CITY STAR Newspaper April 2016 Edition

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PLANS to develop Fijis

first helpline to address domestic
violence cases, is in progress.
The Minister for Women,
Children and Poverty Alleviation,
Rosy Akbar highlighted the
measures taken by her Ministry to
develop a helpline for the women of
Fiji.
The Ministry has advertised
the Expression of Interest in one
of the local dailies to look for an
agency that will assist with the
establishment of the Domestic
Violence Helpline. A 24-hour tollFree Help-Line will provide a
support system for women victims
and survivors of domestic violence
and sexual assault. It will also be
a referral mechanism for service
providers to reach out and assist the
women victims of domestic violence
and sexual assault.
The Ministry is working with
relevant agencies to develop the
Domestic Violence Helpline, which
will be a first of its kind service to
be offered to the women of Fiji. Last
year, the Ministry had also signed
a Memorandum of Understanding
with the Fiji Police Force to
strengthen collaboration towards
eliminating domestic violence to
ensure that there is a greater urgency
in responding to domestic violence
cases.
There are laws in place, the
Domestic Violence Decree, Crimes
Decree, Employment Relations
Promulgation, Family Law Act,
Child Welfare Decree, Sentencing
and Penalties Decree and Criminal
Procedure Decree, Minister Akbar
Permanent Secretary Prime Ministers Office Mr Yogesh Karan (right) recieves the solar panels from Ajay
Raniga (left) director Sunergise International Ltd. About 750 TC Winston affected households will be assisted
with the solar lights.
Photo: Supplied
explained.
Minister Akbar has also urged
communities to report cases of
domestic violence to the police.
Violence is a hindrance to
development; so take action today,
break the culture of silence by
reporting violence, you and I have
the power to save a life, do the right

thing, be responsible, report the
cases, there is never any excuse for
violence.
Advise to the children, to
please seek help when in need,
talk to your parents and teachers,
there are platforms available when
reaching out for assistance. Now

that you have the 24 hour Child
Helpline, you can use it to seek
advice and counselling, you are
never alone when you are near a
phone, remember the child helpline
number 1325, Minister Akbar
said..
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Professional training for School Leaders
Student leaders and teachers of Tilak High School with Empower Pacific officials after their training program: Photo: Sanjay Goundar
Sanjay Goundar
NEWLY inducted student leaders of a
prominent Lautoka secondary institute were
provided professional leadership training
recently.
Prefects of Tilak High School were the first
batch of student leaders to undergo training by
Empower Pacific counsellors.
More than 50 school prefects were part of
the training programme conducted on April 16
at the school premises.
According to Empower Pacific chief
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executive officer Patrick Morgam the aim of

the training was for the leaders to know what
effective leadership is, learn about the qualities
of a good leader, finding the balance between
their roles and self-care.
We basically provided training on
what leadership is and how they can work
collectively as a group to achieve school goals.
Leadership styles and Communication
styles and skills were discussed during the
session.
To date Tilak High School has been the
only school to have requested the leadership
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Mr Morgam added that Empower
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APTC celebrates students success
Over 50 students of the Australia-Pacific

Technical College (APTC) were awarded with
qualifications in 15 programs in Nadi on 22
April 2016.
APTC is an innovative development
project funded by the Australian Government,
delivering
Australian-standard
skills
and
qualifications for a wide range of vocational
careers for skilled workers across the Pacific.
Since APTCs establishment, the college
has graduated more than 2840 Fiji citizens
with Australian-standard qualifications.
Culinary Ambassador for Fiji Airways and the
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism Fiji
Grown campaign, Mr Lance Seeto delivered
the keynote address.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Seeto said
that it is an exciting time for Fijis development
as a nation.
We are undergoing an extraordinary
renaissance of bridging the traditional with
the modern. We see it in our food, agriculture,
fashion, trade and tourism. But we need a
highly skilled workforce to achieve and deliver
world class goods and services to a global
market.
Gone are the days when mediocracy and
Fiji time was the accepted standard. We need
workers who will go above and beyond to
challenge the status quo. This is where APTC
programs play a critical role in giving Fijians
internationally recognised qualifications and
exposure to overseas knowledge, he added.
Five students graduated with a Commercial
Cookery qualification. APTC cookery students
in Fiji are trained to prepare dishes using
locally grown produce at the Pacific Fusion
Restaurant.
Earlier this month, the Pacific Fusion
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The 50 graduates from the Australian Pacific Technical College

Restaurant hosted its first dinner service for
the year. The four-course meals were prepared
and served to guests by APTCs cookery and
hospitality students.
Also present at the graduation ceremony
was the First Secretary of the Australian High
Commission in Fiji, Mr Simon Starr who
delivered the closing address.
The graduating class included 16 Fashion
program graduates who are employees of
Danam (Fiji) Ltd, Treekams, Motiram,
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Apparel. The skills gained from the training is
anticipated to boost the local fashion industry
and encourage more locally-made garments.
These employers supported their employees to
attend training two days per week. The training
space for the students was provided by Danam
(Fiji) Ltd and Motiram.
The APTC Fiji campus has also been
actively assisting with relief efforts in Fiji, after
Tropical Cyclone Winston. Staff and students
travelled to remote villages and settlements

in Naitasiri and Tailevu to help clean up and
provide relief supplies. APTC carpentry
students, led by national trainer Mr Sajendra
Bali, helped repair and rebuild houses. A water
tank donated by R.C. Manubhai was also
installed at Dranu village in Tailevu.
In addition to its campus in Fiji, APTC
has campuses in Papua New Guinea, Samoa,
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
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MAJOR repairs and upgrading works has
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been taken by Ba Provincial Holding Company
Schools Rugby League Championship and Ba
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Provincial Holding Company Limited helps
from last month.
to nurture talents to represent our nation in
Works undertaken by the Ba Provincial
coming years.
Holding Company Limited Technical and
Ba Provincial Holding Company Limited
Works department will end this month on the
as the management team has also held talks
13 classrooms including the refurbishment and
with Ministry of Education in introducing of
upgrading of the Institutes Dining Hall.
more vocational programme in Electrical,
Floor tiling, roof works, ceiling, electrical,
Culinary, Joinery and Sports Academy.
guttering and extension works at a budget of
Renovations work will also be undertaken
$92704.00.
at the NamakaFreebird Institute once the
As part of the Management team of the Ba
NamakaFreebird management finalises the
Provincial Freebird Institute, Ba Provincial
administrative details.
Holding Company Limited, is planning for
Currently is the company is building on
building a fitness center to advance sporting
resources, skilled human capital and aligning
activities in the school and also a new library
policies to attract major tender projects and
for the Institute.
foreign investment partners.
Ba Provincial Freebird Institute is currently
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LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL NEWS
Handover Recyclables at IYC Childrens

Park
The different waste items accepted at the LCC Recycle Centre at the Punjas Childrens Park
Lautoka City Councils Recycling Centre at the Punjas Childrens Park. Photos: Supplied
FIJI like other Pacific Island countries
fragile environment, tourism, trade, economy,
services, garbage collection, maintenance of
CENTRE at IYC Park located along
is heavily dependent on imported goods
living conditions, food supplies, public health,
disposal site etc.
Thompson Crescent so all the citizens of
and materials from industrial nations and
water and air quality, climate change, severely
Lautoka City Council after implementation
Lautoka get opportunity to practice recycling.
considering the small size, environmental
constraint existing limited resources etc
and evaluation of Separate Collection of
The council therefore request cooperation of all
issues, land rights and isloated location, sound
The key facts remains that 48.1 tons of
Recycables in Veitari Ward decided to extend
citizens of Lautoka City to practice recycling
waste management and disposal is becoming
waste per day is generated in Lautoka City
the RECYCLING INITIATIVE to all residents
by discharging the recyclable materials at the
a significant CHALLENGE !!!. Increasing
which tantamount to about 0.830kg per person/
and visitors .
centre.
waste generation amounts if not managed
day. Council spends about 20% (more than
properly will result in negative impacts on our
$1.06 million) of its annual budget on cleansing
constructed a COMMUNAL RECYCLING
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LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL NEWS
Launch of 3R Billboard at Tilak

TILAK High organized the launching of
3R Billboard and induction of Environmental
Monitors on Wednesday, March 23, 2016.
The program was officiated by Councils
Director Health Services.
Lautoka City Council is very thankful that
Tilak High School is actively participating in
Clean Schools Program. The students were
informed in the importance of maintaining a
clean environment for our future generation.
Mr. Rao also informed the importance
of their roles and spread the gospel on to
clean environment to their neighboursand the
community.
The council is very much proud to say
the 3R program will be successful if all the
stakeholders play their part and support us.
The council thought first to strengthen the
clean school programme as this would create
an informed environmental society in the years
to come as students are seen to be agents of
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change.
We are banking on all the students forthe
same.
Mr. Rao said that environmental monitors
play an important role and being chosen as the
leaders comes with a big responsibility. The
leaders must work with fellow students in
an effective and professional manner for the
betterment of the environment and as success
will not be easy but to encourage others tojoin
and support at all times.
The billboards have been designed so as
to give clear messages to all and remind the
students of acting wisely for the betterment of
the environment.
The Chief Executive Officer of Lautoka
City Council Jone Nakauvadra also echoed
similar sentiments and congratulated the
students for being chosen as the prefects and
led the students. Leaders have to play their
roles and look after the fellow students.
Non-Conforming and Illegal Developments

are obtained prior to the construction. Illegal
with concern that there are increasing number
building
not
refrain from carrying out industrial operations
amenities of surrounding inhabitants.
of non-conforming and illegal development
conform to the yard clearance requirement
namely mechanical, panel beating with spray
taking place within the city residential areas.
under the Town Planning Scheme General
painting of motor vehicles, black smith and
notices for not abiding to the laws and
Ratepayers that advised to ensure that
Provisions contributes to the ventilation and
other such operations from residential premises.
regulations pertaining to to illegal and non-
all the developments are in compliance with
lighting problems together with the privacy of
Such developments are prohibited from the
conforming developments and take legal
councils requirement and building permits
the adjoining neighbours.
residential premises as it has detrimental
action for non-compliance.
THE Lautoka City Council has noted
developments
which
does
Furthermore, ratepayers are requested to
Dog Trapping Exercise
effect on the normal enjoyment of peace and
The Council will not hesitate in issuing
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EDITORIAL -Zika Virus: Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment

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IF you have been having fever,

vomitting,rash, joint pain or conjunctivitis (red
eyes) then you are in danger of being infected
by Zika virus.
The Centres for Disease,Control and
Prevention says most people infected with Zika
virus wont even know they have the disease
because they wont have symptoms. The
incubation period (the time from exposure to
symptoms) for Zika virus disease is not known,
but is likely to be a few days to a week.
The illness is usually mild with symptoms
lasting for several days to a week after being

bitten by an infected mosquito.
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) in early April added Fiji
to its list of countries and territories where the
Zika virus is actively spreading.
The archipelago joins 40 other locations,
including recent additions such as Kosrae (in
Micronesia), Dominica and Cuba.
We are fortunate that there is no outbreak
of Zika virus in Fiji, said Jone Usamate,
Fijis honorary minister for health and
medical services. We continue to intensify
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cases, considering that Fiji is a hub for trade
and travel in the region.
People usually dont get sick enough to go
to the hospital, and they very rarely die of Zika.
For this reason, many people might not realize
they have been infected.
Zika virus usually remains in the blood of
an infected person for about a week but it can
be found longer in some people.
Once a person has been infected, he or she
is likely to be protected from future infections.
Diagnosis:
The symptoms of Zika are similar to those
of dengue and chikungunya, diseases spread
through the same mosquitoes that transmit

Zika.
There is no vaccine to prevent or medicine
to treat Zika virus.
Treat the symptoms by getting plenty of
rest.
Drink fluids to prevent dehydration.
Take medicine such as acetaminophen
(Tylenol) or paracetamol to reduce fever and
pain.
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Editor
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Home for Naidu family
MOTHER nature is known to be cruel

at times and the people of Fiji have certainly
received a nasty blow from cyclone Winston in
February.
Thousands of families have been affected
and of utmost concern is the extent of damage
to infrastructure and homes which has never
been seen during the natural disasters that have
been experienced over the years.
The main concern after the disaster for
affected families is to ensure that the basic need
of shelter is fulfilled and for parents who have
very young children it is more of a concern as
protection is essential for their children against
disease outbreaks.
One such family who have lost their home
during the disaster is the Naidu family of
Velovelo tramline road who are now struggling
to re-build their home for their two young
children, three year old Krishant and two year
old Krishav.
Their plight was highlighted on social
media and Soroptimist International Lautoka
club members visited the family to access their
situation and provide assistance.
Since, the family had completely lost their
home the club decided to assist with building
material through funds that had been donated

by a well wisher of the club Reshma Singh
of Australia. SI Lautoka has provided 150
building blocks and roofing iron to the family
this month.
It has taken a while to secure the building
material since there has been a shortage of
materials after the cyclone.
According to Mrs Naidu the family is
thankful to the club for their vital assistance as
their family has faced a lot of difficulties after
the disastrous effect of the cyclone.
My elder son got really sick and was
diagnosed with dengue fever since we only
have a basic shelter of a tent at the moment
which has been provided by the government.
There is a lot of health issues after the
cyclone and it is a struggle to ensure that our
childrens health is protected.
Meanwhile, SI Lautoka President Ranjini
Sanjay informed that the club decided to assist
this family since they are in great need and
also since they are in Lautoka it is easy to visit
on a regular basis and keep updated on their
progress.
She also mentioned that it is not possible
to assist everyone who has been affected so the
goal of the club is to rehabilitate at least one
needy family for now.
SI Lautoka President Ranjini Sanjay donating food items to the Naidu family.
Photos: Sanjay Goundar
SI Lautoka members donating concrete blocks and corrugated iron to Kali Naidu family of
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Devotion for Lord Rama
Devotees in Velovelo Lautoka celebrating Lord Ramas birth on the final day of the Ram
Naumi festival
Zareena Bi
THE month of April has once again given
Hindu devotees across the world an opportunity
to celebrate the ideals of Lord Rama during
eight days of Ram Naumi observance which
culminated on Friday 15.
In Fiji the catastrophic effect of cyclone
Winston and the subsequent floods did not
dampen the spirit of the devotees who gathered
together in their Mandalis and at temples to
listen to the recitations from the holy Ramayan.
Also, in some places electricity has not
been restored after the cyclone and even where
electricity has been restored followers had to
deal with constant power cuts which resulted
in people being proactive in keeping standby

generators.
Lord Rama is the main protagonist of the
Ramayanwhich actually outlines the history
before his birth, the reason for his birth and
his admirable deals despite facing difficult
situations in life.
There are a lot of lessons to be learnt
from the Ramayan and each chapter takes on
a deeper meaning when recited on subsequent
occasions.
The beauty about the Holy Scriptures is
that its teachings have relevance even today.
It has been said that one who approaches Lord
Rama with love and worshipfulness becomes
large-hearted, pure in spirit, good-natured and
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The final rituals of the Ram Naumi festival culminating with Hawan conducted by the Hindu
priest in Velovelo, Lautoka.
Photos: Zareena Bi.
dispassionate in thought, word and deed.
and he was the very image of love. He was an
A true devotee of Lord Rama is His
ideal son, an ideal brother, an ideal husband,
representative, with His power and His
an ideal friend and an ideal king and he can be
knowledge.
taken to embody all the highest ideals of man.
In keeping with the tradition of Ram Naumi
His glory can be best summed up in
celebrations devotees decorated their prayer
the devotional song which his devotees
venues, prepared garlands for the deities,
sing, jisbhajan me Ram kanaamna ho us
prepared savories and food for the eight days
bhajankogaananachahiye, meaning it is best
and sang kirtans in reverence of the Lord.
not to sing a devotional song if there is no
These activities together with the whole
mention of the Lords name in it.
hearted donations and offerings transformed
the prayer venues and brought people closer
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Lautoka Andhra Primary teacher Aradhna Sharma

with her gold medal from USP
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Lautoka Teacher bags Gold Medal
Zareena Bi

A Lautoka based Primary school teacher
was a key highlight of the recent University
of the South Pacifics graduation ceremony
after scooping a gold medal for being the most
outstanding Bachelor of Education (Primary)
student.
AradhnaPritika Sharma who is currently
teaching at Lautoka Andhra Sangam primary
and completed her degree through the
University of the South Pacific Lautoka
Campus received her awards during USPs
graduation ceremony in Suva on March 21.
I thank the Lord Almighty, for giving
me strength and wisdom, my family for their
support and guidance throughout my study
and the staff and students of Lautoka Andhra
Sangam and Lautoka Primary School who
assisted me in units that required practicum,
observations and presentations to be made.
The moral teaching of my parent to work
hard, conquer and achieve my dreams gave
me the boost to break through the barriers of
difficulties that came my way.
Sharma informed that studying through
extension while teaching has its own difficulties
and a lot of sacrifice and planning is needed for

this kind of achievement
Working and studying at the same time is
not easy especially if you are in the teaching
profession as currently teaching is very
challenging and demanding.
Studying through the Distance Flexible
Learning mode was challenging as most of
the time you are on your own with the course
materials provided. However, with the support
of the friendly and hardworking lecturers and
staff at USP Lautoka Campus together with the
advance IT students support facilities at USP,
learning was greatly enriching, enhancing and
enjoyable.
Disturbance
from
your
family
commitment, social life and peers will drag
away from your studies but sacrifice, proper
planning and time management are the main
keys in excelling as a DFL student at tertiary
level.
Meanwhile, this high achievers advise
to other students is to work hard with
determination and commitment to pursue their
dreams and to make the best use of facilities,
resources and opportunities available around
them.
Winston help from Singapore

Deputy Secretary for National Disaster Management MsLoataVakacegu, third from right, takes
delivery of the donated Marigold Fruit Drinks from Motibhai Group marketing and business
development manager Abraham Gomes, centre, and other staff members of Motibhai Group.
Photo: Supplied
wishing everyone affected a quick recovery
FRIENDS and business associates of Fiji
from the devastating effects of TC Winston,
continue to send in relief and support items for
officially rated as the worlds second most
those severely affected by Tropical Cyclone
severe cyclone to date.
Winston which wreaked havoc in most parts of
While handing over the drinks to NDMO
the country almost six-weeks-ago.
officials on behalf of MDI, Motibhai Group
In another gesture of support late last month,
marketing manager Abraham Gomes said the
Singapore based Malaysia Dairy Industries
donation will be directed towards schools
PTE Limited (MDI) has handed over 405
which were severely affected by TC Winston.
cartons of Marigold fruit drinks to the National
Taking delivery of the items, Ministry of Rural
Disaster Management Office (NDMO) through
and Maritime Development and National
its local distributors Motibhai Group.
Disaster Management Deputy Secretary
MDI head of exports Freddy Tan said the
LoataVakacegu said Fiji on its own will not be
company is happy to assist its Fijian friends
in a position to handle the disaster created by
in whatever small way they can during such
TC Winston and timely help from donors and
trying times when people affected are trying
well-wishers will go a long way in rebuilding
hard to get their lives back to normal.
the country.
I have been told that Fiji is in top gear
The Fijian Government is very thankful
as far as rebuilding and getting life back to
to each and every donor and overseas suppliers
normality is concerned and we are happy to
who have and are still contributing towards
help in a small way from our end, Mr Tan
our relief and rebuilding efforts, MsVakacegu
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said.
He said the people of Singapore have their
Fijian friends in their thoughts and prayers
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Waters Launches
Assistance For Poultry Farmers

[L-R] Assistant FAO Representative to Fiji, Ms Joann Young and Mr Tunabuna

IN an effort to boost the poultry industry
in the country, the Ministry of Agriculture in
conjunction with the Food and Agriculture
Organisation of the United Nations, is assisting
areas that were badly affected by Cyclone
Winston.
Director Animal Health and Production,
TomasiTunabuna said that the Cyclone
Winston relief program is a short-term
program, focussed on bringing relief to those
whose lives were affected during the cyclone.
Government is fully aware of the hardship that
people are facing following the devastating
effect of cyclone Winston and the recent flood.
We are working with all Fijians in
creating more awareness on the importance of
food security to affected neighbouring islands
especially the coastal Northern and Eastern
divisions, Mr Tunabuna said.

Mr Tunabuna said that the livestock sector
was fortunate to receive assistance from the
Food and Agriculture Organisation.
Assistant FAO Representative to Fiji, Ms
Joann Young said as part of the program a total
of 4,200 chickens [broiler pullets] and feed will
be supplied to 350 poultry farmers around Viti
Levu, Vanua Levu and Taveuni.
Tahir Ali, a 64-year-old farmer of Bau Road
in Nausori is amongst other poultry farmers in
the country who received 24 chickens, 20kg
poultry starter and 50kg each of broiler grower
and finisher.
I really appreciate the assistance that has
been given to us farmers and I cant wait to get
started on my poultry farm, he said.
AFTER selling-out Stage 1 in less than
Along with tight, 24-hour security and
4 months, the second residential stage of the
privacy within a gated community, the scenic
new Denarau Island development, Denarau
precinct offers investors breezy, resort-style
Waters, is now selling.
living, with buyers having ample room to
build their dream residences or alternatively,
Stage 2 comprises 41 spacious waterfront
lots and is expected to sell quickly.
getaway retreats.
Nestled
alongside
the
established
Civil works are now well underway and
infrastructure of Denarau and surrounded
settlement for purchasers of Denarau Waters
almost entirely by water, Denarau Island is
is on-track for 2017.
a highly anticipated mixed-use development
that will showcase international resorts
300-room Holiday Inn Resort by the esteemed
including the Holiday Inn, plus a large marina,
InterContinental Hotels Group.
commercial and industrial precincts, and an
exclusive residential land release Denarau
successful sale of all 59 lots on Stage 1, which
Waters.
was only released to the market in late 2015.
Prices begin from FJD $609k with
Avosers masterplan includes a flagship
The launch of Stage 2 follows the
Progress of these land lots have been
each lot measuring 1000 square metres and
rapid, signifying the value of their incentives
commanding 20 metres of waterfrontage
for both local and overseas buyers, including
on the quiet, previously unsettled side of
property investors who missed out on
Denarau.
Denaraus previous other developments.
Ananth Reddy, director of Avoser Limited and
the developer of Denarau Island is happy with
sought from commercial partners for the
the results so far.
retail and marina precincts, and inquiries can
be sent to email sales@denarau.com.fj.
People feel they missed out on the first
Denarau development and now theyve got a

second chance
Expressions of interest are also being
Zareena Bi
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MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL
Unconditional love of mothers
MOTHERS Day is a celebration honoring

the mother of the family, as well as motherhood,
maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers
in society.
The bond between a mother and child
is a very special one and is not an easy one
to explain. The fact of the matter is that this
bond is created in a mothers womb well
before the birth of the child which makes this
attachment so special and different from any
other relationship.
Traditionally mothers day is celebrated on
the second Sunday of May and this year it falls

on May 8.
On this day most mothers are given special
treatment where they take a day off from house
work and cooking and families either have a
special menu which they prepare or mothers are
taken out to their favourite restaurants.
Children also take this opportunity to give
special gifts to their mothers, mother-in-law,
grandmothers and aunts.
This special time for families is also one
which has commercial benefits for businesses
as they promote products through sale prices
which they know will appeal to mothers.
This in turn makes the process of buying gifts

for their mothers easier for the children.
However, on this occasion those mothers
who are unfortunate should not be forgotten
as we do have mothers who live alone either
in their own homes orat aged care homes who
look forward on this day for families to visit
them.
So on this day these mothers need to be
given a gift of time by their families.
While versions of Mothers Day are
celebrated throughout the world, traditions vary
depending on the country.
From the religious aspect theRoman
11
Catholic Church strongly associates mothers

day with revering of the Virgin Mary where
special service is held in churches and homes
which have the shrine of Mother Mary.
In Islam mothers hold a very high position
in religious matters. According to the Quran,
Heaven is said to be found under a mothers
feet, meaning that one can attain admission into
heaven after death if they are caring and loving
sons and daughters to their mothers.
While in the Hindu tradition, Mothers Day
is called MatraDiwas and is celebrated in
countries with a Hindu population.
My Angel
My mother is a special part

Of all thats cherished in my heart,
She is my pearl, my soul, my mate;
She is the one to make life great.
She is an angel without the wings,
Who makes life special with the littlest things,
Whenever Im in need of love,
She is there from the heavens above;
Whenever Im in need of a shoulder,
Theres no one as devoted as my mother.
Her presence and love have always been
there,
Everything in her nature is to only care.
With every soft hug and kiss
The world seems more beautiful and blessed.
Im sorry for all the times I caused you pain,
But after these brief storms my love still
remains.
I love you so much,
I will love you foreverI wrote your name on my heart
And it will stay there forever, and ever...
Why Mother is Special

A mother is someone who loves you
Who cares for you in every way
She sits down and listens to
what ever you want to say
She always thinks you are beautiful
Never puts you down
She always has a smile
To wipe away your fear & tear
A mother is someone who believes in you
Always pushes you to go far
Tells you to believe in yourself
No matter who you are
A mother is the one who helps you
For showing the way
For smiling every day.
A mother is like an angel
Although without the wings
She tells you to enjoy
Lifes most smallest things
I really love my mother
She means so much to me
Thats how it always will be
So this day is so special,
Because youre so special too,
Just remember one thing,
That I do love you.
Soroptomist International Lautoka club members celebrating Mothers Day last year with the mothers at the Golden Age Home.
Photos: Sanjay Goundar
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20, 2016
NEWS
Advancing local culinary skills
THE Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand
Institute awarded their third graduate, under

the Fiji based Sustainable Seafood Project,
with his diploma recently.

Ms Jenny Jenkins, General Manager of
LCB New Zealand presented Mr Mohammed

Shameer Khan, with his diploma at a small
graduation ceremony at the Outrigger Fiji
Beach Resort. Mr Khan is a resident chef at the
Outrigger resort.

Speaking at the graduating ceremony
Miss Jenkins said Le Cordon Bleu has a long

history of training chefs and we are proud to
have had the pleasure of having Mohammed
come and train with us to help enhance his
culinary skills in the art of preparing cuisines
using locally sourced seafood.

His three-month training is part of
an exciting project Le Cordon Bleu is part

of, in partnership with WWF and the New
Zealand Aid Programme which is contributing
to
community
empowerment
sustainable
fisheries, responsible seafood sourcing.

The Sustainable Seafood Project is an
Mr Khan (center) with Executive Chef Shailesh Naidu, Robert Oliver (LCB Chef Ambassador), Jenny Jenkins (LCB General Manager)
Sally Bailey(WWF-Pacific). Photo: Supplied
innovative partnership between Le Cordon

Bleu New Zealand Institute, WWF-Pacific,
WWF-New Zealand and the New Zealand Aid
Programme working, to secure food, fisheries
and a sustainable seafood future in Fiji. As part
of the project, Le Cordon Bleu trains, educates
and supports local chefs from partner hotels
in Fiji in working with and handling local fish
species.

WWF-Pacifics
Sustainable
Seafood
Project manager Mr Francis Areki says the

partnership with the Wellington based institute
is something new and innovative for Fiji.

The hospitality industry plays a major
part in this project and what we have observed
churning out more in the near future, and we are
I took the Basic Culinary course which is the
is chefs from hotels in Fiji are not accustomed
appreciative to hotels like Outrigger for agreeing
foundation of all the other advanced course;
to handling and preparing local reef fish species
to work with us in this project and enhancing
where we are taught the basic on how to clean,
and this where LCB comes in.
this journey for seafood sustainability in Fiji,
prepare and handle fish species. Ive even
he adds.
learnt new ways of using fish parts that we
hotels and train them in basic culinary skills
would normally discard here at the hotel.
to enable them to work with our local seafood
Le Cordon Bleu under the project and the
The first two Le Cordon Bleu chef graduates
commodities and more importantly make them
27-yearold graduate said the training was a one
from the project are MsIkinesiPuamau from
aware of the source of the seafood in terms of
in a million experience.
the Denarau based Hilton Resort and Mr
sustainability.
It was an eye opening experience for me and
Mohammed Asif from ShangrilaThe Fijian
something I am glad to be a part of; to be trained
Resort.
They take local chefs from our partner
Mr Khan is the third graduate from LCB
under this project and we are looking forward to
Mr Khan is the third Fiji chef to train at
by world renowned chefs, Mr Khan says.
14 Small & Micro Entrepreneurs to Benefit from FTE 2016

Tourism Fiji aims to raise the bar every
year at the Fijian Tourism Expo (FTE), not
only by bringing in the best buyers and trade
media from around the world to sell destination
Fiji, but by also by assisting ordinary Fijians to
benefit from the tourism industry.
In 2015, Tourism Fiji integrated the
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourisms
(MITT) Fijian Crafted Village into the expo, as
part of the Fiji Made-Buy Fijian Campaign that
was launched by the Fiji Government in 2011.

The Fijian Crafted brand focuses on
empowering Fijian citizens and providing them
with an avenue for income generation. The
brand identifies and benchmarks Fijian quality,
standards, skilled craftsmanship, representing
authentic Fijian crafts, made by Fijian crafters
with Fijian materials.
14 local artisans will be featured at FTE
2016.
FTE 2016 will again have a Fijian

Crafted Village for artisans to showcase their
handicrafts and establish new markets for their
crafts, Tourism Fijis Global Public Relations
Manager, Ms Patricia Mallam says.
We see this partnership heading down a
path of natural progression, which aligns to our
overarching message that FTE 2016 is about
Team Fiji. We fully support this government
initiative to empower our fellow Fijians and
are looking forward to enabling our small and

micro-entrepreneurs to benefit from the tourism
industry, she adds.
MsMallam further adds, FTE is ideal for
building and strengthening partnerships like
nowhere else. It is for anyone serious about
exploring the limitless potential of the Fijian
tourism industry.
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20, 2016
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Dismac Receives Mahindra Vehicles
Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management Hon. Inia Seruiratu receives the keys for the two new Mahindra vehicle.
Photo: Supplied
THE Minister for Agriculture, Rural and officers in relief and recovery efforts currently Tappoo Group of Companies executive from our contact, Indias world renowned car
Maritime Development and National Disaster underway around the country.
director, MahendraTappoo said through its maker, the Mahindra Group, Mr Tappoo said.
Management, Hon. Inia Seruiratu recently I am thankful to the Tappoo Group and various business interests, they had been We understand how critical mobility is in
received two Mahindra vehicles from the Mahindra Group for the timely donation, which reaching out to the affected areas where damage such situations and we hope this assistance will
Tappoo Group of Companies for relief works will assist us in accessing remote and rural has been most prevalent.
help DISMAC with its relief and rehabilitation
by DISMAC.
areas and deliver assistance to those affected by It was during our interaction with DISMAC work.
Minister Seruiratu said the Mahindra Tropical Cyclone Winston, Minister Seruiratu that the critical need for more vehicles became
Scorpio Twin Cabs would assist DISMAC said.
apparent and this prompted us to seek assistance
Government seeks help from accountants
FIJIS accountants have been urged to

help make Fijis economy more resilient by
adopting innovative strategies and business
practices.
The call was made by Attorney-General
and Minster for Finance Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum during a key-note address at the
opening of the Fiji Institute of Accountants
Congress in Denarau recently.
The AG encouraged the private sector
to help widen Fijis economic base by
harnessing the energy and creativity of
younger members in the business community.
70 per cent of our population in under
the age of 40. If we are able to mainstream our
young people into the business community,
we can access innovative ways of thinking
that can lift Fiji from its current designation
as a small and vulnerable developing state,
he said.
The AG pointed to Fijis vulnerability
to climate-related natural disasters as a
HEALTH MINISTRY REMAINS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING TYPHOID
major impediment to greater economic

development. He stressed a need for the
accounting industry to advance their capacity
in the arena of climate finance.
In Fiji, one climatic event can
fundamentally destroy the economy for
decades. Fiji is currently exploring options
to finance climate adaptation measures and
will likely partner with the private sector to
develop the capability to access these funds
from international organisations, he said.
The AG also stressed the important
role that Fijis accountants have in fighting
corruption on the part of their clients and
upholding high ethical standards in the
profession.
The moment you prioritise what is best
for the country and the Fijian people, you can
rid our business community of the corruption
related issues that are holding us back. It is
about being patriotic and doing what is best
for Fiji, he said.
THE Minister for Health and Medical

Services,JoneUsamate and the Minister
for Agriculture and National Disaster
Management Office, Inia Seruiratu met
with the Korovou Medical Health division
staff recently to discuss issues related to the
prevalence of typhoid in the district.
The increase in typhoid has drawn much
attention since the aftermath of severe TC
Winston and the authorities concerned have
been working together to address the issue.
Subdivisional
Medical
Officer
DrIlisapeciLasaro informed the ministers
that 25 confirmed cases of typhoid were
recorded in Korovou this year.
The majority of cases (15) were recorded
in Qelekuro village, and health authorities
have intensified awareness programmes
in the villages in order to prevent it from
spreading further.
DrLasaro said that the medical outreach
team in Korovou has been working closely
with the villages. Their efforts have been
very productive, with almost 70% of the cases

being contained.
We have been conducting meetings
with villages with the help of Church leaders
and elders to discuss proper hygiene and
sanitation, as these practices decrease the risk
of typhoid, said DrLasaro.
Minister Seruiratu suggested that the
medical outreach teams work with mothers
and discuss ways to help prevent diseases.
It is a very effective process to work with
mothers to address typhoid related diseases,
said Minister Seruiratu.
Mr Seruiratu further assured the staff that
the National Disaster Management Office
will be providing more water tanks to be
distributed to the villages for the safe keeping
of water.
Health Minister Jone Usamate thanked
staff for assisting the villages with medical
interventions to minimise the spread of
typhoid.
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INTERNATIONAL SPORTS
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Thierry Henry a fan of Rashford
Source: metro.co.uk
Marcus Rashford
ARSENAL legend Thierry Henry admits

hes a huge fan of Manchester United youngster
Marcus Rashford.
The 18-year-old emerged from Uniteds
academy in February to become one of Louis
van Gaals most important players in the
second half of the season.
The teenager scored twice on his Europa
League debut and followed that up with
another double three days later in a 3-2 win
against Arsenal.
Many are tipping the forward to be a shock
inclusion in Roy Hodgsons England squad
this summer and, though Henry thinks its a

little early for that, hes admitted hes a fan of
the youngster.
First and foremost I would like to say
that Im a big fan of the kid, Henry told Sky
Sports.
I like the way he plays, hes direct, he
thinks about his movement, hes always in the
box.
I think it will do [Rashford] good to have a
tournament with the U21s or U19s or whatever
its going to be. But, I also think, if someone is
injured, is he going to be the next one on the
list? Who knows.
Ranieri: We Go For The Title

Source: Leicester City FC
AFTER Leicester City secured a spot in
next seasons UEFA Champions League group
stages, manager Claudio Ranieri says his side
will now fight to win the Barclays Premier
League title.
The Foxes have the chance to move eight
points clear at the Premier League summit
with a victory over Swansea City at King
Power Stadium on Sunday, with second-placed
Tottenham Hotspur not playing until Monday
evening.
The confirmation of Champions League
group stage football next term secured after
Manchester City drew at Newcastle United
on Tuesday has been labelled as a fantastic
achievement by Ranieri, and now the City
boss has set his sights on winning the Premier
League.
Ranieri said of European qualification:
Were in the Champions League, man. Dilly
ding, dilly dong! Its fantastic, terrific, well
done to everybody the owners, the fans, the
Reynolds
suffers a
second broken
jaw
Source: NRL
SOUTHS coach Michael Maguire says
Adam Reynolds may have suffered a second
broken jaw of the season in a late tackle by
Bronco Adam Blair at Suncorp Stadium.
Brisbane prop Blair was put on report
for a 56th minute tackle off the ball which
was late and high on the Rabbitohs halfback.
Reynolds, playing his second match
since returning from a broken jaw he
suffered in Round 1, gamely played out the
match after a medical assessment as South
Sydney were beaten 30-8.
But more pain could be to come for the
NSW Origin hopeful and the Rabbitohs.
Adam Reynolds may have a broken jaw
he has to get a scan tomorrow, Maguire
said. I cant (say anything about the legality
of Blairs tackle).
But he added: If he has another broken
jaw he collected him in the head, simple as
that.
players, the staff everybody is involved.

Its a great achievement unbelievable.
Now, we go straight away to try to win the title.
Only this remains.
The [Champions League] music is
fantastic! Everybody is happy. Its good
because its a big achievement for Leicester,
for the fans.
Big teams will arrive here with a big
challenge. Its a great achievement and Im
very proud. Im very happy.
Ranieri set his side a target of amassing
79 points at the turn of the year and while
that will certainly be an impressive haul, the
Italian feels they will need more if they wish to
become 2015/16 Premier League champions.
He added: I have 79 points, but thats not
enough. Now we have to fight more now. I
told to my players come on, now is the right
moment to push.
I always believe, Im a positive man. If
Tottenham go over us, congratulations. But I
prefer to stay five points above. If we win the
title, its unbelievable.
Barclays-Player-and-Manager-of-the-Month-for-November 2015, Claudio Ranieri and Jamie

Vardy Barclays-Player-and-Manager-of-the-Month-for-November 2015, Claudio Ranieri and
Jamie Vardy
West Indies players share prize

money
WEST Indies players will share the entire

$1.6 million in prize money for winning
the mens World Twenty20 title as well as a
portion of sponsorship revenue, the head of the
regions cricket board told Reuters.
The offer, however, does not appear to
have mended the rift between the board and the
players, who faced the threat of being replaced
for the tournament over a financial dispute,
before they backed down and accepted the
boards terms.
Captain Darren Sammy said the team had
felt disrespected by the board coming into
the tournament, but the West Indies Cricket
Board (WICB) chief executive Michael
Muirhead told Reuters their relationship had
been repaired.
Well Id like to think it was water under
the bridge before the tournament started,
Muirhead said.
Weve gotten emails, weve gotten calls
(Grenada) Prime Minister (Dr. Keith) Mitchell,
I know what hes trying to do and I really want
to thank him.
He sent a very inspiring email to the team
this morning and Im yet to hear from our own
cricket board. That is very disappointing. The
WICB and president Cameron congratulated
both the mens and womens team Stafanie
Taylors side had earlier beaten Australia to
clinch their maiden title afterwards and
Muirhead said the board should get some
credit. READ: Maiden title should spur
West Indies players celebrate after beating

England
Barclays-Player-and-Manager-of-the-Month-for-November 2015, Claudio Ranieri and Jamie

Vardy Barclays-Player-and-Manager-of-the-Month-for-November 2015, Claudio Ranieri and
Jamie Vardy
womens game in West Indies, says Stafanie
Taylor All I can say is, it wasnt by chance
that this happened, he said.

We put in a lot of preparations and spent
a lot of time in getting both teams ready for this
tournament. I leave it up to you (media) now
to disclose that to the CARICOM officials,
who believe that we may not be doing the job
that we ought to do,
We have a lot more to do and we will just
have to intensify those efforts to make sure that

those plans are institutionalised and rolled out
across the region so we have the production
of good players through the systems we are
putting in place.
West Indies beat England to claim the
Twenty20 title.
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Kenya eyes Olympic 7s success
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Source: Africanews
WITH Kenyas famed track and field
team still unsure whether it will be allowed to
compete at the Rio Olympics, an unlikely new
medal prospect has emerged for the African
nation their mens sevens rugby outfit.
Hardly a world power in the 15-a-side
game, Kenya has suddenly popped up as a
genuine medal contender in sevens, which
will be played in Rio as rugby returns to the
Olympics after a 92-year hiatus.
Currently ranked seventh in the world,
ahead of traditional heavyweights including
England and France, Kenya served notice
of their intentions for Rio by winning the
Singapore leg of the sevens world series,
beating Fiji in Sundays final.
It was Kenyas first tournament win in
a world series event after they had made two
previous finals, in Australia in 2009 and New
Zealand in 2013, and it could not have come
at a better time with the Olympics just four
months away and the countrys athletics team
under a doping cloud.
For our players, this win will give them
huge amounts of self-belief, Kenyan coach
Benjamin Ayimba said.
Weve always had the potential, but
knowing now that we can beat the best will give
us even more confidence for success in future
tournaments. This will make us an even better
and more dangerous team to play against.
As Kenyas players celebrated their win with
a gospel song and impromptu jig at Singapores
National Stadium, their victory lit up rugbys
social media sites, with even Kenyan President
Uhuru Kenyatta tweeting his congratulations to
the underdog team.
Their emergence is well-timed for Kenya,
with the countrys track and field team facing
the possibility of being banned from Rio unless
it passes a new anti-doping law following a
string of positive tests.
Kenya has only ever won medals in two
different sports at the Olympics: athletics and
boxing. Of the 25 gold medals Kenya has won,
24 have been in track and field. But the rugby
The Kenya 7s team with the Singapore 7s trophy as they arrive back home.
sevens team is hoping to change that.
We hope it inspires the kids to play rugby
and it just gives them a lot more heroes to look
up to so, for us, its a major milestone, Ayimba
said.
The target for Rio is always to win.
Kenya already has some budding heroes in its
ranks, none more so than Collins Injera, the
29-year-old speedster who ranks second on the
all-time sevens try-scoring lists.
Injera kicked a 40-metre penalty after the
siren to clinch a 15-12 win over Argentina in
the semi-finals, then scored two of his teams
six tries in the 30-7 rout of Fiji in the final.
Like most of the top Kenyan rugby players,
Injera grew up running and playing football

before switching to rugby in his early teens. The
son of a professor, he made his international
debut a decade ago and has been scoring tries at
a regular frequency, though he is more widely
known for what he once did after one of his
touchdowns.
At the London Sevens last year, Injera
celebrated his 200th try by pulling a marker
pen from his socks and scrawling his name on
a television camera, as tennis players often do.
Unaware that the cameras need a protective
covering, he unwittingly ruined a lens valued at
about 60,000 pounds (US$86,000).
His try-scoring celebrations have been
more subdued since then and even as he closes

in on the all-time record, his only thoughts are
on winning in Rio, where Kenya have already
qualified for both the mens and womens
tournaments.
Kenyan rugby has come a long way, its
such an amazing thing, Injera said.
Everyone is working towards the Olympics
so for us, (winning in Singapore) was a very big
step.
Rugby is really developing in Kenya.
Were putting new systems into the junior levels
to help build up the game and now that weve
won a final, more people will start following
us.
Fiji FA Media (Avikash Chand)
and to be there during the draw was a dream

come true for me, the former Ba coach said.
It was a great experience to be in between
the giants of football, Dutt said.
Dutt said he had an opportunity to meet
Ronaldinho who picked Fijis name in Group
C during the draw.
It was great to see one of worlds best
footballer holding Fijis name in his hand.
Mens Olympic Football Tournament Rio
2016 Pool
Fiji to face Korea in first Olympic match

THE Vodafone Fiji Olympic team will
begin its campaign against Korea Republic
in the Olympic Football Tournament 2016 on
August 4 at Fonte Nova Arena in Slavador,
Bahia, Brazil.
The Frank Farina-coached side is drawn in
Pool C with Korea, Mexico and Germany.
Fiji plays its second match against Mexico
on August 7 while the final match against
Germany will be on August 10 at Mineirao
Velo Horizonte.
National assistant coach Yogendra Dutt
represented Fiji Football during the draws last
week.
He said it was a great experience for him to
witness the draws.
This was something I never dreamt about
Group A: Brazil, South Africa, Iraq, Denmark;

Group B: Sweden, Colombia, Nigeria, Japan;
Group C: Fiji, Korea Republic, Mexico,
Germany; Group D: Honduras, Algeria,
Portugal, Argentina.
Setareki Hughes shields the ball from a Germany player during the FIFA U20 World Cup in New
Zealand last year
FIJI FA Media
The Dreketi Sydney Football Club based
in Australia donated household items to the
victims of Tropical Cyclone Winston around
the Western Division.
Club president Bhupesh Prasad Bobby said
they were hurt by the images and news in the
media which united the team to assist those
disadvantaged back at home.
We were following the news daily and saw
the devastation caused by TC Winston which
prompted us to raise funds for assistance, the
Sydney-based club here to help

former Rakiraki resident said
Bobby said Fiji is their motherland and
they couldnt bear to see people suffering.
We organised a dance night and were
fortunate to sell out all the tickets. With the
support of players, officials and some donors,
we managed to assist some people here.
We cannot help everyone but we assisted
the ones who were really in need in Rakiraki,
Ba and Tavua, he added.
Bobby said they also stopped by the house of
Ba defender, Alvin Singh, who used to play for
a club in Australia and saw some damages to
his home.
However, Singh suggested that all help be
diverted to those who needed assisted more
than him.
The president said one of his players
family home was also severely damaged and
they also helped him as a team.
Our player Azil Mohammeds family
house was damaged a lot. To assist, we played
a tournament there and won. The full prize
money was handed to him to assist his family.
Bobby said while some players were not
granted leave but their spouses accompanied
the club coach Arif Azam and Captain Kartik

Singh.
Meanwhile, Bobby who also leads the
Vatukoula Sanatan Sydney Football side said
he will be back in the country soon as part of
his Sanatan team.
Our Vatukoula Sanatan team also did some
fundraising here as well and will be building a
house for someone in Rakiraki.
We will be back in week time and the
construction work will start soon, he said.
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Five things we learnt in Hong Kong and Singapore
Fiji 7s pivot Vatemo Ravouvou with his family members who were in numbers to greet the
national side back from Hong Kong and Singapore 7s
Source: worldrugby.com
WHAT did we learn from the seventh and eight
rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens
Series, we take a look at five key points.
KENYAS DAY FINALLY ARRIVED...
How can we not start with these guys? What
a moment to witness their first-ever Cup title
in their 115th tournament. Hats off to the all
involved, its been a long time coming but it
is a fantastic achievement and one that was
well deserved. Benjamin Ayimba has brought
Kenya back into the mix after a disappointing
last season, and has made the Olympics even
harder to predict than ever before!
Maika Kasami
SEVENS IS ALREADY
OLYMPIC GOLD
STRIKING
Onto the Olympics and what we saw in

Singapore and Hong Kong was the fact that
rugby sevens, its players, and all involved are
already at Olympic standards on and off the
pitch. These are the stars of the Olympics, and
the next generation of idols for many watching
on around the world come August. We hope
Rio is ready!
SAMOA FIRM FAVOURITES FOR RIO
In June the last place in the mens tournament
for Rio will be decided. Three core teams
Samoa, Canada and Russia will go up
against 13 other regional qualifiers including
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Masivesi Dakuwaqa greeted by family and friends at Nadi International Airport.

Photo- Fiji SUN.
Zimbabwe, Chile and Germany. Having beaten
both Fiji and New Zealand in Singapore,
Samoa could be finding form just at the right
time to secure their place in Rio.
TRANSITION TO #RUGBY7S IS NOT
EASY!
Weve said it before with the likes of Sonny
Bill Williams, Quade Cooper and others, but
this weekend we saw Nate Ebner return to the
USA Sevens side. Hes played before but never
on the series and, having headed off to NFL
where he won the Super Bowl with the Patriots
last year, Ebner has returned with one eye on
Rio. It was quite the welcome back into the
sport from Frances Virimi Vakatawa.
THE BEST DOUBLE HEADER?

Of all the double headers this season, Hong
Kong and Singapore could possibly be the
best! A sell-out Hong Kong, and over 45,000
in Singapores return to the series after 10
years, many fans will be thinking both could
be worth a trip with them being so close next
season! Great rugby and a party atmosphere
at both, with stars such as The Hoff and Pete
Tong providing extra entertainment. Singapore
also impressed on its return to the series and
the National Stadium was a perfect venue.
Were now all excited for the final two events
in Paris and London with a series finale to end
all series finales!
Suva, Nadi back to domestic duties
AFTER their unsuccessful attempt at the

Oceania Champions League in Auckland,
New Zealand, Nadi and Suva are set to resume
participation in the domestic competition
beginning with the Vodafone National Football
League.
Both the Jetsetters and the Capital City
side recorded a win each from three group
matches respectively to bow out of the regional
competition.
Both camps would agree that the level of
competition in the O-League is far superior
compared to Fiji soccer and a lot needs to be
done in order to match other Island nations.
However, the two teams may have gained
knowledge and experience from playing
against semi-professional and professional
players and it would only be appropriate if
they adhere to the lessons learnt and come
back stronger and better in future challenges
and attempts in such high profile competition.
Meanwhile, Lautoka earned its first points in
the National League following its 2-0 win over
Nadroga at Prince Charles Park. Striker Valerio
Nawatu has scored two from two appearances
and is surely one of Coach Johnny Williams
reliable front man. The other goal for the Blues
was scored by young Mohd Shazil Ali.
Speaking to Fiji FA media, Williams said
his side now has the mindset to fight for the
win in every game.
We have started to fight for the win as I
think its been long coming for Lautoka.
We still not there yet as we getting into the
shape but I believe we will do better in our next
game.
Finishing needs improvement and fitness
Suva soccer team after a short break will feature in the VPL and the upcoming Vodafone Fiji
FACT. Photo- Sanjay Goundar.
as the players were on a long break after the
cyclone, said Williams.
In its third outing, the Sugar City side edged
the national FFA regional academy in a buildup match 2-1 at the Ba Football Academy. The
latter side national will be featuring weekly in
the national league with no points offered to
either side.
Fiji FA vice president and National League
Board chairman Yogeshwar Singh said there
has been lot of disruption on Vodafone Premier
League but they we are looking for options to
complete the league on time.
We have lots of delays in the league but
we will look at best option to reschedule the
matches, said Singh.
Week 1 result: Labasa 6-0 Dreketi, Lautoka
1-3 Ba, Nadi 2-0 Nadroga, Rewa 1-2 Suva.

Week 2: Suva 6-2 Dreketi.
Week 3: Lautoka 2-0 Nadroga
3-goals: Rusiate Matarerega (Suva).
2-goals: Gabriel Matanisiga (Labasa), Nickel
Chand (Suva) Valerio Nawatu (Lautoka).
1-goal: Ashneel Raju (Labasa), Christopher
Wasasala (Labasa), Pita Bolaitoga (Labasa),
Ravinesh Karan Singh (Labasa), Napolioni
Qasevakatini (Nadi), Waisake Tabucavu
(Nadi), Iosefo Verevou (Rewa), Narendra Rao
Junior (Ba), Malakai Tiwa (Ba), Avinesh Waran
Suwamy (Ba), Sakaraia Naisua (Suva), Sahil
Dave (Suva), Apisalome Turuva (Dreketi),
Mohammed Shazil Ali (Lautoka).
Own goal: Sakaraia Naisua (Suva).
Samuela Drudru while playing for Nadi

during the Pillay Garments CvC.
Photo- Sanjay Goundar.
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Allen holds aloft Lautoka Open title
MAIKA KASAMI
NATIONAL team golfer Olaf Allen Junior took out the 80th Tiffanys of Canada Lautoka Open Golf Championship
after beating fellow national reps Anuresh Chandra and Asish Kumar to claim top honours.
Allen recorded 105 to win by a single shot.
The Suva based Allen had first tasted success back in 2002.
For the records on the honours board, this was his second LGC Open title.
Top favourites in Roneel Prakash, Zabir Ali and defending champion James Krishna all failed to match Allen.
Allen said he was proud to win again at the Golf Link course after as many years.
For me this course, fairways and greens was the best ever and Im happy to take the title away from Lautoka.
The young Rizwan Hussein won the B-grade with sponsor Mahendra Gopal claiming the C-grade title.
Chairman of Trustees Raymond Singh heaped praises on Gopal and his family for providing such a lucrative sponsorship
with over 50-major prizes together with the sponsors T-shirts and lunch.
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all the way from Toronto, Canada, added Singh. Photo- Fiji SUN.
National Teams all have

Insurance Covers
Source: FRU Media
THE Fiji Rugby Union would like to reiterate that all the Fiji Rugby
Union Teams both in the Sevens and in the Fifteens Code that participate
in any World Rugby sanctioned Tournaments are covered by the Travel
and on Field Medical Insurance policy which is a mandatory requirement
from World Rugby to allow for participation. The insurance policy cover
includes coverage for all contracted and non-contracted players of any
Fiji Team including the National under 20 Team.
Vodafone Fiji 7s player, Savenaca Rawaca was injured during the
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by the FRU insurance cover
which include
any form of treatment or
surgery required anywhere in the World.
In the case of Savenaca Rawaca, upon returning to Fiji and following
his medical assessments, Rawacas initial treatment plan diagnosed by
his Physician who advised him to continue treatment as an outpatient in
the Outpatients Department at the Suva Private Hospital which FRU had
facilitated.
We acknowledge the assistance provided by the Fijian Teachers
Association; however, as the Employer for Rawaca, FRU is deeply
concerned since Rawaca had accepted the offer of assistance in good
faith not knowing that FTA would turn their offer of assistance into a
cheap publicity stunt compromising the provisions of his employment
contract with the FRU.
The FRU had received calls from Rawaca in relation to his concerns
about the media being involved and FRU had tried to intervene but the
matter had already been covered by the Media.
FRU is calling on those intending to assist our National Rugby
Representatives in a similar circumstance to contact FRU to avoid
similar situations.
Raymond Singh (left) with Mahend Gopal.
Fiji 7s reps Alivereti Veitokani, Semi Kunatani, Amenoni Nasilasila and

Waisale Serevi in Singapore.
Photo: Supplied.
Auckland City
through to CWC
The Guyana Hawks team members pose for a photo shoot.
Maika Kasami
AUCKLAND City Football Club turned the tables on Wellington
FC 3-0 when it mattered recording its sixth successive win in the
Oceania Champions League final.
Wellington had beaten City in the domestic final, but a goal from
Micah Leaalafa two-minutes into the match ensured there was not
going to be a repeat of their earlier meeting.
Solomon Islander Leaalafa scored again with less than
10-minutes to play, the third for City to seal the match after Clayton
Lewis had made it 2-0 on the 67th minute.
Fijis representative Nadi and Suva bowed out in the pool stages
after recording a win and two losses respectively.
The win means City are the first team to book a spot in the FIFA
Club World Cup which will be held in Japan in December.
Barcelona
FC took out the 2015 CWC title beating Argentine side
Mahend Gopal (middle) with Narend Gopal (left) & Sanjay Gopal.
River Plate 3-0 in the final.
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Stallions go down in opener
The Lautoka Rugby Union team that played Namosi in Week 1 of the Skipper Cup at Nadovu
Park. Photos- Fiji SUN.
Maika Kasami
NAITASIRI, Suva, Northland, Nadi and
Namosi came away with wins in Week 1 of the
Skipper Cup competition.
Naitasiri downed defending champions
Nadroga 28-22 to make a perfect start at
Lawaqa Park in a Friday night match.
The Highlanders have in recent years
recorded first up wins against the Stallions in
the Lions den and the result came as no surprise.
Nadroga have on a number of occassions gone
on to win the competition after failing to leap
over the first hurdle.
They are sure going to bounce back and

their second opponent is expected to bear the
full brunt of the first up loss.
Capital City side Suva put on a brave display to
see off Tavua 45-20 at Garvey Park.
The sky blues are one of the top contenders
for the cup and have made their intentions
known.
Northland picked up their first win of the
season from first outing and is sure to build on
the momentum.
Nadi, disappointed last year bowing out to
Namosi in the semifinal after powering through
the preliminary rounds with a dominant
Line out battle in the match between Lautoka and Namosi in the Skipper Cup.
display tamed Tailevu with a big 34-3 win at
Prince Charles Park. Tailevu, lucky to have not
featured in the promotion relegation began the
season from where they left off last season. It
seems another uphill battle from the word go
for the greens and they need to put their acts
together now rather than later.
Mouth-watering Day 1 clashes in Paris
Jasa Veremalua with close family members in Nadi.
Maika Kasami
SOUTH Africa versus England and
Argentina v United States are two of the big
clashes that has been set up on Day 1 of the
HSBC World Sevens series Paris 7s, the ninth
and penultimate round at the Stade Jean Bouin.
History makers Kenya, the Singapore 7s
champions will kick of proceedings in Pool A
against Portugal.
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team begin their
European campaign with Scotland first up at
5-44am on Saturday, May 14 (Fiji Time).
The Ben Ryan coached side then face
Wales at 9-14pm on the same day before
tackling rivals Samoa in what is expected to be
the pool decider at 12-47am on Sunday, May
15.
Barring any upsets, the national side who

are in Pool B will play the runner-up of Pool
C which is expected to be either South Africa,
Australia or England.
And if the series leaders does finish second
best from its pool, they will still face one of
the trio depending on their final status at the
completion of the pool rounds.
After eight tournaments, Fiji and New
Zealand have won three each, while South
Africa and Kenya taking out one each.
Standings: Fiji-147, South Africa- 139,
NZ-135, Australia- 115, USA-95.
Pool A: Kenya, NZ, Portugal, Russia; Pool
B: Fiji, Samoa, Scotland, Wales; Pool C: South
Africa, Australia, England, Brazil; Pool D:
Argentina, France, USA, Canada.
Meanwhile, Malolo will feature in the elite

competition after a convincing 33-3 win over
Ovalau in the Promotion Relegation match at
Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori.
The result ended the old Capital sides
reign with the big boys as they will now feature
in the minor division.
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Replicating
Olympic
feeling
Maika Kasami
THE Hong Kong and Singapore 7s
tournaments has been described as the toughest
so far for the Vodafone Fiji sevens team.
Coach Ben Ryan told world rugby that the
national side was really put into pressure in the
last two tournaments which is what they should
expect at the Olympics in Rio.
The national side won all their six games
at Happy Valley but lost twice at the National
Stadium in Singapore, going down to Samoa
(14-28) in the opener and allowing Kenya to
create history losing in the final 7-30.
Ryan said they had to play their get out of
jail card early on.
In Hong Kong against Canada and Kenya
we were put under pressure. That is why sevens
is so good, teams put you under pressure and
with limited time you try to decide the game
on your last play. I hope it continues to be like
that, said Ryan.
You have to have a number of ingredients
right. You have to be fit on purpose. You have
to have clarity on your top two-inch (head) and
we have to make sure we stick to our game
plan and work your plan and trust the ability of
everyone.
Adding on to that we have last plays where
we cannot afford to knock-on or get the ball
turned over, we have to get forward and do all
Sports
Vodafone Fiji 7s rep Jerry Tuwai flanked by adorable female fans after arriving back into the country following the completion of the Asia leg of
the world sevens series.
Photo- Fiji SUN- Waisea Nasokia.
the things right when it matters, the English
man added.
He said teams have their own style of play
and they have decided they are going to stick
to their own style which is playing a high risk
game.
Its certainly a risk if you make a mistake
but we are going to take risk and move forward.

Meanwhile, Ryan said players getting injured
now and are ruled out for a month or two could
be left out of the Olympics team.
You put yourself at risk if you are out for
one or two months.There are 20 players fighting
for 12 slots, but we are close, I mean I wanted
a local based squad, we are almost there.I think

there are five overseas boys that we are going
to give a run out to, they are world class players
and if they show the appetite, the ability, then
we will be full on for the eight to nine weeks of
preparation for the Olympics.
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