitu na bibi ni nodra gagadre na itaukei ni qele me vakasukai tale vei ira na kedra qele ni sa takiveiyaga na qele era tiko kina.

Sa mani veivuke kina na matanitu ena voli lesu ni qele ka me qai nodrai tavi na itaukei ni qele na sausaumi ki na matanitu me vakalesui tale na ilavo e vakayacori kina na veivoli.

Na qele vakaoqo era volia na vavalagi mai vei ira na qase ena nodra siwati ena iyau me vaka na paipo ni vakatavako, dakai, tavaya yaqona ni vavalagi kei

na vuqa tale me veisau kei na qele kara vakaivolataka sara.

Dina ni vakayacori na veivoli oya ena veidabui, ia, e tu ena ligadra na noda qase na dodonu mera vakayacora na vakatulewa ena veika ga era via vakayacora ena gauna oya.

A sega tale ga ni dua e soli vakasala ena gauna oya ena iwalewale ni veivoli era kauta mai na vavalagi.

E vuqa na kisi ni voli lesu ni qele ka vakayacora oqo na matanitu e sega ni mana baleta ni ra guce na itaukei ni qele na sausaumi lesu ki na matanitu.

Na veivoli oqo e vakayacori ena nodra tagi na itaukei ni qele ni sa lailai na kedra qele ka sa levu tiko mai na kedra iwiliwili.

Ena veinanumi ni matanitu e vakayacora kina na veivoli vakaoqo

me rawa ni ra tiko vakacegu kina na lewenivanua itaukei ni qele.

Esa sasaga kina na matanitu me vakalesuya vei ira na itaukei ni qele na kedra qele, me suka tale ki na loma ni tobu ni qele ni matanitu.

Sa qai nona itavi na matanitu me tabaka na itukutuku ni qele ki vanuatani me vakauqeta na vakatubu bisinisi ena kena vakasaqarai na daunibisinisi mai vanuatani mera mai lisitaka ka vakatorocaketaka na qele.

Na sausaumi ena mai vakayacora na dauveivakatorocaketaki oqo ki na matanitu, vagolei na uma ilavo oya ki na tobu ni sausaumi ni qele ni matanitu me yacova ni sa saumi oti na dinau ni veivoli ni bera ni qai vakasuka na matanitu na qele ki vua na kena itaukei.

ESA vakaraitaka na noda Prime Minister o Commodore Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama na nona vakavinavinaka vei ira na lewe ni mataivalu ni Viti ena nodra veitokoni.

Oqo ena kena sa laurai ni sa yaco tiko me vinaka na bula vakailavo ni matanitu me vakarautaki keda ki na veidigidigi ni 2014.

“Na veiveisau oqo e sega walega ni kauti keda ki na dua na Viti vinaka ena 2014, e kauti keda talega ki liu ena vukudra na luveda kei na makubuda,” a kaya o Bainimarama.

“Sa tubu tikoga noda bula vakailavo, sa laki yacova na $1.4 na bilioni na noda ilavo maroroi mai vanuatani ka kilai me foreign reserve.

“Sa dua na gauna balavu

noda sa sivita tiko na maka ni $1 na bilioni,” a kuria o Bainimarama.

Kaya o Bainimarama ni sa kacivaka na noda baqe maroroi se Reserve Bank of Fiji ena dua na gauna lekaleka sa oti ni tubu noda bula vakailavo mai na 1.3 na pasede ki na 2.7 na pasede.

“Sai koya sara ga oqori na vua ni noda yavalata tiko noda bula vakailavo me toso cake tikoga na rawaka vakailavo ni noda vanua.”

Kuria o Bainimarama ni oya sara ga e dua na usutu levu ni veiqaravi ni matanitu.

A vosa tiko o Commodore Bainimarama ena voleni ni soli metali vei ira na noda sotia ena keba ni mataivalu mai Delainabua ena siga Vakaraubuka na i ka 3 ni siga ni June.

Dei koto na tubu ni bula

vakailavo

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SA vakaraitaka na iliuliu ni matanitu o Komadoa Voreqe Bainimarama ni sa vakayagataka oti na matanitu e $80 na milioni na dola, ena tarai cake ni bula torocake e Naitasiri.

A vakaraitaka oqo o Bainimarama ena nona vakamatanitutaka na tekivutaki ni cakacaka ni dregati ni sala mai Naqali ki Serea kei Naluwai vaka kina na vale-ni-bula mai

Vunidawa mai vua e dua na kabana ni Jaina.

“Na veivakatorocaketaki sa qaravi oti ena Naitasiri e oka kina na $8 na milioni a tara kina na ikawakawa mai Naqali kei na $3 na milioni na ikawakawa mai Navuso,” a kaya o Bainimarama.

Sa vakailavotaka oti talega na matanitu na cakacaka levu ni veivakalivalivataki ena dua na iwase levu kei Naitasiri.

“Mai na 2009 sa rauta ni $6.2 na milioni sa vakayagataki ena veivakalivalivataki, oka kina na $2 na milioni e Nasalia, $2 milioni mai Naqali me yaco ki Delaiwaimale, $1 milioni mai Serea ki Naivucini, e $500,000 mai Bureni ka $750,000 na veivakalivalivataki mai Lomaivuna/Nasavu ki Delaiwaimale,” a kaya o Bainimarama.

Kuria oqori na ilavo e qaravi kina na vakavinakataki ni wai ni gunu ki na veikoro e Naitasiri.

E kaya o Bainimarama ni sa vakayagataki oti e $900,000 ena qaravi ni medra wai ni gunu mai Nabukaluka, na koronivuli mai Lomaivuna, na koro o Serea, Nawasoso, Korovou kei Navuakece.

E levu tale na

veivakatorocaketaki sa vukei oti kina o Naitasiri ka kena inaki tikoga mai na matanitu me laveta cake na ivakatagedegede ni bula ni tu vakavanua.

O Ratu Ilaisa Baleinaivalu na mata ni tikina o Rara e Naitasiri e vuabale nona vakavinavinaka ki na veivuke levu ni matanitu oqo.

“Sa vuabale na neimami vakavinavinaka na lewe

ni yasana o Naitasiri ena cakacaka vinaka e sa yalo loloma tiko mai kina vei keimami na matanitu,” a kaya o Baleinaivalu.

“Keimami sa vakavinavinaka vakalevu vua na turaga Prime Minister kei ira na nona ivakalesilesi ena vuku ni cakacaka ni veivakatorocaketaki keimami sa mai raica tu oqo e Naitasiri,” a kaya o Baleinaivalu.

$80 na milioni na veivukeVakila na yasana o Naitasiri na veivakatorocaketaki

A vulagi dokai ena nodra tauri ivola na vuli cakacaka ena National Employment Centre e Suva e na macawa sa oti na Vunivola Tudei vakatawa ni Tabana ni OHS ena Minisitiri ni Veivakacakacakataki o Osea Cawaru.

Totoka na ivakasala e solia o Cawaru vei ira na tauri ivola mai Nasinu ka vakabibitaka na vakayagataki vinaka ni vakasama - e dua na isolisoli levu ni Kalou vei keda.

“Na kila kei na taledi o ni sa vulica ena nomu iyaragi ka me vakayagataki me veisautaki kina ka me daumaka cake kina na bula,” a kaya o Cawaru.

“Kakua ni waraka e dua me solia vei iko e dua na cakacaka.

“Mo vakabauta ni o rawa ni vaqara ka kunea na nomu cakacaka.

“Kua ni lomalomaruataka na kaukauwa e tiko vei iko me vaka e solia vei iko na Kalou bula.

“Na nomu vakasama se mona e sega ni dua na ka e vakatuatuvatani kaya ni soli wale tu vei iko mo vakayagataka me rawati kina na bula.

“Levu e sega ni vakayagataka vinaka tiko na iyau levu oqo.

“E na 1970 ena dua na vakadidike mai na Stanford University e kilai rawa kina

ni levu vei keda e se qai vakayagataka tikoga e lima na pasede ni nona vakasama.

“Sa bolei vei keda e Viti meda tovolea meda vakayagataka e 50 na pasede ni noda mona se vakasama.”

A tinia o Cawaru ena vosa

a cavuta o Dr Myles Munro ni a kaya vaka oqo ne: “O sucu mai vuravura oqo, o buketetaka tu mai na iyau ni kilaka tawa vakaiyalayala, sa kena gauna oqo mo ni vakayagataka kina.”

O Vilimaina Soloika e dua na gone yalewa yabaki 24 mai

Wailoku a sega tu mai ni cakacaka ka tu voli ga e vale.

Ia, ena gauna oqo sa vuli cakacaka tiko ena Public Works Department (PWD) mai Walu Bay.

“Au sa vakavinavinaka vakalevu ki na Matanitu nona

nanumi keimami na tu voli ga e vale,” a kaya o Soloika.

“Vinaka vakalevu NEC, au sa mai tauri ivola ni kua ena vulici ni vakavinakataki kato ni waililiwa e vale se Domestic Refrigeration mai na FNU, kau vakavinavinaka kina vakalevu,” a kuria o Soloika.

Talei na mana ni

vakasama: Cawaru

Sa ciqoma tiko oqo o Vilimaina Soloika na nona sitivikiti mai vei Osea Cawaru ena soli ivola ni NEC ena macawa sa oti.