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Whether they be from Fiji or India, the Attorney-General or a student, everyone on the streets of Suva saw the dawn of the new year as an opportunity for new beginnings.
FijiLive was out on the capital’s streets in the early hours of the first day of the year to talk to people about their hopes and expectations for the new year.
Most of their resolutions had to do with self-improvement, relationships, and health.
This is what some of them had to say:
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Attorney General:
On the professional level, my resolution is to work harder, put in place the reforming and modernising structure for the Bainimarama government. Personally, I would just like to spend more time on losing weight.
Shalendra Prasad, Corporate Affairs Manager, Vodafone Fiji Limited
My resolution is to have a better and balanced work life. I want to devote equal time to my family and spent more hours to exercise and keep myself in shape. On the professional level, I want to take more challenges and support the leadership team at work.
Shristi Kumar, 19, Sigatoka
I want to better my grades at Uni’ in the New Year, spend more time with friends and families and want to break into the modeling world.
Vinit Nand, 26, Suva
I wish to secure a better paid job and settle with my long time girlfriend and start up a family. Also want to join a gym to shed the extra pounds that I am carrying.
Trevor Tagi, 19, Pacific Harbour
I want to play competitive rugby at provincial level and want to don the Namosi jumper. I am also aiming to complete my graphic designing course with flying colors.
Esther Domoni, 47, Suva
Since I have become a grandmother now, I want to spend more time with my grandchild and also continue with my hobby of gardening and doing floral arrangement.
Ankit Mishra, 27, India
I am new to Fiji and have a lot of expectations from this beautiful country. I want to excel in my work field and make as my friends possible while I am here.
Yasir and Anjana Khalid, Brisbane, Australia
Our resolution is just to be happy and spend more time with each other. Also have to start saving up on the credit card bills.
Damien Smith, 25, Auckland, New Zealand
Well I just want to be a better and more mature person in the New Year. I also want to play football on a professional level and get married to my girlfriend.
Lois Ulalea, 33, Suva
I want to achieve the goals that I have set in 2009. I want to be happier and spend more time with my family and work mates at work.
