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Fiji, a former British colony made up of about 330 islands in the central Pacific Ocean, has been without an elected government since Commodore Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, also known as Frank Bainimarama, took power in a 2006 coup. It was the country’s fourth putsch since independence in 1970, and he insisted that military rule was the only way to ensure an end to the spasms of political and ethnic violence that have so often destabilized the country. Bainimarama, who now eschews uniforms for civilian dress, carries the title prime minister and describes his tenure as a cooling-off period before an eventual return to democracy. Bainimarama seemed to be keeping his word when, in January, he lifted the state of emergency that had been in place since he abrogated the Constitution in 2009. He then went further in March by announcing public consultations on the drafting of a new Constitution and a return to free elections by 2014, moves that were praised by Australia, the United States and other countries. But before the ink was dry on the order lifting emergency rule, Mr. I've watched the wonderful ways you've made life special for our family. Kya Kool Hain Hum 3 (2016) Full Movie Watch Online & Free. Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 Full Movie HD Watch Online Free, Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 Watch Online Full HD, Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 Watch or download by free from your. The moments of love and laughter, the traditions Daily Use Items-Dental Care and memories we'll carry with us Hair Care-Hair Care-Skin Care throughout our lives. Personal Care-For Good Health But most of all I've watched the way you've shown us the true meaning of love YorkinBusiness Centre everything you do. 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The effect has been chilling, as the cautious optimism surrounding the lifting of emergency law seems to have given way to plain old caution. ![]() Newspapers must print the names of their writers and photographers to reveal who is responsible for an article. “If you miss a byline or a photo caption you can face a $100,000 fine” Celebrating 60 years in business — the equivalent of $55,000 — “or two years in jail. That should tell you all you need to know,” said a local journalist, who requested anonymity for fear of retribution against his news organization. ![]() “I think we’re in for a tough ride,” he said. A tough ride is a good description of recent Fijian history. In 2000, during the country’s third coup, ethnic Fijian nationalists held the country’s first Indo-Fijian prime minister hostage in Parliament for 56 days. Bainimarama narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during that episode, which saw the eruption of ethnic riots in the heart of the capital, Suva. 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Bainimarama accused him of corruption and inflaming the racial tensions between native Fijians and the descendents of Indians brought in by the British to serve as cheap labor in the sugarcane fields. Members of the current government, and in particular its powerful attorney general, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, seethe over what they consider a lack of international appreciation for their accomplishments, which they say include one of the longest periods of relative economic and political stability in the country’s post independence history. Instead, the British-led Commonwealth of Nations suspended Fiji’s membership in 2009, while New Zealand and Australia have each imposed travel, financial and other sanctions against those involved in the 2006 coup. Sitting in his spacious office in central Suva as the setting sun turned the bay outside his window from gold to deep red, Mr. Sayed-Khaiyum, who is IndoFijian, insisted that any criticism of the new regulations that took effect earlier this year is based on either a misunderstanding or the entrenched biases of neocolonialists. Eventually, he said, people will see that while the new regulations contain strong law and order provisions, the government has no intention of using them unless absolutely necessary. “The proof is in the eating of the pudding,” he said. Such reassurances, however, are cold comfort for critics of the government and those who claim to have suffered abuse at its hands. International rights monitors like Amnesty International have blasted Fiji for its human rights record, which allegedly includes the torture of prisoners and the arbitrary detention of activists and government opponents. Nowhere is the sense of fear this has engendered more evident than in the behavior of Fiji’s journalists. Not one would consent to be interviewed on the record, even though more than six months had passed since Fiji reinstated a free press. The only reporter who had agreed to speak for attribution sent an e-mail just days later asking that his name not be used out of fear of retribution. Although several Western diplomats said they were encouraged by the government’s promises to hold elections and write a new Constitution, they nonetheless expressed serious concerns that the credibility of its pledges to return to democracy was being undermined by the public order regulations. “Most of us don’t like the POAD” — the Public Order (Amendment) Decree, said a Western diplomat based in Suva, speaking on the condition of anonymity in line with diplomatic protocol. “It is certainly a vehicle they could use to silence dissent.” Netani Rika is not used to keeping silent. He is the former editor in chief of The Fiji Times, the country’s oldest newspaper, which was owned by Rupert Murdoch’s company, News Corp., until it was forced by the Fijian government to sell to a local owner in 2009. Rika, who in the early days of martial law defied the censors by leaving whole columns of his newspaper blank instead of running censored copy, left the job in 2010 after soldiers threw gasoline bombs at his home. No one has been charged over the incident, which he said had followed a telephone call from Mr. Bainimarama asking him to back off his criticisms of the government. “I’m not optimistic,” Mr. Rika said, sitting at the bar in the Defense Club, a colonial-era institution in Suva that serves as a gathering point for the capital’s elite. “A lot of what they’ve done and will do leading up to the 2014 elections is going to be superficial. “Unless some good people stand up, we’ll be left with those army guys who will morph into politicians,” he said. “And then they’ll be in power for 10 more years.” The question of who will run in the elections is a critical one. Qarase, who was ousted as prime minister in 2006, faces charges of corruption and abuse of office that many say are politically motivated. Mahendra Chaudhry, the prime minister held hostage in 2000, also faces corruption charges stemming from his time in office. Both may be disqualified from running for office if convicted, which would eliminate the two most popular alternatives to Mr. Bainimarama, who in the interview on May 29 would neither rule out nor commit himself to a run for office. Even if the elections proceed smoothly, Mr. Chaudhry said in an interview in his hilltop offices overlooking Suva, there is no guarantee they will result in the end of Fiji’s so-called “coup culture.” There are always scores that need to be settled. “Maybe this time what we need to take a look at,” he said, “is the role of the military.” CONVICTED triple murderer Max Sica should not be eligible for parole until December 15, 2053, the prosecution says. Prosecution Wants Max Sica Behind Bars Till At Least 2053 VICTIM Neelma Singh, 24, and convicted triple murderer Max Sica. Sisters Neelma, Sidhi, 12, and brother Kunal, 18, were found dead in a spa bath on Apr 22 2003 in their Bridgeman Downs home. They are seeking a 45 year term for Sica- including 1299 days already served in custody - which would mean he would be 83 when eligible for parole. Massimo 'Max' Sica, 42, was found guilty on Tuesday of killing his former girlfriend Neelma Singh, 24, and her siblings Kunal, 18, and Sidhi, 12, in April 2003. The trio was found dead in an overflowing hot spa at their parent's Bridgeman Downs home in Brisbane's northern suburbs. After a 77-day criminal trial - the longest in Queensland legal history - a Supreme Court jury deliberated almost four days before finding the Crown's strong circumstantial case was sufficient to find married father-of-two daughters had ended the three siblings' lives. Criminal lawyer Peter Saggers, shortly after the verdict, said his client, Sica, was 'obviously disappointed' about the jury's decision and would most likely appeal the verdicts. 'We've got a month (in which to lodge any) appeal,' he said. Under a Queensland law, a person convicted of multiple murders receives a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment and must serve a minimum of 20-years before being eligible for parole. Sica went to the Singh family's home late on the night of April 20, 2003, to talk with Neelma and possibly have a prayer meeting about his tumor. No calls were made or answered from the Singh house - mobile or landline - after 11.10pm on April 20 and each of the trio were dressed for bed which indicated they were killed before getting dressed on the Monday morning. For some reason - perhaps out of jealously or rejection - in a rage Sica strangled Neelma, the Crown said. It is believed Sica - fearing Kunal and Sidhi could identify him as Neelma's killer - got a garden fork and attacked them. Sidhi was beaten to death probably in her bed. Kunal was knocked unconscious also probably in his bed. The dead bodies of Neelma and Sidhi were dumped into a running spa and Kunal was also placed in the spa where he drowned. Sica then used bleach and other materials to clean the murder scene and wash away DNA, but left his sock print in the freshly cleaned area. Sica lied about being home on the night of the murders and also lied about the time he arrived at the Singh home when he discovered the bodies. No one else was expected at the Singh house that night and items missing from Singh house were of sentimental value about Neelma including a pendant Sica had given her. When Sica had called police saying there were three bodies in the spa. First officers on the scene could see only two bodies. The parents of the Singh siblings, Vijay and Shirley, were present in court for the hearing, so too were Sica's mother and father, Anamaria and Carlo. The hearing before Justice John Byrne continues. After sentencing, Sica will be transferred to the Brisbane Correctional Centre for another mental health assessment, as per Queensland Corrective Services procedure. Previously he was on remand at Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre, but after sentencing, stricter conditions will apply such as fewer personal visits and phone calls. To get the best value for your dollar Advertise in 604-909-4088 Toll Free: 1 866 840 2885 Read the Fiji Times Canada online www.fijitimescanada.com 4 Friday July 6, 2012 www.fijitimescanada.com www.fijitimescanada.com Times Fiji News Friday July 6, 2012 5 Families To Relocate For Airport RESIDENTS along Visama Feeder Road affected by the extension of Nausori Airport will need to move their houses by the end of this year. Airports Fiji Limited (AFL) said it would compensate anyone who needed to be moved. 'The first phase of development works will cost about $F24 million and that includes compensation or allowances to be paid out,' AFL chief executive Tony Gollins said. 'The main focus of the first phase is safety because we have been blacklisted by the International Pilots Association and we are focusing on meeting their requirements.' He said development works were expected to start by mid December. 'We will be offering compensation to anyone who needs to be moved,' he said. Vrija Nand Sharma, who has lived beside the airport for most of his life, said they deserved good compensation for their house and farm. 'They (AFL) have not given us any written notice but some officers have informed us that we will need to move by November,' Mr Sharma said. He said they needed something in writing because a lot of work was required to find another site for his family. Another resident, Phul Mati, said they were sad because their ancestors had lived there for the past 75 years. 'Some officers came and told us that we will need to move before the first stage of development works at the airport,' Ms Mati said. Sujend Prasad, who will also be affected, said officers from the iTaukei Lands Trust Board told them last month to move their houses by November. 'The officers said they will give us money for our land and they will not compensate for the damage to the house. People whose leases have expired will be compensated for their houses and farms, but those with leases will be compensated for land only,' Mr Prasad said. Alipate Qetaki general manager iTaukei Lands Trust Board said they did not inform anyone to move. 'According to TLTB's regional manager central in charge of the area, TLTB was not involved at all in informing or giving notice to residents and tenants to move,' Mr Qetaki said in an email. 'TLTB is aware that officers from the Lands Department are conducting valuations in the areas you had mentioned (Veisama Feeder Road) and those officers may have been talking to residents and tenants.' Residents said about 15 families were informed that they will need to vacate their houses. However, Permanent Secretary for Lands & Mineral Resources Tevita Boseiwaqa said total number of leased properties affected was four 'meaning four families will need to move their houses'. Mr Boseiwaqa confirmed that officers of the Department of Lands & Surveys have been visiting only those residents affected by the Nausori Airport Extension, to negotiate the acquisition of their land. 'The affected residents will be compensated, through negotiation in one of two ways, either they accept the monetary compensation or elect to be re-located to land which is similar to the land acquired for the airport extension,' Mr Boseiwaqa said. 'The above 4 leases would need to vacate their houses by the end of this year, 2012 (and) the balance of the land required for Stage 1 is unleased itaukei land for which negotiations are still continuing,' he said. Minister Proud Of Female Police Officers Minister for Women Dr Jiko Luveni applauded the growing number of women serving in the Fiji Police Forces. “There used to be no women in the Fiji Police Force in the 60s and early 70s but today there are 740 female officers out of the 3875 police officers in the Fiji Police Force,” Dr Luveni said. Fiji Police Academy Commandant Vilisi Misiamete told the minister that there are currently 28 women officers in the Inspector level, 35 in the Sergeants level, 65 in Corporals and 612 in the subordinates level. “Because of the skills knowledge and abilities, 3 senior officers have also attended overseas trainings in Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, India, China,” Misiamete said. The minister was also told that 69 female officers in the Force have also been posted on overseas peace keeping missions. “Female officers serving in Liberia has been recently praised and recognized for their tireless work in the community there”, she said. Dr Luveni also told female officers that 49 percent of Fiji’s population is female according to the 2007 census. “We need to narrow the gap between man and women in development. Fiji today is in a much better position listed 87th in the human development index of developing countries in the world today before we used to be in the 90th position.” Fiji’s green products displayed at the Fiji Booth at the International Exposition Yeosu Korea 2012 in Yeosu City have attracted a lot of attention. This was confirmed at the Fiji Booth in Yeosu by Niqa Tuvuki. “With the change of weather from the cold to humid temperatures and the daily media promotion, are two main factors of the enormous and massive visitors pouring into the Pacific pavilion,” she said. Mrs Tuvuki added the Pacific Joint Pavilion had begun to witness the cumulative figure from June 3 to 9 with the total of 37,022 visitors, much higher figure, compared to the previous weeks. “Both students and people from all works of life had begun to push their way into the Pacific Pavilion as summer vacation and holiday breaks for students begins,” she said. “We had also run out of all printed brochures for the entire Pacific Pavilion as these were used by visitors for stamps.” Fijian Products Attract Yeosu Expo When the media visited the Fiji Booth on June 28, Mrs Tuvuki said the amount of visitors that had visited the Fijian Booth had increased and the Fiji green products had attracted a lot of attention. The Fiji booth she said had showcased the unique products from the different companies – Pure Fiji, Makosoi, Naturally Fiji, Aqua Safe and Fijian Noni and diverse culture they represent at the World Trade Expo. Items displayed at the Fiji booth include a drua, fishing nets, crab net, Na i kali, eel net, small fish, crab, masi, tanoa, Printed Tapa, Baby Mat, War clubs among other Fijian products. Mrs Tuvuki said they had also used the expo to advertise Fiji as tourist haven. Many, she said, had mentioned their intention to visit Fiji. Fiji, she said with the theme for the Expo “Promoting Creative and Sustainable Maritime activities through the Journey” continues to attract visitors at the World Trade Expo 2012 in Yeosu, Korea. To get the best value for your dollar Advertise in Read the Fiji Times Canada online www.fijitimescanada.com 604-909-4088 Toll Free: 1 866 840 2885 6 Friday July 6, 2012 Times Fiji News www.fijitimescanada.com Minister Gives 2 Weeks’ Notice For 549 Health Workers A two-weeks notice has been given to the 549 Ministry of Health workers who have yet to submit their position description report. Minister for Health Dr Neil Sharma said all these workers have to submit their PD’s or otherwise their pay will be deducted. 'They will get a final warning and they have to give an explanation as to why they have not submitted their reports yet,” he said. Dr Sharma said a position description report is a report that workers have to submit to their supervisors in order for their supervisors to know what their responsibilities are. “Apart from submitting their PD’s they also have to submit their confidentiality report which will enable the workers to get promoted,” said Dr Sharma. “We have been informing them for the past three years to submit their report but still they never submit it and as a result we do not know who is supposed to do what and this brings in inefficiency,” he said. He said these workers are not confined to one group but includes doctors, nurses, lab technicians, cleaners and David LINGAM Publisher All materials used in this paper is the property of Sun-Times Media Group (2010) Ltd and cannot be copied or used in part or whole, without the written consent of Sun-Times Media Group (2010) Ltd. Sun-Times Media Group (2010) Ltd will not be responsible for any material supplied by the advertiser(s) for errors. In the case of any errors caused by the publisher, Sun - Times Media Group (2010) is limited to the advertising cost for the issue. It is entirely the choice of the consumer to do business with the advertisier and Sun_times Media Group (2010) Ltd is not responsible for any loss or damages caused by the advertiser to the consumer. The Fiji Times Canada Ltd www.fijitimescanada.com Email: [email protected] IT'S been a life-changing experience for more than 30 patients at Labasa Hospital after an Interplast team from Australia and New Zealand successfully operated on them early this week. The team operated on patients who suffered from tumours, cleft lips and palates, scarring from burns and hand injuries. The team, funded by AusAID and two Rotary Clubs in Tasmania, has been visiting Fiji since 1983 to provide free Former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase's legal counsel in the Fijian Holdings trial, Samanunu Vaniqi has made an application for a permanent stay on the proceedings of the case. Vaniqi said the application includes affidavits from Qarase and Nawalu Interplast Team Of Doctors Helps Fijians surgical intervention programs. Team leader Doctor David Ying said they provided medical consultation to about 50 patients and more than 30 had been successfully operated on since Monday. 'The team consists of qualified and experienced surgeons and nurses who are willing to offer their helping hand to the people of Fiji,' Dr Ying said. 'These patients don't have to spend extra money to travel overseas for further medical treatment because we are here to treat them. Vaniqi said the application is based on Article 43 of the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights. She said this issue is focusing on Qarase's human rights, not just his Dr Neil Sharma other administration staff. Out,” he said. “This should be a lesson to all civil “We have a lot of unemployed people servants as government is keen to have out there looking for work and we cannot efficient people working and this is tolerate this behavior anymore, we want what we want for our ministry,” he said. To right size the civil service,” he said. “We have been patient, kind but now He also said these types of attitude we have to take a stand and tell them by the workers have shown them that Russian not care Affairs Minister, enough is enough, perform or move people do Foreign about their work. Sergey Lavrov 'We also acknowledge the staff of the hospital for their tremendous assistance and availability in making sure our operations is successfully completed.' Health Ministry spokesman Peni Namotu said the team's yearly visit was always inspiring. 'This is an opportunity for our doctors to learn from these experts,' Mr Namotu said. 'We are really thankful to them because their voluntary work is able to change the lives of many people in the country.' Surrey BC Tel: 604-909-4088 Fax: 1-888-528-(FIJI) 3454 Vaniqi Applies For A Permanent Stay On Proceedings Of Qarase Case constitutional rights. The matter will be discussed again on Monday as FICAC Senior Counsel, Michael Blanchflower needs to go through the application and make a response. He said that it should not be an ambush by surprise. SLG_STICBC_PRINT.pdf 1 09/05/11 12:08 PM www.fijitimescanada.com Friday July 6, 2012 7 ICBC Cases Barinder S. Sanghera B.Comm., LL.B. Sanghera B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), LL.B. C M Y “After my accident I had constant neck and back pains. I felt sad most of the time and became very anxious about CM MY the future. ICBC said I was overreacting and offered $17,000. 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