316usman/thematic2b huggingface dataset:
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PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI PARLIAMENT COMPLEX, CONSTITUTION AVENUE P.O.BOX 2352, GOVERNMENT BUILDING, SUVA PHONE 3225600, FAX: 3305325 ______________________________________________________________________________ APPLY NOW FOR PARLIAMENTARY INTERNSHIP Parliament is the responsible body vested with authority and power to make laws for the State.

In addition, the Parliament is also responsible for discharging oversight and representation functions.
The Department of Legislature (‘Department’) provides high level secretariat and professional support to the Parliament of the Republic of Fiji and the Honourable Members of Parliament, and in that respect calling on expressions of interest from graduates and final-year tertiary students.

This opportunity will allow for deep, day-to-day understanding of the work of Parliament including policy research.
Applicants to the internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements – 1) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); 2) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent); or 3) Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must be immediately available to commence with the internship.
In addition, the Department is looking for applications from the following disciplines – 1) Social sciences (politics, law, international relations, human rights, governance, public policy, history, sociology); 2) Business (management, economics, finance, accounting, public administration); 3) Information Technology (computer science, information systems, software programming); 4) Communications (social media, graphics, marketing, journalism); or 5) Education (language, literature).
Successful candidates shall be governed by the Department’s Internship Policy and further details pertaining to engagement will be provided before engagement.

Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents – 1) Curriculum vitae (updated); 2) Motivation letter setting out the reasons why he/she is seeking an internship with the Parliament of Fiji; and 3) A letter from the university confirming current enrolment and graduation date or proof of recent graduation or enrolment.
Applications can be sent via email to sefanaia.tudonu@legislature.gov.fj before COB on Monday, 24 May 2021.

For further enquiries, do not hesitate to contact the above email.
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MINISTER FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION HON.

LYNDA TABUYA Written Response in Reference to the Question 76/2023: Hon.

Alvick Maharaj to ask the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation – The Government funds the National Domestic Violence Helpline run by the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre.

Can the Minister update Parliament on the monthly statistics from 2019 till March 2023 on the nature of violence against women.
March, 2023 August September October November December January February March April May June July 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022- Total 824 538 650 595 889 774 926 666 1275 1258 992 1058 Annual Total 927 2322 3612 2726 858 10,445  Since August 2018 to February 2023, a total of 10,445 calls have been intercepted by the Domestic Violence Helpline (1560).
 The lowest number of calls received was in the fiscal year 2018-2019 and this is probably due to lack of awareness on the existence of the helpline which was introduced in that fiscal year itself.

 The number of calls has gradually increased over the years as the service has gained more recognition through awareness and public information released by the Ministry.

 2021 as a calendar year saw the most number of calls being intercepted.
This was also the year that most parts of the country was under lockdowns due to the COVI19 pandemic and studies from across the world have shown links to the pandemic and an increased in the rates of gender based violence, especially domestic violence.

 Calls intercepted from August 2022 to February 2023 totals to 858.

Out of these calls, 38% are from DV survivors themselves and 17% of the calls were from bystanders.

78% of these calls were from females and 22% of the calls were from men.
 From August 2021 to July 2022, a total of 2,726 calls had been intercepted by the DV Helpline.

Out of these calls, 39% were from DV survivors and 14% were from a bystander.

81% of the calls were females and 19% were from males.

 From August 2020 to July 2021, total calls received on the DV Helpline were 3612.

Out of these calls, 37% were from DV survivors and 14% from bystanders.

78% of the calls were from females and 22% were from males.
 From August 2019 to July 2020 a total of 2322 calls were received on the DV Helpline.

Out of these calls, 46% of the calls were from DV survivors and 16% were from bystanders.

73% of the callers were females and 27% were males.

 Calls intercepted from August 2018 to July 2019 totaled at 927.

Out of these calls, 46% of the calls were from DV survivors and 15% from bystanders.

87% of the callers were female and 13% were males.
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145 ACT NO.

20 OF 2021 J. K. KONROTE President [30 July 2021] I assent.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIP AND LOANS ACT 2014 ENACTED by the Parliament of the Republic of Fiji— 1.—(1) This Act may be cited as the Tertiary Scholarship and Loans (Budget Short title and commencement Amendment) Act 2021.

(2) This Act comes into force on 1 August 2021.

(3) In this Act, the Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Act 2014 is referred to as the “Principal Act”.

2.
2.

The Principal Act is amended after section 6 by inserting the following new section— Section 6A inserted “Delegation 6A.—(1) The Board may, in writing, delegate to the Secretariat any of its functions or powers under this Act other than this power of delegation.

(2) A delegation may be made subject to conditions and limitations specified in the instrument of delegation.

146 (3) A delegation is revocable at will by the Board and does not derogate or limit the Board’s power to act in any matter.”.
Schedule 1 amended 3.

Schedule 1 to the Principal Act is amended by deleting paragraphs 8 to 10.

4.

Schedule 2 to the Principal Act is amended by— Schedule 2 amended (a) in paragraph 1, deleting “970” and substituting “selected”; (b) deleting paragraph 7 and substituting the following— “7.
In-Service Scholarship This scheme applies to applicants with work experience in the public or private sector intending to upgrade their qualifications in priority areas established by the Government.”; and (c) deleting paragraph 9 and substituting the following— “9.
Tertiary Education Loans Scheme (TELS) for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the Fiji National University This scheme applies to a person who has completed Year 12 or Certificate Level I and II intending to attain or upgrade their qualification and applies for a TVET programme or course approved by the Government at the Fiji National University.”.
5.—(1) All written laws and State documents of any nature whatsoever are amended Consequential amendment by deleting— (a) “Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board” wherever it appears and substituting “Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service”, unless the context otherwise requires; and (b) “Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Act 2014” and substituting “Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Act 2014”.
(2) All State documents of any nature whatsoever and all written laws and subsidiary legislation are amended by deleting “Board”, in reference to the Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board, wherever it appears and substituting “Service”, unless the context otherwise requires.

(3) All written laws and State documents of any nature whatsoever are amended by deleting “TSLB” wherever it appears and substituting “TSLS”, unless the context otherwise requires.
Passed by the Parliament of the Republic of Fiji this 30th day of July 2021.

Price: 22c A. BAHADUR, SERENDIB INVESTMENT PTE LTD, (Government Printer), Suva, Fiji – 2021 20/Z/21—269 Official Printer Since 2019 Tertiary Scholarship and Loans (Budget Amendment)—20 of 2021
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37/2019 Hon.

Ratu Suliano Matanitobua to ask the Minister for Employment, productivity, Industrial Relations, Youth and Sports – Can the Minister inform Parliament on all the policies and programmes under which the youth clubs registered with the Ministry of Youth and Sports can benefit by way of income generating projects?

 Honourable Speaker, the Ministry has a National Youth Policy which is the overarching document that aligns our programs and activities as a Ministry.
Besides this we have a policy on Allocation of Grants that governs the processes and procedures for the facilitation of our grants programs allocated under the Ministry of Youth and Sports and an important criteria is the age of applicants to be within 15 – 35 years.

 Honourable Speaker, our Grants programs that targets income generating projects include; 1.

Youth Grant; 2.

Entrepreneurship Grant; and 3.

Empowerment Grant.


 Honourable Speaker, the Youth Grant has a request limit of $5000.00 and allocated once a year.

This will be open to all youth and sports clubs/groups in addressing the thematic areas of the National Youth Policy.

The Ministry will widely advertise for the biannual grants through different media and venues to ensure that groups and individuals from all backgrounds are considered.
This grant focuses on activities and projects initiated: -by individual youths; -by youth clubs and non-governmental organisations working with youth for: -Youth Empowerment Training; - Youth Leadership Training; - Youth Camp; - Gender Based Training - Disability Programs - Sports or Recreation Training; - Youth or Sports Workshop; - Seminar, Conference, Congress and the like; - Exchanges or fact-finding visits; - Pursuing a volunteer opportunity; - Local event to showcase youth activities; and - Income generating projects (IGP).
 Honourable Speaker, the Entrepreneurship Grant (EG) has a request limit of $2500.00 and provides an opportunity to all programme recipients (youth individuals/groups) to establish SME/IGP projects or improve their ongoing income generating projects through Ministry’s seed funding assistance.

 Honourable Speaker, the Empowerment Grant is provided after a Youth Empowerment Training which is a community-based program focused at empowering and capacity building youths to enhance socio-economic development.
 The Training Honourable Speaker is designed to target youth and youth groups, rural and urban, male and female to realize their potential through utilization of trained skills and to use resources available to them as source of livelihood.

 After the Empowerment Trainings, participants are encouraged to establish IGP/SMEs which is community based and developed using a bottom- up approach.
 Honourable Speaker, Youth Empowerment Training allows for the participation of relevant stakeholders/agencies who are engaged to provide advice on the newly proposed income generating projects.

 The amount of funding allocated in this grant depends on the type of IGP proposed and ranges from $1000 - $3000 dollars
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Honorable Rosy S Akbar Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Response to Parliamentary Written Question 148/2019 on 5 August 2019 148/2019 Hon.

Ro Teimumu Kepa to ask the Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts – Can the Minister provide an update to Parliament on the new policy initiatives put in place by the Ministry since 2014 and to clarify which policies are now fully implemented and which are still being piloted in school.
Mr Speaker Honourable Prime Minister Honourable Members There has been a number of policies developed since 2014 which have had an impact on the operation of our schools.

All policies approved have been uploaded on our website http://www.education.gov.fj/acts-policies-2/.

The policies which have a direct impact on the school are set out below.

Developing policies is ongoing so that we provide a comprehensive framework to guide the Ministry’s work.
This involves reviewing approved policies to ensure that they are current and fit-for-purpose while also adding new policies as the need is identified.

The summary of policies is below.

Should the Hon Member wish for additional information, she should contact me at any time.
POLICY YEAR IMPLEMENTED PILOTED OR IN PROCESS OF IMPLEMENTATION OR UNDER REVIEW POLICY ON SCHOOL EXCURSIONS EDUCATION IN EMERGENCIES AND SCHOOL SAFETY POLICY SCHOOLS STANDARD MONITORING AND INSPECTION POLICY CHILD PROTECTION IN SCHOOLS POLICY ON BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT IN SCHOOLS FREE EDUCATION RESOURCES TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE RISK MANAGEMENT 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 Review Implemented Implemented Review Review Implemented Review (following budget) Implemented 1 POLICY ON MOBILE PHONES IN SCHOOLS FIJI SCHOOL HEALTH POLICY POLICY ON SPECIAL AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION POLICY ON TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF FIJI NATIONAL POLICY ON OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES POLICY ON FEMIS POLICY ON NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARY POLICY ON FREE MILK POLICY ON SCHOOL ZONING SCHOOL BOARDING GRANTS FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS POLICY ON FOOD AND SCHOOL CANTEEN TUITION FEE FREE GRANT POLICY FOR SECONDARY AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS POLICY ON EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT SCHOOL COUNSELLING STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL HOLIDAYS TEXT BOOKS ESTABLISHMENT AND RECOGNITION/REGISTRATION OF SCHOOLS ECCE VOLUNTEERS (LOCAL, INTERNATIONAL) ENGAGEMENT IN OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES I thank you 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 Implemented Implemented Review Review (transfer to FNU) Implemented Implemented Implemented Review (following budget) Implemented Implemented Implemented Implemented 2017 Review 2017 2019 2019 2015 2011 2013 2019 2019 Implemented In process In process Review Review Review Being developed In process 2
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CALL FOR APPLICATION – SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST Applications are invited from qualified Gambians to serve as Subject-Matter- Specialist in the National Assembly.

Qualifications Applicants must either possess: - 1.

A Master’s Degree in a relevant field of studies from a recognized university with five to seven years work experience in either a public or a private institution; or 2.
A Bachelor’s Degree or a Professional qualification in a relevant field of studies from a recognized university with ten to seven years work experience in either a public or a private institution.

Duties A successful candidate as a subject matter specialist will: - 1.
Assist Committees of the National Assembly in considering– a) the Auditor General’s report on the audited accounts of the central government, b) the annual reports and audited financial statements of public enterprises and government agencies, and c) any other related matter.

2.

Prepare policy briefs and expert summaries for Committees of the National Assembly on every report presented before them.

3.
3.

Provide independent, impartial, and professional guidance, opinions, or advice, on all issues of fact, policy, or practice, within his or her competence, arising at the pre-deliberation stage and during deliberations of committees of the National Assembly.

4.

Perform such other duty as may be assigned by a committee or the National Assembly.

Requirements Applicants shall submit: - 1.

Copies of academic and professional qualification and other supporting documents.

2.
2.

Two written references, one of which must be a professional reference as to the suitability of the applicant for carrying out work as a subject matter specialist.

Privileges & Entitlement A subject Matter Specialist shall; - 1.

Be paid an honorarium during every sitting of a National Assembly oversight committee at the prescribed rate.

2.

Be free from all liabilities (civil/criminal) arising from service to the committees of the National Assembly.
All application must be submitted to the Office of the Clerk not later than Monday, 20th June 2022 @ 2:00 pm.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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1.

PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN, GRADE B2 (ONE VACANT POST) Qualifications a) Candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of studies.

b) Candidate must have not less than three (3) year’s work experience in library service in the public or private sector.

Duties The Principal Librarian is answerable and accountable to the Director of Library and Research.
His or her duties and responsibilities include: (a) Assist the Director in the effective management and supervision of the Library Unit; (b) Manage all aspects of the library including cataloguing, circulation, collection, development, referencing and accessing documentation; (c) Lead the implementation of the plan for the protection of the collections and archiving of the Library materials; (d) Collect, digitized and preserve publications, photographs and other unique contents; (e) Supervise Library staff in the operation and implementation of all aspects of the library services; (f) Manage information and foster cross communication between the units; (g) Collaborate with researchers and staff of other units in integrating the library catalogue with publications; (h) Oversee the maintenance and improvements of the physical facilities, equipment and conditions of the library environment; (i) Provide professional reference services for researchers and other users; and (j) Perform any other duties as assigned by the Clerk and the line supervisor.
Requirements a) Candidates shall submit copies of academic certificates and other supporting document; b) A birth certificate or a valid national identity document; and c) Two written references.

Salary The salary attached to the post will be at the rate of Two Hundred and Sixteen Thousand Dalasi (D216, 000) i.e D216,000 – D220,900 per annum of the National Assembly Pay Scale together with other allowances attached to the post.
All application should be submitted to the Office of the Clerk not later than Monday, 14th March 2022 @ 2:00 pm.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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TWELFTH PARLIAMENT OF GUYANA FIRST SESSION (2020-2022) NATIONAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO.
38 WHEREAS article 212X (2) of the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana states: “The President shall appoint the members of the Commission after such members have been nominated by the Public Accounts Committee and approved by not less than two- thirds of the elected members of the National Assembly.” AND WHEREAS, in keeping with article 212X (2) the Public Accounts Committee established a Sub-Committee for the purpose of shortlisting applicants to the Public Procurement Commission; AND WHEREAS, the Sub-Committee at its 1st Meeting shortlisted the following applicants: 1) Justice Carl Ashok Singh 2) Mr. Dunstan Barrow, A.A, MBA (Hons.
), BSc.

(Hons.)

3) Mr. Reggie Bhagwandin Jugmohan 4) Mr. Roopnarine Satram 5) Mr. Gavindra Ramnarain 6) Mr. Mark Deen 7) Mr. Dwarka Balkaran /…2 2.
8) Mr. Berkley Wickham 9) Mr. Lelon Saul 10) Mr. Kenneth Michael Jordan 11) Ms. Sharon Patterson 12) Ms. Dianna Rajcumar 13) Ms. Beverly Alert AND WHEREAS, the Sub-Committee at its 2nd Meeting shortlisted the following applicants: 1) Ms. Pauline Ann Cleopatra Chase 2) Mr. Joel Bhagwandin 3) Mr. Rajnarine Singh 4) Mr. Berkley Wickham 5) Mr. Rawle Lucas AND WHEREAS, at its 28th Meeting held on January 17, 2022, the Public Accounts Committee, after deliberations, recommended, from among the applicants shortlisted the following persons as the suitable candidates to be appointed to the Public Procurement Commission.
1) Ms. Pauline Ann Cleopatra Chase 2) Mr. Joel Bhagwandin 3) Mr. Rajnarine Singh 4) Mr. Berkley Wickham 5) Ms. Dianna Rajcumar /…3 3.
RESOLVED, That this National Assembly adopts the Report of the Public Accounts Committee to address matters relating to the appointment of Members to the Public Procurement Commission and signifies to the President that the following persons have been recommended in accordance with article 212X (2) of the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana: 1) Ms. Pauline Ann Cleopatra Chase 2) Mr. Joel Bhagwandin 3) Mr. Rajnarine Singh 4) Mr. Berkley Wickham 5) Ms. Dianna Rajcumar Passed by the National Assembly on Wednesday, 13th April, 2022.
S.E.

ISAACS, A.A., Clerk of the National Assembly
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SIXTH PARLIAMENT OF GUYANA FIRST SESSION (1992-1995) NATIONAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO.
59 WHEREAS the 24th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organisation of American States (OAS), meeting in Belem do Para, Brazil, on June 9, 1994, considered and approved the Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence against Women also known as the Convention of Belem do Para; AND WHEREAS the Government of Guyana became a signatory to the Convention on ~anuary 10, 1995, agreeing, inter alia, to pur~ue, by all appropriate means and without delay, policies to prevent, punish and eradicate such violence: RESOLVED, That this National Assembly approve the ratificat ion by the Government of Guyana of the Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of· Violence against Vfomen (the Convention of Belem do Para).
Passed by the National Assembly on 20th July, 1995.

F.A.

NARAIN Clerk of.the National Assembly