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New constitution will
contain universally
recognised values
People of Ba with Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama after the floods. Commodore
Bainimarama launched the formulation of Fiji’s new constitution in Suva on Friday
FIJI’S new constitution must be
premised on the fundamental
values and principles set out
in the People’s Charter for
Change, which Government
has been advocating and
implementing says the Prime
Minister Commodore Voreqe
Bainimarama.
Launching the process
of formulating Fiji’s new
constitution, the Prime Minister
said that the principles and
values set out in the People’s
Charter for Change were
universally recognised and
aspired to.
The principles and values
are; a common and equal
citizenry, a secular state, the
removal of systemic corruption,
an independent judiciary,
elimination of discrimination,
good and transparent
governance, social justice, one
person, one vote, one value, the
elimination of ethnic voting,
proportional representation and
a voting age of 18.
Prime Minister Bainimarama
added Government would from
now until April, collate and print
material highlighting issues for
all Fijians to think about before
they make their voices heard in
the consultation process.
The month of May will
see Government start a civic
education program to last until
July.
“As stated in the book
“Constitution-making and
Reform”, published by
Interpeace and authored by
international experts, to have
effective consultations, the
public must be well informed
of the issues they need to think
about, that they need to address,
and that they need to express,”
Commodore Bainimarama said.
“We want true consultations.
We want to hear from ordinary
Fijians, not just the elite or the
well connected.”
Following the civic
education process, Prime
Minister Bainimarama said that
consultations would start in
July between the Constitutional
Commission and the citizens
of Fiji.
Economic growth
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES INDICATE A MOVE TOWARDS BETTER PERFORMANCE: WISE
By MARICA CAUCAU
FIJI’S economy has the potential
to grow at 5 per cent despite its
average projected growth of 2.3
per cent to 2.4 per cent.
For a 5 per cent growth to be
achievable, Government says it
is important for Fiji to continue
with the structural reforms.
Ministry of Strategic Planning
permanent secretary Pita Wise
said that Fiji needed to expand
its export base and be less
dependent on imports.
“The policies Government
has already put in place
indicates a move towards better
performance,” Mr Wise said.
“Despite the negative growth
in the last three years with
the global financial crisis and
the natural disaster, Fiji has
managed to achieve growth at
around 2 per cent.”
The permanent secretary
added there were clear
indications of a better economic
performance with the reduction
of national poverty level from 31
to 25 per cent.
Other indications noted by the
Startegic Planning Office include
government’s channelling
of resources to improve the
standard of living in the rural
areas and maritime zones.
“A classic example is the
Look North Policy to allow
people in Vanua Levu to have
access to better infrastructure
so they are able to develop the
resources available to them,”
he said.
The Northern Development
Program over the last four
years managed to lend more
than $10million to resourcebased dalo and yaqona, fishing,
livestock farming, cane
development, rural retail shops
and market vendor businesses
projects.
“For the maritime zone, a
number of ships have been
purchased and Government
will continue to support the
improvement of shipping
services.”
Government’s targeted
approach in assisting the poor
is also indicative in the bus fare
program, improvement in social
welfare schemes such as the
food voucher program.
Significantly, free education
and free text books for primary
school children is also targeted
at improving and empowering
the lives of Fijians.
Mr Wise also noted that
increase in the tax threshold was
a positive move by Government
to increase spending by Fijian
citizens.
The Reserve Bank of Fiji’s
latest economic review for the
month of February also noted a
positive outlook for consumption
and investment for 2012.
This is on account of higher
incomes, lower corporate tax
rates and increased investment
incentives extended by
Government through the 2012
National Budget.
RBF also stated in its
February economic review that
growth in private sector credit
slowed to 6.5 per cent from a
marked growth of 7.6 per cent
recorded last month.
This indicate some positive
impact of the three reductions
in the Overnight Policy Rate
(OPR) last year and on-going
discussions with commercial
banks.
The recent implementation
of the Government’s new Small
and Medium Enterprise (SME)
credit guarantee scheme and the
RBF’s required Agriculture and
Renewable Energy loan rations
will contribute to positive credit
ratings.
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FIJI FOCUS
Common stand
on equal rights
Sharon Smith-Johns.
Permanent Secretary
for Information, National
Archives and Library
Services of Fiji
THE 21st century has seen
a shift in attitude towards the
more prominent role that women
around the globe play. Less
familiar now is seeing women
sit at the helm of power in
governments, global institutions,
financial institutions, non
government organisations and
also leading prominent roles in
the sporting sector.
Closer to home, the increase
in women taking both powerful
and influencing roles in the
pacific region indicates an
emerging acceptance of the
role that women play in Pacific
societies.
Here in Fiji, while we acknowledge that great strides
have been taken by all relevant stakeholders to empower
women and give them a “voice” in all affairs, we cannot
turn a blind eye to the absence of basic rights for women
around the country.
The universal stigma attached to women as either
inferior or second class citizens reaches all parts of
the globe. Mothers and daughters are either deprived
of education opportunities, employment opportunities,
sporting opportunities and leadership roles.
In its efforts to address this gap,Government has
embarked on a number of programs and initiatives that
empower women to become financially independent,
have access to legal facilities and services and assert
themselves in both rural and urban communities around
the country. This has seen a tremendous response from
women across the country and most significantly, from
women in rural based communities.
The establishment of ‘Women Centres” in rural
communities serve as a centre to achieve government’s
target of reaching out to women in these communities.
The centres promote the rights of women in rural
communities and create awareness about the
opportunities that exist.
Legal mechanisms have also been put in place to
achieve these targets. The Crimes Decree provides
recourse for women to have access to legal services and
justice; a milestone achievement for women in Fiji.
Having access to meaningful employment is one of
the fundamental arguments put forward when discussing
women’s rights. While the garment industry has been
synonymous as a trade most associated with mothers
and women, Government has partnered with relevant
agencies to push beyond the conventional methods of
employment for women. Now more women are part of the
armed forces, the medical profession, agricultural sector
and the public service. In fact, the number of female
managers in my ministry outnumber male managers.
Despite the number of achievements, a bigger
opportunity exists to strengthen government’s objective to
making women more ‘countable’ in the country.
Last year, 15 communities joined the Ministry for
Women’s campaign to stop violence against women.
The campaign calls for the set up of a ‘gate keeper’s’
committee made up of community leaders including
women and youth, the community police teams and that
various relevant training including anger management,
are conducted during the year. The campaign is strongly
supported by male leaders and continues to attract the
attention of the media.
The media here has a prominent role in advancing the
rights of women in this country. More outlets now portray
the principle of equality for both sexes. While newspapers
highlight the many achievements made by women in the
country, they also highlight the gaps. This role is crucial
for Government to create awareness on opportunities
that exist. I call on all media outlets to join Government to
make a stand on discrimination against women.
The celebration of International Women’s Day should
not be singled out as the only day to highlight women’s
rights. However. the day should be used to highlight
that while we have made enormous achievements in
addressing women’s rights, there remains to be, a large
room of improvement that requires collective support.
For women, let not that one day recognise you for
your hard work and achievements. Let it remind each of
us that a lot of work is left to be done and we ourselves
can make this change. Equal distribution of power and
decision-making is a prerequisite to the empowerment of
women. Fiji is committed to its attainment.
These are changing and challenging times. We must
work together “men and women”if we are to progress
equality and build prosperity. Government believes
women must be equal partners as this will strengthen the
process of governance and ensure the realisation of the
Millennium Development Goals and help build a better
Fiji for All.
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CORRESPONDENCE
TIME OF NEED
Dear Editor
THE flood has really affected the people of
the west .The crops are destroyed and the
people are suffering.
Vegetables are scarce. And it is difficult
for the people to cope. I pray that good
sense prevails and we all help one
another in this time of need.
Disasters in its various forms can affect
anyone anywhere. I would like to thank
the volunteers who have helped the
people. We often forget to acknowledge
their contribution to society. And when
our good deeds will transform in the form
of blessings from the good Lord and we
all have peace and prosperity.
Susan Sharan
Suva
HEALTH WARNING
Dear Editor
THE floods and other forms of natural
disasters come with a lot of communicable
diseases and we should be very careful.
People have lost lives to dengue and
we should adopt a proactive approach to
this disease.
Sometimes we have a lax attitude and
it is only when we lose a loved one who
may be one of our children that we sit and
repent but it is too late.
So let us listen to the radio and watch
TV and pay heed to the simple things the
health authorities are relating to us.
It should be taken seriously and simple
things like boil water before drinking
should be a must, for instance.
The mass media is a powerful tool and
the information disseminated via it should
be taken heed of.
Lice Turaga
Nausori
EDUCATION VISITS
Dear Editor
IT was heartening to learn that the
Minister for Education is making rounds to
schools .
We feel this is very good. It is a
big deal when we hardly hear of the
authorities from education office visiting
schools.
He went and met teachers and he
inspired them. What an effort! Thank you
very much Mr Bole. You really set a good
example to others .
I was present at one of the schools
when you visited. You talked about good
passes in exams.
We need to put our best in schools
and schools should not be allowed
to hide on the pretext that they are a
religious school and their priority is not
educational development but only spiritual
development of a child.
We should have a balanced approachfeeding, the mind, body and the soul.
We need to get away from that notion
of only moving one way .We are in
the 21st century and it seems that some
schools are still singing that same old
tune of yester years. They need to move
with time.
Salote Finau
Labasa
HUMAN RACE
Dear Editor
A lot of discussion is going on regarding
God. Some say one thing while others
have their own pool of thought.
We may belong to a particular religion but
we must not forget that we belong to one
race –the human race.
We need to act like humans first and
adopt humanistic actions in our life before
we really feel proud of the religion which
we belong to. Sometimes the way human
beings act in society is totally contrary to
what their religion teaches them .
There are some basic values we need to
adopt and walk the talk. People emulate
one person or the other in society and it
is important to adopt good values in one’s
life and live by it. Harping on being a true
servant of God will not help if the very
values one should adopt in ones life is
missing.
Food for thought people!
Jasbir Singh
Nadi
3000 VACANCIES
Dear Editor
THE Public Service Commission has
revealed that there are about 3000 vacant
positions in the Civil Service.
This means that there may be a lot of
people who are acting in those positions.
I saw posts being advertised which is
a positive step. This will allow everyone
to apply. The selection and appointment
to positions should also be done fairly
and on merit unlike internal based acting
positions which may be on someone’s
personal choice.
I also applaud the work of PSC. At least
this body we call PSC now ensures that
people selected are not victimised on
grounds of race, religion or on gender
basis.
Some years back I experienced such
appointments where some officials
would try to get in their own friends and
people of their own religion and relatives.
On one hand the Government of the day
is promoting unity and a bias free society
and it is otherwise in the institution based
acting appointments.
So thank you PSC for that strong stance
that all acting appointment be frozen and
vacancies advertised.
Ashwin Singh
Ba
NEW CURRICULUM
Amelia Waqa
Nasinu
NEC PACE
Dear Editor
A significant number of people are
unemployed. It is good that National
Employment Centre (NEC) is doing
something to get the 22,000 unemployed
people jobs.
We should support such initiatives.
The Government is also giving a lot of
money to help the unemployed.
Statistics reveal that some people have
got jobs through training of NEC. About
1000 people are on attachment and it is a
good sign. The employers could perhaps
play a greater role in making NEC work at
a faster pace.
Simran Dutt
Navua
LIFE IS DIFFICULT
Dear Editor
LIFE in Fiji is getting more difficult every
day. It is difficult to get three square
meals a day. The children’s education is
expensive too. Also the cost of water and
electricity is increasing every day. It is a
big deal. Jobs are scarce. And every step
we take costs money.
The price of things in the supermarket
is increasing daily and it is difficult to
purchase basic items for the family.
I know the Government can not help but
this is not true I believe the Government
can do a lot in terms of deregulating the
market and allowing market forces to
determine the prices, especially for basic
food items.
I can say we can have cheaper milk,
rice, flour, chicken and other basic items.
Please Commerce Commission do
something about it.Just do not wait and
see while people suffer.
Apakuki Tora
Nadi
Dear Editor
THE article on teachers being trained so
they can implement the new curriculum is
perhaps to some a good move in the right
direction.
But I think a lot of homework needs to
be done in this regard. We all want to
follow others and this may be good.
We want to change the system This
is good too. But do we have enough
awareness about the new system. No.
The teachers need a lot of training in
order for this program to be a success. For
example, I have a daughter in Class Four
and her teacher gave her a sheet which
had all the tasks listed in it.
The first task required her to do an
experiment using a test tube.
It would be good for the Ministry of
Education to find out how many people in
Fiji know what a test tube is.
If there are some parents who do know
about it where will they get one from.
I know parents love their children and
they will go to extents to make sure that
their child gets the best but where will that
parent find the test tube.
I hope someone reads my letter and
indicates through this column where I will
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Editor: Prakash Narayan.
Printer: The Fiji Sun
find a test tube. My point is teachers do
not know what internal assessment is all
about.There is a lot of confusion.
The MOE should do more and create
awareness of this new curriculum, among
the parents via the Parents & Teachers
Association (PTA)
NEW CONSTITUTION
Dear Editor
I do not know how many constitutions
Fiji will have. We make one, one day
and when we feel it is not a good one,
we make another one and find it has
elements that divide the two major races.
Then we go and make another one. I
as an ordinary citizen would like to know
exactly or why do we continue to make
constitutions and when will we adopt a
good constitution which can make all the
people in Fiji happy.
I am tired of one Government coming
into power and getting one constitution,
then another. Please do it right this time.
A lot of tax payers money is involved
and it is high time people who are
involved realize it and do the job well.
The money spent over the years on
making constitutions would have brought
smiles to many poor families. However, it
has brought more suffering and created
new poor families.
Asinate Seru
Nausori
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NATIONAL NEWS
FIJI FOCUS
C’wealth pledges support
We value Fiji and will establish opportunities to engage further: Mwamba
we remain interested and seek to
continue engaging with Fiji in terms of
understanding what issues Fiji is facing
and how issues, programs and policies
undertaken by the Fijian Government is
unfolding,” the deputy secretary general
said.
“We also want to reassure
stakeholders that the Commonwealth
values Fiji and will establish
opportunities to engage further.”
The three-day visit saw the delegation
meet the Minister for Foreign Affairs
and International Cooperation, Ratu
By ISAAC LAL
THE Commonwealth Secretariat
will continue engagemnet to
assist Fiji retain its place in the
Commonwealth Assembly, says Mrs
Masire – Mwamba, who is leading a
Commonwealth Secretariat delegation
mission here.
During an interview with the Fiji
Focus she said the Commonwealth’s
interest had not changed even though
Fiji was still under suspension.
“As the Commonwealth Secretariat
Inoke Kubuabola, his permanent
secretary Mrs Saipora Mataikabara and
other stakeholders.
Members of the delegation also paid
a courtesy call to the Prime Minister
Voreqe Bainimarama.
They were also given an insight into
the Peoples Charter for Change, Peace
and Progress and the Government’s
Roadmap to Democracy and Sustainable
Socio-Economic Development 2010 to
2014 by the Strategic Framework for
Change Coordinating Office (SFCCO).
“The briefing by the SFCCO
was very informative and helped us
understand the dynamics and plans of
the Government,” Ms Mwamba said.
“The detailed overview of projects,
programs and developments have given
us a lot of understanding of the situation
and are very interesting for us to see
how this will come about.”
Earlier in the year, Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II told Fiji’s
High Commisioner to the United
Kingdom Solo Mara, that she was
looking forward to see Fiji “join the
Commonwealth soon”.
Democratic
election
scheduled
for 2014
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“We will accordingly need to ensure, for
example, that adequate transportation is
provided to citizens in particular in the rural
and maritime areas to attend the consultation
forums and meetings,” PM Bainimarama
said.
“The Constitutional Commission, which
must be adequately staffed and resourced,
will consist of five people: two international
experts and three Fijians.”
In this regard, Prime Minister
Bainimarama announced internationally
renowned constitution and human rights
expert, Yash Ghai as chairperson of the
Constitutional Commission.
Taufa Vakatale and Satendra Nandan are
the other two members of the Constitutional
Commission announced by the Prime
Minister.
The names of the two more members of
the commission will be announced in due
course.
Upon completion of the consultations, the
commission will draft a constitution by the
end of December 2012 and submit it to the
Constituent Assembly.
The assembly will consist of representative
of civil society groups and organisations that
are Fijian-registered, including faith-based
organizations, relevant institutions, political
parties, and Government.
The assembly will debate the draft, making
amendments where necessary, and ultimately
approve the Constitution before presenting it
to His Excellency the President by the end of
February 2013.
Fiji has democratic elections scheduled
for 2014.
Our women have
their say!
Tulia Navakadula Naileqa, Ba
Government has done quite a lot
but it can do more, especially in
providing employment to women.
The Ministry of Social Welfare is
providing skills to women so that
they are empowered and employed.
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FICAC staff members at an awareness campaign in Sigatoka Town.
Public aware of FICAC’s role
By PRIYANKA LAL
THE Fiji Independent Commission
Against Corruption (FICAC) has
noted a drop in the number of
complaints received annually.
This is because of a greater
awareness among the public on the
role of the organisation.
FICAC’s public affairs officer, Erica
Lee said people were not aware of the
types of complaints handled by the
organisation when it was established
five years ago.
Compared to 2010, the level of
complaints declined by 2000 last year
because people were more aware of
FICAC’s functions.
“Last year we received 7000
complaints but in 2010 we received
more than 9000 complaints. There
was a drop by 2000. Initially people
came to us with cases that didn’t
involve corruption or those that
basically didn’t fall within FICAC’s
jurisdiction,” Ms Lee said.
“Now people are beginning to
realize our powers and what we can
and cannot do.”
FICAC handles abuse of office,
bribery, misappropriation of funds,
misconduct of public office and
embezzlement cases.
“Now we are getting the right kind
of complaints. They have to involve
either a public servant or somebody
abusing Government’s funds. This is
primarily the work that we do. It has
to be a public servant involved who is
either not doing his job or receiving a
bribe or abuse of office.”
The private sector also plays a vital
role in ensuring a corrupt free Fiji.
All businesses need to be given a fair
chance at good business practices and
to prosper.
“For the private sector, the kinds of
complaints we get against them are
that they are the ones giving bribes,”
Ms Lee said. “It is a collective effort
and today the public is more aware of
the sort of powers we hold and what
FICAC’s jurisdiction is.
“Some cases do not fall under us
so we refer them to other ministries,
the Fiji Police Force or the Labour
Department.
“Initially, people thought every
complain could be handled by FICAC
but now they know differently,” Ms
Lee added.
Between 2008 to 2011, FICAC has
closed 52 cases in court, of which 33
were convictions and eight cases were
acquitted. FICAC was established
on April 4, 2007 to investigate acts
of corruption by public bodies and
government officials.
Achieving
national goals
the key: Kau
By MARETA TAWAKE
THE Ministry of Lands and Mineral
Resources is reviewing the Mining Act
in order to improve its role to improve
knowledge of our mineral resources.
Today, mining continues to be a vital
part of the economy, with gold being
the country’s second-largest individual
export.
Government is keen to see the
continuation of a strong mining
industry, in the context that a wellmanaged mineral sector development
contributes positively to national growth
and social welfare improvements for all
of Fiji’s citizens.
Fiji’s mining industry includes
exploration, mine development and
mineral production. The industry
produces gold, copper as well as
construction materials such as sand,
gravel and rock.
For the first time, the mining sector
will include Bauxite mining.
The ministry is also looking
forward to 2012 as an exciting period
when it regenerates plans to achieve
government’s national goals.
This is in a determined effort to
contribute to economic growth through
a strict monitoring of State Land leases.
“We are developing a strategy to
ensure systematic collection of State
Land rent,” said permanent secretary
Filimone Kau.
“We want to clamp down on those
who have been evading their rent
payment for some time.”
Positive growth
in private sector,
says RBF
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Many small and micro enterprises
have opened, which would have never
happened before.
ANZ chief economist for the AsiaPacific region, Dr Paul Gruenwald said
that from a regional perspective, Fiji’s
exports are well balanced. “Fiji has
a wide product range, wide range of
markets and is the best in the Pacific,”
he said.
Government also notes in this regard
a great potential in the development
of sectors such as the fisheries and
aquaculture industries in Fiji.
Fiji’s tropical climate has been an
ideal environment for prawn farming,
sea cucumber farming and coral fish
farming amongst others which have the
potential to develop into multi-million
dollar industries.
Do you feel the Government has done enough for women and what more can it do?
Tupou PeterLakeba, Lau
It is doing a lot. Compared
to previous Governments this
administration is empowering
women by giving them equal
opportunity for positions such
as permanent secretary.
Nusi Heilala, Suva
Government is assisting
women in many ways but it
can do more, like for victims
of violence. As far as jobs are
concerned they have achieved
equality to men in this as we
have reached a level.
Janet Andrea, Suva
More can be done to help
women get the respect they
deserve as men still dominate.
Government needs to raise
greater awareness on women’s
rights because many victims of
domestic violence are still not
sure of their legal rights.
Fazleen Hussein New Zealand
I think there is a need for
more women’s rights and the
creation of more employment
opportunity for women.
Seema MudaliarSuva
Government can create more
employment opportunity for
women, who are hard working
compared to men. Harsher
punishment/penalties should be
dished to perpetrators of domestic
violence and rape.
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FIJI FOCUS
Roadmap executive summary
THE Roadmap for Democracy and Sustainable
Socio-economic Development (RDSSED)
2010-2014 sets out a strategic framework to
achieve sustainable democracy, good and just
governance, socio-economic development and
national unity.
The key foundation of the Roadmap is The
Peoples Charter for Change Peace and Progress
(PCCPP) which was compiled through an
unprecedented nationwide consultation process,
involving a wide range of stakeholders.
The Roadmap is logically aligned to the
mandate handed down by His Excellency, the
President in 2007, as well as to the Strategic
Framework for Change announced by the Prime
Minister on the July 1, 2009.
In order to ensure an inclusive approach,
ownership and successful implementation, the
Roadmap has been compiled in consultation with
private sector, civil society and Government to
take on board the current political, social and
economic situation, both on the international and
domestic fronts.
The vision of the Roadmap together with the
Mission and Guiding Principles will be described
in Upcoming issue of this fortnightly column.
There will be reviews governance issues and
challenges and sets out the policies, strategies
and key performance indicators.
Similarly, reviews and policies, strategies
and key performance indicators for economic
and socio-cultural development are addressed
respectively.
The Fiji Focus will bring you as this draft
roadmap outlines of the implementation and
monitoring framework.
Staff of the Public Service Commission. The PSC
remains the key institution
Vision, Mission
Guiding
Principles
THE objective of the Roadmap
is to implement policies to
achieve the Vision of ‘A Better
Fiji for All’ which is consistent
with The Peoples Charter.
To achieve this vision,
the overarching objective is
to rebuild Fiji into a nonracial, culturally vibrant
and united, well governed,
truly democratic nation that
seeks progress and prosperity
through merit- based equality
of opportunity and peace.
In a technical sense, the Law and Justice Sector
is operating reasonably well
Strategic policy direction
THE medium term strategic focus
of the Roadmap is to strengthen
good and just governance, raise
economic growth and improve
socio-cultural development.
Under good governance, the
key strategic priorities include
formulation of a new constitution,
electoral reforms, strengthening
law and justice, ensuring effective,
enlightened and accountable
leadership, enhancing public
sector efficiency, effectiveness and
service delivery and developing an
integrated development structure
at divisional level.
The key strategic priorities for
economic development include
maintaining macroeconomic
stability, export promotion,
import substitution, raising
investment levels, making more
land available for productive and
social purposes, enhancing global
integration and international
relations.
The focus under social
development will be on reducing
poverty to a negligible level,
making Fiji a knowledge-based
society, improving health service
delivery and developing a
common national identity and
building social cohesion.
Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption
(FICAC) sets base in Sigatoka Town.
Strengthening good governance
F
IJI needs to entrench a culture
of democratic good governance
such that it becomes the
dominant political thinking and
behaviour of the people of Fiji.
Principles of good governance
need to be applied to both the formal
governance framework, to the
institutions within it and to how the
country is governed on a daily basis
in terms of policy formulation and
decision making.
The United Nations Economic and
Social Commission for Asia and the
Pacific (ESCAP), and several other UN
bodies, describe good governance as
having eight major characteristics.
It is participatory, consensusoriented, accountable, transparent,
responsive, effective and efficient,
equitable and inclusive, and follows the
rule of law.
It assures that corruption is
minimised; the views of minorities are
taken into account; and that the voices
of the most vulnerable in society are
heard in decision-making. It is also
responsive to the present and future
needs of society.
A major short term priority of
Government is to formulate a new
Constitution.
His Excellency the President
abrogated Fiji‘s Constitution on 10
April 2009 to maintain continuity in the
implementation of the mandate handed
down to the Government in January
2007 for an equal, just and fair Fiji,
His Excellency reappointed the Interim
Government.
The State is now re-established under
Presidential Decrees, which continues
to respect the independence of the
judiciary and accountability institutions
and the operation of other key arms of
the State.
Fiji‘s single member (majority)
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electoral system, which has been in
place since Independence, has always
provided for communal representation.
Besides the excessive use of
communal or reserved representation
in violation of basic human rights
principles, this electoral and voting
system is unfair due to the:
q Lack of equal suffrage given
the disproportional number of voters
between single member constituencies;
qUse of preferences producing
results that do not accurately reflect
the will of the people, as evidenced by
the lack of representation for certain
political parties who have received a
fair proportion of first preference votes;
qCommunal voting and
representation using a single member
like the Auditor-General, Fiji Human
Rights Commission (FHRC) and the
Fiji Independent Commission Against
Corruption (FICAC). A key function
of many of these institutions is to
hold Government to account for their
actions; a necessary step in maintaining
public confidence in the governance
system.
The effectiveness of Government‘s
internal processes to ensure
enforcement of the public service
code of conduct and compliance with
financial rules and regulations is another
key component of the accountability
framework.
It also requires commitment
to allowing the public to access
public information and independent
Fiji‘s national security concerns
encompass a broad range of areas
including protecting the country‘s
sovereignty from attack and ending the
cycle of coups and maintaining law and
order.
It also encompasses Fiji‘s interests
in protecting its tourism industry or
offshore environment; border security;
protective security; and emergency
management and effective coordination
of disaster relief.
Essentially the functions of security
agencies are interlinked. Effectively
addressing these areas provides the
platform for peace and stability that is
vital for socio-economic growth and
national development.
The effectiveness of the Law and
In the absence of accountability, people are unable
to ensure that their Government acts wisely,
lawfully and fairly in serving the national interest.
constituency or majority/plurality
electoral system has also made it
impossible to encourage a move away
from race-based politics as political
parties only need to appeal to specific
ethnic interests to secure seats; and
qThe complexity of the current
system requires a high level of literacy,
which has led to an unusually high
proportion of invalid votes (9 per cent
in 1999, 12 per cent in 2001, and 9 per
cent in 2006).
The accountability framework
comprises the institutions and processes
that exist to ensure open and transparent
Government.
It involves the operations of many
state institutions namely, Parliament,
through its committee system and other
processes, and independent institutions
enforcement of conduct standards for
holders of high public office.
A free and independent media and
the work of non-government and civil
society organisations are also a vital
part of the accountability framework.
Public perception is that there is little
or no accountability for public officials,
from holders of high public office to
ordinary civil servants, who behave
improperly.
In the absence of accountability,
people are unable to ensure that their
Government acts wisely, lawfully and
fairly in serving the national interest.
Accountability issues are continually
raised in the Annual Audit Reports
of the Auditor-General on the public
accounts of the State and Local
Government bodies and by the media.
Justice Sector in part depends on the
ability of the different institutions
to operate together in a coherent,
coordinated and mutually supportive
way. In a technical sense, the Law and
Justice Sector is operating reasonably
well. In many areas of the legal system
where significant problems existed a
few years ago, progress has been or is
being made.
The Australia/Fiji Law and Justice
Programme was starting to achieve
modest successes in improving the
operation of different institutions in
the sector, including smoothing out the
operation of the criminal justice system
and overcoming delays in prosecutions,
reducing case back logs; improving
the treatment of juvenile offenders;
to expand access to legal aid; and to
establish a Family Court and associated
counselling service, and community
policing.
The Public Service remains the key
institution for the implementation of
Government‘s visions and policies
including its plans and programmes.
Its performance, professionalism,
productivity, accountability, cost and
commitment has been heavily criticised
in recent years.
The current consensus is thus that
Public Sector Reform matters a great
deal for national development, and
in at least two ways: first, it will lead
to better delivery of the basic public
services that affect the living standards
of the poor; and second, it will create
a climate conducive to private sector
development.
Coordination of all development
efforts at the local level remains
fragmented and ineffective resulting in
duplication and wastage.
Enhancement of development
cooperation will directly contribute to
rural development and revitalization of
economic activities resulting in growth
and limiting rural-urban drift.
Addressing the issue of leadership
is of great importance to the future
of the country. At all levels, the
type of leadership in Fiji is seen as
a contributing factor to many of the
country‘s problems.
Leadership at the national level has
always been a subject of debate.
One point of view is that the style
of political leadership in Fiji has, and
continues to be, dominated by ethnic
issues solely focused on protecting
the interests of one‘s own ethnic
community.
The need for Fiji‘s leaders to display
selflessness is a major challenge – that
is, to lead for the common good and not
through self-interest.
March 11, 2012
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Iranians
willing
to help
Fijians
FIJI FOCUS
USA decorates Fijian soldiers with Achievement Medals
Fiji has been able to promote
products and services to countries
that were once foreign to us
PRIME Minister Commodore
Voreqe Bainimarama is most
welcome in Iran at any time
convenient to him and the
Government of Iran is willing to
organise a visit.
This was revealed to Fiji’s
Ambassador to Brazil, Cama
Tuiloma during his meeting with
Iran’s Ambassador to Brazil.
“Iran is willing to offer to
organise a visit to Iran by the
Honourable. Prime Minister
of Fiji to see how Iran has
developed,” he said.
“The visit could also see
discussions at the highest levels
on how to enhance the Fiji – Iran
bilateral relationship.”
Mr Tuiloma said with Iran
being the most developed and
advanced country in the Middle
East in the field of nuclear
energy and medical care it was
willing to assist Fiji in enhancing
our ties in the Middle East where
Fijians already have a high
profile for peacekeeping in the
region.
The offer by the Iran
Government is the fruit of Fiji’s
Look North Policy, which is a
major shift of focus from Fiji’s
past foreign policy and dealings
with traditional partners to
finding and establishing new
ones.
This approach culminated in
the establishment of three new
Fiji Diplomatic Missions this
year.
Through the policy, Fiji has
been able to promote products
and services to countries that
once used to be foreign to us.
Countries such as Korea,
China, India, Russia, Japan,
Luxembourg, and Georgia
among others have now begun
to notice Fiji and her efforts
to promote friendly ties with
countries around the globe.
Government plans to open two
new embassies in Korea and the
United Arab Emirates this year
to further boost our diplomatic
ties in the different regions.
Fiji now has 14 missions
around the world – the highest
for any Pacific Island country;
however it has continued to
pursue the whole region’s
interest whereever its missions
are located.
Key Pillars For
Rebuilding Fiji
1. Ensuring sustainable democracy and good and
just governance.
2. Developing a common national identity and
building social cohesion.
3. Ensuring effective, enlightened and
accountable leadership.
4. Enhancing public sector efficiency,
performance effectiveness and service delivery.
5. Achieving higher economic growth while
ensuring sustainability.
6. Making more land available for productive and
social purposes.
7. Developing an integrated development
structure at the divisional level.
8. Reducing poverty to a negligible level by
2015.
9. Making Fiji a knowledge-based society.
10. Improving Health Service delivery.
11. Enhancing Global Integration and
International Relations.
March 11, 2012
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces conducted a route march through
Suva surburbs last week
Picture: BY ETA BULIRUARUA
Salacakau firms up
rugby talks with Bulls
ASPIRING, potential players
could pursue their rugby careers
in South Africa.
And those who aim to make it
big in international competitions
could be drafted into South
Africa rugby academies if a deal
between the Fijian Government
and South African franchises fall
through.
Fiji’s High Commissioner to
South Africa, Ben Salacakau
confirmed meeting with clubs
and academies in South Africa
whose responses were positive.
“We (The Fiji Mission in
SA) have been in talks with
senior executives of the Blue
Bulls (Pretoria Bulls) who have
been supportive of the idea of
recruiting Fijian rugby players,”
Mr Salacakau said.
“But rugby should not be
the main reason for players
venturing into the rainbow
nation. “We want rugby players
who are doing well both on
the field and academically
because the feeder schools and
academies do not only support
rugby.”
Mr Salacakau said education
was priority and if budding
Fijian players were able to
juggle both education and sports
– “going over for trials should
not be a problem”.
“Those who secure an
opportunity must respond at a
high level both academically and
also in their sport.”
He added that competition
within the academies was tough
but Fijians should be able to fit
in well with the program.
“Fijians are able to adapt to
everything that comes their way
and we would love to watch
South African rugby teams with
a few Fijians in the line – up.”
TWO Fijian soldiers serving with
Multinational Force Observers (MFO)
in Sinai, Egypt were decorated with
United States Army Achievement
Medals.
Staff Sergeant Moritikei Qele and
Corporal Waisale Raba who were
serving for Force Transport Office
under MFO received these medals for
their service towards peace-keeping in
Sinai.
Commander Land Force Colonel
Mosese Tikoitoga saluted the duo for
bringing honor and accolades not only
to Fiji Battalion in Sinai but to the
people of Fiji.
The soldiers were cited for
distinguished service as Transportation
Non-Commissioned Officers in Sinai
a mission that included planning and
conducting daily logistics convoys, bus
and aircraft movements and contingent
rotations of personnel in and out of
Egypt from 14 different countries.
Col Tikoitoga added the decorations
and awarding of medals to Fijian
soldiers is a true testimony of loyal,
courageous and honest services of our
soldiers towards maintaining peace
around the world.
The two soldiers have been hailed
warriors of peace by MFO Movement
Control Office Major Joe Means.
“ Being a warrior is a state of mind
that translates into action in everything
you do. These men are warriors and
deserve this recognition,” he said.
SSgt Qele has been serving in the
Republic of Fiji Military Force for 24
years and with previous operational
tours of duty in Lebanon, East Timor,
Iraq and Sinai.
Cpl. Raba has served in the Republic
of Fiji Military Force for 15 years with
previous tours of duty in Lebanon and
Sinai.
Fiji will look after Solomon
Islands air traffic systems
AIRPORTS Fiji Limited (AFL) is ready to take over the management
of the Solomon Islands air space, says AFL chief executive officer,
Tony Gollin.
He adds they were waiting for Australia to pull out first before AFL
move in to manage the Solomon Island’s upper air region.
Work will include the monitoring and surveillance of the upper air
region and training of Solomon Islands air traffic personnel.
“The agreement with Solomon Islands is important because we
(Fiji) will be able to train Solomon Island aviation personnel and
participate closely,” Mr Gollin said.
“It is also a reinforcement of our friendship and shows the
significance of our (Fiji’s) air technology.”
Mr Gollin said a deal was yet to be agreed on, but the Department
of Civil Aviation was in negotiation with Airport Fiji after they signed
a Memorandum of Understanding last September.
Since 1998 the upper airspace of Solomon Islands was looked
after by Air Services Australia. ASA gets 40 per cent of the revenue
collected from the upper airspace, which amounts to AUD$50, 000
a month. Solomon Islands Ministry of Aviation and Communication,
permanent secretary Jeffery Wickham said they might look at signing
a new contract with Fiji in 2013 to utilise the Melanesian Spearhead
Group (MSG) agreement.
“It is also part of enhancing and developing our human resources
to specialise and become experts in such field to look after our own
air traffic systems,” Mr Wickham said.
MSG to be updated on Fiji situation
THE Fijian Government will present a
special report at the Melanesian Spearhead
Group meeting to be held in Suva later this
month.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs political
and treaties director Esala Nayasi said
the meeting would play an important
role in terms of enhancing trade, politics,
economics, immigration, labour, and culture
among other important issues.
The MSG is the biggest bloc of nations in
the Pacific and was established to promote
the interests of Melanesian countries namely
Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Papua
New Guinea and the Kanaks (Front de
libération nationale kanak et socialiste) of
New Caledonia. The meeting will hear of
developments of discussions from the MSG
summit held in Suva last year.
“Leaders and Foreign Ministers will
be given an update on the situation in Fiji
and steps toward the voter registration
and constitution consultation including
the accompanying reform agendas that are
credible home-grown developments for Fiji,”
Mr Nayasi said.
“An update will be provided on the MSG
Trade in Services and draft framework on
MSG Labour Mobility Scheme.”
Last year, leaders reaffirmed MSG’s
commitment to preserve, promote, safeguard
and protect Melanesian traditional cultural
identity, customs and values
“This will be the last year for Fiji to
chair the MSG before the FLNKS of New
Caledonia hosts the summit next year.
“We hope to get an outcome that will
really assist the policy makers and our
country not only in our relations but in the
enhancement on the strengthening of MSG.”
The MSG summit will be held from
March 22 to 30 at thew vale ni Bose, Nasese.
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FIJI FOCUS
Keeping the faith in copra
By KUINI WAQANISAU
L
IFE as a copra farmer is no
easy business but for as long
as he can work, Lino Sovui
of Dreketi Village in the District
of Wailevu in the Cakaudrove
Province will continue doing what
he loves.
Mr Sovui, 56, is among hundreds
of farming families, who grew up in
extensive coconut growing estates
and copra production was their only
means of earning good income to
put children through school and
take care of the daily essentials.
“I grew up in the village and I
saw my parents struggle everyday
to put me through school. After
leaving school, I started work in
several contracting companies,” Mr
Sovui said.
“There came a point where I
just had enough and I knew that
working in companies and offices
was just not my thing.”
Lino returned to the village and
made up his mind to help develop
his village in the best way he could
and that was through agricultural
development.
Dreketi Village is one of the 32
villages in the Tikina (district) of
Wailevu and is probably one of the
biggest tikina in the country.
The village has a total of 300
acres of land for agricultural
purposes.
Through his dedication and
vision for the future of the
village, Mr Sovui was given the
responsibility of village headman,
a job he feels is only for the strong
hearted.
“Being Turaga ni Koro (village
headman) is hard at times,
especially when it comes to
working together but this is not a
problem for Dreketi, ” Mr Sovui
said.
“We are still following the
solesolevaki system that was
practised by our forefathers and
that is the art of working together to
ensure tasks at hand are completed
and everybody is on par with each
other.
“This is practised in the farms
and even with women who get
together to weave mats and so forth
and I believe many villages around
the country are still practicing this
method.”
With about 40 houses in the
village, Lino said summoning
village youths once a week was not
a problem because they had been
passionate about their projects and
farming activities.
Youths have been encouraged to
start their own farms and have done
so through the solesolevaki system.
Mr Sovui said copra, dalo,
yaqona and marine resources were
the means of earning a living in the
village.
Copra has always been there
for them through the good and
bad days and they will continue to
advocate for the development of the
coconut industry.
One thing Deketi Village will
be working on this year is the
replanting of coconut trees.
“We have begun some planting
in the farms but this year, we are
thinking of doing it on a larger scale
where each member of the village
is required to plant a certain amount
of coconut trees,” Mr Sovui said.
“This is to assist with the number
of standing coconut trees that we
now have. This is one area we
are seriously looking at and we
are grateful for all the assistance
and advice rendered to us by the
Department of Agriculture officials
in Savusavu.”
An act of love from the heart
By SOLO LEWANAVANUA
“THE best way to find yourself is to lose
yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma
Gandhi.
The above quote says it all. Truly being a
volunteer is to offer others the service they
need without seeking any compensation. It
creates a sense of accomplishment to the
volunteer and happiness to the receiver.
The man himself Martin Luther King Jnr
once said this truth “…the surest way to be
happy is to seek happiness for others”.
Most volunteers who offer their services
freely form the heart to the needy community
feel a sense of satisfaction after doing so.
Volunteering comes from the heart, it is an
act of real love and compassion and the former
United States President Jimmy Carter rightly
confirmed this when he said “Volunteers are
not paid – not because they are worthless, but
because they are priceless.” -141
Last week Fiji’s Prime Minister Commodore
Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama launched the Fiji
Volunteer Service, which will be administered
by the Public Service Commission of which
unemployed graduates between 25-70-yearsold will be recruited.
“For the retirees, participation in this
program shall provide an opportunity for
sharing of your expertise and knowledge
for the betterment of those learning,”
Commmodore Bainimarama said
Studies in psychology has proven that
retirees, who take up volunteer work, are more
satisfied than those who opt for paid work.
Voulunteering helps you remain connected
with people, feel useful and aids adjustment.
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PM Voreqe Bainimarama at the
launch of the Volunteer Service
The Fiji Volunteer Service as I mentioned
will also recruit unemployed graduates.
If you are a graduate and feel like joining
contact the PSC and tell them you are
interested and they will provide the necessary
procedure to follow.
It is an excellent opportunity to learn,
develop, increase knowledge and gain some
real world experience. It will also boost
your CV and increase your chances of being
accepted to employment.
Last but not least, even the Christian Holy
Bible confirms that God loves those who
volunteers for others.
Isaiah 58:10-11 “If you pour yourself out
for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the
afflicted, then shall your light rise in darkness
and your gloom be as the noonday. And the
Lord will guide you continually and satisfy
your desire in scorched places and make your
bones strong, and you shall be like a watered
garden, like spring of water, whose water do
not fail.”
Copra farmers have been selling
their copra at the price of $889 per
tonne to the Copra Millers of Fiji
Limited based at Savusavu.
“I can supply up to 700
kilogrammes of copra every week
and this is the same for the other
farmers in the village and we are
content with what we are earning
from copra,” said the hard working
farmer .
Other than this, he also started his
own yaqona farming and has about
300 yaqona plants as well as dalo
on his farm.
“Our farm is quite far from the
village and we have to get up early
to travel to the farm. This is the life
of a farmer and I guess we would
not have it any other way,” Mr
Sovui said.
“Life is not a bed of roses
because we have to work hard to
earn money and buy whatever we
want.
“We are so happy there is a
Coconut Development Program
that will be strengthened this year
by the Department of Agriculture
and we are all looking forward
to contributing to the coconut
industry,” he added.
Senior agriculture officer Esava
Tuimoala said the coconut program
was designed to assist farmers in
the replanting of coconut trees and
expand coconut production.
“This year we are going to be
implementing this program and we
have been requesting farmers to
work with us in strengthening this
industry,” Mr Tuimoala said.
“We believe Cakaudrove holds a
lot of potential and the onus is on
farmers to visit our office here in
Savusavu to seek technical advice
and assistance.”
Lino said the village had set more
plans for developing agriculture and
fisheries projects.
“We believe in ourselves and
we know that we can be a force to
reckon with in the coming years
on the agricultural platform,” Mr
Sovui said with confidence.
“At every meeting, villagers are
reminded of their roles and the
need for them to have food security
foremost before surplus can be sold
at the local markets.
“This has contributed to a
healthier and vibrant population in
the village. We have bright eyed
children, hard working youths and
encouraging parents are working
together to create a better future for
the village of Dreketi.”
And with consistent instructions
and advice from the hardworking
village headman, Dreketi has set
its eyes on its goal of working hard
each day to pave a better future for
the upcoming generation.
Hospitality captures tourists hearts
By SOLO LEWANAVANUA
I
T is always a great feeling to
read comments made by our
tourists on how friendly, warm
and caring our Fijian people in the
tourism industry are.
It really consolidates the fact
that hospitality is the key to the
success for our Tourism Industry.
Below are examples of such
interesting comments left behind
by tourists in some of our best
hotels and resorts on the simple
attitude and service of the hosts.
Amanda is from Australia- “…
had a lovely week stay here at
Sofitel with hubby and kids.
The Fijian staff are friendly and
helpful. The rooms are clean and
the kids love the pool. We would
love to return one day.”
Jennie from Australia -“…the
owners and staff at Daku Resort
in Savusavu are all lovely. I got
picked up at the airport, even
though I hadn’t asked to be, and
was made to feel most welcome
by everyone... All in all I had the
best week.I’ll definitely go back.
Thanks guys.
Aaron from California -“…
perfectly located right near the
CBD along the water. staff were
exceptionally friendly.”
Timtam from Australia- “…
absolutely amazing from the
minute we arrived it was like
no other resort we had been to.
Body language says all
The service was fantastic we are
amazed at how friendly and helpful
the people at the resort were, from
the amazing butler service to the
ladies in the buffet restaurant and
the people organising the activities
everyone seems glad to be there.”
The Fiji’s Minister of Tourism
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum rightly
explained at the AON Fiji Tourism
Awards night recently that
hospitality is vital for the industry.
From the meet and greet officers
at the airport, to smiling customer
services officers at the reception
desk of our hotels to the food and
beverages services and lodging,
all services to our guests requires
hospitality.
Hospitality is what makes their
visit unforgettable and most hotels
have many return visitors because
of this warmth and caring nature of
our hotel staffs.
The Tubakula Beach Resort
which is under the Cathay Hotels
(Fiji) Ltd in the Coral Coast in
Nadroga is one of the best resorts
in Fiji that frequently receive
return guests.
Group general manager Charles
Hadrill said the resort had been
operating since the 1960’s and
enjoyed the patronage of many
return visitors both local and
overseas who came back year
after year or whenever they have
a chance.
“We are frequently told that the
reason that we have so many return
guests is that Tubakula offers an
unbeatable beachfront location
at very reasonable rates, making
it an excellent value-for-money
destination, and that our staff are
always helpful and friendly,” Mr
Hadrill said.
All smiling and friendly workers
in our Fiji hotel industry should
be commended for having that
hospitality spirit that have lured
millions of tourists to Fiji in past
years to date.
Keep up the good work, keep
smiling and show the world the
Bula spirit that makes Fiji the most
hospitable tourism destination in
the world.
March 11, 2012
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FIJI FOCUS
By ISAAC LAL
Whatever you are be a good one
NAME: Commander Viliame
Naupoto
PORTFOLIO: Minister for
Youth and Sports
Early
struggle
inspires
Naupoto
VILIAME Naupoto attended
Queen Victoria School in Tailevu
following in the footsteps of his
older brother.
It became a family tradition
because all of his other brothers
attended the same school.
“I was told by my father when
I left for school for the first time
that if I didn’t work hard enough,
I would never survive. It’s fresh
in my mind and that’s why I
am the Naupoto I am today,” he
said.
“I had to grow up faster than I
should have, because there was
nothing else to do then follow
dad’s advice. There was nothing
else to fall back to, on the little
island where I grew up. It wasn’t
easy.”
His father’s parting words
were taken to heart, actually
written around his neck and kept
him away from sports.
He was a bookworm in his
early days, however this slowly
changed because of the nature
of his work and he has also
begun playing cricket on some
Saturday’s.
“I go in and run around and
give the team a headache by just
running around,” Mr Naupoto
said.
Naupoto’s mum paid his
school fees from the money she
earned from selling copra.
“This made me work harder
because it was hard to raise
money on a small island like
that. I attribute a lot of that to
what I am now.”
LIKES AND WEAKNESSES:
His favorite food is lairo
(land crabs). His weakness,
Mr Naupoto admits, is that he
spreads himself too thin one
too many times. Being the
accommodating person that he
is, he usually finds it hard to
say no to anyone even though
he could be up to his neck with
Commander Viliame Naupoto takes oath as new Minister for Youth and
Sports at Government House as official secretary Joeli Rokovada looks on
Equal
piece of
pie for
youths
WHEN the call to become a
minister was conferred upon
Viliame Naupoto – he was as
surprised, just like when he first
started work.
But for this island boy no
calling is ever too difficult to
rise to when it comes to serving
others.
Mr Naupoto, who hails from
Vatoa island in the Lau group,
remembers that he was lost for
words but because he thought
youths are very important in any
country, he gladly took up the
challenge. This is with an aim
to make sure that every youth
of this country is given an equal
opportunity.
“It really came as a surprise to
me because I had never thought
of becoming a minister but I
think the youth of any country
plays a very critical role so I said
yes,” Mr Naupoto said.
Growing up on his home
island this young lad, who never
loved sports, didn’t know that
one day he would be given the
highest post – to run the sports
ministry of the nation.
“Coming from a person who
never played sports but used to
be inundated with books and
educational stuff, I think it will
be a challenge knowing that
sport is the heart of the nation.”
He rose through the ranks of
his chosen field in the defence
force, eventually becoming Fiji
Navy Commander.
The Lau native has ably led
government ministries and
departments, such as being
director of the Immigration
Department and permanent
secretary for Department of
Fisheries and Forestry.
Baby in a family of 11 attributes
career success to loving wife
Journalists get along easily with
Commander Naupoto
Pillar of Strength ... Lillian Naupoto meets the President His
Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
March 11, 2012
work. He considers himself a
competitor and always wants
to be the best in everything he
does. “If I’m the captain of a
ship, I want to be the best.”
COMMANDER Viliame Naupoto
likes to reminisce on his childhood
days with his parents on the sandy
beaches of his home island, Vatoa.
“The driving force behind my
success were my parents who literally
struggled to pay for my education,”
the new minister said.
He also credits his loving wife
Lillian (nee Cama of Vanuabalavu) for
the freedom she allowed him and the
silent understanding which enabled
him to pursue his career.
His beautiful wife has stood in the
shadows quietly urging him on and
keeping the family together as he
pursued a career that took him far and
wide across the ocean just like his
mother who now lives abroad.
“I take my hat off to my wife. She
copes with all our demands. I don’t
know if things would be the same if
I had a working wife,” Mr Naupoto
said. “She has kept her side of the
deal by looking after the children and
taking good care of me and I hope
they consider me to have done mine.”
“She has given me the freedom to
pursue my career. In return I promised
her I would work hard to provide as
best as I could for the family.”
As a 12-year-old Naupoto lost his
father who suffered from cancer.
His father’s parting words to him,
was to study hard at school. This
was embedded on him like tattoo.
Those words helped him as a constant
reminder for him persevere in the
toughest of times.
“My dad died two weeks after the
doctors diagnosed him with cancer.
The doctors had said he had exactly
that time to live,” Mr Naupoto said.
“I never got over the loss of my
dad so I focussed on passing the Fiji
Eighth Year Certificate with flying
colors but dad was not there to see the
results.
“I wished he was there to at least
see how hard I tried.”
Mr Naupoto is the youngest of 11
children, raised single-handedly by
their mother after his father’s death.
He recalls how being the baby
in the family let him get away with
things his older siblings couldn’t put
past their parents.
Mr Naupoto, admitting the honest
person he is, said sometimes he found
excuses to hurry home after work, as
opposed to accepting invitations from
friends and colleagues to share a tanoa
of kava.
Because of demands in the naval
career which entails extensive
travelling, he is always playing catchup on time lost with his four children
three sons and a daughter aged
between 19 and seven.
His favourite past-time is playing
with his children. This involves video
games with his sons who, he freely
admits, beat him all the time.
“I love my Fijian music and Pacific
Island flavoured songs. But my
children love their English hip-hop
songs and when it plays on the radio,
I try to sing along with them and they
hate it because I get the words wrong.
“So I hum along instead,” the soft
spoken former navy Commander said.
Mr Naupoto said his children
usually hid the remote control from
him when they’re watching movies
as a family. “I like to get to the story,
cut the chase. So I’m always fastforwarding and my children hate it.”
His second youngest son is named
after four naval captains.
“So my son is named Maselino
(Samoa) Satisi (Tonga) Bani
(Vanuatu) Naupoto.
It so happened that he was returning
from the Solomon Islands when he
got word that his wife gave birth to
their son. With three other captains on
board one from Samoa, Vanuatu and
Tonga they stopped in the middle of
the sea to toss a coin to decide whose
name would be first.”
“My wife’s reaction when I arrived
with the name was, ‘What kind of
name is that?’.
Maselino is nicknamed PPB after
the vessel Pacific Patrol Boat which
was carrying the captains at that time.
Mr Naupoto believes PPB will
one day join the navy and follow
his footsteps. The eldest son and
namesake was destined to be a doctor
but opted to pursue studies at USP.
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FIJI FOCUS
BRIEFLY
WOMEN POWER
WOMEN from China, Taiwan,
Hong Kong and Macau have
dominated a list of 50 of the
most powerful women in
business in Asia by Forbes.
The media company said the
women were chosen for “their
hands-on management of profitseeking companies”. Among
those on the list are Perth
mining mogul and Australia’s
richest person Gina Rinehart,
as well as the head of Vietnam’s
biggest milk company. However,
many women in Asia still face
issues of inequality in the
workplace.
ARCHITECTURE PRIZE,
Respect builds relation
China recognises our sovereignty, it’s very important for us: PM
CHINA’S respect and appreciation of
Fiji’s sovereignty is a key component of
the growing relations between the two
nations.
Fijian Prime Minister Commodore
Voreqe Bainimarama said, in addition
to China’s economic investment in Fiji,
its respect towards Fiji’s sovereignty
and the reforms undertaken by the
Government had seen relations grow
from mutual respect to friendly
relations.
“They’re (China) giving us support
politically because everyone in Australia
and New Zealand has withdrawn from
our side of the world. So yes, they’ve
recognised our sovereignty which is
very important for us”, Commodore
Bainimarama said.
The Prime Minister said that the
visit by senior officials from both
Moscow and Beijing signaled a new
shift in diplomacy for Pacific Islands
and a possible decrease in reliance
on traditional donor countries such as
Australia and New Zealand.
In an interview with Australian
journalist Grahame Davis, the Prime
Minister highlighted the recent visits by
senior officials from Beijing to Fiji and
vice versa was a sign of close relations
between the two countries.
China and Fiji relations have soared
since the establishment of diplomatic
relations in the 1970’s.
Since 2006, this has intensified with
officials from Suva and Beijing meeting
regularly to map out prospects of mutual
interests.
Engineers battle adverse
conditions to complete road
CHINESE architect Wang Shu
has won this year’s Pritzker
Architecture Prize, becoming
the first Chinese citizen to
receive the prize. Mr Wang
is recognised for museums,
libraries and other structures
of his design across China.
His work was commended for
being aesthetically striking and
environmentally sustainable,
at a time of fast-paced
urbanisation in China. He will be
awarded $174,344 (£63,000) at
a ceremony in Beijing in May
RESIDENTS along the
Wainibuka River banks will
soon boast the best network of
tarsealed roads in the country.
This is based on an update
on the progress of work by the
company constructing the road
which connects Suva to Rakiraki
via Korovou.
Work on the sealing of
the road began in 2010 with
government’s aim of providing
easy access to basic services,
for all people including those in
rural areas
China Railway First Group
engineer Jin Weijie said the
sealing of the road would be
completed this year.
“We are planning to complete
ONE CHILD SLOGAN
CHINA is to overhaul the
sometimes threatening slogans
used to enforce its one-child
policy, the authorities have
announced. Details of the
project were published in the
Chinese communist party
newspaper, the People’s Daily.
State media blamed local
officials for coming up with
phrases such as, “If you don’t
get sterilised, your house will
be demolished”.They said they
would be replaced by friendlier
expressions. But they insisted
that the one-child policy itself
would not change.
“SUPER ARROGANT”
CHINA has hit out at comments
by US Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton on its stance on Syria.
A foreign ministry spokesman
called the comments
unacceptable, and the official
Communist Party newspaper
described the criticism as
“super arrogant”. Mrs Clinton
on Friday called China and
Russia’s veto of a UN resolution
on Syria “despicable”.
The Chinese criticism came
a day after Syria held a
national referendum on a new
constitution, amid violent unrest.
TRADE TASK FORCE
US President Barack Obama
has created a new trade task
force to investigate and crack
down on unfair practices by
American trading partners. The
move comes amid concerns
that unfair trading practices,
especially by China, were
harming US businesses.
Policymakers have accused
Beijing of keeping its currency
artificially low in a bid to help
China’s exporters.
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The recent launch of the Fiji –China
Friendship Association is a milestone
achievement for both parties and
strengthens the relationship beyond the
confines of Government to Government
to a more people to people base.
Prime Minister Bainimarama, in his
congratulatory message to the Fiji –
China Friendship Association, said that
the genuine interest by the Government
of the People’s Republic of China to
work with Fiji without conditions has
resulted in strong bilateral relations.
works this year, maybe by
November, or December,” he
said.
More than half of the
20-kilometer gravel road has
been sealed from Korovou to
Wailotua with 9km left from
Wailotua to Nayavu Village.
“The recent rainy spell did
not help and it is hindering the
completion of two bridges,” Mr
Weijie said.
“But we are committed to
completing the work here fast.”
The Chinese workers have
been overwhelmed with the
support given by the locals.
“We like it here because
people are very supportive
towards our work,” he said.
Investors show interest to
explore and set up: Teleni
By PRASHILA DEVI
Locals were hired by Chinese contractors to work on the Waito Bridge
in Wainibuka. Inset: The Wailotua Bridge nears completion
Flood proof bridges to be
ready by early 2013
By ILIESA SOKIA
ONLY nine-kilometers of the Kings Road from
Wailotua to Nayavu remains unsealed.
This follows the commissioning of the newly
constructed, rehab and upgraded 8.5km Waito
to Wailotua Kings Rd stretch by the Prime
Minister and Head of Government Commodore
Frank Bainimarama on Wednesday.
The 9km Wailotua to Nayavu portion is now
being upgraded as part of package six through
the Asian Development Bank (ADB) -funded
project at a cost of around $22million.
Reputable China-based company, China
Railway First Group is the contractor and part
of the work is the building of two flood proof
bridges-namely Naqia and Balekinaga bridges.
The bridges will be completed as early as
next year.
Once completed, Fiji will witness its first
ever complete and round the island sealed road
network-a feat that has come by through the
establishment of the Bainimarama Government.
Five contract packages have been completed
that were part of the ADB funded upgrading,
rehabilitation and sealing of the Kings Road.
The initial Kings Road rehab, upgrading
and sealing works started way back in 1999
when the Kings and Lodoni Road was awarded
to China Overseas Engineering Company ltd
(COVEC) for a contract sum of $57.3m.
The contract period was 48 months meaning the work was supposed to have been
completed in 2003.
Unfortunately, poor weather condition
coupled with poor performances by the
contractor resulted in prolonged implementation
which led to the termination of COVEC in
2006.
After the termination of COVEC the Fijian
Government decided to split the 50km - Kings
and Lodoni upgrading project into six different
contract packages.
Waito to Nayavu is one of the contract
packages.
WITH 53 companies
given licence to operate in
Fiji last year, the Chinese
businesspeople have brought
in much needed investment
into the country.
Contributing to the sector
that Government really wants
to push to realise growth, these
Chinese investors are bringing
in more than $129m worth of
investment into the country.
Fiji’s Ambassador to
China, Mr Esala Teleni, said
there were many sectors that
businesses in China had shown
an interest in.
He said there were so
many areas of interest for the
Chinese, who come to Fiji with
business prospects but it was
up to Fiji to push or promote
these sectors to them.
“With China being one
of the largest economies in
the world, I think it is really
up to Fiji to exploit the
potentials that are there in
China,” the former Fiji Police
Commisioner said.
“With Government’s new
policy of foreign relationships
and international relationships
and with China now the centre
of gravity of the world in
terms of trade especially, it is a
challenge for me to make sure
that Fiji’s interest is promoted
in China,” he said.
Some of the sectors
Chinese businesspeople are
interested in are agriculture,
manufacturing, tourism, real
estate and services.
“The Chinese business
people are also interested in
coming to Fiji, there are a lot
of businessman interested
to come and explore the
potentials that we have in Fiji
with the intention to go further
and establish business in Fiji,”
Mr Teleni said.
“There are many companies
that have come to the embassy
in Beijing seeking information
and they provide whatever
materials they have but there
are many who are travelling
to Fiji.
“A lot of movement is
happening, a lot of movement
between Fiji and China in
various sectors and I hope
these activities will continue
to strengthen our businesses,”
Mr Teleni said. “Besides this,
many businesses in China
had built a rapport with Fijian
stakeholders and knew their
way around when they came
to Fiji.”
Chinese companies have
invested in Fiji in the areas
of mining, road construction
and commercial enterprises
that have also provided
employment to locals.
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FIJI FOCUS
Action plan for Rio+20
ENVIRONMENT stakeholders
and the Department of
Environment conducted
consultations last week on the
National Biodiversity Strategy
Action Plan.
The focus was on the action
plans for 2012 in terms of
conserving our biodiversity.
Recently, the Ministry for
Local Government permanent
secretary Taina Tagicakibau
attended the Governing Council /
Global Ministerial Environment
Forum of the United Nations
Environment Program at the UN
office in Nairobi, Kenya.
The special session focused
on emerging policy issues
under the overall theme of “The
environmental agenda in the
changing world: from Stockholm
(1972) to Rio (2012)”.
Mrs Tagicakibau highlighted
the NBSAP consultations
were what the department was
working towards for the Rio +20
to address green economy and
sustainable development.
Rio+20 is the United Nations
BRAZIL RELATIONS
Fiji’s Ambassador to Japan Isikeli Mataitoga with
Nasinu Secondary School students
‘Nature of Pacific people’
REHAB THERAPY
March 11, 2012
By Yutaka Yoshizawa
Outgoing Ambassador of Japan to Fiji
y family and I have left Suva for our
next post, in Pretoria, South Africa,
after having completed roughly three
years and four months of stay in Fiji.
On behalf of my wife and myself, I wish to
express our heartfelt gratitude to you all for
your kind support and encouragement extended
to us during our stay in Fiji, both in terms of
working relationship and in private life.
Your friendship and assistance have made
it possible for us to have a very pleasant and
meaningful time in Fiji.
I also wish to take this opportunity to express
my sincere appreciation for all the messages
of condolences and sympathy extended by
many peoples in Fiji after the Great East Japan
Earthquake that had occurred in March last
year.
Furthermore, I greatly appreciate the Fijian
Government’s kindness in receiving 11 students
from the Tohoku region which was severely
damaged by the earthquake.
Five high school students have started their
study at Adi Cakobau and Nasinu Secondary
Schools from the end of January this year,
while six university students have just arrived
in Fiji and will start their studies at Fiji National
University soon.
During my time in Fiji, a number of positive
things have happened in Japan-Fiji relations as
well as in the Japan-Pacific Island Countries
relations.
The Japan USP ICT Center, funded by the
Japanese Grant assistance and completed during
our stay, will play an important role in ICT
education and research in the Pacific region.
At the multi-purpose lecture theater, which
has been completed in October as the last part
of USP ICT Center, a grand opening was held
on February 22.
Also during my stay, JICA has started new
technical assistance projects in areas such as
disaster management and waste management.
In October of 2011, JICA completed the
upgrade of seismic observation network in Fiji
and Tonga as part of the Project for Operation
of Earthquake Observation Network.
A Joint Venture of Japanese and Australian
companies has been engaged in the exploration
for copper ore in the Namosi area.
If this leads to a commercial production,
a major portion of copper ore mined from
M
BRIEFLY
STAFF and patients of the
Tamavua Rehabilitation Centre
will now have access to state
of the art facilities which will
benefit rehabilitation work.
This follows a presentation of
medical equipments and financial
assistance by the Government
of Japan through the Japanese
International Cooperation Agency
(JICA). Centre acting consultant
Dr Pratima Singh said the priority
areas of funding provided by
JICA included renovations to the
laundry room, personal care and
hygiene equipments, gymnasium
facilities, and renovations to
washroom facilities. Embassy
of Japan charge’ d’affaires Mr
Takeshi Tanabe said the modern
operating medical equipment for
the physiotherapy department
would greatly assist staff in
providing quality services to
people requiring rehabilitation
therapy.
to the UN in early November,
contributing to a first draft
negotiation document.
Mrs Tagicakibau said her
ministry had already submitted
a sustainable development
framework to Strategic Planning
under the Prime Minister’s
office.“This is to prepare policies
in the area of ‘green growth,
which is under consideration,”
she said. “The focus for us
is not only on protection of
environment terrestrial but
environment in a blue economy.”
Pleasant and meaningful time in Fiji.
Permanent secretary Mrs
Taina Tagicakibau at an
environmental forum in
Kenya. Fiji has published
its resource inventory on
terrestrial, freshwater and
marine biodiversity and the
next step for the department
is to add a dollar value to
these resources.
FIJI’S pursuit and commitment to
strengthen relations with Brazil
was cemented when Ambassador
Cama Tuiloma presented his
credentials to the President of
Brazil, Her Excellency Mrs Dilma
Rouseff. The opening of the Fiji
mission in Brasilia in September
2011,marked Fiji’s first diplomatic
mission in the South American
continent. The Minister for
External Relations, Ambassador
Antonia de Aguiar Patriota
welcomed and congratulated
20 other ambassadors who also
presented their credentials.
He specifically welcomed
Ambassador Tuiloma and
announced him as the first Fijian
resident ambassador to Brazil.
Before the establishment of a
diplomatic mission in Brazil, the
Permanent Representative of Fiji
to New York, also served as nonresident ambassador to Brazil.
conference on sustainable
development, taking place in Rio
de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 20 to
22 this year, twenty years after
the Rio Earth Summit and 40
years since the 1972 Stockholm
Conference. The conference will
focus on two main themes:The
green economy in the context
of sustainable development
and poverty eradication. And
the institutional framework for
sustainable development.
All countries involved in
Rio+20 will submit their ideas
President of Kiribati, His Excellency Anote Tong
and Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.
THE unique Pacific spirit of
sharing with our neighbours
in their time of need is always
at the forefront and that is our
nature.
The President of the Republic
of Kiribati His Excellency
Anote Tong expressed these
sentiments when he presented
Kiribati’s support towards flood
relief efforts to Fijian Prime
Minister Commodore Voreqe
Bainimarama.
President Tong visited the
Prime Minister’s office where
he donated $95,000 towards the
Prime Minister’s Flood Relief
Fund.
His Excellency described the
donation ina modest way the
donation “was a small token”,
adding that in the Pacific “we
share each others problems”.
Prime Minister Bainimarama,
while thanking President Tong,
said this large donation would
go towards assisting those who
had suffered in the recent floods,
especially those who had lost
their homes and livelihood.
Mr Tong said the assistance
was to address the hardships
of the people of Fiji who were
affected by the floods.
“It is a small token but the
spirit, which it is given in is
not,” President Tong told the
Prime Minister. “This is the
nature of the people in the
Pacific, we share our problems.”
that area will be exported to Japan, thus
substantially increasing Fiji’s export to
Japan. Investment into the local economy for
establishing such commercial mining will be
also considerable. During my stay, substantial
progress has been made towards such a
commercial production.
In 2011, two Fijian nationals were accepted
for participating in JET or Japan Exchange and
Teaching Program, for the first time. They are
now working as English language teaching
assistants for high school and elementary
school children in Okinawa, the southern island
prefecture of Japan.
During my time in Fiji, the embassy was able
to present a number of cultural events. To name
a few, in October 2011, the embassy presented
an exhibition of Contemporary Japanese Crafts
at the Fiji Museum. In November, the embassy
presented Ryukyu-Okinawa Traditional
Performing Arts Tour of the South Pacific
“CHIMU” group at the Suva Civic Center.
These cultural events have helped the Fijian
people to better understand and appreciate the
Japanese culture.
Furthermore, during my term here, Japan
contributed US$66million to the PIF Secretariat
as Pacific Environment Community Fund. This
fund will be used for the purchase of solar
power generation or sea water desalination
equipment by 14 Pacific Island Countries,
including Fiji. By now, projects have been
approved for Tuvalu, Cook Islands, Samoa,
Solomon Islands, Nauru and Fiji. Projects
for other countries will materialise in the
foreseeable future.
I am glad to have witnessed important
developments towards election in 2014, just
before my departure from Fiji, including
the lifting of PER, the start of constitutional
consultation process and the start of electronic
voter registration. Although I am unable to
stay in Fiji to witness 2014, I hope that the free
and fair election will successfully take place
as planned by the Fijian Government. Japan,
for its part, is ready to help such a process,
whenever required.
Our next post, South Africa, is no new place
for us. We were stationed in Pretoria from 1996
to 1998. We are looking forward to going back
and to see changes there in the last 10 odd
years. But I can assure you, between us, that
whenever the Flying Fijians and the Springboks
meet, I will always support the Fijian side, in a
discreet manner.
The President of
Fiji, His Excellency
Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
with the outgoing
Ambassador to Fiji
Yutaka Yoshizawa and
Madam Yoshizawa
at their residence in
Suva
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FIJI FOCUS
New system reduces risks
By PRISCILLA GOVIND
THE Ministry of Provincial
Development and National Disaster
Management permanent secretary
Inia Seruiratu says improved
preparedness and early warning are
two important elements of disaster
risk reduction.
Fiji’s National Progress Report on
implementing the Hyogo Framework
for Action (2005 to 2015): Building
the resilience of nations and
communities to disasters, as well as
on the Pacific Regional Framework
for Action, was instrumental in
helping the country plan and develop
disaster risk management programs.
Mr Seruiratu said Nadi had
quickly adapted to changes and
showed resilience while Lautoka and
Labasa had good drainage systems.
“Ba and Tavua need some work to
be done and we are making progress.
The important aspect is management
of disaster,” Mr Seruiratu said.
“We are restoring essential
services such as water in areas of
Ba. There has been a lot of debris
and gravel so cleaning is an urgency.
Water tanks have been shifted from
areas where water was restored.
“Assistance is provided to all,
communities and individuals who
have not received any should seek
help from nearest district office.
“People living in inaccessible
areas came down by horse or
bullocks to seek assistance.”
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama at Rakiraki market
Mr Seruiratu added the ministry
was in the process of damage
assessment and stabilising the
situation.
In 2011 a Fiji National Disaster
Awareness Week was organised
between October 11 and 14 in Labasa
and around other main centres of the
Northern Division.
The awareness on Initial Damage
Assessment-course organised
by the NDMO was conducted in
collaboration with village chiefs.
And the two towns in the Western
Division affected by recent flood,
Nadi and Ba participated in the
‘World Disaster Reduction Campaign
- Making Cities Resilient’.
In Nadi, an integrated watershed
management program helped to
reduce the risk of flooding from
low to medium intensity rainfall.
Mitigating impacts from intensive
rainfall, however, remains a
challenge.
Ensuring stability to people in
areas affected by recent flood before
directing resources to their recovery
and rehabilitation is government’s
immediate goal.
And the main priority at the
moment is on safe, quality water.
This was highlighted by Mr
Seruiratu. Various forms of donations
and assistance was provided in recent
weeks towards the Prime Minister’s
Flood Appeal via the ministry, which
enters into the post flood phase as of
last week.
Donations include food and
clothing items by non-governmental
organisations, businesses, religious
bodies and government ministries.
Donations from various
individuals, non-government
organisations and business houses
locally and internationally continue
to pour in for the Prime Minister’s
national disaster relief and
rehabilitation account.
The Prime Minister’s flood
appeal account was established
following the January floods that
severely affected parts of the Western
Division. The relief fund has reached
the $2 million mark through the
generosity of groups and individuals
who continue to show support
towards those affected from recent
flooding.
Since the launch of the appeal,
private organisations, banks,
government agencies, faith based
organisations, foreign governments
and institutions and individuals have
made contributions to the appeal.
Former mine workers to get share of $6m package
By MARETA TAWAKE
FORMER gold mine
workers who were laid off
work in 2006 will soon get
their share of $6million the
Vatukoula Gold Mine Ltd and
Government pledged to help
cushion the impact of their
redundancy.
Ministry of Lands and
Mineral Resources permanent
secretary Filimone Kau
(pictured) made the revelation
during the Trustees meeting
last week.
He said the Trustees
were finalising the list of
beneficiaries before the money
was disbursed.
“Government is committed
in supporting the company in
its work for the expansion of
the mine,” Mr Kau said.
“Now, that the Prime
Minister has endorsed the
relocation option – the trustees
have agreed to some options,
however more work is yet to
be done.”
The Trust representative of
the former employees have
embarked on a house-tohouse visit of those potential
Vatukoula Social Assistance
Trust Fund beneficiaries
living on mine freehold who
will need to relocate before
receiving their package.
This is primarily an
information-gathering exercise
to ensure as much data as
possible is available to ensure
that those relocating are
assisted by the VSATF and
government departments in
their respective relocations.
The meeting was expanded
to include the Commisoner
Western and representatives
from the Ministry of Housing,
Urban Development and
Squatter Resettlement Unit.
Although it had taken a
while to get things moving
– the trustees believe an
integrated approach was
needed to ensure the effective
implementation of the
social assistance because it
would include relocation of
beneficiaries out of Vatukoula
mining compound.
The Trustees will meet on
March 23 and discussions
will have input from the
following agencies: Ministry
of Education, Department of
Agriculture, Microfinance
Institutions, FDB/ANZ,
Ministry of Housing and
Squatter Resettlement and Fiji
Sugar Corporation.
Supply, quality
a concern,
says doctor
SAFE drinking water and proper sanitation
remains the main priority for the Ministry
of Health this year.
Public Health deputy secretary, Dr Joe
Koroivueta says rural water issues such as
supply and quality is a concern.
“It was neglected even before the
disaster. A brief analysis on community
health shows there are no proper toilet
facilities for less than 15 per cent of
communities. We also have significant
health risks in typhoid affected
communities,” Dr Koroivueta said.
With the recent floods in the Western
Division, the Health Ministry took
precautionary measures to fumigate
houses, supply water purification
tablets, set up standby ,medical teams to
monitor communities and stock up on
pharmaceutical supplies.
Cabinet gives
the greenlight
CABINET approved the Fiji National
Drinking Water Quality Standards
(FNDWQS) last year in January, based on
a submission by the Minister for Health,
Dr Neil Sharma.
The standards aim is to ensure that safe
drinking water is accessible to all.
The minister said the FNDWQS
supported the development and
implementation of risk management
strategies that would ensure the safety of
drinking-water supplies in urban, rural
and island communities of Fiji through the
control of hazardous constituents of water.
The minister said the FNDWQS would
be implemented in two phases.
Under the first phase, there will be
immediate application of standard for
bacteriological and chemical quality
including fluoridation value of 1ppm to
all urban water reticulation system with
regular monitoring for compliance.
He said the second phase would see
the development of a water safety plan
for rural and island water supply using
best practices, which would be brought to
Cabinet at a later stage.
Tui calls it a day after years of dedicated service
AFTER 40-years of dedicated service
to Government, career civil-servant
Tomasi Tui recently announced his
retirement.
He was accorded a retirementfarewell ceremony by staff members
of the Prime Minister’s office where
he worked as deputy secretary for the
Department for Rotuman Affairs.
Mr Tui,61, boasts a colourful
career which goes back to July
1971 when he began as a temporary
clerk interpreter with the Judicial
Department in Ba.
He was later appointed as
supervising court officer in Tavua,
Rakiraki and Sigatoka then took
up the position again as assistant
District Officer [Nadroga/Navosa] in
July, 1986.
Between 1988 and 1993, the
Yasawa native held several district
and divisional administrative
positions in the North as DO Taveuni,
DO Bua and acting Divisional
Planning Officer, northern.
He was promoted to Divisional
10
Planning Officer Western in 1997
after serving as D0 Ba from 1994
before he was posted to Suva on
another promotion as director for
sugar reform in the Prime Minister’s
office in the year 2000.
Mr Tui was also appointed deputy
supervisor of elections in 2005 and
was later promoted as Commissioner
Eastern the following year.
He was later appointed deputy
secretary Rotuman Affairs in 2009 – a
position he held until his retirement
on December 31st 2011.
He said that a major highlight of
his career was when he was appointed
as second class Magistrate in Taveuni
when he was a DO on the island.
“That was the highlight of my
career,” Mr Tui said.
“I was delegated limited powers
and could only hear misdemeanour
case and pass sentences of up to 6
months imprisonment and fines of up
to $500.”
“And again was when I was
appointed Divisional Planning Officer
Western in 1997,” he added. “It was
my duty to take care of operational
issues while the commissioner takes
care of policy matters.
“I guess those were the best days
of my career and I really don’t have
regrets of any sort.”
Mr Tui said that the Prime Minister
Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama is incharge of the department of Rotuman
affairs according to the Rotuma Act.
His office was responsibile for
the administering of the $200,000
annually to the Rotuma Island
Council of which a portion was
directed towards developments on the
island.
Mr Tui eluded that after
government’s visit to Rotuma in
2007, it was noted that the island
was under developed and resolutions
reached after the visit was to upgrade
critical infrastructure on the island.
“These included the upgrade of the
42 kilometre road that runs across the
island, relocation of the PWD depot
and the upgrading of the jetty and the
island’s airport,” he said.
Farewelling Mr Tui, permanent
secretary in the Prime Minister’s
office, Mr Pio Tikoduadua
thanked him for his long and loyal
service to Fiji through its national
administration.
Mr Tikoduadua expressed
appreciation for Mr Tui’s dedication
and commitment to assist
Government in building a better
Fiji for all. “As deputy secretary for
Rotuma Affairs, Mr Tui ably led the
on-going development program for
the island,” he said.
“This led to major infrastructural
improvements, the development of
direct trading links with Tuvalu and
the boosting of agricultural farming
programs on the island.”
Mr Tui already has plans for and
during his retirement.
“I will be returning to my village
in Tamasua, Nacula in the Yasawa
Group,” he said.
“I will ensure that all development
plans earmarked for the Nacula
district is carried out and completed.
“There are needs to upgrade
infrastructure on the island, develop
tourism and income generation
activities in Nacula district.”
He said that he would be assisting
islanders in the running of small
businesses and assisting in the
implementation of the Yasawa
Development Plan.
Mr Filipe Alifereti, Fiji’s former
consular in Fiji’s embassy in Beijing,
China, will replace Mr Tui.
March 11, 2012
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LIST OF FINE DEFAULTERS
THE Judicial Department is committed to serving the people of Fiji, provided they respect the orders of the Court and make timely payment of Court fines and costs. If you have not paid your fine, you are requested to settle the outstanding amount immediately with the nearest Magistrates Court or transfer funds to our M-Paisa Account No. 20024 to avoid having to go to prison upon execution of the warrant. These are the 13th 100 Defaulters in Suva, Nausori and Navua areas and the remaining names will be published later
No.
Case No.Warrant No.
Name
Address
Offence
Tin No.
Amount
1
198/971373/99
Feroz Ali
Nakasi, 9 Miles
Incorrect stopping/ Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
CPS TR 3221/96
$46.50
835/971565/99
Sanjay Singh
Verata, Nausori
Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
HW TR 7203/96
$46.50
2
3
855/971586/99
Sanjay Singh
Verata, Nausori
Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
HW TR 7282/96
$46.50
4
1960/97627/99
Chandar Kant
Waila, Nausori
Illegal operation of taxis
CPS TR 280/97
$46.50
2739/97794/99
Prem Singh
Lot 39 Yaro Street, 9 Miles Driving motor vehicle with defective tyre
Nac 750911
$46.50
5
6
2896/971857/99
Rupeni YasabalavuWaibau, Sawani
Driving motor vehicle emitting excessive smoke
HW TR 1482/97
$46.50
7
3870/972554/99
Govindra Prasad Lakena Hill No. 1, Nausori Illegal operation of taxis
CPS TR 1129/97
$46.50
8
3928/972590/99Sameer Ali
NepaniCareless drivingCPS TR 1200/97
$66.50
9
3943/972603/99Sarwan Singh
Waila, NausoriIncorrect stopping CPS TR 1352/97
$46.50
10
3961/97823/99Anil SinghVuci, NausoriIncorrect stopping CPS TR 1282/97
$46.50
5173/973198/99
Rakesh Prasad
Wailea Street, Vatuwaqa
Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
HW TR 3184/97
$46.50
11
12
5257/973388/99
Feroz Ali
Nakasi Squatters, Nasinu
Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
HW TR 3433/97
$46.50
13
5279/973409/99
Rakesh Prasad
Wailea Street, Vatuwaqa
Fail to use seat belt/ Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
HW TR 3112/97
$66.50
5322/973451/99
Rajesh Chand
Visama Feeder Road
Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
Nac 758617
$46.50
14
15
5340/973464/99
Mohammed Hanif China Garden, Manoca
Fail to use seat belt
Nac 763787
$46.50
16
5662/973848/99Rakesh Kumar
Vuci Road, NausoriIncorrect stoppingCPS TR 1603/97
$46.50
17
5666/973851/99Rajesh Nandan
Nakasi, NasinuIncorrect stoppingCPS TR 1602/97
$46.50
18
5698/973877/99
Mohammed VenkatWailea Street, Vatuwaqa Illegal operation of taxis
CPS TR 1921/97
$46.50
19
5704/973883/99
Jagdish Prasad
Ratu Kadavulevu Road
Illegal operation of taxis
CPS TR 1848/97
$46.50
20
5740/973914/99
Sunil Deo Dutt
Lot 10 Matana Street, NakasiIllegal operation of taxis
CPS TR 1847/97
$46.50
5765/973936/99
Rakesh Kumar
Vuci Road, Nausori
Illegal operation of taxis
CPS TR 1396/97
$46.50
21
22
5787/974128/99
Samendu Ram Gir Lot 448 Ratu Mara Rd, NabuaUsing taxi meter when not tested and sealed by licencing authority Nac 750475
$46.50
23
6440/974607/99Vinesh Prasad
Vuci Road, NausoriIncorrect stoppingNac 773070
$46.50
6487/974644/99
Asad Ali
Lot 15 Nakasi Road, 9 Miles Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
Nac 750799
$46.50
24
25
6493/974650/99
Peni Ratu
Chadwick Road, Nakasi
Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
Nac 758675
$46.50
26
6671/974876/99
Vijay Raj
Koroba Street, 9 1/2 Miles Driving motor vehicle with defective tyre
HW TR 5135/97
$46.50
27
6701/974906/99
Suruj Prasad
Buduna, Nausori
Driving motor vehicle emitting smoke likely to cause nuisance
HW TR 5401/97
$46.50
28
6807/974994/99
Joeli Dimuri
Savu Village, Tailevu
Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
Nac 737422
$46.50
29
7550/975674/99
Ramend Sharma Lot 15 Kings Rd, Davuilevu Exceeding speed limit
Nac 743319
$46.50
7687/975768/99
Mohammed Ali
Nadali, Nausori
Driving motor vehicle with defective brakelight
HW TR 5827/97
$66.50
30
31
7874/976079/99
Shameem Khan Waila Junction, Nausori
Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
HW TR 6072/97
$46.50
32
7890/976094/99
Kamal Chand
Vishnu Deo Road, Nakasi
Discharging passengers other than a bus stop
$46.50
8080/976273/99
Hassan MohammedLot 17 Nakasi Road, 9 Miles Incorrect stopping
CPS TR 3393/97
$46.50
33
34
8334/976503/99
Jageshwar Singh Bau Road, Nausori
Fail to wear PSV Badge
CPS TR 3608/97
$46.50
35
8367/976529/99
Marika Rokovui
Vuci Road, Nausori
Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
HW TR 5853/97
$36.50
8388/976550/99
Azad Ali
Lot 15 Nakasi Road, 9 Miles Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
HW TR 6281/97
$36.50
36
37
8700/976881/99Vivendra Dutt
Wainibuku Road, Nausori
Incorrect stoppingNac 752061
$46.50
38
8847/977150/99
Dhirish Kumar
Lot 1 Princess Rd, Sawani Fail to use seat belt
HW TR 6683/97
$46.50
9092/977345/99
Niten Kumar
Lakena, Nausori
Illegal operation of taxis
Nac 697080
$46.50
39
40
9176/977422/99Amar DeoManoca, NausoriIncorrect stoppingNac 751952
$46.50
41
9288/977903/99
Mahendra Singh Nakasi Road, 9 Miles
Driving unlicenced motor vehicle HW TR 7112/97
$46.50
42
9288/977903/99
Mahendra Singh Nakasi Road, 9 Miles
Driving unlicenced motor vehicle HW TR 7112/97
$46.50
9315/978096/99
Bal Krishna
Vuci South Road, Nausori Driving motor vehicle with defective direction indicator
HD TR 7069/97
$46.50
43
44
9762/978553/99Ramesh Kumar
Vuci Road, NausoriIncorrect stoppingNac 696365
$46.50
45
9773/978564/99Shiu Dharshan
Korociriciri, NausoriIncorrect stoppingNac 773110
$46.50
10153/978787/99
Sanjay Kumar
Lot 91 Dilo Street, Nakasi
Driving motor vehicle with defective parking brake
HW TR 7954/97
$66.50
46
47
10229/978829/99
Laisenia Rabulu Lot 173 Shalimar St, RaiwaqaIncorrect stopping
Nac 768403
$51.50
48
11049/979283/99Jope Garava
Vuci Road, NausoriIncorrect stoppingNac 769099
$56.50
9436/978275/99
Jope Garava
Vuci Road, Nausori
Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
Nac 741833
$36.50
49
50
11101/979943/99 Sajnesh Lallu
Vuci Road, NausoriIncorrect stoppingNac 745484
$41.50
51
11144/979983/99Josefa Naini
Nausori VillageIncorrect stoppingNac 745497
$56.50
52
11346/979460/99Semisi Ravulo
Vuci Road, NausoriIncorrect stoppingNac 643271
$56.50
53
11372/979484/99
Sitiveni Vula
Lot 40 Davuilevu Housing Incorrect stopping
Nac 643738
$41.50
54
11415/979525/99Isimeli Ravulo
Vuci Road, NausoriIncorrect stoppingNac 643689
$41.50
11419/979529/99
Mohd Shqmeem Nanuku Settlement
Illegal operation of taxis
Nac 643852
$41.50
55
56
11936/9710160/99
Ravin Chand
Vuci South Road, Nausori Incorrect stopping
Nac 643435
$56.50
57
12112/9710406/99
Epeli Naresia
Vuci Road, Nausori
Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
Nac 659843
$46.50
58
12127/9710421/99
Raj Rajnesh ChandLakena Hill No. 1, Nausori Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
Nac 748189
$46.50
59
178/9810711/99
Mahendra Kumar Lot 6 Wainibuku Road
Driving unlicenced motor vehicle Nac 686561
$46.50
60
390/9810810/99
Surend Prasad
Buiduna, Nausori
Fail to use seat belt
Nac 682352
$81.50
1201/9811391/99
Rakesh Prasad
Viria, Naitasiri
Driving motor vehicle with defective parking brake
Nac 729352
$41.50
61
1360/9811542/99
Abdul Mohammed Naitalasese, Bau Road
Defective parking brake
Nac 729351
$41.50
62
63
1394/9811563/99Joji UraiaDraubuta, TokatokaDefective head lampNac 594205
$41.50
64
1400/982484/99
Mateo Tawake
Nakaile Village, Tailevu
Drunk & disorderly
CPS TR 91/98
$46.50
65
1644/9811933/99Ramendra Nand
Sarava, SawaniIncorrect stoppingNac 751687
$41.50
66
1793/9812105/99
Mahendra Lal
Sawani
Driving motor vehicle with defective tyre
SN TR 205/98
$41.50
67
2184/9812453/99
Pravin Sandil
Bau Road, Nausori
Illegal operation of taxis
Nac 643534
$41.50
68
2224/9812489/99
Mahen Prasad
Lot 26 Nakasi Road
Careless driving
Nac 677093
$66.50
69
2243/9812505/99Ravin Chand
Wainibokasi, Nausori
Careless drivingNac 702217
$66.50
2307/9812568/99
David Ritesh
Lot 83 Viria Road
Fail to use seat belt
Nac 702401
$66.50
70
YuenSawani, NausoriIncorrect stoppingCPS TR 1129/98
2450/9813153/99
$41.50
71
72
2482/9813180/99
Feroz Ali
Vuci Road, Nausori
Incorrect stopping
$41.50
73
2561/9812713/99
Ramesh Chand
Lot 37 Dhanesh Karsanji St, Incorrect stopping
Nac 643528
$41.50
74
3617/9813445/99
Mohammed Serdil Lot 120 Mead Road, Nabua Defective head lamp/ Defective tyre
Nac 679960
$81.50
75
3683/9813503/99
Manoj Kumar
Lot 275 Fletcher Rd, VatuwaqaFail to wear PSV Badge
Nac 679329
$56.50
76
3759/9813574/99Parmend Singh
Lakena, NausoriExceeding speed limitNac 679350
$66.50
77
4317/9814103/99
Mohed Shamim
Lot 128 Nanuku St, VatuwaqaIncorrect stopping
Nac 770690
$56.50
78
4436/9814214/99
Sanjay Singh
Garrish Sub - Division, VerataIncorrect stopping
Nac 769188
$56.50
79
4559/9814363/99
Rakesh Kumar
Wailea Street, Vatuwaqa
Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
CPS TR 986/98 $91.50
80
4611/9814411/99
Ali Hussein
Korociriciri, Nausori
Illegal operation of taxis
Nac 706003
$56.50
Rajnesh Goundar
81
4740/9814537/99
Wailea Settlement, Vatuwaqa
Incorrect stoppingNac 733366 $56.50
82
4959/983444/99
Josaia Takape
Lot 3 Sotutu Place, Exceeding speed limit
Nac 781197
$61.50
83
5585/9815244/99Sanjay Prasad
Visama, NausoriIncorrect stoppingNac 734178
$56.50
5859/9815792/99
Aiyub Ali
Lot 48 Vishnu Deo Rd, NakasiUsing private motor vehicle as a taxi
Nac 682633
$36.50
84
85
5876/9815828/99
Ravu Tuikubulau Vuci Road, Nausori
Fail to wear PSV Badge
Nac 682646
$36.50
86
5944/9816046/99
Ravindra Nath
Lot 96 Kaunitoni Street
Fail to use seat belt
Nac 671957
$36.50
6464/9816410/99
Apenisa Vuniva
Vuci Road, NausoriIncorrect stoppingNac 733428
$31.50
87
88
6764/9816812/99
Dharmendra PrasadSawani, Nausori
Fail to use seat belt
Nac 684597
$81.50
89
9841/982379/00
Dharmen Prasad Lot 212 Vishnu Deo Rd, NakasiIllegal operation of taxis
Nac 672618
$61.50
90
9852/982436/00Yatish Prasad
Verata, WailevuIncorrect stoppingNac 727153
$81.50
91
9892/982474/00
Sameem Hussein Lot 43 Vishnu Deo Rd, NakasiDriving motor vehicle with defective wiper
Nac 748512
$41.50
92
9934/982507/00
Rajesh Mudaliar 8 1/2 Miles, Nasinu
Illegal operation of taxis
Nac 672621
$61.50
93
9994/982568/00
Mosese Qio
Lokia Verata, Tailevu
Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
Nac 748821
$36.50
11407/983699/00
Binesh Chand
9 Miles, Nasinu
Driving motor vehicle with defective parking brake light
Nac 726512
$41.50
94
95
15027/985199/00Munaf AliBangladesh, 9 MilesIncorrect stoppingNac 690041
$41.50
96
15046/984748/00Sam Singh
Sawani, NausoriIncorrect stoppingNac 633938
$41.50
97
15319/9817814/00
Shiu Deo
Visama, Nausori
Driving unlicenced motor vehicle Nac 649198
$61.50
16207/985786/00
Intesh Reddy
Vuci South Road, Nausori Incorrect stopping/ Using private motor vehicle as a taxi
Nac 718634
$96.50
98
99
16259/986258/00
Umesh Narayan Lot 8 Kalia Place, Nakasi
Incorrect stopping
Nac 701033
$41.50
100
16339/986309/00
Sunil Narayan
Naitalasese, Back Road
Using taxi meter when not tested and sealed by licencing authority Nac 781193
$41.50
TOTAL $5,030.00
If your name is on this list you are advised to contact the Fine Enforcement Unit (3211894) or the Police Warrant Section (3100418) at Government Buildings, Suva as soon as possible. In the event that the fines have been paid already, please produce the original receipts so that we can update our records and your name can be taken off the defaulters list.
Ms. Irani G W Arachchi
Chief Registrar
High Court of Fiji
March 11, 2012
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VACANCIES
CIVIL SERVICE VACANCIES
Applications on completed GP 142 Form for the following
posts should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Public Service Commission
P O Box 2212
Government Buildings
Suva
MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE
391/2012 - DEPUTY SECRETARY
[INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT]
Responsible to the Permanent Secretary for Industry and Trade
for providing policy advice, formulate and act on policy issues
relating to investment, commerce, business development,
promotion of SMEs and cooperatives. Above all the incumbent
should have the highest technical aptitude and analytical capacity
to provide strategic advice to the Permanent Secretary on the
development of Fijian industries and businesses. He/She is to
ensure that the responsibilities and obligation of the Ministry are
effectively discharged in order to expand and strengthen Fiji’s
economic and business base, and biuld capacity to capitalize
on opportunities overseas and within the region. He/She is
responsible to safeguard the interest of Fijian consumers and
businesses alike, provide advice to the Permanent Secretary
on any statutory obligations for which the Ministry is responsible
and maintain interaction and consultation with other Government
agencies and the Private Sector. The incumbent’s role is to advice
the Permanent Secretary for Industry and Trade and Heads of
sections on administrative functions and arrange for provision of
appropriate training for officers in the Ministry. He/She supervises
staff, work activities and resources of the Department of
Industry and Business Development and ensures that qualified,
competent and efficient staff are recruited and retained. The post
holder represents the Ministry as member of the Major Tenders
Board and Public Works Tenders Board, serves as Chairman
of staff Board and represents the Ministry at other Boards and
Committees. He/She maintains regular consultations with DS/
PS of Government Agencies and the CEOs of private Sector and
Industry particularly on new investment proposals, as and when
required.
Qualification: Must have at least 6 years’ experience at Senior
Management level. Promotes a shared commitment to the
strategic direction of the Ministry and helps create organisational
strategies that are aligned with Government objectives and likely
future requirements. Encourages others input and communicates
expected outcomes from organisational strategies. Applies
intellect and knowledge to weigh up information and identify
critical factors and issues. Demonstrates effective judgement
to weigh up options and develop realistic solutions. Anticipates
risks, addresses them quickly and helps others to recognise
them. Capitalise on innovative alternatives to resolve complex
problems. Integrates professional expertise with Permanent
Secretaries and Deputy Secretaries to improve overall
performance and delivery of organisational outcomes. Manages
contracts judiciously. Actively ensures relevant professional
input from others is obtained and shares own experience.
Focuses on activities that support organisational sustainability.
Nurtures talent and engages in succession planning. Facilitates
information accessibility and sharing. Looks for ways to improve
effectiveness by harnessing technology and implementing
continuous improvement activities. Monitors and manages
resourcing pressures for optimum outcomes. Creates a flexible
environment that enables others to meet changing demands.
Adheres to and promotes the Public Service Values and Code of
Conduct and aligns business processes accordingly. Addresses
breaches of protocol and probity. Operates professionally and
within the boundaries of organisational processes and legal
and public policy constraints. Represents the organisation
effectively in public and internal forums and advocates corporate
agenda. Confidently communicates in a clear, concise and
articulate manner. Focuses on key issues and states the facts.
Communication is structured and presents with precision
and confidence harnessing the most appropriate methods of
communication. Approaches negotiations with a strong grasp of
the key issues. Anticipates the position of the other party, and is
aware of the extent of potential for compromise. Acknowledges
and addresses disagreements to facilitate mutually beneficial
solutions. Identifies key stakeholders and engages their support.
Focuses on the desired objectives and ensures negotiations
remain on track. Must have an Academic Degree in the relevant
field.
Salary: US02 $60,557 - $75,970
DEPARTMENT OF JUDICIAL
392/2012 - CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
[GENERAL ADMINISTRATION]
The position is responsible for the initiation and compilation of
the Corporate and Strategic Plans of the Department in line with
the strategies of the government. In the process of planning,
the incumbent will need to streamline the vision, mission, goals
and strategies, and key results areas (KRA) of the department.
Responsible for all administration, finance and management
of human resources through staff establishment control and
appropriate HR system to maintain and improve the court
service delivery, to the community. To evaluate and initiate
structural changes and organizational development programs
and consider the best possible size and shape of the department
to be able to meet its stated vision, mission, goals and strategies.
To provide leadership initiatives through the motivation of
staff to allow them to carryout their roles and responsibilities
in the department in order to achieve group goals/outputs
and outcomes. To assist in creating a working environment
maintaining safety and productivity concurrently. Responsible
for the department’s corporatizing program in order to create
an effective communication network within the department
and its link to the outside world. To ensure effective reporting
through the departmental annual report and to facilitate the
implementation of the new performance management system
(PMS) without regards to staff appraisal. To ensure about the
effective and efficient training of court staff through Training Unit.
To assist with the proper and sound financial management of
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the Judicial Department to take a lead role in the implementation
of the service excellence framework/objective. To prepare
quarterly progress report to SFCCO. To prepare quarterly
progress reports to the National Council for Building a Better Fiji.
to serve all three meals to Their Excellencies and also required
to serve at Government House functions and when the need
arises. A good knowledge of Fijian and official protocol, tact and
equable temperament are also vital to the post.
Qualification: Must have experience at Management level.
Translates the strategy into operational goals and creates a
shared sense of shared purpose within organisation. Engages
others in the strategic direction of the work area, encourages their
contribution and communicates expected outcomes. Undertakes
objective, critical analysis and distils the core issues. Presents
logical arguments and draws accurate conclusions. Anticipates
and seeks to minimise risks. Breaks through problems and
weighs up the options to identify solutions. Explores possibilities
and creative alternatives. Values specialist expertise and
capitalises on the knowledge within the organisation as well
as consulting externally as appropriate. Manages contracts
judiciously. Contributes own expertise to achieve outcomes
for the organisation. Builds and sustains relationships with a
network of key people internally and externally. Recognises
shared agendas and works towards mutually beneficial
outcomes. Anticipates and is responsive to internal and external
client needs. Adopts a principled approach and adheres to the
Public Service Values and Code of Conduct. Acts professionally
and impartially at all times and operates within the boundaries of
organisational processes and legal and public policy constraints.
Operates as an effective representative of the organisation in
public and internal forums. Confidently presents in a clear,
concise and articulate manner. Translates information for others,
focusing on key issues and uses appropriate, unambiguous
language. Selects the most appropriate medium for conveying
information and structures written and oral communication to
ensure clarity. Approaches negotiations with a strong grasp of the
key issues. Understands the desired objectives and associated
strengths and weaknesses. Anticipates the position of the other
party, and adapts approach accordingly. Encourages the support
of relevant stakeholders. Encourages debate and identifies
common ground to facilitate agreement and acceptance of
mutually beneficial solutions. Must have an Academic Degree in
the relevant field.
Qualification: Form 7 Examination together with some training
and experience in the provision of domestic or general service in
a large institution, domestic establishment, or office environment.
Appointees should have a very clear sense of responsibility.
Salary: US04 $46,554 - $56,419
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR CHANGE COORDINATING
OFFICE
Applications on completed GP 142 Form for the following
posts should be addressed to:
The Official Secretary
Office of the President
P O Box 2513
Government Buildings
Suva
393/2012 - LANDSCAPE OFFICER
Responsible to the Official Secretary in ensuring that the
Government House compound is clean and tidy. The gardens
are to be properly maintained and beautified with flowers
throughout the year. The incumbent will be responsible for
landscaping of the Government House compound and supervise
the gardeners on their daily work. He will also be responsible
to draw up a programme of work of the gardens, to ensure that
the working programme are properly and effectively executed,
also responsible for tasking work of the Prisoners. This position
requires a matured personal attribute, good knowledge of Fijian
and official protocol, tact and equable temperament are also vital
to the post. A working knowledge of government administration
and finance system is also important.
Qualification: A Trade Apprenticeship Certificate or qualification
regarded as equivalent together with 3-5 years experience in
the particular field. Ability to supervise staff is required. Is able
to work unsupervised.
Salary: TG05 $7,798 - $13,679
394/2012 - GENERAL ASSISTANT [MAID ASSISTANT]
Responsible to the housekeeper in ensuring a professional and
expert domestic support service is accorded to Their Excellencies
and their immediate family at all times. The incumbent will attend
to their Excellencies’ housekeeping needs and laundry; ensure
that Their Excellencies’ laundry and other personal effects are
properly maintained at a professional level. Assist in preparing for
any state and private function hosted by Their Excellencies. The
incumbent will also be responsible for Their Excellencies clothes
and other domestic needs during local tours. A good knowledge
of Fijian and official protocol, tact and equable temperament are
also vital to the post.
Qualification: A pass in Form 7 together with some training and
experience in the provision of domestic or general services in a
large institution, domestic establishment or office environment.
Appointees should have a very clear sense of responsibility.
Salary: TG06 $7,836 - $9,684
395/2012 - GENERAL ASSISTANT [STEWARD]
Responsible to the housekeeper in ensuring a professional and
high quality of domestic service is accorded to Their Excellencies
and immediate family at all times. The incumbent will be required
to serve all three meals to Their Excellencies and also required
to serve at Government House functions and when the need
arises. A good knowledge of Fijian and official protocol, tact and
equable temperament are also vital to the post.
Qualification: A pass in Form 7 together with some training and
experience in the provision of domestic or general services in a
large institution, domestic establishment or office environment.
Appointees should have a very clear sense of responsibility.
Salary: TG06 $7,836 - $9,684
396/2012 - DOMESTIC ASSISTANT [STEWARD]
Responsible to the housekeeper in ensuring a professional and
high quality of domestic service is accorded to Their Excellencies
and immediate family at all times. The incumbent will be required
Salary: TG06 $7,836 - $9,684
397/2012 - DOMESTIC ASSISTANT [LAUNDRESS]
Responsible to the Housekeeper in ensuring a professional and
expert domestic support service is accorded to Their Excellencies
and Their immediate family at all times. The incumbent will attend
to their Excellencies housekeeping needs and laundry. Ensure
that Their Excellencies laundry and other personal effects are
properly maintained at a professional level. Assist in preparing
for any state and private function hosted by Their Excellencies.
The incumbent will be responsible for Their Excellencies clothes
and other domestic needs during local tours. A good knowledge
of Fijian and official protocol, tact and equable temperament are
also vital to the post.
Qualification: Form 7 Examination together with some training
and experience in the provision of domestic or general service in
a large institution, domestic establishment, or office environment.
Appointees should have a very clear sense of responsibility.
Salary: TG06 $7,836 - $9,684
Applications on completed GP 142 Form for the following
posts should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister
P O Box 22353
Government Buildings
Suva
398/2012 - CLERICAL OFFICER [MONITORING]
The position is accountable and reports to the Director
Monitoring and Evaluation through the Principal Assistant
Secretary [PAS-Monitoring & Evaluation Desk Officer]. The
incumbent is to assist Monitoring Officers in data gathering and
filing of monitoring exercises; He / She is to conduct consultation
with the ministries in terms of key outputs, critical programme,
major achievements and budgetary allocations for respective
Ministries and Departments. The Clerical Officer [Monitoring] is
also responsible for information gathering, research analysis of
individual outcomes and outputs of Government Departments /
Ministries. The Officer is to monitor and conduct evaluation of
Ministries quarterly reports and input of responsible Ministries
ACP quarterly progress onto the information system.
Qualification: A pass in Fiji Seventh Form Examination [FSFE]
or equivalent.
Salary: SS05 $8,335 - $15,451
Applications on completed GP 142 Form for the following
posts should be addressed to:
The Chief Registrar
Department of Judicial
P O Box 2215
Government Buildings
Suva
HIGH COURT
399/2012 - DEPUTY REGISTRAR LEGAL
The position is directly responsible to the Chief Registrar for
assisting and providing legal support to the Registries and the
Judicial Department. The incumbent will also have to manage
issues related to filing / approval of documents, directions in high
Court matters; Companies Act related matters and as per the
jurisdiction conferred by any other law. The Deputy RegistrarLegal, in the absence of the Chief Registrar exercises powers
of the Chief Registrar and also assists the Chief Registrar in the
Administration of the Judicial Department on an ad-hoc basis.
Qualification: A Bachelor in Law Degree or equivalent with Post
Graduate Diploma in Law. An officer of high calibre. Assessed
ability to manage blocks of high level work effectively. Must
have demonstrated intellectual capacity, drive, determination
and flair in existing grade, and ability to manage and motivate
staff. Serving Officers to be: A Senior Legal Officer with at least 7
years service in that grade or equivalent level. OR has already
performed as Deputy Registrar (Western/Northern) with 2 years
experience OR A Senior Court officer with 5 years experience
OR A Court Officer with 10 years experience. Non-Serving
applicants should have relevant skills and experience in this
particular field in any organization.
Salary: LG03 $45,529 - $58,465
Applications on completed GP 142 Form for the following
posts should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Finance
P O Box 2212
Government Buildings
Suva
400/2012 - SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
[OFFICE SERVICES]
Responsible to the Director Corporate Services through the
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Principal Administrative Officer [General Administration] for
the supervision of the day to day management of the Unit.
Ensure full administrative support and service to the Principal
Administrative Officer (General Admin) in efficiently and
facilitating Occupational Health & Safety needs of the ministry
in accordance with government procedures/OHS Act and
guidelines. Ensure timely preparation of write-off of public
money and stores; prepare cabinet paper for write-off; prepare
minister’s speech and ensure that it is tabled in cabinet. The
appointee will assist the Principal Administrative Officer in the
compilation of the unit’s Business Plans, Annual reports, PDs
and IWP’s. The incumbent will oversee the supervision of unit
staff and messengers in the Ministry. Assist in the compilation
of the budget proposals for the Division. Contribute to effective
management decision making by providing constructive, quality
and timely advice to management.
Qualification: An Undergraduate Degree in Management &
Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent
from a recognised institution with relevant work experience.
Computing skill/Literacy in computing applications and sound
industry knowledge are preferred.
Salary: SS02 $26,845 - $34,149
401/2012 - SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
[TRAINING]
Responsible to the Manager (Training Unit). The position
assists with the determination of training policies, needs and
programmes; Design, organize and direct training courses;
Implements Ministry training programme; Assist staff selected
to attend courses, seminars, workshops, meetings, conferences
and attachments; Responsible for the efficient and effective
management of the Ministry Training Section by supporting
all training initiatives and activities; Facilitate activities relating
to service examinations by providing staff with information on
scheduled examinations and assisting them with preparations
for sitting examinations; Monitor progress of staff undertaking
part-time and full time studies; Assists in timely submission of all
returns required by the management through efficient follow-up
actions; Ensure that all training information ‘and data are secure
by providing proper storage and custody.
Qualification: An Undergraduate Degree in Management &
Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent
from a recognised institution with relevant work experience.
Computing skill/Literacy in computing applications and sound
industry knowledge are preferred.
Salary: SS02 $26,845 - $34,149
402/2012 - ASSISTANT PROGRAMMER
The position will be responsible to the System Analyst for
program design from specifications, coding, testing, program
documentation and assisting in system acceptance.
In
charge for maintenance programming work, that is, application
enhancements. Responsible for bug fix and general application
support in assigned systems. To adhere to development and
systems environment standards including handover procedures
to operations. To develop and implement computer systems for
designated business area. To maintain and support systems onsite and in user locations where necessary. To ensure systems
are developed in the correct manner, to standard, on-time and
within budget. This position also requires the incumbent to assist
with the administration, maintenance and support of the FMIS
application, as well as other third party software that support the
FMIS applications. To attend to FMIS hardware and connectivity
issues, and to ensure that all SSA FM technical issues are
updated and managed through the OPS facility.
Qualification: Bachelors Degree in Information Technology /
Computer Science or equivalent from a recognized institution
with relevant work experience. Special Requirements Industry
certifications would be advantageous: CCNA, CompTIA
Network+, CompTIA Security+, ITIL Foundation, ISO 9001:2008
Foundation, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA),
Passed two exams towards (Microsoft Certified Professional
Developer (MCPD) Web/Windows Programming.
Salary: IT06 $20,922 - $25,276
403/2012 - CLERICAL OFFICER [PENSIONS]
Responsible to the Accounts Officer (Pensions) through the
Assistant Accounts Officer (Payments) to ensure that the General
Ledger and Payroll is reconciled. The incumbent is responsible
for the processing of Widows & Orphan calculations and will
perform purchasing duties for the section. The incumbent will
also be able to liaise with other agencies regarding expenditures
under Head 51 and be responsible for the orderly collation of Life
Certificates for pensioners and to provide effective and efficient
customer service.
Qualification: A pass in Fiji Seventh Form Examination [FSFE]
or equivalent.
Salary: SS05 $8,335 - $15,451
404/2012 - CLERICAL OFFICER
[DEBT & CASHFLOW MANAGEMENT UNIT]
The incumbent will be reporting to the Senior Accounts Officer
(Debt) in the Debt and Cashflow Management Unit in the Ministry
of Finance. He/She has the overall responsibility of assisting the
Senior Accounts Officer in the daily monitoring of the whole of
Government cashflow position. He/She will ensure timely and
accurate processing of all deployment vouchers to all nominated
consolidated fund accounts on a daily basis and coordinate
information on the applications and release of payment in
excess of $30,000 per day via daily updates to management
and to commercial banks. The incumbent must also be prepared
to undertake analysis and reporting tasks on other debt and
cashflow related matters. He/She must also be able to prepare
regular reports for analytical as well as administrative purposes.
Qualification: A pass in Fiji Seventh Form Examination [FSFE]
or equivalent.
Salary: SS05 $8,335 - $15,451
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Applications on completed GP 142 Form for the following
posts should be addressed to:
The Manager
Department of Information Technology and Computing
Services
P O Box 784
Suva
405/2012 - DIRECTOR – PROJECT
To contribute to the development of the ICT Sector in
government by planning, directing and controlling the activities
of the e-Government Program function to ensure the effective
and efficient resolution of e-Government initiatives as approved
by Cabinet. Consult with Manager ITC Services on all project
proposals to determine output goals/objectives, time frame,
funding, manpower/skills and procedures for accomplishing
the Project; Assist MITC and other stakeholders in terms of:
Planning, Scheduling and mobilizing technical assistance inputs,
Procurement , Standards and procedures for Program reporting
and documentation, Identification and management of risks and
problem resolutions, Allocation of resources, Contingency plans,
Change Management, Analysis, scoping and documentation of
agreed business requirements, Scoping, Design, Development
and Implementation of Technical Solutions, Quality assurance
plans and Post Implementation support, Provide inputs into the
Project Steering Committee and any other Working or Review
Committee; Develop Project Management Plan of all projects to
be undertaken; Assist MITC and management in any negotiation
for Technical solutions to be provided by agencies outside of
government; Prepare: Program Annual Plans, Quarterly Progress
Reports, Program Completion Report and Customer sign off,
Business Plans and Annual Budget for following years Projects,
Review and provide feedback on Activity/Project progress, costs,
resources, problems and completion reports;, Brief the MITC, on
a quarterly basis of the Program progress as part of the quarterly
feedback to NPO on Capital funding projects; Deliver Internet
Solution to meet Government needs; Integrate all governments
Technical needs into a common approach to include both Data/
Image and Telephony as part of the e-government technical
solutions; Carry out such additional tasks as from time to time,
may reasonably be required by Manager ITC Services.
Qualification: Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science/
Business/ Engineering/ Information Systems/ Information
Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution with
relevant work experience. Ability to manage human and
financial resources effectively. Special Requirements: Industry
certifications would be advantageous: CCNP, Information
Security Manager.
Salary: IT02 $54,424 - $67,907
406/2012 - MANAGER –
ARCHITECTURE ENGINEER]
PROJECT
[SOFTWARE
The Software Architecture Engineer’s role is to supervise and
maintain the organization’s repository of software applications
through best practices and the appropriate staffing and
management of a technical team. The Software Architecture
Engineer is also responsible for planning and coordinating the
processes required for the provision of user applications and
systems necessary for business operations. This individual
will apply proven communication and problem-solving skills to
guide and assist the user group on issues related to the design,
development, and deployment of mission-critical information and
software systems.
Qualification: Post Graduate Certificate in Computer Science/
Information Technology/ Business Administration or equivalent
from a recognized institution with relevant work experience.
Special Requirements: Industry certifications would be
advantageous: CCNP, ITIL Expert, CompTIA Advanced Security
Practitioner, Information Security Auditor, Microsoft Certified
Enterprise/Systems Designer.
Salary: IT03 $43,148 - $55,043
407/2012 - MANAGER – PROJECT [PRINCIPAL ANALYST]
To contribute to the development of the ICT Sector in government
by managing with a minimum of supervision, the Government
Applications projects as allocated by the Assistant Manager
Solutions. Ensures that ITC’s Project Management Methodology
Requirements are met from Project Initiation to Project Closure.
Identifying business improvement opportunities. Project planning
and implementation including: Defining detailed deliverables,
budget and schedule; Managing stakeholder requirements and
expectations; Effectively managing and report project progress.
Implementing effective change management for revised
business systems to achieve maximum return. Managing project
communication strategy to inform Fiji Government employees,
customers, supplier and stakeholders as appropriate. Oversee
project reporting to the Assistant Manager Solutions and
Executive Management where required. Evaluation of current
business processes and practices. Undertake one-off projects
of a regulatory or business nature requiring analysis and advice.
Participation in IT System development projects. Specify Business
Requirements and review proposed IT designs. Using knowledge
of existing IT capabilities and business goals, recommends costeffective activities or techniques to improve system or business
processing, procedures or development activities. Technical
advice in collecting and organizing information in a variety of
written formats (requirements documents, diagrams, process
flows, PowerPoint presentations, etc) to support the complete
expression of business technology need and ensure clarity in
project goals, system interactions, and design considerations.
Maintain an understanding of current state Government data
storage, applications, websites, business processes and sources
of data through review of system documentation, job experience,
interaction with the customer and coursework. Develops and
conducts training classes, seminars and/or presentations
supporting effective use of deployed Applications and compliance
with IT Applications policies. Carry out such additional tasks as,
from time to time, may reasonably be required by the Assistant
Manager Solutions or Manager ITC Services
Qualification: Post Graduate Certificate in Computer Science /
Information Technology / Business Administration or equivalent
from a recognized institution with relevant work experience.
Special Requirements: Industry certifications would be
advantageous: CCNP, ITIL Expert, CompTIA Advanced Security
Practitioner, Information Security Auditor, Microsoft Certified
Enterprise/Systems Designer.
Salary: IT03 $43,148 - $55,043
408/2012 - MANAGER – PROJECT [PRINCIPAL ENGINEER]
To contribute to the development of the ICT Sector in government
by developing and implementing information systems in
government departments. The role can involve working on all
elements of the system including hardware, software, installation
and maintenance. Provide Fiji Government computer network
system support. Integrate new technologies into local and wide
area network. Employ advanced troubleshooting and problem
resolution for complex network problems. Perform administration
duties for networking hardware, including routers, switches,
gateways, access points, network interface cards, networking
cables, network bridges, modems, ISDN adapters, firewalls.
VSAT and other related network hardwares. Display knowledge
of fibre and copper based Ethernet technologies, capabilities and
cabling and their connectivity to local and wide area networks.
Demonstrate proficiency in managing VOIP, VSAT and wireless
technologies included as part of the Fiji Government network. Act
as a technical project leader or provide work lleadership to junioe
employees, Provide technical advice to Government agencies
and institutions on sustainable and efficient network solutions
Qualification: Post Graduate Certificate in Computer Science /
Information Technology / Business Administration or equivalent
from a recognized institution with relevant work experience.
Special Requirements: Industry certifications would be
advantageous: CCNP, ITIL Expert, CompTIA Advanced Security
Practitioner, Information Security Auditor, Microsoft Certified
Enterprise/Systems Designer.
Salary: IT03 $43,148 - $55,043
409/2012 - SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST / PROGRAMMER
[BUSINESS SOLUTIONS]
To contribute to the development of the ICT Sector in government
by conducting requirements gathering & analysis, functional
design, and verification activities with minimal supervision, the
Application projects as allocated by the Team Leader. Performs
analysis of all business operations, system interactions, and
application architecture layers to support the development of
business solutions. Works closely with business to identify and
document business needs, and identifies and documents gaps
in business and/or system functionality across applications.
Using knowledge of existing IT capabilities and business goals,
recommends cost-effective activities or techniques to improve
system or business processing, procedures or development
activities. Collects and organizes information in a variety of
written formats (requirements documents, diagrams, process
flows, PowerPoint presentations, etc) to support the complete
expression of business technology need and ensure clarity in
project goals, system interactions, and design considerations.
Leads/supports business case creation during planning cycles.
Routinely develops and maintains an in-depth understanding of
current state Government data storage, applications, websites,
business processes and sources of data through review of system
documentation, job experience, interaction with the customer
and coursework. Conducts frequent meetings/interviews with
applications project requestors and business subject matter
experts to research requirements, validate findings, develop
test plans and solicit guidance/decisions on functionality and
application design. Strong facilitation of business-IT meetings
and proactive research and communication with the business
will be expected. Maintains an awareness of major IT projects
both inside and outside the Applications area and assesses
their impact on proposed projects within the unit. Develops
and executes test plans of all complexities and thoroughly
verifies test results against expected results. Develops
techniques to expedite the testing process. Creates and
maintains documentation describing Applications development
methodology and standards, project lifecycle phases and
expected business interactions. Develops user manuals and
training manuals as needed. Develops and conducts training
classes, seminars and/or presentations supporting effective use
of deployed Applications and compliance with IT Applications
policies. Carry out such additional tasks as, from time to time,
may reasonably be required by the Team Leader or Manager
ITC Services.
Qualification: Bachelors Degree in Information Technology /
Computer Science or equivalent from a recognized institution
with relevant work experience. Special Requirements: Industry
certifications would be advantageous: CCNP, CompTIA Certified
Technical Trainer (CTT+), ITIL Intermediate Lifecycle, Information
Security Administrator.
Salary: IT04 $32,175 - $41,865
410/2012 - SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST / PROGRAMMER
[DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR]
The Senior Database Administrator’s role is to supervise, design,
install, monitor, maintain and performance tune production
databases while ensuring high levels of data availability.
This individual is also responsible for managing, developing,
implementing, and overseeing the database policies, procedures
and overall security (privileges and permission rights) to ensure
the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying
software. There is also a need to provide for functions such
as change control, backup and recovery, security (internal
and external), problem resolution and tracking, database reorganization, monitoring and performance. The Senior DBA
covers the administrative IT environments, repositories,
databases, applications and tools. Database support within this
context requires solid knowledge of the application systems and
operating environments in order to write programs, scripts and
procedures required to provide a reliable, secure, seamless and
timely application work environment for users and developers.
There are no direct reports, or budgetary responsibilities
attributed to this position.
Qualification: Bachelors Degree in Information Technology /
Computer Science or equivalent from a recognized institution
with relevant work experience. Special Requirements: Industry
certifications would be advantageous: CCNP, CompTIA Certified
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“Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowl
Women
hold
senior
positions
By PRIYANKA LAL
THE Public Service
Commission as an equal
opportunity employer, is
working closely with the
Ministry for Women to ensure
women are well represented
in decision-making positions
in the civil service and public
sector bodies.
PSC Permanent secretary
Mr Parmesh Chand says the
representation of women in
civil service is more than 45
percent.
“A number of professions
in public service, particularly
in the areas of health
care workers as well as
the education and other
areas as well, have quite a
representation of women in
public service,” Mr Chand
said.
“The percentage of women
is 45 per cent or more and
that is largely in the area of
established staff with a roll of
22,000.
“There is a good number
of women holding senior
executive service positions as
well in the public service.
“We have a total of 164
filled senior executive service
positions in public service.
There are a few vacant ones
as well but the filled ones are
164. The number of women
out of these 164 is 39 and
this constitutes 24 per cent
of the total proportion. That is
also a reasonable number.
“In the commission itself,
we have a five-member
commission and there are
two women out of the five.
That is at least 40 per cent of
representation of women in
the commission.
“The Public Service
Commission is doing its part.
We have mainstreamed our
policy from the policy put out
by the Ministry of Women on
gender mainstreaming and
that has also been adopted
by the PSC.
“The PSC is one of the
first ministries to gender
mainstream the policy into
our policies. We do have
gender recognition in largely
all our policies,” he added.
The permanent secretary
also stressed that though
the commission recognized
the necessity to have a fair
representation of men and
women at work places,
employees were engaged
according to merit.
“Obviously civil service is
a merit based organization
and an equal opportunity
employer and our posts get
advertised,” Mr Chand said.
“Everybody has an
opportunity to apply and if
everybody is given an equal
opportunity then we don’t
see any reason in putting
numbers as such.
“We don’t discriminate
against sexes. There is
a lesser representation of
women in certain areas of
employment, such as manual
labour, but that is obviously
natural.
“On the other hand, in
professions like nursing, there
is a much higher level of
women representation than
men. In teaching too there
is a good representation of
women. So the numbers at
the end of the day balance off
each other.”
The commission has also
changed certain terminologies
in its policies to reflect a
holistic approach to gender
mainstreaming.
“Now we don’t call our
human resource development
plan as manpower
development or we never
refer to a terminology as
manpower in our discussions
and in our write up because
manpower is meant for one
side of the coin,” Mr Chand
said.
“We call it human resource
development as a whole
rather than manpower
development.” He has urged
women to keep working hard
and become independent
through gaining education
and exposing themselves
to opportunities so that they
continue to compete on equal
footing.
We call it human resource
development as a whole
rather than manpower
development.
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Minister for Women, Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation Dr Jiko Luveni opens the Cakaudrove Women’s
Resource Centre during International Women’s Day celebrations on Taveuni.
Villagers sing along during the Women’s Day
celebration on Taveuni
Women of Cakaudrove with their sewing machine
A smiling child awaits officials
Fijian women attend the Women’s Day celebrations on
Thursday in Taveuni
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ly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures.” john Fitzgerald Kennedy
Prime Minister and RFMF Commander Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has a chat with David
Satterfield with MFO Force Commander Major General Whiting and Elizabeth Satterfield with at the QEB
RFMF senior officers and MFO top brass pay tribute
to fallen comrades
RFMF personnel sound the last post and stand
guard at the National War Memorial Park
MFO director general Ambassador and his wife
enter the National War Memorial grounds at
Veiuto to lay their wreath
Wreaths of remembrance to honour those loyal
soldiers, who have passed on
Fiji will always rise to the call of peace
Cup bearer ... soldiers accorded a traditional
ceremony of welcome at the QEB in Nabua.
March 11, 2012
THE recent tour of Fiji by Ambassador
David Satterfield, of the Multinational
Force and Observers (MFO) mission
director general brought good news.
He has also posed fresh challenges
for our soldiers.
Fiji has for more than three decades
helped in maintaining peace in different
regions of the world through various
peacekeeping missions.
Mr Satterfield said Fijian soldiers
had made a name for themselves
in peacekeeping thus there was no
question regarding the use of Fijian
soldiers for duties.
“Fijian soldiers have been serving in
peace missions for more than 30 years
and are a family of the MFO,” said Mr
Satterfield, who is a retired career Senior
Foreign Service Officer of the United
States
“They are very well mannered and
their loyalty, courage and spirit for the
course of peace is commendable.
“Apart from this the ‘bula spirit’
is always on the menu where ever
the Fijians are serving, whether it is
Lebanon, Sinai, Iraq or anywhere in the
world.
“The Fijians are also well known
for their hospitality and are great
entertainers.”
The director general’s first visit here
reflects Fiji’s ongoing commitment to
international peacekeeping, notably in
conflict zones of the Middle East and
North Africa.
During his three-day tour Mr
Satterfield paid courtesy calls to the
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe
Bainimarama, Minister for Foreign Affairs
Ratu Inoke Kubuabola and Minister for
Defence Joketani Cokanasiga.
Republic of Fiji Military Forces
Commander Land Force, Colonel
Mosese Tikoitoga said despite the
many engagements of Fijian soldiers at
locations around the world; Fijians would
always be ready to serve in missions to
maintain peace.
“Fiji will always rise to answer the call
for peace and we stand ready to go on
peace missions anywhere around the
world,” Col. Tikoitoga said.
Prime Minister Bainimarama
highlighted Fiji’s participation in
peacekeeping duties since the inception
of the MFO mission in 1982, and noted
the confidence of the MFO mission in
Fijian peacekeepers.
“I take this opportunity to thank the
MFO Mission in continuing to support
the work of RFMF personnel in the
Middle East which has enabled our men
and women serving in these troubled
spots to develop their professional skills
and military acumen, making them
an integral part and critical players
in the success of the MFO Mission,”
Commodore Bainimarama said.
Many of our men and women have
served multiple tours with the MFO
as well as having served in other
peacekeeping forces like UNIFIL.
MFO is an independent international
organisation with peacekeeping
responsibilities in the Sinai.
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Technical Trainer (CTT+), ITIL Intermediate Lifecycle, Information
Security Administrator.
Salary: IT04 $32,175 - $41,865
411/2012 - SYSTEMS ANALYST / ENGINEERS
To contribute to the development of the ICT Sector in government
by managing with a minimum of supervision, Ensures that ITC’s
Project Management Methodology Requirements are met
from Project Initiation to Project Closure, Identifying business
improvement opportunities, Project planning and implementation
including: Defining detailed deliverables, budget and schedule,
Managing stakeholder requirements and expectations, Effectively
managing and report project progress, Implementing effective
change management for revised business systems to achieve
maximum return, Managing project communication strategy
to inform Fiji Government employees, customers, supplier
and stakeholders as appropriate, Oversee project reporting to
Assistant Manager, Client Services and Executive Management
where required, Evaluation of current business processes and
practices, Undertake one-off projects of a regulatory or business
nature requiring analysis and advice, Participation in IT System
development projects, Specify Business Requirements and
review proposed IT designs, Develops and conducts training
classes, seminars and/or presentations supporting effective use
of deployed Applications and compliance with IT Applications
policies. Carry out such additional tasks as, from time to time,
may reasonably be required by the Assistant Manager or
Manager ITC Services.
Qualification: Bachelors Degree in Information Technology /
Computer Science or equivalent from a recognized institution
with relevant work experience. Special Requirements: Industry
certifications would be advantageous: CCNP, CompTIA Certified
Technical Trainer (CTT+), ITIL Intermediate Lifecycle, Information
Security Administrator.
Salary: IT04 $32,175 - $41,865
Applications on completed GP 142 Form for the following
posts should be addressed to:
The Director
Department of Immigration
P O Box 2224
Government Buildings
Suva
412/2012 - ASSISTANT IMMIGRATION OFFICER [ROTUMA]
Responsible to the Principal Immigration Officer [Border Control]
through Immigration Officer in the performance of Immigration
duties, clearance of overseas aircrafts and vessels, processing
of permits and passports application, conducting of investigation
and maintaining various registers.
Qualification: A Diploma in Management & Public
Administration, Business Administration or equivalent from a
recognised institution with relevant work experience. Computing
skill/Literacy in computing applications and sound industry
knowledge are preferred. A pass in service examination H (1), H
(2) & S would be advantageous.
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the Central Division. The Unit is responsible for the effective
implementation of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1996
and associated OHS legislations in all workplaces. Ensure the
quality delivery of the functions and powers of Health and Safety
Inspectors under Section 42 of the Act; effective Emergency
OHS Response Service for fatalities, serious injuries/diseases
in workplaces; quality advise and assistance to employers and
workers in the performance of their OHS obligations under the
Act; responsive and effective OHS investigations, enforcement
and prosecutions; quality statutory engineering inspections
of special plant and machinery under the Act, such as Steam
Boilers, Pressure Vessels, Lifts, Hoists, Cranes, Lifting Gears,
Amusements Rides etc; timely registration of workplaces, plant
and substances/chemicals in accordance with OHS legislation;
effective conciliation between aggrieved parties on immediate
threats and other OHS issues, and quality performance of other
duties that may be assigned from time to time.
through online service and publications. Develop the library as
the information centre; establish networks and media liaison for
the Ministry; provide research and answers to parliamentary
questions and deputize the Director at various meetings with
stakeholders in his absence.
Qualification: Advanced Diploma in Mechanical/ Automotive
Engineering. Serving Officers should have at least 5 years
service in ES03 grade. Non-Serving applicants should have
at least 10 years experience in this particular field in any other
organisation. He/She should have demonstrated ability to
supervise and control staff and manage capital resources.
Responsible to the Director Corporate Services for the conduct
and performance of the Administration Section. Directly,
the incumbent supervises all Administration staff; attends to
discipline matters; employee relations in the Ministry; represents
Management to hearings at the Public Service Commission or
and the PSC Tribunal and is the secretary to the Staff Board.
This task requires the incumbent to have thorough working
knowledge of the Administrative legislations and be able to apply
these and provide advice to the Director Corporate Services,
Staff Board members and the Permanent Secretary on relevant
actions to be taken. Administrative legislations referred to include
General Orders; Finance Instructions, State Services Decree
2009; Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act 1999;
Stores & Procurement Manual and Finance Act; Revised terms
and conditions of Government wage earners, etc. As and when
required the incumbent provides advice on various Administrative
functions to Minister, Permanent Secretary, DSPD, Directors,
Divisional Commissioners and Headquarters Heads of Sections
and also coordinate the Headquarters participation in National
events. Through the incumbents subordinates; he/ she should
ensure that other administrative functions are implemented in
accordance with relevant legislations.
Salary: ES02 $27,301 - $34,791
417/2012, 418/2012 - TECHNICAL OFFICER HIGHER GRADE
[2 POSTS]
- TRAINING & OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE SERVICES
[CENTRAL/EASTERN]
- FIELD OPERATION SERVICES [CENTRAL/EASTERN]
Responsible to the Senior Technical Officer – OHS Field
Operations Services for effectively implementing the provisions
of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1996 and associated
OHS legislations in all workplaces; timely investigations of all
workplace fatalities, serious injuries and diseases in liaisons
with the emergency OHS responsive service; provide quality
advise and assist employers and workers in their obligation and
performance under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1996;
provide fair and just enforcement and prosecution of OHS
cases; provide prompt investigations and necessary support
for resolution of compensation cases; conduct quality statutory
engineering inspections of special plant and machinery under the
Act, such as steam boilers, pressure vessels, lifts, hoists, cranes,
lifting gears, amusement rides, etc; undertake registration of
classified workplaces, specified / classified plant and machinery,
substances/chemicals in accordance with the OHS legislation;
undertake target OHS inspection and OHS audits on high
risk workplaces, including the annual sawmill inspections;
assist the OHS Risk Management Service in the conduct of
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Occupational Hygiene, OHS
Training or promotion in the enforcement of plant/machinery
and workplace design vetting and other OHS consultancies;
facilitate the collation of workplace OHS data for input into the
national OHS database; conciliate between aggrieved parties on
immediate threat situation under Section 25 of the Act and other
OHS issues; perform such other duties that may be assigned
from time to time by supervisor/manager.
Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
Serving Officers should have at least 3 years service in ES05
grade. Non-Serving applicants should have at least 6 years
experience in this particular field in any other organisation.
Salary: IM04 $16,160 - $20,619
Salary: ES03 $20,945 - $27,428
413/2012, 414/2012 - TYPIST [2 POSTS] - SUVA , NADI
419/2012 - LABOUR OFFICER [LABASA]
Responsible for typing of Immigration documents and
correspondences including passports, permits, approval letters,
warrants of detention and removal orders. Also assist Section
Staff in attending to members of the public through telephone
and counter service; directing callers to desk officer responsible.
Be able to operate office machines such as; photocopier, fax
machine, scanner etc; filing of correspondences and relieving
of Secretaries.
Responsible to the Manager Labour Compliance Services through
the Divisional Labour Officer (Northern) in the enforcement of
the Employment Relations Promulgation 2007. Undertake and
supervise labour and workplace inspections and investigation
of labour complaints and employment grievances. Facilitate
the processing of workmen’s compensation cases through
investigations and appearing in the Employment Relations
Tribunal on workmen’s compensation claims. Investigation
and prosecution of offenders under the Employment Relations
Promulgation 2007. May also act as an Advocate, when required,
for workers with employment grievances in the ER Tribunal. Will
be required to undertake training of subordinates and conduct
awareness programmes for stakeholders on employment
relations matters.
Qualification: A pass in Fiji Seventh Form Examination [FSFE]
or equivalent with 35wpm typing speed on manual typewriter
or 40wpm typing speed on electronic/electric typewriter. Word
processing knowledge and Computer Management skills are
essential. Shorthand skill is advantageous.
Salary: SS05 $8,335 - $15,451
415/2012 - TELEPHONE OPERATOR
Responsible to the Senior Administrative Officer through the
Administrative and Executive Officers for operating the telephone
switchboard in answering incoming calls and making calls to
interested personnel of the Immigration Department as follows:Answering incoming call: identify the respective staff, extension
number before call is forwarded to him/her; Answering enquiries
on the telephone made by a caller; Entering of mails received by
courier companies on a register book; Making calls outside for
the staff; Entering of mails to be sent on courier like EMS, CDP,
TNT; Receiving messages from the staff who won’t be present
and to be referred to the supervisors.
Qualification: A pass in Fiji Seventh Form Examination [FSFE]
or equivalent.
Salary: SS05 $8,335 - $15,451
Applications on completed GP 142 Form for the following
posts should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment
P O Box 2216
Government Buildings
Suva
416/2012 - SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER
[SENIOR LABOUR OFFICER (OHS)]
Responsible to the Principal Technical Officer OHS (Field
Operations Services) Principal Labour Officer (OHS) – Field
Operation Services for the effective operation, supervision
of staff and efficient management of resources for the
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Field Operation Unit for
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Qualification: An undergraduate Degree in Industrial Relations
or equivalent from a recognised institution with relevant work
experience. Computing skill/ Literacy in computing applications
and sound industry knowledge are preferred. A pass in Service
Examination E is advantageous.
Salary: SS03 $20,945 - $26,770
Applications on completed GP 142 Form for the following
posts should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Provincial Development and National Disaster
Management
P O Box 2219
Government Buildings
Suva
420/2012 - PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
[DEVELOPMENT]
Responsible to the Director Research & Development services for
the policy formulation and advice through effective participation
in committees and forums which examine in detail key policy
areas; under the direction of the Permanent Secretary Provincial
Development & NDMO provide professional advice on critical
areas important to the Ministry and the country as a whole;
provide commentaries on the policy initiatives of Government
that would implicate the executive role of the Ministry; review
existing policy and explore new policy initiatives to raise the
level of service delivery and the quality of peoples’ lives; act as
a quality assurance centre for all policy related issues including
cabinet papers, speeches, statements, parliamentary questions
prepared for the Minister, Cabinet and Parliament; formulation
of the SDP outputs and preparation of the Ministerial Strategic,
Annual Corporate Plan. He / She is to assist the Director in
the coordination of the Strategic Planning and annual reporting
process for the Ministry; provide internal and external users with
up to date and high quality information on development projects
Qualification: A relevant Post Graduate qualification with an
Undergraduate Degree in Management & Public Administration,
Business Administration or equivalent from a recognised
institution with relevant work experience. Computing skill/Literacy
in computing applications and sound industry knowledge are
preferred.
Salary: SS01 $36,530 - $46,130
421/2012 - PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
[POST PROCESSING, ETHICS & DISCIPLINE]
Qualification: A relevant Post Graduate qualification with an
Undergraduate Degree in Management & Public Administration,
Business Administration or equivalent from a recognised
institution with relevant work experience. Computing skill/Literacy
in computing applications and sound industry knowledge are
preferred.
Salary: SS01 $36,530 - $46,130
422/2012 - PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
[DIVISIONAL PLANNING OFFICER, CENTRAL DIVISION]
Responsible to the Commissioner Central Division for the
coordination of rural development activities by assisting the
Provincial Administrators and District Officers in the coordination
of project visits in the Division; Ensure the preparation of the
Divisional Plan of viable projects and programmes designed to
meet national and regional development objectives in consultation
with Government Departments and rural development agencies.
Ensure the effective and efficient implementation of approved
plans through the integrated rural development machinery.
Monitor, evaluate and report on development progress through
projects visits, assessment of District reports; responsible for
the management of the divisional planning unit; prepare and
organize for rural development meetings/ forums and serve
as Secretariat; follow up on the decisions of such meetings
and ensure their prompt implementation; coordinate divisional
development estimates and give accounts of expenditure;
responsible on the consistent up-keep of the divisional operation
centre; attend to protocol and any other ancillary duties as
directed by Commissioner; act as Secretary to Divisional
Development Boards; assist the Commissioner in the day to day
administration of the Division; deputize the Commissioner in the
administration of the Division, meetings and forums.
Qualification: A relevant Post Graduate qualification with an
Undergraduate Degree in Management & Public Administration,
Business Administration or equivalent from a recognised
institution with relevant work experience. Computing skill/Literacy
in computing applications and sound industry knowledge are
preferred.
Salary: SS01 $36,530 - $46,130
423/2012 - SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
[PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATOR, BA]
Responsible to the Divisional Commissioner (Western
Division), in providing leadership to strengthen the capacity
of rural leaders through coordination and partnership within
the Government and Non-Government Organizations. Ensure
community growth and development through the implementation
of appropriate community capacity building initiatives and
programmes. Facilitate National Support/ Ancillary services
through the coordination and implementation of major national
response activities in accordance with the stipulated guidelines
and legislations. Ensure sound entity management through the
implementation of best management practices and procedures.
Provide adequate policy advice and support to facilitate the
development of sound policies for the Ministry. Ensure the
formal information and reporting requirements of the Ministry,
Government, Statute, and Minister and relevant authorities
are met in a timely and relevant manner. Ensure all Provincial
Administration operation/ activities comply and adhere to the
relevant regulations and statutes. Ensure that a responsible and
dynamic image is presented for the Provincial Administration in
all its dealings by developing and maintaining excellent relations
and representation with all relevant bodies within the industry.
Actively promote and encourage community and voluntary
involvement in the provision of services for the greater well being
and good government of the rural populace in rural areas and
to encourage self-help and local responsibility for addressing
problems.
Qualification: An Undergraduate Degree in Management &
Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent
from a recognised institution with relevant work experience.
Computing skill/Literacy in computing applications and sound
industry knowledge are preferred.
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Salary: SS02 $26,845 - $34,149
424/2012 - SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER
[RURAL HOUSING UNIT]
Responsible to the Director Research & Development, as
the manager of the Rural Housing unit for the Ministry. The
incumbent is to contribute and monitor the overall daily technical
operations that are conducted nation-wide. Provide technical
advice to the management on all matters pertaining to housing
in the rural areas; prepare rural housing work programme and
coordinate, and monitor Rural Housing projects in accordance
with this programme. Ensure proper planning, procurement and
delivery of projects materials; ensure all construction of houses/
buildings under the Rural Housing scheme, including preparation
of housing plans are in accordance with the National Building
code. Supervise all Rural Housing staff; provide quarterly and
Annual reports of Rural Housing unit to management. Liaise
with shipping companies for transportation of project materials
and Carpenters to project sites as and when necessary.
Qualification: A Diploma in Construction Management /Building
& Civil Engineering together with Trade Certificate in Carpentry
& Joinery or equivalent from a recognised institution. Serving
officers should have at least 3 years experience in the ES03
grade. Non Serving applicants should have at least 9 years
relevant work experience. Special Requirements: Knowledge
of National Building Code of Fiji, Interpretation of Plan, Material
Estimate, and Construction Management.
Salary: ES02 $27,301 - $34,791
Applications on completed GP 142 Form for the following
posts should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health
P O Box 2223
Government Buildings
Suva
CENTRAL EASTERN HEALTH SERVICES
425/2012 - CONSULTANT [DIVISIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER,
CENTRAL]
Responsible to the Permanent Secretary for Health through
the Deputy Secretary Public Health for the supervision and
management of the medical components of public health
services in the sub – divisions to ensure efficient and effective
delivery of medical allied health services within the determined
budget parameters, and contributing to the overall Community
Health strategic planning as a member of the Executive
management group. The incumbent is responsible for the
preparation of the Division’s Community Health Master Plan;
provide advice on workforce planning, educational initiatives,
medical practice and appropriate legislation as required; plan, co
– ordinate and direct major projects and develop short term and
long term strategic plans for medical and allied health services;
ensure that the disaster plan for each sub – divisional hospital
is reviewed and updated annually; support, co – ordinate,
monitor and evaluate the activities of all medical and allied
health services in the division. The incumbent is expected to
promote a quality customer service approach and ensure that
Health Service Management Standards, Quality Assurance and
other management activities are operational and monitored in
the sub – divisional hospitals; conduct and facilitate an ongoing
medical and management/administrative training programme for
all professionals, or other staff reporting to the CMO. Ensure that
all medical and allied health staff in the sub – divisional hospitals
is appropriately instructed on the requirement for confidentiality.
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particular field of medicine. Demonstrated capability and ability
to manage staff and physical resources effectively.
Assessed potential and ability in performance of the role of
Medical Officer.
Salary: MD02 $55,056 - $71,306
Salary: MD04 $34,824 - $41,107
427/2012 - PRINCIPAL MEDICAL OFFICER
[SUB DIVISIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER, REWA]
432/2012 - MANAGER NURSING SERVICES - EASTERN
Responsible to the Divisional Medical Officer Central for the
efficient day to day operations of the Rewa Subdivision through
provision of clinical services at Nausori Hospital and the provision
of community & public health services in Rewa sub-division.
As Head of the Subdivision, the incumbent will be required to
provide directions and assistance on the implementation of
health strategies in Rewa Subdivision as outlined in the Central
Division Business Plan and Ministry of Health Corporate Plan.
The incumbent as the Accounting Head of the Subdivision, he/
she will be required to monitor and control budget expenditure of
the Subdivision. Duties include general clinical work, supervision
of staff and support services to the Divisional Medical Officer
Central as required.
Qualification: A recognised post graduate diploma in the
relevant specialist field of medicine. A person of high calibre.
Serving officers should serve at least 2 years in the Senior
Medical Officer grade in the same field of medicine. Non-serving
applicants should have at least 2 years relevant skills and
experience in this particular field of medicine. Ability to manage
staff and physical resources.
Salary: MD03 $46,779 - $58,761
428/2012 - SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
[SUB DIVISIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER, KADAVU]
Responsible to the Divisional Medical Officer Eastern for
the efficient day to day operations of the Kadavu Subdivision
through provision of clinical services at Vunisea Hospital and
the provision of community & public health services in Kadavu
sub-division. As Head of the Subdivision, the incumbent
will be required to provide directions and assistance on the
implementation of health strategies in Kadavu Subdivision as
outlined in the Eastern Division Business Plan and Ministry of
Health Corporate Plan. The incumbent as the Accounting Head
of the Subdivision, he/she will be required to monitor and control
budget expenditure of the Subdivision. Duties include general
clinical work, supervision of staff and support services to the
Divisional Medical Officer Eastern as required.
Qualification: Appointee should have at least 4 years post
registration (Part I) experience in this particular field of medicine.
Assessed potential and ability in performance of the role of
Medical Officer.
Salary: MD04 $34,824 - $41,107
429/2012 - SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
[SUB DIVISIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER, ROTUMA]
Responsible to the Divisional Medical Officer Eastern for the
efficient day to day operations of the Rotuma Subdivision
through provision of clinical services at Rotuma Hospital and
the provision of community & public health services in Rotuma
sub-division. As Head of the Subdivision, the incumbent
will be required to provide directions and assistance on the
implementation of health strategies in Rotuma Subdivision as
outlined in the Eastern Division Business Plan and Ministry of
Health Corporate Plan. The incumbent as the Accounting Head
of the Subdivision, he/she will be required to monitor and control
budget expenditure of the Subdivision. Duties include general
clinical work, supervision of staff and support services to the
Divisional Medical Officer Eastern as required.
Qualification: Registered Specialist in the Specialist Roll in
the Fiji Medical Council Register. Perceived ability to operate
as the top specialist in an area of medicine. Consistently good
peer assessment and ability to supervise staff. Must have
demonstrated intellectual capacity, drive, determination and flair
in existing grade. Recognition as an expert in a field of medicine.
Qualification: Appointee should have at least 4 years post
registration (Part I) experience in this particular field of medicine.
Assessed potential and ability in performance of the role of
Medical Officer.
Salary: MD01 $61,122 - $78,006
430/2012 - SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
[SUB DIVISIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER, LOMALOMA]
426/2012 - CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
[DIVISIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER, EASTERN]
Responsible to the Permanent Secretary for Health through
the Deputy Secretary for Public Health for the supervision and
management of the medical components of public health services
in the Eastern Division. Duties include the development of the
Annual Divisional Business Plan that is aligned to the National
Corporate, implementing National Policies into Divisional Action
Plans, implementation of clinical duties within the division. Liaise
with sub divisional medical officers in the Eastern division for
the implementation of Primary Health Care: Health Promotion
and the Wellness approach and clinical duties within the Eastern
division. To ensure efficient and effective delivery of medical
allied health services within the determined budget parameters,
and contributing to the overall Community Health strategic
planning. The incumbent is responsible for the preparation of
the Eastern Division’s Community Health Master Plan; provide
advice on workforce planning, educational initiatives, medical
practice and appropriate legislation as required; plan, co –
ordinate and direct major projects and develop short term and
long term strategic plans for medical and allied health services;
ensure that the disaster plan for each sub – divisional hospital
in the Eastern is reviewed and updated annually; support, co –
ordinate, monitor and evaluate the activities of all medical and
allied health services in the Eastern division. The incumbent is
expected to promote a quality customer service approach and
ensure that Health Service Management Standards, Quality
Assurance and other management activities are operational
and monitored in the Eastern divisional hospitals; conduct and
facilitate an ongoing medical and management/administrative
training programme for all professionals, or other staff reporting
to the CMO. Ensure that all medical and allied health staff in the
Eastern division is appropriately instructed on the requirement
for confidentiality.
Qualification: A recognised masters degree or equivalent
qualification in the relevant specialist field. Serving Officers
should serve at least 2 years in the Principal Medical Officer
grade in the same field of medicine. Non-serving applicants
should have at least 2 years relevant skills and experience in this
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Salary: MD04 $34,824 - $41,107
Responsible to the Divisional Medical Officer Eastern for the
efficient day to day operations of the Lomaloma Subdivision
through provision of clinical services at Lomaloma Hospital and
the provision of community & public health services in Lomaloma
sub-division. As Head of the Subdivision, the incumbent
will be required to provide directions and assistance on the
implementation of health strategies in Lomaloma Subdivision as
outlined in the Eastern Division Business Plan and Ministry of
Health Corporate Plan. The incumbent as the Accounting Head
of the Subdivision, he/she will be required to monitor and control
budget expenditure of the Subdivision. Duties include general
clinical work, supervision of staff and support services to the
Divisional Medical Officer Eastern as required.
Qualification: Appointee should have at least 4 years post
registration (Part I) experience in this particular field of medicine.
Assessed potential and ability in performance of the role of
Medical Officer.
Salary: MD04 $34,824 - $41,107
431/2012 - SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
[SUB DIVISIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER, NAVUA]
Responsible to the Divisional Medical Officer Central for the
efficient day to day operations of the Serua/Namosi Subdivision
through provision of clinical services at Navua Hospital and
the provision of community & public health services in Serua/
Namosi sub-division. As Head of the Subdivision, the incumbent
will be required to provide directions and assistance on the
implementation of health strategies in Serua/Namosi Subdivision
as outlined in the Central Division Business Plan and Ministry of
Health Corporate Plan. The incumbent as the Accounting Head
of the Subdivision, he/she will be required to monitor and control
budget expenditure of the Subdivision. Duties include general
clinical work, supervision of staff and support services to the
Divisional Medical Officer Central as required.
Qualification: Appointee should have at least 4 years post
registration (Part I) experience in this particular field of medicine.
Responsible to the Divisional Medical Officer Eastern and
Director Nursing Services for the management, supervision,
monitoring, evaluation and control of the Nursing Services in the
Sub – divisional Hospitals, Health Centres and Nursing Stations
within the Eastern 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 Eastern for the development 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 Eastern 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 reports on the management, activities and needs of
the service as required.
Qualification: Degree in Nursing. Officer/Appointee should
have at least three [3] years’ experience at NU03 grade or five [5]
years’ experience at NU04 grade. Post Graduate qualification is
an advantage. He/She should be Registered as a General Nurse
under the Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board.
Proven management administrative ability and professional
leadership skills. Must have demonstrated intellectual capacity,
drive, determination and flair in existing grade. Proven ability to
manage staff and resources. For Divisional Manager Nursing &
Supervising Health Sister – Certificates in both Midwifery and
Public Health Nursing are essential.
Salary: NU02 $31,561 - $38,858
433/2012 - SENIOR SISTER [NAVUA]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer, Serua/
Namosi and the Manager Nursing Central for the provision of
nursing clinical services at Navua Hospital. The incumbent
will 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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least two [2]
to three [3] years successful experience at NU05 level. Officer/
Appointee should be Registered as a General Nurse under the
Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board. For Senior
Health Sister posts, Certificates in both Midwifery and Public
Health are essential with at least five [5] years’ experience in
Public Health. For Senior Sister posts in specialised area,
a minimum of five [5] years’ experience in that discipline is
essential. Ability to contribute at supervisory level and to manage
staff and resources.
Salary: NU04 $20,819 - $23,916
434/2012 - SENIOR SISTER [VUNIDAWA HOSPITAL]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer, Naitasiri and
the Manager Nursing Central for the provision of nursing clinical
services at Vunidawa Hospital. The incumbent will oversee the
efficient and effective implementation of acute care, rehabilitative,
preventative and promotive health services delivery at Vunidawa
Hospital. The position operates within legislation of the Nurses,
Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board Act.
Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least two [2]
to three [3] years successful experience at NU05 level. Officer/
Appointee should be Registered as a General Nurse under the
Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board. For Senior
Health Sister posts, Certificates in both Midwifery and Public
Health are essential with at least five [5] years’ experience in
Public Health. For Senior Sister posts in specialised area,
a minimum of five [5] years’ experience in that discipline is
essential. Ability to contribute at supervisory level and to manage
staff and resources.
Salary: NU04 $20,819 - $23,916
435/2012 - SENIOR SISTER [NAUSORI MATERNITY]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Rewa and
Manager Nursing Central for the provision of nursing clinical
services at the Maternity Hospital. The incumbent will 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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least two [2]
to three [3] years successful experience at NU05 level. Officer/
Appointee should be Registered as a General Nurse under the
Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board. For Senior
Health Sister posts, Certificates in both Midwifery and Public
Health are essential with at least five [5] years’ experience in
Public Health. For Senior Sister posts in specialised area,
a minimum of five [5] years’ experience in that discipline is
essential. Ability to contribute at supervisory level and to manage
staff and resources.
Salary: NU04 $20,819 - $23,916
436/2012 - SENIOR HEALTH SISTER
[VALELEVU HEALTH CENTRE]
Responsible to the Medical Officer In Charge Valelevu Health
Centre and the Sub-divisional Health Sister Suva for planning,
organization, management and supervision of community
health nursing and staff within the subdivision. Organize
staff development / deployment. Oversee and support the
implementation of Health Promotion and community health
projects. Promote and maintain an effective and efficient system
of the management of equipments, stores and infrastructure.
Facilitate active participation and multi-sectoral approach and
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maintain proper recording and reporting system.
Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least two [2]
to three [3] years successful experience at NU05 level. Officer/
Appointee should be Registered as a General Nurse under the
Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board. For Senior
Health Sister post, Certificates in both Midwifery and Public
Health are essential with at least five [5] years’ experience in
Public Health. For Senior Sister posts in specialised area,
a minimum of five [5] years’ experience in that discipline is
essential. Ability to contribute at supervisory level and to manage
staff and resources.
Salary: NU04 $20,819 - $23,916
437/2012 - SENIOR HEALTH SISTER [MATERNAL CHILD
HEALTH]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer, Suva and Subdivisional Health Sister Suva for the day to day operations of the
Suva Maternal Child Health Clinic. Duties include supervision
and management of nursing duties carried out by nursing staff
of the Clinic, implementation and monitoring of Health Promotion
and Initiatives, and Community Health Projects; promote and
maintain an effective and efficient system of the management of
resources including stores and equipment; and facilitate active
participation and multi-sectoral approach and maintain proper
recording and reporting system.
Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least two [2]
to three [3] years successful experience at NU05 level. Officer/
Appointee should be Registered as a General Nurse under the
Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board. For Senior
Health Sister post, Certificates in both Midwifery and Public
Health are essential with at least five [5] years’ experience in
Public Health. For Senior Sister posts in specialised area,
a minimum of five [5] years’ experience in that discipline is
essential. Ability to contribute at supervisory level and to manage
staff and resources.
Salary: NU04 $20,819 - $23,916
438/2012 - SENIOR HEALTH SISTER [LOMALOMA HEALTH
CENTRE]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Lomaloma
and the Manager Nursing Eastern for the planning, organization,
management and supervision of Community Health nursing
services in Lomaloma Subdivision. The incumbent provides
nursing leadership and direction through strategic management
to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of quality nursing
services within the Subdivision. The incumbent also facilitates
the continuous updating of knowledge and skills of the nurses at
Health Centres and Nursing Stations in Lomaloma Subdivision
through organized trainings and attachments at the major base
hospitals. 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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least two [2]
to three [3] years successful experience at NU05 level. Officer/
Appointee should be Registered as a General Nurse under the
Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board. For Senior
Health Sister post, Certificates in both Midwifery and Public
Health are essential with at least five [5] years’ experience in
Public Health. For Senior Sister posts in specialised area,
a minimum of five [5] years’ experience in that discipline is
essential. Ability to contribute at supervisory level and to manage
staff and resources.
Salary: NU04 $20,819 - $23,916
439/2012 - SENIOR HEALTH SISTER [LEVUKA HOSPITAL]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Lomaiviti and
the Manager Nursing Eastern for the planning, organization,
management and supervision of Community Health nursing
services in Lomaiviti Subdivision. The incumbent provides
nursing leadership and direction through strategic management
to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of quality nursing
services within the Subdivision. The incumbent also facilitates
the continuous updating of knowledge and skills of the nurses
at Health Centres and Nursing Stations in Lomaiviti Subdivision
through organized trainings and attachments at the major base
hospitals. 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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least two [2]
to three [3] years successful experience at NU05 level. Officer/
Appointee should be Registered as a General Nurse under the
Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board. For Senior
Health Sister post, Certificates in both Midwifery and Public
Health are essential with at least five [5] years’ experience in
Public Health. For Senior Sister posts in specialised area,
a minimum of five [5] years’ experience in that discipline is
essential. Ability to contribute at supervisory level and to manage
staff and resources.
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for Health Sister post, the latter is essential for Maternity Sister
posts. For posts in specialised area; a minimum of three [3]
years’ successful experience in that discipline is essential. Ability
to supervise staff and manage resources.
Salary: NU05 $17,945 - $20,950
441/2012 - SISTER [WAINIBOKASI HOSPITAL]
Responsible to the Medical Officer In Charge Wainibokasi
Hospital through the Senior Sister, Wainibokasi Hospital for
planning , organization, management and supervision of
nursing duties in the hospital wards 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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least five
[5] years’ post registration experience. Officer/Appointee should
have served as a Staff Nurse and Registered as a General Nurse
under the Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board.
Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential
for Health Sister post, the latter is essential for Maternity Sister
posts. For posts in specialised area; a minimum of three [3]
years’ successful experience in that discipline is essential. Ability
to supervise staff and manage resources.
Salary: NU05 $17,945 - $20,950
442/2012 - SISTER [NAVUA HOSPITAL]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Serua/
Namosi through the Senior Sister, Navua 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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least five
[5] years’ post registration experience. Officer/Appointee should
have served as a Staff Nurse and Registered as a General Nurse
under the Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board.
Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential
for Health Sister post, the latter is essential for Maternity Sister
posts. For posts in specialised area; a minimum of three [3]
years’ successful experience in that discipline is essential. Ability
to supervise staff and manage resources.
Salary: NU05 $17,945 - $20,950
443/2012 - SISTER [KOROVOU HOSPITAL]
Responsible to the Sub-divisional Medical Officer Tailevu through
the Senior Health Sister, Tailevu for planning, organization,
management and supervision of nursing duties in the health
centre. Evaluate nursing staff 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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least five
[5] years’ post registration experience. Officer/Appointee should
have served as a Staff Nurse and Registered as a General Nurse
under the Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board.
Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential
for Health Sister post, the latter is essential for Maternity Sister
posts. For posts in specialised area; a minimum of three [3]
years’ successful experience in that discipline is essential. Ability
to supervise staff and manage resources.
Salary: NU05 $17,945 - $20,950
444/2012 - SISTER [LAKEBA HOSPITAL]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Lakeba through
the Senior Sister, Lakeba 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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least five
[5] years’ post registration experience. Officer/Appointee should
have served as a Staff Nurse and Registered as a General Nurse
under the Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board.
Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential
for Health Sister post, the latter is essential for Maternity Sister
posts. For posts in specialised area; a minimum of three [3]
years’ successful experience in that discipline is essential. Ability
to supervise staff and manage resources.
Salary: NU05 $17,945 - $20,950
Salary: NU04 $20,819 - $23,916
445/2012 - SISTER [LOMALOMA HOSPITAL]
440/2012 - SISTER [LEVUKA HOSPITAL]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Lomaloma
through the Senior Sister, Lomaloma 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.
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Lomaiviti
through the Senior Sister, Levuka Hospital for planning ,
organization, management and supervision of nursing duties
in the hospital wards 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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least five
[5] years’ post registration experience. Officer/Appointee should
have served as a Staff Nurse and Registered as a General Nurse
under the Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board.
Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential
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Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least five
[5] years’ post registration experience. Officer/Appointee should
have served as a Staff Nurse and Registered as a General Nurse
under the Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board.
Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential
for Health Sister post, the latter is essential for Maternity Sister
posts. For posts in specialised area; a minimum of three [3]
years’ successful experience in that discipline is essential. Ability
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Salary: NU05 $17,945 - $20,950
446/2012 - SISTER [NAUSORI HEALTH CENTRE]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Rewa through
the Senior Health Sister, Rewa for planning, organization,
management and supervision of nursing duties in the health
centre. Evaluate nursing staff 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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least five
[5] years’ post registration experience. Officer/Appointee should
have served as a Staff Nurse and Registered as a General Nurse
under the Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board.
Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential
for Health Sister post, the latter is essential for Maternity Sister
posts. For posts in specialised area; a minimum of three [3]
years’ successful experience in that discipline is essential. Ability
to supervise staff and manage resources.
Salary: NU05 $17,945 - $20,950
447/2012 - SISTER [RAIWAQA HEALTH CENTRE]
Responsible to the Medical Officer In Charge Raiwaqa Health
Centre and the Senior Health Sister Suva, for planning,
organization, management and supervision of nursing duties in
the health centre. Evaluate nursing staff 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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least five
[5] years’ post registration experience. Officer/Appointee should
have served as a Staff Nurse and Registered as a General Nurse
under the Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board.
Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential
for Health Sister post, the latter is essential for Maternity Sister
posts. For posts in specialised area; a minimum of three [3]
years’ successful experience in that discipline is essential. Ability
to supervise staff and manage resources.
Salary: NU05 $17,945 - $20,950
448/2012 - SISTER [NUFFIELD HEALTH CENTRE]
Responsible to the Medical Officer In Charge Nuffield Health
Centre and the Senior Health Sister, Suva for planning,
organization, management and supervision of nursing duties in
the health centre. Evaluate nursing staff 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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least five
[5] years’ post registration experience. Officer/Appointee should
have served as a Staff Nurse and Registered as a General Nurse
under the Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board.
Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential
for Health Sister post, the latter is essential for Maternity Sister
posts. For posts in specialised area; a minimum of three [3]
years’ successful experience in that discipline is essential. Ability
to supervise staff and manage resources.
Salary: NU05 $17,945 - $20,950
449/2012 - SISTER [MAKOI HEALTH CENTRE]
Responsible to the Medical Officer In Charge Makoi Health
Centre and the Sub-divisional Health Sister Suva for planning,
organization, management and supervision of nursing duties in
the health centre. Evaluate nursing staff 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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least five
[5] years’ post registration experience. Officer/Appointee should
have served as a Staff Nurse and Registered as a General Nurse
under the Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board.
Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential
for Health Sister post, the latter is essential for Maternity Sister
posts. For posts in specialised area; a minimum of three [3]
years’ successful experience in that discipline is essential. Ability
to supervise staff and manage resources.
Salary: NU05 $17,945 - $20,950
450/2012 - SISTER [KOROVOU HEALTH CENTRE]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Korovou
through the Senior Sister, Korovou 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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least five
[5] years’ post registration experience. Officer/Appointee should
have served as a Staff Nurse and Registered as a General Nurse
under the Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board.
Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential
for Health Sister post, the latter is essential for Maternity Sister
posts. For posts in specialised area; a minimum of three [3]
years’ successful experience in that discipline is essential. Ability
to supervise staff and manage resources.
Salary: NU05 $17,945 - $20,950
451/2012 - CLERICAL OFFICER [HUMAN RESOURCES]
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their respective Supervisors for the provision of effective and
efficient hospital mechanical services that supports the day
to day operations of their respective hospitals. Duties include
supervision and management of skilled staff such as Fitters,
Electricians, Boiler Attendants, Trade Assistants, Plumbers,
Carpenters and Garden Boys/Labourers, organizing and
assigning of duties and tasks for staff, equipment and supplies;
implementation of preventive maintenance programs; train and
induction of new employees; and ensure implementation and
compliance of OHS Act at the Hospital Mechanical Services Unit.
Qualification: A pass in Fiji Seventh Form Examination [FSFE]
or equivalent.
459/2012 - HEALTH INSPECTOR [NAUSORI HEALTH
OFFICE]
Qualification: Relevant Diploma from a recognised institute with
3 years relevant skills and experience.
Salary: SS05 $8,335 - $15,451
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Rewa
and the Divisional Health Inspector Central in dealing with all
Environmental Health matters within the Rewa Subdivision.
The incumbent is required to enforce and administer the
requirements under the Public Health Act, Quarantine Act and
relevant subsidiary Legislation. The incumbent is also required to
instigate prosecution and advice Rural Local Authority on matters
pertaining to Public Health, town Planning. Duties will also include
that of Secretary to Rural Local Authority and Quarantine Officer
and deal with Town Planning and Sub Division of Land matters.
Must be familiar with the provision of National and International
Health Regulation.
Salary: ES06 $7,858 - $15,264
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Responsible to the Senior Administrative Officer, Central
Eastern Divisional Office through the Executive Officer for the
performance of duties required of the position. Duties include
updating of leave status, processing of annual / bereavement
/ maternity / long service leave/days off for divisional staffs;
update Establishment before submission to Head Office; monitor
absence and late arrival return, update absence return before
filing in personnel files.
452/2012 - CLERICAL OFFICER [REGISTRY]
Responsible to the Senior Administrative Officer, Central Eastern
Divisional Office through the Executive Officer, for the day to
day running of the Registry Unit. The incumbent is responsible
for the sorting and filing of correspondence, weekly census on
all files, marking of files to the respective desk officers for action,
updating of transit cards and opening of new files in respect of
new appointees. Assist in providing reference services for both
the incoming and outward correspondences. Ensure the files are
properly kept in their racks after actions have been completed.
Qualification: A pass in Fiji Seventh Form Examination [FSFE]
or equivalent.
Salary: SS05 $8,335 - $15,451
453/2012 - CLERICAL OFFICER [ACCOUNTS]
Responsible to the Senior Accounts Officer, Divisional Office
through the Assistant Accounts Officer for the finance work
required of the position. Duties include collecting of revenue,
monitoring arrears of revenue for the sub division; processing of
overtime and the issuing of stores and stationeries; maintenance
of imprest account and its replenishment; preparation of
quarantine invoices to be delivered on time to the shipping
agents.
Qualification: A pass in Fiji Seventh Form Examination [FSFE]
or equivalent.
Salary: SS05 $8,335 - $15,451
454/2012 - CLERICAL OFFICER [LEVUKA]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Lomaiviti for
the clerical work required in Lomaiviti Subdivision. Duties include
processing of wages, maintaining Vote Book, reconciliation
of accounts and wages, processing of payment of goods and
services, maintenance of imprest account & its replenishment,
preparation of commitment/expenditure return, establishment
and absence return for the Lomaiviti Subdivision; ordering
& issuing of stores, ration and stationeries; supervision of
Government Wage Earners; and carrying out of Board of Survey
for Nursing Station and Health Centres in Lomaiviti Subdivision.
Qualification: A pass in Fiji Seventh Form Examination [FSFE]
or equivalent.
Qualification: A pass in Fiji Seventh Form Examination [FSFE]
or equivalent with 35wpm typing speed on manual typewriter
or 40wpm typing speed on electronic/electric typewriter. Word
processing knowledge and Computer Management skills are
essential. Shorthand skill is advantageous.
Salary: SS05 $8,335 - $15,451
Qualification: Post qualification on a Diploma of Health
Inspection or Diploma of Environmental Health or Bachelor of
Environmental Health from a recognised institution. Serving
Officers should have at least 4-6 years’ work experience as
an Assistant Health Inspector [HW06]. Non-serving applicants
should have at least 6 years’ work experience as an Assistant
Health Inspector in any other organisation. Assessed potential
and ability to manage staff and resources.
Salary: HW05 $21,161 - $27,857
460/2012 - HEALTH INSPECTOR [NADI RURAL HEALTH
OFFICE]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Nadi and
the Divisional Health Inspector Western in dealing with all
Environmental Health matters within the Nadi Subdivision.
The incumbent is required to enforce and administer the
requirements under the Public Health Act, Quarantine Act and
relevant subsidiary Legislation. The incumbent is also required to
instigate prosecution and advice Rural Local Authority on matters
pertaining to Public Health, town Planning. Duties will also include
that of Secretary to Rural Local Authority and Quarantine Officer
and deal with Town Planning and Sub Division of Land matters.
Must be familiar with the provision of National and International
Health Regulation
Qualification: Post qualification on a Diploma of Health
Inspection or Diploma of Environmental Health or Bachelor of
Environmental Health from a recognised institution. Serving
Officers should have at least 4-6 years’ work experience as
an Assistant Health Inspector [HW06]. Non-serving applicants
should have at least 6 years’ work experience as an Assistant
Health Inspector in any other organisation. Assessed potential
and ability to manage staff and resources.
Salary: HW05 $21,161 - $27,857
Salary: SS05 $8,335 - $15,451
461/2012 - HEALTH INSPECTOR [TAVUA HEALTH OFFICE]
455/2012 - SECRETARY [CENTRAL DIVISIONAL OFFICE,
SUVA]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Tavua and
the Divisional Health Inspector Western in dealing with all
Environmental Health matters within the Tavua Subdivision.
The incumbent is required to enforce and administer the
requirements under the Public Health Act, Quarantine Act and
relevant subsidiary Legislation. The incumbent is also required to
instigate prosecution and advice Rural Local Authority on matters
pertaining to Public Health, town Planning. Duties will also include
that of Secretary to Rural Local Authority and Quarantine Officer
and deal with Town Planning and Sub Division of Land matters.
Must be familiar with the provision of National and International
Health Regulation.
Responsible to the Divisional Medical Officer Central for all
secretarial duties required of the position. Duties include typing,
taking of minutes of meetings, filing, attending to telephone calls/
enquiries, operating office machines, arranging appointments,
assist in organizing of meetings and any other duties assigned
from time to time. The incumbent has to ensure that Admin &
Finance matters are brought to the attention of Divisional Medical
Officer and also to ensure that all flimsies are circulated to Senior
Officers for their information.
Qualification: A Diploma in Secretarial Studies/Office
Administration or equivalent from a recognised institution with
60wpm typing speed on manual typewriter or 70wpm typing speed
on electronic/electric typewriter with relevant work experience.
Word processing knowledge and Computer Management skills
are essential. Shorthand skill is advantageous.
Salary: SS04 $16,160 - $20,619
456/2012 - SECRETARY [CENTRAL DIVISIONAL OFFICE,
EASTERN]
Responsible to the Divisional Medical Officer Eastern for all
secretarial duties required of the position. Duties include typing,
taking of minutes of meetings, filing, attending to telephone calls/
enquiries, operating office machines, arranging appointments,
assist in organizing of meetings and any other duties assigned
from time to time. The incumbent has to ensure that Admin &
Finance matters are brought to the attention of Divisional Medical
Officer and also to ensure that all flimsies are circulated to Senior
Officers for their information.
Qualification: A Diploma in Secretarial Studies/Office
Administration or equivalent from a recognised institution with
60wpm typing speed on manual typewriter or 70wpm typing speed
on electronic/electric typewriter with relevant work experience.
Word processing knowledge and Computer Management skills
are essential. Shorthand skill is advantageous.
Salary: SS04 $16,160 - $20,619
457/2012, 458/2012 - STENO TYPIST / TYPIST - 2 POSTS
Responsible to the Senior Administrative Officer through the
Executive Officer, Central Eastern Health Office for provision of
secretarial duties and clerical related duties as required of the
position. Duties include dispatching of correspondences and
maintaining confidentiality of all memos and medical reports and
dispatching of correspondences and maintaining confidentiality
of all memos and medical reports. The incumbent is to ensure
that the secretarial/administrative services in the divisional office
are provided effectively to the Customer and attend to any other
duties assigned from time to time.
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465/2012 - WELFARE OFFICER CLASS II [SAMABULA
SENIOR CITIZENS HOME]
Responsible to the Divisional Medical Officer Central and SubDivisional Medical Officer Suva for the day-to-day running of the
Samabula Senior Citizen’s Home. Duties include supervision
of employees [GWE], regular liaison with Divisional Medical
Officer Central regarding needs for the welfare of the residents,
performing of clerical work for the daily operations of the Home
and assess new cases for the Home. The incumbent will
require working closely with the Board of Visitors on the needs
of the Home. The incumbent needs to have some knowledge
of accounting and personnel work and must have good
interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
Qualification: A Diploma in Social/Community Work or
Psychology from a recognised institute with relevant work
experience. OR An undergraduate Degree in Social/Community
Work/Psychology or equivalent. Applicant should be 20 years
and above.
Salary: SW06 $12,666 - $19,573
466/2012 - WELFARE OFFICER CLASS II [LABASA SENIOR
CITIZEN’S HOME]
Responsible to the Divisional Medical Officer Northern and Subdivisional Medical Officer Macuata for the day-to-day running of
the Labasa Senior Citizen’s Home. Duties include supervision
of employees [GWE], regular liaison with Divisional Medical
Officer Central regarding needs for the welfare of the residents,
performing of clerical work for the daily operations of the Home
and assess new cases for the Home. The incumbent will
require working closely with the Board of Visitors on the needs
of the Home. The incumbent needs to have some knowledge
of accounting and personnel work and must have good
interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
Qualification: A Diploma in Social/Community Work or
Psychology from a recognised institute with relevant work
experience. OR An undergraduate Degree in Social/Community
Work/Psychology or equivalent. Applicant should be 20 years
and above.
Salary: SW06 $12,666 - $19,573
WESTERN HEALTH SERVICES
467/2012 - SENIOR DENTAL OFFICER - NADI HOSPITAL
Responsible to the Sub-Divisional Medical Officer, Nadi and the
Divisional Dental Officer Western for the day to day operations
of the Oral Health Department at Nadi Hospital and the
implementation of oral health programs in Nadi Subdivision. The
incumbent will be responsible for the operationalisation of the
Sub-divisional and Divisional Business Plan on oral health
related issues. Duties include supervision of the Dental Staff
on their performance as well as achievement of targets and
he/she must ensure that the department provides high quality
patient care and also contributes to the development of a high
professional workforce in the department.
Qualification: Post qualification on a Diploma of Health
Inspection or Diploma of Environmental Health or Bachelor of
Environmental Health from a recognised institution. Serving
Officers should have at least 4-6 years’ work experience as
an Assistant Health Inspector [HW06]. Non-serving applicants
should have at least 6 years’ work experience as an Assistant
Health Inspector in any other organisation. Assessed potential
and ability to manage staff and resources.
Qualification: Registered Dentist with Fiji Dental Council. Post
Graduate qualification is an advantage. Serving officers should
serve at least 5 years experience in DE03 grade. Non-serving
applicants should have at least 5 years as a qualified Dentist.
Ability to manage staff and resources, intellectual capacity, drive,
determination and flair in existing grade. Must have evidence
of having attended training in basic management, asset
management and financial regulation.
Salary: HW05 $21,161 - $27,857
Salary: DE02 $29,465 - $37,457
462/2012 - HEALTH INSPECTOR [LABASA HEALTH OFFICE]
468/2012, 469/2012, 470/2012 - DIETICIAN [3 POSTS]
- TAVUA HOSPITAL, SIGATOKA HOSPITAL, LAUTOKA
HEALTH CENTRE
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Macuata
and the Divisional Health Inspector Northern in dealing with all
Environmental Health matters within the Macuata Subdivision.
The incumbent is required to enforce and administer the
requirements under the Public Health Act, Quarantine Act and
relevant subsidiary Legislation. The incumbent is also required to
instigate prosecution and advice Rural Local Authority on matters
pertaining to Public Health, town Planning. Duties will also include
that of Secretary to Rural Local Authority and Quarantine Officer
and deal with Town Planning and Sub Division of Land matters.
Must be familiar with the provision of National and International
Health Regulation.
Qualification: Post qualification on a Diploma of Health
Inspection or Diploma of Environmental Health or Bachelor of
Environmental Health from a recognised institution. Serving
Officers should have at least 4-6 years’ work experience as
an Assistant Health Inspector [HW06]. Non-serving applicants
should have at least 6 years’ work experience as an Assistant
Health Inspector in any other organisation. Assessed potential
and ability to manage staff and resources.
Salary: HW05 $21,161 - $27,857
HOSPITAL SUPPORT SERVICES
463/2012, 464/2012 - FOREMAN [2 POSTS] - CWM HOSPITAL,
- LAUTOKA HOSPITAL
Responsible to their respective Hospital Administrators through
Responsible to their respective Sub-Divisional Medical Officers
and the Divisional Dietician Western for the facilitation,
coordination, Planning and implementation of Dietetics and
Nutrition program in their respective Sub-division. The incumbent
is to ensure the provision of Dietetics and Nutrition services in
their respective Hospitals as well as provide sound advice on
dietetics and nutrition issues to inpatients as well as referred
outpatients. The incumbent may also be required to conduct
awareness to the community on relevant issues pertaining to
dietetics and nutrition.
Qualification: A Diploma in Dietetics & PH Nutrition from Fiji
School of Medicine or equivalent qualification.
Salary: HW06 $12,666 - $19,836
471/2012 - CONSULTANT [DIVISIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER,
WESTERN]
Responsible to the Deputy Secretary Public Health for the
supervision and management of the medical components of
public health services in the sub – divisions to ensure efficient
and effective delivery of medical allied health services within
the determined budget parameters, and contributing to the
overall Community Health strategic planning as a member of the
Executive management group. The incumbent is responsible for
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the preparation of the Division’s Community Health Master Plan;
provide advice on workforce planning, educational initiatives,
medical practice and appropriate legislation as required; plan, co
– ordinate and direct major projects and develop short term and
long term strategic plans for medical and allied health services;
ensure that the disaster plan for each sub – divisional hospital
is reviewed and updated annually; support, co – ordinate,
monitor and evaluate the activities of all medical and allied
health services in the division. The incumbent is expected to
promote a quality customer service approach and ensure that
Health Service Management Standards, Quality Assurance and
other management activities are operational and monitored in
the sub – divisional hospitals; conduct and facilitate an ongoing
medical and management/administrative training programme for
all professionals, or other staff reporting to the CMO. Ensure that
all medical and allied health staff in the sub – divisional hospitals
is appropriately instructed on the requirement for confidentiality.
Qualification: Registered Specialist in the Specialist Roll in
the Fiji Medical Council Register. Perceived ability to operate
as the top specialist in an area of medicine. Consistently good
peer assessment and ability to supervise staff. Must have
demonstrated intellectual capacity, drive, determination and flair
in
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essential. Ability to contribute at supervisory level and to manage
staff and resources.
Salary: NU04 $20,819 - $23,916
476/2012 - SENIOR HEALTH SISTER [BA HEALTH CENTRE]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer, Ba 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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least two [2]
to three [3] years successful experience at NU05 level. Officer/
Appointee should be Registered as a General Nurse under the
Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board. For Senior
Health Sister posts, Certificates in both Midwifery and Public
Health are essential with at least five [5] years’ experience in
Public Health. For Senior Sister posts in specialised area,
a minimum of five [5] years’ experience in that discipline is
essential. Ability to contribute at supervisory level and to manage
staff and resources.
Salary: NU04 $20,819 - $23,916
Salary: MD01 $61,122 - $78,006
477/2012 - SISTER [BA MISSION HOSPITAL]
472/2012 - PRINCIPAL MEDICAL OFFICER [NADI HOSPITAL]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Ba through the
Senior Sister, Ba Mission Hospital for planning , organization,
management and supervision of nursing duties in the hospital.
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.
Responsible to the Divisional Medical Officer Western for the
efficient day to day operations of the Nadi Subdivision through
provision of clinical services at Nadi Hospital and the provision
of community & public health services in Nadi sub-division.
As Head of the Subdivision, the incumbent will be required to
provide directions and assistance on the implementation of
health strategies in Nadi Subdivision as outlined in the Western
Division Business Plan and Ministry of Health Corporate Plan.
The incumbent as the Accounting Head of the Subdivision, he/
she will be required to monitor and control budget expenditure of
the Subdivision. Duties include general clinical work, supervision
of staff and support services to the Divisional Medical Officer
Western as required.
Qualification: A recognised post graduate diploma in the
relevant specialist field of medicine. A person of high calibre.
Serving officers should serve at least 2 years in the Senior
Medical Officer grade in the same field of medicine. Non-serving
applicants should have at least 2 years relevant skills and
experience in this particular field of medicine. Ability to manage
staff and physical resources.
Salary: MD03 $46,779 - $58,761
473/2012 - PRINCIPAL MEDICAL OFFICER [SIGATOKA
HOSPITAL]
Responsible to the Divisional Medical Officer Western for
the efficient day to day operations of the Nadroga/Navosa
Subdivision through provision of clinical services at Sigatoka
Hospital and the provision of community & public health services
in Nadroga/Navosa sub-division. As Head of the Subdivision, the
incumbent will be required to provide directions and assistance
on the implementation of health strategies in Nadroga/Navosa
Subdivision as outlined in the Western Division Business Plan
and Ministry of Health Corporate Plan. The incumbent as the
Accounting Head of the Subdivision, he/she will be required
to monitor and control budget expenditure of the Subdivision.
Duties include general clinical work, supervision of staff and
support services to the Divisional Medical Officer Western as
required.
Qualification: A recognised post graduate diploma in the
relevant specialist field of medicine. A person of high calibre.
Serving officers should serve at least 2 years in the Senior
Medical Officer grade in the same field of medicine. Non-serving
applicants should have at least 2 years relevant skills and
experience in this particular field of medicine. Ability to manage
staff and physical resources.
Salary: MD03 $46,779 - $58,761
474/2012 - SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER [NAMAKA HEALTH
CENTRE]
Responsible to the Divisional Medical Officer Western through
the Sub-Divisional Medical Officer, Nadi for the efficient day-today operation of the Namaka Health Center. The incumbent is
responsible for the management, supervision, facilitating and
monitoring of the implementation of all necessary health care
services delivered and other health activities carried out in the
communities in Nadi, Nadi International Airport as outlined in
the Nadi Sub-divisional Business Plan and Emergency Plan and
undertake any other duties assigned from time to time.
Qualification: Appointee should have at least 4 years post
registration (Part I) experience in this particular field of medicine.
Assessed potential and ability in performance of the role of
Medical Officer.
Salary: MD04 $34,824 - $41,107
475/2012 - SENIOR SISTER [TAVUA]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer, Tavua
and the Divisional Health Sister Western in the provision of
nursing clinical services at Tavua Hospital. The incumbent will
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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least two [2]
to three [3] years successful experience at NU05 level. Officer/
Appointee should be Registered as a General Nurse under the
Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board. For Senior
Health Sister posts, Certificates in both Midwifery and Public
Health are essential with at least five [5] years’ experience in
Public Health. For Senior Sister posts in specialised area,
a minimum of five [5] years’ experience in that discipline is
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Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least five
[5] years’ post registration experience. Officer/Appointee should
have served as a Staff Nurse and Registered as a General Nurse
under the Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board.
Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential
for Health Sister post, the latter is essential for Maternity Sister
posts. For posts in specialised area; a minimum of three [3]
years’ successful experience in that discipline is essential. Ability
to supervise staff and manage resources.
Salary: NU05 $17,945 - $20,950
478/2012, 479/2012 - SISTER [RAKIRAKI HOSPITAL] - 2
POSTS
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Ra through
the Senior Sister, Rakiraki 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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least five
[5] years’ post registration experience. Officer/Appointee should
have served as a Staff Nurse and Registered as a General Nurse
under the Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board.
Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential
for Health Sister post, the latter is essential for Maternity Sister
posts. For posts in specialised area; a minimum of three [3]
years’ successful experience in that discipline is essential. Ability
to supervise staff and manage resources.
Salary: NU05 $17,945 - $20,950
480/2012, 481/2012 - SISTER [2 POSTS], NADI HOSPITAL
-WARD SISTER, ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY DEPT
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Nadi through
the Senior Sister, Nadi Hospital for planning , organization,
management and supervision of nursing duties in the hospital
wards 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: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and at least five
[5] years’ post registration experience. Officer/Appointee should
have served as a Staff Nurse and Registered as a General Nurse
under the Fiji Nurses Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Board.
Certificate in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery is essential
for Health Sister post, the latter is essential for Maternity Sister
posts. For posts in specialised area; a minimum of three [3]
years’ successful experience in that discipline is essential. Ability
to supervise staff and manage resources.
Salary: NU05 $17,945 - $20,950
482/2012, 483/2012, 484/2012, 485/2012 - PHARMACY
ASSISTANT [4 POSTS] -TAVUA HOSPITAL, SIGATOKA
HOSPITAL, NAILAGA HEALTH CENTRE, BALEVUTO
HEALTH CENTRE
Responsible to their respective Medical Officer In Charge
and Supervising Pharmacy Technician for the provision of
pharmaceutical services required in their respective stations.
Duties include outpatient services in assisting the Pharmacist in
the dispensing of drugs; ensure the prompt distribution of imprest
of stock of pharmaceuticals of the hospital under the directions
of a supervisor; check pharmacy store and ensure the proper
custody of pharmaceutical within the stores section; assist in
manufacturing, in the preparation of disinfectants and antiseptics
for ward supply. The incumbent is to ensure that all activities
undertaken comply with relevant policies and procedures of the
department.
Qualification: Recognised Diploma in Pharmaceutical
Technology or a Pass in Fiji Seventh Form Examination, English
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and Chemistry with another science subject.
Salary: PH05 $8,211 - $12,430
486/2012 - EXECUITVE OFFICER - NADI HOSPITAL
Responsible to the Sub-Divisional Medical Officer Nadi and
Senior Administrative Officer, Western Health Services for the
provision of corporate services in Nadi Subdivision. Duties include
general administration and supervision of corporate services
including human resource management, finance management
and asset management. Human Resource Management duties
include supervision of staff, organizing training, processing
of leave, organizing duty roster for government wage earners
and submission of establishment & absence returns. Finance
Management duties include supervising Clerical Officer on
accounting duties performed, approve purchases in absence
of SDMO, verify & certify commitment & expenditure return for
budget control. Asset Management duties include conducting
of Board of Survey, control maintenance and movement of
transport including up keep of vehicle logbooks and running
sheets, organize maintenance of equipment [technical & nontechnical] and organize & supervise infrastructure maintenance
work required. The incumbent is also required to provide
administrative advice to the SDMO as well as other Technical
Staff.
Qualification: A Diploma in Management & Public
Administration, Business Administration or equivalent from a
recognised institution with relevant work experience. Computing
skill/Literacy in computing applications and sound industry
knowledge are preferred. A pass in Service Examinations H (1),
H (2) & S is advantageous.
Salary: SS04 $16,160 - $20,619
487/2012 - CLERICAL OFFICER [BA MISSION HOSPITAL]
Responsible to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer Ba through
the Executive Officer for the finance work required in Ba
Subdivision. Duties include processing of wages, maintaining
Vote Book, reconciliation of accounts and wages, processing of
payment of goods and services, maintenance of imprest account
and its replenishment, preparation of commitment/ expenditure
return, establishment and absence return for the Ba Subdivision;
ordering & issuing of stores, ration and stationeries; and carrying
out of Board of Survey for Nursing Station and Health Centres
in Ba Subdivision.
Qualification: A pass in Fiji Seventh Form Examination [FSFE]
or equivalent.
Salary: SS05 $8,335 - $15,451
488/2012 - CLERICAL OFFICER [GENERAL SERVICES]
Responsible to the Senior Administrative Officer, Western Health
Services through the Executive Officer [EO] for the duties required
of the position. Duties include attending to clerical work required
for urgent & minor maintenance of health facilities through
receiving complaints from Sub-divisions, arrange addressing of
the complaints in liaison with EO, maintain Register for Urgent
Maintenance and Repairs & obtain quotations if required;
provide assistance to EO on major maintenance work required
in the Division; maintain Register for Institutional & Pool Staff
Quarters and arrange for occupation & vacation of quarters; and
arrange repair, maintenance and servicing of Medical Boats,
maintain Register for all Medical Boats and facilitate bookings
on use of the Boats.
Qualification: A pass in Fiji Seventh Form Examination [FSFE]
or equivalent.
Salary: SS05 $8,335 - $15,451
Applications on completed GP 142 Form for the following
posts should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Primary Industries
Private Mail Bag
Raiwaqa
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
489/2012 - PRINCIPAL ECONOMIC PLANNING OFFICER
[AG TRADE]
Responsible to the Chief Economist in the coordination and
preparation of the agricultural statistical programs in terms of
undertaking agricultural census/surveys on an annual basis
to assess the performance of the agriculture sector. Delegate
agriculture statistical activities to the national data team on the
collation, compilation and processing of food and agricultural
related information using specific data processing software
and producing reports to the management and the national
steering committee on domestic agricultural status at Divisional,
Provincial and Locality levels. Establish a national database and
prepare quarterly progress reports highlighting the performance
of the
agriculture sector. Conduct in-house training programs for the
enumerators.
Qualification: A relevant Postgraduate Diploma and a Good
Degree in Economics or Agricultural Economics or equivalent
from a recognised institution. An officer of higher caliber. He/She
should have relevant work experience and the 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 $36,530 - $46,130
490/2012 - SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Responsible to the Principal Administrative Officer for the
recruitment of all established staff, local and overseas contract
officers. The officer will also be responsible for the Post
Processing Unit for the vetting of Advertisement in relation to
vacancies, facilitating Interviews, and act as Desk officer to the
Department’s Staff Board. He/She promulgates staff board
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decisions in respect of appointments, promotions, transfers and posting of established staff.
Responsible for the Management of Staff Establishment and P2P monthly submission to
PSC. Responsible for all Temporary appointments (Estab) up to Principal Agricultural Officer
(PR01) level and equivalent. Responsible for permanent and temporary appointments for all
unestablished staff. Verification of all acting appointments. Appointment of all local/overseas
contract officers. Overall supervision of staff in the Personnel, Training, Leave and Registry
Section.
Qualification: An Undergraduate Degree in Management & Public Administration, Business
Administration or equivalent from a recognised institution with relevant work experience.
Computing skill/Literacy in computing applications and sound industry knowledge are
preferred.
Salary: SS02 $26,845 - $34,149
491/2012 - EXECUTIVE OFFICER [PERSONNEL]
Overall Supervision of the leave section, prompt processing of all resignations, retirements
and gratuity for established and unestablished staff. Liaise with PSC on appt. & resignations
within the common cadre posts & to ensure that the Staff Establishment Register is maintained
at all times. Deal with all issues relating to employees in liaison with the Divisions including
promulgation of the appointments. Responsible for the fortnightly collection and reconciliation
of the Salary Staff Report and rectify and anomalies. Assist AO (PPU) in the compilation of
the staff board submission. Attend to other duties that may from time to time allocated by
Management.
Qualification: A Diploma in Management & Public Administration, Business Administration
or equivalent from a recognised institution with relevant work experience. Computing skill/
Literacy in computing applications and sound industry knowledge are preferred. A pass in
Service Examinations H (1), H (2) & S is advantageous.
Salary: SS04 $16,160 - $20,619
492/2012, 493/2012, 494/2012, 495/2012 - CLERICAL OFFICER [4 POSTS] - TAVEUNI,
NAWAICOBA, LABASA, KRS
Responsible to the Director through the Executive Officer for ensuring vote book is updates
and reconciled for all commitments. Responsible for timely payment, preparation of COGS
LPO as required. Prepares GWE wages and maintaining their personal files. Safe custody
of cash and cheques, distribution, control and monitoring of funds and ensures effective leave
management for staff. Assists in the effective administration within area of responsibility.
Qualification: A pass in Fiji Seventh Form Examination [FSFE] or equivalent.
Salary: SS05 $8,335 - $15,451
Applications on completed GP 142 Form for the following posts should be addressed
to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Public Enterprises, Communications, Civil Aviation and Tourism
P O Box 2278
Government Building
Suva
496/2012 - ECONOMIC PLANNING OFFICER
The position reports to the Senior Economic Planning officer in effectively coordinating the
implementation of reorganization and restructuring programmes relating to Public Sector
Reform. Gather information for entities declared as Re-organization Enterprises and
prepare preliminary reports. Secretariat of Task Forces or Charter preparation Committees
established for the Reorganization of entities. Prepare other meeting reports and briefs, and
assist in preparations of papers as and when required. Assist in the preparation of cabinet
papers. Conduct research and consultation in formulating policy documents for public
enterprises and cabinet papers for the same.
Qualification: A good Degree in Economics or equivalent from a recognised institution.
Salary: SS03 $20,945 - $26,770
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: [email protected] or telephone Mrs Salote K Caginiwai
on 3314588 ext 238 of the Public Service Commission.
CLOSING DATE: 14 days from 15th of March, 2012/the date of
the Fiji Public Service Official Circular.
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 

 
  
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 
 
      
      
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 
 
| 
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 
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
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
hony dy\gy
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   
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 
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
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 
y

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    


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    


   

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    

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    
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
t5[    
n 
k
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   8h i
  
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March 11, 2012
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   
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
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 
 
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 
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
 
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
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
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
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


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
Ey\
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



 

sy E
  





 

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 


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

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
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
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



 


x
q 



>>

 
 ,

 
q
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
>>




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
>->y 


 
 
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
 q

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>
 ky 
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
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
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
>y
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

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>
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
" 
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  

q 
 
  
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 
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 q>   
 
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    
    ] 
 I 
ty  
 
] 
q>
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> 
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' 
      
   
 
       
       
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 
 
  
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y\ 
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
 
o 
 
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  
        
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 
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FIJI FOCUS
Tavo na
tabana
ni bole
veiqaravi
SA tavoca na Prime Minister
o Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama
edua na tabana vou ni Bole
Cakacaka se Fiji Volunteer
Scheme ka namaki mera
na digitaki kina e 100 na
lewenivanua ena yabaki oqo.
O ira na laki cakacaka
vaka volunteer oqo era na
digitaki kina o ira na sega tu
ni cakacaka ka ra rawata mai
eso na koroi mai na Univesiti
kei ira era sa cegu mai na
cakacaka.
Sa vakarautaka kina na
Matanitu e $400,000 me na
tekivu kina na tabana vou
oqo ka na vakarurugi mai
na Matabose ni Cakacaka
vakamatanitu (PSC).
E na kena mai tavo
oqo e vakaraitaka kina
o Bainimarama na nona
vakavinavinaka talega ki na
vei soqosoqo ni volunteer
mai vanua tani ka ra dau cau
tiko mai ki na noda vanua.
A vakavinavinaka o
Bainimarama vei ira na
isoqosoqo ni volunteer
ena noda vanua me vaka
ni sa balavu na gauna era
veiqaravi tu mai kina.
Kaya na Vunivola Tudei
ni PSC o Parmesh Chand
ni Fiji Volunteer Scheme
ena wase vakatolu na kena
veiqaravi.
“Kena imatai o ira na
vakaroi mai na Univesiti ka
ra sega tu ni cakacaka, ikarua
o ira na sa vakacegu mai na
nodra cakacaka (retirees) kei
ira era na via laki veiqaravi
vaka volunteer kina veivanua
ena Pasifika,” a kaya o
Chand.
O ira na laki lewena na
Fiji Volunteer Scheme me
tiko nodra yabaki ni bula ena
maliwa ni 25 ki na 70.
E tiko talega
ena Minisitiri ni
Veivakacakacakataki e
dua na tabana ka kilai me
National Employment Centre
(NEC) ka dau qaravi ira na
sega tu ni cakacaka.
E vakaraitaka talega
na kena iliuliu o Vilimone
Baledrokadroka ni ratou na
cau talega na NEC ena kena
vakatawani yani na 100 na
tamata era vinakati tiko mera
curu ki na Fiji Volunteer
Scheme ena yabaki oqo.
E rau sa musuka vata na keke ni tavo ni Fiji Volunteer Scheme na iliuliu ni matanitu o Josaia Voreqe
Bainimarama kei na Minisita ni Veimaliwai Vakacakacaka o Jone Usamate.
Cavu isausau o Sigatoka ena
mareqeti ni veikabula
SA ma kena isevu ni tauni e Viti o
Sigatoka me kacivaka raraba nona sega
ni duavata ena kena vakayagataki na taga
palasitika.
E na macawa sa oti, sa mai tavoca
kina na Minisita ni Veikorovakavalagi
kei Veikatuwavoliti keda o Samuela
Saumatua (Taba imatau) na ka e
vakatokai me ‘No Plastic - That’s
Fantastic Campaign’.
“Sa tekivu qoka ena tauni o Sigatoka
kau na vinakata me ra na qai laki tavo
talega ki na vo ni veitauni kei na siti ni
noda vanua,” a kaya o Saumatua.
Kaya o Saumatua ni sa kilai levu
tu e vuravura na vakacaca e dau kauta mai na taga
palasitika ni vakadukara na veisaqata ka laki vakavu
leqa talega ki na ika kei na veikabula e wasawasa.
“E bulu mada ga na taga palasitika ena rawa ni oti
e 1000 na yabaki me qai vuca,” a kaya o Saumatua.
A vakayacori na soqo ni kena tavo oqo ena otela
na Outrigger on the Lagoon ena baravi kei Sigatoka.
Kaya na manidia ni Outrigger o Peter Hopgood
ni sa tekivu me dau soli tiko vei ira na
vulagi yani ki na nodratou otela na kato
ni volivoli se shopping bag.
“E sa na vakasalataki ira talega
na veikabani se sitoa mai Sigataka na
Matabose ni tauni mai kea mera kua ni
solia na taga palasitika ka tukuna vei
ira na dau volivoli mera kauta tiko mai
nodra kato ni volivoli,” a kaya o Peter.
E na vakayacora talega na isoqosoqo
ni otela ena baravi mai Sigatoka edua na
veisisivi droini vei ira na gonevuli ena
yasana o Nadroga me baleta na rerevaki
ni palasitika.
E kilai ena vakadidike sa vakayacori
ni dua na iwase ni vurevure ni kaukauwa (energy)
levu e dau vakayagataki talega ena kena dau buli na
palasitika.
Ni kama e dau ceburaka ki macawa na cagi duka
ka vakadukadukalitaka na maliwa lala.
Me vaka sa tabaki toka mai cake e vakaleqai ira
talega na ika ni wasawasa ni ra dau tiloma sera coko
kina ka laki vakavuna sara nodra mate.
Sotavi na leqa ni
wai mai Matacula
E vakaraitaka na turaga ni koro mai
Matacula e Tailevu, o Timoci Naiduki
ni sa oti vinaka oqo e 40 na yabaki
na nodra dau kerekere tiko ki na
veimatanitu me ra vukei mai na leqa
ni wai.
E kaya ni vuqa era sa leqa yani,
ia, era sa marau ni sa mai sotava na
nodra gagadre na matanitu veiqaravi
tiko ena gauna oqo.
Sa mai tekivutaki ena va na
macawa sa oti na tara ni dua na
ivakaso ni wai se reservoir kei na
dua na ipamu ni wai mai Viwa me
vakadeitaka na kena yacovi ira yani
na wai.
Kaya o Naiduki ni dina ni levu
vei ira na veivale e kea era vaka
taqe ni wai lelevu, ia, ni dau yaco na
draki mamaca se dravuisiga, e ra dau
taubaletaka na 400 na mita me ra laki
taki wai ki na dua tale na koro.
E kaya ni oqo e dua na dredre era
sotava tu mai na marama ena vuku
ni kena dau vinakati me caka na
savasava.
Kaya o Masimino Raga na turaga
ka liutaka tiko na cakacaka oqo ni
ratou lewe 10 taucoko na nona itokani
mai na tabana ni wai eratou sa qarava
tiko na cakacaka mai Matacula.
“E na gauna oqo sa toso vinaka
tiko na cakacakataki ni medra wai ni
gunu na lewe ni koro mai Matacula
ka sivia na 40 na pasede na cakacaka
sa qaravi oti,” a kaya Raga.
E kuria o Raga ni isau taucoko
ni cakacaka ka qaravi tiko qoka mai
Matacula e $300,000.
E na yabaki sa oti eratou a laki
sikova kina na koro o Matacula na
tabana ni wai se Water Authority of
Fiji (WAF).
“Keitou mai veitalanoa kina
kei ira na qase ni koro oqo kara
vakaraitaka kina na nodra gagadre
me baleta na vakavinakataki ni medra
wai ni gunu,” a kaya o Raga.
Vakatorocaketaki na susu ika mai Vitawa
ENA macawa sa dromu, era a talaci
mai na koro o Vitawa mai Rakiraki,
Ra e 11 na mata mai na Pasifika ni
mai cava e dua na vuli siga walu (8)
ni susu ika (yawa) ka vakarautaka
na matanitu o Viti me baleti ira na
vakailesilesi ni tabana ni Qoli e Viti.
Na ituvatuva a navuca taumada
me baleti ira ga na ivakalesilesi
e Viti, ka sa mani nanumi ni na
yaga kevaka era sureti talega na
March 11, 2012
veimatanitu ena Pasifika.
Na vakadidike e vakayacora
na matanitu ena ika oqo na Yawa e
kunei ni tiko na kawa ni ika oqo ena
baravi ni vua-i-ra ni yanuyanu o Viti
Levu kei Vanua Levu.
Ena rua na yabaki sa oti, sa dabe
kina mai Vitawa edua na vanua
ni susu Yawa ka vakailavotaka
na matanitu o Javani se na JICA
(Japanese International Corporation
Agency) me vaka ni kune tiko mai
kea na ika oqo.
Na vuli oqo era lewena talega
na kena dau ena susu ika mai Esia
ena nodra mai soli itukutuku ena
ivakarau ni susu ika me vaka era sa
vakaduri bisinisi tu kina.
E vakaitavi tale ga na vuli
oqo na Secretariat of the Pacific
Community (SPC) kei na Univesiti
ni Ceva (USP) ena ivakasala kei
na itukutuku ni vakadidike sa
vakadinadinataki oti tu.
Eratou a vakaraitaka na
vakailesilesi ni matanitu na Marshall
Islands ni Yawa e baca uasivi ni
qoli tuna ena noda wasawasa vakaPasifika ka sa koto na nodratou
kerekere me ratou volia e rauta ni
10 na tani na Yawa e susu tiko mai
Vitawa.
E vakadinadinataki ena vuli oqo
na nodra kauwai na veimatanitu ena
Pasifika ena vuku ni ika oqo, ka ra
gole mai mera mai raica e Vitawa
na kena ivalavala ni susugi, na
kena dau tagavi mai wasawasa bula
kei na kena kau mai ki vanua me
mai kina me yacova sara na kena
volitaki.
Era sa rawa ilavo sara tiko
na lewe ni koro mai Vitawa ena
veivakatorocaketaki oqo.
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Tekivu
teivaki
tale na
paini
SA vakanamata tiko na kabani
na Fiji Pine Limited ena kena
teivaki tale e 1.5 na milioni na
itei ni paini en yabaki oqo. Na
veivakadeitaki oqo e yavutaki
ena nodratou sa vakadonuya
na itaukei ni qele na kena
lisitaki e rauta ni 4000 na
ekatea na nodratou qele me
teivaki kina na paini.
Oya na mataqali erua o
Botelaki kei Tirivi – ka ratou
taukena na qele e Vakabuli.
Era sa teivaka oti na lewe
ni mataivalu kei ira na gone
ena vanua ni veivakarautaki
mai Natabua e sivia ni 100 na
udolu na itei ni paini.
Oqo na vanua era sa lala
me rauta ni 15 na yabaki
ena kena sa mai cava na lisi
ka sega ni vakadonui me
vakavoui tale mai vei iratou
na itaukei ni qele.
Sa dua na
vakamaumautaki qele kei na
gauna vei iratou na itaukei
ni qele ni ratou sega ni
cakacakataka rawa ena gauna
e mai suka kina na qele oqo.
Ia, ena sasaga ni matanitu
kei na Fiji Pine sa ratou
uqeti tale na itaukei ni qele
ena kena vakayagataki na
nodratou qele me ivurevure ni
rawa-ka.
Era dau yadra vakamataka
lailai na cauravou ka ra tekivu
ena 5 na kaloko ena teitei ni
se malumu na draki ka ra qai
dau cegu mai ena 9 na kaloko
me ra mai katalau.
Sa tauca tiko nodra vosa ni vakavinavinaka kei na veivakayaloqaqataki vei ira na lewe ni mataivalu kei ira na
cauravou era tiko ena vanua ni veivakarautaki mai Natabua na iliuliu ni matanitu o Josaia Voreqe Bainimara ena
vuku ni tavi ni tei paini era sa qarava tiko.
Era tekivu tale ena 10 na
kaloko, vakasigalevu ena dua
na kaloko, tomani tale ena
rua me yacova na veimama ni
tolu, dua na cegu lailai, tekivu
tale ka qai suka vakadua ena
lima na kaloko ena yakavi.
Sa rairai totoka sara mai
na veidelana era a sega tu ni
tei ena kena sa vakaisulutaki
tale mai oqo ena itei vou ni
paini.
A veisiko na Prime
Minister vei ira na cauravou
ena macawa rua sa oti ka laki
vosa ni veivakayaloqaqataki
vei ira ena itavi levu era sa
cau tiko kina tiko ena kena
tarai cake edua na Viti vinaka.
E vakavinavinakataki
ira tale ga na cauravou era
vakarautaki tiko e Natabua
ena veitokoni ni cakacaka era
sa mai qarava ena vuku ni
matanitu ena kena teivaki na
vanua.
E vakayaloqaqataki ira
na cauravou o Bainimarama
me vaka ni vakanuinui tu na
matanitu vei ira ena vuku ni
itavi kei na kena tarai cake na
bula vaka iyau ni matanitu.
Tauri vola na marama ena bisinisi lalai
ERA a tauri ivola ni vuli bisinisi
lalai (small business training) e 26
na marama ni koro o Vuniniudrovu
ena yasana o Naitasiri ena macawa
sa oti.
Oya ni mai cava e dua na
macawa ni vuli bisinisi lalai ka
vakarautaka na tabana ni vuli
bisinisi ni CATD mai Nadave ka
veitokoni kina na South Pacific
Business Development (SPBD).
Na SPBD ena solia ki vei ira na
marama tauri ivola e tauya $1000
mera tauyavutaka kina nodra
bisinisi lalai ka ra qai sausaumi
lesu tiko ki na SPBD.
“E liu o ni dau lako ki na baqe,
ia, ni kua sa lako mai vei kemuni
na baqe, o keitou na SPBD keitou
sa na cakava na ka era dau cakava
na baqe,” a kaya na Manidia ni
SPBD e Viti o Elirico Munoz.
“Ena gauna oqo e 14,000
na marama mai Samoa, eso mai
Tonga ka kena ikatolu ni vanua me
keitou mai veivuke kina ena nodra
tauyavu bisinisi na marama o Viti,”
a kaya o Munoz.
E walu taucoko na koro mai
Naitasiri e laki caka kina na vuli
bisinisi lailai ka sa isevu ni tauri
ivola (graduation) o ira na marama
ni Vuniniudrovu and yavusa o
vakaturaga o Calia.
Na SPBD e sega ni veiqaravi
vei kemuni na turaga e veiqaravi
sara ga baleti ira na marama kei na
nodra rawa ni cau ena bula vinaka
ni nodra vuvale.
Dua na inaki levu ni veitokoni
vakailavo ni ilavo nei SPBD
ena tauyavu ni nodra bisinisi
lalai na marama sa ikoya me ra
rawaka vakailavo ka vukea na
vakalailaitaki ni bula dravudravua
ena noda vei koro.
Vakavinavinaka na Manidia
ni Vuli Bisinisi mai na CATD o
Aporosa Vuinakelo ki vei ira na
lewenivanua, turaga kei na marama
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mai Vuniniudrovu.
“Au vakavinavinaka talega vei
kemuni na marama ena nomuni
vosota na dua na macawa ni vuli
bisinisi lalai baleta ni o kemuni ga
ni na vakaila na kena vinaka ena
veigauna vinaka toso ni nomuni
bisinisi sa tu ki liu,” a kaya o
Vuinakelo. Vakvinavinaka talega
o Vuinakelo ki na SPBD ena nona
nanuma me mai sema kei na CATD
me rawata kina na inaki ni nodra
vakabulabulataki vakailavo na
marama.
“E walu taucoko na koro keitou
caka vuli ni bisinisi lalai tiko kina
kei na SPBD ena loma ni yasana
o Naitasiri, sai matai ni koro mera
tauri ivola oqo o Vuniniudrovu,” a
kaya o Vuinakelo.
Vakasalataki ira na marama o
bisinisi lalai oqo na SPBD ena
vei macawa rua me ratou laki soli
vakasala ka raica na ituvaki ni
bisinisi era sa dui rawata tiko na
marama e ra sa tauri ivola oti.
E ratou na dolava talega na
SPBD e dua na sala ni maroroi
ilavo vei ira na marama ka rawa ni
dola kina nodra ivola ni ilavo ena
dua na saqa moli. Kaya Losana
Nagonevulavula na iliuliu ni
marama mai Vuniniudrovu ni ra
taleitaka vakalevu na marama na
vuli ni bisinisi lalai ka sa mai tauri
na kena ivola oqo.
“Sa maleka sara ga na vuli
qoka ni keimami sa qai kila na
marama ni sa rawa ni keimami
tauyavutaka neimami bisinisi
lalai, mai na veika keimami sa kila
rawa tu me vaka na vavi icoi ni ti,
volitaki kakana,
“Eso era sa vinakata mera susu
toa kei na susu vuaka sa maleka
dina,” a kaya o Gonevulavula.
Vuabale talega na marau nei
koya na iliuliu ni Yavusa Calia
e Vuniniudrovu o Savenaca
Duituraga.
“Taumada na vakamalemaleka
levu vua na Kalou,
vakamalemaleka talega ki na
CATD kei na SPBD ena kena mai
yavalati nodra rai na marama mera
raica vakayalomatua na nodra dui
bisinisi lalai,” a kaya o Duituraga.
Na bisinisi lalai oqo ena
vakalailaitaka na bula dravudravua
ka volai koto ena Yavutu ni Veisau
kei na Toso ki Liu (Charter) ena
duru naba lima.
Vuinakelo ni ra san a ivakaraitaki
(role model) ki vei ira na vo ni
marama ena loma ni yasana.
“Sa dodonu ena gauna oqo
me sa veisau na rai, veisau na
vakanananu, tauri dei na lawa ni
bisinisi ka me na yaga ena kena
vakavinakataki na bula ka kau
laivi na dravudravua,” a kaya o
Vuinakelo.
E ratou na dau veisiko tiko
yani ki vei ira na marama vakacici
q TABA E CAKE: O ira na
marama ni Vuniniudrovu ena
siga ni nodra tauri sitivikiti ni
bisinisi lalai.
TABA E RA: Sa vakamacala
tiko o Eliricio Munoz mai na
SPBD vei ira na lewenivanua.
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Vukei
nodra
bisinisi na
marama
Na vakatulewa
ni Bose Yaco
SA vakadonuya na Bose Yaco
na volai ni lawa (decree)
baleta nodra veiqaravi na
kena dau ena dikevi ni yaloka
ni matada se o ira na vuniwai
ni mata.
Na lawa oqo ena kilai me
Optometrist Decree
Yavutaki na lewa ni Bose
Yaco oqo ena vakatutu nei Dr
Neil Sharma na minisita ni bula.
Kaya na minisita ni gauna
sa na vakayagataki kina na lawa
vou oqo sa na tarova nodra
cakacaka vakailoa na vuniwai
ni mata ka vakarawarawataka
talega nodra rejisitataki
taumada.
Sa na vakadeitaka
talega ni tiko sara e cake na
ivakatagedegede ni qaravi ni
mata e Viti.
Ni volai oti ga na lawa oqo
e sa na kau cake tale mai ki na
Bose Yaco me mai vakadeitaki
kina na kena vakayagtaki.
SA vakadonuya na Bose Yaco
na kena veisautaki eso na tiki
ni lawa baleta na qaravi ni
noda veivalenibula, Valeniwai
kei na Matabose ni Veisiko.
Sa vakadonuya na Bose
Yaco na kena veisautaki e so na
tiki ni lawa oqo.
Na lawa oqo e solia na
kaukauwa ki na matabose ni
veisiko na kaukauwa vakalawa
ena wase 8,9 kei na 10.
E volai ena lawa oqo ni
itavi ni matabose ni veisiko me
ratou dau sikova na veivanua
kece ni veiqarvi baleta na vale
ni bula kei na vale ni wai se
vanua ni veiqaravi ni nasi ka
laki dikeva talega na ivola ni
nodra cakacaka ka vola na veika
era nanuma ena veika era raica
ena ivola ni veisiko ka vakau
e dua na kena ilavelave vua na
minisita ni bula.
Kaya na minisita ni
matabose ni veisiko e sega ni
se tiko kece vua na kaukauwa
baleta na itavi e soli vei ratou.
E kaya ni veisau ena
caka oqo ena rawa kina ki
na matabose ni veisiko me
vakaitavi talega ena veika baleta
na cicivakai (administration) ni
veiqaravi ni veivalenibula, na
kena vakavinakataki kei na kena
vakaiyayataki.
“Sa na rawa talega kin
a matabose ni veisiko me
vakaitavi ena kena valuti na
mate surety kei na mate dewa,”
a kaya o Dr Sharma.
Ni vakavinakataki oti na
veitikina oya esa na kau cake
tale mai ki na Bose Yaco me
mai vakadonuya yani na kena
vakayagataki.
SA toso tikoga na veivuke
ni Tabacakacaka ni Bula
Raraba, Marama kei na
Valuti ni Bula Dravudravua
ena nodra vukei na
veisoqosoqo ni marama ena
noda vanua.
Oqo ena nodra uqeti me
ra rawa ni ivurevure ni bula
vakailavo ki na nodra vuvale
kei na nodra veikoro.
A sikova na koro o
Naisogovau mai Tailevu na
Minisita ni Bula Raraba kei
na Marama o Dr Jiko Luveni
ka sa mau kina na kena rawa
ni ra vukei na marama ena
kena duri e dua nodra bisinisi
ni susu toa.
Kaya o Dr Luveni ni
ra na vukei na marama ni
Naisogovau ena ruku ni
Livelihood Program me
tauyavutaki kina nodra
bisinisi ni susu toa ka okati
ena Womens Plan of Action
(2010 ki na 2019).
Era kerea na marama
ni Naisogovau mera vukei
baleta ni sa tiko rawa edua
na nodra ilavo ka ra kerea
na ivakasala me rawa ni
vakayagataki vinaka kina ia
me vakayagataki ena dua na
bisinisi e rawa ni ra qarava
vakavinaka.
Tiko na kauwai ena
tubu ni bukete dole
E rau sa takosova tiko oqo edua na veitamani mai na koro o Naviyago na
ikawakawa ka sa tara vou tale ni oti na waluvu.
Daumaka na totolo ni vakacoko
NA koro o Vitogo kei Naviayago mai
Lautoka e rau sa bau vakila na revurevu
ni waluvu ena vula sa oti mai na yasayasa
vaka-Ra.
E koto edua na ikawakawa e
semati rau na koro erua oqo ka ra dau
vakayagataka na lewenivanua mera
takoso kina mai Naviayago ki Vitogo
ni ra dau gole ki Lautoka ena vuku ni
cakacaka se ki vuli vei ira na gonevuli.
E rauta ni 300 na lewenivanua era
vakayagataka tiko na ikawakawa oqo ena
veisiga. Ena vuku ni tikina oqo, a sasaga
sara kina vakaukauwa na matanitu ena
nona vakatotolotaka na vakalesui ni nodra
veitosoyaki na lewenivanua e Naviyago
ena kena tara na ikawakawa oqo ena loma
ni macawa sa oti.
Ena gauna a ramusu kina na
ikawakawa oqo, a vakayagataki tiko e
dua na idini cavu mai na Tabacakacaka ni
Qoli e Lautoka mera vakaleleci tiko kina
na gonevuli.
Vakavinavinakataka na Tabacakacaka
ni Vuli e Lautoka ena nodratou veivuke
na Tabana ni Qoli ena itavi oqo ka ra
kune vakacegu tiko kina na itubutubu e
Naviayago.
Na nodratou veiqaravi na Tabana ni
Qoli e vakanamatataki ga vakalevu ena
nodra vakaleleci na gonevuli ena mataka
kei na yakavi, ia, e vagauna na nodra
qaravi na lewenivanua era veitosoyaki
ena maliwa ni koro erua.
E taura ga e dua na macawa na
vakavinakataki ni ikawakawa oqo ka sa
tekivu vakayagataki tale tiko me yacova
edaidai.
KAYA na minisita ni marama o Dr
Jiko Luveni (taba ena imatau) ni
dua tiko na sasaga levu oya na kena
vakalailaitaki se tarovi na nodra dau
bukete dole na noda gone yalewa ni
se bera na vakawati.
“Oqo e dua na leqa dina ka sa
tubu tikoga na kena iwiliwili,” a kaya
o Luveni.
“E dina ni sa vuqa ka toso tikoga
na kena vunautaki, ia, sa dodonu
me laurai talega na nodra rawa ni
cakacaka vata na vei soqosoqo ni itabagone me vukei na kena
wali na leqa oqo.”
E kuria ni kevaka e gadrevi me vakalailaitaki na leqa
oqo, sa dodonu me vakanamata kece na veiqaravi ena nodra
vakavulici na itabagone ena nodra raica vakayalomatua na
nodra bula.
“Na noqu rai mada, sa dau soli ena veigauna sa oti na
ivakasala, ia, e tubu tikoga na leqa oqo,” vakaraitaka o
Luveni.
“Sa kena ibalebale ni sa dodonu me tovolei eso na iwali
vou baleta ni da tarogi ira na itabagone ni kua, era kaya ni
ra dau vakarorogo vakalevu cake vei ira na nodra itokani
itabagone.”
Kaya o Luveni ni sa dodonu mera vakaitavi talega na
veisoqosoqo lotu ena kena tokoni na sasaga oqo, vakauasivi
ena kena vunautaki na bula savasava ni veimaliwai ni tagane
kei na yalewa.
A kuria ni dodonu me vakayagataki na veisala ni
vakauitukutuku e rawarawa ni ra raica ka taleitaka na
itabagone.
Tokoni na vuli ena soli ni sikolasivi
ENA veiyabaki, sa dau vakarautaka
na Matanitu e $25 ki na $30 na
milioni me baleta na sikolasivi
vagolei ena vuku ni vuli torocake.
E $10 na milioni e gole ki na
sikolasivi ni iTaukei ka $15 na
milioni e gole ki na sikolasivi ni
matanitu (PSC Scholarship).
E wase vaka-va na veivuke ni
sikolasivi ni matanitu, sai koya
na sikolasivi ni vuli ki vavalagi,
sikolasivi ni vuli e na noda vanua,
na veivuke vei ira era gole mai na
vuvale sega ni rawaka vakavinaka
sara kei na veivuke vei ira na
veimata tamata tale eso era sa
lewenivanua tu oqo e Viti okati
kina o ira na Idia, o ira na kawa ni
kilivati mai Rabi kei ira na kawa
vaka Solomoni.
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Na sikolasivi ni vuli e valagi
ena 2012 e $2.5 na milioni, na
sikolasivi ni vuli ena noda vanua e
tiko ena $6 na milioni, ena Student
Loan Scheme e $1 na milioni, ka
gole ki na Multi Ethnic Scholarship
e $5.5 na milioni.
E soli talega mai ilavo baleta
na nodra vuli na tamata cakacaka
vakamatanitu se na tabana ni vuli
cava e rawa ni ra dewa kina ki na
vuli torocake.
Ka tiko talega na ilavo e vagolei
kin a tabana ni veivakasalataki se
counseling and careers advise.
E tiko talega na porokaramu ni
vuli ka ra dau cicivaka na dau caka
vuli ena taudaku ni matanitu.
Na Sikolasivi ni Matanitu edua
solia na sikolasivi ni vuli toro cake
ki vei ira na via laki vuli ki na
Univesiti ni Ceva ni Pasifika (USP),
Fiji National University (FNU),
University Of Fiji, Fulton College,
Lautoka Teachers College, Fiji
School of Medicine.
E na yabaki oqo e ciqomi e
3000 na ivola kerekere ka mani
vidai e 477 na sikolasivi ka vagolei
ki na tabana ni vuli toro cake.
Oqo e sega ni okati kina na ivola
kerekere baleta na Multi Ethnic kei
na Students Loan Scheme.
Na veivuke ni ilavo ni sikolasivi
ena veiyabaki e sega walega ni
baleti ira na curu vou, e dua na
kena iwase levu e vagolei ena kena
tomani na nodra vuli o ira na vuli
tiko me yabaki tolu se va.
Ni dau soli mai na ilavo ena
veiyabaki, sa dau wasei taumada o
ira ka yacadra tu beka na continuing
students, na vo ni ilavo ena qai
wasewase ki na sikolasivi vovou
ena veiyabaki.
E ciqomi rawa ena yabaki 251
na kerekere me baleta na vuli ki
vavalagi ka mani vakadonui e 15
walega na kere sikolasivi. Mai na
15 oqo e va me ratou na laki vuli ki
Ositerelia, rua ki Niusiladi, tolu ki
Singapore, ka lima ki Jaina.
A ciqomi rawa e 2344 taucoko
na kere sikolasivi ki na Multi
Ethnic ka mani soli kina e 910 na
sikolasivi. Na vuli ena sikolasivi
ni veimata tamata oqo e rawa ni ra
laki vuli kina ki na Fiji National
University, Univesiti ni Ceva,
Corpus Christi kei na Sangam
Nursing School mai Labasa.
Na sikolasivi ni Multi Ethnic
e soli ki vei ira e koto na nodra
rawaka vakailavo ni nodra vuvale
ena $15,000 dua na yabaki ka lako
sobu. E na Student Loan Scheme
ena yabaki oqo a ciqomi kina e
2118 taucoko na kerekere, ia mani
vakadonui kina e 72 na sikolasivi.
E yaga me kilai ni sa tabaki ena
yabaki sa oti na ivakarau ni soli se
kena rawati na sikolasivi e soli ena
yabaki. Oya ni sega ni rawa ni dua
qai mai kere sikolasivi ena yabaki
oqo baleta ni dodonu mo kerea mai
ena yabaki sa oti ka dua tabaki tiko
ena niusiveva. Na kena ivakaraitaki
na sikolasivi ni yabaki oqo 2012
sa mai sogo ena vula ko Noveba ni
yabaki sa oti.
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ME
Namaki na tubu ni rawaka ena dola ni sala
ENA siga Vukelulu sa oti, sa mai dola kina
vakamatanitu na gaunisala mai Waito ki
Wailotua ena Kings Road mai vua na iliuliu
ni matanitu o Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama.
Era a tiko ena soqo oqo na turaga na Tui
Wailevu, na Ratu mai Nadereivalu, na Ratu
mai Waimaro Levulevu, kei na Roko Tui
Bau.
“Na balavu ni gaunisala oqo, e rauta ni
8.5 na kilomita ka kena i sau vakailavo e tiko
ena 37 vakacaca na milioni na dola,” a kaya
o Bainimarama.
E mani vakabibitaka o Bainimarama na
itavi ni Matanitu ena kena vakavinakataki
raraba noda bula na lewenivanua.
“Vuqa na gauna au dau vakaraitaka
ni oqo, sa dua na itavi ni Matanitu me
vakavinakataki na gaunisala, me veivuke
ena vuli, na kau itei ki na makete, kei na
kena vakaduri e vuqa na i vurevure ni lavo
e na vei koro kei na vei vuvale,” a kaya na
iliuliu ni matanitu.
A kuria ni matanitu oqo sa virikotori
ka tuvakataki ena Yavu ni Veisau Vou se
People’s Charter for Change na toroicake ni
bula raraba e na taudaku ni koro vavalagi,
me kauta mai na bula sautu, ka tarai cake
kina na noda sasaga kei na rawa ka.
“Au via vakaraitaka ni na tomani tiko
na kena qaravi na tolo ni gaunisala oqo na
Kings Highway, me vakuri yani mai na koro
o Wailotua me yaco ki Nayavu; kei na tara ni
rua na wavu vou mai Naqia kei Wainiboa,”
kaya o Bainimarama.
E namaki me vakacavari na cakacaka
oya ena yabaki vou 2013. “Na levu taucoko
ni ilavo e vakayagataki e na vakavinakataki
ni gaunisala oqo, sega ni wili kina na Kings
Highway, e rauta tiko e $138 vakacaca na
Sa kotiva tiko oqo na reveni na iliuliu ni matanitu o Josaia Voreeqe Bainimarama ena kena dolavi na gaunisala mai
Waito ki Wailotua, Wainibuka ena siga Vukelulu sa oti.
milioni na dola,” a kaya o koya.
E levu talega na veivanua e Viti sa
toso tiko kina na cakacaka ni ta sala kei na
vakavinakataki ni gaunisala me vaka mai
Buca Bay e na Yasana o Cakaudrove, na
Sigatoka Valley mai Nadroga/Navosa, mai
Naqali/Serea e na yasana o Naitasiri kei
na gaunisala na Moto e na yasana levu o Ba.
Ia, sa vakananumi ira talega na lewenivanua
mai Wainibuka o Bainimarama baleta na
itavi ni lewenivanua.
“Sa nomuni itavi mo ni kalawa ki liu,
ka vakadeitaki kemuni e na kena toroicake
na nomuni sasaga ni rawa ka e na teitei,
vakacici bisinisi, ka me kauta laivi vakadua
na bula ni vakararavi, ka mo ni cau mai ena
kena torocake na bula vakaiyau ni noda
vanua,” a kaya o Bainimarama.
Tekivutaki na buli
Yavu ni Vakavulewa
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na lewenivanua,” a kaya o
Bainimarama.
Yavutaki ena cakacaka oqo
ena Yavutu ni Veisau kei na Toso ki
Liu ka sa idusidusi tiko mai ni noqu
Matanitu. Na vuli ni lewenivanua
me tekivu ena vula o Me me yaco
ki na Julai.
Kaya o Bainimarama ni kunei
ena vakadidike ni Interpeace ena
gauna a veivosakitaki kina na Yavu
ni Vakavulewa ni 1997, ni a sega
ni rogoci na domodra eso na noda
lewenivanua.
“Me rawa na tikina oqo , esa
na tabaka tiko na Matanitu na
itukutuku kece baleta na cakacaka
oqo ena gauna oqo me yacova
yani na vula o Epereli,” a kaya o
Bainimarama.
E kaya ni na veisoliyaki yani
na itukutuku tabaki vei ira kece
na lewenivanua. Ni oti na nodra
vakavulici na lewenivanua, sa
na qai tarava na veivosaki ni
Matabose ni Yavu ni Vakavulewa
kei na lewenivanua e Viti.
E kaya ni ka 2 ni Julai ki na 30
ni Seviteba sa na tekivu kina na
tikina oqo. Mera tarai kece kina na
lewenivanua.
“E na vula o Okotova ki na
mua ni vula o Tiseba ni yabaki
oqo, eratou na kumuna vata na
itukutuku taucoko maivei ira na
lewenivanua na Matabose ni Yavu
ni Vakavulewa,” kaya o koya.
“Na ivola tukutuku
vakarautaki ni Yavu ni Vakavulewa
oqo ena qai vakatututaki ena vula
o Janueri 2013 ki na Matabose na
Constituent Assembly.”
Kaya o Bainimarama ni
matabose oqo na Constituent
Assembly era matataki kina na
veisoqosoqo ni vei-mata tamata,
veimata lotu, duikaikai, soqosoqo
vakapolitiki kei na Matanitu.
“E dodonu me na kacivaki na
nodratou cakacaka na Constituent
Assembly ena Tiseba ni yabaki
oqo.”
Kaya ni sa vonoti ena vica na
yabki ki na Matabose ni Vueti Viti
( National Council for Building a
Better Fiji)
Ni vakarautaki oti na Yavu ni
Vakavulewa ena mua ni Janueri
2013, sa na qai laveti cake vua na
Peresitedi.
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Sa kacivaka o Prime Minister Josaia
Voreqe Bainimarama na tekivutaki
ni cakacaka ni noda buli Yavu ni
Vakavulewa.
“Kemuni na turaga kei na
marama, e daidai e dua na siga ena
toqai ena ivolatukutuku ni veigauna
kei Viti,” a kay o Bainimarama.
E kaya ni noda buli Viti vou oqo
e gadrevi me kua ni da nanumi keda
ga, meda vakadeuca vakamalua,me
yacova ni da sa vakacavara yani
vakavinaka.
“E na imatai ni gauna
me rogoci kina na domuni
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