[PDFlist] Pacific News Today - 27/08/2018

[Soloveni Vitoso]

In this bulletin:

1. PACIFIC --- Israel has a special relationship with the Pacific based on common values
2. PACIFIC --- Israel ready to share cutting edge technology and blueprints to ensure every Pacific Islander has access to clean drinking water
3. FIJI --- Fiji opposition leader calls on regional solidarity and support for West Papua
4. VAN --- Possibility of expanding RSE a work in progress: NZ foreign minister
5. B/VILLE --- Criticism of Australia aid in Bougainville dismissed
6. FIJI --- Fijians should look into each political party's policies: AG
7. PACNEWS BIZ --- Japan provides Grant Aid to improve water supply system for resettled Ambae evacuees
8. PACNEWS BIZ --- ADB, Vanuatu, zero mass water commission clean technology to deliver safe, reliable drinking water
9. PACNEWS IN FOCUS --- Governor: State of the CNMI strong
10. PACNEWS DIGEST --- Solomon Islands Government Launches Policy to Tackle Youth Issues

Israel has a special relationship with the Pacific based on common values

SUVA, 27 AUGUST 2018 -- Israel considers the Pacific peoples as close allies and has a special relationship with the Pacific Islands based on common values and on the Bible says Ambassador of Israel to Pacific Countries Tibor Shalev-Schlosser.

Thus Israel is working to increase the number of its honorary consulates in the Pacific Islands, as this is an important tool to facilitate the relations at the absence of embassies.

Israel has contacted the Pacific Islands through its emissaries, visited it several years after its independence, and has provided assistance since the 1950s.

Pacific Islanders have been trained by instructors from Israel since the establishment of its aid agency, MASHAV and Israel has established diplomatic relations with each of the island countries immediately or shortly after independence, and  has maintained as close relations with them as possible given the limitations of the enormous distance.

Ambassador Schlosser in an exclusive interview with PACNEWS said whilst Israel does not have an embassy in every Pacific Island country with which it has diplomatic relations, it has several embassies in the Pacific, as well as one in Canberra and Wellington as the Pacific is pivotal to them.

Taking into account the importance of the Pacific Islands Countries and their unique agenda, especially with challenges of the changing climate, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided to appoint an ambassador, who is responsible for the relations with most Pacific Island Countries and is assisted by a deputy in Canberra and by the administration of the embassy there.

"In Israel, there is an Australian embassy, and we receive visits from roving ambassadors from several Pacific countries, such as Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Micronesia including New Zealand, and whilst I visit Pacific Islands occasionally honorary consulates of Israel exist in most of them and almost all the island states have honorary consulates in Israel," said Ambassador Schlosser.

In a nutshell Ambassador Schlosser said, "The Pacific Island peoples are important to the Pacific and to the world culture as they maintain the unique life style and culture of the Islanders, which has developed separately in the Pacific for thousands of years."

Israel has been assisting the Pacific for decades, and even before, most gained independence by sharing their unique experience in all areas of sustainable development: agriculture and water, food security, health and energy.

Israel has also conducted hundreds of field training courses throughout the years and has distributed thousands of scholarships over the years to participants from developing countries from around the world, including from the Pacific. Israel also sends dozens of experts and doctors annually to the Pacific countries to assist and to train future trainers.

"The goal is to bring the local people to a level of self-sufficiency. In addition, Israel sends a variety of innovative equipment, such as desalination units, dialysis devices, power generators, computers, and more. In times of emergency, Israel assists by dispatching food and essential supplies, and its volunteers join the effort to rehabilitate the affected areas, such as the rehabilitation of countries affected by natural disasters," Ambassador Schlosser said.


Israel ready to share cutting edge technology and blueprints to ensure every Pacific Islander has access to clean drinking water

SUVA, 27 AUGUST 2018 --- With the advent of the changing climate affecting water lenses in the Pacific, the Government of Israel stands ready to assist to ensure that every person in the Pacific has access to clean and safe drinking water.

In an exclusive interview with PACNEWS, Director General of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yuval Rotem said conservation of water is paramount to a country like Israel and they have introduced a water revolution which now means they produce one third of their own drinking water and recycles 90 percent of all their water and uses it for agriculture.

"For a landlocked country like ours we have turned into a leader in the water sphere and we also export water," he said.

Rotem said they are keen to share these innovations with the Pacific and wants them to seize the moment, as they cannot afford to be the "forgotten islands".

Turning brackish water into clean drinking water using desalination plants in their own country using innovative technology means that the Pacific could also take advantage of this after all Israel has even signed an agreement to encourage water-tech with the United States of America.

"Water is life and this is what we want to offer Pacific Islanders as apart from desalination we have revolutionised drip irrigations systems to also further give life to food security," said Rotem.

Drip irrigation is a method used to water plants by allowing water to drip slowly through to roots of plants whereas desalination is a pre-treatment process of seawater separating fresh water from seawater using reverse osmosis.

This year through Israel's Pacific Islands Advisor, Yaron Dadon, Papua New Guinea received dialysis units, a revolutionary portable water treatment system invented in Israel which turns dirty and polluted water into crystal clear drinking water.

The suitcase-sized machine removes suspended solids, pathogens, bacteria, organic matter, faecal matter and colloids amongst any other objectionable turbidity and has been trailed in several locations in PNG.

Rotem also confirmed that more Pacific Islanders will be trained in Israel through Mashav, Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to become water experts.


Fiji opposition leader calls on regional solidarity and support for West Papua

SUVA, 27 AUGUST 2018 (SODELPA) --- The Leader of the Opposition Ro Teimumu Kepa calls on the government of Fiji to stop its betrayal of the people of West Papua.

She urges the government to strongly support the inclusion of the territory in the United Nation's decolonisation list at next year's UN general assembly.

"Vanuatu has taken a courageous decision to seek freedom for the West Papuans through the UN.

"I call on Fiji and other regional governments to demonstrate solidarity with this cause. It is time to stand up and be counted.

"I thank and salute Prime Minister Charlot Salwai of Vanuatu for showing real leadership, and for being a true Melanesian brother to the West Papuan people. The SODELPA opposition in Fiji is behind him in his mission. A SODELPA-led government will put its weight behind West Papua.

Ro Teimumu said Fiji's Government and its leader Voreqe Bainimarama, are outspoken advocates for Melanesian unity.

"Despite this they have stabbed the indigenous Melanesian people of West Papua in the back by refusing to support their quest to be released from the colonial control of their homeland by Indonesia. Their behaviour towards the oppressed West Papuans is shameful.

"How dare the Prime Minister speak so glowingly of Melanesian brotherhood when he and his government have completely sold out their West Papuan kin to Indonesia? The truth is that they are afraid to challenge Indonesia's sham claim to sovereignty over West Papua. They should have the courage to follow Vanuatu's example.

"The West Papuan struggle is known here at home, throughout the region and around the globe - our silence and that of our neighbours is deafening!

"For more than 50 years, the indigenous people of West Papua have struggled for self-determination. It is immoral for the region and international community to look the other way and deny the people of West Papua the liberty to decide for themselves how they wish to be governed.

"There is little that we can do to reverse our past failure to support the people of West Papua; however, we can do something now and, in the future, to make amends for our past failures," she said.... PACNEWS


Possibility of expanding RSE a work in progress: NZ foreign minister

PORT VILA, 27 AUGUST 2018 (VANUATU DAILY POST) --- The possibility of expanding the Recognised Seasonal Workers Programme from horticulture to employment in other sectors is now a work in progress.

This was confirmed by New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters, during his visit to Port Vila last week.

"What we have to do is step up for a more professional visa or legal access into our country for the people we're talking about," he said.

"That needs some working and I am pretty confident we can do that pretty quickly.

"The second thing is where there are areas where maybe the ni-Vanuatu experience as young workers is not qualified as, say as in horticulture, then we got to look to see whether we can pick people that we can quickly train to fill the gaps that we might have.

"The other that I mentioned was tree planting. That is not difficult to do at all. That's simple and easy.

"But if you talking about an expanded engagement in other work place situations in New Zealand then our High Commission and our staff are very much aware that is a concern for Vanuatu is a work in progress now."

On the issue of visa access to New Zealand, Peters says it was discussed with the Vanuatu Government.

"We realised that to assist the process that we started with respect to not just the visas but also seasonal workers, we need a far more tidy, efficient, but above all effective system that is not capable of being distorted in the way that sometimes these systems can have as a consequence in their operation in practice.

"We do realise it as priority and we got to get an answer to it as fast as we can and tend them to your government."

On the issue of the bilateral relations between Vanuatu and New Zealand, Peters says it has always been extraordinarily good.


Criticism of Australia aid in Bougainville dismissed

BUKA, 27 AUGUST 2018 (RNZ PACIFIC) --- Bougainville president John Momis has dismissed criticism of Australian aid to the region.

Last week MP Joseph Watawi claimed Australian aid amounted to interference and that support for Bougainville's development was tokenistic.

He said Australia was just sending advisors when what is needed are nurses, doctors and engineers.

But Momis said this is not true.

He said Australian aid is making a big difference in the lives of ordinary Bougainvilleans.

The president said Australia is helping build infrastructure, enhance Bougainville's economic development and is bringing real benefits for people at the grassroots level.

He said Australia provides support for health, education, law and justice, economic development, peace building and governance.

Momis said Australia was an active part of the peace process, and together with the United Nations and other partners continues to play a role in advancing peace and the full implementation of the Bougainville Peace Agreement....PACNEWS


Fijians should look into each political party's policies: AG

SUVA, 27 AUGUST 2018 (FBC NEWS) --- Fiji's Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is urging all Fijians to carefully look at the policies of all political parties that are contesting in this year's General Elections.

This comes after some people raising their concerns on how certain political party members are using the race and religion card in their meetings.

Sayed-Khaiyum says people should look at what each political party is offering them, their families and future generations.

He also stressed on how people should take note of what good it will do for the social and economic fabric of our society.

"If people are coming around and trying to talk to you about Muslims, Hindus, Christians, South Indians, North Indians, Madrassi's, Gujarati's or whatever it is they're doing then these people actually have no value, these people have no vision, these people actually have no policies, these people cannot offer an alternative form of government that is actually viable in the 21st century so don't fall for it."

Meanwhile, Director Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Ashwin Raj has called on all political parties to keep their election campaign clean.

Raj is urging political party members to look into real bread and butter issues that affect people and don't exploit differences and vulnerabilities for political gain.


Japan provides Grant Aid to improve water supply system for resettled Ambae evacuees

SUVA, 27 AUGUST 2018 --- The Government of Japan is assisting the government of Vanuatu to improve water supply system for the people of Ambae who were evacuated from the island after volcanic eruption.

Assistance worth 250 million Japanese Yen (approx  US$2.24 million) will be used to procure water supply equipment to improve access to safe and regular water supply for the remote island of Maewo, where a big number of people from Ambae were evacuated to.

A statement from the Embassy of Japan in Suva said the grant, made possible under it Economic Social Development Programme (ESDP) will be formalised in a signing ceremony in Port Vila tomorrow (Tuesday 28 August) between the Prime Minister Charlot Salwai and the Japanese Ambassador, Koichi Miyoshi.

Around 11,000 people, the entire population of Ambae have already been evacuated due to fallout of ash and release of toxic fumes from the Manaro volcano located on the island

This assistance follows the emergency aid from Japan through which relief goods were provided to those affected by the eruption of Manaro volcano on Ambae Island in October 2017, and it is in line with one of the pillars of the PALM8 Leaders' Declaration, "Strengthening the Basis for Self-Sufficient, Resilient and Sustainable Development", which stresses the necessity of enhancing cooperation in this area due to the Pacific region's vulnerability to natural disasters, said the statement from the Embassy.

The assistance is expected to improve the quality of daily lives of the recipient communities while helping Vanuatu overcome its vulnerability to natural disasters.

ESDP is a type of assistance intended to support the socio-economic development efforts, including poverty reduction of developing countries. The ESDP has a facility for providing foreign currency for import of goods, machinery and other amenities (industrial materials such as petroleum and steel products etc.) necessary to promote national development efforts of recipient countries.


ADB, Vanuatu,zero mass water commission clean technology to deliver safe, reliable drinking water

TANNA, 27 AUGUST 2018 (ADB) --- Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Stephen Groff today joined Vanuatu's Minister of Education and Training Jean-Pierre Nirua and Benjamin Lim from Zero Mass Water to inaugurate a new technology to provide safe and reliable drinking water to the Petros Primary School community in the island of Tanna.

The technology, called SOURCE Hydropanels and developed by the US-based ZMW, is an off-grid, solar-powered innovation which extracts vapor into a proprietary absorbent material and produces drinking water from sunlight and air. In 2017, ADB installed a number of these Hydropanels at its headquarters in Manila, Philippines to demonstrate the viability of this technology.

"The Government of Vanuatu appreciates the support of its partners, ADB and ZMW, in this truly remarkable pilot project," said Mr. Nirua who led the commissioning ceremony. "This technology fills a critical gap in providing safe drinking water to the Petros school community and we hope this pilot may be extended beyond the education sector."

While rainfall is plentiful and seasonal in Tanna, safe drinking water is not. Captured rainwater is regularly contaminated by sulfur dust from the very active nearby volcano, Mount Yasur. The collected water from the SOURCE Hydropanels flows into a reservoir where it is mineralized with calcium and magnesium for health and taste benefits, helping address the contamination issue. The technology also helps in environment preservation, with each Hydropanel displacing about 50,000 standard PET bottles.

"ADB, Zero Mass Water and the Government of Vanuatu worked in partnership to install 20 solar-powered drinking water units that convert moisture in the air into safe drinking water," said Mr. Groff. "This project is an excellent example of innovation and technology delivering real benefits to people in places like Tanna."

The commissioning of the technology is under the Unlocking Innovation for Development, which is supported by ADB through a technical assistance grant. The project, which began about 9 months ago and is being piloted at the Tanna school community, cost about US$75,000 with the 20 Hydropanel array capable of producing up to 3000 liters of clean drinking water per month.

The pilot project is being closely monitored to determine its potential for further adoption by the private sector for resorts, businesses, and households; public sector; as well as other countries in the Pacific.

"We are proud to be a part of this landmark project, supported by the Government of Vanuatu and ADB, that has delivered a resilient, long-term and safe drinking water solution to the Petros Primary School community in Tanna, one of the most remote, vulnerable and infrastructure-challenged parts of the Pacific Islands" said Rob Bartrop, Zero Mass Water's EVP of Global Business Development. "Our SOURCE Hydropanels are an innovative solution to two of the greatest challenges facing the Pacific Islands - reliable clean water infrastructure and the reduction of single use plastics.
Governor: State of the CNMI strong

SAIPAN, 27 AUGUST 2018 (MARIANAS VARIETY) --- CNMI Governor Ralph Deleon Guerrero Torres said it took real action to achieve the progress that the Commonwealth is now experiencing.

"Today in the Marianas, every single person who calls these islands home...makes the state of our Commonwealth strong," he said in his second State of the Commonwealth Address on Friday at the Gov. Pedro P.  Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe.

Torres mentioned the following accomplishments of the past three years:

* The fastest economic growth in the country in 2016, a year when the local GDP surpassed the US$1 billion mark for the first time in decades.

* For the first time ever, there are more U.S. workers than foreign workers at the end of 2017 - 54 percent of the total labor force.

*Visitor arrivals recently surpassed half a million last month for the third straight year.

* Small business confidence is at an all-time high with 2,560 new businesses opening up shop since 2015.

* These small businesses are driving the growth in key areas, creating increased funding for education, healthcare, and public safety.

* The deficit has been reduced by more than half - 53.7 percent - in just the last year alone.

* An economy that has created more jobs for U.S. citizens than any time since 2001: A 9 percent increase in U.S. employment in one year.

* A decrease in the overall unemployment rate by more than 2 percent this past year.

* For the first time in decades, the central government has settled its arrears with the Commonwealth Utilities Corp., bringing down all central government accounts to current.

"Eliminating the over US$1.9 million in arrears will enable CUC to reinvest these revenues in critical water infrastructure to meet our goal of providing 24-hour water service to our people."

* An expansion of education funding for the third consecutive year. Increasing total funding to students by 26 percent - US$167 million to the Public School System and US$23.7 million to Northern Marianas College.

"We have [also] increased scholarship programs through the CNMI Scholarship Office and the [Saipan Higher Education Assistance] program, expanding total scholarship funds by 32.2 percent...a combined total funding of $19 million."

The governor also announced that "we will be reinstating the daily breakfast program for our manamko' on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota starting in September."

He likewise noted that "in our years in office we have contributed US$108 million to our Settlement fund, spending US$47 million this year for our retirees' pensions."

He added, "We will continue to do what it takes to ensure our retirees receive 100 percent of their pensions. This is a promise you can count on."

Prosperity, the governor said, "is our story. Our economic growth is measured in beach BBQs, family gatherings, and first birthday parties. We grow the economy not just for the money. But for our ability to help one another when we need it most: medical treatment, funerals, and rosaries."

A vibrant economy begins with business growth, which leads to employment and higher incomes for our people, the governor added.

"In 2017, the total number of new and existing businesses was 4,182, growing by 12 percent since we took office.

"These businesses are now employing 27,592 workers who are earning more per hour than ever before.

"Since 2014, average hourly wages have increased from $8.71 per hour to US$12.38. A 42 percent increase since we came into office.

"And wages will continue to rise. Businesses across our islands are now realizing: the minimum wage is no longer enough to attract the workers they need to succeed.

"For the first time, our business community even agreed to an increased minimum wage, led by the chamber of commerce.

"We have seen businesses find opportunities to venture into new ground, expand services to our people and in some areas create necessary competition to provide better rates and service to consumers across the islands.

"Business growth improves the lives of all who live here."

The governor said "despite what you may have heard, Imperial Pacific pays taxes. In fact, IPI is the highest single taxpayer in the CNMI. The casino-gaming industry has provided the CNMI government with more than US$153 million dollars in business gross revenue tax, bar tax, excise tax and other applicable taxes which they are required to pay."

And thanks to "the hard work of our islands' mayors, their staff people and the work of our Department of Public Works, Parks and Recreation, business sectors and community members across the islands, we have cleaner roads, parks and public facilities."

He said over US$16 million has been committed to road improvement and expansion on all three islands, including the recently finished Cross Island Road.

"And through our partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, we are mobilizing over US$30 million in federal funding. We will have new roads that will make driving safer and easier.

"Our team in the Grants Office brought in US$26 million in discretionary and competitive grants since 2015, and they have been critical in funding important infrastructure projects on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota including the:

"San Vicente Central Park which broke ground this year,

"the Koblerville Youth Learning Center,

"the Tinian Harbor,

"the Rota Slaughterhouse,

"the CNMI Veterans Cemetery,

"and the CNMI Recycling Redemption Facility.

"They have also funded government projects including new hospital beds for CHCC, heavy equipment for Tinian and Rota, and our first-ever Disability Sports Fest in partnership with the Lady Diann Torres Foundation.

"Our CIP team has committed almost $60 million in funding for CIP projects on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. These projects include critical investments in our utilities, infrastructure, and the Public School System."

He said the Legislature "appropriated millions of dollars for investments in our community. I am pleased to highlight some of these:

"US$142.3 million to our healthcare system for advanced technology for our hospital, resources to secure their financial stability, medical referral, and the treatment of those suffering from addiction and substance abuse.

"US$209.6 million for the resources our students need to gain the education to be our islands' next doctors, engineers, chemists, teachers, lawyers, nurses, and business leaders.

"We have the capacity to produce amazing students and we must continue to use the available resources to increase funding for our education system. Our islands grow students that inspire greatness."

The governor likewise noted that the Legislature "appropriated US$29.3 million for the payment of long-overdue land compensation."

According to the governor, "Paying off the highest of the land compensation claims now, saves the CNMI millions more in interest payments. I am proud to announce that we now have zero interest-bearing accounts against the government."

Torres said his administration has also increased spending on public safety.

"Through the hard work of our law enforcement officers, the crime rate is down by 65.3 percent from 2013. In five years, domestic violence decreased by over 78 percent and property crimes are down by 58 percent.

"Over the last three years, we welcomed 90 new police officers, 69 new firefighters, and 45 new Customs officers. I am very proud of these brave men and women because they work to protect our community each and every day, including holidays.

"Thanks to their outreach our streets are safer. Communicating to the public the dangers of drunk driving has reduced rates of driving under the influence by nearly 80 percent this year. In fact, there were zero fatalities during the holiday seasons in 2016 and 2017 as a result of these efforts."

According to the governor, "When I look to how things are, I do not see completed tasks but a work-in-progress. We can and will do better for our people.... I've learned lessons of leadership that have made me a better man and a better public servant. I have been given this opportunity by the people I love.  We can never forget the past. We are not required to repeat our mistakes, we can learn and create more progress."

In this election season, the governor said, "May I just remind everyone, that in the CNMI, when two neighbors disagree, they are still neighbors. Despite our differences, we all want the same thing - we all want progress.  Let us discuss and pursue that progress as neighbors do. Let's be kind, let's listen to each other, and most importantly let's respect each other."

The governor acknowledged that "there will be critics of every decision and action.  But as the old saying goes 'To escape criticism: do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.' I don't enjoy criticism. Who does? But I accept it as the cost of collaboration. I see good people who disagree with me, and I call them friends and listen to their alternative plans. Whether I am called governor, Rafet, Paling or worse...the labels we attach to ourselves and others are less important than our progress."

He added, "We can all look back with pride 5 to 10 years from now and tell our children that today, today in the Marianas, we took real action to make a better future for our islands, real action to reduce hardship in our community, and real action to tell our story to the world.  We are doing it together. And that's progress!"

Solomon Islands Government Launches Policy to Tackle Youth Issues

HONIARA, 27 AUGUST 2018 (UNDP) --- More than a hundred youth joined the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs in launching the National Youth Policy 2017-2030, which will support the development and empowerment of young people in Solomon Islands.

Youth make up about 70 percent of the country's population and face significant obstacles to participation in employment, politics and decision-making. The national youth policy will guide the government in efforts to address those barriers and emphasise youth welfare.

In his remarks at the launch, Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela said the policy provides a platform for encouraging youth as nation builders.

"We will work to harness the untapped potential of our youths to contribute effectively to the long-term economic development of our country," Prime Minister Houenipwela said.

"All our youths have their God-given talents and skills to transform their own future. The three-tier policy framework for youth development and empowerment is a roadmap that can assist them to achieve their development aspirations."

The Minister of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Freda Tuki, said the country can only prosper if there are dedicated efforts to invest in youth.

"This new Solomon Islands youth policy 2017-2030 demonstrates the government's commitment to prioritize and address the aspirations and wellbeing of the youths of Solomon Islands," Tuki said.

As part of a three-tier policy framework for youth development, the national youth policy focuses on six priority outcomes that cover educational and economic empowerment, health, sustainable development, governance and access to information.

The national government launched the policy as well as the supporting Strategic Framework for Youth Development and Empowerment in Solomon Islands and the Solomon Islands Youth Status Report 2018 in partnership with the UN Peacebuilding Fund (UNPBF) project.

In launching the youth status report with Tuki, UNDP Solomon Islands Country Manager Azusa Kubota highlighted the importance of youth in boosting the economy and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Solomon Islands.

"Young women and men can and do play active roles as agents of change," Kubota said.

"We all want a society in which young people have dreams to aspire to. This is a big agenda, and no one
can do this alone. UNDP will continue to work with all stakeholders in this journey to support youth of the Solomon Islands."

The UNPBF project is committed to supporting youth through their enhanced engagement in the peacebuilding process. The project aims to support peaceful and inclusive transition in Solomon Islands, jointly implemented by UNDP and UN Women in close collaboration with the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace and the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs.

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