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ARUN MAHARAJ Publisher/Editor—India Fiji Today

India Fiji Today Publisher Arun Maharaj has a long association with compiling and editing magazines. He has compiled numerous issues of annual school magazines for the secondary schools he taught in Fiji. He has also published many magazines for Fiji Jaycees. Apart from his interest in writing articles he

has served the public life in Fiji and here in USA as follows— Past co-chairman of the California Business Advisory Counci l—California Jay-

cees Senator—Jaycees International Senator—Recipient of the American National Leadership Award— Invited to the US Preside ntial Dinner in Washington DC.—Former member of USA Fiji Festival advisory committ ee—Fiji delegate to Japan Jaycees

Youth Voyage in Japan—Represented Fiji in Jaycees W orld Congress in Japan—Former sec-retary of Fiji Teachers Union Credit Union—Taught at Vunimono High School in Nausori

Fiji—DAV College in Suva Fiji—Rishikul High School in Nasinu Fiji

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Correspondents

Mahesh Bharadwaj Delhi, India

Indar Nair

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Subhash Chandra Auckland, New Zealand

Indar Mudaliar

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Disclaimer Fiji Today/India Feature

Fiji Today/India Feature is the editor’s review on the major happen-ings back in Fiji and India based on the information from Times of India, other Indian publications, Fiji Times; Fiji Sun; visitors to and from Fiji and other Fiji publications. These are editor’s own views based on the information from those sources. The articles and the PERSPECTIVESare the editor’s original articles and any error/s and or misinterpretation are regretted and the editor / publisher is not responsible for any such error/s and or further discussions. The Publisher/Editor of India Fiji Today will not a ccept any

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REWA—A TRUE FIJI

SOCCER GIANT!!! BY NILEESH SHARMA— A REWA FAN—HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA

ENDORSED BY THE EDITOR

Rewa’s recent win in the Battle of Giants tournament at their home ground, Ratu Ca-kobau Park in Nausori has created history as they defended their B.O.G. champion title for the first time. Another history was created as Suva and Rewa, the neighboring ri-vals, played a major soccer tournament final after 53 years. In a penalty shoot—out the Southern giants turned victorious. They have five wins in a row, starting with 2010 B.O.G; 2010 I.D.C; 2010 Champions League; 2011 Fiji Fact and 2011 B.O.G.

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Rewa fielded a young fifteen year old student of Saraswati College who became the youngest player in a major tournament winning team. Suva and Rewa the favorites of the Southern-ers have been rivals for decades and for them to play in a major tournament final after years was something the Southern soccer fans loved to witness. Rewa has come a long way since winning the first I.D.C held in Suva in 1938 after defeating Ba in the final. It won the I.D.C. again in 1939, 1943, 1944, 1947, 1955 , 1972, 2001, 2010.

FIJI HISTORICAL

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Indian Presence in Fiji Before the Indenture System Began in 1979

It may sound absurd that there was Indian presence in Fiji prior to the Indenture System introduction in Fiji. It is believed that an Indian seaman working on

an European ship lived in Fiji as early as 1813 aft er surviving a ship wreck. At that time a lot of Indians were working on European ships trading in India and traveling to South Pacific. The lone Indian reportedly worked for the chiefs. The

first set of Indian Indenture workers actually arrived in Fiji from Calcutta, now Kolkata in 1879. The almost five hundred Indians got off the ship Leonidas at

Levuka. The Indian workers kept coming to Fiji for the next almost four decades and the Indenture System ceased in 1916.

INTERESTING FACT

GAINED INDEPENDENCE FROM BRITAIN—1970

FIRST MILITARY COUP—1987 SECOND COUP—2000

THIRD COUP—2006

POPULATION—850,000 ABOUT 67% Fijians and Other

Minority Races Indians about 33%

Prior to the First Military Coup Indians were in Majorit

\\FIJIANS SETTLED ABROAD Australia –48,000—(2006 Figures)

New Zealand -37,000-(2006 Figures) Canada –24,000-(2000 Figures)

PRIME MINISTERS OF FIJI Late Ratu Sir K. Mara—1970-1987 Late Timoci Bavadra– 1987—1987

Sitiveni Rabuka—1987-1999 Mahendra P. Chaudhary-1999-2000

Laisenia Qarase-2000-2006 Frank Bainimarama-2006 to Date

PRESIDENTS OF FIJI Late Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau

Late Ratu Sir K. Mara Late Ratu Josefa I. Uluivuda

Ratu Epeli Nailatikau

NUMBER OF ISLANDS More Than 300—ABOUT 100 ARE IN HABITAT

FIJI FACTS

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indians_in_Fiji—source

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Former Fiji Woman in N Z— General Election

Former Fiji residents living abroad have attained success in many fields. The Governor—General of New Zealand is a Fiji born. The selection of Pratima Nand, a social worker in Auckland, to contest the general election of New Zealand later this year has brought pride to the Fiji community in New .Zealand.

Ms. Nand reportedly is a member “Fiji Club of New Zealand’ and many other so-cial clubs to promote development for the community. She is also the producer and presenter of “Jhankaar” and an award win-ning community leader. It elected to New Zealand parliament it will be a further honor to the Fiji Community in New Zealand.

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CHARITY IS THE PATH TO HAPPY LIVING

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The world is made up of the have and the have—nots. Charity acts make it possible for the unfortunates to at least survive in this demanding world. The world has many organizations and individuals who are engaged in charity. Fiji has benefited from the charity programs from within the country and abroad. Many lives would not have been what they are today, had it not been for the charity projects. Numerous children gained from various programs Orphanages have been sheltering children who otherwise would have been homeless or would not have survived. Charity has played tremen-dous role in shaping their lives. It has been said by a great British statesman, “That we earn a living by we get but we earn a life by what we give”. Fiji still needs char-ity to rescue many lives particularly the children who are in dire need of assistance. You may be able to provide happiness to some lives who may not have known what happiness is and in return earn happiness for yourself and acquire the best work of life as service to humanity is believed to be the best work of life.

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FIJI FEATURE

TRIBUTE TO POPULAR HINDI BROADCASTER

LATE ANIRUDH DIWAKAR

Fiji has lost one of the most experienced radio broadcasters, Anirudh Diwakar re-cently. Anirudh joined the Fiji Broadcasting Commission, the only radio station in Fiji then, in 1971 as an announcer. Later he went on to head the newly set up FM96 Hindi section—Navtarang in 1989 and he stayed there for over two decades till his death in late August. He was the Programs Director for ‘Communications Fiji Lim-ited’s’ Hindi Section—Radio Sargam. Late Mr. Diwakar’s funeral service be ing held at the National Gymnasium speaks about his pop ularity in the Suva and Fiji community. Reportedly thousands of mourners we nt on to pay their last re-spects to the popular broadcaster. The Hindi radio listeners who enjoyed Anirudh Diwak ar’s lively programs for the past four decades will miss it now. His golden radio voice was heard in all corners of Fiji for many years as his lively and fu n—loving personality was blended in his programs. He was particularly amazing in his interviews with radio guests as he was quite innovative and created a change from the somewhat formal an-nouncing pattern that existed in Fiji to a more realistic and jovial one. Having gone to school together in Suva Anirudh remained a good friend of mine all throughout. I remember when he joined the Fiji Broadcasting Commission as he was very proud to be an announcer. I had the privilege of going over air with him on many interviews during his days with Radio Fiji. Th ere were instances when he would give me last minute calls and I would appear in his studio in Suva for live interviews as I was involved in community activitie s through Nasinu and Fiji Jay-cees. I had a particular charm for his ability in presenting radio programs. I was a fan of his radio programs. Even during the difficult political days that Fiji has seen, he kept his audience enter-tained as he captivated their interest through his lively and evergreen presentations. Anirudh will no doubt live in people’s memories as his audience will hunt for his popular voice when they hear the programs that he u sed to present. Farewell to Anirudh —May his soul rest in peace forever!!!

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Having a passion for religious knowledge and coming from a conservative and reli-gious family background led Pt. Rajendra Maharaj to become a Hindu priest. Born in Nasinu, Fiji he had his education at Bahwani Dayal Memorial School in Nasinu and Ma-hatma Gandhi Memorial High School in Suva. After being employed for a while he set up his own business and became a Hindu priest while in Fiji. Upon his migration to US in 1997 and settling down in Seaside, California he became a full—time Hindu priest and continues to do so today. A hum-ble and kind hearted person, Pt. Rajendra is known for his humility to all regardless of children, adults and elderly. Tremendous knowledge in Hindu religion and Hindu philosophy makes him an interesting person to talk to. In a interview with India Fiji Today editor recently, he disclosed his areas of religious prac-tices.

Pundit Ji performs rituals and ceremonies according to Hindu Dharma principles and Niyams and they include 1. Bhagwat Katha and Poojan, 2. Recital of Vedic Granthas like Ramayan, Bhagavat Maha Puran, Shiv Puran, Devi Puran 3. Perform remedial Shanti Poojan and Nivaran on Graha, Pitra, Kaal Sarp and other Doshaa. 4. Antim Sanskaar and Shraads. 5. Hindu Weddings, and Legal Marriage Celebration (Marriage Celebrant) 6. Ordained Minister of Religion U S A. 7. Peace Consultant 8 Janam Kundalis and basic Astrological Calculations and Remedial Solutions. 9. Services on various Religious Matters as may be required From Time To Time.

His Contacts —PT. Rajendra Maharaj— Hindu Priest, Peace Consultant, Ordained Minister of Religion & Marriage Celebrant, 1759 Hilton Street, Seaside CA, 93955. Home Phone: (831) 393 0679 Cell Phone: (831) 521 8400 E-mail: [email protected] Face Book, Rajendra Maharaj,

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Fiji Woman—Shooting Victim in Richmond CA

Trip to USA for a Ba Fiji resident turned ugly as she became the victim of a house raid at her son’s house. Reportedly the at-tack came about in the early hours of a morn-ing re-cently. It is be-lieved the h o u s e was en-tered by an in-t r u d e r and when n o t i c e d by the daughter—in—law of the victim, she called for her hus-band who came and tussled the

intruder. The 63 year old Fiji woman, the mother of the house owner came out to see what was going when she was shot and killed. Her son is re-

portedly in seri-o u s c o n d i -tion. In-cidents such as this is h i g h l y unfortu-n a t e a s t h e p o o r

victim’s trip to USA to visit her son became the reason of her brutal death.

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By Pt. Rajendra Maharaj Seaside-California

Hindu Priest & Peace Consultant, Ordained Clergy, Min-

ister Of Religion & Marriage Celebrant, 1759 Hilton Street,Seaside, CA. 93955. Home Phone:

(831) 393 0679.Cell Phone: *831) 521 8400. E-Mail- [email protected] - [email protected]

My attempt to answer questions in simple words in E nglish may be found help-ful and if worthy, we should bow our heads to His A lmighty Lord in generous appreciation for his gift to Humankind in the form of intellectual Boon and I shall be pleased and honored if anyone will benefit from this composition. Find below the Questions and the answers related in the best of my capacity knowl-edge and ability.

Q 3. It is quite clear to me now, Punditji. On this basis, I have a few questions to ask. First, why is a certain person born to certain parents? A. – Karmic debt is the reason for that. Your actions and sam-skaras make you beholden to certain people. You are indebted to them and this debt has to be repaid at some point in time or the other. The debt need not be merely financial. It could be that you did something to a certain person or he did something to you. The damage has to be repaired and the debt has to be canceled. If it is left un reptaired or un canceled in this birth, it has to be set right in the next. This is what is meant by karmic debt. It is the main factor which decides why, where, when and how you will be re-born.

KARMIC LAW OF BIRTH AND RE-BIRTH

DISCLAIMER—PERSPECTIVES . These articles are the views and opinion of the writers. The writers and the publisher/

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In the case of a certain person being born to certain parents, Kar-mic debt can work in three ways – the child has a karmic debt ow-ing towards the parents, the parents have a karmic debt towards the child; or a mutual karmic debt exists between the parents and child which has to be repaid. Page. 4 Q 4. Does spiritual development determine the birth, Punditji? A. Yes, that is also a factor. A person who is spiritually evolved will take birth in a family which is pious and religious and where the en-vironment will be conducive to further spiritual growth. The family may be materially poor but spiritually it will be rich except a few exceptions that they have to work through to cancel recurred debts or deeds or vice versa. The Saint Valmikiji and Tulsisdasji, for ex-ample, were born into a poor but religiously rich family and inheri-tance. Their stories reveal their actions to conclude canceling of debts prior to piousness. Q 5. Then, Punditji, how is that Prahalada was born of an Asuric Father? A- That was a rare exception. But although Prahlada was born of an asuric (demonic) father, his guru brought him up with the name of Lord Narayan on his lips, actually. Prahlada was born in order that Hiranyakasipu be taught a lesson. He met his end at the hands of Vishnu Himself. Prahlada was born as his son to wipe out his far-ther's demonic shraap (curse), thus his spirituality and sadhana led Shri Vishnuji come in form of Narsingha ( half men and half lion) and punish Hiranyakashipu, so he can reside in His Almighty's Abode where no sin can touch him. Q 6. Are all our present relationships due to past karmic actions and karmic debts Punditji? A. Yes All the important relationships like parents-child, husband-wife, brother-sister and guru-sishya are determined by past karma prior to being born, There is no relation with anyone until, when the time comes to be born. Then they will be born on the basis of deeds and debts yet to be determined and cancelled and with or against who all, thus you are born accordingly.

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‘Hope’ and its Effect on Our Daily Life

By Arun Maharaj –Hayward-California

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It is believed that the world exists and centers around the simple phenomena of hope . Every life on animal on earth needs the ingredient of ‘hope’ to live a meaningful life. Hope is a state of mind blended in your positive attitude. We get up every morn-ing with a hope to have a successful day. The hope many times are hidden and not defined clearly by us although we all live by that simple notion every moment of our lives. The minute that we lose hope, our lives can come to stand-still and get filled with boredom. This can fur-ther lead to mental stress resulting in anxiety and depres-sion. Depression if continued for a long period can have serious effect on our health. To be hopeful one needs to have posi-tive attitude. People on streets of Fiji,

India or elsewhere live by the phenom-ena of hope as they get up every morn-ing with a hope to at least get some food during the day for their sur-

vival. Their wish may be fulfilled or not yet they live with their hope for the next day to come. Hope provides tremen-dous mental strength to us to overcome any ob-stacle in our lives. Even in the times of sorrow in our lives when we are completely down there is still the door of hope open from where we can see ray of light, that is hope, we only need to recognize it and

you can re—begin your life. Otherwise hopelessness will creep in our minds compelling us to slip in the darkness of this world. We need the basic needs to survive but hope makes us live!!!

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SALMAAN KHAN AT HIS PEAK

POPULARITY— ‘BODYGUARD’

LATEST RELEASE—A RECORD Bollywood’s probably the most adorable actor, Salmaan Khan seems to be enjoy-ing his glory days now. His recent years success put him on the top position. Its not even the dusk of the success of block-buster Dabang yet, with a newcomer Sonakshi Sinha and he gives another hit Boduguard with a leading actress

Kareena Kapoor to claim a prestigious position on the hierarchy of Bollywood. It is believed his latest release, Bodyguard has surpassed his previous record collec-tion of Dabang. Salmaan Khan seems to be the craze of Indian film goers now as his recent releases speak about his popularity.

Divya Bharti acted in nine films in the very first year of her acting, having acted with all leading actors of that time.

Born in 1974 she died in 1993 at age 19.

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SHAMMI KAPOOR’S PASSING The demise of veteran actor Shammi Kapoor would no doubt leave a vacuum in the Indian Film Industry. His funeral service reportedly was attended by many Bollywood artists including Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Vinod Khanna, Shatrughan Sinha, Amir Khan, Rishi Kapoor- who is a nephew of the late actor, Madhuri Dixit, Priyanka Chopra and Sashi Kapoor, brother of late Shammi Kapoor. Starting his film career in 1953, with film Jeevan Jyoti he went on to give numerous hits during the black and white and the beginning of color era. Some of his hits included, Tumsa Nahi Dekha,

Dil Tera Diwana Hai Sanam, Dil Deke Dekho , Junglee and Teesri Manzil. Born as Shamsher Raj Kapoor, he brought about revolution in the India cinema by bringing

about action packed romance with his heroines.

INDIA SITES

VISHNUPAD TEMPLE

GAYA—BIHAR

A 16th century temple which was carved out of a single rock. In the far east state of Bihar the temple is visited by millions from India and abroad on yearly basis. A place of

pilgrimage for the dead ancestors the temple has extreme beauty.

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Our Existence in this Physical Universe

Our existence in this Universe is something we wonder about, from time to time. We are born and eventually die. Our existence as humans is very consistent with whatever exits in this physical uni-verse. Everything in nature comes, flourishes, decays and finally goes. Since our existence is ap-parently governed by the laws of this universe, our lives may be subject to some kind of universal programming. The question is to what ex-tent? We will never know the truth but can only speculate.

Generally, Hindus be-lieve that planetary influences have signifi-cant impact on human lives. Many other peo-ple also hold similar beliefs. In fact, Hindus believe that the Nava-graha need to be ap-peased to minimize pain and suffering that comes with their unfa-vorable positioning. In the Hindu system, the Navagraha comprise 5 visible Planets, Sun and the Moon, and two planets unique to Hindu astrology, named, Rahu and Ketu. Who would dispute that Sun does not have an effect on our existence; indeed it is central to our existence. And the Moon? Well, about 55% to 75% of human bodies are composed of

water, and water covers 70% of the Earth’s surface. Moon’s gravitational force exercises its effects on our bodies and water on this Earth. All nearby heavenly bodies must have some ef-fect on us, although we do not know how much, for sure.

Despite the possibility that our lives are programmed to s

ome extent, I believe that our Creator has not doomed us by bringing us in this world. He has given us the ability to think and shape our lives. Perhaps, he presented some obstacles in our way to make us understand that life will not always be plain-sailing. Perhaps, it was meant for

us to prove our worth as human beings. Imagine what kind of life we would have had if all good things were handed to us on a silver platter. Our constitu-tional make up is such that we derive satisfaction from achieving things. We are proud of what we achieve and have a sense of ownership of them.

These achieve-ments gener-ate a sense of happiness and a feeling of usefulness and worth. Humans are supreme in the animal kingdom and are placed here to dem-onstrate that they are ca-pable of

higher things.

So regardless of the universal programming we may be subjected to, we are in a unique position; the only creatures of God who can make a discerni-ble impact on not only our lives but on the lives of others.

Jai P. Narayan

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The commercial capital of India, Mumbai seems to have be-come a constant target of terrorism. The recent bomb blasts that shook the city is highly dis-tressing, killing some and injuring many. In the past similar blasts tore parts of two major hotels in the city and took many innocent lives. The recent blast is believed to have

Apart from others support has come from the team of a latest film release in India, ‘Zindage Na Mile Gi Dobara’ which has Hritikh Roshan and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles. It is believed

the producers have committed to assist the victims of the blast from the proceeds of the film screenings in Mumbai. Bollywood offered sup-port in the past too.

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Shoppers Baffled After Brutal Stabbing in Daylight

Fit of anger caused the life on an American resident in Fiji. It is be-l i e v e d t h e man in h i s e a r l y thirt ies stabbed his Fiji b a s e d g i r l -f r i end . The in-c i d e n t reportedly occurred in daylight in from of baffled shoppers in a supermarket in Savusavu. The incident is believed to have brought serious injuries to the lady in her mid twenties who

was a cashier at the supermar-ket where the incident took

place. Upon assault-ing his girl-friend the Ameri-can resident took his own life by slit-ting his

throat. The man is believed to have been traveling from US to visit his girlfriend living in Savusavu, a small town located in the south of Vanualevu. The incident baffled the witnesses.

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American Couple to Set up a Secondary School in Fiji

“Service to Humanity is the Best Work of Life” is a motor of the Jaycees International. It has b e e n put to practice by an A m e r i -can cou-ple who are be-lieved to h a v e u n d e r -taken a p r o j e c t to put a s e c o n -dary school in place in Sa-vusavu. The kind gesture has been displayed by the founders of “Keep Children in School”.

The couple have helped nu-merous children throughout Fiji who needed assistance in

s c ho o l f e e s a n d s u p -p l i e s . Building a sec-ondary s c ho o l is a h u g e project a n d s u c h char i ty

work by people will be greatly honored by the residents of the area who will be the direct beneficiaries of the project.

Keeping up with the issues as advocated during the fes-tival period can be more diffi-cult than advocating the actual social is-sues. Miss H i b i s c u s 2011 Miss Suva City Counc i l—Ms. Rabukawaqa is believed to have committed her self to fulfill the promises that she made during her campaign for the prestigious Miss Hi-biscus crown.

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that affect the lives of the Fiji p e o p l e and seek remedies to help al-leviate the problems m a k i n g peop le ’s lives eas-

ier. The contribution of the contestants helps towards the community develop-ment of Fiji, apart from the charity funds which are used in charity projects.

Shocking Death of a Fiji Academic in Delhi, India

In a unfortunate case a Univer-sity of the South Pacific lecturer Yenteshwar Ram is be-lieved to have died in a car acci-dent in Delhi, India in mid July. The 32 year old lecturer was on a trip to India on some fact finding mission to further his studies in India. Reportedly he died in a car crash soon upon his arrival. He is believed to have been traveling

with his mother. Mr. Ram is believed to have died in-

stantly while his mother died later at a hos-pital. He is sur-vived by his wife.

The couple were married for a year only. The lecturer was buried in New Delhi and me-morial service was held in Suva.

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Young Woman of Indian National on Drug Charges

Fiji seems to be a popular spot for p e o p l e f r o m a b r o a d m ak i ng t h e i r way to o t h e r P a c i f i c c o u n -ties. The r e c e n t case of a young woman from India who al-legedly was in possession of drug while on route to Australia has created con-cern for Fiji as a transit to

drug smuggling. It is be-l i e v e d she re-mains in p o l i c e custody w h i l e s h e a w a i t s for her case in Lautoka. She also s e e m s to be

facing charges on giving false information to police al-leging to be sexually as-saulted by her defense lawyer.

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Potato Farming in Fiji- Assistance to Farmers

While Fiji has a capacity to g r o w v a r i o u s types of c r o p s , i m p o r -tance is b e i n g given to p o t a t o , which is in great c o n -sumption in almost all homes in Fiji. Potato has been generally grown in Si-gatoka Valley for years and now the crop is being

planted in other parts of the western division of Fiji. The crop is be-ing har-vested now and being trans-ported to the mar-kets for sale. Gov-ernment

assistance is believed to have been going on for the last few years as a trial for boosting potato farming in Fiji.

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The Magical Drink Kava Top Earner in Fiji

While sugar cane industry is on its decline, Kava seems to be taking an upward path in Fiji’s economy. The crop that is sacred to Fiji is not among those that are used as a food supply. Traditional to Fiji Kava has its own myth going back to the pre—colonial days. Reportedly it is the top earner among the perma-nent crops of Fiji fetching millions of dollars to the country annually. Sur-prisingly most Kava is produced in Fiji’s central division. A considerable amount of the product is exported to countries where Fijians are settled. There is a huge consumption in

America alone, along with Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The drink sacred to the Fiji natives

has been adopted by others living in Fiji, par-ticularly the Indian commu-nity. Fiji’s migrant commu-nity has a special

place for Kava in their society. The weddings and other social gather-ings are not complete without the magical drink. Particularly in Amer-ica a lot of individual groups have Kava sittings during the weekends.

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