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Everyone Is Protected Under TheConstitution – PM Bainimarama

The Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimaramaaid that everyone living in Fiji isafe and will be protected under theonstitution of Fiji.

He made the comments while speakingn Ovalau.Bainimarama said the political upheavalof 2000 and 2006 was the main reasonhe took over government to try and builda better Fiji for all Fijians.Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimaramaonce again reminding the itaukeiommunity that their rights are intact

and safe under the constitution.The constitution protects the rights ofhe itaukei, your land is secure, the Fijianulture is intact and it helps build the

GDP of the country,” said Bainimarama.

The PM warning people should notbe moved by what he said was all thepolitical talks happening around them.I want to make it clear that I was part

of the committee that reviewed theonstitution and all this talk that you

hear from political parties are all lies,”

said Bainimarama.Bainimarama reminded them that thosewho choose to break the law will be

taken to task, as in the recent seditioncases.“While in Tavua last week, I told themto be careful of what you hear and howit can create instability. We should makeour own decisions, for the better, and not

breach the law,” said Bainimarama.

He even reassured the people of Ovathat there will be no more civil unres“When I was in the military we saw w

caused the upheaval in 2000 and 20that led to lives being lost, and I wantell you, the people of Ovalau that thincidences will never happen agasaid Bainimarama.The Prime Minister ended his ofvisit in Ovalau.

Fiji Link’s First Ofcer Sonam Pratapwas part of a little history and indeed aproud moment for all Fijians and femalesn particular.

She, along with Captain Hartlene Yuenand cabin crew members Varea Maniand Mere Bale, operated Fiji Link’s rstall-female ight crew (pilots and cabinrew) to Apia, Samoa.

This was on the ATR 72-600 aircraft.This came just a week after an all-femaleight deck operated ight from Nadi toSuva by Captain Yuen and First OfcerPratap on September 1.First Ofcer Pratap, after the ight,xpressed her excitement over the all-emale crew operated ight.

She said when she saw the all-femaleeam, they were all excited and tookeles before departure (where the ight

departed early).It was a nice experience. It was all girls

and it is not something you get to dovery day,” she said.

Speaking of Captain Yuen, First OfcerPratap said: “Hartlene as a captain is agood role model.

I know she knows a lot about the ATRand she is very knowledgeable and I

look forward to working with her moreand learning more from her.”First Ofcer Pratap, when asked onher career aspirations, said if given achance over the next couple of years,she would try to take up command forthe ATR.If not this, then she hopes to get on the

jets in Fiji Airways adding hopefully theBoeing 737.Background about First ofcer SonamPratapAge: 26

Graduated from Pacic Flying Schoo2009.Worked as Airport Services AssistantFiji Link, then started ying for Fiji Lon the Twin Otter from September 20In January 2015, began training on ATR aircraft and started ying the Afrom July.Female ying with Fiji Link There are three female pilots on Fiji LinATR eet at present. They are CapHartlene Yuen, First Ofcer Sonam Praand First Ofcer Petrina Simpson.

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India Donates 5000 Tablets To LiftLearning Experience

NDIA has contributed 5000 tabletso Fiji to assist students living in rural

areas.Minister for Education Dr Mahendra

Reddy said this was one way Governmentwas investing in the education of theuture leaders of the country and tomprove their standard of learning.n his address at the ofcial handing over

of 210 tablets to nine schools in Namosi,Mr Reddy said more than 200 schoolswould receive the tablets.He said students would also take turnso work on it as well as learn the basics.This is how we are spreading the benet

of this tablet project that we have for aarge number of schools, particularlyhose schools in the interior and in the

slands that don't have any personalomputer or laptop," Mr Reddy said.We strongly believe that we haveo move towards a greater resource

mobilisation to digital literacy."The schools that received tabletsncluded Wainimakutu Secondary

School, Wainimakutu Primary School, Naqarawai SDA Primary School,Veinuqa Primary School, Wainiyavu

Primary School, Navunikabi CathoPrimary School, Namosi SecondSchool and Namosi Primary School.


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Majority Of Sodelpa MPS WantedRabuka In

A majority of SODELPA MPs andmembers wanted Sitiveni Rabuka backo help the party earlier this year, it has

been revealed.

This revelation was contained in anemail from party nancier and co-optedmanagement board member SakiusaRaivoce.The email was sent to MPs and seniorparty members. In it, he said he wasnformed 10 out of the 15 SODELPA

MPs wanted Mr Rabuka to help the partybecause of his leadership experienceas a former prime minister and formercommander of the Republic of FijiMilitary Forces.Mr Raivoce conrmed the email but saidt was out of date.

When asked whether he still held thesame view about Mr Rabuka, he said:“My stand is always clear, I wanted himo come back to the party but it is the

party decision for him not to come backand I respect that.”However, it is not clear where thatparty decision was made unless he waseferring to last year before the general

election. After the election loss andhe post-mortem there was certainly a

groundswell of support for Mr Rabuka.Carrying on from the momentum of

hat support, SODELPA president RatuNaiqama Lalabalavu offered Mr Rabukaa vice-presidential position in the annualgeneral meeting that was originally setfor last Saturday. Mr Rabuka said hewas going to think about it because hewas rejected last year when he appliedo become party leader. Leading the

opposition against him was Ro TeimumuKepa and the women’s and youth wings.Ro Teimumu subsequently was electedparty leader and became Oppositioneader. Mr Rabuka was upset last week

when he saw Ratu Naiqama issuing a

oint statement and pictured with RoTeimumu saying they were united. Hehen resigned from the party sayinghose who disliked him because he ledhe 1987 coups, had not changed their

position.n his email sent last February, Mr

Raivoce wrote: “We need to resolve thessue on Major Gen Rabuka soonest.

For info, I was the one who informedhe Party President Col Waqausa and

members of his interview panel (PMLQ.Tuimalekai, Jim Bulatavo) in the

presence of the Party Leader at ourmeeting in June last year, that Maj

Gen SLR is to step down and not beconsidered as a candidate in the lastelection, because our Youth and WomenCouncil was against his nomination.

“The reason being is that he wasinvolved with the rst military coup of1987 ,all the ex-Army Ofcers now withSODELPA ,was part of the coup of 1987,I see no reason why we should not allowhim to come and help the party at thistime, because the military is still verymuch involved with the current Govt.“The interview panel accepted my

proposal and Maj Gen SLR wasinformed accordingly, that he was nolonger a candidate and later that eveningas protocol demand, the Turaga TuiCakau, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu,who

supported Major Gen SLR to be acandidate of SODELPA, was informed

by the party president Col Waqausa,Savenaca Kamikamica and self.“Ratu Naiqama reluctantly accepted thenews, but did not want to hurt the partyas time for election was against us. Hetold us that we should all support RoTeimumu to be the party leader.“There is a need now to allow Major GenSLR back into party, I need not elaboratehere his experience as a politician andqualications as former PM and military

commander.“I agree as Mere has alluded to, thatthere is no disrespect for Ro Teimumuour Party Leader, she remains PL andLOP. Major Gen is coming to help, he isa Military Strategist can be very usefulwith our Task Force Team.“He has support from inside the partyand outside. Man Gen is a nancialmember of the SODELPA, unless theParty Constitution has changed. I aminformed that 10 of our current MPssupport Major Gen to come and help us.I hope that NEC and the Management

Board will endorse this proposal fromthe Western United Front (WUF) co-ordinator Luke Ratuvuki.”These are excerpts of a phone interviewwith Mr Raivoce:CAVA: Do you still hold that view andthat is for Mr Rabuka to come back tothe party?RAIVOCE: My stand is always clear,I wanted him to come back to the party

but it is the party decision for him not tocome back and I respect that. That wasthen, we have moved on we don’t want

to come back.CAVA: Why not now? What changed?

RAIVOCE: I don’t know I think better not comment on it because Annual General Meeting is comingand that will be discussed at the AG

we will leave it at that after the AGMThursday.CAVA: But do you think Mr Rabushould come back?RAIVOCE: Look I served with has an ofcer and he is a memberSODELPA, if he wants to come backcomes back.CAVA: But do you want him to co

back?RAIVOCE: Look I will reserve comment until the meeting because Inot want to pre-empt what is going tosaid at the meeting. I might want him

come back and then he’s not going toappointed so I will leave my commI’ll reserve it.CAVA: But why did you want to invMr Rabuka?RAIVOCE: That was in July or Aphe was my former Commander Prime Minister, I worked close with hand I know his ability and capability it was at that time. We need to moveso the party decided that he is not toreceived by the party so that’s it, he not contest the elections, I don’t th

we should bring back the issue nHe has said it in the paper that you, Sun, reported that he has resigned frSODELPA so I’ll leave it at that, I dowant to comment again.CAVA: During that time did you invMr Rabuka because you saw that

party was not performing and it neehim?RAIVOCE: No, No there is a lot

people in the party who can perfowell….The phone then went silent.


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Blood-Covered Murder-Accused Was'Proud' Of Killing

An Auckland man who stabbed hispartner to death told the dead woman'sniece "you are too late, she is no more",a court has heardTaxi driver Jiwan Ram,63, is on trial

accused of murdering Bimla Wati inNovember last year.Wati, 47, was found dead at her MtWellington home after suffering six deeptab wounds.

Ram admits killing Wati but is arguingt was manslaughter rather than murder.

The Crown's rst witness, Wati's nieceRangeeta Gounder, told the court thatwhen she arrived home to the scene, shencountered Ram at the front door.

He was covered in blood, she said.He said 'You are too late, she is no

more'... the way he said it, he was proudof what he did, but his facial expressionwas different - he was sad," she told theourt.

Crown prosecutor Dale Dufty said inopening that the pair had been togetherince 2013.

Last year the pair was renting a roomrom Wati's niece who also lived at the

house, along with two other relatives.On November 3 "a normal night" eruptednto violence after the two argued over

when to visit a family member, Duftyaid.

The two relatives heard the argumentrupt between Wati and Ram in theouple's bedroom, which later movednto the lounge. About 9pm the argument

became louder and Wati was heardcreaming.

Dufty said Ram was seen by one ofhe relatives standing over Wati's body.

When he stood up, he allegedly pulled aknife out of Wati's torso. She was stabbedix times, Dufty said, the knife piercing

her lung twice, and cutting a main arterynear her heart.

Ram ordered the two relatives to leavehe house, which they did, and shortlyafter, Wati's niece arrived.He opened the door and said, words tohe effect, 'you were too late, she is no

more,'" Dufty said.Emergency services arrived within 15minutes by which time Ram had slicedhis own wrists. Ambulance ofcerspronounced Wati dead at the scene.During a police interview, Ram said heand Wati had argued over when theyhould visit Wati's new grandchild.

She wanted to go that weekend, while

he wanted to wait until they had more

money, Dufty said.Ram said in the interview that Wati hadapproached him with a kitchen knife

saying, "kill me, kill me" Dufty said.A scufe with the knife ensued and Ramwas nicked, causing him to bleed."That's when I got really wild," Ram told

police."She kept arguing, arguing, arguing.I just stabbed her, stabbed her on theupper body."Ram, of Fiji Indian ethnicity, wasassisted in court by an interpreter.His lawyer, Hugh Leabourn, gave a shortopening address to the jury where he saidit wasn't in dispute that Ram had causedWati's death."It's not a case where the defence issaying Mr Ram was not responsible forMs Wati's death. He was, and you cantake that from me now."

He said his client was guilty onlymanslaughter, because he did not intto kill her.

Police could see blood on the wallsBimla Wati's home before they eentered the house, a court has heard.Sergeant Anthony Joseph said: "I cosee blood on the walls before I eentered the house."Joseph said Wati had stab wounds to abdomen and blood streaming down sides of her nose."She wasn't blinking, she wa

breathing".Senior Constable John Fraser said powere approached by the defendant"He was standing with his arsomewhat outstretched and I could lacerations to the inside of one or barms."The trial continues.

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Fijians Of Indian Descent Top StatsThe Ministry of Education revealed that90 per cent of suicide cases involvingchildren were Fijians of Indian descent.Minister for Education Dr MahendraReddy said he was concerned that

majority of suicide cases involvedFijians of Indian descent.The revelation was made after threetudents took their lives last week.

Mr Reddy said questions needed to beasked as to why they were the ones thatheavily contributed to the rise in thoseunfortunate cases.There needs to be an investigation, whys it us and less iTaukei? Everyone heres important — the parents, the school.

"We need to know why they drank it,where they got it from and how we canaddress the problem to ensure that it doesnot happen again."Meanwhile, the minister also believes

legalising the Draft Volatile SubstanceAbuse Decree could help control the abuseof volatile substance that leads to death.The Draft Volatile Substance AbuseDecree which was spearheaded by the

National Substance Abuse AdvisoryCouncil (NSAAC) looks at the control ofthe sale of volatile substances includingglue and paraquat.Under the draft decree, those wholesalersand retailers who are found selling these

substances to children under the agewill be punished."Yes, I believe by legalising the decit can help decrease suicide but need to look at other factors concern

the reasons why children abuse thsubstances. But we will look at it betaken up to be legalised."In 2013, NSAAC conducted a w

public consultation on the draft dec but could not proceed with its legalisat because of what was stipulated Chapter 3 of the Constitution."No person or body other than Parliament has authority to make law in Fiji."

Investing In FijiA COUPLE from Australia has openeda new accounting rm in Toorak, Suvawith plans to create 10,000 jobs forFijians in the future.Malcolm and Felicia Campbell have ahree-year plan to expand and diversifyheir business from an accounting rm to

broad-based businesses, which will helpmploy many people, improve the lives

of many Fijians and help contribute tohe economy.

Mr Malcolm said Sawanika RangeFinancial Accounting Services hadbeen operating from their ofce at AmyStreet in Toorak for three weeks and hadmployed two staff members with many

more to join as they expanded.

Mrs Malcolm said they were notinterested in the country's politics butinstead were trying to invest and helpdevelop the economy.The couple had accounting backgroundsin Australia's public and private sectors.With that expertise, she said, they hopeto create more jobs in the country andimprove the standard of living.Mrs Malcolm is originally fromSawanika in Tailevu North and moved

to Australia in 1975. After 40 years,she said, they decided to invest in herhomeland.With the new initiatives introduced byGovernment, she said, this had giventhem hope to invest in the future of Fiji.

"I told my husband that this is opportunity for us to see what chances were in Fiji and to try and h

build the economy through investme"We are also planning to get about 10,

jobs for young people in the future this is our three to 10-year plan."We don't want people to live in povanymore — people need a new life."The accounting rm offered genaccounting services, loan and busin

proposals, debt consolidation, audiand taxation and onsite visits for tclients.Mrs Malcolm said they were alooking at developing ve acres of lin Korovou, Tailevu.


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Minister Mahendra Reddy Urges FijiansTo Read

A culture of thinking outside the box willonly exist in Fiji if we have a culture ofeading, said the Minister for Education,

Mahendra Reddy.He said this during the commemoration

of World Literacy Day at Ratu SukunaPark in Suva.The theme for this year is ‘Literacy andSustainable Societies.’“There is a decit in the culture of

reading and thinking in Fiji,” Mr Redsaid.“We need to develop the culture of opreading. This will allow us to deve

the wisdom that we want our societiehave,” he said.Read to Lead Fiji patron MBainimarama also handed out boto schools during World Literacy Dcelebration.The Read to Lead initiative is committo delivering over 185,000 new childre

books to all 732 primary schools in F“There is an urgent need to secfunding for the remaining 382 primschools. I appeal to organisations individuals to assist us in deliverthese precious gifts to our children,” MBainimarama said.“Your gift will enquire our childrenread, write and fully understand medium of communication to expropinion, to problem solving, to thinkers and doers and it will turn thinto a literate educated generation,”said.

Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Mahendra Reddy and patron Mary Bainimarama at the World Literacy Day celebration at Ratu Sukuna Park in

Suva

Road Death Of A 65-YearA family of four is mourning the loss ofheir father, Vathilingam Naicker, after

he died in a road accident just a shortdistance from his home yesterday.The 65-year-old, of Tagitagi in Tavua,died after the bus he was boarding washit by a cane truck causing him to behrown onto the road.

His grandson was with him at the time ofhe accident.

“My father and my son had gone toown to do shopping at about 8.30am,”

daughter Vikashni Naicker, 33, said.She said her mother, Parwati Naicker,64, had said her goodbyes to him not

knowing that would be the last.She said her son boarded the bus rstand had just walked past the driver whenhe crash happened.

“My father had just placed his foot onhe rst step when the impact sent him

ying onto the road.“A iTaukei woman grabbed my son’shand to save him and even though he gotnjured on the left side of his face, I am

grateful that he is okay.“A private doctor on his way to Tavuatopped and took him to the Ba Hospital.”

She said she received a phone call atwork from her brother telling her what

had happened.“I was crying because couldn’t believeit,” she said.“Even at his age he was still strongand doing all his household chores andfarming.”Mr Naicker is survived by his wife, two

children and three grandchildren.

Meanwhile Police spokesperInspector Atunaisa Sokomuri conrmthe incident.He said the driver of the cane truck w

being questioned by Police.The road death toll now stands at compared to 27 during the same per

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Fijian Detector Dogs Complete NZTraining

Six Fijian detector dog teams haveompleted their New Zealand training

and graduated last week in a ceremonyat the NZ Police Dog Training centre inTrentham, Upper Hutt.The Fiji Revenue and Customs AuthorityFRCA) and its New Zealand counterpart

have been working closely to establish adetector dog programme in Fiji, which ishe transport and travel hub of the Pacic.An effective detector dog capability willnable the Fiji Revenue and Customs

Authority and Police to strengthen borderecurity and help counter organisedriminal groups using Fiji as a transit

point for illicit activities,” FRCA chiefxecutive ofcer Jitoko Tikolevu said.The teams that graduated last week are

world class’ and will play an important rolen mitigating the risk of organised crime

networks operating in the Pacic region.This is a good example of theollaboration between agencies in New

Zealand and Fiji working together with

the common goal to stem the ow ofillicit drugs,” he said.This will be the rst time FRCA has hada dedicated detector dog capability —until now Police detector dogs have been

used at the border.

The new teams are expected to operational in Fiji by the end of the yFiji’s new detector dogs have bsourced within New Zealand as welsupplied by the Australia Border Forc

FIJI'S agricultural sector is expected to generate $503.4millionowards gross domestic product (GDP) this year.According to the Finance Ministry's forecast, the agriculturalector's contribution to GDP last year would increase by

$16m from estimated $487.4m that was recorded.

n the 2015 National Budget supplement, the ministryforecasted the contribution to increase to $526.3m nextyear and $548.2m in 2017.The sector's contribution had increased since 2010where it recorded $391.8m, $429.3m in 2011, $450.9mn 2012 and $466.3m in 2013.

The central bank said agriculture was one of the sectorshat contributed to the sustainable growth path for Fiji

as it achieved its fth consecutive year of economicgrowth in 2014.t said industrial activity gained further momentum overhe year, driven by increases in sugar, other food and

non-food production coupled with higher constructionactivity, while the agriculture and forestry sectorsperformed better compared with 2013.However, the ministry highlighted that the sector'sontribution towards economic growth had been

declining over the years.To address this problem, the Ministry of Agriculturehad developed the Fiji 2020 Agriculture Sector PolicyAgenda to modernise the sector and improve its regionaland international competitiveness.According to the ministry, the policy agenda establisheda long-term plan for the industry to address the issueof food security, improving export performance, raisingnvestments into the sector.t also aimed to generate employment particularly in

ural areas, while at the same time addressing globalhallenges such as climate change.

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Sunil Kumar Completes Higher NavigationTraining

Sunil Kumar, a navigation safety ofcerwith Maritime Safety Authority of FijiMSAF) has successfully completed an

Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Manager

Level 1 course at the InternationalAssociation of Marine Aids toNavigation and Lighthouse AuthoritiesIALA) World- Wide Academy in Paris,

France.The one-month training was inaccordance with the IALA approvedprogramme, which is required of an aidso navigation manager.

Mr Kumar was fully sponsored by theALA world-wide academy and was one

of the only two representatives from theSouth Pacic region. Other participantswere from Korea, China, Bahrain,Oman, Ukraine and Solomon Islands.He is the rst person from Fiji to attenduch training, which makes him the rst

and only Aids to Navigation ManagerLevel 1 in the country.The training was conducted by expertsand professionals from various eldsuch as maritime, hydrography, aids to

navigation, global navigation satelliteystem, automatic identication systems.n addition, there were representativesrom the International Maritime Pilots

Association, UK lighthouse authorities,

and manufacturers of AtoN.The successful participants were awardedwith an Aids to Navigation ManagerCerticate. The syllabus covered werehe United Nations Convention on the

Law of the Sea, Nautical Knowledge,Position, Navigation, Timing andMeteorology, Design and Managementof Aids to Navigation, Maintenance,Contracts, Marine Environment, HistoricLighthouses and Human Resourcessues.

Other topics were technical functionselated to both visual and radio Aidso Navigation, which also included-Navigation and Vessel Trafc Services

and Power Supplies used for Aids toNavigation.The main aim of IALA is to harmoniseaids to navigation world-wide tonsure movement of vessels are safe,xpeditious, cost effective; and harmlesso marine environment.

This is-in-line with the InternationalMaritime Organisation (IMO)Convention on the Safety of Life at SeaSOLAS) Regulations.

ALA World-Wide Academy enablesALA to deliver training and capacity

building programmes. Furthermore, theAcademy capacity building forms partof the United Nations “Delivering asOne” initiative.“The training was challenging butsatisfying as my experience inhydrography, nautical cartography and

maritime safety information greatlyassisted me in my preparation for nalexaminations”, Mr Kumar said.He added that as the national authorityresponsible for AToNs, the challengesare to comply with SOLAS Chapter VRegulations, which is to provide suchaids to navigation in Fiji waters andensure that AtoNs conforms to IALAstandards.“I would sincerely like to thank themanager safety, compliance andresponse Captain Philip Hill and actingchief executive ofcer Mr John Tunidau

and MSAF staff for their support encouragement, most importantly my family for their trust, endurance continuous words of encouragemwhilst in France. Without them, twould not have been possible.” Kumar said.

“Now, at this level, I would likeencourage all those interested in maritstudies to persue their studies in this “Go for it once you get that opportun

because it will never come back. Kaiming high and be the best in what ydo.”MSAF acting chief executive ofJohn Tunidau stated that the MSAFcommitted to ensuring that its staff trained to the highest level of competenrequired for specialised position in Authority and will continue to sendstaff to these specialsed training.”

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NZ Approves Free Rugby Tv BroadcastFor The Pacic

Fiji and other Pacic Island countrieswill get free-to-air coverage of manygames under a deal with SANZAR in anapparent bid to recruit more players.

t is part of a rollout of more free-to-airelevision to the Pacic Islands that willmean eight countries get eight hours aday of television - up from just 11 hoursa week now.NZ Herald has reported that SANZARagreed to allow some rugby games to becreened on free-to-air television in the

Pacic countries as part of the expandedcoverage, which will also include morenews, documentary and entertainmenthows from New Zealand.

The games will include some SuperRugby and ITM Cup matches as well

as Rugby Championship Tests and isexpected to start early next year.New Zealand’s Prime Minister JohnKey said it is a nice gesture from SouthAfrica, New Zealand and AustraliaRugby which holds the televisionights to coverage of major Southern

Hemisphere rugby tournaments.

The countries set to benet from the dealare Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands,

Niue, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and

Papua New Guinea. NZ Rugby, NZ Cricket and Basketb NZ have also signed up to the initiatfor more free television.

Key said the NZ Government w put in NZD$400,000 a year help provide the equipment islands will need for the ramped coverage.All of the major New Zealand televisnetworks and production companies agreed to provide programmes at no cto the Pacic.Key made the announcement from PMoresby where he is attending Pacic Islands Forum Leaders meetinHe also announced an extra NZD$million in aid to Pacic countries o

three years.This takes the total aid into the Pacic

NZD$1 billion.Meanwhile, NZ Herald reported t

New Zealand and Australia have b been criticized at the Forum for level of commitment they have givon climate change.

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key

Mother Fears For Son's Safety Over Prison

Brutality ClaimAn internal investigation is being carriedout by the Fiji Corrections Service (FCS)after allegations of brutal beatings onnmates were received by this newspaper.

This was conrmed by FCS publicelations ofcer Kuini Waqasavou.

And an inmate's mother has questionedhe effectiveness of the Yellow Ribbon

program, claiming that her son has beena victim of physical abuse.Fearing for her son's safety, the motherwho did not wish to be named, is worried

hat one day her son would be deadbecause of the alleged brutality.The mother said she saw her son once a

month in prison and during last week'svisit, she was appalled to see bruises andcuts on his body."I've gone to see the Human RightsCommission to lodge my complaint andhave also visited the Fiji CorrectionsService headquarters and an ofcerthat we spoke to said they would lookinto the case as it was something theheadquarters was unaware of," she said.She said her son had struggled to eatthe fruits — the only thing allowed to

be given to inmates during visitation —when they were together last week."He had bruises all over his arm and a cut

on his head which seemed to have starhealing, he had a dislocated shoulder he couldn't chew his food properly."All he told us was that he did not knthe reasons behind the beatings but it

been done to him and about ve otinmates."She said her son informed her they wlikely to be assaulted further if they tothe matter to court."So much for this Yellow Yibb

program, my son has already b

sentenced, they are already locked in dark cells, the only food they've bgiven is a piece of cassava and soup.

Man Remanded Over Death Threats A Nasinu man who allegedly threatened to kill another man for eloping with his wife has been remanded in custody.

Ubinesh Chand appeared before NasinuMagistrate Sua Hamza and is charged withcriminal intimidation and damaging property.Nasinu Police Prosecutor RaymondFilipe says the alleged threat occurredon Tuesday this week.

Magistrate Hamza handed a domestic

violence restraining order to protect thewife and daughter.

The case will be recalled on the 16ththis month.


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Cocktail Party For InvestorsNTERESTED Fiji investors' part ofhe 4th Investment & Trade Exploratory

Mission to Fiji, attended a cocktail partyat the Grand Pacic Hotel last week.The delegation comprised potentialnvestors from Australia including

former Fiji residents who came toexplore investment opportunities.Among the guests was the Minister forndustry, Trade and Tourism, Faiyaz

Koya, the Australian High Commissionero Fiji, Margaret Twomey and Pacicslands Forum Secretariat Trade Policy

Adviser, Shiu Raj.

Pacic Islands Forum Secretariat trade policy adviser Shiu Raj (left), InvestmFiji CEO Godo Muller-Teut, Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism Faiya

Koya, and Lailun Khan

NZ Medical Team To Perform Free OpenHeart Surgeries

To save the lives of people from the poorand the needy community, a medicaleam of 65 from New Zealand is in Suva

getting ready to perform free open heart

urgeries at the CWM Hospital.Friends of Fiji Heart Foundation hasbrought this team to Fiji and they will ben the country for a week.

The team has brought over a minihospital from New Zealand which theyare setting up at the CWM.This will be the 10th year for the teamo perform heart surgeries in the country.

The 65 member medical team comprisesof cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists,anesthetists, technicians, special theaternurses, intensive care and ward nurses,physiotherapists and a dentist.

Chairman of the Foundation CraigStrong said a lot of work has been donebehind the scenes for the last 12 monthso be able to bring this team to performhis life saving work.

He added all patients have been screenedby special surgeons from New Zealand

last month after their names wereforwarded to the team by the Ministry ofHealth.The team is led by former Fiji residentDoctor Parma Nand who is the only openheart surgeon that Fiji has produced so far.

The team also includes some otformer Fiji citizens.Last year the team performed 22 oheart surgeries and in the last nine yeover 2,000 people have benetted frthe Foundation.

Friends of Fiji Heart Foundation Chairman Craig Strong

Three Students RememberedThe recent deaths of three young childrenn Suva, casts a dark shadow over World

Suicide Prevention Day.On this day, stakeholders will getogether to reiterate that suicide is

preventable with a little help fromfriends and specialists. The theme is,Reaching Out and Saving Lives,’ and

Minister for Health Jone Usamate wantso ensure that this isn’t just rhetoric.

“Suicide is having a major impact on

he lives of Fijians so such taboos mustbe eliminated and the matter must be

addressed transparently and without anystigma attached.”A march will started from Suva FleaMarket and down to Ratu Sukuna Park.The ofcial programme for WSPD atthe Park included the commemoration ofthose who have lost their lives to suicide.Those commemorated were the three

students from a close-knit communitySuva, who allegedly drank paraquat tweeks ago. One died a day later cau

by internal injuries and his friends diefew days later, a few hours apart.The Mental Health and Suicide PreventPolicy in Fiji will be launched next moduring the World Mental Health Day.


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Education Minister Reddy Visits Family ODead Boy

The Labasa family who lost their8-year-old son, Vivek Narayan, in a bus

accident was paid a surprise sympathyvisit by the Minister for Education,Heritage and Arts, Mahendra Reddy.

Narayan, a Year 13 student of GuruNanak Khalsa College, died after hewas alleged to have been hit and trappedbetween two buses at about 2pm at theLabasa Bus Stand.His father Awadh Narayan of Tovata,Labasa, was returning home from theemetery carrying his son’s ashes when

Mr Reddy arrived.Mr Narayan, 53, a heart patient, criedwhen Mr Reddy hugged him.His wife, Uma Wati, 46, told Mr Reddyhat the owners of the buses involved

n the accident and the Police had notvisited them.She claimed the buses involved belongedo Parmod Enterprises Limited and Dalip

Chand and Son Limited.The wheelbarrow boys and some

witnesses at Labasa Bus Stand said thebus from Parmod Enterprises Limitedwhich was parked in front reversedand bumped Vivek who got trapped inbetween the two buses,” Mrs Wati said.She said a driver rushed Vivek to LabasaHospital where he died at about 7.40pm.According to the post-mortem report,

Vivek’s liver and kidney got damagedand he had some internal bleeding.The bus driver could have taken him

to hospital, but he remained seated onthe driver’s seat counting money eventhough the passengers informed him ofwhat he did.“Such rude and careless behaviour ofthe bus driver must be questioned,” MrsWati urged Mr Reddy.Mr Reddy gave them a sympathy cardand said the Education Ofce in Labasawould conduct an investigation.“My team would contact the buscompanies and check with Police,” MrReddy assured them.“This is a sad incident because we

cannot bring your son back. We arehere on behalf of the ministry and theGovernment to inform you that we care

for you and we will do whatever can,” Mr Reddy told the family.Mrs Wati prasied Mr Reddy for visitthem when he arrived in Vanua Levu“Vivek was a soccer player and he whardworking student. He promised the would look after us, unfortunatelyis not here.“It is sad because we cannot bring him ba

but we hope these things do not happeany other student,” Mrs Wati said.Police spokesperson Inspector AtunaSokomuri said investigations wcontinuing and the driver was questio

and released.One of the bus owners, Parmod Chadid not want to comment.

Encourage A Culture Of Openness, PMTells Principals

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimaramaurged principals to identify children andyoung people in their schools who maybe at risk of committing suicides.Speaking at the opening of the FijiPrincipals Association Conference inNadi, Mr Bainimarama said: "I askyou as principals to make it a priorityo identify children or young people in

your own schools who are at risk. Thehild who may be struggling because of

pressure at school or at home. The childwho may already be showing signs ofdistress.All of you can help by watching out foromeone who may be showing signs of

depression or vulnerability. They may

be withdrawn. They may no longer beommunicating like they used to."

"But if you suspect that something isseriously wrong, don't hesitate to tell yourteachers or other community leaders.And be especially nice to them. Becauseteasing, harassing or bullying otherchildren can have tragic consequences.""Above all, don't set unnecessarilyhigh demands that will make the morevulnerable students feel marginalised.

Never humiliate them in front of their peers. Treat them with respect, with careand with understanding."Talk to these children yourself. Do whatyou can to relieve the pressure on them.Talk to their parents and try to workthrough whatever problems may behappening at home. Encourage a culture

of openness in your own school." Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimaram


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‘5-Year-Old Called Child Helpline’

A ve-year-old is the youngest callero have complained of being abusedhrough the Child Helpline services.

The helpline is an initiative under theMinistry of Women, Children and

Poverty Alleviation contracted to thenon-government organisation, theMedical Services Pacic.Child Helpline Fiji project ofceriokapeci Baledrokadroka said it was

good to note that people had been takingadvantage of the Child Helpline servicewhich has a toll free number.The toll free number 1325 and callerswill be able to speak to counsellors whoan uently speak English, iTaukei,

Hindi and Rotuman.She said they had received calls fromwomen, girls and children and theyoungest to use the helpline was a ve-year-old.

“I think this is supported by parents,grandparents or whoever guardians whowas with the child,” Ms Baledrokadrokasaid.“The child is ve years old and spokeabout forms of abuse, and some of thethings that they go through in theirhomes or surroundings.”She said while people are making use ofthe helpline, they also encourage peopleto visit their headquarters at Waimanu

Road, Suva.“We have callers from Lau, TaveuVanua Levu, interiors of Viti Levu urban areas,” Ms Baledrokadroka sai“We provide relevant information

regards to abuse, regarding services therapeutically system to address issthat are raised by callers.“We also do a lot of assessments sinceare not seeing the callers. We can ohear, listen well and be able to gauge

provide the kind of counselling that sa particular caller.”Internal referrals, medical, and legal reference and counselling are provito people through the helpline.

Prot Is His Name - Houng-LeeThe rst Chinese man to have arrived inFiji was Moy Ba Ling and that was inhe year 1855. Mr Ling then made Fiji

his home and now has more than 500descendants living in Fiji and across theglobe.One of Mr Ling's direct descendants,Rod Houng-Lee, travelled to Fiji fromAustralia to be part of the 160th Chineseommunity anniversary celebrations

held at Sukuna Park in Suva.Mr Houng-Lee, while sharing the storyof how his ancestor rst settled in Levukan 1855, said his grandfather had started

a business called Houng-Lee which in

Chinese meant great prots. Somehow,the people in Levuka then started callinghim by the name of his business insteadof using his name."So my father and everyone else hadalways used Houng-Lee instead ofLing and we now have more than 400descendants all over the world," MrHoung-Lee said."In 1998 we had a family reunion whichwas held here in Fiji, we had about 450family members who turned up for thatreunion," he saidMr Houng-Lee said the surname hehad now chosen to use was so unique

in the sense that if someone was usHoung-Lee it meant they were one wor another related."Houng-Lee is not a Chinese surnaso if someone is using that surnathen we know we are related becait all originated from my grandfath

business," he said.Ofciating at the anniverscelebrations at the park in central SuPrime Minister Voreqe Bainimarasaid since Mr Ling's arrival, FChinese community had enriched Fculture and helped develop the counteconomy.

Man In Custody For Allegedly HackingStudent To Death

The man alleged to have hacked 15 yearold Simran Sumital Singh to death hasbeen apprehended.The incident left the Naria community ina state of shock after the Penang SangamHigh School student was struck with aane knife together with her father.

Singh and her father were getting off abus when they were attacked.After waiting for 5 hours, I was called

by the doctor. He said he wanted to talk tome but I replied that I only want to see mydaughter. The doctor told me my husbands ne but my daughter is no more,” said

Rina Kumar (Mother of the deceased)Mother of deceased Simran Singh isdevastated that her daughter is no more.

Her husband who bravely tried toonfront the killer is ghting for his life

at the hospital.The family is still trying to come to termswith the horric incident.“We never had enmities with anyone. Welived peacefully with everyone regardlessof race and religion,” said Kumar.Eyewitnesses even nd it hard todescribe the brutality of the incident.“He came out with a knife and struck thetwo. I was shocked at what I saw. We justhelped the father and daughter to get to thehospital,” said Panapasa Gani (Eyewitness)The eyewitnesses chased the allegedkiller into the bush however were unableto apprehend him.“For me its very brutal when I saw whathappened. Even the school children here at the

time of the incident were crying,” said Gani.With alleged killer now in the police custody, distraught family hopes juswill prevail.


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British Airways Flight Catches Fire On LaVegas Runway, 14 Injured

A re broke out Tuesday on an outboundBritish Airways ight at the LasVegas airport, leading 14 people to beransported for medical care for what a

re ofcial called "minor injuries."A majority of the injuries came aspassengers slid down the inatablehutes to evacuate the Boeing 777, Clark

County Fire Department Deputy Chiefon Klassen said.

The incident occurred shortly after 4p.m. (7 p.m. ET) and involved BritishAirways Flight 2276, which was boundor London's Gatwick Airport, accordingo the McCarran International Airport's

Twitter feed.Passenger Jay Jennings, who was oneof the injured, said it was "pretty scary

tuff."The plane was getting ready to take off,he said, when he heard a big thud. Heifted the window shade and saw therouble.Just saw ames on the engine," he said.

The plane stopped and sat for what feltike a minute, he said. Then the captainame on the intercom and told the

passengers there was an emergency andhey needed to evacuate.

When one of the emergency doors

opened, smoke poured in. "Not safe, not

safe," someone said, Jennings recalled.Flight attendants directed passengers tosafety, he said.

The Federal Aviation Administrationsaid the aircraft's left engine caught re,

prompting the crew to abort the takeoff."Safety is always our priority," BritishAirways spokeswoman CarolineTitmuss said. "We are looking aftercustomers after an incident involvingFlight BA2276."CNN Aviation Analyst and 777 Captain

Les Abend said pilots pull a "re hand

under such circumstances. It deploys retardant to the specied area, cuts hydraulics and electrical systems to engine, and shuts off the air systemthe cabin. That means it was unliksmoke was getting in the cabin until emergency doors were opened.Abend said crews practice evacuattheir airplanes frequently with the gof having everyone out in 90 secondsThe ight had 159 passengers and crew members aboard.

Brothers Booked For Stripping In Front OWoman Clerk In Vasai

Two brothers have been booked forallegedly striping in front of a womanclerk in the Vasai tehsildar ofce. Thebrothers have called it a case of mistakendentity. No arrest has been made.

The Vasai police has booked Dinesh Guptaand his brother Nilesh under sections 509word, gesture or act intended to insult

modesty of woman), 504 (intentionalnsult with intend to provoke breach of

peace and 34 (common intention) of thePC. The brothers had visited the state

government's Setu centre where peoplecan approach with their complaints ofdelay in services provided.The brothers allegedly wanted to get a rationcard in the mother's name. After failing toget the card for a month they approached theSetu ofce. One of them allegedly removedhis clothes and stood in his undergarment infront of the woman clerk.The brothers said that it was a case of

mistaken identity. They said that anunidentied youth had stripped in front

of the woman. The youth had some injurymarks on his legs and was nding itdifcult to stand in the queue. Frustratedat the long wait, he stripped at around5pm. He was beaten up by the staff andhe ed, the brothers stated. The brothers

said that they had tried to intervene got caught.Police said that no arrest has been made has not been established whether the brothare the culprits. The woman clerk too is certain about the identity of the suspect.


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Government, ICBC And Police Team UpTo Get Tough On Distracted Driving

While government reviews B.C.'sdistracted driving penalties, ICBC,police and the B.C. government areeaming up to launch a month-long

distracted driving campaign across theprovince.One in four deaths on B.C. roadsnvolves distracted driving. It's time we

all commit to leaving our phones aloneand avoiding other forms of distractionwhen we're behind the wheel.This month, police are ramping upheir enforcement of distracted driving

across the province. Distracted drivings the second leading cause of car crashatalities in B.C. and a leading cause ofrashes with pedestrians, cyclists and

motorcyclists.

Cell Watch volunteers will be roadsideacross the province reminding driverso leave their phones alone. ICBC roadafety coordinators will also be visitingommunity events with a drivingimulator the public can try. You canake a stand against distracted driving

and encourage others to do the same bypicking up a free decal to display on yourvehicle at ICBC driver licensing ofcesand participating Autoplan broker ofces.TELUS is also a supporter of this month'sampaign and has been working with

CBC to help educate drivers about theisks of using a cell phone while drivinghrough its smartphone and Internetafety program, TELUS WISE.

The campaign features new radioadvertising, digital advertising whichwill appear online and in restaurants andbars, and television ads. You can viewan infographic on this month's distracteddriving campaign at icbc.com.Quotes:Suzanne Anton, Attorney General andMinister of JusticeThe cost of a distracted driving ticket

n B.C. is only $167 – the second lowestn Canada – yet the cost of a distracted

driving crash can be a person's life," saidSuzanne Anton, Attorney General andMinister of Justice. "During our month-ong consultation, it was clear the public

rmly agrees that our nes are too low.We are going to x this. Over the comingmonths, we will make our roads saferwith tough, fair, and effective sanctionso curtail this alarming but preventable

problem."Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation

and InfrastructureWe're asking drivers to leave their

phones alone and stay focused on theroad," said Todd Stone, Minister ofTransportation and Infrastructure. "Whenyou're distracted behind the wheel, your

ability to react quickly is signicantlycompromised. In fact, you're four timesmore likely to crash if you're using your

phone while driving."Staff Sergeant Dale Somerville,Program Manager, B.C. RCMPTrafc Services"If you choose to drive distracted and

put others' lives at risk, police willcatch you," said Staff Sergeant DaleSomerville, B.C. RCMP Trafc Services."B.C. drivers know it's against the law,

but far too many still make excuses fortheir behaviour, then continue to put

themselves and others at risk. That'swhy we're cracking down on those whocannot police themselves. Even whenyou're at a red light or in slow movingtrafc – you're still in control of a vehicle

– and the law still applies." Lindsay Matthews, ICBC's directorresponsible for road safety"Anyone who drives while distracted is

putting themselves and others on the roadat risk," said Lindsay Matthews, ICBC'sdirector responsible for road safety."Distracted driving is one of the leading

causes of crashes with pedestrians,cyclists and motorcyclists. It's time weall commit to leaving our phones aloneand avoiding other forms of distractionwhen we're behind the wheel."

Juggy Sihota, TELUS vice president

of customer experience strategy operations, TELUS Health"Distracted driving continues to bserious issue in Canada and we n

to take immediate action,” said JugSihota, TELUS vice president of customexperience strategy and operations. “a smartphone retailer and providerthe network that powers mobile devicwe have a profound responsibilitytackle distracted driving head-on encourage Canadians to make smart safe smartphone decisions. We wanhelp draw attention to this issue, spa change in behaviour and encourothers to help put an end to distracdriving.”Regional statistics*:

• Every year, on average, 30 peoplekilled in distracted driving-relacrashes in the Lower Mainland.

• Every year, on average, 12 peoare killed in distracted drivirelated crashes on Vancouver Isla

• Every year, on average, 32 peoplekilled in distracted driving-relacrashes in the Southern Interior.

• Every year, on average, 15 peoare killed in distracted drivirelated crashes in the North Cenregion.

*Notes: Police data from 2009 to 20Distraction: where one or more of vehicles involved had contributfactors including use of communicativideo equipment, driver inattentive driver internal/external distraction.

BMW Agrees To Pay $US1.6m InRace Case

BMW has agreed to pay $US1.6 million ($A2.28 million) and provide jobopportunities for dozens of former black employees who say they were victims

racial discrimination.

THE US Equal Employment OpportunityCommission said on Tuesday BMWManufacturing Co in Greer in SouthCarolina has agreed to settle the lawsuit,led by the federal agency in 2013.The case involved employees workingfor a contractor that staffed a BMWwarehouse. The contractor's policy wasnot to employ anyone with a criminal

record within the past seven years.When a new contractor took over company, BMW ordered a new roof criminal background checks and anyone with a criminal record from any yThe commission said of the 88 workred, 70 were black and some hworked for the company for more t10 years.


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Fire On Carnival Cruise Ship InCaribbean

A FIRE has broken out on board the cruise ship Liberty, one of the Carnival eet, as it was docked at the Caribbean islaof St Thomas, but no injuries have been reported among the passengers or crew, the US rm says.

THE re began on Monday in thevessel's engine room for unknown

easons, said Miami-based CarnivalCruise in a communique posted on therm's Facebook page.There were no reported injuries to

guests or crew. All guests are ashore inSt Thomas" and the crew is workingo conrm that the blaze has beenompletely extinguished, the afliate of

Carnival Corporation, the world's largestruise ship operator, said.

The US Coast Guard said that itwas informed of the incident, whichemains under investigation, and local

media reported that since the cruiseiner was docked at the time of the re,t was able to be evacuated relatively

quickly.The Liberty, which has a capacity of2974 passengers and 1160 crew, wason the second day of a Caribbean cruiseafter setting sail on Sunday from Sanuan, but it is not known yet when the

passengers and crew will be allowed toeturn to the vessel and when they will

be able to resume their scheduled seven-day journey.Despite the re, the boat still had electric

power and the web cameras installed on

the bridge and decks are continuing tooperate normally.This incident comes after the Carnival

Triumph in February 2013 experienced

an engine room re which left enormous vessel adrift in the GulfMexico with more than 4200 people

board.

Children Thrown Out Of Class - ForHaving Rulers 10CM Too Short

A UK secondary school put more than 40pupils in isolation because they turnedup with the wrong stationery.Parents say their children were removedrom classes at Magna Academy for

nfringements including having a rulerhat was 10cm too short, bringing aolding ruler instead of a straight one,

having a pencil case shorter than theegulation 30cm and failing to pack a

pair of compasses.Some 48 pupils were left reading inhe canteen after Monday morning'srackdown, while they waited for their

parents to bring in the correct kit.The principal of the school - whicheaches more than 600 pupils in Poole,

Dorset - has defended the measures,aying the right equipment is 'vital' for

hildren's progress. But he is facing a

backlash from parents, one of whom haswritten to the academy to complain.Hannah Sills, whose Year 8 daughter wastaken out of class, said: 'Instead of doinghistory and double science, my daughter

was sitting in the canteen. They have lost100 hours of education by taking thosechildren out, all because they feel theyneed to instill this fear culture. I will nothave my daughter almost fearful to go toschool, which is why I have complained.'

The academy has seen a dramturnaround over the last two yegoing from being in special measuto receiving an 'outstanding' rating frOfsted.

Principal Richard Tutt said: 'Clrequirements were communicated parents in July, then re-emphasised pupils last week. Pupils were returto lessons once [the missing equipmewas received.'


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Calgary Woman Refunded Money AfterAccidentally Leaving $525 Tip

A Calgary woman who accidentally lefta $525 tip at a trendy downtown bakeryover the weekend has been refunded hermoney.

Pat Benedict purchased nearly $50worth of bread, buns and other bakedgoodies at the Sidewalk Citizen Bakeryast Saturday morning. Using her debitard, she accidently left a tip of morehan 1,000 per cent.

The workers at the store didn't noticehow much Benedict had left behind in

gratuities until the end of the day whenthey were cashing out.The bakery's owner, Aviv Fried, said hethought the generous tip was likely left

by mistake and tried reaching out.Fried didn't have the customer's phonenumber or know her name at the time. He

posted a message to his Twitter accountMonday in hopes of nding the customer.Trying to nd a customer who left usa $525 tip on debit on Saturday . Ourservice is good, but not that good! pic.

twitter.com/P7Xws3XIiE — Aviv Fried (@avivfried) Septem7, 2015In an update Tuesday, Fried s

customer's bank was going to contact"big tipper" to reimburse the $525.Benedict later got a call from her band returned to the bakery Tuesafternoon to collect her money."They said, 'Do you know you left aba $525 tip?'" she said. "I said, 'Nodidn’t know I did that.'"

Man Bites Off Wife's Nose, Eats It For No

Picking Up His Callsn a gruesome incident in China, anstranged husband reportedly bit off his

wife's nose and ate it after she did notpick up his calls.The pair, from the city of Dezhou inChina, allegedly got into a ght afterhe woman did not answer her estranged

husband's calls after a late work shiftarlier this week.

Enraged, her husband apparentlytormed into her work place theollowing day and attacked her, biting

off her nose and then swallowingt, according to the People's Daily

Online.The woman, identied only as Yang, toldShangdong Television station, "And thenext thing I knew, he pushed my headtowards the way and ate my nose in onego."Doctors have claimed the damage toYang's nose is so severe she will requireextensive surgery. Almost her entirenose, including the nasal septum, softtriangle and nose tip, were eaten.Surgeons believe it will be at least

three months before her nose can becosmetically reconstructed, British daily

The Independent reported.The couple, who were both divorcwhen they married, appeared to havtumultuous relationship.According to local news reports, Yclaims her husband -- who had tgrown-up children from his previmarriage -- attempted to sell couple's child so she could care for grandchildren. When Yang refused, couple separated, although she claimscontinued to ring her regularly.

Police are reportedly attempting to locher husband, who remains at large.

Russian Unhappy With CosmeticOperations Shoots Surgeon, Self

A Russian plastic surgeon died onTuesday after a patient upset over theesults of several operations gunned him

down and then took his own life.The patient, 34-year-old Yury Lebedev,

hot the surgeon, named by media asAlexander Remizov, in his ofce athe Russian Railways hospital in the

northwestern city of Saint Petersburg onMonday, investigators said in a statement.The presumed motive of the murder ishe man's unhappiness at several plastic

operations carried out at this hospital,"nvestigators said.

Lebedev was angry at the results ofeveral nose job operations and a

procedure on his ears, prosecutors toldFontanka.ru local news site. Remizov

eportedly oversaw his treatment but didnot carry out the operations.

Lebedev shot the surgeon in the chestwith a hunting rie, which he was ableto bring through metal detectors at theentrance that had been switched off, thehospital's chief doctor told journalists,

Fontanka.ru reported.Lebedev, who had served for 10 yearsas a submarine ofcer before moving toSaint Petersburg, had difculties withhis personal life that he blamed on hisappearance, Fontanka.ru reported, citinghis friends.Police found a pile of correspondence

with the hospital about the operationLebedev's at, Fontanka.ru reported.The most recent letter was from Remizwho reportedly wrote: "You should se

psychiatrist."

The case comes just weeks after a simshooting of a urologist by a disgrunt

patient in far eastern Russia.A 69-year-old man last month shot dthe head of the urology department ahospital in the city of Magadan and thshot himself after the surgeon reporterefused to conduct an operation.


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Hot Chilli Receptor May Unlock A NewTreatment For Obesity

THAT burning sensation you get after gulping down a ery chilli has Adelaide scientists hot on the trail of druthat could counter obesity.

The body’s so-called “hot chillieceptors”, known in laboratories as

TRPV1, also block appetite and createa feeling of fullness, according toUniversity of Adelaide researchers whobelieve this natural occurrence could behe foundation of new drugs.

Head researcher Associate ProfessorAmanda Page, of the university’s Schoolof Medicine, said the study revealed adeletion of the hot chilli receptor in miceesulted in a delayed feeling of fullness

and the consumption of more food.The stomach stretches when it is full,

which activates nerves in the stomach

o tell the body that it has had enoughood,” she said.We found that this activation isegulated through hot chill pepper or

TRPV1 receptors.”The researchers also found that the naturalbehaviour of the receptors may be disruptedby high-fat diets, so could contribute toobese people eating too much.n a study of obese mice, the researchersound a high-fat diet impaired the hothilli receptors in the body which signalullness.If we knock out the receptor as well,

here is no change ... which suggests thathe channel is disrupted in high-fat dietonditions,” Prof Page said.

The researchers then tested lean mice,who had the hot chilli receptor removedhrough genetic modication.

Those mice were fed a normal diet andwere found to eat more than usual.“This suggests that the receptor isinvolved in the regulation of foodintake,” Prof Page said.Prof Page said the research highlightedthe hot chilli receptors were involvedin sending signals to the brain and thefeeling of fullness.

“This is disrupted in high-fat dietconditions (and) it may be why it’s sodifcult to lose weight and maintain thatweight loss,” she said.Prof Page said the study could lead tonew drugs for the treatment of obesity.

“If we target these receptors it could lto a possible treatment,” she said.Co-researcher Dr Stephen Kentish,the university’s School of Medicagreed the ndings could lead to development of new therapies.“The next stage of research will invoinvestigation of the mechanisms behTRPV1 receptor activation with the a

of developing a more palatable theraphe said.“We will also do further work determine why a high-fat diet desensitTRPV1 receptors and investigate if can reverse the damage.”

Reasons To Store Vinegar In Your MedicinCabinet

Vinegar has long been a household stapleor cooking and cleaning. But it's alsoused to cure tons of common ailments.Here are ve great reasons to startadding a jar (or jug) to your medicineabinet too.

Banish Bruisesf you or someone you care about has

a nasty fall, you can speed healingand prevent black-and-blue marks byoaking a piece of cotton gauze in white

or apple cider vinegar and leaving it onhe injured area for one hour.

Soak Away Aching MusclesGot a sore back, a strained tendon in

your shoulder or calf, or maybe you're just feeling generally rundown? Addingtwo cups of apple cider vinegar to your

bathwater is a great way to soothe awayyour aches and pains, or simply take theedge off a stressful day.Breathe EasierAdding 1/4 cup of white vinegar to thewater in your hot-steam vaporizer canhelp ease congestion caused by a chestcold or sinus infection. It can also begood for your vaporizer: The vinegarwill clear away any mineral depositsin the water. Note: Check with themanufacturer before adding vinegar to a

cool-mist vaporizer.Treat an Active Cold SoreThe only thing worse than a bad cold

bad cold sore. Fortunately, you can usudry up a cold sore in short order by dabbit with a cotton ball saturated in wvinegar three times a day. The vinegar wquickly soothe the pain and swelling.Get the Jump on Athlete's FootA bad case of athelete's foot can hyou hopping mad. But you can ofquell the infection, and quickly ease itching, by rinsing your feet three or ftimes a day with undiluted apple civinegar.


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Physical Symptoms of DepressionSleep ProblemsDepression is a mental illness, but it canaffect your body as well as your mind.Sleep problems, for example, can be aymptom of depression. Trouble falling

asleep or staying asleep is common inpeople who are depressed. But somepeople with depression may nd thathey sleep too much.

Chest PainChest pains can be a sign of heart, lung,tomach, or other physical problems.

See your doctor to rule out any seriousause. But sometimes chest pains can

be a symptom of depression. There'salso a link between depression and heartdisease. Depression can raise your riskof heart disease. Plus, people who've

had heart attacks are more likely to bedepressed.Fatigue and Exhaustionf you feel so tired that you don't havenergy for everyday tasks -- even when

you sleep or rest a lot -- it may be a signhat you're depressed. Depression andatigue can feed off each other. Accordingo one major study, people who are

depressed are more than four times asikely to develop unexplained fatigue,

and people with fatigue are nearly threeimes as likely to become depressed.

Depression and fatigue together tend to

make both conditions seem worse.Muscle Aches and Joint PainPain and depression are closely linked.Living with ongoing pain can raise

the risk of depression. And depressionitself may lead to pain, because the twoconditions share chemical messengers inthe brain. People who are depressed arethree times as likely to develop ongoing

pain.Digestive ProblemsOur brains and digestive systems arestrongly connected, which is why manyof us get stomachaches or nausea whenwe're stressed or worried. Depressioncan get you in your gut too, causingsymptoms of nausea, indigestion,diarrhea, or constipation.HeadachesPeople with depression often getheadaches. One study showed that

people with major depression are three

times more likely to have migraines,and people with migraines are ve timesmore likely to become depressed.Changes in Appetite or WeightSome people lose their appetite whenthey feel depressed. Others can't stopeating -- it soothes their frustration ormisery. The result can be weight gainor loss and, with weight loss, lack ofenergy. Depression has been linked toeating disorders like bulimia, anorexia,or binge eating. In women, the link

between depression and anorexia or bulimia is strong

Back PainOngoing back pain may contribute todepression. But depression may raisea person's risk of getting back pain,

too. People who are depressed mayfour times more likely to get intendisabling neck or back pain.Agitation and RestlessnessIrritability and restlessness may be rela

to sleep problems or other symptomdepression. Depression raises the riskalcohol abuse or other substance abuwhich also can contribute to irritabiand restlessness. Men are more likthan women to be irritable when theydepressed.Sexual ProblemsIf you're depressed, you might lyour interest in sex. Severe depressespecially, can have an impact on People who are depressed are mlikely to use alcohol and drugs, both

which can lower your sex drive. So prescription drugs -- including ones treat depression -- can also take away ysex drive and affect performance. Talkyour doctor about your treatment optioExerciseResearch suggests that a regular exerc

program not only keeps you t, but areleases chemicals in your brain tmay make you feel good, improve ymood, and reduce your sensitivity

pain. Although exercise alone won't cdepression, it can help ease it over long term. If you're depressed, it can

hard to get the energy to keep exercis-- but try to remember that exercise improve energy, ease fatigue, and hyou sleep better.

Mother's Height Linked To PregnancyLength

SHORTER mothers have genes that increase their chances of giving birth to smaller or prematurely born babies, researhas shown.

A STUDY of 3485 women and infantsrom Finland, Denmark and Norwayound that every centimeter of extra

height increased the length, weight andgestational age of newborn babies by0.05 centimeters, 10 grams and 0.34days respectively.Analysis of 697 genetic variants linkedo adult height showed that the effects

were largely gene-driven.nherited genes related to height had a

direct impact on a baby's birth weight andength, while duration of pregnancy was

determined by conditions in the womb.

A mother's height appeared to be an

important factor that inuenced thewomb environment, said the researchers.Dr Joe Leigh Simpson, senior vice

president for research at the US Marchof Dimes Foundation that led the study,said: "That a woman's height inuencesgestational length, independent of thegenes she passes on that determine fetalsize, is a major nding."Leading investigator Dr Louis Muglia,

co-director of the Perinatal InstituteCincinnati Children's Hospital MedCentre, added: "Our ndings show ta mother's height has a direct impacthow long her pregnancy lasts."The explanation for why this happis unclear but could depend not oon unknown genes but also onwoman's lifetime of nutrition and environment."


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How To Plan A Successful Vacation WithThe In-Laws

A vacation with your in-laws is a goodway to spend quality time with them andbuild stronger relationships. But can apeaceful vacation with the in-laws be a

eality? Whether you have fondly agreedo a vacation or done it against your will,vacationing with your in-laws can oftenurn into a challenge. We give you eightips to plan a successful vacation with yourn-laws without it turning into a nightmare.dentify a purpose.

There will be a reason why your husbandand you have decided to go on a vacationwith your in-laws. This could be becausehe wants you to spend time with themor he wants the children to get to knowhem better or he wants to simply takehem out to relax and have a good time.

Once you know the purpose, you canplan the itinerary accordingly.Consult them while making the plan.You may be in charge of making theplan but be sure to discuss it with them.You don’t want to plan a cruise and

then realise that your mother in lawsuffers from sea sickness. Consult themthoroughly while drafting your itinerary.This will also make sure that there aren’t

any future arguments about it.Discuss monetary issues .Hotels, meals, travel fare et al are

just basic expenses; there are a lot ofexpenses that quickly add up. Discuss

beforehand how you’re going to settle bills. This way you will be prepared andcan eliminate many awkward situations.Stay positive.If you aren’t comfortable with your in-laws and have already foreseen it to bea horrible week, then maybe it will behorrible. Replace all negative thoughtsand tell youself that you will turn this

into the most memorable vacation ofyour lives. Always be optimistic andkeep reminding yourself that this isgoing to be a good week no matter what.Have a backup plan.Prepare a backup plan just in case your

in-laws decide to drop the mood boon you. (Well, hopefully they won't.)Be calm and nd solutions.There will be instances when thi

won’t go as planned. Instead of losyour mind and triggering the break point of your vacation, be calm and a solution. Remember you have alre

put in a lot of effort into this.Include personal time.Make sure you have allotted some persotime for just you and your husband, make it known to your in-laws. Thiyour vacation too and you need not spevery moment of it with them.Make it special.You have been on your best behavto survive this vacation; that’s part o

accomplished. But wouldn’t it be nif your in-laws actually remember tvacation that you’ve put so much efinto? Include a special surprise that wmake this a memorable trip for themwell as yourself.

How To Cover That Grey Hair Naturally Natural remedies can add shine and colour to your hair. Here's more on how to do so...

Going silver is in. Take actress MerylStreep's salt and pepper mane in The

Devil Wears Prada, or even Jamie LeeCurtis' cute silver pixie cut, or EmmylouHarris' chic grey look. But if you feelawkward about the greys, you can coverhe strands up naturally. Here's how...

Not a fan of the salt and pepper look? Trypotato peel, black tea, henna and more tohide grey strands. Celebrity hairstylistAsgar Saboo reveals tricks to get naturalhair colour back, says an agency report:Henna pack: To prepare the pack,ollect henna leaves from henna plant.

Then make a fresh paste of henna by

grinding the leaves. Add three teaspoonsof amla powder into it. You can also addone teaspoon of coffee powder. Take amall amount of curd and mix all thengredients. Apply the pack on hair andeave it till it dries. Then wash it off with

a mild shampoo.Potato peel rinse: Take around vepotatoes and peel them. Put the peels ina cup. Take a pan and pour two cups ofold water then add the peels. Bring to a

boil, lower the heat and simmer for veminutes. Place the pan away from stoveand then let it cool. After it completely

ools down, strain the liquid out and

save it. Add a few drops of sandalwoodoil for aroma and pour the cool mixtureinto a glass container with tight ttinglid. Use it as a hair rinse after washingyour hair.Black tea remedy: Boil two teaspoonsof tea leaves without adding any sugar ormilk and let it brew. Take the tea waterand let it cool till the water becomesdarker. Then apply it all over yourhair. Rinse it off with water. Don't useshampoo with the tea water.Coconut and lemon remedy: Takeabout six to eight teaspoons (dependingon hair length) of coconut oil. Mix three

teaspoons of fresh lemon juice in the oiland apply it on hair. Keep it for an hour

and wash your hair with a mild shampSome rules to remember:

When hair loses its natural colour turns gray, the hair cuticle also thins oThis is what makes strands rough, coaand kick-starts breakage. Get back soft tresses by doing this...- Always use a moisturising shampwhich can soften gray hair.- Only wash the mane with a shampthat is equipped to deal with greys counteracts effects of the harsh sun, hwater and other pollutants.- Use a smoothing conditioner or gloscoat hair cuticles and protect them.

- Don't over style grey hair or use dyat high temperatures.

Treat Blackheads With Egg WhitWe never tire of ghting blackheads. Here's a potion that will help in removin

them, deep cleansing and tightening your skin and controlling oiliness.

Oh! and did we mention that all youneed is an egg white and some tissue?Let's get started:Method:1. Take the white of an egg in a bowl and

beat it lightly. Apply it all over your face

and neck.

2. Cut out holes for your eyes, nostand mouth in the tissue paper and plit gently on the face.3. Apply another layer of the egg whitethe tissue paper. Let it dry. And no talk4. When it's dry, peel off the tissue in

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Steps To Help A Child Stop Lying And TelThe Truth

All kids lie sometimes and usually, ithouldn’t be because for alarm. However,

when kids nd that lying helps themtay out of trouble or helps them gain

attention from their peers, it can becomea bad habit. It’s important for parentso address lying in a straightforward

manner that will promote honesty anddiscourage dishonesty.

. Establish a Household Rule aboutTelling the TruthCreate a clear household rule that stresseshe importance of everyone telling theruth. This will ensure that your children

understand your expectations and valuesabout honesty.2. Role Model HonestyRole model the behavior you want to see

rom your child. This means, telling theruth all the time. Kids can’t distinguishlittle white lies” from other lies. So

don’t let your child overhear you tellyour friend, “I would love to help but Ihave a headache,” if you’re feeling ne.Your child will imitate what he watchesyou do.3. Talk about Telling the Truth VersusLyingNo matter how old your child is, it’smportant to talk about honesty versusying. Young children often need help

understanding what it means to tell theruth. Make sure your child has a goodunderstanding of what telling the truthmeans.Telling the truth versus brutal honestys another skill that children of all

ages can benet from discussing. Forexample, kids need to learn that theydon’t necessarily need to announce totheir friend, “That’s an ugly shirt,” just

because it’s honest. Balancing honestywith compassion is a sophisticated socialskill.4. Distinguish the Reason for the LieThere are three main reasons kids lie;fantasy, bragging, or to prevent negativeconsequences. When you distinguish thelikely reason for the lie, it can help youdevelop a plan for responding to it.Preschoolers often tell fantasy lies. Ifyour child says, “I ew to Disney Worldthis morning,” ask, “Is that somethingthat’s really true? Or something youwish could be true?” This can help

kids understand the difference betweenreality and make believe.If a child lies because he’s bragging, itmay be that he has low self-esteem orwants to gain attention. He may benetfrom learning new social skills and fromengaging in positive activities to boosthis self-esteem.All kids lie to get out of troublesometimes. It’s important that their liesaren’t successful. Instead, make it clearto kids that you will be double-checkingthe facts.

5. Give One WarningIt can be helpful to give kids one warningwhen you are fairly condent you caughtthem in a lie. For example, say, “I’ll giveyou one more chance to tell me whathappened. If I catch you lying, you will

receive an extra consequence.”6. Give an Extra ConsequenceGive your child an extra consequewhen you catch him lying. For examp

instead of just taking away his electronfor the day, give him extra chores toas well. Take away privileges or restitution as a consequence for lying7. Discuss Natural ConsequencesTalk to your child about the natuconsequences of lying. Explain tas a result of his lying, there wlikely be times that you won’t be ato believe him, even when he’s tellthe truth.8. Provide Positive Reinforcement HonestyCatch your child telling the truth

provide positive reinforcement. Prahim by saying, “I know that must h

been hard to tell me that you broke tdish, but I’m so glad that you chose tohonest about it.”9. Help Your Child Re-Establish TrIf your child has a bad habit of lyidevelop a plan to help him re-estabtrust. Consider establishing a behavcontract that will help you know whe’s ready for more privileges basedhis willingness to be honest.10. Seek Professional Help

There are times when lying can b big problem for children. If your chilying seems to be pathological, ocauses problems for your child at schor with peers, seek professional helpaddress his lying.

Can Tonsils Grow Back?My daughter had her tonsils taken out last year. But she's started getting the same kinds of sore throats that she got befo

Is it possible that her tonsils are growing back? – Elizabeth

t is possible for tonsils to partially growback. During a tonsillectomy, most ofhe tonsils are removed. However, someissue often remains, so tonsils can

occasionally regenerate - although theyprobably won't grow back completely oro their original size.

If you're worried that your daughter'stonsils are growing back, talk to yourdoctor. But just because she still getssore throats doesn't necessarily meanthat her tonsils are growing back.Tonsillectomies may result in fewerthroat infections, but kids can still get

some. Sore throats can also be cau by other things, like colds, allergies, dry air.If you're looking for medical adva diagnosis, or treatment, conyour doctor or other qualied med

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How To Beat That Belly Bulge

f you've overdone it and look like you'rehaving a 'food baby', here's how to attenyour tummy in no time.Eat asparagust's rich in potassium, which helps

egulate the uid balance in your body,keeping bloat at bay. High-potassiumoods include bananas, cantaloupe,

mangoes, spinach, tomatoes and nuts. Butasparagus also contains an amino acidalled asparagine that acts as a diuretic to

ush excess liquid out of your system.Slow down!Eat slowly and chew carefully. This willtimulate all your digestive juices. Whenood isn't broken down sufciently, itan ferment in the gut, causing bloating.

Also, never eat on the run or while

tanding up. Sit down, but straightenyour spine — slumping makes it harderor blood to reach your digestive organs.

Avoid large or late-night meals. Go for awalk after dinner to help digestion.No drinking while eatingLeave a 20-minute gap — before andafter — between eating and drinkinguids. Liquid can dilute the stomach acidneeded to break down food. This canead to poorly digested food fermenting

and causing bloating. Many herbal teasan help. Try fennel or spearmint.

Eat real bread

Most (95 per cent) commercial breadsare products of industrial process. Manypeople are sensitive to the enzymes andour-improving agents used in thesekinds of bread. Unfortunately, thesedon't have to be listed because they arelassied as 'processing aids'. If youuffer bloating after eating bread, opt for

organic, artisan or sourdough bread.Beware of articial sugarSome people have difculty digestingarticial sweeteners (especially sorbito

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