July 2010 - Fijiana Times

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FANA Crowns Miss Fiji USA 2010 Beauty & Charity Queens
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En t e rt a i n m e n t
International
Flights to Nausori
Fremont, CA - FANA, in its
eight year, hosted another
Miss Fiji USA pageant night
at Chandini Restaurant in
Fremont, California. The venue
was all set for the seven contestants who all looked stunning
in their glamorous outfits.
The introduction round gave us
a glimpse of the talent, personalities and hope that all the contestants brought onto the stage.
Fiji: July 3, 2010
The atmosphere was filled with
Fiji’s Prime Minister Commodore curiosity, suspense and exciteVoreqe Bainimarama believes the ment as the pageant kicked off
re-introduction of the Nausori- at 8p.m.
Auckland flight will benefit tourism
and stimulate economy growth. Not only were the guests spectators in the FANA pageant,
they were also judges. The fate
of Miss Fiji USA Beauty Queen
was not in the hands of FANA,
but in the voting power of the
pageant guests.
the talent round. They all
danced to Bollywood, Hollywood and some even to native
Fijian songs, and the adrenaline
seemed to just flow with the
crowd gathered at the venue.
Fiji USA Charity Queen 2010
award and crown. She also won
a $1000 gift certificate from
Randhawa Dental Corporation.
The remaining contestants received a $100 gift certificate.
For the first time ever, this
event was also broadcast live
over the internet via the Fiji
Festival website. Visitors from
all over the world had a chance
to see the unfolding of Miss Fiji
USA in real time along with the
crowd physically present at the
crowning.
After the judges picked
Miss AAP Awards (Kristeen
Prakash) and Miss Kash Fabrics
(Shannon Ram) as the top two
contestants, it was up to the
guests of the event to decide by
voting who would be Miss Fiji
USA Beauty Queen 2010.
Although there can be only one
Miss Fiji USA Beauty or Charity Queen, all seven contestants
won the hearts of the crowd.
Each had their own perception
on values, guidance and hope
as they answered questions in
the question & answer round.
Kristeen Prakash won the
vote and the crown for Beauty
Queen by just a few votes. It
was a close race, but those few
votes were all that mattered!
She has won wardrobe makeover from Swati Coture and a
photo shoot from one of USA’s
top photographers.
Miss AAP Awards, Kristeen Prakash (left) was crowned
Miss Fiji USA Beauty Queen, while Miss Bal’s Construc-
Bal’s
Construction, See more event and contestants tion, Kajal Bali takes the Miss Fiji USA Charity Queen
All the contestants performed Miss
beautifully when it came to Kajal Bali, took home the Miss photos are on page 9
Photo by Raj
crown.
This after Air Pacific’s first flight
from Auckland touched down
at the Nausori airport July, 2nd.
“The introduction of jet aircraft
services to Nausori airport and
the capital city of Suva is an
important link to international
destinations,”
he
said.
Good King and Queen-key to a
healthy economy
Fiji: Jun 02, 2010
Bainimarama said this opens up
opportunities and gives additional
connections for tourist, business
people and the travelling public.
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“ However, the real benefit from
our investment in the transport
infrastructure will truly be realized
when they are used to promote
economic development and are not
only used for social interaction,”
Commodore Bainimarama said.
He has requested the private
sector to investigate the numerous
potential for economic activities
between Suva to Lautoka and
Lautoka to Rakiraki and beyond.
“ We must increase investment in
order to achieve continuing growth
in exports, diversify and broaden
our economic base, create more
jobs and grow the national wealth.
“ I continue to commit myself to
ensuring an equitable sharing of
that wealth and opportunities for
income and development to spread
to all parts of Fiji, and to be shared
by all our people. Education,
health and basic necessities like
water, food, shelter, electricity,
road and transport will continue to
be accorded high priority by my
Government,” he said.
progress the country was making.
Bainimarama told FijiLive he
Fiji’s Prime Minister Commodore said this in light of comments
Voreqe Bainimarama has made it clear made by the Foreign Ministers of
Fiji will still have elections in 2014. Australia and New Zealand that
the situation in Fiji was worsening.
The
clarification
follows
Bainimarama’s comments in the “How can the situation in Fiji
local media that during his recent be worsening when the people
tour of Fiji’s rural areas, villagers in the rural areas actually want
said they wanted the 2014 elections a delay in elections,” he said.
delayed as they were happy with the Source: Fijilive.com
Fiji: June 04, 2010
Government clashes over Fiji Times
report: “Aircraft seconds away from disaster”
Fiji: Jun 08
As the Minister responsible for Civil
Aviation I wish to categorically
rebut the front-page headline that
appeared in the Fiji Times issue
of Tuesday 2nd June 2010, which
incorrectly reported a Virgin
Australia Boeing 777 and an Air
New Zealand B767 aircraft narrowly
avoiding a mid-air collision in
Fiji’s airspace two weeks ago.
The preliminary Report available
to the Ministry suggests that the
two aircrafts were at all times
under the watchful radar of
Fiji’s ATC and were not in any
risk whatsoever of a collision.
Opinions
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Both aircrafts were in constant
contact with Nadi’s Air Traffic
Control during their movements
into and out of Fiji’s controlled
airspace. The incident was
subjected to standard ICAO
investigation requirements by
Fiji’s
aeronautical
authority.
The incident was reported to the
Civil Aviation Authority of the
Fiji Islands under its Mandatory
Occurrence Reporting System
and was duly investigated. It is
reiterated that air safety remains
a priority consideration for the
Ministry. And it will remain so.
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“Having direct flights to Suva
also mean connectivity flights to
Labasa, Taveuni, Kadavu, Savusavu
and to the eastern maritime
regions,” Bainimarama added. A good transport infrastructure is key
to a healthy economic development
Air Pacific will fly on a weekly says
the
Prime
Minister.
basis from Nausori to Auckland for Speaking in Lomolomo( Nadi) at
one month and will increase flights launch of the Exim Bank funded
to twice weekly from August. road works, Commodore Voreqe
Bainimarama said improvements
Air Pacific’s chief executive will provide a number of direct
officer
Dave
Pflieger
said benefits to the travelling public.
he was extremely pleased to
resume jet services into Nausori. “ The Queens and Kings roads
are the major links connecting
The national carrier brings in over the economically vibrant Western
Division of Viti Levu to the business
66 per cent of tourists annually.
centre of Fiji which is Suva,
Source: Fijilive.com
located in the Central Division.
Elections still on in 2014
Fiji News
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EDITORIAL
“What’s with the weather?”
Is the so called global warming a
reality or a propaganda to divert focus from much needed attention on
the world crises? Can we justify the
restriction on wood burning in Bay
Area, even in winter when you do
not have electric or gas fireplaces
and let thousands of acres of forest
burn in Southern California? Snow
in Florida-who needed that? Could
we not use the resources destined
for space exploration to protect the
citizens in the East who are constantly being hit by flooding and
tornadoes? Are we in a position to
rule out that these are in direct response to our shelling and bombing
of civilians in countries where some
say we should not have gone in the
first place?
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Sleeping bays, picnic spot
planned ”for city
Potato farming aimed to reduce
imports
Fiji: Jun 04
Umaria also said there are plans to
make another walkway in Nasese
leeping bays for vendors for members of the public to use
overnighting at the Suva for their daily exercise routines.
market and a picnic spot in
Nasese are among newly-appointed “We are also planning to make
special administrator Chandu a picnic spot in Nasese for the
Umaria’s plans for Fiji’s capital city. public to enjoy with families with
clean environment in two-three
Umaria told FijiLive of his plans weeks time. We will put rubbish
during a tour of the city with bins everywhere so people do not
Minister for Local Government throw rubbish in the sea”, he added.
Colonel
Samuela
Saumatua.
As part of efforts to keep the city
“We have received requests from clean the council is carrying out
Ministry of Women and Culture public awareness of the litter decree
that there are some rural market using a pair of bicycle-riding rangers.
vendors that sleep on the floor when
they stay over so we are planning “We have two rangers with bicycles
to make a sleeping area for them making rounds around the city with
to rest comfortably,” he said. health inspectors and if they see
anyone littering, they will tell them
“We are now waiting the response to put the rubbish in the bin to keep
from the ministry on how many the city clean,” said Umaria.
people we are looking at.
Fiji: May 26, 2010|
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The Ministry of Agriculture
launched potato farming in
Navai,
Nadarivatu
yesterday
(Thursday, June 3) as part of its
‘import substitution programme’.
Present at Navai was Minister,
Joketani Cokanasiga, President
Fiji Chamber of Commerce
Swani
Maharaj
and
chief
guest, Flour Mills of Fiji Chief
Executive Officer, Ram Bajekal.
The Minister says with imports
standing at $17million of potatoes
annually, it was Government’s every
intention to reduce it drastically.
July, 2010
“ We aim to increase production
by five folds next year and
reduce imports by 31 percent
– to help achieve $5.3m of
savings,” Mr Cokanasiga said.
“ Through Governments import
substitution programme, we hope to Mr Cokanasiga said the potato
reduce this figure in the next year or so. venture is part of the ministry’s
What is the real cause for the oil
fulfilment of the key pillars of
spill? Was it an accident or an act of “ The ministry’s strategic plan achieving high economic growth
God to punish for hitting the moon highlights that we begin the to ensure sustainability and
with a rocket to see if it had ice and cultivation of potato this year making more land available for
or water. Would it serve a purpose and reduce the import of potato productive and social purposes.
at all if it had? Did you notice that by $5.3million dollars annually,
we are in July but major part of the which
means
cultivation It is also in line with Government’s
2010 that just went by had weather of 442 hectares of potato. vision of reducing poverty
comparable to that of winter?
to
a
negligible
level
by
2015
in
rural
communities.
“ Potato will be concentrated
My recent visit to Fiji (mid June) in the Western Division namely
makes me wonder what affected the Nadroga/Navosa,
Ba,
Ra Mr Cokanasiga urged farmers and
pacific climate, summer like weath- and
Colo-North
provinces. all stakeholders to work together to
er in June?, pouring rain that once
ensure the venture is sustained for
was seen and experienced during “ These famers are earmarked to the benefit of the nation.
the month of April to November?
Readers comments on Fiji’s
produce 100 tonnes of marketable
election is welcomed. E-mail
potatoes this year and help reduce
Let us all pray for a better
comments to:
import by 6.25 percent in the first year.
second half of 2010?
[email protected]
Students should not be charged for breaking
Class rules
Fiji: May 26, 2010
Teachers, in their strive for
excellence in the classroom,
sometimes make decisions or
measures, which they hope will turn
out right. However at times, it may
not be the best or right decision.
for breaking a school or class rule.
The Ministry believes that there
are alternative measures, which can
be more beneficial and rewarding
to the child, but to charge them
money, is against the law.
For
instance,
charging The Ministry hopes that all
will
immediately
students money for speaking teachers
in
their
own
vernacular. refrain from enforcing such
practices
in
their
classes.
Teachers are reminded that it is
illegal to charge students money Source: fijilive.com
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Shree Sanuja Devi
February 19th, 1971 - April 25th, 2010
Resident of
South San Francisco, California
Shree Sanuja Devi was the youngest daughter of Late Mr. & Mrs. Shree Chand
of Navua, Fiji. Born on February 19th, 1971 and called to rest on April 25th,
2010. She is deeply missed by Loving husband, Arun Prasad and mom Mrs. Shree
Chand. She was the youngest of 4 sisters and 4 brothers.
Shree Devi was very kind and loving family member and will be missed by Daya
Shankar, Abhimanyu Shankar, John, Cindy, Sonika, Saras, Pt. Hari Maharaj,
Neeraj, Melvin, Shobna, Sharika, Shainal, Jai and family from Australia, Pritika,
Ashika, Praneel, Ashneel, Rajesh, Malti, Jinesh, Shalvin and Artika from Australia, Jagdish, Sharda, Junior, Gyan Sarita, Shristi and family, Rakesh, Simla,
Shirley, Rohit and all family and friends from here, Fiji and abroad.
In these times of sorrow and loss of beloved Shree Devi the family received help
from various organizations, friends and family and wish to thank one and all. Special thanks to Mr. Abhimanyu Shankar and family of 89 Irvin Street, South San
Francisco, California, staff and management of Citigarden Hotel ( formerly Goodnite Inn of South Airport Blvd..), doctors, nurses and staff of Kaiser Permanente
of South San Francisco and to all friends and relatives from here and abroad for
the flowers, prayers and words of condolences.
Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from Shree’s Family.
“May Her Soul rest In Peace”
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Fiji News
Health Dept.
recommends pure
virgin Coconut oil
Little champions rock Suva
Fiji: Jun 01, 2010
The Ministry of Health has
recommended the use of Pure
Virgin Coconut Oil as the
best alternative cooking oil,
considering the high cost of living.
Health spokesman Iliesa Tora
said recent meetings and research
have confirmed this new find.
The Lil Champs lived up
to their promise to set
the stage on fire with a
rocking concert in Fiji’s
capital Suva .
The four Little Champs of
India awed music lovers in
Suva with their singing talent
during the first of their four
Fiji shows at the Civic Centre .
July, 2010
Fijian coins
win award in
Argentina
Vyom Kapoor awed the
audience with a Mohd Rafi
hit and the show stopper, 12 Fiji: May 30, 2010|
year old Tanmay Chaturvedi,
the second runner up in the
Sa Re Ga Ma Lil Champs
competition brought the
crowd to their feet with his
hilarious performance and
breathtaking singing skills.
The research was conducted
in
partnership
with
the
University of the South Pacific.
“So many opted for palm oil, which
has side issues that pose health risks.
“However, coconut oil has a high
saturated fat content, so it should
be used in moderate amounts.
“Compared to coconut oil, pure
virgin coconut oil is healthier
The champs continued to
for it contains antioxidants, The Vodafone sponsored rock the crowd with hit
event
recorded
a
houseful
which might have positive
with
people numbers like ‘Soniyo’ from
health benefits,” Mr Tora said. audience
the film ‘Raaz 2’, ‘Twist’
enjoying a solid three hours of (‘Love Aaj Kal’), ‘Aahoo
Mr Tora said the Ministry power-packed performances Aahoo’ (‘Love Aaj Kal’), ‘Yeh
the
youngsters. Mera Dil’ (‘Don’), Mauja
recommends PVC oil and hopes from
that stakeholders can work together
(Jab We Met) and so on.
on a larger scale production. Indian Idol finalist and The audiences were also
show host Harish Moyal got given the chance to join the
The Ministry of Health is also the night underway with a stars on stage and those
recommending the usage of less oil classical number and the that went on the stage
within the domestic environment. four little champs followed raised the tempo of the
with their solo performances. show with their dancing
With larger scale commercial
skills, getting loud cheers
production of pure virgin coconut The theme of the night and applaud from the crowd.
oil, over the next 3-5 years the was retro to metro with
market can determine the price the stars starting off with “We
had
a
houseful
tariff of locally produced cooking
some all time golden hits. audience in the Suva show
and some people who came
oils against imported varieties.
in at the last minute had
Mansi
Bharadwaj
was
the
Publisher/Editor
to go home disappointed “
first
on
stage
and
she
Mahen Prasad
sang a classic old number
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‘Aao huzoor tumko’. Next The western shows were
later held at the Girmit
Hayward, CA 94557
up was Aishwariya Anand Centre in Lautoka and at
Ph: 510-270-5248
who sang another classical Prince Charles Park in Nadi.
number ‘Aaa ye Mehrebaan’. Source: fijilive.com
Web: www.fijianatimes.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Media in Fiji now regulated by new decree
Fiji: June 28, 2010
Kamal Prasad
have been given three months
Community writer
Fiji’s Media Industry Development from today to ensure they comply
Decree 2010 has been promulgated with the requirements of the media
and comes into effect immediately. decree or cease operations all
Amal Prasad
Graphic Designer
together,” he revealed.
Under the ownership of media
outlets, the new decree indicates all
Contributing Writers
Dr. Satendra Nandan has been
media outlets in Fiji are to be 90
Ken Kho
appointed as chairperson of the
percent locally owned.
Ranjeeta Pal
Fiji Media Authority and the other
Ravi Singh
“Fiji Times which is owned by
members of the Authority are
Shirley Sakal-Kocourek
Rupert Murdoch’s News Limited
expected to be appointed shortly
Fiji is bidding to host the 2011
Miss India contest says Tourism
Fiji chief executive officer Jo
Tuamoto, playing host this week
to the three crowned queens of the
Femina Miss India 2010 contest.
The invitation to the three queens is
a collective approach by Air Pacific
and Tourism Fiji in promoting Fiji as
a destination, Tuamotu told FijiLive.
Tuamotu said if Fiji does get to
host the 2011 Miss India contest,
the global media coverage
will have positive spin offs.
Mr Tora said though canola oil was
best, it was rather expensive and
ordinary people couldn’t afford it.
“Since
Fiji
imports
large
amounts of palm oil rich in
saturated fats, coconut oil is now
viewed as a better alternative.
Fiji: June 08, 2010
In Fiji for a week-long tour and
photo shoot are Femina Miss India
World 2010 Manasvi Mamgai,
Femina Miss India International
2010 Neha Hinge, and, Femina
Miss India Earth 2010 Nicole Faria.
Other cooking oils analysed included
olive, canola, palm, coconut,
palms and virgin coconut oils.
“The results of literature research
analysis indicated that canola
oil was the best cooking oil in
terms of health benefits and cost.
Fiji hosts Miss
India trio as part
of bid
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has received
a runner-up award for the best new
coin series at the Third International
Association of Currency Affairs,
“Excellence in Currency” awards
held at Currency Conference
in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
RBF
with
the
shared
this
award
the Central Bank of
Republic
of
Turkey.
RBF Governor, Sada Reddy said the
introduction of the new coins was
a major milestone for our nation.
He said that for the RBF to receive
this award puts Fiji's new coins
amongst the best in the world.
"It is something that we should
all be proud of." Reddy said.
The new coin series comprises
smaller, thinner and lighter 5,
10, 20, 50 cents and $1 coins.
These new coins were issued into
circulation on 16 February 2009 to
coincide with 40 years of decimal
currency in Fiji
“We should expect more than
2000 people in the country if we
are indeed selected to host this
important event,” Tuamotu said.
He said Tourism Fiji will then
be able to grow tourist numbers
from India following the event.
Tuamoto said the crowned queens
are here at Fiji’s invitation as Fiji
had offered prizes for the winners
of
the
Pantaloons-sponsored
Femina Miss India 2010 to
show all that Fiji has to offer.
“This is more a public relations
exercise as the media in India will be
covering this event with the Times of
India backing the group ensuring the
destination features prominently.”
The queens will experience the
Coral Coast, Nadi, Denarau as
well as the Mamanucas along
with other activities organised
for them such as the Sand
Dunes, river safaris and so forth.
“India is an important market for
us and these activities will help
generate positive vibes for the
destination,” Tuamoto said.
Pastor jailed for raping daughter
Fiji: June 08, 2010
“She looked to you for fatherly
The pastor of a Christian church support and guidance, in her young
in Fiji has been jailed for 15 years life. She trusted you as a father.
for a range of sexual offences
against his nine-year-old daughter. You were supposed to respond in
kind. You were supposed to guide
The
42-year-old
man
was and counsel her to become a strong
found guilty on one count of and confident young girl. However,
indecent assault, two counts of you did exactly the opposite. You
rape and one count of incest. ruined her world by indecently
assaulting her and raping her twice.
Acting judge Justice Salesi Then you committed incest on her.”
Temo said the offences happened
in 2006 after the man and Justice Temo said the girl appeared
his wife separated in 2005.
to be emotionally scarred for life.
The man was given custody of his three
daughters. He victimised the eldest. The judge also said her father’s abuse
had exposed the girl to sexual activity
“She was already traumatised involving abuse by other people.
by the break up of your family
in 2005,” he said in sentencing. Source: Fijilive.com
Law & Order
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Your Taxes- Things to do after April 15th
Up until April 15, we all feel a sense
of pressure for filing our personal
income taxes.
And thereafter
there’s
a
sudden drop
in pressure.
We begin to
realize that a
burden has
been lifted
and we don’t
Ranjeeta Pal
have to think
about taxes
anymore—for awhile at least.
Before you completely turn your
attention from the world of taxes, it
may be worth giving consideration
to a few useful tips on how to
handle tax events and activities
that oftentimes occur outside the
normal ebb and flow of the annual
tax season.
do not need to file an amended
return for math errors. The IRS will
automatically make the correction.
But file an amended return if you
discover you reported incorrectly
your filing status, dependents, total
income, deductions or credits.
Record Keeping. If you can simply
establish a few basic record keeping
habits, tax time won’t be such a pain
next year. You have many records
that may help document items on
your tax return--documentation you
will need should the IRS select your
return for examination. Routinely
keeping records such as bills, credit
card and other receipts, invoices,
mileage logs, canceled, imaged
or substitute checks, and proofs
of payment--and having a special
place where you keep them so that
you always know where they are-will make tax compliance much
How should you react if you get a easier for you.
notice from the IRS? What do you Ranjeeta cam be reached at:
do if you discover you goofed on Ph. 650-630-0057
your return? What record keeping [email protected]
habits can you develop to make tax
preparation easier next time? Take a
moment to look at some of the tips
that the IRS offers in response to
these questions.
The registration of telephone
customer details has been made
compulsory in Fiji through a
new decree approved by Cabinet.
The Compulsory Registration
of Customers for Telephone
Services Decree 2010 requires
all current users to register their
details with a telephone service
provider within a month from the
commencement of the decree.
“Details to be registered are the
full name, date of birth, photo
identification,
home
address
and parent’s signature if user is
below 18 years,” said AttorneyGeneral
and
Minister
for
Justice Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.
He said that under the decree,
telephone
services
will
be
suspended if user details are not
registered within the deadline.
“For every new SIM card or
Fiji: May 24, 2010
Fijian Cabinet has endorsed following Public Holiday
dates for 2011.
The Minister said that Employment Relations
Promulgation 2007 makes provisions for public
holidays and the dates for their celebration each year.
Amended Returns. What do you
do when you discover that you
made a mistake on a tax return you
recently filed? Well, don’t worry,
because you can make changes and
adjustments to your tax return. And
it’s not too difficult if you know
the standard forms and procedures
used in the process. If you need to
amend your tax return, use Form
1040X, Amended U.S. Individual
Income Tax Return. Generally, you
July, 2010
In Fiji, Phone users ‘MUST REGISTER’ under new decree
Fiji: July 01, 2010
Fiji Cabinet endorses Public
Holiday dates for 2011
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New Year’s Day - Monday 3rd January
Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday - Monday 14th
February
Good Friday - Friday 22nd April
Easter Saturday - Saturday 23rd April
Easter Monday - Monday 25th April
fixed line telephone bought after
the
(decree)
commencement
date, customer details set out in
the decree must be registered
before a service provider can
provide services to that number.”
the lives of government ministers in
an attempt to deter ministers from
the execution of their official duties.
“There is also a growing concern at
the likelihood of mobile phones being
used for money laundering and the
“In addition, any number which planning and execution of crimes.”
has not made or received any calls
for 180 consecutive days will be Sayed-Khaiyum said that a lot of
disconnected and only reconnected overseas jurisdictions have taken
upon fulfillment of registration the lead in imposing laws that
requirements under the Decree.” make registration of telephone
customer
details
compulsory.
Sayed-Khaiyum said that fines will
also be imposed under the decree if He said that Fiji must now follow suit
the provisions are not fulfilled by and protect its people and the country
the customer or the service provider. from the many threats and crimes
that can be initiated or facilitated
The Attorney-General said that a through the use of the telephone.
significant number of telephone
users are making bogus and The new law, Sayed-Khaiyum
threatening
calls,
including said, will also combat the rising
bomb threats thus diverting number of prank calls to emergency
and wasting public resources. numbers which end up diverting
and wasting government resources
“They have been impersonating on ‘emergencies’ that do not exist.
government ministers to obtain Source: Fijilive.com
certain privileges and have threatened
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Fiji Day - Monday 10th October
Diwali - Wednesday 26th October
Christmas Day - Monday 26th December
Boxing Day - Tuesday 27th December
Fiji’s President appoints
new Chief Registrar
There will be no National Youth Day and Ratu Sukuna
Ratu
Epeli
Nailatikau
has Day public holidays.
appointed resident magistrate
Ganga Wakishta Arachchi as
acting chief registrar of the High
“The more we sweat in peace the less we
Court, to replace Ana Rokomokoti
bleed in war.” Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
who vacated the office last week.
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
the spritual leader
attacked
World News
Al Gore and Tipper on
the path of separation
An unidentified assailant shot at Sri
Sri Ravi Shankar’s convoy as he
was leaving from a public Satsang
at around 6:00 pm on Sunday, May
30, 2010, in Bangalore. Sri Sri was
unhurt. The bullet missed Sri Sri but
struck an Art of Living member’s
thigh causing minor injury.
The advocate of ‘Global Warming’
worldwide freezes ‘Love Story” at
home.
The former Vice President, 62, and
his wife, 61, are separating, they
announced June 1st, 2010. The
couple, who have four children,
have been married for 40 years.
Taxi driver kills 12 and
left 25 wounded.
SEASCALE,England, Wed June 2,
The rampage was the deadliest
mass shooting since 1996 in
Britain, where gun ownership is
tightly restricted and handguns are
banned.
The accused Derrick Bird went
on killing spree at 30 different
locations and than turning the gun
on himself.
Deputy Chief Constable Stuart
Hyde said there were 30 separate
crime scenes. Witnesses described
seeing the gunman driving around
shooting out the window of his car.
His victims included a woman on a
bicycle, a farmer in his field and at
least two fellow taxi drivers
Tongan Prime Minister Sevele’s Comments Re
Relocation of Forum Secretariat from Fiji
Tonga, 3 June 2010:
India: Tuesday June 1, 2010
After this incident Sri Sri attended
three previously scheduled public
gatherings in Bangalore. In
response to various questions from
the media, Sri Sri urged people not
to worry and called upon them to
work towards a more inclusive,
peaceful and spiritual society.
Sri Sri said, “Many people are
suffering due to violence. We need
to convey the message of peace and
non-violence to every household
by reinforcing the human values
of compassion, friendliness and
service.” Asked about enhancing
security measures around him, Sri
Sri said, “I am here for the people
and am not in favor of any measures
that will prevent this.”
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The Gores said it was “a mutual
and mutually supportive decision
that we have made together
following a process of long and
careful consideration,” according
to an e-mailed statement obtained
by
The
Associated
Press.
Several media outlets, including
New Zealand Herald Online,
Islands Business Online, PACNEWS
Online, and the Fiji Sun Online have
run news items in the past few days,
speculating on the relocation of the
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
from Fiji.
Included in each of those media
outlets’ news items is a claim that
the Tongan Prime Minister, Dr.
the Hon Feleti Vaka’uta Sevele,
as Chair of the Forum Ministerial
Contact Group on Fiji, had said
during the media conference after
the Group’s meeting in Auckland on
Monday, 31 May, “... that the group
had looked into shifting its base and
it had proved too costly.”
We wish to clarify that the Tongan
Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon Feleti
Vaka’uta Sevele, did not at any time
during the media conference say or
infer that the Ministerial Contact
Group or the Forum had discussed
the relocation of the Forum
Secretariat from Fiji.
According to the transcript of the
media conference, the exchange
between the Hon Prime Minister
and the members of the media on
the issue went like this:
Question: Is there any move,
Mr. Sevele, to move the (Forum)
Secretariat offshore as things have
got worse in Fiji?
Prime Minister Sevele: No. We
heard this morning, whilst the
(Forum) Secretariat did experience
some difficulties the past year
or two, things have improved
considerably since the appointment
of Ratu Inoke Kubuabola and
things have practically returned to
normal in terms of the operations of
the (Forum) Secretariat and there
hasn’t been any discussion of that
and I doubt that there would be a
move. It’s going to cost a lot, and
taken from all sides at the moment,
no, there hasn’t been any discussion
by the leaders of any move away
from Fiji.”
July, 2010
Samoan PM declines
Fiji PM’s invitation
Samoa: July2, 2010
Samoa’s PM, Tuilaepa Lupesoliai
Sailele Malielegaoi says he will
not attend the MSG meeting in
Fiji later this year. [Department
of Prime Minister and Cabinet]
Samoa’s prime minister says he will
not attend the Melanesian Spearhead
Group (MSG) leaders meeting in
Fiji this month, even if he is invited.
Fiji’s interim prime minister,
Commodore Frank Bainimarama
has been quoted in regional media
as saying he has invited Samoa,
which has been critical of the
Fijian administration, but Samoa
denies having been asked to attend.
Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele
Malielegaoi questions whether
Commodore Bainimarama has the
authority to invite islands outside
of the MSG.
Former Speaker of Samoan Parliament Isolated in his sub-village
Gore spokeswoman Kalee Kreider
confirmed the statement came from The former Speaker of the Samoa
the couple, but declined further Parliament charged with contempt
of court has been isolated in his
comment.
sub-village.
“Nothing that I can do will
A spokesman for Solosolo-uta subchange the structure of the
village, Leota Paulo, says all of the
universe. But maybe, by raising
chiefs of their sub village decided
my voice I can help the greatest
to ostracise Leota
of all causes - goodwill among
men and peace on Earth.”
Leota Leulua’ialii Ituau Ale is to
Albert Einstein
4 percent quota for Muslims in
Andhra Pradesh
New Delhi - 25th March, 2010
The Andhra Pradesh government today received a major
boost with the Supreme Court, in an interim order,
upholding the validity of four per cent reservation provided
to backward members of Muslim community in the state.
A bench of Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan and
Justices J M Panchal and B S Chauhan, however,
referred the issue to a Constitution bench to
examine the validity of the impugned Act since
it involved important issues of the Constitution.
appear in court next month on a
charge of contempt following a
ruling by the Land and Title Court
late last year.
He ignored the court’s ruling
that he must reunite his subvillage with the village of
Solosolo.
Leota Paulo told the Samoa
Observer the chiefs’ decision
was reached two weeks ago.
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A London newspaper, London Sun,
reports that Tiger Woods has agreed
to pay his wife between $750-$833
million in a divorce settlement
claim.
The deal also gives his wife Elin
Nordegren full physical custody of
of the 3 year old daughter, Sam, and
a 1 year old son Charlie. The couple
will share the legal custody of the
children.
Woods will be given the opportunity to visit his children but not if
he is in the company of any women
unless he is married or engaged to
her.
Supreme Court of India
The bench passed the direction while dealing with a Special
Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the government against an
order of Andhra Pradesh High Court which had earlier
struck down the provision as being unconstitutional.
A seven-judge bench of the Andhra Pradesh
High Court had earlier in February opposed the
law terming it as illegal and unconstitutional.
Andhra Pradesh had in July 6, 2007 promulgated
the ordinance for four percent reservation
in the stateÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½s professional colleges
to several sub sects within the Muslim
community, treating them as backward classes.
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Want to invest in Real Estate and stretch
your $, build income?
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Lunar
An eclipse of the Moon (or lunar
eclipse) can only occur at Full Moon,
and only if the Moon passes through
some portion of the Earth’s shadow.
The shadow is actually composed of
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umbral shadow is a region where
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Court Extends bail of
‘false prophets
July, 2010
World’s Largest Swimming Pool
This vast pool, which was recently
recognized by the Guinness Book
Fiji: June 25, 2010 Source: Fijilive.com
of World Records as the largest pool
make the situation more realistic by
The Magistrate Court in Suva in the world, lies beside the Pacific
factoring in more charges.
has extended the bail for the two
Fiji men charged for spreading
Purchase price - $200,000
false news that could give rise to
Down payment-25% or $50,000
public alarm and
anxiety.
Loan amount - $150,000
Interest rate - 5% fixed, 30 years
Closing cost - presume 3% of Fiji Rugby Union Board chairman
Bill Gavoka and Nadi-based
$200,000 or $6,000
pastor
Laione
Nacevamaca
Mortgage payment - $806 monthly
appeared
before
Magistrate
Property tax - $209 monthly
Irani Arachchi this afternoon,
Insurance - $59 per monthly
with
contravening
Vacancy - presume 8% (roughly 1 charged
section 15 of the Public Order Act.
month) of rent or $120
Ocean in Chile. The pool measures
Property management - presume
Magistrate
Arachchi
has an incredible 1,000 meters in
6% of rent or $90
Maintenance - presume $600 a extended the bail till July 15 length, covers an astounding 20
under strict bail conditions. acres, has an enormous 115 ft deep
year or $50 per month
end. Not surprisingly, the pool
Total monthly expenses - $1,334
The two surrendered their passports takes quite a bit of water to fill it.
The monthly income ($1500 to the court today and have been In fact, it holds a total of 66 million
less $1335) is now $166, annual, ordered to report to their designated gallons of water.
$1,992. Compared to the investment police station every Saturday.
($50,000 down payment plus
$6,000 closing costs), the return Both were released on cash Nemo 33 is a recreational
is 3.56%. Is this return good bail of $750 each yesterday.
diving
center
in
Brussels,
enough? Some of you may point
out that you will be doing your own Nacevamaca is charged with Belgium that is home to
property management, or that you spreading by way of mouth that there the world’s deepest swimming
The
pool
itself
are buying in a neighborhood where would be a tsunami, earthquake pool.
vacancy rate is very low. So say and strong winds on June 23 at consists
of
a
submerged
you take out vacancy and property 2.30pm, causing public alarm. structure with flat platforms
management: the income goes up
at
various
depth
levels.
from $166 to $376. In a year, that Gavoka is charged with spreading The pool has two large
is $4,512, and the ROI goes up to the rumors by e-mail about flat-bottomed areas at depth levels of
the tsunami and earthquakes
8.06%.
and
causing
public
alarm. 5m (16 ft) and 10m (32 ft), and a large
circular pit descending to a depth
Now, let me point out though this
is not a thorough analysis. For one, Fiji’s Public Emergency Regulations of 33m (108 ft). It is filled with
litres
of
nonthere is the tax benefits of owning in force since last April, makes it 2,500,000
highly
filtered
real estate. In addition, evaluating illegal for anyone to cause any kind chlorinated,
a property is not limited to looking of public disturbance or instability.
at the figures: one has to consider
the property, the neighborhood,
and even yourself, if you are really
going to enjoy being a landlord, as
well as be an effective one.

Ken Kho is a REALTOR. Email is
[email protected], and cell is
510-396-5408. Your calls and
emails always welcomed..
The second largest pool in the
world is found in Morocco. Called
the Orthlieb, but nicknamed the Big
Splash, this pool is substantially
smaller
and
measures
only
150 yards long
and 100 yards
wide.
With a lot of hard
work! This vast
pool took five
years to build
and cost nearly
one billion Euros
(over 1.5 billion US dollars using
today’s exchange rates) to complete.
In addition, in order to keep the
pool clean and in good working
condition, it requires an estimated
two million Euros (over 3 million
US dollars by today’s exchange
rates) per year.
Worlds Deepest Pool
spring
water
maintained
at 30°C (86°F) and contains several
simulated underwater caves at
the 10m depth level. There are
numerous underwater windows
that allow outside visitors to look
into the pools at various depths. The
complex was designed by Belgian
diving expert John Beernaerts as a
multi-purpose diving instruction,
recreational, and film production
facility, and opened in 2004.
“Charity should begin at home,
but should not stay there.” Philip
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Property tax - 1.25% of $200,000 or
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Insurance - 0.35% of $200,000
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even property management costs.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Film: “Once Upon a
Jokes
Time in Mumbai” Blood on bat
Two bats were sitting in a cave.
Suddenly one flew out into the
night and yelled: “Man, I’m
starving! I need to get some
blood!”
He returned about three hours later,
with blood dripping from his fangs
and mouth.
“Where did you get the blood
from?” asked the other bat.
“Well, you go out the cave... And
you see the first tree on the left?”
“Yes,” the other bat replied.
“Well, I didn’t.”
The Titanic is sinking.
Everybody in the ship is shouting, crying,
running or praying to God... just then a
Italian asks the nearby Sardarji in the ship.
Italian:How far is land, from here ?
Sardarji : Two miles.
Italian : Only two miles, Then why
are these fools making noise. I have
got the experience of simming even
more.
The Italian jumps off the
ship into the sea and comes
up to ask something again.
Italian : Just tell me which side,
is land two miles from here?
Sardarji : Downwards......
Who died?
A married couple went to the
hospital to have their first baby.
While there, a new doctor told them
he’d invented a machine which
could transfer the mother’s labor
pains to the father. The husband
thought this was a terrific idea.
(Talk about dumb!)
The doctor set the machine at ten
percent, explaining that even ten
percent was too much for most
men. But the husband felt just fine.
So, the doctor turned it up to twenty
per cent. Still nothing. Amazed and
with some trepidation, the doctor
turned the machine up a notch,
to fifty percent. But the husband
continued to feel just fine. Wanting
to help his wife, however, who was
writhing in pain, he told the doctor
to transfer all the pain to him.
In the end, the wife delivered a
healthy baby, and the husband
suffered no pain at all.
When they arrived home the next
day, they found the mailman dead
on the front porch.
Entertainment
the true story.
by Ravi Singh
Directed by Milan Luthria and
Produced by Ekta Kapoor.
The film is based on Mumbai’s
2 famous underworld smuggler
and gangster, Haji Mastan and
Dawood Ibrahim in the 1960s and
70s. Haji Mastan was originally from
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. He came
to Mumbai at age 17, in 1955. He
had friends in Bollywood and in
Politics. He was very well known
smuggler in Mumbai and also
involved in politics and produced
films. In 1975 film “Deewar” was
based on Haji Mastan’s life. He
made millions through smuggling
gold, silver and electronic goods.
Haji died in Mumbai in 1994.
D-Company. Dawood was No. 4 on
the Forbes 2008 list of The World’s
10 Most Wanted criminals, and
No. 50 on the Forbes 2009 list
of The World’s Most Powerful
People. United States declared
Dawood Ibrahim a “global terrorist”
Dawood Ibrahim was born in 2003.
in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra on
December 26, 1955. He began his In film “Once Upon a time in
criminal career working as smuggler Mumbai” Ajay Devgan plays
Haji Mastan. Dawood had his own the character of Haji Mastan and
gang, D-Company. In 2005 film “D” Emraan Hashmi plays Dawood
was based on the real-life Mumbai Ibrahim. The film, set primarily
underworld organization,
the in 1970 in Mumbai. The movie
releases on the 30th July, 2010.
Sona Mohapatra is a mix of folk
Music of “I Hate Luv
and modern beats, styles and
Storys” lyrics. Song is so smooth and
by Ravi Singh
relaxing. Music Directors, Singers and
Sadka Hua by Suraj Jagan and
Lyricists Vishal Dadlani & Shekher Mahalaxmi Iyer is other great
Ravjiani are back. This time they
love song on the soundtrack. Both
teamed up with lyricists Anvita
singers did a great job and the beat
Dutt Guptan and Kumaar for
is out standing. It’s mix of Rock
Karan Johar’s up coming movie “I and R&B, which is different. Once
Hate Luv Storys”. again lyrics are perfect.
Jab Mila Tu by Vishal Dadlani
Bin Tere (Reprise) by Shekhar
is original reggae beat with hindi
Ravijiani is sooo fresh. It’s unplug
lyric’s, which is kind a cool. It’s a
version of the original track but
layback track with very nice lyrics. Shekhar did a excellent job. I love
The track reminds me of Bob
this track.
Marley’s song. Bahara (Chill Version) by Rahat
Bin Tere by Shafqat Amanat Ali
Fateh Ali Khan is a whole different
and Sunidhi Chauhan is a track
track with same chores “Bahara”. I
you will for sure fall in love with.
wasn’t really crazy about the beat
It’s a mix of POP and Rock beats
but Rahat’s vocal made me listen
but with soulful lyrics and vocal of to this track over and over.
both singers it sounds like a great
Bin Tere (Remix) by DJ Kiran
bollywood song.
is okay mix. It’s mostly made for
I Hate Luv Storys by Vishal
club’s.
Dadlani is a playful track and
I think Vishal & Shekher have
everyone will have fun on the
dance floor. Attention all the DJ’s, done it again. The soundtrack
is great and you will not regret
add this track to your play list.
buying the CD.
Bahara by Shreya Ghoshal and
Singer(s): Mohammad Rafi,
Hindi Song Lyrics
A man and his wife, now in their 60’s, Film:Mother India
Shamshad Begum, Manna Dey,
were celebrating their 40th wedding
Asha Bhosle
anniversary. On their special day a Dukh Bhare Din Beetey
(dukh Bhare Din Beetey Re Bhaiyaa Ab Sukh Aayo Re
good fairy came to them and said
rang Jeevan Mein Naya Laayo Re) -2
that because they had been such
hoy Hoy Dukh Bhare Din Beete Re Bhaiyaa, Beete Re Bhaiyaa
a devoted couple she would grant
dekh Re Ghataa Ghirake Aayi Ras Bhar-bhar Lai - 2
each of them a very special wish.
o Ghataa Ghirake Aai, Ho
The wife wished for a trip around
chhed Le Gori Man Ki Beena Rimjhim Rut Chhai - 2
the world with her husband.
o Ghataa Ghirake Aai
Whoosh! Immediately she had
prem Ki Gaagar Laae Re Baadar Bekal Moraa Jiyaa Hoy - 2
airline/cruise tickets in her hands.
dukh Bhare Din Beete Re Bhaiyaa ...
The man wished for a female
madhur-madhur Manvaa Gaaye Apne Bhi Din Aaye - 2
companion 30 years younger…
o Madhur Manvaa Gaaye, Ho
saavan
Ke
Sang
Aaye Jawani Saavan Ke Sang Jaaye, O - 2
Whoosh…immediately he turned
o Madhur Manvaa Gaaye, Ho
ninety!!!
aaj To Jii Bhar Naach Le Paagal Kal Na Jaane Re Kyaa Hoye - 2
Gotta love that fairy!
dukh Bhare Din Beete Re Bhaiyaa ...
July, 2010
Akbar and Birbal a little History
There was a Mogul Emperor in
India, Akbar The Great (15421605). His full name was Jalaludden
Mohammed Akbar Padshah Ghazi
and he ruled India from 1560 to
1605. He himself was illiterate, but
he invited several learned people in
his court. Among these people, nine
were very famous and were called
Nav Ratna (nine jewels of the
Mogul Crown) of his court. Among
these nine jewels, five people were
more famous - Tansen, Todarmal,
Abul Fazal, Maan Singh and Birbal.
Akbar’s son Prince Sultan Salim,
mostly administrative and military
but he was a very close friend
of Akbar too, because Akbar
loved his wisdom, wit and subtle
humor. He was a minister in the
1. Tansen ... A Great Singer
2. Dasvant ... A Great Painter
3. King Todarmal ... A Financial
Wizard
4. Abdu us-Samad ... A Brilliant
Calligrapher and Designer of
Imperil Coins
5. Abul Fazal . A Great Historian
( whose brother was Faizi )
6. Faizi ... A Great Poet
7. Mir Fareh-ullah Shirazi ...
Financier,Philosopher,Physician &
Astronomer
8. King Maan Singh ... A Great
Man known for His Chivalry
9. Birbal ... A Great Man known
for His Valuable Advice
later known as Jehangir wrote
that nobody could make out that
Akbar was an illiterate. Akbar
was a very hard-working King.
It is also said about him that he
slept only three hours a night.
Birbal (1528-1583) is surely one
of the most popular figures in
Indian history equally regarded
by adults and children. Birbal’s
duties in Akbar’s court were
administration of Mogul Emperor
Akbar and one of the members
of inner council of nine advisors.
He was a poet and an author too.
Hindi Song: Bansuriya Phir
Lata Mangeshkar
Se Baja O Kaanha
Movie or Album: Taj
Singer(s): Lata Mangeshakar,
Hemant Kumar
Music Director(s): Hemant Kumar
Lyricist(s): Rajinder Krishan
bansuriya phir se baja o kaanha
bansuriya phir se baja
jaa jaa na ham ko sata o raadha
jaa jaa na ham ko sata
bansee na baje toh jiya mora dole
jiya mora dole piya, bolee yeh bole
phir se wahee dhun suna o kaanha
bansuriya - 2 phir se baja o kaanha
jaa ree natkhat gayalin kee chhoree
maina bajaaunga yeh baans ke pori
aise na mujhko rula o kaanha
kaanha teree muralee me raadha ke
jaan hai
raadha too hee toh meree bansee
kee taan hai
honthon se bansee laga o kaanha
Riddle
I soar without wings, I see without
eyes.
I’ve traveled the universe to and
fro.
I’ve conquered the world, yet I’ve
never been anywhere but home.
Who am I?
For answer email:
[email protected]
It is believed that he was a son of
poor Braahman of Trivikrampur
on the banks of River Yamuna.
According to a popular legend, he
died on an expedition to Afghanistan
at the head of a large military
force due to treachery. It is also
said that when Birbal died, Akbar
mourned him for several months.
The exchanges between Akbar
and Birbal have been recorded
in many volumes. Many of these
have become folk stories in Indian
tradition. Birbal’s collection of
poetry published under the pen
name Brahm are preserved in
Bharatpur Museum, Rajsthan, India.
Many courtiers were jealous with
Birbal and often plotted for his
downfall.
Born on September 28, 1929 is a
singer from India. She is one of the
best-known playback singer in the
Hindi film industry.
She sang thousands of songs for the
bollywood film industry and over
20 languages.
She is the sister of Asha Bhosle,
Usha and Meena Mangeshkar. Has
brother Hirdayanath Mangeshkar.
Lata Mangeshkar was born in
a Maharashtrian family in Sikh
Mohalla ,Indore, in the State of
Madhya Pradesh. At the age of five,
she started to work as an actress in
her father’s musical plays. In 1942,
when Lata was 13, her father died.
The 1960s thrust Lata Mangeshkar
to being known as the undisputed
leading female playback singer in
Hindi cinema. She recorded songs
for nearly every major composer of
the period, and many of these songs
continue to be popular.
On June 27, 1963, against the
backdrop of the Sino-Indo War.
Lata sang the patriotic song Ae
Mere Watan Ke Logon (literally,
“Oh, the People of My Country”)
in the presence of Jawaharlal
Nehru. then the PM of India. The
song, composed by C. Ramchandra
and written by Pradeep, is said to
have brought the Prime Minister to
tears.
In 2001, Lata Mangeshkar was
awarded Bharat Ratna, India’s
highest civilian honor
Page 13
www.fijifestival.com
July 4
th
HAYWARD, CA. July 3-4, 2010
Under the beautiful clear sky, during
the 2 day festival, people strolled on
the grounds of Cal State East Bay
in Hayward experiencing a well
organized event that had patrons
gasping for words to describe the
much awaited multicultural event
and enjoying fabulous food in
the white tents and danced to the
rhythms of musical performances
of Fijian and Indian artists. Fiji
Festival (an undertaking of the Fiji
American National Association
(FANA), under the leadership of
President Davendra Kumar went
Davendra Kumar-President, FANA
Community
Weekend - Fiji Festival
ground filled with performing arts Fijiana Times creates history at Fiji Festival USA 2010 broadcasting live event
groups, DJ’s, classic cars, sports
teams, and security provided by Fiji Festival 2010 wasn’t like the Viewers from Canada, Fiji, New like to see the event.
Hayward Police Dept. and Contra festival held in previous years. With Zealand, Australia or any other part
the advancement in technology, of the world, for the first time had As this was our first sponsored
Costa Protective Services.
and with a donation of a broadband the opportunity to watch the festi- event, we’d love to hear your feedback. You have the opportunity to
At the end of the 2nd day I had the card to FANA from Talib Haniff of val as it happened.
view the festival in case you were
opportunity to talk with one police Advance Heating & Cooling
officer and was so happy to hear Works, Fijiana Times sponsored Fijiana Times concluded its live working, out of town or out of the
the first ever live web broadcast of broadcast at the Miss Fiji USA pag- country. Send us an email at
what he had to say:
eant after the results of the pageant [email protected] and tell us
Officer: “ This is the first time I the festival over the 2 days.
was announced.
what you thought of this collaboratwas assigned to a duty to this type
ed effort to bring you a step closer
of festival and am so happy to say From the festival grounds, to the
that there was not even one inci- stage, including the final soccer If you did not catch the broadcast to home!
dent within this booths, sheds, that I match between Combine Broth- or would like to watch a rerun, you
ers of Sacramento and South Bay, can still view the recorded show If you would like to broadcast your
would have regretted to see”.
Here one should commend the at- Fijiana Times covered the events online at fijifestival.com. You can next event live, please contact us at
share the link with your friends and 510-270-5248 or
tendees and the owners of booths. with a live broadcast over the
family as well in case they would E mail: [email protected].
There services must have been that internet.
goooood that no one had to complain.
At the festival, available were a
wide selection of delicious cuisine
freshly prepared on the ground by
chefs of individual stalls and delivered in a manner that left the attendees no choice but to try more than
one. Stalls providing merchandise
for sale saw some good returns on
their small investment. Notable on
the hands of many girls was the
Nick Khelawan-Director Marketing,
FANA and Publisher of
Fijiana Times, Mahen Prasad.
across the USA are numerous and
varied. Whether it is in re-enacting
the journey of an historic pioneer
wagon train, or noting the life and
achievements of the human rights
icon and winner of the Nobel
Peace Prize, Martin Luther King
Jr, the USA is proud of its history
and showcases many events and
festivals throughout the year. Fiji
Festival is no exception.
as planned and was supported by
a family of several members (Nick
Khelawan, Runnveer Singh, James
Prasad and others) who were seen
monitoring the works of all corners.
Festival consisted of exciting events
featuring local artists, cultural
organizations and had 7 participants
vying for the Fiji Festival Crown.
Festival concluded with a reception
held on Sunday night where the
management acknowledged the
contribution of all members,
several sponsors (Bhindi Jewelers,
Maharaj Travel, Pathfinder Travel,
Prime Properties of California,
Sadhana Narayan Law Firm, Tahal
Groceries-to name a few), patrons
and all who in anyway helped
making this ever growing festival a
success.
July, 2010
decorative prints of mendhi and
one known artist seen busy with
her work of putting the mendhi on
the hands of these girls was Reshmi
Prasad.
It was amazing to see the children
in Baby Show although not many
participated. There were some 8
kids who took part and the winner
selected by an independent judge
was none other than Aryan Prasad.
The dances on Fijian songs by
races other than Native Fijians was
superb.
Karaoke- There were some very
talented local singers who performed extremely well under the
pressure of audience vying to hear
them again and again.
more strengthened, is the largest
annual event in the Bay area. The
Festival provides a medium for
Social, Economical and Cultural
enrichment for the people of Fiji
origin and those of the South
Pacific. It emphasizes the sharing
of our heritage with ourselves and
with those of this great Nation. To
bring the Festival to the people, the
committee has fostered alliance
with the business community. This
has lead to greater exposure for the
participating businesses as well as
providing financial support for the
event. It is estimated that total cost
required to organize an event of this
magnitude runs within a vicinity of
$80K - $100,000.
From remembering the civil war
in the south to an appreciation of Asha Ram - Hayward
The event had kicked off with a
the arts and culture of the Art Deco Asha sang solo and duet with his
float procession, official opening
speech by the President, and the Fiji Festival, now in its eighth year, era, historical events and festivals niece who is also a talented singer.
To strengthen the ties with Fiji and
within the Fijian community here it
is noted with pleasure and pride that
our brothers and sisters in Modesto
are ready to celebrate “Modesto Fiji
Festival on the 14th of August this
year. What is important to note is
that without the support of general
public of this great nation and participation of our leaders, the event
of this magnitude cannot be easily
concluded with success.
The show of still going strong classical cars and motor bikes was an
attraction that had some youths
making rounds within the area
where the cars were parked. If you
missed looking at the interior and
the engines you have missed seeing
the beauty of these machines. The
running body of FANA promises
that you could fulfill the dream in
time to come.
A Nice coincidence
“4th of July” the
Independence Day
Often referred to simply as “The
Fourth of July”, Independence Day
celebrates America’s declaration of
independence from Great Britain.
Countrywide, Independence Day
celebrations, the most popular of
which are set against evocative
USA symbols like the Washington
Monument in DC, or the mountain
carving of four exalted American
presidents at Mount Rushmore,
are usually centered about major
events like outdoor symphony
concerts and fireworks displays,
parades, picnics and barbecues,
carnivals and more.
Fiji Festival was
Sone pe Suhaga
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Bhindi Jewelers
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
July, 2010
Fiji Festval, 2010 - Highlights & Views
One of the floats in the parade led Indian and Fijian songs kept the Young and old all enjoyed the day and
by 2 men in the costume of a lion teens rocking to the music. The here are 2 dancing and enjoying the
and an ape kept the crowd amused. warm weather was no deterrent.
music while mothers did shopping.
Aryan Prasad
Son of Amal and Reshmi Prasad
of Hayward celebrates his second
birthday on 15th July.
Love and Blessings from Daddy, Mommy,
Aja, Aji, Par Aji, Nana, Nani, Dada Kamal,
Dadi Aurore, Mausi Moushumi,
Mausa Abhinesh, and all relatives from USA,
Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji
What others had to say:
Victor and Alvin - L.A. & Newark
“Nice to see Fijian population
getting together. Get to see culture
and the Fiji style food”.
Salesh Chand (Master)-San Mateo
“One of the best festivals I have
attended . Brings the family together. A Nice get together”.
Jit Prasad - San Jose
“Proud to be part of this festival.
Food and booths are all fine. Need
to have it going forever”.
Intiaz Dean - Antioch
Octavious Webster - Richmond
“Came for the first time. Met so “Came last year. Loved it and am
many people from Fiji. Keep it
here again. Will sure be here next
year”.
going”.
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