The Management & Staff of CITY STAR wishes all our Muslim brothers and

sisters a blessed month of Ramadhan

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Pacific TAFEs massive growth

Sanjay Goundar

Courses offered through Univer-

sity of the South Pacifics Pacific
Technical and Further Education
(TAFE) centre is becoming very
popular among the working class
students in Fiji and other regional
countries.
Speaking at the recent launch of
Pacific TAFEs two cohort based
programs in Lautoka, Pacific TAFE
Director Hasmukh Lal revealed
that they are becoming the fastest
growing section of USP with over
300 staff and 8000 students.
Mr Lal informed that this major
growth will see the opening of a
new Pacific TAFEs $1.1 million
tourism and hospitality training
centre in Nadi soon.
He revealed that under the ambit
of USP Lautoka campus this new
centre will provide all the neces-
sary training in tourism and hospi-
tality sector
We will be offering commercial
cookery, culinary, hospitality, pas-
try and tour guiding courses from Director Pacific TAFE Hasmukh Lal (right) with the gold medalist in the Professional Diploma in Business
second semester of this year. Management program Nishant Singh. Photo: Sanjay Goundar
Also with the rapid growth of
After this launch of the Pro- able to attain certification with Singh revealed that after gradu-
USP Lautoka campus all Pacific
fessional Diploma in Business short courses up to a pre degree or ating from USP he managed a se-
TAFE courses will now be pro-
Management and Certificate III sub degree program to easily enter cure a lucrative job as a Business
vided from a new venue at Vitogo
in Childhood Education and Care the job market. Development Manager at Ashab-
Parade.
Mr Lal informed that with Pacific Meanwhile, gold medalist in the hai Group of Companies.
At our Labasa campus 70 per-
TAFE they are now becoming Professional Diploma in Business This year long Diploma pro-
cent of the USP students are en-
more responsive to the labour mar- Management program Nishant Sin- gram through Pacific TAFE has
rolled through Pacific TAFE. Fur-
ket demand. gh informed that studying through enabled me to secure an employ-
thermore in Solomon Islands out
He highlighted that under the co- the Pacific TAFE program at USP ment which I always desired, he
of the 6000 USP students 4000 are
hort based delivery students are Lautoka campus paved a new path- informed.
enrolled in Pacific TAFE courses.
way in his working career.
02 NEWS MAY 25, 2017

Guides for character development

Participants at the Vuda Angels cluster Girl Guides Rally at Saru MGM School on May 19. Photo: Sanjay Goundar

Zareena Bi
Life skills and character development with positive mor-
al values are the most important aspects of Girl Guides and
Brownies and the fact that guiding activities is now an impor-
tant part of the school curriculum in the country has positive
overtones.
Speaking at the Vuda Angels cluster Girl Guides Rally at
Saru MGM School on May 19 chief guest and acting Head
Teacher of the host school Mrs Renuka Rao expressed great
admiration for the emphasis that Girl Guides and Brownies
place on the character development, leadership development
and life-long learning.
This positive engagement with the community will posi-
tively impact not only the community but the country and the
world at large.
I take this opportunity of expressing my appreciation to the
teachers who have trained themselves to be the leaders, and
have been taking out their time to train the young minds.
The chief Guest also encouraged the young students to use
the opportunity to make friends, share knowledge and learn
useful skills that would help them live independent lives in
future.
The District Commissioner of Vuda Angels Girl Guides As-
sociation Mrs Swanam Chand thanked the Girl Guides Na-
tional Trainer Teresia Ligaiviu for availing herself for the rally
despite being based in Suva.
She added that she is happy with the turnout as eight out of
the nine schools in the cluster attended the rally.
Meanwhile the activities were as follows; Zumba coordinat-
ed by Dreketi Sangam and Gurukul Primary, Child safety by
Soroptimist International Lautoka Club, songs by Saru MGM,
Ceremonial by Vuda District, First Aid by Viseisei Primary
and Shri Ram Govind and Knotting by Lomolomo Public.

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04 LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL NEWS MAY 25, 2017

Aquatic Centre to boost health

Students of various schools in Lautoka with Local Government Minister Praveen Bala after the ground Local Government Minister Praveen Bala conducting the ground breaking cer-
breaking ceremony of the new aquatic centre in Lautoka emony of the new aquatic centre in Lautoka. Photo: Maika Kasami

Zareena Bi
Swimming is generally recommended as a
way of keeping fit and healthy and we trust
that the new aquatic centre will attract people
from all over Lautoka and the greater Western
Division not only for recreational and leisure
activities but also to keep them fit, healthy and
lively.
These sentiments were echoed by the Min-
ister for Local Government, Housing and
Environment Praveen Kumar Bala while of-
ficiating the ground breaking ceremony for
the Lautoka Aquatic Centre on May 4 at the
Lautoka Botanical Garden.
The Minister stressed on the devastating ef-
fects of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
in the country and said that while the stake-
holders are committed in their efforts in com-
bating NCDs he hopes that the opening of the
new aquatic Centre will contribute immensely
to the health and well-being of the people.
He added that apart from the health advan-
tages this investment is also expected to en-
hance basic swimming skills to encounter the
high drowning rate in the country.
Between the year 2005 and 2015, a total
of 482 cases of drowning was recorded in our
country and sadly 25% of these were children
below the age of 10.
Many of those who drowned did not have
basic swimming skills and if this project will
help save lives from drowning, the investment
is worth it all.
To ensure that our children acquire ba-
sic swimming skills and the Government is
encouraging schools to take up swimming
classes and for Lautoka schools you cannot
ask for any better venue for your training than
the new Aquatic Centre which is also ideally
located as it is surrounded by schools.
Mr Bala also informed that the new Aquatic
Centre underpins the Governments commit-
ment to provide better services, facilities and
infrastructure for all Fijian citizens.
Lautoka is Fijis second city and plays a
very crucial role in the development of our
nation, it is only fitting that the people of Lau-
toka also enjoy modern facilities such as this
new Aquatic centre.
The project is estimated to cost around
$7.3 million and will take approximately 12
months to be completed.

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MAY 25, 2017

LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL

DOG TRAPPING EXERCISE

forming and Lautoka City Council wishes to advice the residents that dog
trapping exercise is being carried out.

Illegal Devel
The pet owners are hereby notified that you are to confine your
pets within the compound and necessary license is obtained from
the Ministry of Agricultureas per the Provisions of Dogs Act Cap
168.

opments
Also pet owners to note if your pets are on the street despite
having a license they will be trapped.

The license doesnt mean that the pet is allowed to move freely on
the streets.

The Lautoka City Council has noted with concern that there are increasing number of non- The owners can claim their trapped dogs from the Council upon
conforming and illegal development taking place within the city residential areas.
Ratepayers that advised to ensure that all the developments are in compliance with councils
payment of $22.00 and obtain dog license from Ministry of
requirement and building permits are obtained prior to the construction. Illegal building devel- Agriculture at $13.20 before it is released from the pound at
opments which does not conform to the yard clearance requirement under the Town Planning Vunato Landfill Site.
Scheme General Provisions contributes to the ventilation and lighting problems together with
the privacy of the adjoining neighbours.
Furthermore, ratepayers are requested to refrain from carrying out industrial operations Take pride in your city and join hands with the council in
namely mechanical, panel beating with spray painting of motor vehicles, black smith and other combating the stray dog problems.
such operations from residential premises. Such developments are prohibited from the residen-
tial premises as it has detrimental effect on the normal enjoyment of peace and amenities of

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surrounding inhabitants.
The Council will not hesitate in issuing notices for not abiding to the laws and regulations

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06 NEWS MAY 25, 2017

EDITORIAL COMMENT A thought for special mothers

Chiefs, Crusaders bring economic benefits
The staging of the second Super Rugby fixture in Fiji ce-
ments the prospect of the match now annually being held in
the country.
The government of the day beginning last year contributed
$2.3million to cover team costs, accommodation and local
travel costs.
And the two-top teams from the New Zealand Conference,
the Gallagher Chiefs and the BNZ Crusaders loved every bit of
it coming out of their comfort zones.
In-fact the Chiefs who we should be thankful to in bringing
their home match from Hamilton to the ANZ Stadium in Suva.
The head of government, Voreqe Bainimarama had said rug-
by was a major part of Fijian life and national unity as seen
during the two matches so far a record crowd of close to 17,000
converging to the Laucala Bowl to witness for themselves top
class rugby.
He said Fiji was only one of eight nations to have hosted the
competition and the first small island state to do so, meaning it
was a major feat for the Pacific.
We love our rugby and that is why we want it played here in
Fiji, Bainimarama said.
The match has the potential to be seen by as many as half a
billion people and Govt says the direct benefits have been esti-
mated to be in excess of $19million.
SANZAR the body charged with running the Super Rugby
Golden Age Home mothers with SI Lautoka members and wellwishers celebrating Mothers Day in Natabua Lautoka.
competition engaged Fiji Airways to fly the players in from
Photo: Sanjay Goundar
New Zealand while Sky New Zealand covered the match
which was broadcasted to 154 countries with over 200million
house-holds. Zareena Bi bers provided morning tea refreshments, gifts and spent time
listening to their memories.
Bainimarama said Fiji had the facilities, capacity and passion
Mothers Day which is celebrated on the second Sunday More than the gifts, it is the time spent by visitors at the
to do it again.
in May is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, home which is most appreciated by the residents as it pro-
Meanwhile, winning coach Scott Robertson ordered to bring
as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of vides them with a diversion from their normal everyday rou-
the kava boys when his side turned the table on the host this
mothers in society. tine.
time around winning 31-24.
We have come a long way from the era when the tradi- One of the residents at the Home Laisa Tubevu thanked the
Nothing a bit of kava wont fix.
tional role of Mothers in the society was only as home mak- SI Lautoka members for not forgetting them on this special
Oh, look, you know, recovery... we might see how we go,
ers as now mothers have their own careers together with the day.
weve got an eight-day turnaround.
responsibility of looking after their home. We feel appreciated when we have this kind of acknowl-
But, look, one thing I want to do is the boys to enjoy each
On this day children try their best to please their mothers edgement as we have also contributed to our homes and com-
others company, and be responsible, and kava might be a way
by making them relax, buying them gifts, cooking for them munities when we were able to.
of doing that, Robertson suggested.
or taking them out for lunch or dinner. It is a fact that we miss our families very much on these
This day also has a sad significance for some less fortunate special occasions but we are all family here and try to look
Maika Kasami
mothers who have been left by their families at aged homes after each other.
Editor.
as they wait in vain for their families to visit them. Meanwhile, the residents were visited by a constant flow
For the Soroptimist International Lautoka club it has be- of well wishers on Mothers Day which kept them busy until
come a tradition to celebrate this day with the mothers of the evening.
Golden Age Home (GAH) and this year again the club mem-
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LAUTOKA Strength and growth come only
through continuous effort and strug-
gle. -Napoleon Hill
POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 4230, It has been said that hard work pays off
and struggles make success sweeter.
Lautoka As CITY STAR turns seven this month
without missing out on any monthly
publications in the previous years it is
an indication that the paper is here to
stay.
Printed by: Universal Print The humble beginnings of this news-
paper through dreams and aspirations
of its Publisher Sanjay Goundar and
CITY STAR - THE COMMUNITY
Editor Maika Kasami has today risen
to heights of popularity amongst the
schools, business houses, communities
and the online local and international
readers.
It is never an easy task to venture into
the unknown and give life to a new idea
but it is usually these types of achieve-
ments that gives the greatest satisfac-
tion.
These seven years have not been a
totally smooth ride for the paper as it
has been affected every time a natural
disaster occurs and we experienced the
worst with TC Winston last year but the
support from its valued customers has
NEWSPAPER FROM LAUTOKA
seen it through.
The paper has now become a popular
reference point for student projects as
well as the positive reporting of com-
munity work carried out by non-gov-
ernmental organizations, institutes and
business houses has added to its cred-
ibility.
The paper was initially established
to provide information regarding the
positive points of our communities
and businesses and while this has been
achieved it is also the up to date sports
coverage that has raised its popularity
more.
 MAY 25, 2017
Lautokas new Aquatic Centre
Architectural design of the new Lautoka Aquatic Centre at Lautoka City Councils Botanical Garden by Balgo-
vind & Associates.
Lautoka Aquatic Centre was the
brainchild of Fiji First. The party en-
visioned the idea to give the city of
Lautoka a recreational facility that
will not only provide the residents
with a leisure time activity but will
ensure the long term benefits of the
Centre to the health and wellbeing
of residents of Lautoka. The Aquatic
Centre will have three swimming
pools which will be for kids, learn-
ers and a fully fledged competi-
tion pool. Apart from the pools, the
Centre will have two sets of change
rooms, a first aid room and an eat-
ing area. The location of the Aquatic
Centre is right in the hub of Lau-
tokas recreational activities, it is in
the Botanical Gardens in close prox-
imity to the Childrens Park and the
most used sidewalks for walking
and jogging. It is accessible by pub-
lic transport as well as private vehi-
cles, thus can be equally accessible
to rural and urban residents.
The Need for Lautoka Aquatic
Centre
According to the Ministry of
Health and Medical Services Non
Communicable Disease Strategic
Plan 2015-2019, Non Communic
Balgovind and Associates Director Ashok Balgovind (middle) with Minister for Local Government Praveen Bala
at the ground breaking ceremony of the new aquatic centre.
able Diseases (NCD) like Ischem-
ic Heart Disease, Diabetes Mellitus
and Cerebrovascular Disease are the
leading causes of mortality in Fiji
leading to premature deaths. This
Strategic Plan has set goals and tar-
gets to be achieved by 2019. One
of their goals and targets include
increasing the prevalence of physi-
cal activity. The Ministry of Health
and Medical Services in partnership
with the World Health Organisation
encourages community and reha-
bilitations services to help in the
prevention and control of NCDs and
ensuring services are accessible and
of affordable quality. (Healthgovfj,
2017)
Lautoka Aquatic Centre will
be one initiative by Lautoka City
Council to provide the commu-
nity with a safe place to come and
indulge in physical activity in the
form of swimming for its residents.
It will play its part in assisting the
current Health Ministry to meet its
goals.
The report (Healthgovfj, 2017),
goes on to state that its immediate
goals are to reduce the prevalence of
insufficiently physically active ado-
lescents by 5% by 2019. It also
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SUPPLEMENT
goes on to state that Ministry of
Education will provide guidance to
all schools and educational estab-
lishments in the provision of safe
places and opportunities for active
play. Lautoka Aquatic Centre can
be an exemplary example of such an
establishment. The centre will have
a secure and safe environment for
teenagers and adults alike to come
and take advantage of the services
of the Aquatic Centre. The provision
of the Centre will ensure children do
not fall victims to unsafe practises
such as swimming in flooded drains
and creeks.
Furthermore, the Fiji Ministry of
Health and Fiji Bureau of Statistics
(FBOS) reported that in 2014 alone,
47 people drowned in Fiji with over
50% of the victims being under the
age of 25. Fiji Swimming in part-
nership with Australian Aid, Swim-
ming Australia, Oceania Swimming
Association, Ministry of Education
and Ministry of Youth and Sports
started Lets Swim program to ad-
dress water safety prevention. With
the encouragement of local govern-
ment, especially the Ministry of
Youth and Sports and Ministry of
Education, Fiji Swimming has
Photo: Maika Kasami being low impact meaning the abil-
begun working with pilot schools
to increase access to water safety
knowledge. On the 6th March 2017,
4 schools targeting Year 1-3stu-
dents started the pilot programme.
The following week the schools
increased to 6 then the following
week increased to 7 schools. (Sport-
stgcom, 2017)
With the establishment of Lauto-
ka Aquatic Centre, this types of pilot
programmes can reach more schools
and students in the West. The loca-
tion of the Aquatic Centre is with-
in walking distance to 7 primary
schools and at least 4 secondary
schools. The neighboring schools
will have access with transportation.
Schools in the West can be part of
the pilot programmes and benefit
from the initiative.
Fighting the increase of NCDs
and issues such as drowning should
be a collective effort and communi-
ty responsibility. The Lautoka City
Council envisioned an Aquatic Cen-
tre to ensure the residents of Lau-
toka and the neighbouring towns as
well could have access to a facility
which could become a place where
The architectural mastermind behind the new Lautoka Aquatic Centre
Rohitash Balgovind
people including adolescents can
meet and take part in physical ac-
tivities as opposed to sitting at home
with their smart devices and head-
phones attached. Such initiatives
will encourage youths to indulge
in swimming and be empowered
to maintain their health and fitness.
The location of the Centre in the
botanical gardens will ensure yoga
enthusiasts and park users have a
place to come and wind down and
the kiosk at the Centre will become
a thriving meeting place to foster
social and cultural interactions. To
some, the question remains as to
how frolicking in a pool can be so
important. Research by Aston Uni-
versity shows that swimming has
benefits which include swimming
07
ity to work the body without high
impact to the bones and muscles,
increased muscle tone and strength,
improved flexibility, healthier heart
and weight control. What makes
swimming even more beneficial is
that it is an excellent way to exercise
for any age and ability. (Astonacuk,
2017)
The establishment of Lautoka
Aquatic Centre will bring the peo-
ple of Lautoka and the west togeth-
er. Schools can organise swimming
competitions in Lautoka. With the
establishment of the new stadium
and then the Aquatic Centre, more
sporting events can be organised in
Lautoka and more western schools
will participate. It will harness and
build the sporting abilities of our
young aspiring swimmers.
Lautoka Aquatic Centre is not an
expenditure but an investment. It is
a tool that can assist the Ministry
Of Health, Ministry of Education
and Ministry of Youth & Sports in
fulfilling its initiatives to combating
NCDs and teaching of water safety
to reduce drowning. It will bring
communities together and build new
friendships, provide employ
ment from its construction stage
to its operations. It will empower
children, youths and communities
to put their health first and to take
advantage of resources for their lon-
gevity and wellness. Assisting Fijis
goals to reduce and prevention of
NCDs and providing infrastructure
for community empowerment and
development is the responsibility of
every individual. The establishment
of Lautoka Aquatic Centre is a pro-
active step in achieving goals which
will directly benefit the people. It is
an initiative by the people for the
people.
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Luxurious delight for six Mothers AFL launches National
Proud Manager Advertising and Marketing Peter Narayan (left) conducting the draw of the six lucky mothers with
Fiji Marriott Resort executives. Photo: Sanjay Goundar
Zareena Bi
One of the countrys major duty free retail outlets
Prouds teamed up with the new Fiji Marriott Resort at
Momi Bay for an exciting promotion for mothers day
this year.
The Luxury Getaway for Mom promotion executed
by Prouds from April 18 to May 15 saw six mothers and
their companions spend twonights at the iconic Fiji
Marriott Resort Momi Bay.
During the draw of the promotion at the Marriot Resort
on May 22 Prouds Manager Advertising and Marketing
Peter Narayan informed that it was very exciting for them
to join hands with an international brand such as Marriott.
Being the first such promotion launched by Prouds in
partnership with Fijis newest fivestar resort, thousands
of customers have entered by simply spending $25 or
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more at the respective Prouds town and city stores.
It is very exciting to join hands with an international
brand such as Marriott Resort to give something back to
customers as a gesture of appreciation.
We have received a record number of entries from all
over the country and winners and their companions will
also be treated with three meals a day 60 minutes of mas-
sage as well during their stay at the resort.
Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay General Manager Sil-
vano Dressino and his executive team picked out the
names of the six lucky mothers at the resort premises on
May 22.
Mr Dressino revealed that it was a pleasure for the
resort to partner with a very reputable organisation like
Prouds to give local mothers an opportunity of a life time
at Fijis newest five star resort.
09
Artwork Competition
Airports Fiji Limited has launched a National Artwork Competition
encouraging Fijians of all ages to participate in showcasing our tradi-
tional and contemporary art at Nadi International Airport.
AFL Executive Chairman Faiz Khan says the competition is divided
into two categories with a total prize money of $17,000 that will be
awarded to six winners.
Khan said as the first and last impression of the country Nadi Inter-
national Airport would provide a home to showcase our artwork to our
visitors.
Nadi Airport Terminal Modernization Project achieved practical
completion last month of the original scope of works. We are now
working on the next phase of the project on airport theming and asthet-
ics, explained Khan.
The Airports Fiji Ltd - National Artwork Competition gives an op-
portunity to all Fijians to have a piece of their creativity showcased at
Nadi International Airport, and other airports around Fiji. This compe-
tition gives our communities the opportunity to be involved and have a
say in how our airports will look and evolve over time. In the process
you can also win lucrative cash prizes, stated Khan.
Competition Coordinator Christopher Chand said that the competi-
tion is divided into two categories - Traditional and Contemporary art-
work.
We will place emphasis on originality of work. People can do free
hand drawing or even use computer generated imagery to depict Fiji,
elaborated Chand.
In addition AFL has today signed a partnership with the countrys
biggest media organization in the country, the Fiji Broadcasting Cor-
poration to be our media partner to promote this unique and historical
opportunity to all Fijians.
Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Director Sales and Marketing Vijen
Kumar said This is a national competition. As the national broadcast-
er we want to tell all Fijians through our 6 radio and TV stations to take
part in this first of its kind competition.
Entries for the National Artwork Competition will close on July 18th
after which three winners for each category would be selected.
Each Gold winner will receive $5,000, each Silver winner will re-
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10 RAMADHAN SPECIAL MAY 25, 2017

Ramadhan teaches Sympathy for Others

The month of Ramadhan teaches
us how it feels to be poor and hun-
gry. Many Ahadith expound the
philosophy of fasting as a blessing
from the Almighty so that one be-
comes aware of the hardships of the
poor and the needy. A fasting person
acquires the virtues of empathy for
others, feels for them when they
go through hunger and deprivation
as he has also tasted the pain of it
through fasting. It is easy for those
who have abundant supplies of eve-
rything they need, to overlook and
underestimate the pains of the less
fortunate. The pangs of hunger felt
by the fasting person are a reminder.
Helping Others
It is the duty of those who are for-
tunate in terms of material wealth,
to help the less fortunate in different
parts of the world.
The Quran urges people to acts
of charity and makes it attractive to
believers by describing charity as a
believe in God and His Apostle, and
should strive (your utmost) in the
cause of God, with your property
and your lives. That will be best for
you, if you but knew (61: 1011).
Many Ahadith also talk about the
benefit of helping others:
Charity keeps away from its giv-
ers, the heat of the grave, and on the
Day of Judgment, the believer will
be in the shade of his charity. Holy
Prophet (S)
Allah smiles at the person who
stretches out his hand to give char-
ity, and whoever Allah smiles at is
forgiven. Holy Prophet (S)
Guard yourselves from the fire
(through charity) even if by a date,
for surely Allah will raise it (cause
it to grow), just as one of you raises
his foal . . . until it becomes greater
than a huge mountain. Holy Propeht
(S)
An important point to remember is
that the wealth which human beings

Taraweeh Prayers in Ramadan

goodly loan. He says:. Who is he
that will lend God a goodly loan,
which God will double unto his
credit and multiply many times? It is
God that gives (you) Want or Plenty,
and to Him shall be your return (2:
245).
The Quran also describes the
spending of money in the Cause of
God as a profitable trade that ben-
efits its owner on the Day of Resur-
rection:
O you who believe! Shall I lead
you to commerce that saves you
from a grievous Penalty? You should
enjoy actually belongs to Allah. The
Quran continuously brings mens
attention to the fact that wealth is
only Gods, and that man is no more
than a proxy of God in supervising
it; consequently, man should not
disobey God regarding the trust put
under his charge.
A young Muslim sibling be-
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Ramadhan with their adults.
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When the month of Rama-
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a period of discipline and wor-
ship: fasting during the day, and
praying throughout the day and
night. During Ramadan, special
evening prayers are conducted
during which long portions of
the Quran are recited. These
special prayers are known as
taraweeh.
The word taraweeh comes
from an Arabic word which
means to rest and relax. The
prayer can be very long (well
over an hour), during which
one stands upright to read from
the Quran and performs many
cycles of movement (standing,
bowing, prostrating, sitting).
After each four cycles, one sits
for a brief period of rest before
continuing -- this is where the
name taraweeh (rest prayer)
comes from.
During the standing portions
of the prayer, long sections of
the Quran are read. The Quran
is divided into equal parts for the
purpose of reading sections of
equal length during each of the
Ramadan nights. Thus, 1/30 of
the Quran is read on successive
evenings, so that by the end of
the month the entire Quran has
been completed.

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Dates
7 surprising health benefits of Ramadhan
Although three dates are eaten at the start
of Iftar every day during Ramadan for spir-
itual reasons, they also come with the added
bonus of multiple health benefits. One of the
most important aspects of fasting is getting
the right amount of energy, and considering
an average serving of dates contains 31 grams
of carbohydrates, this is one of the perfect
foods to give you a boost. Dates are also a
great way of getting some much-needed fibre,
which will aid and improve digestion through-
out Ramadan. Add to that their high levels of
potassium, magnesium and B vitamins, and it
quickly becomes apparent that dates are one
of the healthiest fruits out there.
Boost your brain
A study carried out by scientists in the USA
found that the mental focus achieved during
Ramadan increases the level of brain-derived
neurotrophic factor, which causes the body
to produce more brain cells, thus improving
brain function. Likewise, a distinct reduction
in the amount of the hormone cortisol, pro-
duced by the adrenal gland, means that stress
levels are greatly reduced both during and af-
ter Ramadan.
Ditch bad habits
Because you will be fasting during the day,
Ramadan is the perfect time to ditch your bad
habits for good. Vices such as smoking and
sugary foods should not be indulged during
Ramadan, and as you abstain from them your
body will gradually acclimatise to their ab-
sence, until your addiction is kicked for good.
Its also much easier to quit habits when you
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during Ramadan
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Vera May shoes launched
Models pose with the latest range of Vera May shoes and handbags at Prouds Suva Central.
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Poetic musical evening
People who have dedicated their
lives to Hindi language and music
need to be constantly honored so that
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Top Four set for FACT semis

MAY 25, 2017

favourites as they were really on top

Maika Kasami
The Vodafone Fiji FACT semi-
finalists this year is a repeat of last
year.
Exactly the four teams Rewa, La-
basa, Suva and Nadi have qualified
yet again this year but the fixtures
have changed.
And Jacks Nadi have kept its
chances alive to successfully defend
the title.
They had faced Labasa last year
winning 3-2, however they come up
with last years losing finalist Suva
in a rematch of the 2016 final on the
same turf but in the semis.
Rewa who had lost to Suva in the
semis last year come up against La-
basa this time around.
With a month long break since
the final pool matches were played,
teams will have no excuse but have
ample time to prepare their teams
for the knockout stages.
June 17: 2pm Labasa vs. Rewa
of their game. A months break how-
ever could change that. Its a knock-
out stage and Rewa could prove dif-
ferent cattle of fish this time. A low
scoring game is expected. A crucial
mistake could change the game.
Even heading for the dreaded pen-
alty shoot-out could be on the cards.
Prediction: Rewa to win.
June 17 4-30pm: Suva vs. Nadi
(Ratu Cakobau Park)
Another great matchup, a repeat
of the 2016 final. Nadi for sure will
find a Suva team who will be hard to
crack. The Capital City side looked
well organized under new coach
Nathan Sivam. With a new set of
players they have managed to end
Lautokas unbeaten run. And that is
no easy feat. Nadi, do take note, the
Whites will come out firing infront
of its home fans who will surely
outnumber the green machine sup-
porters. Suvas forwards are scoring
goals when it matters. Nadi have
also proved they have what it takes Both Nadi and Labasa have qualified from Pool A and will feature in the Vodafone Fiji FACT semifinal scheduled
to progress further in the competi- for June 17 at Ratu Cakobau Park. Photo: Avikash Chand/Fiji Media.

(Ratu Cakobau Park).
The two Reds take the field for
what it is an exciting matchup in
prospect. They both remain unbeat-
en after the pool matches, however
the Babasiga Lions have accumulat-
Nadi closes
tion. It will be a cliffhanger and hard
to predict. Jacks Nadi will be flying
the western flag amidst the south-
ern, eastern and northern contin-
gent. The defending champs will be

VPL gap
ed more points with two-wins and a hoping Lautoka and Ba fans would

draw compared to the home teams
two-draws and a win. If the match
was to have been played on the same
weekend or on the following week-
end then Labasa would have been
cheer them on. If they do, then it
will certainly make a huge differ-
ence.
Prediction: Nadi to win.

Maika Kasami Week 4: Dreketi vs. Labasa (postponed),

Suva 0-1 Lautoka.
Jacks Nadis crucial 1-0 win over Ba sees
them equal on 10-points with Labasa in the Week 5: Suva 5-0 Rakiraki.
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Lautoka, the current league leaders with
13-points lost their hundred percent winning
record when they were surprisingly held by
the lowly rated Rakiraki.
Zainal Hussiens first half goal for the Ra
side looked to have caused the biggest upset
in the league, but Siotame Kubu who has been
on goal scoring mood for the Blues (with four
so far) rescued the side ten minutes from time
to settle for at-least with a point.
Notably only two matches were played in
Round 8, both in the west.
Lanky striker Saula Waqa still leads the goal
scoring chart with six-goals to his name, fol-
lowed by Suvas Ravinesh Karan Singh and
Kubu, both scoring four goals each.
Week 7: Labasa 2-0 Dreketi, Rakiraki 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.
Week 9: Lautoka 1-1 Rakiraki, Nadi 1-0 Ba.
Goal scorers as at May 19:
6-goals: Saula Waqa (Ba).
4-goals: Ravinesh Karan Singh (Suva), Sio-
tame Kubu (Lautoka).
3-goals: Vilikesa Sawani (Dreketi), Napo-
lioni Qasevakatini (Nadi), Sairusi Naibo
(Suva), Josefata Dugucagi (Nadi).
2-goals: Sahil Dave (Suva), Antonio Tuivu-
na (Labasa), Edwin Sahayam (Labasa), Iosefo
Verevou (Rewa), Dave Radrigai (Lautoka),
Gabrieli Matanasiga (Rewa), Epeli Saukuru
(Rewa).

Standings as at May 19: Lautoka 13 points,
Suva- 12, Labasa- 10, Nadi- 10, Rewa-10, Ba-
7, Dreketi-3, Rakiraki-1.
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.
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Fiji 7s records 71 percent winning ratio
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team after arriving back into the country following the completion of
the 2016/2017 HSBC World Sevens series. Photo: Anushil Kumar/Vodafone
Maika Kasami
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team ended the
2016/2017 HSBC World Sevens series with a
71 percent winning ratio. They lost 16 of their
58 matches.
Welshman Gareth Baber took on the top job
from his predecessor Ben Ryan who on his
first season had also guided the national side
to a third place finish.
Fiji the Olympic champions finished third
behind England and overall winners South Af-
rica this season.
The English side lost 14 of their 58 matches
with one draw to record a 72 percent winning
ratio. The Blitzboks claimed five of the 10
titles this season and also made eight finals.
They won 82% of their matches 49 out of 60
with 10 defeats and a draw and collected 192
log points. Now that the Blitzboks have risen
to the summit of the HSBC World Sevens Se-
ries they will set a new goal to stay there as
next season presents massive challenges.
Congratulations to the Nadi Soccer Team for Winning the 2016 Vodafone Fiji Fact
SPORTS MAY 25, 2017
Suva goes down in Skipper Cup
The representatives from each teams participating in the Skipper Cup during the launch
ing of the competition earlier in the year. Photo: Supplied
Maika Kasami 38-8 win.
The Sevens World Cup takes place in San The Koli Sewabu coached Naitasiri side
Francisco in 2018 in a season which also in- will now face Nadroga in Round 4 in what
Suva recorded it first loss of the season go-
cludes the Commonwealth Games on Austral- is expected to be the match of the round.
ing down to Namosi 7-30 at Thompson Park
ias Gold Coast where South Africa are reign- Round 1: Naitasiri 31-16 Namosi, Malolo
in Navua.
ing champions. After such a dominant season 22- 31 Suva, Macuata 18-15 Northland, Na-
Having recorded two wins on the trot
the Blitzboks have set a high standard that all droga 47-22 Nadi.
against Malolo and defending champions
teams will be chasing. Round 2: Nadi 31-27 Northland, Naita-
Nadroga, the Capital City side did not find it
Neil Powells side have set a new bar with siri 22-13 Macuata, Namosi 25-14 Malolo,
their way against the giant killers who have
unprecedented consistency coupled with Suva 21-10 Nadroga.
been knocking out top teams in recent years.
ruthlessness 2016/2017. Round 3 Malolo 30-10 Macuata, North-
The score-line looked harsh on the sky
Over the past five years since the appeal land 13-17 Nadroga, Namosi 30-7 Suva,
blues who are one of the top contenders for
of sevens has grown with its introduction as Nadi 8-38 Naitasiri.
the Skipper Cup 2017.
Olympic Sport no side has been as consistent. Round 4: Malolo v Nadi, Northland v
Suva plays Northland in another away
match in Round 4 while Namosi travels to Suva, Nadroga v Naitasiri, Macuata v Na-
HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2017-18 mosi.
Vanua Levu to tackle Macuata.
Dubai: 1-2 December 2017; Capetown: 9-10 Round 5: Suva v Naitasiri, Namosi v Na-
Elsewhere, Malolo recorded their first win
December; Sydney: 26-28 January 2018; droga, Nadi v Macuata, Northland v Malolo.
when they defeated Macuata 30-10 and the
Hamilton: 3-4 February; Las Vegas: 2-4 Round 6: Naitasiri v Northland, Nadi v Na-
Stallions bouncing back from their Round
March Vancouver: 10-11 March; Hong Kong: mosi, Nadroga v Malolo, Macuata v Suva.
2 loss to Suva to edge the gritty Northland
6-8 April (Commonwealth Games 2018 Gold Round 7: Nadroga v Macuata. Malolo v
17-13.
Coast: 14-15 April); Singapore: 28-29 April; Naitasiri, Suva v Nadi, Namosi v North-
Highlanders Naitasiri remains as the only
Paris: 26-27 May; London: 2-3 June (Rugby land.
unbeaten side in the competition as they
World Cup Sevens 2018 San Francisco: 20- Semifinal: July 1; Grand final: July 8.
took the scalp of Jacks Nadi with a sounding
22 July).
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 SPORTS 17
Raymond sings victory
MAY 25, 2017

Maika Kasami 2nd hole: Chandar Shekhar; Longest Drive 3rd

Raymond Singh clinched the second round of
the 4R Electrical and Building Contractors Lim-
ited 18-holes stroke event at the Lautoka Golf
Club.
Singh edged club vice-captain Surend Pillay
and Manuel Ajay who both settled for a score of
66.
C-grade was won by Vikash Chand with a good
score of nett 59. Former Lautoka Football Associ-
ation president Shalendra Prasad finished second
while Ishaaq Ali was third.
In the B-grade, Abdul Jalal recorded his favour-
ite score of 69, Pastor Pritam Singh attained a nett
score of 68 to finish second and Bharat Ram took
out the B-grade on nett 66.
Full results: NTP 9th hole- Bobby Reddy; NTP
hole- Bharat Ram.
C-grade: 3rd- Ishaaq Ali, 2nd- Shalendra Pras-
ad, 1st- nett 59 Vikash Chand.
B-grade: 3rd- Abdul Jalal (69), 2nd Pritam Sin-
gh (nett 68), 1st- Bharat Ram (nett 66).
A-grade: 3rd- Manuel Ajay (66), 2nd Surend
Pillay, 1st- Raymond Singh.
Surend Pillay had taken out the first round of
the 4R Electrical & Building Contractors Limited
event.
Pillay who had been in winning form of late
recorded a score of 2-under par nett 66. James
Krishna had come in second with a one-under par
and Anil Kumar was third with a nett 71.
Bharat Ram making a comeback to the course LGC chairman of trustees Raymond Singh with former Lautoka FA president Shalendra
won the B-grade while Top Flite Bar & Restau- Prasad during the second round of the 4R Electrical Building & Contractors Limited
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Maika Kasami students to be part of our inter-

Primary School students in the
west should make full use of the
available facilities at the new
Churchill Park.
Namaka Public School head
LED Lights teacher Anasa Vateitei feels that it
is important for the students to run
on the rubber tracks as they will
get to know their genuine times.
Vateitei urged big schools to
combine with smaller schools and
go forth to use the National Sta-
dium of the western division.
MARECHAL I believe that this is long over-
due, students in the primary level
CLIPSAL PDL SPRECHER to get used to synthetic tracks now
& SCHUH that it is available here in Lautoka.
It is very important that we
make use of the facility that we
have here, big schools with big
rolls can easily do it. If Namaka
ALLEN Public School can come all the
BRADLEY way from Nadi to be here then I
believe there is no problem for
Lautoka and nearby schools to
BE THE BEST, USE THE BEST take advantage of this great facil-
ity, Vateitei said.
house competition. They cannot
afford to come on their own so we
invited them as host to be part of
us. They take their own results,
we take our own but we are using
the same facilities, same officials
and they enjoyed the day.
That can be done here for Lau-
toka schools. I think it is very
important to put them (students)
on these tracks. They get genuine
times, the feel of the competition
that can be done either here or in
Suva is already experienced. So I
firmly believe that it is the initia-
tive of the teachers, the commit-
ment of the head teachers to see
that it is done, he added.
Vateitei said the response from
the students was overwhelming
after they participated in the new
environment and that they would
make sure that it becomes an an-
nual event.
Now that we have done it, we
feel that every year we will have
our inter-house meet in Lautoka.
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 MAY 25, 2017 SPORTS 19
NCH Rentals wins bowling championship
Maika Kasami

NCH Rentals team proved the surprise package when they

took out the Anita Persuad of Guyana sponsored in memory of
her late dad James Persuad Lautoka Business House Bowling
meet at the FSC Bowling Club.
And the NCH Rentals side skippered by Dev Anand proved
superior after a month long tournament clinching wins in do-
or-die situations beginning from the quarterfinal stages.
The side edged Islands Electric 13-10 in the final to walk
away with the main prizemoney.
But it all began in the quarterfinal when superb bowling
skills and good fortune favored them on their way to claim
overall victory.
Laced with the services of other members in the likes of lead
Sheik Dean, Shaneel Prasad and Zainal Mohd they pipped
General Machinery in clinical fashion scoring six points when
they were down 12-17 heading to the last end to win by the
skin of their teeth 18-17.
Team captain Zainal thanked his team mates for a brilliant
performance. He also thanked their major sponsor NCH Rent-
als for supporting the team.
It was not an easy win. We had to really work hard from the
first day for the sweet victory.
For the 3rd and 4th place, Cubs led by Munesh outplayed Li-
ons by 20 to 12. Team Field from F.S.C beat General Machin-
ery to claim the Plate division while Best Engineering came
out victors in consolation games.
I would like to thank Anita Persuad for sponsoring this
tournament. Total of 14 teams participated. We also had some
young bowlers participating which is very good boost for the
development of Lautoka Bowling Club, Zainal added who is
also one of the tournament coordinator. NCH Rentals sponsored bowling team members Shaneel Prasad (left), skipper Dev Anand, Zainal Mohd and Sheik Dean after
It was revealed during the presentation that Parmars Foot- winning the recent Lautoka Business House tournament. Photo: Sanjay Goundar
wear has come on board to sponsor the next business house
Consolation Games: FSC Head Office 1-18 Best Engineering, Semis: Islands Electric 21-10 Cubs, NCH Rentals 14-13 Lions.
bowls which starts from the June 14.
Fiji Water 0-8 Team FSC, 7-Wood 5-6 Unique Electrical , Best Consolation Games: Best Eng 8-0 Fiji Water, FSC Head Office
Engineering 8-3 7-Wood, FSC Head Office 6-10 Team FSC, 8-0 7-Wood, Team FSC 8-1 Unique Electrical.
Results: Quarterfinal: Blues 14-22 Islands Electric, Cubs 17-
Fiji Water 0-8 Unique Electrical. Plate Winners: Blues 7-4 Island New Comers, Field 12-10 GM.
16 Field, GM 17-18 NCH Rental, Lions 18-11 Island New
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Fresh faced
Fijians
Maika Kasami
Christophe Gamel is a bold coach.
His no-nonsense approach in selecting his players
for the friendly international against Solomon Islands
raised a few eye brows.
He picked new fresh faces to tackle our fellow Is-
land brothers.
Out went the former household names and in came
a new lot.
A team that is built for the future, 2026.
Players like Labasas Christopher Wasasala, Amani
Makoe of Rewa, Bas Laisenia Raura, Tevita Koroi
of Suva, Rewas Madhwan Gounder and to top it
all of Navua youth rep Manav Permal got all their
needed break.
Gamel is serious of taking Fiji soccer out of the
doldrums and he is leaving no stones unturned in
making it happen.
A win (1-0) and a draw (1-1) against the Solomons
is a positive start for good things to follow.
The French man said he made some tactical chang-
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Three months ago I came and thats exactly what I
wanted to see, the players working hard on the field
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Ive seen the potential in the boys. Discipline,
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On the win on Sunday May 28, Gamel said he was
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We can see the change. They (Fiji FA) called me
for that to produce the result. I dont know how long
Ill be here but the time Im here Ill dedicate it to
Fiji. I like this country. I will give my best. But we
need discipline and organization in every level of
football. When I saw this challenge of coming here
I tried to look for many games and we have to work Fijis Christopher Wasasala (right) battles Jeffery Bule of Solomon Islands
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