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The Fiji Times » EU ambassador justifies investment


26 January, 2021, 8:45 pm
European Union head of Delegation to Fiji and the Pacifc Sujiro Seam at his office. Picture: JONA KONATACI
The large investment of the European Union (EU) in the Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) program is justified, says EU ambassador for the Pacific Sujiro Seam.
Speaking at the award ceremony for the Beqa Island Training on Traditional Canoe Building and Sailing, Mr Seam highlighted why the 45 million euro ($F111 million) PEUMP program was justified.
His first point was on the importance of the Pacific Ocean in the EU and Pacific Island states relationship.
“We recognise that the small ocean island states of the Pacific are big ocean states and we have to put the oceans in the centre of the relationship between the EU and the Pacific,” Mr Seam said. ....

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The Fiji Times » Drua to aid in sustainable fishing


Ian Chute
26 January, 2021, 8:00 pm
Marika Tuicaucau (right) and Penaia Lese sail a drua during the Beqa Island Community Training on Traditional Canoe Building and Sailing near Rukua Village on Beqa Island. Picture: SOPHIE RALULU
Ten drua gifted to villages of the two tikina of Beqa will be used to survey restricted fishing areas without any worry on fuel costs, said the Turaga na Tui Sawau Ratu Timoci Matanitobua.
Speaking at the award ceremony for the Beqa Island Community Training on Traditional Canoe Building and Sailing at Rukua Village on Beqa last Friday, Ratu Timoci said the drua would only further the existing efforts to preserve the environment of Beqa. ....

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The Fiji Times » Woman proud to be part of training


Ian Chute
26 January, 2021, 8:30 pm
Participants with their certificates during the Beqa Island Community Training on Traditional Canoe Building and Sailing graduation ceremony at Rukua Village on Beqa. Picture: SOPHIE RALULU
The limitations of boats powered by outboard motors will no longer be a hindrance to the gonedau or fisherfolk of Beqa Island.
Speaking at the awards ceremony of the Beqa Island Community Training on Traditional Canoe Building and Sailing, one of the five female awardees and traditional fisherwoman, Senimelia Narimo, said engine failure was always a worry.
“Sometimes, it is not easy being a fisherwoman when the seas get rough, we worry if the engine will fail,” Ms Narimo said. ....

Senimelia Narimo , Beqa Island Community Training , Traditional Canoe Building , பாரம்பரிய கேனோ கட்டிடம் ,