(Rev Dr. Kitiona Tausi)
On Friday last week, the Secretary to Government, Mr Tine Leuelu hosted a dinner in honour of all the 2017 Tuvalu graduates. This function is reported to be the very first of its kind to be organized by government. Ealier on the day, all 2017 graduates attended a re-intergration programme with staff of the In-service and pre-service departments.
The evening dinner was attended by government dignitaries including the Governor-General and his wife, the Prime Minister and his wife, the Ambassador of the Republic of China on Taiwan and the 2017 graduates.
During the function, the Prime Minister, Hon Enele Sosene Sopoaga thanked all the 2017 graduates for being able to complete successfully their programme of studies in the various universities and colleges where they studied. The Secretary to Government, Mr Leuelu also gave a very inspiring and challenging speech on that evening.
Some of the 2017 graduates and quests enjoying the dinner. Photo by Kitiona Tausi
Mr Fakatoafe Teikauea who graduated with a Master of Commerce from the University of the South Pacific represented the graduating students in responding to government speeches. In his speech, Mr Teikauea thanked the government for the opportunity they have received in the scholarships that were awarded to them. He also raised another issue for government’s attention. Mr Teikaues requested government if it could consider the cases of those graduating students who were financed under the government’s SELF Scheme knowing that these students had to repay the loan. He humbly appealed to the government if it is possible to have this loan turned into a grant. There was a big applause from the floor and government has yet to respond this this humble request.
The live music provided by Tropicana. Photo by Kitiona Tausi
Dancing at full swing. Photo by Kitiona Tausi
Below is the list of tertiary institutions, students and their programme of studies:
Student Programme Institution
Siketi Teoni Basic Carpentary and Joinery Youth Training Centre – Fiji
Toakale Taloka Basic Carpentry and Joinery Youth Training Centre – Fiji
Kamali Malae Basic Organic Agriculture Youth Training Centre – Fiji
Teupua Lutelu Basic Organic Agriculture Youth Training Centre – Fiji
Vaiaoga Vaisameni Diploma in Science Waikato University – NZ
Pasepa Afele BComm-Business and Other Services Waikato University – NZ
Iunipa Teatu Master of E-Government Victoria University – NZ
Faleonofia Malosi Master of Education University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Fakatoafe Teikauea Master of Commerce University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Loisi Seluka Master of arts Development Studies University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Tilia Tima Bachelor of Science Environment University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Asau Leauma Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Economics University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Losa Tehulu Bachelor of Law University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Akusita Eliuta Bachelor of Education, Primary Teaching University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Fagauialaatea Ikapoti Bachelor of Commerce/Graduate Certificate
In Education, Economics and Maths University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Lamona Faiva Bachelor of Arts, Literature and Linguistics University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Latiu Tekapu Bachelor of Education, primary Teaching University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Leotasi Kautu Bachelor of Scince – Environmental Science University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Tala Simeti PG Diploma in Commerce, Economics University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Savali Fatoga Master in Diplomacy and International Affairs University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Bob Setema Bachelor of Commerce, Ecnomics and Official
Statistics University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Makerita Pakai Bachelor of Commerce, Management and
Public Administration, Intl Business
And Marketing University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Paul Petueli Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resource
Management, Employment Relations,
Intl Business and Marketing University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Samoafou Siona Bachelor of Arts, Tourism Studie, Management
And Public Administration University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Silia Sinee Bachelor of Business, Human Resource
And Employment Relations University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Peniuna Kaitu Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
And Finance University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Lamese Laponi Bachelor of Arts, Pacific Policing,
Management and PA University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Selane Tausi Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
And Economics University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Sokotia Kulene Bachelor of Commerce, Human
Resource Management n Employment
Relations, Management n Public Administration University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Valusefulu Semaia Bachelor of Arts, Pacific Policing University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Amuia Aligi Bachelor of Arts, Pacific Policing, Management
And Public Admin University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Akata Seu Fondation Science University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Bob Tulimanu Diploma in Accounting (level 5) University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Fehala Elisala Bachelor of Arts, Literature n Language,
Information Systems University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Filoalofa Taulima Diploma in Information Technology University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Laura Kofe Bachelor of Laws University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Sele Kaitu Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting,
Management n Public Administration University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Sinatui Teleke Foundation Social Science University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Sitia Maheu Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Management University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Uale Uale Certificate IV in Information Technology University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Tautalo Iese Bachelor of Science, Biology and Earth Science University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Fetau Tuafafa Bachelor Computing Science and Information
Systems University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Pulaalofa Haulagi Bachelor Of Commerce, International Business
and Marketing University of the South Pacific – Fiji
Siulai Fioana Elisala Graduate Diploma in Project Management/
Master in Project Management University of South Australia
Opeta Sinee Advance Diploma Marine Engineering University of Auckland
Michael Aliimau Bachelor of Civil Engineering – Technology UNITEC
Pinau Tao Bachelor Science Plant Production Taiwan
Naomi Maheu Bachelor Science Biomedical NE University Australia
Simon Willy Bachelor of Education-Primary Teaching National University of Samoa
Poitava Tealu Bachelor of Education-Primary Teaching National University of Samoa
Katea Tanei Bachelor of Educaion- Primary Teaching National University of Samoa
Loise Luuni Bachelor of Science, International Business
And Trade Ming Chuan University
Loresio Tefau Bachelor of Aviation Management Massey University
Tavai Kaipeti Diploma Marine Engineering Manukau Institute Technology
Fiafiaga Lusama Bachelor of Theology Malua Theological College
Lupematagi Manoa Bachelor Information Systems Fulton College
Lumeese Teakau Diploma in Hospitality Management Fiji Tourism Institute
Lupeaga Vaiui Bachelor of Nursing Fiji National University
Sikiliti Poulasi Master of Medicine/ Internal Medicine,
Ophthalmology Fiji National University
Titivalu Manuao Master Class 3- Trade Diploma in
Nautical Science Fiji National University
Nikotemo Vaeanoa Trade Diploma in Marine Engineering Fiji National University
Selu Paulo Certificate IV Carpentry n Joinery Fiji National University
Taukiei Kepasi Certificate IV in Refridgeration and
Air Conditioning Fiji National University
Puaola Kautuneita Bachelor of Nursing Fiji National University
Tanene Teo Bachelor of Education- Primary Teaching Fiji National University
Logoitala Monise Diploma in Dental Technology Fiji National University
Sesefita Tui Certificate IV- Carpentry and Joinery Fiji National University
Teleta Fotu Bachelor of Nursing Fiji National University
Salamalaga Filioma Certificate IV Fabrication and Welding Fiji National University
Luka Selu Bachelor Science Environment Fiji National University
Silafaga Lalua Bachelor of Communications Bond University
Fakasoa Tealei Master International Relations Australian National University