The Fijian Government Roadshow program will be at Sabeto village for the Siga Vou kei Betoraurau and everyone is welcome to access all government services.

Various ministries including Health, Ministry of Trade & Commerce, Forestry, Agriculture, Unit Trust of Fiji, NLTB, FNPF, Ministry of Employment, National Fire Authority, Fiji Police Force, Births, Deaths, and Marriage (BDM), Ministry of Social Welfare Department, LTA, and a few others.

The event organising committee was delighted to receive news of the whole of government services that will be made available from 9:00AM to 1:00PM on Friday 28^th July 2023.

Those seeking clarification or directions can call Peniasi Daveta on +6798634382.

• Ministry of Health,
• Ministry of Trade & Commerce, SMEs
• Ministry of Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture,
• Unit Trust of Fiji,
• Native Lands Trust Board,
• Fiji National Provident Fund,
• Ministry of Employment,
• National Fire Authority,
• Fiji Police Force,
• Births, Deaths, and Marriage (BDM),
• Ministry of Social Welfare Department,
• Lands Transport Authority,

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The Fiji Police Force is again calling for behavioural change and acceptance that road safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations (ACP-O) Livai Driu says the biggest challenge faced by law enforcement continues to be the attitude and behavior of both drivers and pedestrians towards road safety, reflected in the high number of road deaths which now stand at 53 compared to 21 for the same period last year.

ACP Driu said over the last 24-hour period, another two lives were claimed on our roads in separate accidents.

The first accident occurred in Koronubu Road in Ba, where a man who was sitting in the middle of the road was bumped by an unknown vehicle.

The incident occurred after 4am and witnessed by the occupants of another vehicle approaching the scene, but they could not make out the particulars of the car.

The witnesses rushed the 25-year-old victim to the Ba Hospital where he was unfortunately pronounced dead on arrival.

ACP Driu said in the second incident, a 25-year-old man was bumped by a vehicle driven by a 24-year-old man along Khalsa Road early this morning.

The victim was walking towards his home when the alleged incident occurred.

In another serious accident case, a vehicle driven by a 54-year-old man veered off the road in Bulileka after 3am this morning.

The four passengers were conveyed to the Labasa Hospital where they were treated for minor injuries.

The driver and one of his passengers remain hospitalized.

ACP Driu said the behavior of both drivers and pedestrians must change to prevent further loss of life.

He adds, accidents occur because of complacency and the general poor attitude towards road safety.

Speeding for an example he says is one of the leading contributing factors towards accidents and fatalities, yet drivers continue to be booked for driving above 100km/hr.

ACP Driu said poor pedestrian behavior is also noted with great concern, where in some instances, vehicles have to make way for pedestrians or simple measures like wearing bright clothing at night, are often overlooked and disregarded.

ACP Driu stressed that accidents and fatalities are avoidable, if everyone adopts a change of mndset and attitude towards road safety, and understand that one’s failure to comply with road rules can and will have devastating consequences.

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(This media statement was retrieved from the Fiji Police Force Facebook Page on Sunday 23/07/2023 at 1300Hours)

From the foothills of Mt Ne to the springs of Koroisau and into the garden of the sleeping giant, a new breath of fresh air ruffles through the Sabeto valley where the people of Betoraurau are gearing up to turn a new chapter of Betoraurau’s history.

As excitement builds up, an outline of the week’s activities has been released today following the organising committee’s meeting on Thursday evening in Koroiaca village. The program aims to bring kinsmen and women in the lead up to the event day in the 4-day preparation period.

The organising committee through the village headmen is calling on all men and women available throughout the week to participate in the preparation works.

It will be a normal school week for Betoraurau students throughout the week including Friday’s event day and the committee has reiterated that the lead-up program will not affect school program and that students are highly encouraged to attend school throughout the week.

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The organising committee of the Sigavou kei Betoraurau have released preliminary details of the fundraising event with full details to made known on Monday 24 July.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday 28th July 2023
Venue: Darata i Koroiaca (King’s Mall)
10:00am – Official Opening
05:00pm – Nominated time for Close of Soli

39 Land Owning Units (Tokotoko)
$117,000.00FJD Fundraising Target
($3,000.00FJD Fundraising Pledge per Tokotoko)

Committee Secretary Peniasi Daveta has confirmed that preparations for the event is on track for the biggest fundraising event of the region.

“An official program will be finalised on Monday 24th July once we have confirmed every detail including guests and organisations that will be involved in making this event a fun-filled and meaningful experience to everyone attending” Peniasi said.

The targeted amount of one hundred and seventeen thousand dollars has been calculated from the pledges unanimously set by the Vanua elders. There are 39 Tokotokos or land owning units in Sabeto; which does not include the Tokotokos that have become extinct.

The organising committee is appealing to people of Betoraurau heritage to come forward and be part of the event.

“Everyone will gather in their stalls according to their Yavusa (Tribe) however the soli (funds) will be collected and credited to their Tokotoko (LOU). So if you identify as a Vasu of the Tokotoko Vanualevu from the Nabau clan (Mataqali) then you will come to the Yavusa o Conua stall where you can find members of your Tokotoko.

“It is sure to be a fun and memorable event for everyone. We are planning something too for kids who will come later after school so they too can relate to the event, learn and take back something meaningful.

“It will be for many of us young generations a time to connect with children and youths of other Tribes. Because our parents are well knitted with elders of their age, but we don’t have that same closeness and bond, and this event can rekindle the bond our ancestors shared” – Peniasi Daveta.

Logistical preparation like clean up and setting up of marquees will begin on Monday(24/07) next week with every installation ready by Thursday evening.

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