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Fiji Christmas can’t be beat EVERY Christmas Subarmani Reddy just cannot help but reminisce on the good old Fiji Christmas celebration. For the Surrey, British Columbia man, who has lived in Canada for 35 years, the occasion, food and rejoicing with families just cannot be beat.... You could say I’m an old-fashioned man, the holy celebration, Christmas in Fiji is what I miss. Reddy grew up in the farming community of Navo in Nadi, with a family of 9, parents, 3 brothers and 4 sisters and looked forward to Christmas with optimism. His father, Kaniappa Reddy worked hard during the year and would save up enough so that the family had a good Christmas, which they did. They were treated to a good family feast. Goat, how many can relate to the need, or they say without fresh goat meat there was no Christmas, he quipped. Certainly not on our plate, we had free range chicken, our breakfast and dinner was awesome. Goat was for the well to do delicacy. And with Koromakawa Village nearby, the Reddy’s were good friends with the i-taukei families, remembers how after Church services they would join for the delicious food and savouries. Reddy said their i-taukei’s were much like families, who enjoyed in the spirit of Christmas, it truly reflected the great relationships they had in the diverse community. In overseas people have extravent Christmas, with continental food, drinks, gift exchanges but in Fiji with far less Christmas held more value. It’s Christmas every day overseas. We have in abundance but less appreciative, in Fiji we had less but were very grateful for what we had on Christmas Day. The 57-year has a vivid memory on how good income earners tended to traditional lovo, food prepared in an underground oven, a treat that was beyond their thoughts We loved our breakfast crackers biscuits, a dozen pop, and long loaf bread and Christmas was complete, said Reddy. He added that it is not that Christmas is not celebrated any better in Canada, but the nostalgia of the occasion just can’t be beat.

Old Indian belief fails FACT test Asuad Ali WHEN every efforts failed to keep Subrail Park dry ahead of Saturday’s Fiji FACT semifinals, someone resorted to an ancient Indian mythology.... And, why not, whatever works to convince Mother Nature to stop the rain. In a picture that is making its rounds on social media, shows a broom in the case, a coconut leaf made (Sasa) firmly planted upside down pitch side, a practice performed by early generations to cease continuous rain. The idea that stemmed in India, a country where traditions breathe comfortably next to global technology was widely practiced by Indians and someone in the North decided to give it a try when there was no sign of rain easing up. Thakur Jagat Singh, who learnt a thing or two about the ancient beliefs from his dad, Thakur Dharam Jeet Singh, said the ‘broom idea’ sure works but it comes with prayers. I to this day believe in that strange but true phenomenon, he said. You just don’t go dig up a hole and place a broom facing upside down and expect it to work. Mantra, prayer follows, it’s hard to explain to the generation we live in, but whoever decided to plant one at Subrail Park had the idea but lacked the knowledge". Jagat, who is a diehard Nadi football fan said he was not impressed with the ground condition and the standard of football. It sure seems football is headed backwards. The planted broom, however, did not stop the rain, that poured in walls and sheets, resulting FFA to abandon the Nadi and Rewa semifinal match, Nadi led 1-0 at the half. The tournament has been suspended for a week.

Nadi Doctor offers services on barter basis Asuad Ali IN a Barter for Better Fiji first, a Nadi physician is offering free services in the country in-exchange for trade.... Dr. Ashank Jyotishwara Naidu, who runs Namaka Clinic took BFB, Facebook on Monday to declare his services out of love and compassion in exchange for seafood and vegetables. It breaks my heart to learn of increasing number of people losing their jobs and only means of livelihood in the country, he said. Dr. Naidu took the decision while driving to Nadi from Nadroga, where he resides. Dr. Naidu said the entire world has come their knees amid the Covid-19 pandemic, added people of Fiji are not spared. Tough times have befallen people, who are going through hardships trying to make ends meet, he said on S1 Radio. Thousand of Fijians have lost jobs, through complete shutdown of businesses, layoffs and terminations, life has taken a whole new meaning, the struggle is real. I felt the need to do my part. People will save on my visit, money saved can be used towards food and other necessities, this is my barter in exchange for vegetables and seafood. Dr. Naidu said people just can’t always depend on the Government of the day and through handouts. He said Fijians in all sectors, top down, business, professionals and ordinary need to step up and reach out so that people can get on with their lives. It really broke my heart when I learnt that 758 airline workers lost their jobs, they were direct impacted by economic situations and financial constraints being faced by Fiji Airways. During my drive I find myself in tears, I’m a Fijian and I’m duty bound to help another Fijian. Dr Naidu said people wishing to get free medical advice to treatments need to make appointment to avoid congestion.

Ba family need help Asuad Ali A Natawarau, Ba family who had lost their job amid the Covid-19 pandemic and are living in a tent is in dire need for help.... Mr. Sailosi Qoro Tuivuya, wife Ivamere Selebula and children, Saiasi Qoro,11,and Vasiti Marawa, 6,haven’t had a comfortable night’s sleep in the last few months. Mr. Tuivuya who was a baker in Suva, and his wife a processing plant worker in Ba, lost jobs following the outbreak of the coronavirus in March. Life has become a struggle, he said. The Tuivuya’s were also in the middle of building a family house but had to put the project on hold to use the money on food and other necessities. We took a decision to stop work on the house and use the savings on food. With in-laws living in, Mr. Tuivuya generously gave up his incomplete one bedroom and decided to put a tent up for his family. My wife and I took a decision to use the tent as our makeshift house till we find work, save up to complete the house so we all move in together. Mr. Tuivuya said it is during the heavy downpour that they get all soaked up but are left with no other options but to ride whatever conditions befalls them. We get all wet during rainy days, he said. Last Sunday, Mr. Tuivuya used the Barter for Better Fiji space to trade his three cows to a New Zealand partner in exchange for building materials so that he could complete the house. He said the cows were picked-up by an associate in Nadroga on the behest of his trading partner. I’m glad that we have BBF, I made a trade, just waiting for the partners’ trade to come through in a few days. For now, Mr. Tuivuya is dedicating his time on a patch of farm to grow root crops and vegetables to meet his family’s needs. We have run out of our savings, bad times are upon us. There are others who are going through difficult times, we understand that but not having a roof is painful.

Humanity alive Asuad Ali While the global coronavirus pandemic sparked brawls over toilet paper, it has not stripped everyone of love and compassion.... James, a Downtown, eastside homeless who lives off selling valuables from garbage bins has decided to use his earnings to buy food for people on the street. He said following the Covid- 19 outbreak, homeless are struggling for handout foods from restaurants and Centres as the city is under lockdown. Whatever little I earn off selling good items to people helps me feed a few more mouths, it may never be enough but every mouth matters. James, who asked his last name not be used, said what people need to do is to take stock of the vulnerable and helpless with food and also remember God for better tomorrow. You see we need to get along, we are all one and equal in God’s eyes, on the streets we always have others back but out their in the real world, it’s not the same. The virus started in China and spread across the world, killing young and old. Everyone is pointing at its origin but people need to help fight it for humanity. James said he is aghast that people have become selfish, ignorant and power has ruined everything on planet earth. We homeless don’t have the luxury of homes, lavish lifestyles and money but we get along with our people and that’s what everyday people in the world need to learn, that is to get along. James said without love for humanity and compassion the world would never be a better place. And as he walked away in search for his next salvage he was apt with his message related to the world crisis, ‘We need to be humble, love all, hate none’. People need to adhere government’s advice, we will get through this. You take care and stay safe.

Yeah! Keep Believing!!

Fiji Christmas can’t be beat EVERY Christmas Subarmani Reddy just cannot help but reminisce on the good old Fiji Christmas celebration. For the Surrey, British Columbia man, who has lived in Canada for 35 years, the occasion, food and rejoicing with families just cannot be beat.... You could say I’m an old-fashioned man, the holy celebration, Christmas in Fiji is what I miss. Reddy grew up in the farming community of Navo in Nadi, with a family of 9, parents, 3 brothers and 4 sisters and looked forward to Christmas with optimism. His father, Kaniappa Reddy worked hard during the year and would save up enough so that the family had a good Christmas, which they did. They were treated to a good family feast. Goat, how many can relate to the need, or they say without fresh goat meat there was no Christmas, he quipped. Certainly not on our plate, we had free range chicken, our breakfast and dinner was awesome. Goat was for the well to do delicacy. And with Koromakawa Village nearby, the Reddy’s were good friends with the i-taukei families, remembers how after Church services they would join for the delicious food and savouries. Reddy said their i-taukei’s were much like families, who enjoyed in the spirit of Christmas, it truly reflected the great relationships they had in the diverse community. In overseas people have extravent Christmas, with continental food, drinks, gift exchanges but in Fiji with far less Christmas held more value. It’s Christmas every day overseas. We have in abundance but less appreciative, in Fiji we had less but were very grateful for what we had on Christmas Day. The 57-year has a vivid memory on how good income earners tended to traditional lovo, food prepared in an underground oven, a treat that was beyond their thoughts We loved our breakfast crackers biscuits, a dozen pop, and long loaf bread and Christmas was complete, said Reddy. He added that it is not that Christmas is not celebrated any better in Canada, but the nostalgia of the occasion just can’t be beat.

Old Indian belief fails FACT test Asuad Ali WHEN every efforts failed to keep Subrail Park dry ahead of Saturday’s Fiji FACT semifinals, someone resorted to an ancient Indian mythology.... And, why not, whatever works to convince Mother Nature to stop the rain. In a picture that is making its rounds on social media, shows a broom in the case, a coconut leaf made (Sasa) firmly planted upside down pitch side, a practice performed by early generations to cease continuous rain. The idea that stemmed in India, a country where traditions breathe comfortably next to global technology was widely practiced by Indians and someone in the North decided to give it a try when there was no sign of rain easing up. Thakur Jagat Singh, who learnt a thing or two about the ancient beliefs from his dad, Thakur Dharam Jeet Singh, said the ‘broom idea’ sure works but it comes with prayers. I to this day believe in that strange but true phenomenon, he said. You just don’t go dig up a hole and place a broom facing upside down and expect it to work. Mantra, prayer follows, it’s hard to explain to the generation we live in, but whoever decided to plant one at Subrail Park had the idea but lacked the knowledge". Jagat, who is a diehard Nadi football fan said he was not impressed with the ground condition and the standard of football. It sure seems football is headed backwards. The planted broom, however, did not stop the rain, that poured in walls and sheets, resulting FFA to abandon the Nadi and Rewa semifinal match, Nadi led 1-0 at the half. The tournament has been suspended for a week.

Nadi Doctor offers services on barter basis Asuad Ali IN a Barter for Better Fiji first, a Nadi physician is offering free services in the country in-exchange for trade.... Dr. Ashank Jyotishwara Naidu, who runs Namaka Clinic took BFB, Facebook on Monday to declare his services out of love and compassion in exchange for seafood and vegetables. It breaks my heart to learn of increasing number of people losing their jobs and only means of livelihood in the country, he said. Dr. Naidu took the decision while driving to Nadi from Nadroga, where he resides. Dr. Naidu said the entire world has come their knees amid the Covid-19 pandemic, added people of Fiji are not spared. Tough times have befallen people, who are going through hardships trying to make ends meet, he said on S1 Radio. Thousand of Fijians have lost jobs, through complete shutdown of businesses, layoffs and terminations, life has taken a whole new meaning, the struggle is real. I felt the need to do my part. People will save on my visit, money saved can be used towards food and other necessities, this is my barter in exchange for vegetables and seafood. Dr. Naidu said people just can’t always depend on the Government of the day and through handouts. He said Fijians in all sectors, top down, business, professionals and ordinary need to step up and reach out so that people can get on with their lives. It really broke my heart when I learnt that 758 airline workers lost their jobs, they were direct impacted by economic situations and financial constraints being faced by Fiji Airways. During my drive I find myself in tears, I’m a Fijian and I’m duty bound to help another Fijian. Dr Naidu said people wishing to get free medical advice to treatments need to make appointment to avoid congestion.

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Ba family need help Asuad Ali A Natawarau, Ba family who had lost their job amid the Covid-19 pandemic and are living in a tent is in dire need for help.... Mr. Sailosi Qoro Tuivuya, wife Ivamere Selebula and children, Saiasi Qoro,11,and Vasiti Marawa, 6,haven’t had a comfortable night’s sleep in the last few months. Mr. Tuivuya who was a baker in Suva, and his wife a processing plant worker in Ba, lost jobs following the outbreak of the coronavirus in March. Life has become a struggle, he said. The Tuivuya’s were also in the middle of building a family house but had to put the project on hold to use the money on food and other necessities. We took a decision to stop work on the house and use the savings on food. With in-laws living in, Mr. Tuivuya generously gave up his incomplete one bedroom and decided to put a tent up for his family. My wife and I took a decision to use the tent as our makeshift house till we find work, save up to complete the house so we all move in together. Mr. Tuivuya said it is during the heavy downpour that they get all soaked up but are left with no other options but to ride whatever conditions befalls them. We get all wet during rainy days, he said. Last Sunday, Mr. Tuivuya used the Barter for Better Fiji space to trade his three cows to a New Zealand partner in exchange for building materials so that he could complete the house. He said the cows were picked-up by an associate in Nadroga on the behest of his trading partner. I’m glad that we have BBF, I made a trade, just waiting for the partners’ trade to come through in a few days. For now, Mr. Tuivuya is dedicating his time on a patch of farm to grow root crops and vegetables to meet his family’s needs. We have run out of our savings, bad times are upon us. There are others who are going through difficult times, we understand that but not having a roof is painful.

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Humanity alive Asuad Ali While the global coronavirus pandemic sparked brawls over toilet paper, it has not stripped everyone of love and compassion.... James, a Downtown, eastside homeless who lives off selling valuables from garbage bins has decided to use his earnings to buy food for people on the street. He said following the Covid- 19 outbreak, homeless are struggling for handout foods from restaurants and Centres as the city is under lockdown. Whatever little I earn off selling good items to people helps me feed a few more mouths, it may never be enough but every mouth matters. James, who asked his last name not be used, said what people need to do is to take stock of the vulnerable and helpless with food and also remember God for better tomorrow. You see we need to get along, we are all one and equal in God’s eyes, on the streets we always have others back but out their in the real world, it’s not the same. The virus started in China and spread across the world, killing young and old. Everyone is pointing at its origin but people need to help fight it for humanity. James said he is aghast that people have become selfish, ignorant and power has ruined everything on planet earth. We homeless don’t have the luxury of homes, lavish lifestyles and money but we get along with our people and that’s what everyday people in the world need to learn, that is to get along. James said without love for humanity and compassion the world would never be a better place. And as he walked away in search for his next salvage he was apt with his message related to the world crisis, ‘We need to be humble, love all, hate none’. People need to adhere government’s advice, we will get through this. You take care and stay safe.

Canadian home after border breach Asuad Ali A Canadian man who was caught in the Lautoka City locked-down returned home and shared the eventful story of his border breach.... The man, who chose to remain unnamed said he was left with no choice but to plan a peculiar getaway. The only option was to breach the border and go to Nadi for flight home, he said. The Canadian said the government didn’t give enough notice to foreigners who were in Lautoka City before closing the borders. The government closed the borders in a hurry. One at Natlau, Sabeto and the other in Nacilau, Teidamu, severing all entry and exit of the City. He said when his several pleas for access were refused, he had no choice but to abscond. He refused to reveal the travel path and or whether he was aided. All I can say is I took backroads, walked treacherous terrain to reach a river, crossed it to get to the Nadi side. If it sounds an escape. It sure is when you have no help and you want to somehow get to home, you risk it. He said while the government did the right thing to shut the borders for preventative measures against Covid -19 pandemic, there was absolutely no contingency plan put in place for oversees visitors to get out of the lockdown area and cross the border. There are people who I know are from overseas stranded in Lautoka, some may remain locked-out for only authorities know how long, problem is there no help. Foreigners should be given access at the border. Like all other countries that allows foreigners to return to their homelands, who would be quarantined and be self isolated at their entry point. The Canadian said the lockdown breach may appear egregious and selfish, but it was the right decision, one he never regrets.

Humanity alive Asuad Ali While the global coronavirus pandemic sparked brawls over toilet paper, it has not stripped everyone of love and compassion.... James, a Downtown, eastside homeless who lives off selling valuables from garbage bins has decided to use his earnings to buy food for people on the street. He said following the Covid- 19 outbreak, homeless are struggling for handout foods from restaurants and Centres as the city is under lockdown. Whatever little I earn off selling good items to people helps me feed a few more mouths, it may never be enough but every mouth matters. James, who asked his last name not be used, said what people need to do is to take stock of the vulnerable and helpless with food and also remember God for better tomorrow. You see we need to get along, we are all one and equal in God’s eyes, on the streets we always have others back but out their in the real world, it’s not the same. The virus started in China and spread across the world, killing young and old. Everyone is pointing at its origin but people need to help fight it for humanity. James said he is aghast that people have become selfish, ignorant and power has ruined everything on planet earth. We homeless don’t have the luxury of homes, lavish lifestyles and money but we get along with our people and that’s what everyday people in the world need to learn, that is to get along. James said without love for humanity and compassion the world would never be a better place. And as he walked away in search for his next salvage he was apt with his message related to the world crisis, ‘We need to be humble, love all, hate none’. People need to adhere government’s advice, we will get through this. You take care and stay safe.

Yeah! Keep Believing!!

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