Inside this Issue

Tappoos 5 Star Mall Opens in Lautoka - Page 2

New $7 million Swimming Pool for Lautoka - Page 4
Churchill Park will be ready for Coke Games- Page 5
Baisakhi teaches equality for all - Page 7
Excellence Awards for Fiji Primary Schools - Page 10
Lautoka soccer team remains undefeated - Page 16
Lautoka wins Muslim IDC - Page 17

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Shane Tuvusa receives the overall boys title and his prize for being the top male athlete at the Coke Games 2017 from the Head of Government
Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama at the ANZ Stadium in Suva on April 22. Photo: DINFO

Maika Kasami
Natabua High School restored back the west-
ern spirit at the Coke Games.
With Jasper Williams High School miss-
ing out in the Girls division this year, Natabua
carried on its shoulders the responsibility to
maintain the influence west based schools have
etched onto the national finals in the past four-
years.
And it was Shane Tuvusas mesmerizing ef-
fort in the 4x400 metres senior final that guided
Natabua to safely reclaim the boys title they
had first won in 2014.
This was his third gold medal following his
victory in the 100m and 200m. Natabua ended
their campaign with 12-gold, 5-silver and six-
bronze.
They edged defending champions Marist
Brothers High School and the ever improving
Ratu Kadavulevu School.
Marist Brothers settled for second spot with
10-gold, 8-silver and 7-bronze while RKS took
home 10-gold, 7-silver and 5-bronze.
After missing out in the last four-years, Adi
Cakobau School hit back with a vengeance, se-
rious of taking the girls title back to Sawani.
The 20-gold medal count is the true testimony
of all their hard work they had been doing be-
hind the scene since losing the title to the Delai
Namoli girls in 2013.
Their silver medal count was also a healthy
one with 14 and 10-bronze.
Four-time champions Jasper fell short of their
target this year settling for second place with
11-gold, 10-silver and 8-bronze while Saint
Josephs Secondary School third with 4-gold,
5-silver and 8-bronze.
One thing that is evident now is that the Co-
ca-Cola Games is no longer dominated by the
Eastern and Southern schools.
All other school immaterial whether they are
big or small, have a large contingent or a small
one are taking the annual event very seriously.
They are not there just to make up the numbers.
They want to perform and take a share of the
spoils.
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02 NEWS APRIL 25, 2017

Lautokas 5 star shopping mall

Zareena Bi

The much awaited Tappoo City has finally

opened its doors in Lautoka bringing with it
much excitement and hope for the people of
the Western Division.
During the opening of the shopping mall
on March 30 Tappoo Group of Companies
Executive Director Mr Mahendra Tappoo in-
formed that TappooCity will easily become
the nucleus of the Sugar City when its 86,000
square feet of retail, food and entertainment
haven fully opens to the public in the coming
days and weeks.
People of Lautoka were just waiting for
this to open obviously which is evident from
the huge crowd that is here today.
This is western divisions first shopping
mall of this stature and standard and it means
so much not only to the people but for the
tourism industry as well.
While the concept is largely a replica of
TappooCity Suva, the signature-grey complex
has a good sum of unique offerings that sets it
apart like a dual cinema, a premium supermar-
ket and five corporate sports booths overlook-
ing the Churchill Park Sports stadium.
The Director added that the economy of
Lautoka will be boosted as a whole and once
operations is in full swing the shopping mall
will provide employment to around 500 peo-
ple.
We have delivered what we have promised
and we are happy with the response shown
today and we are confident that this response
will continue. Customers in numbers inside the newly opened Tappoo City five star shopping mall in Lautoka. Photos: Sanjay Goundar
This will be a new benchmark for Fiji, and
with an exciting Made in Fiji range is sure Meanwhile, Tappoo acknowledged that al- He is hopeful that this investment by Tap-
is a strong complement to the high-end depart-
to be an attraction for cruise ship passengers though this world class mall will do wonders poos will set the ball rolling for investors to
ment stores and specialty shops that are syn-
off the Lautoka Wharf as well as tourist day for the Tourism factor there is a lack of hotel consider looking into setting up hotels and
onymous with Tappoos.
trippers from the neighbouring Nadi town and and resort accommodations in the Sugar City resorts for Lautoka.
Destination Fiji handicrafts and souvenirs
Denerau resorts. which needs to be addressed.

$20k boost from India

Indian High Commissioner to Fiji Mr Vishvas Sapkal (left) presenting the $20k cheque to FGC
officials
close few years around which interrupted the
Sanjay Goundar learning process of the students.
A timely $20,000 funding from the Indian Gov- He emphasized that they really appreciate and
ernment is expected to further enhance cultural applaud efforts put in by the FGC to continue
activities provided at Lautokas Girmit Centre. from where embassy left.
Indian High Commissioner to Fiji Mr Vishvas I am sure that the flow of activities which got
Sapkal handed over the cheque to members of interrupted few years back will be rejuvenated
the Fiji Girmit Council on April 21. through this small grant.
After the closure of the Indian Cultural Cen- Girmit Centre remains very close to our heart
tre in Lautoka in 2014 the Fiji Girmit Council and we will continue to ensure that more could
continued to provide cultural dance and music be done by us to boost cultural activities here.
classes to students in the city. We would like to see more cultural activities
However, to properly revive the cultural centre on a regular basis taking place at the Girmit
the FGC needed financial assistance because of Centre now with more people benefiting as a
which a special request was made to the Indian whole.
High Commission. Sapkal added that his embassy will ensure that
While handing over the cheque Mr Sapkal more cultural events either locally or from In-
stressed that it was very unfortunate that the dia are held on a more frequent basis at the Gir-
Indian Cultural Centre at Girmit Centre had to mit Centre.
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 NEWS 03
New lease of life for Kumar
APRIL 25, 2017

Sanjay Goundar in which the neck muscles causes the head to

A 16-year-old high school student of a ru-
ral community in Lautoka is breathing a new
lease of life after undergoing a very compli-
cated neck surgery in Australia last year.
According to Ajnesh Kumar prior to his sur-
gery life became very difficult for him as with
the inclined neck he was unable to breath and
eat properly.
The Year 9 student of Pundit Vishnu Deo
Memorial College of Saweni revealed that
he had to endure a lot of pain while trying to
swollen any food down his throat.
He informed that when he was only five
years old he was taken to the Lautoka hospital
by his mother but was informed that nothing
could be done locally as his case was very
complicated.
Kumar was also unable to attend school for
almost three years because of this disorder and
only managed to resume classes this year after
his surgery.
In 2015 he was seen by doctors at the
Viseisei Sai Health Centre in Lautoka and ac-
cording to the Medical- Officer- In- Charge
Doctor Kris Naidu, Kumar was suffering from
an extraordinary medical condition known as
Congenital Torticollis which he had since
birth but went undetected.
Dr Naidu informed that this is a condition
turn or rotate to the side causing debilitating
pain and difficulty performing activities of
daily living.
Treatment in Fiji for this condition is lim-
ited to minimal but surgery can sometimes
correct the condition.
We decided to act and made contact with
ROMAC-Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for
Children. Now, ROMACs mission is to pro-
vide free medical treatment for children from
developing countries in the form of life-sav-
ing and/or dignity restoring surgery.
After conducting multiple investigations
for almost a year, Gold Coast Hospital in
Brisbane, Australia decided to accept Ajneshs
case. In May last year, Ajnesh was finally
flown to Australia and had surgery done on
his neck.
After the surgery Ajnesh is now living a
normal & healthy life, like any other teenager
his age.
Dr Naidu added that the Viseisei Sai Health Ajnesh Kumar (middle) with his mother at Dr Kris Naidu (left) at the Viseisei sai Health Cen-
Centre is dedicated not only to providing ex- tre. Photos: Sanjay Goundar
cellent patient care but also to making sure
that we serve the needs of the people. them otherwise. Ajnesh and his family live coordinated this life changing procedure for
He emphasized that this story conveys to the below the poverty threshold; his mother sells Ajnesh Kumar, he revealed.
people of Fiji that a small health centre in Fiji vegetables next to the Queens Road in Saweni An elated Kumar also thanked the officials
can make an impact in the lives of the people. on a daily basis to support her family. at the Viseisei Sai Health Centre for giving
Mostly, it seems to the public that doctors Viseisei Sai Health could not be prouder of him another opportunity to live life like any
nowadays lack empathy but we wish to prove the fact that we initiated and successfully other citizen of this country.

Demands of 21st century education

Head Teachers from different primary schools in Lautoka and Yasawa with Permanent Secretary for Education Iowane Ponipate Tiko at the annual head teacher conference in Lautoka.
Photo: Sanjay Goundar

Zareena Bi
The tools of disseminating education have changed from being
more teacher-centered to increasingly student focused.
Speaking at this years Fiji Head Teachers Association Con-
ference on April 20 at Lautokas Girmit Centre the Minister for
Education Dr Mahendra Reddy advised the school Heads that
global education in the current era is manifested at meeting the
demands of the current blend of students.
These students carry skills, abilities, capacities and tools that
bolster their ability to learn and explore education with its
boundless possibilities.
In the past, the policy focus was on the provision of educa-
tion, today it is on outcomes.
We are not trying to address the current generation of children
only and nor are we addressing problems for contemporary
Fiji only but we are in the process of setting a foundation for
education delivery and ideological, philosophical and mindset
change for current and future generation of children for a se-
cure and prosperous future Fiji.
The Minister added that the focus is to prepare students for
the needs and demands of the 21st century careers, which will
mandate them to know how to think critically, solve problems,
to innovate, to collaborate and thus, meet the demands of the
changing job markets.
He further added that change is vital for the progress of any
individual, group or organization and education is seen as the
single most important ingredient of the change process.
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Schools, therefore, have to offer situations and an environ-
ment which inculcates these attributes and thereby supporting
students holistic growth and development.
Our aim is to deliver to our children the highest quality educa-
tion contextualized to demands of this era.
This is where we need leaders or School Heads who are em-
powered with 21st century skills. You all as School Leaders
are facilitators of change, managers of change and more so,
ambassadors of change and as such your roles are crucial to
the process.
Meanwhile, the Minister challenged al Scholl Heads to rise
to the occasion to ensure that their schools attain excellence
through quality development of children.
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$7 million LCC Aquatic Centre
Maika Kasami
The much anticipated ground breaking ceremony for the new
Lautoka City Council Aquatic Centre Swimming Pool is scheduled
to be held on May 4 at the vicinity of the Botanical Garden.
Lautoka City Council chief executive officer Jone Nakauvadra
confirmed this adding the project which is worth $7million will be
completed by early next year.
Mr. Nakauvadra said the project will be in two-phases.
Once completed, the swimming pool will have a competition
pool - 50meter by 10-lane, a warm up pool, childrens pool, chang-
ing room, a kiosk and a parking lot which is all part of phase 1.
The construction of the stadium will come in phase 2. The pro-
ject will cost $7million, funded by the Fiji-government in partner-
ship with Lautoka City Council, Mr. Nakauvadra said.
He said having the new swimming pool, which will be of Olym-
pic standard, will bring out the best in the sport.
There will be lots of benefit for the people. Swimming has be-
come compulsory for students to undertake , they are going to these
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LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL NEWS
clubs and hotels for swimming classes. Having an Olympic
standard swimming pool will give them the opportunity to not only
train but help develop their swimming skills and maybe develop
swimming to become a competitive sport where people can com-
pete and represent Fiji.
And besides that Lautoka does not have any beaches for rec-
reational purposes, this pool will get families and friends to come
together on weekends. This will also ensure people are physically
fit and be part of our fight in reducing NCDs.
Furthermore, Nakauvadra stated that having the Swimming Pool
at this location will be a big boost to the Botanical Garden.
Certainly this will be a big boost to the Botanical Garden be-
cause it is hardly being used, people have not been able to take
advantage of it, particularly the local community so the develop-
ment of the swimming pool will add value to the Botanical Garden.
People are not really aware of the amount of development that has
taken place there and we feel this will attract more people to come
to the Botanical Garden and enjoy the facilities we have there, he
added.
APRIL 25, 2017
New CCTV
cameras
to be installed
Maika Kasami
In a bid to improve security around the City, the
Lautoka City Council will be installing CCTV cam-
eras in selected areas.
LCC CEO Jone Nakauvadra said they are working
closely with Police in a bid to curb crime and provide
security to the citizens of Lautoka.
Nakauvadra said they will begin with the installa-
tion of the CCTV at the Lautoka Market and Sugar
City Mall.
We will have it installed inside the market and the
Mall, and later we will move to the streets.
This should be operational by next month (May).
The main reason is to provide security and to main-
tain safety amongst the citizens of Lautoka and our
visitors. We are working very closely with the Police
with the restoration of the CCTV, he added.
The CCTVs that were installed earlier had been
damaged by TC Winston.
LCC has set aside a budget of around $20,000 for
this installation.
Meanwhile, the council is also requesting drivers
and pedestrians to be careful while using the road.
This is in the wake of accidents involving a child at
the Lautoka Bus Station and recently an elderly lady
who was crushed by a bus along Yasawa Street and
later died at the hospital.
We are requesting drivers and pedestrians to be
more careful while using the road because many a
times they become careless while crossing the road
and driving on the road. If people are more vigilant
while using our roads then we can minimize acci-
dents taking place, said Nakauvadra.
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Churchill Park will be ready for Coke Games
Maika Kasami
Lautoka City Council chief executive offic-
er Jone Nakauvadra has given his assurance
that come April next year, Lautoka City will
be ready to host the Coca-Cola Games.
Mr. Nakauvadra said they will be working
closely with the Fiji Secondary School Athlet-
ics Association (FSSAA) in a bid to comply
with all the requirements needed.
There had been doubts if Churchill Park
could cater for the large number of people
estimated to be around 16,000 that will con-
verge to the grounds.
But Nakauvadra responded that they will
find a solution for it.
We will be working closely with FSSAA to
comply with all requirements. We will put up
some temporary stands if it is necessary, said
Mr. Nakauvadra.
He said they have received positive com-
ments since the new 400metres eight-lane
synthetic track was officially opened by the
Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama in March
LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL NEWS 05
Positive comments have come since the
opening of the refurbished Churchill Park
where some people have said that it had been
long overdue and they are really very appre-
ciative of the new facilities that have been put
forward.
We have schools coming in from as far as
Nadi who have shown interest to have their
inter-house and zone meets here. The new
tracks is for the whole of western division and
not only for Lautoka. The facility is available
for everybody. For next year since the Coke
Games 2018 will be in Lautoka, it is only ap-
propriate for the western schools to come and
have their zone meets here so that they get
used to this place.
Nakauvadra said apart from the added sit-
ting facilities they will need to bring in the
Games equipments which they will liaise with
FSSAA.
This will be the first time the national finals
will be held out of Suva.
An athlete from Lautoka trying out the new 400 metre synthetic track at Lautokas Churchill
Park during the opening of the refurbished ground. Photo: Maika Kasami

TappooCity a hit
this year.

Maika Kasami
The opening of the TappooCity in Lautoka has boosted the image of the Sugar City.
It is something that has boosted the image of Lautoka and improved the economic land-
scape of Lautoka, said Lautoka City Council CEO Jone Nakauvadra.
More people are coming not only in terms of employment creation but also in terms of
facilities people have to enjoy in Lautoka.
He said this was hardly available in Lautoka previously.
We believe that through the TappooCity, other business owners have taken the challenge
and ownership to upgrade their shops.
Nakauvadra stated the council has received a couple of other requests of people trying to
upgrade their shops and build their structures.
So we are assisting in the normal way of trying to facilitate the applications, he added. Customers taking advantage of shopping at a world class Tappoos shopping mall in Lautoka

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06 NEWS

Editorial
APRIL 25, 2017

event of Day 3. with their closest rivals at the new Sugar City tracks.
You can call it nail biting and edge of the seat stuff. It was Natabua you beauty!
a thrilling finish to the most looked forward event in Fiji Sec- The boys from Drasa Avenue fought till the end.
ondary School athletics meet. It has been a while we have seen a never say die approach

Comment
Firstly in the girls category, Adi Cakobau School (ACS)
makes a return into the winners circle after a four-years wait.
Jasper Williams High School had taken over the reigns from
ACS in 2013 and their fine form has come to an end.
With the Jasperians missing out it is only appropriate an-
from a school.
It was defending champs Marist, Ratu Kadavulevu School
and Natabua heading for the final event, the 4x400m senior
grade final.
And Natabua captain Shane Tuvuso led by example display-

Natabua the pride

other western school replace them. ing a masterpiece finish to draw the curtains on another spec-
But now its time for the Sawani girls to rejoice yet again. tacular Coke Games.
Their performance says it all. The dominant 20-medal count Congratulations again to ACS and Natabua.

of the west
is the testimony to the hard work they had been doing in the And above all, congratulations to all participating athletes
past four-years. and officials.
Its surely no fluke. They are worthy winners seeing them You are all winners in your own right.
blitz the track and field event as well this year.
Congratulations to all the participating athletes and schools
The Jasper girls are undergoing a rebuilding phase with most
that were part of the 2017 Coke Games.
of their top athletes being recruited elsewhere To bag 11- gold Maika Kasami
After some earlier hiccups, the organisers managed to get
medals amidst this development process should not go unno- Editor
the competition in order, and what a finish it was in the final
ticed. The Delai-Namoli girls will surely be back with a venge-
ance and if not at the ANZ Stadium then a fitting showdown

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Zareena Bi
SWP leadership for Suman
ment and if this leadership is for a social or
non-governmental organization then the focus
Leadership challenges are not a path many of leaders turn to the benefit of the less fortu-
choose to follow as this path leads to both nate or the society as a whole.
criticism and accolades. These are the sentiments of Soroptimist In-
For those people who do choose this path ternational Sigatoka member Suman Lal who
there is a lot of self development and enhance- has been nominated as the President Elect for

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on this event.Meanwhile, the current SWP
Soroptimist International of the South West President Theresa Lyford while announcing
Pacific (SWP) and will take up this role in Sumans appointment has wished her every
early 2018. success and a fantastic journey that will un-
According to Lal she is happy and excited to fold over the coming few years first as Presi-
be the first ever SI Fiji member to take up the dent Elect and then as SWP President in 2020.
President Elect role in 2018 and SWP Presi-
dent role in 2020.
Since we will be celebrating the Golden
Jubilee for SI Fiji in 2021 this is very timely
that the leadership role will come to Fiji.
It has taken almost 50 years for SI Fiji to
come to this stage and I wish to thank the sup-
port of the other twelve member countries of
SWP who have always supported Fiji.
Lal also informed that this means that SI Fiji
will be hosting the SWP conference in Fiji in
2022 and she will start putting her team to-
gether to plan for this to showcase our beauti-
ful country.
We have always had a wish to host the
SWP conference in Fiji and it will now be-
come a reality.
We have attended quite a few SWP Bien-
nium Conferences in Australia, New Zealand,
Malaysia and Thailand and we have had nu-
merous requests from overseas members to
Mobile: 833 4049 P.O Box 4555, Lautoka host a conference in Fiji.
This will be a major boost for Fijis tour- Soroptimist International of the South West
Email: kambabu23@gmail.com ism and we will be liaising with all the stake- Pacific President Elect (2018-2020) Suman
holders concerned to ensure that we capitalize Lal.
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 APRIL 25, 2017
Baisakhi teaches equality for all Japanese generosity for Andhra
Lautoka businessman Randhir Singh and family during this years Baisakhi celebration.
Sanjay Goundar
The auspicious Sikh festival of Baisakhi
teaches equality for all mankind especially
equal status for women in our society.
As the Sikh community in the country cel-
ebrated the festival on April 14, Head Priest
at the Lautoka Sikh Temple Kulwinder Singh
stressed that despite living in a modern era the
mentality of many in our community remains
very ancient and backward.
Bhaiji pointed out that most importantly
women in our society still receive a second
class treatment compared to men.
Men are still treated superior than women
and despite so many advocacies the goal of
equal status remains to be achieved.
Our Guru Gobind Singh sahib assured that
women are treated with utmost respect and dig-
nity and are given equal status as men.
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Through his teachings one of the best prac-
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rights to our female counterparts.
In Sikhism women can go to the Gurudwara
(Sikh Temple) and can also read versus from
the holy Guru Granth Sahib as well.
In todays world the teachings of Guru Gob-
ind Singh sahib is very essential as it eradicates
religious and racial differences, gives equal
status to women and removes all other forms
of boundaries between us human beings.
He added it is very unfortunate that informa-
tion technology which was designed to benefit
the mankind is now controlling us human be-
ings.
Internet was made for us human beings to
use it for good reasons but unfortunately there
is massive abuse of it today.
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Guests inside one of the new classrooms at Lautoka Andhra College. Photos: Maika
Kasami
Zareena Bi struction and $8,575 towards furniture.
Our project has taken a bit longer to com-
A Lautoka High School is much indebted to plete due to the unavailability of building
the Japanese Government for funding three materials at some stages and I salute the Na-
new furnished classrooms to provide a much tional Board and the Management Board for
improved learning. taking out time in monitoring the project.
Speaking at the official handover cere- It was the team spirit that kept us going
mony of the classrooms on March 29, Lau- and we reached this far.
toka Andhra College Principal Aruna Singh Meanwhile, the Second Secretary sympa-
thanked the Chief Guest Second Secretary at thized with the school for the difficulties it
the Embassy of Japan, Masayuki Ikeda for endured.
his countrys kindness. Ikeda added that the importance of educa-
Singh informed that the request for the tion for all is recognized internationally in
funding was made in May 2014 and the pro- the UN 2030 agenda for sustainable devel-
cess took longer than anticipated but they did opment and its in line with Fijis national
not lose faith and their prayers were finally development initiative for education. He
answered in February 2016 when they were informed that since 1990 we have provided
informed that their project for the three new continued assistance to grass root communi-
classrooms had been approved. ties in Fiji by implementing 348 such pro-
We were approved the amount of $176,305 jects with the total value exceeding US$20
out of which $167,730 went towards the con- million.
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Ramayana and its relevance to Modern Life
life. Their life situations have
meanings in todays life where
man is confronted with unexpected
events that test his ego and moral
sense of duty and humanity. Thus,
recitations and discourses of the
Ramayana help us to take hints
from Lord Ramas demonstration
of integrity and courage to win over
Ravinesh Prasad evil motives and egocentric desires
Lecturer in EducationSchool of self and others.
of EducationCollege of Ram Navami festival helps to
Humanities and Education inculcate these qualities in our
thoughts and actions. It is with this
Fiji National University spirit that Ram Navami is celebrated
The whole universe is under the in all parts of the country and wher-
control of God. God is governed by ever Indians reside, with occasions
Truth. Noble souls are the guardians of full nine/eight-day celebrations
of Truth. Such noble souls are verily and fasting rituals to seek Lord Ra-
the embodiments of Divinity. (San- mas grace throughout the ups and
skrit Sloka) downs of life. Lord Rama stands out
Lord Ramas dutifulness, integ- before the whole world as an ideal
rity, humility and generosity are king, son, brother, husband and fa-
highlighted in the discourses and ther. He taught us how to respect
Bhajans that recite details from the our Gurus, teachers, parents, elders,
various episodes of the epic Rama- women, and youngsters. He showed
yana. In the Hindu calendar, Ram to the world that all living creatures
Navami is marked as the auspicious need to be respected, cherished,
occasion that devotes the birth of and loved as precious lives. He as a
Lord Ram. This year Shri Ram Nav- prince experienced all the good and
ami Janma Utsav was celebrated all bad life situations with a balanced
around Fiji on Wednesday, April 05. mind and became a role model.
Lord Rama along with brother Embodiments of Love! Life is
Lakshman, wife Sita and devotee like a game of chess; not merely
Hanuman represent various divine that, it is like a battlefield. The story
aspects of their earthly journey of of Rama teaches us the threefold
Devotees in Velovelo Lautoka celebrating the final day of this years Ram All of us live on the same earth.
Navami festival. Photo: Anshil Goundar
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FEATURE
Members of the Velovelo Satsang Ramayan Mandali reciting from Holy
Ramayana during this years Ram Navami festival.
Dharma (code of conduct) per-
taining to the individual, the family
and the society. You have to make
every effort to understand the duties
of the individual, the family and the
society. Rama is the ocean of com-
passion. He is love personified. It is
possible to understand His divinity
only through the path of love. Love
is the undercurrent of human life.
Man will be able to manifest his in-
born divinity only when he develops
love within.
As there is no fear of sin and love
for God, humanness is on the de-
cline in human beings. This is the
cause for lack of peace in the world.
The modern society needs to follow
the Dharma that is contained in the
epic Ramayana. What is the reason?
Today, the child is not paying heed
to his fathers advice and some par-
ents are not concerned about the
future of the child. Devotion to the
Guru should be the aim of the stu-
dents. But, some students are not
having regard for their teachers and
some teachers are not imparting an-
ything good to them. In such a situ-
ation, everyone needs to follow the
ideals of the Ramayana. The Rama-
yana speaks of the true identity of
the individual, the real significance
of the family and the purity of the
society. The Ramayana teaches the
importance of human values. Today
corruption and nepotism are wide-
spread in all fields such as business,
education and politics. Under these
circumstances, the principles of the
Ramayana are very important. It ex-
plains in detail the relationship that
should exist between brothers, the
father and the son, the preceptor and
the disciple.
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The same sky is above all of us.
We breathe the same air and drink
the same water. Ignoring this under-
lying principle of unity man visual-
izes multiplicity, which is a big mis-
take. The Ramayana centers on the
principle of unity in diversity. To-
day as man has lost the ability to see
unity in diversity, he is immersed in
restlessness. What we need today is
to see unity in diversity and the di-
vinity behind this unity.
The culture of Bharat says speak
the truth, speak sweetly and softly
and never utter truth in an unpleas-
ant way. The Ramayana teaches
these values in the simplest way.
But, man has forgotten the message
of the Ramayana and is leading the
life of a Ravana. Ravana did not un-
derstand this principle of divinity.
There was no transformation in him
though he had acquired all forms
of knowledge and had done severe
penance. He ruined himself on ac-
count of excessive desires. Before
his death, he gave a message to the
people: O people, with all my skills
and expertise in different forms of
knowledge I became a victim of de-
sires. I lost my sons, ruined my clan
and burnt my kingdom to ashes, as I
could not control my desires. Do not
become a victim of desires like me.
Follow the path of truth and right-
eousness and be like Rama.
Today many people read the holy
Ramayana, but few understand its
essence. They spend their time in
acquiring bookish knowledge and
superficial knowledge, but fail to
have practical knowledge. There are
many people who can explain the
teachings of Ramayana in a beauti-
ful way, but how many of them obey
the command of their fathers
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in their daily life? Not many!
What is the use of reading various
texts, if we do not put into practice
the message contained in them? Can
anyone enjoy the taste of various
delicious items such as Barfi, Gu-
lab Jamoon, Jilebi, etc., by merely
repeating their names? No. One can
enjoy the taste only when one eats
them. Merely, textual information
is of no use. But, some people to-
day are interested only in informa-
tion, and not transformation. Intel-
lect will blossom only when there is
transformation.
One has to face many obstacles in
ones life, but one should never get
depressed. Life is a challenge, meet
it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is
a game, play it. Life is love, enjoy
it. Be cheerful and courageous in
the face of difficulties; never give an
opportunity to any weakness what-
soever. A weak-minded person can-
not accomplish anything. So, you
should be strong-minded. Develop
faith in that which is good.
Therefore, man should cultivate
love for God, fear of sin and mo-
rality in society. Though Rama and
Ravana were equally well versed in
all forms of knowledge, sage Val-
miki praised Rama as Divine and
condemned Ravana as a foolish one.
What is the reason? Ravana did not
translate into action the knowledge
he had acquired and on the contra-
ry he used it for wicked purposes.
On the other hand, Rama trans-
lated all his knowledge into action
and gave joy to one and all. Rama
was engaged in the welfare of all.
He was the master of all forms of
knowledge). He was the embodi-
ment of all good qualities. These
are the three aspects that manifested
Ramas divinity. Whoever has these
three aspects is essentially divine.
In fact, everyone is divine. But be-
cause of attachment to the body,
man is not able to understand his
divine nature. Man can experience
and enjoy divinity only by treading
along the path of love. Love is God;
God is love. So, live in love.
One has to face many ob-
stacles in ones life, but one
should never get depressed. Life
is a challenge, meet it. Life is a
dream, realize it. Life is a game,
play it. Life is love, enjoy it. Be
cheerful and courageous in the
face of difficulties; never give
an opportunity to any weakness
whatsoever.
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Inaugural excellence awards for Primary schools

Former Head Teacher of Drasa Avenue Primary School Luisa Seinibua receiving the Ministers Head Teacher of Lautoka Zhong Hua School Aisea Neioko receiving the Ministers Award for
Award for achieving academic excellence in Year 6 achieving academic excellence in Year 8. Photos: Sanjay Goundar
Zareena Bi for 100 percent pass rate in Year 6 which first time ever national sci- schools to excellence. they can have two years time.
and Year 8 examination while 12 ence and technology competition You rightfully deserve to be rec- We have evaluated how schools
Most outstanding primary schools schools received the Ministers Ex- was launched, along with that for ognized. Often we dont recognize were able to attain 100% pass rate
in Fiji were recently awarded at cellence Award for most outstand- the first time ever awards were giv- you publically and we let the hard and raise performance schools,
the first ever Ministers Excellence ing academic performance in Year en to students who excelled in vari- work and the perseverance that you teachers and students needed to be
Award function in Lautoka. 6 and 8. ous science subjects, mathematics have done go unnoticed. motivated and inspired.
The awards function mastermind- The Ministers Excellence Award and technology for year 12 and 13. Awards general are a time of The excellence awards today sig-
ed by Minister for Education, Her- saw six winners in Year 6 category The awards today are based on joy and pride and I invite you all to nifies our commitment to ensure that
itage and Arts Dr Mahendra Reddy receiving $3,500 cash along with the external examination results of bask in this glory and carry on your we do all in our part to keep the 100
during the Fiji Head Teachers Asso- other prizes while six winners in 2016 and we are going to acknowl- schools legacy from here. percent target intact.
ciation annual convention at Girmit the Year 8 category received $4,000 edge and reward all the schools for The Minister added that the idea Meanwhile, Dr Reddy gave a spe-
Centre saw schools getting reward- cash with other rewards. their excellent performance in aca- was the brain child of team educa- cial mention to those schools who
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year. back at the Principals conference awards for your schools you can be do this last year but we thought that they went through they were able to
A total of 75 awards were given the first ever Secondary schools ex- justifiably proud of yourself because we will give time to the schools to shine amongst the rest.

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5 Incredible Mothers Day Celebration Ideas

Miss World Fiji 2017 Finalist and SI Lautoka member Neha Narayan serving a Golden Age Home resident during mothers dening, bike ride or go for a
Mothers day is one of
the occasions when you can
show your gratitude to your
lovely and gorgeous mother.
The oodles of happiness and
bunch of jovial moments that
she has given you indeed
need a celebration. She is the
one who first showed you the
world to you and now its
day celebrations at the Home last year
your turn to show her the spoken prayers and contin-
world. A Mother takes every uous efforts.
pain simply for her child Here are few of the Moth-
without uttering a single ers day celebration ideas to
word of dissatisfaction. No- rely on if you are planning to
body else can be as caring as delight your mother on this
a mother. And therefore, she mothers day and say your
deserves to be celebrated for heartiest feelings of love:
the way she has made your 1. Delight your Mother
life a celebration with her un with breakfast in Bed
Plan something extraordi-
nary for her! Since you were
born you have seen your
mother preparing breakfast
for everyone in the family.
Now that you can do it for
her, let this occasion be a spe-
cial one for her by preparing
her favourite and delicious
breakfast for her in the bed.
Make it a point that she
does not have to work for
even a while during the whole
day. Before a week from the
day of the Mothers day start
finding out about the favour-
ite breakfast of your mother,
so that you can plan it out on
the Mothers Day.
2. Plan Out For a Day Out
Together
Make it an exclusive day
just for your mother keeping
no space for any other plans.
Make your mother feel as if
she is the queen of the prov-
ince for that day. Plan a day
out together, probably to a
place where your mother has
been planning to go for a long
but could not because of other
obligations. You can go to a
favourite park, ocean or lake
together with the whole fam-
ily. What it actually counts
is spending quality time to-
gether. And, so plan for gar-
picnic or anything when you
can spend some quality time.
3. A Get Together of the
Generations
Plan out a celebration fam-
ily party and make sure that
all the generations of the fam-
ily are present in the party.
Gather, great grand parents,
grandparents, uncles and
aunts and also all other mem-
bers of your mothers side. If
the weather is permitting
then the most perfect location
for the celebration would be a
barbeque.
4. A Whole Day Rest for
Your Mother This ne would
probably be one of the most
loved gifts for your mother.
You should also encourage
everyone around to let their
mother take rest on mothers
day. She has worked non-
stop for the family all these
years. At least she deserves
a day off from her duty. Let
other members of the family
prepare dinner and serve your
mother her favourite one on
the mothers day.
5. Help Other Mothers in
Need
Mothers day came into
existence to honour all the
mothers out there who sacri-
fice for their children. And,
the effort of every mother
is important! This Mothers
Day, donate to an organiza-
tion which help children ad
mothers, so that you can in a
way help a mother.
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ones and the small,
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tenderness is the
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History of Mothers Day: Anna Jarvis

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married and never had kids, she is also known as the Mother of Mothers Day, an apt title for
the lady who worked hard to bestow honor on all mothers.
Anna Jarvis got the inspiration of celebrating Mothers Day from her own mother Mrs.
Anna Marie Reeves Jarvis in her childhood. An activist and social worker, Mrs. Jarvis used
to express her desire that someday someone must honor all mothers, living and dead, and pay
tribute to the contributions made by them.
A loving daughter, Anna never forgot her mothers word and when her mother died in
1905, she resolved to fulfill her mothers desire of having a mothers day. Growing negligent
attitude of adult Americans towards their mothers and a desire to honor her mothers soared
her ambitions.
To begin with Anna, send Carnations in the church service in Grafton, West Virginia to
honor her mother. Carnations were her mothers favorite flower and Anna felt that they sym-
bolized a mothers pure love.
Later Anna along with her supporters wrote letters to people in positions of power lobby-
ing for the official declaration of Mothers Day holiday. The hard work paid off. By 1911,
Mothers Day was celebrated in almost every state in the Union and on May 8, 1914 Presi-
dent Woodrow Wilson signed a Joint Resolution designating the second Sunday in May as
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Andhra Sangam salutes forefathers

Zareena Bi

Our forefathers worked under difficult conditions for our

better future and we should remember them during this con-
vention and take inspiration from them.
These sentiments were echoed by the High Commissioner
of India Mr Vishvas Sapkal who was the chief guest during the
opening ceremony of Dashin India Andra Sangams (DIAS)
76th convention at Nadis Prince Charles Park on April 14.
The High Commissioner added that the main reason for the
convention was for the members and communities to come
together in unity and he also thanked DIAS for 76 years of
contribution to the society.
The organization is doing a great community service
through education initiatives.
The contributions to education is in the form of five prima-
ry and two high schools and you have chosen rightly because is
the key for the success of any development process.
On that note there is a lot of opportunities provided by
Indian High Commission as well and one of which is short
term scholarship programs in India under Indian Technical
Economic Corporation. Indian High Commissioner to Fiji Mr Vishvas Sapkal being traditionally welcomed at the 2017 Andhra Convention at Nadis
It has scholarships for basically graduate students on a va- Prince Charles Park
riety of subjects, in total 370 types of courses in 90 Premier
Institutions fully funded by the Government of India.
Meanwhile, the National President of DIAS Mr Kamal Ku-
mar also acknowledged the founding members of the organiza-
tion in Fiji.
It is very sad what they went through and despite being
uneducated they fought to make sure that our culture is pre-
served.
Today almost 90% of us are now educated and therefore it
becomes our responsibility to preserve and enhance what they
did for us. It is our duty to preserve our culture and tradition
which was the dream of our great grandparents.
It becomes our paramount duty to give back to society that
has done something for you so go and see what is required of
you in the society and give a hand.
The National President added that the Convention is also a
means to look at what has been achieved in the past 75 years
and then we set agenda for the future.
He further added it is also about building networks and
thanked the DIAS National Executive Board Members, the
Executives of Nari Sang and young mens association , branch
executives and all other stake holders for their vital assistance Members of the Dakshina India Andhra Sangam womens wing at the 2017 Andhra Convention in Nadi.
in organizing the convention. Photos: Sanjay Goundar

Motibhai management team sharpen their skill

Shalendra Prasad

Selected managers, executives and directors of Motibhai Group recently en-

gaged in a two-day training at the companys Suva office in Walu Bay.
Conducted by training guru Mayur Kalbag of India, the two-day session with
the theme - Self-excellence through self-improvement was very well received
by the participants.
While leading the two-day training, Mr Kalbag who has been carrying out
similar trainings for many reputable companies around the country commended
the teamwork and bonding of the senior management at Motibhai Group.
He said Motibhai Group is lucky to have a team of very hardworking manag-
ers and directors who believe in continued improvement through training.
Motibhai Group director Rajesh Patel who hosted the two-day training said
the knowledge gained during the various aspects of the training has been very
well received by the participants.
He also thanked Mr Kalbag for sharing his vast knowledge and skills with the Selected managers, executives and directors of Motibhai Group during the training with Mayur Kalbag of
rest of the team and looks forward to more similar engagement. India at their Suva office in Walu Bay. Photo: Supplied

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12-Direct qualifies for RWC 2019

Source: worldrugby.org
World Rugby and the Japan 2019 organis-
ing committee will host the Rugby World Cup
2019 pool draw on 10 May, 2017 in Kyotos
State Guest House.
The iconic venue is a national symbol in Ja-
pan and has played host to globally important
meetings, including hosting world leaders at
the 2016 G7 summit.
How does it work?
Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan comprises
of 20 teams allocated into four pools of five
teams. The 12 directly qualified teams from
Rugby World Cup 2015 will be seeded based
on the World Rugby World Rankings on
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 and positioned into
three bands of four teams.
The 12 directly qualified teams are those
that finished in the top three of each RWC
2015 pool and are:
1. New Zealand Rugby World Cup 2015
champions; 2. Australia Rugby World Cup
2015 runners-up; 3. South Africa Rugby
World Cup 2015 semi-finalist; 4. Argen-
tina Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-finalist;
5. Wales Rugby World Cup 2015 quarter-
finalist; 6. Scotland Rugby World Cup 2015
quarter-finalist; 7. Ireland Rugby World
Cup 2015 quarter-finalist; 8. France Rugby
World Cup 2015 quarter-finalist; 9. England
Rugby World Cup 2015 third in Pool A; 10.
Japan Rugby World Cup 2015 third in Pool
B; 11. Georgia Rugby World Cup 2015 third
in Pool C; 12. Italy Rugby World Cup 2015
third in Pool D.
The remaining eight teams for RWC 2019
will come through the global qualification
process, which kicked off in 2016, and will be
known as:
1. Oceania 1; 2.Europe 1, 3. Americas 1,
4.Oceania 2, 5.Africa 1, 6.Americas 2, 7.Play-
off winner, 8.Repechage winner.
As with previous RWC tournaments, there
will be four pools of five teams. Each team
will be banded according to strength to try
and ensure evenly matched pools. The teams
in each band will be randomly drawn to deter-
mine the pools they go into.
The 12 directly qualified teams will be allo-
cated into the top three bands as follows:
Band 1: The four highest ranked directly Nemani Nadolo goes high on Wallabies winger Israel Folau. Photo: Supplied
qualified teams; Band 2: The next four highest
ranked directly qualified teams; Band 3: The really start to plan for their Rugby World Japan Rugby 2019 organising committee
final four directly qualified teams Cup 2019 experience. Chief Executive Akira Shimazu said: It is the
The eight qualifying places will be allocated The timing of the draw two and a half years first time that the pool draw has been hosted
to the other two bands, Band 4 & 5. out from Rugby World Cup 2019 enables outside of the UK or Ireland and we are deter-
World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont said: RWCL and Japan Rugby 2019 to develop the mined to make the most of this opportunity to
The pool draw is an important milestone on match schedule in association with Rights showcase the very best of Japan to the world,
the road to Rugby World Cup 2019 as it really Holding broadcasters, confirm venues and and the best of rugby to Japan. It is very excit-
drives excitement and momentum both in the base camps and provide teams with an appro- ing.
host nation and throughout the global rugby priate lead-in time to maximise planning and
family it is the moment when teams and fans preparation.

Crusaders on

Athletes need to be
the roll competitively sharp :
Miller

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson (Pictured)

Maika Kasami ertson told Stuff: You know that

The Crusaders will head to Fiji
at the end of May boasting a fine
run of form compared to last years
inaugural meeting against the
Chiefs in their Super Rugby match
at the ANZ Stadium.
Their latest victim was the
Stormers whom they showed no
mercy winning 57-24 after holding
a commanding 36-3 lead at half-
time.
The result means the seven-time
champions have won all eight of
their matches played so far this
season and they are on course to
win their first title since 2008.
When asked, after the win
against the Stormers, whether he
expected his side to do so well in
his first season in charge, Rob-
question is difficult because I
dont want to set myself up.
But I know that as a group as
we prepare well each week. The
boys care and we love what we are
doing. It has been a good run.
But we know we are just creat-
ing an opportunity for ourselves at
the end of the year to do something
that hasnt been done for a while.
The Crusaders were in a rampant
mood against the Stormers out-
scoring the African franchise by
eight tries to three. They impressed
with their offloads in contact and
when came off it was good on the
eye.
We were just playing with a bit
of instinct, added Robertson.
We try not to inhibit the guys. If
it is on, back yourselves.
Suva International School long distance runner Maia Ramsden (middle) with Mereseini Naidau (left) during an
earlier Coke Games meet Photo: Supplied
Maika Kasami clocking a new time of 4.43.5seconds. The old record
was 4.45.86seconds.
Athletes competing at the most look forward sec- Miller said the athletes need to go out of their com-
ondary school athletics event need to be competitively fort zones in preparation for big events like the Coca-
sharp. Cola Games if they are serious of breaking old records
Speaking on Fiji One television after Day 1 of com- and setting new ones.
petition at the 2017 Coke Games at the ANZ Stadium He labelled Ramsden as a veteran after watching
in Suva, Albert Miller based his verdict on the perfor- her win the 1500m open grade with ease.
mance of Suva International Schools Maia Ramsden She is a veteran, shes been competing in top class
when she broke a six-year old record that was set by events in New Zealand, and for her the Coke Games is
Mereseini Naidau whilst at Nadarivatu High School. just another event. Her last 100m dash is the true testi-
Ramsden won the first gold medal for her school mony to her class, Miller said.

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Lautoka remain undefeated, Suva leads VPL

Maika Kasami
Lautoka may have found a new
striker in Siotame Kubu.
The utility player was given the
much needed break during the
Champion versus Champion series
second leg against Ba. He was one
of the replacements when Samu-
ela Drudru and Zibraaz Saheb were
ruled out due to suspension and in-
jury respectively.
Kubu played in defence then and
stood out. Coach Kamal Swamy
knew the player had alot more to of-
fer for the team.
The school teacher tried him out
as a forward partnering the nippy
Mohd Shazil against Jacks Nadi
and he did not disappoint his coach.
His first positive contribution, a
hat-trick of goals in the 4-2 triumph
over their neighbours.
If that was not enough he was
involved in the Blues fourth goal
when he was brought down heavily
in the box providing Dave Radrigai
to seal the match.
The Sugar City side remains as
the only unbeaten side in the com-
petition after week 8 of matches,
recording hundred percent wins and
four from four.
On the bright side for the Jetset-
ters, they become the first team to
breach the Lautoka defence who
had not conceded a single goal (in
all competitions this season).
Meanwhile, elsewhere, Rewa
earned four points from two match-
es. The Delta Tigers scored four past
minnows Dreketi and drew 1-all
against Ba. Its a welcoming result
for them after losing to Lautoka post
O-League.
The Ba team, on the other hand, is
not finding it all their way and had
been dropping crucial points.
Suva has been in form winning
two in as many weeks. The 2-1 win
over Rewa and the 4-1 victory over
Dreketi has cemented their place on
top. They share top spot Lautoka but
on a better goal differential.
With tail-enders Rakiraki on a
bye, Dreketi were on the receiving
end in their double header Viti Levu
tour.
Standings as at April 11: Suva-
12 points, Lautoka-12, Labasa- 10,
Rewa-10, Ba-7, Nadi-7, Dreketi-3,
Rakiraki-0.
Results:
Week 1 Labasa 0-2 Lautoka,
Dreketi v Lautoka (postponed),
Suva 1-2 Ba, Rewa 2-0 Nadi.
Week 2: Suva 2-0 Nadi, Rewa 2-0
Rakiraki.
Week 3: Labasa 2-2 Nadi, Dreketi
3-2 Rakiraki; Dreketi 0-1 Nadi, La-
basa 2-0 Rakiraki.
Week 4: Dreketi vs. Labasa (post-
poned), Suva 0-1 Lautoka.
Week 5: Suva 5-0 Rakiraki.
Week 6: Labasa 3-0 Ba, Dreketi
1-4 Ba, Lautoka 1-0 Rewa.
Week 7: Labasa 2-0 Dreketi, Ra-
kiraki 0-4 Nadi, Rewa 1-2 Suva.
Week 8: Rewa 4-0 Dreketi, Ba 1-1
Rewa, Suva 4-1 Dreketi, Lautoka
4-2 Nadi.
Goal scorers as at April 24:
6-goals: Saula Waqa (Ba).
4-goals: Ravinesh Karan Singh
(Suva).
3-goals: Vilikesa Sawani
(Dreketi), Napolioni Qasevakati-
ni (Nadi), Ravinesh Karan Singh
(Suva), Siotame Kubu (Lautoka),
Sairusi Naibo (Suva).
2-goals: Sahil Dave (Suva), An-
tonio Tuivuna (Labasa), Edwin Sa-
hayam (Labasa), Iosefo Verevou
(Rewa), Josefata Dugucagi (Nadi),
Dave Radrigai (Lautoka), Gabrieli
Matanasiga (Rewa), Epeli Saukuru
(Rewa).
1-goal: Savenaca Nakalevu
(Rewa), Samuela Drudru (Lautoka),
Luke Rawadamu (Nadi), Zibraaz
Saheb (Lautoka), Ame Votoniu
(Nadi), Nickel Chand (Labasa),
Ratu Anare (Labasa), Amani Makoe
(Rewa), Madhwan Gounder (Rewa),
Setareki Hughes (Suva), Epeli Lai-
roti (Suva), Anish Khem (Labasa),
Charles Williams (Dreketi), Ron-
ald Lawrence (Rakiraki), Meli Co-
dro (Ba), Sekove Finau (Lautoka),
Jonetani Buksh (Labasa), Christo-
pher Wasasala (Labasa), Ifraaz Ali
(Nadi), Rusiate Matarerega (Nadi),
Lorima Dau (Rewa), Pita Rabo Siotame Kubu celebrates after scoring one of his three goals against Nadi
(Suva), Sitivei Rakai (Dreketi). in the VPL. Photo: Sanjay Goundar

Suva, Nadroga, Naitasiri win big Family support vital

for Blues

Nadroga and Nadi clashed in the Skipper Cup Round 1 fixture at Lawaqa Park on April 22.
Photo: Waisea Nasokia/Fiji
Maika Kasami

Defending champions Nadroga have begun their Skipper Cup Premier campaign on a win- The General Machinery Lautoka soccer team with well-wishers after winning the CvC
ning note. series. Photo: Sanjay Goundar
The Stallions made a strong second half comeback to down old rivals Nadi winning 47-22.
Nadi had led 17-0 at one stage in the first half.
Maika Kasami
Suva were also pegged back by a gritty Malolo side in the early exchanges but experience
proved pivotal for the Capital City as they ran away winning comfortably 31-22.
Support from families of players and officials have been one of the main driving forces behind
Other round one winners were Macuata over Northland (18-15) and Naitasiri coached by
Lautokas success.
former Flying Fijian Koli Sewabu, dispatching Namosi 31-16.
And the timely sponsorship from corporate bodies like General Machinery is a further boost
The second round of matches will be played on May 6.
and bonus to their goals in 2017.
Round 1: Naitasiri 31-16 Namosi, Malolo 22- 31 Suva, Macuata 18-15 Northland, Nadroga
General Machinery Lautoka recently won the Pillay Garments Champion versus Champion
47-22 Nadi.
series over Ba where they collect a cool $5000.
Round 2: May 6 - Nadi v Northland, Naitasiri v Macuata, Namosi v Malolo, Suva v Nadroga.
We are fortunate to have all our family and friends supporting us which basically make things
Round 3 May 12 - Malolo v Macuata, May 13- Northland v Nadroga, Namosi v Suva, Nadi
easier for the players on the field, said Lautoka FA president Abdul Kadar.
v Naitasiri.
And to have the Team from General Machinery and other kind sponsors coming forward to
Round 4: May 20 - Malolo v Nadi, Northland v Suva, Nadroga v Naitasiri, Macuata v Na-
support in our endeavor is really pleasing indeed.
mosi.
We as officials promise to do our part and the players to do the talking on the field, Kadar
Round 5: May 27- Suva v Naitasiri, Namosi v Nadroga, Nadi v Macuata, Northland v Malolo.
added.
Round 6: June 3- Naitasiri v Northland, Nadi v Namosi, Nadroga v Malolo, Macuata v Suva.
Meanwhile, Lautoka also remains undefeated in the Vodafone Premier League and they have
Round 7: June 10- Nadroga v Macuata. Malolo v Naitasiri, Suva v Nadi, Namosi v North-
set their sight in winning the VPL and qualifying for the Oceania Champions League.
land.
Semifinal: July 1; Grand final: July 8.
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 APRIL 25, 2017 SPORTS 17
IEW Lautoka Muslim breaks 14-year jinx
Maika Kasami

Islands Electric Wholesalers sponsored

Lautoka Muslim soccer team has brought
back lost glory to the Sugar City.
Boasting one current district rep in Mohd
Shazil, and a squad comprising of only
14-players, the side defeated all odds to reign
supreme at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori.
The Blues are the Vodafone Muslim Inter-
District Championship winners for 2017.
Goal scorers in the final 2-0 win over Valel-
evu were Mohammed Nazif and Tabraz Shah.
Lautoka Muslim soccer team captain Feroz
Ali said the win was important as they had not
won the tournament for a number of years.
He thanked the players for playing their
hearts out and bringing lost glory to the Sugar
City.
We have a few experienced players, and
without a coach I think we did pretty well to
return home with the main trophy, Ali said.
Lautoka Muslim Sports Chairman and team
manager Iqbal Mohammed revealed they even
had to miss national and Lautoka CvC hero
Zibraaz Saheb for the four-day tournament.
Its a historic occasion for us because Lau-
toka has managed to win the IDC after 14-
long years. It was back in 2003 at Govind Park
that we had last won. So its sweet victory,
said Iqbal. The Islands Electric Wholesalers (IEW) Lautoka Muslim soccer team after defeating Valelevu 2-0 in the Vodafone Muslim Inter-District Cham-
It was shear team work from everyone in- pionship final at Ratu Cakobau Park
volved as we were determined to end the jinx
semifinal win.
and we did it in style against an experienced
So hats-off to the players, their families for
side Valelevu.
their support and our major sponsor Raymond
It was unfortunate to lose Zibraaz due to
Singh of Islands Electric for their continued
the injury he sustained during the CvC, but the
sponsorship for the last three-years, Iqbal
other players stepped up and delivered when it
added.
mattered.
Other results: Player of the tournament-
On the way to the final, the Blues upset de-
Mohd Shazil; Golden Boot- Shamim Ali
fending champions Makoi in their extra-time
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Pillay wins 4R
golf event
Maika Kasami
Lautoka Golf Club vice-captain Surend Pillay took out the 4R Elec-
trical & Building Contractors Limited sponsored 18-holes stroke event
on April 22 at the Golf Links course.
Pillay who has been in winning form of late recorded a score of 2-un-
der par net 66.
Club captain James Krishna came in second in the A-grade with a
one-under par and Anil Kumar was third with a nett 71.
Bharat Ram, making a comeback to the course won the B-grade. Ab-
dul Jalal was second on 69 while Clyde Equipment employee Avinesh
A-grade winner Surend Pillay (far left), Ilyaaz Ali, B-grade winner Bharat Ram and James Ledger who won the
Gounder came in third with a score of 74.
C-grade during the 4R Electrical sponsored golf event.
Ishaaq Ali with a score of 70 came in third in the C-grade; Vikash
Chand came in second on a nett 70 while Top Flite Bar & Restaurant
boss James Ledger continued with his fine vein of form with another
fine display to take out the C-grade.
On behalf of the main sponsor 4R Electrical, Ilyaaz Ali, who also
happens to be the Ba FA team manager thanked the LGC members for
availing themselves to be part of the competition.
Apart from golf, 4R Electrical is committed towards club rugby and
soccer in Ba and the company feels obliged to be part of golf in Lautoka
as well.
On behalf of Rishi Kumar and his team at 4R Electrical, we wish
Lautoka Golf Club all the best in their future tournaments and for the
club to prosper always, Ali added.
Results: NTP 2nd and 11th hole- Vikash Chand; Special NTP on 9th
hole- Abdul Jalaj; Longest Drive- James Krishna; C-grade: 3rd Ishaaq
Ali, 2nd- Vikash Chand, winner- James Ledger; B-grade: 3rd Avinesh
Gounder, 2nd- Abdul Jalal, winner- Bharat Ram; A-grade: 3rd- Anil
Kumar, 2nd- James Krishna, winner- Surend Pillay.

Canada aid in Bowling

Raymond Singh (left) with 7-Wood team members during the Busi-
ness-House Bowling meet. Photos: Maika Kasami

Maika Kasami

The weekly business house bowling meet is on full swing at the FSC
Lautoka Bowling Club.
The event sponsored by Anita Persaud of Canada in memory of her
late dad, James Persaud has attracted a good number of participating
teams.
Along with the seasonal reps, non-bowlers have also taken center
stage displaying encouraging bowling skills.
Tournament coordinator Mohd Zainal said some upsets were re-
corded in Week 2.
Going into the final rounds all teams still have the chance to pro-
gress to the knockout stage. There were three upsets in the second
round. NCH Rentals going down to Blues, 7-Wood beating one of
the favourites Islands Electric which had the services of sharp-shooter
Permal, Raymond Singh, Ilyaaz Ali and Niklesh, Fiji Water edging out
Best Engineering.
It is very good to see new bowlers taking part which is also a de-
velopment for Lautoka Bowling Club. And of-course we would like
to thank the sponsors of the tournament for this wonderful event,
Zainal said.

Week 2 results:

7 Wood 18-11 Islands Electric, Blues 20-11NCH Rentals, Cubs 19-

9 Islands Electric Newcomers, Fiji Water 15-14 Best Engineering,
Unique Electrical 18-16 FSC Head Office, Fiji Sugar Corp 13-15 FSC
Fields, Lions 20-14 General Machinery.

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 APRIL 25, 2017 SPORTS 19
Fiji, Samoa faceoff in Paris
Maika Kasami

In a repeat of the 2015/2016 HSBC Paris 7s final, Vodafone

Fiji and Samoa this time around will faceoff as early as the
first pool encounter in the tournament opener in the 2016/2017
series on May 13.
During last season, the Samoans then under current Cana-
dian coach Damian McGrath had clawed its way back to pip
Fiji 29-26 to claim the Paris title. The Osea Kolinisau cap-
tained side who also had the services of big names like Leone
Nakarawa, Isake Katonibau and Jerry Tuwai had opened a big
26-7 lead at halftime, but faltered in the second spell.
Despite the final loss, the national side opened a 14 points
gap (heading to London) from second placed South Africa and
went on to retain the World Series title under former coach
Ben Ryan.
In this years tournament, the Gareth Baber coached side is
pooled with top seed Australia and Russia as the other two-
teams in Pool D.
The jinx of failing to make back to back wins continues for
Fiji as the best they could afford now is a second placed finish
behind the Blitzboks.
Fiji and Samoa will kick-off the proceedings at the Stade
Jean Bouin on May 13 at 8pm. This will be followed by the
national sides second outing against Russia at 11-26pm. The
final pool match against the Aussies is scheduled for an early
morning starter on May 14 at 3-14am.
The Cup quarter is due to be played at 8-28pm on May 14,
the Cup semifinals at 12-18am on May 15 and the cup final is
at 3-33am. The Vodafone Fiji 7s team parade after winning the 2017 Hong Kong 7s. The national side defeated South Africa 22-0 Photo:
Pool A: Canada, South Africa, Scotland, Japan; Pool B: Supplied
USA, NZ, Wales, Argentina; Pool C: England, Kenya, France,
Spain; Pool D: Australia, Fiji, Samoa, Russia.

Saheb scores lone

Maika Kasami commitment to fly to Mumbai and to be beside
his dad, an ardent supporter of the Blues family
Utility player Zibraaz Saheb scored the lone himself.

goal in CvC
goal during the 2017 Pillay Garments Cham-
pion versus Champion series.
His goal in the first leg proved decisive as
General Machinery Lautoka banked on this win
to settle for a draw in the second leg and walk-
away with the handsome $5000 first prize-mon-
ey and the CvC trophy.
Saheb, a home grown talent, showed no signs
of uneasiness in-front of a packed Churchill
Park.
His dad had been transferred to India for
medical grounds weeks earlier.
On the day Fiji played the New Zealand All
Whites in the first leg of the FIFA World Cup
qualifiers, he opted out of the national teams
When Lautoka were awarded the penalty
against Ba, nobody else was going to do the
honours than Bee, as Zibraaz is affectionately
known.
Without any hesitation he bravely stepped
up, placed the ball 12-yards from the center of
goal-mouth with Josaia Ratu, the Ba keeper try-
ing to read his mind.
Ratu judged it well diving on his right but the
kick was spot on sending the mostly Blues fans
into a frenzy.
Zibraaz, unfortunately, was an unused sub in
the second leg as he got injured during warm-
up minutes from the start of the match.
But the damage had already been done and
his contribution was greatly appreciated.

Nadi to defend Fiji FACT title

Fiji Football Association and Vodafone have joined hands to bring together the 2017 Vodafone
Fiji FACT with a total sponsorship of $75,000. Photo: Fiji FA Media/Avikash Chand

Maika Kasami under former coach Gurjit Singh.

JACKS Nadi will be defending the Vodafone
Fiji FACT title this year.
The Jetsetters had defeated Suva 3-0 on pen-
alty kicks in Nausori last year.
The pool draws for the Vodafone Fiji FACT
2017 sees the Green Machine drawn with
eight-time champs Ba and northern districts
Labasa and Dreketi.
Pool B has host Rewa, who had last won the
title in 2011, current Pillay Garments Cham-
pion versus Champion series winners Lautoka,
the newly promoted Rakiraki and Suva, which
had last won the FACT title back in 2012
The FACT tourney has a total prize-money of
$75,000, thanks to Vodafone.
The Cup winner will collect $15,000, with the
runner-up to get $4,000.
The semifinalists will settle for $1,000 each.
The first round of matches which is the pool
stages will be played at Ratu Cakobau over
12-14th May.
The venue for the semifinal and final will be
decided later depending on the four teams that
will qualify as winner and runners-up from the
two-pools.
The knockout stages will be played the follow-
ing weekend.

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Mental toughness in Coke Games: PM Bainimarama

derstand the importance of discipline and who
display an unrelenting commitment to excel-
lence.
Because talent alone wont take you any-
where, it is mental toughness, a competitive
drive to do well and a dedication to the long
hours of training that determine success in
competition.
But what makes these games special, is
that regardless of the fierce competition on
the field, our competitors can come together
afterwards as friends and as fellow Fijians.
That is what makes great sportspeople, and it
is a true hallmark of the Fijian way. And again
this year, weve seen that on full display at
these games, said PM Bainimarama in his of-
ficial address at the culmination of this years
Games.
So to our winners, I say congratulations.
And to those who fell short, I say congratula-
tions as well. You all represent the best that
Fiji has to offer, and you all ought to be proud

SPORTS
of how you performed.
PM Bainimarama added, At the end of the
day, we are all on the same team: Team Fiji.
We all want our country to do well and in par-
CITY STAR ticular the young people in Fiji.
He said the current government is on
the drive to create better sporting facilities
throughout Fiji.
As you know the facility in Churchill Park
has been completed and Lautoka will host
Coke Games boys champion for 2017, Natabua High School, receive their prize from Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama at the ANZ Stadium next years Coca Cola games. Western schools
in Suva. Photo: DINFO. do not need to travel to Suva and Suva schools
Maika Kasami can travel to the second largest city in Fiji. In
become a successful athlete one needs to where. this way, we will get to know more about each
understand the importance of discipline and We are blessed with a lot of athletic talent others towns and cities.
Fiji is blessed with a lot of athletic talent in
total commitment to reach your goal. in Fiji. But more importantly, we are blessed
Fiji.
He said talent alone will not get you any with many young men and women who un-
Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama adds, to

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