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PLANS to develop Fiji’srst helpline to address domesticviolence cases, is in progress.

The Minister for Women,Children and Poverty Alleviation,Rosy Akbar highlighted themeasures taken by her Ministry todevelop a helpline for the women ofFiji. “The Ministry has advertisedthe Expression of Interest in oneof the local dailies to look for anagency that will assist with theestablishment of the DomesticViolence Helpline. A 24-hour toll-Free Help-Line will provide asupport system for women victims

and survivors of domestic violenceand sexual assault. It will also bea referral mechanism for service providers to reach out and assist thewomen victims of domestic violenceand sexual assault. “The Ministry is working withrelevant agencies to develop theDomestic Violence Helpline, whichwill be a rst of its kind service to be offered to the women of Fiji. Lastyear, the Ministry had also signeda Memorandum of Understandingwith the Fiji Police Force tostrengthen collaboration towardseliminating domestic violence toensure that there is a greater urgencyin responding to domestic violencecases.

“There are laws in place, theDomestic Violence Decree, CrimesDecree, Employment RelationsPromulgation, Family Law Act,Child Welfare Decree, Sentencingand Penalties Decree and CriminalProcedure Decree,” Minister Akbar

explained.

Minister Akbar has also urgedcommunities to report cases ofdomestic violence to the police. “Violence is a hindrance todevelopment; so take action today, break the culture of silence byreporting violence, you and I have

reaching out for assistance. Now

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VIOLENCE

Permanent Secretary Prime Minister’s Ofce 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

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NEWLY inducted student leaders of a prominent Lautoka secondary institute were provided professional leadership trainingrecently. Prefects of Tilak High School were the rst batch of student leaders to undergo training byEmpower Pacic counsellors. More than 50 school prefects were part ofthe training programme conducted on April 16at the school premises. According to Empower Pacic chief

skills training and this was the second trainingconducted.” Mr Morgam added that EmpowerPacic seeks to enhance the full potential ofcommunities by working in partnership withgovernment and other community agencies toensure a holistic model of professional socialservices. “We offer a variety of programs aimedat enhancing the health and wellbeing of ourclients as well as facilitating opportunitiesfor learning income generation and personalgrowth.

executive ofcer Patrick Morgam the aim ofthe training was for the leaders to know whateffective leadership is, learn about the qualitiesof a good leader, nding the balance betweentheir roles and self-care. “We basically provided training onwhat leadership is and how they can workcollectively as a group to achieve school goals. “Leadership styles and Communicationstyles and skills were discussed during thesession. “To date Tilak High School has been theonly school to have requested the leadership

“We are widely recognised by Governmentand other sectors for the quality of our programs and for our dedication to working inareas of high need, with professionalism andresponsiveness.

“We work holistically with clients toaddress their psychological, physical, family,social and nancial needs to support people tomove towards reaching their potential in life,”he informed.

Student leaders and teachers of Tilak High School with Empower Pacic ofcials after their training program: Photo: Sanjay Goundar

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Over 50 students of the Australia-Pacic

Technical College (APTC) were awarded with

qualications in 15 programs in Nadi on 22

April 2016.

APTC is an innovative development

project funded by the Australian Government,

delivering

Australian-standard skills andqualications for a wide range of vocational

careers for skilled workers across the Pacic.

Since APTC’s establishment, the college

has graduated more than 2840 Fiji citizens

with Australian-standard qualications.

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 Fiji’s 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 qualications and

exposure to overseas knowledge,” he added.

Five students graduated with a Commercial

Cookery qualication. APTC cookery students

in Fiji are trained to prepare dishes using

locally grown produce at the Pacic Fusion

Restaurant.

Earlier this month, the Pacic Fusion

Talei Apparel, Jacks Garments and Nagsun

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

MAJOR repairs and upgrading works has

been taken by Ba Provincial Holding Company

Limited at the Ba Provincial Freebird Institute

from last month.

Works undertaken by the Ba Provincial

Holding Company Limited Technical and

Works department will end this month on the

13 classrooms including the refurbishment and

upgrading of the Institute’s Dining Hall.

Floor tiling, roof works, ceiling, electrical,

guttering and extension works at a budget of$92’704.00.

As part of the Management team of the Ba

Provincial Freebird Institute, Ba Provincial

Holding Company Limited, is planning for

building a tness center to advance sporting

activities in the school and also a new library

for the Institute.

Ba Provincial Freebird Institute is currently

Restaurant hosted its rst dinner service for

the year. The four-course meals were prepared

and served to guests by APTC’s 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,

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.

the defending champions of the Secondary

Schools Rugby League Championship and Ba

Provincial Holding Company Limited helps

to nurture talents to represent our nation in

coming years.

Ba Provincial Holding Company Limited

as the management team has also held talks

with Ministry of Education in introducing of

more vocational programme in Electrical,

Culinary, Joinery and Sports Academy.

Renovations work will also be undertakenat the NamakaFreebird Institute once the

NamakaFreebird management nalises the

administrative details.

Currently is the company is building on

resources, skilled human capital and aligning

policies to attract major tender projects and

foreign investment partners.

The 50 graduates from the Australian Pacic Technical College

Ba Provincial Council Chief Executive Ofcer Isimeli Bose inspecting the upgrading work at

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FIJI like other Pacic Island countries

is heavily dependent on imported goods

and materials from industrial nations and

considering the small size, environmental

issues, land rights and isloated location, sound

waste management and disposal is becoming

a signicant CHALLENGE !!!. Increasing

waste generation amounts if not managed

properly will result in negative impacts on our

services, garbage collection, maintenance of

disposal site etc.

Lautoka City Council after implementation

and evaluation of “Separate Collection of

Recycables” in Veitari Ward decided to extend

the RECYCLING INITIATIVE to all residents

and visitors .

In light of above issues, council has

constructed a “COMMUNAL RECYCLING

fragile environment, tourism, trade, economy,

living conditions, food supplies, public health,

water and air quality, climate change, severely

constraint existing limited resources etc

The key facts remains that 48.1 tons of

waste per day is generated in Lautoka City

which tantamount to about 0.830kg per person/

day. Council spends about 20% (more than

$1.06 million) of its annual budget on cleansing

CENTRE” at IYC Park located along

Thompson Crescent so all the citizens of

Lautoka get opportunity to practice recycling.

The council therefore request cooperation of all

citizens of Lautoka City to practice recycling

by discharging the recyclable materials at the

centre.

Just follow the simple procedures and bring

all Recycables to the RECYCLING CENTRE!

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Dog Trapping Exercise

THE Lautoka City Council has noted

with concern that there are increasing number

of non-conforming and illegal development

taking place within the city residential areas.

Ratepayers that advised to ensure that

all the developments are in compliance with

council’s requirement and building permits

TILAK High organized the launching of

3R Billboard and induction of Environmental

Monitors on Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

The program was ofciated by Council’s

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 rst 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

Furthermore, ratepayers are requested to

refrain from carrying out industrial operations

namely mechanical, panel beating with spray

painting of motor vehicles, black smith and

other such operations from residential premises.

Such developments are prohibited from the

residential premises as it has detrimental

are obtained prior to the construction. Illegal

building developments which does not

conform to the yard clearance requirement

under the Town Planning Scheme General

Provisions contributes to the ventilation and

lighting problems together with the privacy of

the adjoining neighbours.

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 Ofcer 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.

effect on the normal enjoyment of peace and

amenities of surrounding inhabitants.

The Council will not hesitate in issuing

notices for not abiding to the laws and

regulations pertaining to to illegal and non-

conforming developments and take legal

action for non-compliance.

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lasting for several days to a week after being bitten by an infected mosquito. The Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) in early April added Fijito its list of countries and territories where theZika virus is actively spreading. The archipelago joins 40 other locations,including recent additions such as Kosrae (inMicronesia), Dominica and Cuba. “We are fortunate that there is no outbreakof Zika virus in Fiji,” said Jone Usamate,Fiji’s honorary minister for health andmedical services. “We continue to intensify

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Zareena Bi

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 fullled 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 roong 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 difculties 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

children’s 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.

Home for Naidu family

SI Lautoka members donating concrete blocks and corrugated iron to Kali Naidu family of

Velovelo Lautoka

SI Lautoka President Ranjini Sanjay donating food items to the Naidu family.

Photos: Sanjay Goundar


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THE month of April has once again givenHindu devotees across the world an opportunityto celebrate the ideals of Lord Rama duringeight days of Ram Naumi observance whichculminated on Friday 15. In Fiji the catastrophic effect of cycloneWinston and the subsequent oods did notdampen the spirit of the devotees who gatheredtogether in their Mandalis and at temples tolisten to the recitations from the holy Ramayan. Also, in some places electricity has not been restored after the cyclone and even whereelectricity has been restored followers had todeal with constant power cuts which resulted

dispassionate in thought, word and deed.A true devotee of Lord Rama is His

representative, with His power and Hisknowledge. In keeping with the tradition of Ram Naumicelebrations devotees decorated their prayervenues, prepared garlands for the deities, prepared savories and food for the eight daysand sang kirtans in reverence of the Lord. These activities together with the wholehearted donations and offerings transformedthe prayer venues and brought people closertogether in harmony with each other and theLord. According to the scriptures Lord Ramawas the best of men with a sterling character

in people being proactive in keeping standbygenerators. Lord Rama is the main protagonist of theRamayanwhich actually outlines the history before his birth, the reason for his birth andhis admirable deals despite facing difcultsituations in life. There are a lot of lessons to be learntfrom the Ramayan and each chapter takes ona deeper meaning when recited on subsequentoccasions. The beauty about the Holy Scriptures isthat its teachings have relevance even today.It has been said that one who approaches LordRama with love and worshipfulness becomeslarge-hearted, pure in spirit, good-natured and

and he was the very image of love. He was anideal son, an ideal brother, an ideal husband,an ideal friend and an ideal king and he can betaken to embody all the highest ideals of man. His glory can be best summed up inthe devotional song which his devoteessing, jisbhajan me Ram kanaamna ho us bhajankogaananachahiye, meaning it is bestnot to sing a devotional song if there is nomention of the Lord’s name in it.

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Devotees in Velovelo Lautoka celebrating Lord Rama’s birth on the nal day of the Ram

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A Lautoka based Primary school teacherwas a key highlight of the recent Universityof the South Pacic’s graduation ceremonyafter scooping a gold medal for being the mostoutstanding Bachelor of Education (Primary)student. AradhnaPritika Sharma who is currentlyteaching at Lautoka Andhra Sangam primary

and completed her degree through theUniversity of the South Pacic LautokaCampus received her awards during USP’sgraduation ceremony in Suva on March 21. “I thank the Lord Almighty, for givingme strength and wisdom, my family for theirsupport and guidance throughout my studyand the staff and students of Lautoka AndhraSangam and Lautoka Primary School whoassisted me in units that required practicum,observations and presentations to be made. “The moral teaching of my parent to workhard, conquer and achieve my dreams gaveme the boost to break through the barriers ofdifculties that came my way.” Sharma informed that studying throughextension while teaching has its own difculties

FRIENDS and business associates of Fijicontinue to send in relief and support items forthose severely affected by Tropical CycloneWinston which wreaked havoc in most parts ofthe country almost six-weeks-ago. In another gesture of support late last month,Singapore based Malaysia Dairy IndustriesPTE Limited (MDI) has handed over 405

cartons of Marigold fruit drinks to the NationalDisaster Management Ofce (NDMO) throughits local distributors Motibhai Group. MDI head of exports Freddy Tan said thecompany is happy to assist its Fijian friendsin whatever small way they can during suchtrying times when people affected are tryinghard to get their lives back to normal. “I have been told that Fiji is in top gearas far as rebuilding and getting life back tonormality is concerned and we are happy tohelp in a small way from our end,” Mr Tansaid. He said the people of Singapore have theirFijian friends in their thoughts and prayers

and a lot of sacrice and planning is needed forthis kind of achievement “Working and studying at the same time isnot easy especially if you are in the teaching profession as currently teaching is verychallenging and demanding.

“Studying through the Distance FlexibleLearning mode was challenging as most ofthe time you are on your own with the coursematerials provided. However, with the support

of the friendly and hardworking lecturers andstaff at USP Lautoka Campus together with theadvance IT students support facilities at USP,learning was greatly enriching, enhancing andenjoyable. “Disturbance from your familycommitment, social life and peers will dragaway from your studies but sacrice, proper planning and time management are the mainkeys in excelling as a DFL student at tertiarylevel.” Meanwhile, this high achiever’s adviseto other students is to work hard withdetermination and commitment to pursue theirdreams and to make the best use of facilities,resources and opportunities available aroundthem.

wishing everyone affected a quick recoveryfrom the devastating effects of TC Winston,ofcially rated as the world’s second mostsevere cyclone to date. While handing over the drinks to NDMOofcials on behalf of MDI, Motibhai Groupmarketing manager Abraham Gomes said thedonation will be directed towards schools

which were severely affected by TC Winston.Taking delivery of the items, Ministry of Ruraland Maritime Development and NationalDisaster Management Deputy SecretaryLoataVakacegu said Fiji on its own will not bein a position to handle the disaster created byTC Winston and timely help from donors andwell-wishers will go a long way in rebuildingthe country. “The Fijian Government is very thankfulto each and every donor and overseas supplierswho have and are still contributing towardsour relief and rebuilding efforts,” MsVakacegusaid.

Lautoka Teacher bags Gold MedalWinston help from Singapore

Deputy Secretary for National Disaster Management MsLoataVakacegu, third from right, takesdelivery of the donated Marigold Fruit Drinks from Motibhai Group marketing and businessdevelopment manager Abraham Gomes, centre, and other staff members of Motibhai Group.

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[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 inconjunction with the Food and AgricultureOrganisation of the United Nations, is assistingareas that were badly affected by CycloneWinston. Director Animal Health and Production,TomasiTunabuna said that the CycloneWinston relief program is a short-term program, focussed on bringing relief to thosewhose lives were affected during the cyclone.Government is fully aware of the hardship that people are facing following the devastatingeffect of cyclone Winston and the recent ood. “We are working with all Fijians increating more awareness on the importance offood security to affected neighbouring islandsespecially the coastal Northern and Eastern

AFTER selling-out Stage 1 in less than

4 months, the second residential stage of the

new Denarau Island development, Denarau

Waters, is now selling.

Stage 2 comprises 41 spacious waterfront

lots and is expected to sell quickly.

Nestled alongside the established

infrastructure of Denarau and surrounded

almost entirely by water, Denarau Island is

a highly anticipated mixed-use development

that will showcase international resorts

including the Holiday Inn, plus a large marina,

commercial and industrial precincts, and an

exclusive residential land release – Denarau

Waters.

Prices begin from FJD $609k with

each lot measuring 1000 square metres and

commanding 20 metres of waterfrontage

on the quiet, previously unsettled side of

Denarau.

Ananth Reddy, director of Avoser Limited and

the developer of Denarau Island is happy with

the results so far.

“People feel they missed out on the rst

Denarau development and now they’ve got a

second chance”

divisions,” Mr Tunabuna said.

Mr Tunabuna said that the livestock sectorwas fortunate to receive assistance from theFood and Agriculture Organisation. Assistant FAO Representative to Fiji, MsJoann Young said as part of the program a totalof 4,200 chickens [broiler pullets] and feed will be supplied to 350 poultry farmers around VitiLevu, Vanua Levu and Taveuni. Tahir Ali, a 64-year-old farmer of Bau Roadin Nausori is amongst other poultry farmers inthe country who received 24 chickens, 20kg poultry starter and 50kg each of broiler growerand nisher. “I really appreciate the assistance that has been given to us farmers and I can’t wait to getstarted on my poultry farm,” he said.

Along with tight, 24-hour security and

privacy within a gated community, the scenic

precinct offers investors breezy, resort-style

living, with buyers having ample room to

build their dream residences or alternatively,

getaway retreats.

Civil works are now well underway and

settlement for purchasers of Denarau Waters

is on-track for 2017.

Avoser’s masterplan includes a agship

300-room Holiday Inn Resort by the esteemed

InterContinental Hotels Group.

The launch of Stage 2 follows the

successful sale of all 59 lots on Stage 1, which

was only released to the market in late 2015.

Progress of these land lots have been

rapid, signifying the value of their incentives

for both local and overseas buyers, including

property investors who missed out on

Denarau’s previous other developments.

Expressions of interest are also being

sought from commercial partners for the

retail and marina precincts, and inquiries can

be sent to email [email protected].

Assistance For Poultry Farmers Stage 2 of Denarau

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Unconditional love of mothers

My AngelMy mother is a special part

Of all that’s 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 I’m in need of love,

She is there from the heavens above;

Whenever I’m in need of a shoulder,

There’s 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.

I’m 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 forever-

I wrote your name on my heart

And it will s tay there forever, and ever...

Why Mother is SpecialA 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

Life’s most smallest things

I really love my mother

She means so much to me

That’s how it always will be

So this day is so special,

Because you’re 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

Zareena Bi

MOTHER’S Day is a celebration honoringthe mother of the family, as well as motherhood,maternal bonds, and the inuence of mothersin society. The bond between a mother and childis a very special one and is not an easy oneto explain. The fact of the matter is that this bond is created in a mother’s womb well before the birth of the child which makes thisattachment so special and different from anyother relationship. Traditionally mother’s day is celebrated on

the second Sunday of May and this year it fallson May 8. On this day most mothers are given specialtreatment where they take a day off from housework and cooking and families either have aspecial menu which they prepare or mothers aretaken out to their favourite restaurants. Children also take this opportunity to givespecial gifts to their mothers, mother-in-law,grandmothers and aunts. This special time for families is also onewhich has commercial benets for businessesas they promote products through sale priceswhich they know will appeal to mothers.

This in turn makes the process of buying giftsfor their mothers easier for the children. However, on this occasion those motherswho are unfortunate should not be forgottenas we do have mothers who live alone eitherin their own homes orat aged care homes wholook forward on this day for families to visitthem. So on this day these mothers need to begiven a gift of time by their families. While versions of Mother’s Day arecelebrated throughout the world, traditions varydepending on the country. From the religious aspect theRoman

Catholic Church strongly associates mother’sday with revering of the Virgin Mary wherespecial service is held in churches and homeswhich have the shrine of Mother Mary. In Islam mothers hold a very high positionin religious matters. According to the Quran,Heaven is said to be found under a mother’sfeet, meaning that one can attain admission intoheaven after death if they are caring and lovingsons and daughters to their mothers. While in the Hindu tradition, Mother’s Dayis called “MatraDiwas” and is celebrated incountries with a Hindu population.


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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

sheries, responsible seafood sourcing.”

The Sustainable Seafood Project is an

innovative partnership between Le Cordon

Bleu New Zealand Institute, WWF-Pacic,

WWF-New Zealand and the New Zealand Aid

Programme working, to secure food, sheries

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 sh

species.

WWF-Pacic’s 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

Tourism Fiji aims to raise the bar everyyear at the Fijian Tourism Expo (FTE), notonly by bringing in the best buyers and trade

media from around the world to sell destinationFiji, but by also by assisting ordinary Fijians to benet from the tourism industry.

In 2015, Tourism Fiji integrated theMinistry of Industry, Trade and Tourism’s(MITT) Fijian Crafted Village into the expo, as part of the Fiji Made-Buy Fijian Campaign that

part in this project and what we have observed

is chefs from hotels in Fiji are not accustomed

to handling and preparing local reef sh species

and this where LCB comes in.”

“They take local chefs from our partner

hotels and train them in basic culinary skills

to enable them to work with our local seafood

commodities and more importantly make them

aware of the source of the seafood in terms of

sustainability.”

“Mr Khan is the third graduate from LCB

under this project and we are looking forward to

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 identies and benchmarks Fijian quality,standards, skilled craftsmanship, representingauthentic Fijian crafts, made by Fijian crafterswith Fijian materials.

14 local artisans will be featured at FTE2016.

churning out more in the near future, and we are

appreciative to hotels like Outrigger for agreeing

to work with us in this project and enhancing

this journey for seafood sustainability in Fiji,”

he adds.

Mr Khan is the third Fiji chef to train at

Le Cordon Bleu under the project and the

27-yearold graduate said the training was a “one

in a million experience”.

“It was an eye opening experience for me and

something I am glad to be a part of; to be trained

by world renowned chefs,” Mr Khan says.

“FTE 2016 will again have a FijianCrafted Village for artisans to showcase theirhandicrafts and establish new markets for their

crafts,” Tourism Fiji’s Global Public RelationsManager, Ms Patricia Mallam says.

“We see this partnership heading down a path of natural progression, which aligns to ouroverarching message that FTE 2016 is about‘Team Fiji.’ We fully support this governmentinitiative to empower our fellow Fijians and

“I took the Basic Culinary course which is the

foundation of all the other advanced course;

where we are taught the basic on how to clean,

prepare and handle sh species. I’ve even

learnt new ways of using sh parts that we

would normally discard here at the hotel.”

The rst two Le Cordon Bleu chef graduates

from the project are MsIkinesiPuamau from

the Denarau based Hilton Resort and Mr

Mohammed Asif from ShangrilaThe Fijian

Resort.

are looking forward to enabling our small andmicro-entrepreneurs to benet from the tourismindustry,” she adds.

MsMallam further adds, “FTE is ideal for building and strengthening partnerships likenowhere else. It is for anyone serious aboutexploring the limitless potential of the Fijiantourism industry.”

Advancing local culinary skills

14 Small & Micro Entrepreneurs to Benet from FTE 2016

Mr Khan (center) with Executive Chef Shailesh Naidu, Robert Oliver (LCB Chef Ambassador), Jenny Jenkins (LCB General Manager)Sally Bailey(WWF-Pacic). Photo: Supplied


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THE Minister for Agriculture, Rural andMaritime Development and National DisasterManagement, Hon. Inia Seruiratu recentlyreceived two Mahindra vehicles from theTappoo Group of Companies for relief works by DISMAC. Minister Seruiratu said the MahindraScorpio Twin Cabs would assist DISMAC

FIJI’S accountants have been urged tohelp make Fiji’s economy more resilient byadopting innovative strategies and business practices.

The call was made by Attorney-Generaland Minster for Finance Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum during a key-note address at theopening of the Fiji Institute of AccountantsCongress in Denarau recently. The AG encouraged the private sectorto help widen Fiji’s economic base byharnessing the energy and creativity ofyounger members in the business community.

“70 per cent of our population in underthe age of 40. If we are able to mainstream ouryoung people into the business community,

we can access innovative ways of thinkingthat can lift Fiji from its current designationas a small and vulnerable developing state,”he said. The AG pointed to Fiji’s vulnerabilityto climate-related natural disasters as a

THE Minister for Health and MedicalServices,JoneUsamate and the Ministerfor Agriculture and National DisasterManagement Ofce, Inia Seruiratu metwith the Korovou Medical Health divisionstaff recently to discuss issues related to the prevalence of typhoid in the district. The increase in typhoid has drawn muchattention since the aftermath of severe TCWinston and the authorities concerned have been working together to address the issue.Subdivisional Medical OfcerDrIlisapeciLasaro informed the ministersthat 25 conrmed cases of typhoid wererecorded in Korovou this year. The majority of cases (15) were recorded

in Qelekuro village, and health authoritieshave intensied awareness programmesin the villages in order to prevent it fromspreading further. DrLasaro said that the medical outreachteam in Korovou has been working closelywith the villages. Their efforts have been

ofcers in relief and recovery efforts currentlyunderway around the country. “I am thankful to the Tappoo Group andMahindra Group for the timely donation, whichwill assist us in accessing remote and ruralareas and deliver assistance to those affected byTropical Cyclone Winston,” Minister Seruiratusaid.

major impediment to greater economicdevelopment. He stressed a need for theaccounting industry to advance their capacityin the arena of climate nance. “In Fiji, one climatic event canfundamentally destroy the economy fordecades. Fiji is currently exploring optionsto nance climate adaptation measures andwill likely partner with the private sector todevelop the capability to access these fundsfrom international organisations,” he said.

The AG also stressed the importantrole that Fiji’s accountants have in ghtingcorruption on the part of their clients andupholding high ethical standards in the profession.

“The moment you prioritise what is bestfor the country and the Fijian people, you canrid our business community of the corruptionrelated issues that are holding us back. It isabout being patriotic and doing what is bestfor Fiji,” he said.

very productive, with almost 70% of the cases being contained. “We have been conducting meetingswith villages with the help of Church leadersand elders to discuss proper hygiene andsanitation, as these practices decrease the riskof typhoid”, said DrLasaro. Minister Seruiratu suggested that themedical outreach teams work with mothersand discuss ways to help prevent diseases.“It is a very effective process to work withmothers to address typhoid related diseases,”said Minister Seruiratu. Mr Seruiratu further assured the staff thatthe National Disaster Management Ofcewill be providing more water tanks to be

distributed to the villages for the safe keepingof water. Health Minister Jone Usamate thankedstaff for assisting the villages with medicalinterventions to minimise the spread oftyphoid.

Tappoo Group of Companies executivedirector, MahendraTappoo said through itsvarious business interests, they had beenreaching out to the affected areas where damagehas been most prevalent. “It was during our interaction with DISMACthat the critical need for more vehicles becameapparent and this prompted us to seek assistance

from our contact, India’s world renowned carmaker, the Mahindra Group,” Mr Tappoo said. “We understand how critical mobility is insuch situations and we hope this assistance willhelp DISMAC with its relief and rehabilitationwork.”

Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management Hon. Inia Seruiratu receives the keys for the two new Mahindra vehicle. Photo: Supplied

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LAUTOKA CAMPUS

CAREGIVING FUNDAMENTALS The USP Lautoka Campus is pleased to announce its 2nd offering of the training course,Caregiving Fundamentals for 2016.

If you are interested in Caregiving as a Homecare Worker, or as a Family Caregiver,

or pursuing a career in Caregiving, then this course is for you. The Course consists of110 hours of classroom theory, skills and demonstrations and First Aid/CPR trainingtogether with 40 hours of practical with an approved client. This course provides you withnecessary skills required in Caregiving.

Successful students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from USP and First Aid/CPR Certificate from Fiji Red Cross Society.

Day Cluster:

25 Apri l 2016 - 17 June 2016Duration: 8 weeks

Time: 9am to 2pm Venue: USP Lautoka Campus

Evening Cluster:

25 April 2016 - 24 June 2016Duration: 9 weeks

Time: 5pm – 8pm Venue: USP Lautoka Campus

Fees: $900 (Cash, installments, Cheque or can be assisted by FNPF)

Minimum admission requirements: Must be 18 years and over; FJC pass in English orhas good command of spoken and written English. Submit the application with a copy ofbirth certificate and two (2) passport photos.

We only have 20 places per class to apply early to secure your place.

To obtain the enrolment form and for further information, contact Rajendra Singh Tel: 6666800 /Fax: 6667133 or Email: [email protected] or Babita Sharma Email: [email protected] or enquire at the USP Lautoka Campus, Western House, corner of

Vidilo Street, Lautoka or visit our website: www.usp.ac.fj/lautoka.

OHS MODULES 1 & 2 TRAINING Acquire knowledge and skills in identifying hazards, assessing and controlling risk andin contributing to occupational health and safety management in your organisation. It ismandatory in Fiji under Legal Notice 169 section 7(1) that OHS special training should beprovided to Health & Safety representatives and committee members in every work place.Safety at work is everyone’s concern.

Learning outcomes At the successful completion of the trainingparticipants will be able to:1. Explain the roles & functions of OHS

representatives and the committee.2. Demonstrate the use of workplace

arrangements to resolve workplace health &safety issues.

3. Describe methods used to identify workplacehazards & assess their risk factors.

4. Apply OHS technology & communicationskills

5. Identify the relevant OHS regulations &codes of practice

Training content• OHS Act 1996 – application• Workplace arrangements• Establishment of OHS reps & committees• Functions of the OHS committee• Managing OHS – The 6 steps approach• Current OHS regulations

• SMART audit• Accident investigation & reporting• Hazard identification & risk assessment &

controls• Hazardous substances

Target Group This training is open for all interested individuals.It is also available for in-house training delivery. Training will also be delivered in other districts of the Western Division on demand.Interested persons are requested to liaise with your networks and collect expressionsof interest. You can then contact the undersigned for scheduling of training and otherlogistics.

Dates, Days & Time Applications Due Date Venue Fee

Wednesday & Thursday11 & 12 May18 & 19 May25 & 26 MayTime: 5pm to 8pm

6 May 2016 USP LautokaCampus

$320 per person

To obtain enrolment form and for further information , contact: Rajendra Singh, tel:6666800; fax: 6667133; email: [email protected] or Babita Sharma, Email: babita.

[email protected] or enquire at the USP Lautoka Campus, Western House, corner of VidiloStreet, Lautoka or visit our website: www.usp.ac.fj/lautoka

AGE, LOCATION OR QUALIFICATION IS NOBARRIER TO LEARNING AT THE UNIVERSITYOF THE SOUTH PACIFIC LAUTOKA CAMPUS

• Do you want to study while working and living with your family?• Do you have experience but wish to upgrade your qualification?• Do you wish to study through USP Lautoka Campus?

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO SEMESTER 2 2016 IS NOW OPEN!!

• Application form is available at the USP Lautoka Campus Front Office and accessibleonline via: www.usp.ac.fj/student

USP Lautoka Campus offers Certificate, Diploma, Degree, postgraduate programmes fromthe three faculties – Faculties of Arts, Law & Education, Faculty of Business & Economicsand Faculty of Science, Technology & Environment and programmes from The College ofFoundation Studies and Pacific Technical and Further Education.

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Source: metro.co.uk

ARSENAL legend Thierry Henry admitshe’s a huge fan of Manchester United youngsterMarcus Rashford. The 18-year-old emerged from United’sacademy in February to become one of Louisvan Gaal’s most important players in thesecond half of the season.

The teenager scored twice on his EuropaLeague debut and followed that up withanother double three days later in a 3-2 winagainst Arsenal. Many are tipping the forward to be a shockinclusion in Roy Hodgson’s England squad

Source: Leicester City FC

AFTER Leicester City secured a spot innext season’s UEFA Champions League groupstages, manager Claudio Ranieri says his sidewill now ght to win the Barclays Premier

League title.The Foxes have the chance to move eight

points clear at the Premier League summitwith a victory over Swansea City at KingPower Stadium on Sunday, with second-placedTottenham Hotspur not playing until Mondayevening.

The conrmation of Champions Leaguegroup stage football next term – secured afterManchester City drew at Newcastle Unitedon Tuesday – has been labelled as a fantasticachievement by Ranieri, and now the City boss has set his sights on winning the PremierLeague.

Ranieri said of European qualication:“We’re in the Champions League, man. Dillyding, dilly dong! It’s fantastic, terric, welldone to everybody – the owners, the fans, the

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 can’t (say anything about the legality

of Blair’s tackle).’’

But he added: “If he has another broken

jaw he collected him in the head, simple as

that.”

this summer and, though Henry thinks it’s alittle early for that, he’s admitted he’s a fan ofthe youngster. ‘First and foremost I would like to saythat I’m a big fan of the kid,’ Henry told SkySports. ‘I like the way he plays, he’s direct, hethinks about his movement, he’s always in the box.

‘I think it will do [Rashford] good to have atournament with the U21s or U19s or whateverit’s going to be. But, I also think, if someone isinjured, is he going to be the next one on thelist? Who knows.’

players, the staff – everybody is involved.“It’s a great achievement – unbelievable.

Now, we go straight away to try to win the title.Only this remains.

“The [Champions League] music isfantastic! Everybody is happy. It’s good

because it’s a big achievement for Leicester,for the fans.

“Big teams will arrive here with a bigchallenge. It’s a great achievement and I’mvery proud. I’m very happy.”

Ranieri set his side a target of amassing79 points at the turn of the year and whilethat will certainly be an impressive haul, theItalian feels they will need more if they wish to become 2015/16 Premier League champions.He added: “I have 79 points, but that’s notenough. Now we have to ght more now. Itold to my players come on, now is the rightmoment to push.

“I always believe, I’m a positive man. IfTottenham go over us, congratulations. But I prefer to stay ve points above. If we win thetitle, it’s unbelievable.”

WEST Indies players will share the entire

$1.6 million in prize money for winning

the men’s World Twenty20 title as well as a

portion of sponsorship revenue, the head of the

region’s 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 nancial dispute,

before they backed down and accepted the

board’s 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 I’d like to think it was water under

the bridge before the tournament started,”

Muirhead said.

“We’ve gotten emails, we’ve gotten calls…

(Grenada) Prime Minister (Dr. Keith) Mitchell,

I know what he’s trying to do and I really want

to thank him.

“He sent a very inspiring email to the team

this morning and I’m yet to hear from our own

cricket board. That is very disappointing.” TheWICB and president Cameron congratulated

both the men’s and women’s team — Stafanie

Taylor’s 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

women’s game in West Indies, says Stafanie

Taylor “All I can say is, it wasn’t by chance

that this happened,” he said.

“We put in a lot of preparations and spenta 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 ofcials,

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.

Thierry Henry a fan of Rashford

Marcus Rashford

Ranieri: We Go For The Title

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

Jamie Vardy

Reynoldssuffers a

second broken

jaw

West Indies players share prizemoney

West Indies players celebrate after beating

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Source: Africanews

WITH Kenya’s famed track and eldteam still unsure whether it will be allowed tocompete at the Rio Olympics, an unlikely newmedal prospect has emerged for the Africannation — their men’s sevens rugby outt. Hardly a world power in the 15-a-sidegame, Kenya has suddenly popped up as a

genuine medal contender in sevens, whichwill be played in Rio as rugby returns to theOlympics after a 92-year hiatus. Currently ranked seventh in the world,ahead of traditional heavyweights includingEngland and France, Kenya served noticeof their intentions for Rio by winning theSingapore leg of the sevens world series, beating Fiji in Sunday’s nal. It was Kenya’s rst tournament win ina world series event after they had made two previous nals, in Australia in 2009 and NewZealand in 2013, and it could not have comeat a better time with the Olympics just fourmonths away and the country’s athletics teamunder a doping cloud. “For our players, this win will give themhuge amounts of self-belief,” Kenyan coachBenjamin Ayimba said. “We’ve always had the potential, butknowing now that we can beat the best will give

us even more condence for success in futuretournaments. This will make us an even betterand more dangerous team to play against.” As Kenya’s players celebrated their win witha gospel song and impromptu jig at Singapore’s National Stadium, their victory lit up rugby’ssocial media sites, with even Kenyan PresidentUhuru Kenyatta tweeting his congratulations tothe underdog team. Their emergence is well-timed for Kenya,with the country’s track and eld team facingthe possibility of being banned from Rio unlessit passes a new anti-doping law following astring of positive tests. Kenya has only ever won medals in twodifferent sports at the Olympics: athletics and boxing. Of the 25 gold medals Kenya has won,24 have been in track and eld. But the rugby

Injera grew up running and playing football before switching to rugby in his early teens. Theson of a professor, he made his internationaldebut a decade ago and has been scoring tries ata regular frequency, though he is more widelyknown for what he once did after one of histouchdowns. At the London Sevens last year, Injeracelebrated his 200th try by pulling a marker pen from his socks and scrawling his name ona television camera, as tennis players often do.Unaware that the cameras need a protectivecovering, he unwittingly ruined a lens valued atabout 60,000 pounds (US$86,000). His try-scoring celebrations have been

sevens team is hoping to change that. “We hope it inspires the kids to play rugbyand it just gives them a lot more heroes to lookup to so, for us, it’s a major milestone,” Ayimbasaid.

“The target for Rio is always to win.”Kenya already has some budding heroes in itsranks, none more so than Collins Injera, the29-year-old speedster who ranks second on theall-time sevens try-scoring lists. Injera kicked a 40-metre penalty after thesiren to clinch a 15-12 win over Argentina inthe semi-nals, then scored two of his team’ssix tries in the 30-7 rout of Fiji in the nal. Like most of the top Kenyan rugby players,

more subdued since then and even as he closesin on the all-time record, his only thoughts areon winning in Rio, where Kenya have alreadyqualied for both the men’s and women’stournaments. “Kenyan rugby has come a long way, it’ssuch an amazing thing,” Injera said. “Everyone is working towards the Olympicsso for us, (winning in Singapore) was a very bigstep. “Rugby is really developing in Kenya.We’re putting new systems into the junior levelsto help build up the game and now that we’vewon a nal, more people will start followingus.”

Kenya eyes Olympic 7s success

Fiji FA Media (Avikash Chand)

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 nal 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

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 saidthey 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

his home.

However, Singh suggested that all help be

diverted to those who needed assisted more

than him.

The president said one of his player’s

family home was also severely damaged and

they also helped him as a team. “Our player Azil Mohammed’s 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

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 Fiji’s name in Group

C during the draw.

“It was great to see one of world’s best

footballer holding Fiji’s name in his hand.”

Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Rio

2016 Pool

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.

former Rakiraki resident said

Bobby said Fiji is their motherland and

they couldn’t bear to see people suffering.

“We organised a dance night and were

fortunate to sell out all the tickets. With the

support of players, ofcials 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

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 somefundraising 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.

Fiji to face Korea in rst Olympic match

Sydney-based club here to help

The Kenya 7s team with the Singapore 7s trophy as they arrive back home.

Setareki Hughes shields the ball from a Germany player during the FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand last year


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Maika Kasami

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 bedone 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 prole competition.

Meanwhile, Lautoka earned its rst 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 Moh’d Shazil Ali.

Speaking to Fiji FA media, Williams saidhis side now has the mindset to ght for the

win in every game.

“We have started to ght for the win as I

think it’s 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 tness

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).

SEVENS IS ALREADY STRIKING

OLYMPIC GOLD

Onto the Olympics and what we saw in

Singapore and Hong Kong was the fact thatrugby 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 men’s tournament

for Rio will be decided. Three core teams

– Samoa, Canada and Russia – will go up

against 13 other regional qualiers including

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 45,000in Singapore’s 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.

We’re now all excited for the nal two events

in Paris and London with a series nale to end

all series nales!

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 build-

up 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 therehas 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

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 ve key points.

KENYA’S DAY FINALLY ARRIVED...

How can we not start with these guys? What

a moment to witness their rst-ever Cup title

in their 115th tournament. Hats off to the all

involved, it’s 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!

Zimbabwe, Chile and Germany. Having beaten

both Fiji and New Zealand in Singapore,

Samoa could be nding form just at the right

time to secure their place in Rio.

TRANSITION TO #RUGBY7S IS NOT

EASY!

We’ve 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. He’s 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 France’s Virimi Vakatawa.

Fiji 7s pivot Vatemo Ravouvou with his family members who were in numbers to greet thenational side back from Hong Kong and Singapore 7s

Masivesi Dakuwaqa greeted by family and friends at Nadi International Airport. Photo- Fiji SUN.

Suva soccer team after a short break will feature in the VPL and the upcoming Vodafone Fiji FACT. Photo- Sanjay Goundar.

Samuela Drudru while playing for Nadiduring the Pillay Garments CvC.

Photo- Sanjay Goundar.

Suva, Nadi back to domestic duties

Five things we learnt in Hong Kong and Singapore


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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

Fiji’s match against Canada at the Hong Kong 7s, as such is fully covered

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, Rawaca’s 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.

Auckland City

through to CWCMaika 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 nal.

Wellington had beaten City in the domestic nal, but a goal from

Micah Lea’alafa two-minutes into the match ensured there was not

going to be a repeat of their earlier meeting.

Solomon Islander Lea’alafa 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.

Fiji’s representative Nadi and Suva bowed out in the pool stages

after recording a win and two losses respectively.

The win means City are the rst 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

River Plate 3-0 in the nal.

National Teams all have

Insurance Covers

The national sevens team and management being rewarded by sponsors Vodafone upon arrival in Nadi. Photo- Fiji SUN.

Fiji 7s reps Alivereti Veitokani, Semi Kunatani, Amenoni Nasilasila andWaisale Serevi in Singapore.

Photo: Supplied.


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The Lautoka Rugby Union team that played Namosi in Week 1 of the Skipper Cup at Nadovu Park. Photos- Fiji SUN.

Jasa Veremalua with close family members in Nadi.

Line out battle in the match between Lautoka and Namosi in the Skipper Cup.

They are sure going to bounce back andtheir second opponent is expected to bear the

full brunt of the rst 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 rst win of the

season from rst outing and is sure to build on

the momentum.

Nadi, disappointed last year bowing out to

Namosi in the seminal after powering through

the preliminary rounds with a dominant

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 nish second

best from its pool, they will still face one of

the trio depending on their nal 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 side’s

reign with the big boys as they will now feature

in the minor division.

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 rst 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 rst hurdle.

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 theirEuropean campaign with Scotland rst 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.

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.

Skipper Cup Round UpStallions go down in opener

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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 nal 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 sevensis 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 t 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

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.

“It’s certainly a r

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