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Consumers checking out the products while shopping in a supermarket in Nadi. Photo: MARGARET NAQIRI.
ests of these organisations to remain
on their panel of solicitors.
Longer period for settlement
means more interest earnings for the
banks which chews into consumers settlement amount, Mrs Kumar
said..
According to Mrs Kumar, the purpose of this forum was to discuss the
progress made so far by financial institutions, policy makers and regula-
continued on page 7
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A Blessed Christmas
It is that time when families
get together and spread the
Christmas message of Goodwill to all men and practice
generosity to the poor.
For this is the day when the
Saviour of the World was born
and which is more commonly
known amogst Christians as
the Nativity of Our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ.
Second in the Roman Catholic Church calendar only to
Easter, Christmas is celebrated by many as if it were the
most important of Christian
feasts.
The religious observance
of Christmas nowdays is almost entirely replaced by
amusement and reveling over
plum pudding, binge drinking,
feasting including lovo feasts
with decorations of mistletoe
and flickering lights.
Two of the best exemplifications of this new Christmas without Christ are to be
found in the Christmas Stories
of Charles Dickens, and the
Sketch Book of Washington
Irving.
CHARLES CHAMBERS
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Lack of police
vehicles unacceptable
Minister urges
change to survive
By CHARLES CHAMBERS
The women from Nanuku Village in Ba pictured at the Sofitel resort and Spa. Photo: MARGARET NAQIRI.
By CHARLES CHAMBERS
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By CHARLES CHAMBERS
Businessman Rajesh Punja
(pictured) is the new chairman of our national airline Fiji
Airways.
The Director of Punja and
Sons was appointed along
with Shaheen Ali, Permanent
Secretary for Industry, Trade
and Tourism.
They replaced Incumbent
Chairman Mr. Nalin Patel and
Director Mr. Stefan Pichler respectively and who were both
farewelled by the shareholders.
The changes were made
following the airlines Annual
General Meeting.
Retired
executive
Mr.
Aslam Khan, Solicitor General Mr. Sharvada Sharma and
Managing Director and CEO
(MDCEO) Mr. Andre Viljoen
will continue as board members.
Mr. Patel has been a Director of Fiji Airways since 1993,
and Chairman since 2006,
the Attorney General Aiyaz
Sayed Khaiyum said.
He has been part ofthe
airline through some of the
most challenging and rewarding transformations in its history, and we thank him for his
dedication and commitment
to this very important Fijian
company.
Duringhis Chairmanship,
Fiji Airways has rebranded
into a proud National Carrier
which operates profitably.
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Descedents organise
Pickering Reunion in Lautoka
By CHARLES CHAMBERS
It was the first time ever for
a majority of the descendants
of Thomas and Fulori Pickering to get together.
The reunion, organisd by
the third generation first and
second cousins was held at
Toma Pickering Jnrs residence at Navutu, in Lautoka
from December 4th to 6th
2015 and attended by over 100
family members.
Thomas Pickering Snrs
children were Kitty Smith (deceased), George (deceased),
Robert (deceased), Thomas
Jnr, Albert (deceased), Charlie
(deceased, Harry (deceased)
and Nora Miller (deceased).
The organising committees, one based in Suva and
the other based in Lautoka
begun prepartions for the reunion almost a year ago and
organised different fundraisers to cater for the cost of catering.
The weekend started off
on Friday, December 4th with
a get-together and a dinner.
Saturday was spent by the
cousins visiting the graves of
the deceased family members, cleaning them and decorating them with materials.
The afternoon was spent
on the big front lawn of the
family home in Navutu with
the children competing in
friendly rivalry in different
sports.
A bbq was organised for
lunch.
Saturday evening was the
main event where a bif feast
was held and entertainment
provided by the cousins from
overseas down.
The reunion ended on Sunday with a farewell lunch.
The organising committee
was hopeful that their next
reunion planned for next year
will be an even bigger event
with more family members
from overseas joining in.
The 1st and 2nd cousins pictured with the only surviving member of the late Thomas and Fuloris children, Thomas
Jnr at the reunion on Saturday night. Photo: CHARLES CHJAMBERS.
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Tappoo adds glamour to new-look Airport Health Ministry gets new blood donor bus
By CHARLES CHAMBERS
The Tappoo Group has
added glamour to the newly
renovated and refurbished
Nadi International Airport departure lounge.
The opening of the $10
millionTappoo Fiji Duty Free
store, and its new restaurant,
Bula Bar & Bistro, featuring
the internationally renowned
Gloria Jeans Coffees at the
new renovated departures
terminal upstairs has given
the airport a truly international feature, blended in with the
new designs.
Tappoo has introduced
MAC cosmetics for the first
time at Nadi International Airport, following its recent success at TappooCity Suva just
two months ago.
MAC is at the forefront of
fashion trendsetting, suitable
for all ages and all races.
In a press release, the Tappoo Group said they were delighted that the travelling passengers from Nadi would now
have the opportunity to get a
sample makeover at their Departures duty free store.
It also features a new
modernized Fiji Market concept within the new store. We
have embraced the Governments vision to promote local
artifacts to the world.
Tappoo said their range in
the Fiji market section show-
world.
Tappoo boasts the state of
the art store looks every bit
as good as duty free stores
in Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, and New York.
We are delighted that Airports Fiji Limited had a vision
to transform the Nadi International Airport into a modern,
elegant looking airport. This
gave us the opportunity to invest into a new world class
Tappoo Fiji Duty Free store.
We commend Tappoos
for its immense efforts in delivering world class duty free
shopping experience to our
international
passengers,
MrFaiz Khan, Chairman Airports Fiji Limited said.
We also congratulate Tappoo for the internationally renowned Gloria Jeans coffee
products on offer in their Bula
Bar and Bistro. Well done Tappoo Group!
By CHARLES CHAMBERS
The Lautoka Hospital now
has a new addition to their
blood donation efforts.
Thanks to the Government
of Japan, a new blood donor
vehicle was presented to the
hospital by the Japanese Ambassador to Fiji His Excellency
TakujiHanatani.
The donation comes in
the wake of the The Ministry
of Healths aim of achieving a
100 per cent voluntary non
regulated blood donation by
2020.
The new vehicle, to be
used in the western division
will receive blood that is critical for surgeries and saves
lives during operations.
The Minister for Health and
Medical Services, Hon. JoneUsamate received the new
vehicle on behalf of the Fijian
Government at the Lautoka
Hospital from MrHanatani.
This assistance and donation of this blood donation
bus from the people of Japan
By CHARLES CHAMBERS
Lautoka businessman Don
Bruces resort in Yasawa is a
living testatment of how solar
has drastically saved him over
$25,000 in fuel consumption a
month.
Coralview Island Resort on
Tavewa Island is now fully solar powered except for a few
hours at night when the diesel
generator is turned on.
Mr Bruce is also the managing director of MV Solar Fiji
and is a partnership with the
parent company, by the same
name, in Australia and owner
Michael Valentine.
At the resort, Mr Bruce had
a monthly fuel bill, including
maintenance of $27,000.
This was mainly for the
4200 litres of diesel used to
create 44 kilowatts of power.
Now he uses just 60 litres
of fuel a month which costs
him just $250.
The new solar system cost
him around $940,000 and today he does not pay a single
cent to churn out 50 kilowatts
of power.
Imagine most the cargo I
was shipping through to the
resort was diesel for the generator, he said.
Since opening the resort,
the demand for energy or
power has grown and I could
see it was getting expensive
to run the generators for 24
hours, sometimes with only
one guest, he said.
Towards 1997, I started to
think about solar power and
started off with some solar set
up but this did not work out,
he said.
He then managed to contact mr Valentine in Australia
and met with him to discuss
the use of solar at the resort.
The Australian businesman
is one of the pioneers of the
Australian Solar Industry and
before starting up MV Solar,
he wrote and taught the first
TAFF Training Course for renewable energy in Australia.
He is also a member of the
Clean Energy Council of Aus-
Sofitel Celebrates
10 Years
Renowned Sofitel Resort and Spa
recently celebrated its 10th year
Anniversary.
The resort presented gifts to staff
members who were still working
there since the hotel began.
Consumers warned
Cocktails in a Bottle
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grateful to the present government for allowing former residents like him the opportunity
to come back and invest in
the country.
I am so grateful to Mr
Bainimarama (Prime Minister
Voreqe Bainimarama) for this
gesture, Mr Buksh said.
Mr Buksh was born in Ba in
1951 and attended Vatulaulau
Primary School.
In 1970 after his family migrated to New Zealand and
six years later they moved to
Australia.
Mr Buksh said he decided
to invest in Fiji and came back
two years ago with his wife
until he acquired the property
through an advertisement.
He described the setting as
a beautiful location.
Mr Buksh said Bayview
from the
entire team of
The exterior view of the newly built Bayview Cove Health Rresort in Sonaisali, Nadi.
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match and the first ever Super Rugby match between the
Chiefs and Crusaders.
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cocktails.
The cocktails come in eight
different flavours with the
names given by staff of the distillery during a get-together.
It has been well accepted,
especially the 16-35 years age
bracket but I know this group
will widen once the taste of the
cocktails gets around, Mr. Adams said.
Some locals are even using it as wash-down (local term
used for drinks after a kava
session) and is becoming a hit
there too, he said.
It is also becoming popular
as a pre-clubbing drink amongst
the young people.
Each bottle of cocktail has
11.49 percent alcohol and is a
step up from RTD.
The different cocktails are:
KULA Vodka with strawberry
flavours; MAQO VITI Vodka
with mango flavours; QUWAWA
Vodka with guava flavours;
WASAWASA Vodka, Blue Caracao with lemon flavours; PARATAISI Vodka with tropical fruit
flavours; MARAVU White Rum,
lime and mint flavours; MOLI
KARO Tequila, Orange Curacao with lemon flavours; VITI
KOLA Vodka, Gin, White Rum,
Tequila and Triple Sec with lemon and Cola flavours.
The cocktails in their standout bottles are available at many
major outlets awaiting the people of Fiji to taste a world-class
cocktail made in Fiji.
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By ANUSHIL KUMAR
The Vodafone Fiji 7s
side leads the World Rugby
Sevens points table despite
a Plate finish in South Africa.
Following the win in
Dubai a week earlier, the
boys failed to spark in
Cape Town as they were
bundled out of cup quarterfinal with a 14-17 defeat
to the French.
South Africa beat Argentina 29-14 to get their third
successive cup victory on
home soil.
Fiji captain OseaKolinisau said they let themselves down with their performance.
We were disappointed
to go out against France
- we know we gave that
game away.
When we lost the main
Dramatic night
By ANUSHIL KUMAR
Dramas were created
during the Wild West Boxing Promotions program at
Prince Charles Park following the announcement that
the main Fiji heavyweight
title bout between PeteroQica and Napoleon Taumoepeau was not on.
Qica pulled out in the
last minute due to a muscle-pull injury.
Boxing Commission of
Fiji western director Usman Ali said he was informed about Qica a few
fights before the main
bout.
They brought a medical report, Ali said.
Then we appointed an
match day.
I have been hearing
this all week, that he was
going to pull out at the
last minute, Taumoepeau
said.
This man has been
dodging me since 2013
and I dont understand
how he can still be the
heavyweight champion of
Fiji.
Taumoepeau said the
heavyweight title should
be vacant.
Why did he come
to the weigh in, weighing 130kg, when he fights
at 105kg, Taumoepeau
questioned.
I can tell that he didnt
even train and this was
planned from the beginning.
Player Profile
Main bout challenger Napoleon Taumoepeau (right) showing his frustrations while Petero
Qicas manager William Ubitau looks on. Photo: ANUSHIL KUMAR.
Ronal Naidu against Jhonny Singh during the 6x3minute special bout at Prince Charles Park.
Photo: ANUSHIL KUMAR.
Name:Napolioni Qasevakatini
Nick Name:Nep
Occupation:Football
Date of Birth:17/03/1993
Hobbies:Listening to music
Position:Striker
Originally from:Bavu village, Nadroga
Height:191cm
Weight:86kg
Schools attended:
Nawai Primary School,
Lautoka Central College
Current district:Nadi
Last district:Suva
District debut:Nadi
National levels:Fiji U20, Fiji U23,
Fiji National team
Favourite player (local):Alvin Singh
Favourite player (international):
Ronaldinho
Best moment: When I became
the IDC hero for Suva in my
first tournament in white jersey
Worst moment:When we lost the
IDC this year, heartbroken
Toughest opponent:
SamuelaKautoga
Advice for young footballers:Give
your best during the training which
determines your selection
Favourite drink:Fiji Water
Favourite food:Anything mum
cooks
Favourite music:English/iTaukei
Best actress:Katrina Kaif
Best actor:Tom Cruise
Best buddy:IlimotamaJese
Who inspires you:
VuniuciTikomaimereke
Most annoying teammate:IliesaLino
Worst habit:Eating
Proudest moment:When I was
called up in the national team
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Siliveni Nawai (left) fires-in a punch at Wahid Khan during the 8x3minute main supporting bout. BELOW: Champions Siliveni Nawai (3rd
from right) flanked by Mulomulo Boxing Club officials, fans and sponsor after his technical knockout win against Wahid King Khan during
the Wild West Boxing Promotions program at Prince Charles Park. Photos: ANUSHIL KUMAR.