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Minister for Forests Osea Naiqamu (middle) part of the International Yoga Day celebration at Girmit Centre in Lautoka. Photo: Sanjay Goundar
Sanjay Goundar
The ancient Indian art of Yoga has the poten-
tial to significantly reduce rising cases of non-
communicable diseases in the country.
Speaking at the International Yoga Day cel-
ebration at Lautoka’s Girmit Centre on June 24
Minister for Forests Osea Naiqamu pointed out
that NCD’s related illness has taken our nation
by storm, especially diabetes with 669 amputa-
tions in 2015 and 791 cases in 2016.
Mr Naiqamu emphasized that to control the
rapid occurrence of NCD’s Yoga is the simple
answer.
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“The practice of Yoga has immense benefits
not only for the body but for the mind so that
you may enjoy a perfect healthy state of being.
“Yoga is a kind of cleansing. Yoga is about
giving care to your body, mind and brain. We
can start now and help spread the benefits of
yoga and the many benefits that it offers
“Our nation is wrestling with the rise of
NCD’s especially diabetes so there certainly is
a need for a greater participation from one and
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out that free from illness, a path of wellness is
the path of yoga because it teaches us to see oth-
ers the same as ourselves.
Mr Modi informed that we have found ways
to control communicable diseases but the focus
has now shifted to non-communicable diseases.
“People suffer from stress related illnesses
and also life style related diseases like diabe-
tes and hypertension. Stress and depression has
become silent killers. Yoga offers a solution
to these ailments. Practicing yoga helps fight
stress and find peace. As the body is a temple of
the mind yoga creates a beautiful temple.”
02 NEWS JUNE 25 - JULY 25,
2018

Prestigious Sangam award for YP Reddy

Sanjay Goundar

Local business tycoon and veteran

hotelier Yenktesh Permal (YP) Reddy
recently received one of the most pres-
tigious awards from the Then India San-
marga Ikya (TISI) Sangam
TISI Sangam National President Sad-
asiwan Naicker presented Deed of Award
(Dhanveer) to Mr Reddy during the 3rd
Mahakumba Abhishekam Pooja of the Sri
Siva Subramanya Swami temple in Nadi
on June 17.
The Lautoka based businessman has
been one of the longest serving presidents
of TISI Sangam and out of his 64 years
of community service he has been at the
helm of the Sangam organisation in Fiji
for 23 years.
He is the only other TISI Sangam mem-
ber apart from late MN Naidu to receive
the Dhanveer Award.
According to Mr Reddy it is a great hon-
our for him to receive such a prestigious
award for his service to the Sangam body.
He revealed that over the last several Local business tycoon Mr YP Reddy (middle) receiving the Dhanveer award from TISI Sangam National President Mr Sadasiwan Naicker.
years he served diligently as a senior offi- Photo: Waisea Nasokia / Fiji Sun
cial of the organization and has seen rapid
growth of Sangam. years after late Mr MN Naidu became the Swami temple in Nadi for the 3rd Devasthanam Board chairman Gandhi
“Sangam is such, we are the president pioneer recipient.” Mahakumba Abhishekam Pooja. This five Mestry informed that since the first Maha
but the power lies in the TIV Sangam and Mr Reddy added that he was only day pooja is carried out once in every 12 Kumbabishekam, the Kovil has come a
Maathar Sangam. We will always have 9-years-old when TISI Sangam became years. The first was held in 2006 and 1994 long way in development of various struc-
ups and downs in Sangam. No one has an organization in Fiji and his interest to respectively. tures and other developments and this was
been born yet to break Sangam. We will serve the organization slowly developed This pooja Kumbhabhishekam is be- possible due to the contribution of devo-
be gone one day but Sangam will continue from that tender age. lieved to recharge the spiritual power of tees and enthusiastic workers.
its journey. Meanwhile, thousands of devotees from the deity and also the kumba (temple tow-
“I am really blessed to have been be- around the country and abroad frequented er), which is also surcharge with the same
stowed with this outstanding recognition the premises of the Sri Siva Subramanya divine power as the deity.

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 JUNE 25 - JULY 25, 2018
27 youths graduate in self reliance
Zareena Bi
In the first ever graduation of its kind 27
youths attained a certificate in Self Reliance
and Welfare from the Church of Jesus Christ
Latter Day Saint Business College.
The graduation ceremony which was held at
the Church in Lautoka on June 24 was a part
of their Community Fair Activity which was
also a first for the church.
According to the West LDS Stake President
Solo Kaumaitotoya the program which is for
12 weeks is on self reliance and welfare which
teaches independence, making your own life
and starting things on your own rather than
depending on others.
He added that the program is unique as it
is not only for the church members but non
members as well therefore other institutions
have been invited to be a part of this program.
“I love this program because the church is
not acting independently, the church is actu-
ally working together with the community be-
cause at the end of the day it is the public that
require our assistance.
“It is about all of us no matter what religion
we follow because we all face the same issues
of life and social issues.
“We are creating the networks to ensure
that the youths will find jobs as our training
is practical with subjects like business, educa-
tion for better work and job search. We also
connect them to the banks to assist in starting
their business and connect them to Institutes
to further their education.”
The President also mentioned that this pro-
gram is a spiritual guidance as everything is
spiritually driven.
“As stated in Isaiah 54:13 ‘all thy children
shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be
the peace of thy children’.
“This simply means if you are not ground-
ed with knowledge then you would be a con-
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“This is for the youth as they are the ones
who are the future of their homes, the future
of their faith, the future of our country and
since they are the future we might as well set
the path for them.”
Kaumaitotoya advised that the training is
free and he is hopeful that more unemployed
youths will be able to reap the benefit of this
program in future.
Meanwhile, the Stake Self Reliance and
Welfare Specialist Olanrewaju Afolayan stat-
ed that the intent is to help those who are in
need to brain storm on how to build their ca-
reer.
“Self reliance is the avenue to help them
identify their talents and move forward in life.
“We are also looking into introducing a new
program which will be on how to manage
your personal finances.
“Hopefully this will now be an annual event
with the inclusion of more organizations.”
West LDS Stake President Solo Kaumai-
totoya (left) and Stake Self Reliance and
Welfare Specialist Olanrewaju Afolayan
(right) during the community fair. Pho-
tos: Sanjay Goundar
A wide range of activities including face
painting for children was part of the day
long first ever community fair at the LDS
Church in Balawa Lautoka
Zareena Bi
The organizers of the Has-
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committee chairperson Umit
Narayan said funds raised
this year would be used to as-
sist in the purchase of school
materials for about 1200 chil-
dren.
“Over the past 18 years
we have raised more than
$500,000 and assisted more 2018 Farmers Carnival Miss Farmers Shafika Bibi being
than 10,000 children from un- crowned by last year’s winner. Photo: Sanjay Goundar
derprivileged backgrounds.
“And this has only been College Lautoka Year 13 Miss City Sector, Suli Vuki-
possible because of the amaz- student thanked Allah, her vuki and second runner-up
ing support we have received mother, her chaperone and to Miss Drasa Sector, Nitika
from our sponsors and the the sponsors for making it Prasad.
generosity of the people of happen. Miss Saweni Sector Lili-
Lautoka.” She added that she was viwa Vakavoli, who scooped
Meanwhile, Miss Lautoka proud to support a carni- the Miss Charity crown will
Sector contestant Shafika val that did work to aid the fly to New Zealand as part of
Bibi was crowned Miss education of underprivileged her prize and Miss Farmers
Farmers 2018. children. 2018 has won herself a trip to
The 18-year-old Central First runner-up went to Australia.
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More new markets to be built

JUNE 25 - JULY 25, 2018

Maika Kasami
Three more new markets will be
built outside the Central Business
District (CBD) area to accommo-
date the high requests from the mar-
ket vendors.
Lautoka City Council CEO Jone
Nakauvadra confirms that the re-
sponse to obtain a market space is
high and thus they are looking at
constructing the new markets at spe-
cific locations.
The first project, the new market
built along the Sukanaivalu Road is
nearing completion and Nakauvadra
says they have limited space avail-
able for vendors there.
“The response to obtain a market
space is high as we receive requests
nearly every day. We have only 26
stalls that will be on offer initially
for the Sukanaivalu Road based
market.
“And after that we will then be-
gin construction for our new market
along the MN Naidu Road. We have
also identified other two spaces, one
at Natabua and the other one at Wai-
yavi. These will be the additional
markets and this will be built once
we receive the funding,” Nakau-
vadra said.
He further stated that they are
running out of space at the main
city market and are urging vendors
to make use of the new market fa-
cilities that will be very beneficial to
them in terms of their livelihood.
“There will be lots of benefits for
the vendors. First of all there are lots
of people wanting space here in the
main market in the city but there
is not enough space, so that’s why
we are expanding our operations to
other areas as well. They will have
more space to sell there and there
will be less congestion outside the
CBD area.
“For people wanting to buy veg-
etables and root crops they don’t
have to come to town they can just
do their marketing locally,” he add-
ed.
Nakauvadra has kindly requested
vendors to look after council’s prop-
erties well and treat them as their
own since it’s a costly exercise to
build such infrastructure.
“People need to look after the
infrastructure the council is devel-
oping because all of us are part of
Lautoka City Council one way or
the other. It’s just like the installa-
tion of the street lights that we have
done as it costs a lot of money and
we expect people to look after the
properties instead of vandalising
and damaging it.” Construction of the new mini market along Sukanaivalu Road is nearing
Meanwhile, LCC is taking a pro- its completion. Photo: Maika Kasami
active approach to begin developing
vacant lands within the city area. advertised way back in 2013. That’s a foreshore subdivision. Two lots
One such land that has been va- the council land and there are five had been taken by a company that
cant and idle for some time now is lots that will be developed there. responded to our advertisement way
on Marine Drive namely the Kasala The purpose is to make use of the back in 2013, but the other three lots
Mall Subdivision. space that has been lying vacant and will be developed by the council,”
“We are beginning to subdivide idle for so many years now. It’s Nakauvadra informed.
the land there. This subdivision was

Lautoka City to host BOG

Maika Kasami “The council will be closely working with Fiji Football Association so that we can have a
very successful tournament for everybody to enjoy,” Nakauvadra said.
The Lautoka City Council is bracing itself to host the 2018 Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants He also revealed that they are also plans to construct a pavilion on the embankment side of
soccer tournament at Churchill Park. the ground with the funding assistance from the government of the day.
Last year, the BOG semi-finals and final was brought to Lautoka after the pool matches was “We are also working closely with the government to construct a pavilion on the embank-
played at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori. ment side of the ground. This will begin once we receive funding from the government.”
LCC CEO Jone Nakauvadra says they are looking forward to host the eight Premier districts The official BOG pool draw was done at Churchill Park on June 20. Defending champions
in the Sugar City. Rewa are in Pool 1 along with Suva, Nadi and Dreketi. Host Lautoka leads Pool 2 with Ba,
He said LCC is closely working with Fiji Football Association in ensuring a successful tour- Labasa and Tavua. The BOG group stages will be played over July 20-22. The semi-finals and
nament is held at Churchill Park this year. final will be played the following weekend.

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 JUNE 25 - JULY 25, 2018 LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL NEWS
Solar lights for Marine Drive Anti - Litter, Open Fire
New solar street lights and water taps are new attractions along the Marine Drive seawall in
Lautoka. Photo: Sanjay Goundar
Maika Kasami
42 solar lights have been installed by the Lautoka City Council along the Marine Drive
seawall walkway.
LCC CEO Jone Nakauvadra said the lights will assist in brightening up the walkway
at night and early in the morning.
He said this will help in keeping the place safe and secured as well.
“Lots of people including the senior citizens of Lautoka patronise the place in the af-
ternoon and the morning. We have street lights there but they were not bright enough so
we thought to use the solar lights to ensure the place is brighten up and well lit up with
lights in the night and early in the morning.
“And also we want to make the place more secure and safe for the members of the
public to use it for their morning and evening run and walks as well,” Nakauvadra said.
Nakauvadra also mentioned water taps have also been installed in the area and a public
convenience is also in the pipeline to be built soon.
“The taps have also been installed, since people walking and running there do not have
access to water. Sooner or later we will also be constructing the public convenience as
well for the people to use,” he added.
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05
campaign underway
Citizens are advised that council will be conducting anti-litter and open fire enforcement
campaign during early morning and evenings. Citizens found littering on public places or
burning wastes will be fined. This also applies to those who place garbage after garbage
collection schedules or place garbage on roadside after the council has already collected
garbage from the area.
Citizens are requested to cooperate with the council in keeping the city clean and beauti-
ful. Council has been creating awareness to citizens regarding problems resulting from lit-
tering and open burning of rubbish. There is need to refrain from littering as it pollutes our
environment and becomes an eye sore.
Burning of rubbish emits smoke and fumes which by its odor and appearance is offen-
sive, objectionable and also prejudicial to environment, health and safety of people. In ad-
dition, it can pose as a fire hazard to neighboring properties. Open burning of rubbish also
emits greenhouse gases which causes climate change impacts.
Council has appointed additional four (4) litter prevention officers in an attempt to re-
inforce the litter enforcement works with in the city area. Citizens are reminded to adopt
following environmental friendly practices:
• Make use of the public litter bins for discharging rubbish whilst in the city;
• Refrain from littering in drains/creeks, roads, parks, market, bus stand, footpaths etc;
• Put a stop to burning of rubbish;
• Use councils garbage collection and bulky refuse collection services for discharge of
house hold.
• Refrain from sweeping wastes from shops and offices onto councils footpaths and streets.
• Place garbage in proper bins with tight fitting lids to avoid scattering by stray dogs.
• Place garbage for collection by 7.00 am for residential areas and by 8.00am for commer-
cial and industrial areas.
Councils Litter Prevention Officers have been carrying out litter prevention awareness
and enforcement works within the city and have so far issued total of one thousand and ten
(1010) fixed penalty notices since 2009.
Citizens are further advised that anyone found littering in public places will be issued
with “on the spot fixed penalty notice of $40.00” without any further warning. Failure to
pay fixed penalty will result in legal action against offenders.
Council therefore seek cooperation of all citizens to adopt environment friendly initia-
tives like practice recycling, composting, use of eco bags when shopping, stop burning of
wastes and refrain from littering to pledge our support for Fiji’s Presidency of COP 23 and
mitigate climate change impacts.
06 NEWS JUNE 25 - JULY 25, 2018

EDITORIAL COMMENT 40 years of peacekeeping

Mission Rugby
World Cup 7s
There are no two-ways about it. Fiji have to win the Rugby
World Cup 7s title to cap off a promising yet not so lucky
2017/2018 season.
With the Fiji Airways Fiji Men’s Sevens team finishing sec-
ond best in their bid to claim the Commonwealth Games
and the HSBC World Sevens series title, the focus now
shifts to the Rugby World Cup 7s in San Francisco.
It was a case of ‘so close yet so far’ for coach Gareth Baber
and his band of warriors in their quest to clinch the 2017
/2018 HSBC World Sevens series title.
The national side fell short as they were bundled out of the
main competition in Paris after their heroics a week earlier
in London opening up a seven point gap at the top.
The equation in France was to only finish as the third best
team, earning the required 17-points to steer away from
nearest rivals South Africa and claim their fourth-ever
world series title.
But England spoilt a Fiji party as early as the quarterfinals
scoring a well worked try with time already up on the clock.
The national side now had to play a waiting game, hop- Ex-serviceman who served on behalf of Fiji in UN Peacekeeping missions were also part of the 40th anniversary celebrations.
ing for the Neil Powell coached side to drop points and for Photo: Sanjay Goundar
Jerry Tuwai and his men to win the fifth place spot. Fiji
went about doing their job but also did the Blitzboks as they Zareena Bi ties, in urban areas, villages and most importantly the invest-
overcame Spain, New Zealand and England to snatch the ment in the education for their children.
title away from Fiji at the death. Peacekeeping has played an integral role in Fiji’s develop- “Peacekeeping has proven to be one of the most effective
The players and fans were left disappointed when it mat- ment and in Fiji’s perception, ‘peacekeeping is an important tools available to the United Nations to assist host countries
tered, especially after winning five tournaments on the way. foreign policy instrument for the nation’. navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace.”
The national side were looking forward to a ‘golden’ finish While reflecting on the sons of Fiji who paid the ultimate The Minister also informed that peacekeepers provide secu-
but only had to settle for a silver medal. sacrifice for global peace during the 40th anniversary peace- rity and the political and peace building support to help host
For the records, Fiji first won the World Series title back keeping celebrations on June 11 at Lautoka, the Minister for countries make the difficult, early transition from conflict to
in the 2005/2006, and followed it with wins during the Youth and Sport Mr Laisenia Tuitubou stressed that we should peace therefore the theme ‘Fiji’s Sacrifice for Global Peace’
2014/2015 and 2015/2016 season – the first time a team remember the heavy price paid by more than 60 Fijian peace- reflects the history of Fiji’s peace keepers.
other than New Zealand won back to back season titles. keepers who lost their lives upholding the values of toleration “Peacekeeping is guided by three basic principles: consent
The focus now is entirely on the world event in the States. and reconciliation embodied in the United Nations Charter. of the parties, impartiality and non-use of force except in self-
Baber will have a full squad at his disposal for selection. He He added that from our initial deployment in 1978, Fiji is defense and defense of the mandate.
will have the likes of Europe based players in Leone Na- currently engaged in eight active missions abroad and this is a “The high standards achieved by Fijian personnel in UN
karawa, Semi Radradra Semi Kunatani and Josua Tuisova testament of the hard work and sacrifice of our peacekeeping peacekeeping has been a focus of national pride and has earned
to consider together with the elite players who have been personnel serving abroad. Fiji considerable praise in the international community.
competing for spots in the HSBC sponsored series. “The vision by our leaders that peacekeeping could contrib- “Fijian peacekeepers has unique strengths, including le-
Like his predecessor Ben Ryan (prior to the Olympics), the ute significantly to nation building was something that had gitimacy, burden sharing, and an ability to deploy and sustain
Welsh man will also have to make some tough decisions multiplying effects especially on the individual families and troops from around the globe, integrating them with civilian
in the lead up to the final announcement of the team to the villages. peacekeepers to advance multidimensional mandates.”
RWC 7s. “The remittance from Fijians taking part in peacekeeping has
Baber will surely want to add a major title win to his Cur- a lot of beneficiary. It has helped in the acquisition of proper-
riculum Vitae. With the missed opportunities earlier on, the

A right to pollution free environment

fact now is Fiji have to win the Rugby World Cup 7s, full
stop.

Maika Kasami Zareena Bi

Editor.
If someone is spoiling the environ-
ment, he or she is violating the rights of
others as the right to a pollution free en-
PUBLISHER : SANJAY GOUNDAR vironment is a part of the basic right of
PH: 9960 129 life.
These sentiments were echoed by the
EDITOR : MAIKA KASAMI Minister for Local Government, Hous-
PH: 9189 779 ing, Environment, and Infrastructure and
Transport, Parveen Kumar Bala while
MARKETING MANAGER: ZAREENA Bi PH: officiating the World Environment Day
program for the Western Division at the
9322 621
Ba Market grounds on June 18 with the
theme ‘Beat Plastic Solution’.
T/A : WESTERN MEDIA ENTERPRISES The Minister informed that a central
priority of the Fijian Government is to
EMAILS: citystarnews15@gmail.com / build a Fiji where the next generation can
sanjayg@connect.com.fj enjoy a better life then the one that went Minister for Environment Praveen Bala (middle) with students during the Interna-
before it through . tional Environment Day celebration in Ba. Photo Waisea Nasokia/ Fiji Sun
Follow us on facebook with daily updates : CityS- “That means tackling the environment tourism.”
TAR-Newspaper problems, so they are not burden for our Mr Bala reiterated that World Environ- marine life.
ment Day marks a very important day in “So today I ask you? How can we
children and grandchildren.
the global calendar, a day when everyone make changes in our everyday lives to
“In the west here, as in the rest of Fiji,
OFFICE : 15 TUKANI STREET, globally is reminded of their rights and overcome threats like plastic pollution?
we are blessed with an abundance and
LAUTOKA variety of landscapes and habitats. These obligations when it comes to environ- “The answer is very simple. It has to
ment. begin with individual action and aware-
natural assets are immense value.
POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 4230, He also emphasised about the aware- ness of plastic and other forms of pollu-
“It is what defines us to the rest of the
Lautoka ness of the dangers and risks it brings not tions.
world. Tourists are drawn to our shores
only to human health, but to our rivers “Action and show pride in who you are
to enjoy these beautiful landscapes, sup-
and streams, to our coastal areas, to and pride in where you come from.”
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Recycled Plastic apparel to become new fad
NEWS
Eleven Fiji National University (FNU)
students who are studying to become teach-
ers based at the Natabua Campus, unveiled
a clothing line made out of recycled plastics
in a bid to create more awareness during
World Environment Week which is glob-
ally celebrated from 5-8 June.
The students strutted their design ware at
the ‘Na Were Levu’ lecture threatre during
the World Environment Week celebrations,
which drew huge applause from invited
guests, academics and students.
Nineteen year-old Vilikesa Batikalau said
through his designs he tried to convey the
message to protect the environment by re-
cycling variety of plastic trash and turning
it into creative fashion ware.
“I opted for the theme to recycle and re-
use plastics, whereby I tried to showcase
women’s wear made of recycled garbage
bag, straws and disposal plastic cups and
plates,” said the first year Bachelor of Edu-
cation student.
The Tavua lad always had an interest in
designing but never had the opportunity to
showcase his talent publicly.
“Through my designs I want to display
that making a garment using recycled plas-
tics are not expensive and is cheaper as well
as environmentally friendly,” he added.
Batikalau is also working on designing
footwear using recycled plastic.
Lecturer in Home Economics, Miriama
Namosimalua who initiated the creative
project with the students said it was about
time people realized the harm plastics were
doing to the environment. She said it was
important for people to take steps to use
alternative choices instead of plastic bags.
07
“We need to make changes in our eve-
ryday lives to reduce the heavy burden of
plastic pollution on our environment and
our heath. And the most appropriate way
is to recycle it into garments, which is an
everyday need for us,” said Namosimalua.
She said the fashion parade showcased,
colourful attires using straws, cups, plates,
and spoons, in line with the World Environ-
ment Week theme ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’.
“Plastics are disposed or rejected after
usage and is deemed to be worthless or un-
needed. However, what we tried to show-
case is that nothing is worthless and most
of the plastics can be recycled rather it end-
ing in the rubbish dump,” said the senior
lecturer.
Namosimalua was very impressed with
the designs and concepts exhibited by the
students.
“I am really proud to see the creative flair
of our students particularly from the non-
home economics students, they really dis-
played that we at FNU not only provide an
enabling studying environment, but provide
them with an opportunity to showcase and
display their innovative skills,” she said.
Being in the textile field for a number of
years now, Namosimalua said it was her
dream to see that Fijians collect and recycle
plastic waste into thread and woven fabric
for use in apparel, shoes and other acces-
sories.
A FNU Natabua campus training teacher
showcasing a traditional I taukei cos-
tume design made out of plastic products.
Photo: Sanjay Goundar

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This was the message delivered by Rupeni Mario, Specialist in Climate Change Mitigation at
the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Program (SPREP), during the World Envi-
ronment Day celebrations held at the Fiji National University (FNU), Natabua Campus today.
Mario said over the years, human activities have caused massive pollution and degradation
that has harshly affected our delicate eco-system.
“The damage has become so severe, that the whole world has come together to stop any fur-
ther damage as our continued survival is at risk,” said Mario.
Fiji is proud to be the President of COP23 that leads the fight against climate change and
ensures that the voices of vulnerable Island nations are heard on the global stage.
Mario stressed that everyone plays a role, whether they reside in a first or third world nation,
if we are to ensure that our planet remains habitable in the future.
“Life can be very simple and fulfilling if we follow certain principles; these simple formulas
cost no money and involve no hassles yet prove to be very effective,” said Mario.
The FNU Natabua Campus staff and students took a pledge to become a sustainable and en-
vironmentally friendly university campus in Fiji and the South Pacific.
The committee has pledged to:
• Reduce our energy consumption and associated carbon emissions
• Minimise our use of water
• Implement a waste minimization strategy and maintain a high recycling rate
• Organise and maintain native tree afforestation and man-grove forest rehabilitation
• Organise and lead campus clean up campaigns on a quarterly basis
• Promote and support sustainable developments and projects on campus
2 Ram Sami Reddy Rd, Junction of S.M. Koya Rd., • Put procedures in place to implement sustainable construction and green procurement
Kashmir, Lautoka. • Preserve and enhance the biodiversity of the estate
Phone: 6645 826 Fax: 6645 826 • Empower and motivate staff, students and stakeholders through appropriate environmental
education and communication.
Mobile: 9975 369/ 9926 369/ 8322 211/ 7772 826 Acting Dean, College of Humanities and Education, Professor Unaisi Baba encouraged stu-
dents to be environmentally conscious and pledge to keep it safe for our future generations.
P.O. Box 7350, Lautoka. “The environment should be taken care all through the life and this is only possible if we are
active to bring some positive changes within ourselves and environment,” she said.

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LAUTOKA CAMPUS CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE

欢迎你来学汉语
CONTINUING AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION

CAREGIVING FUNDAMENTALS
If you are interested in Caregiving as a Homecare Worker, or as a Family Caregiver LEARN CHINESE AT USP LAUTOKA CAMPUS
for your loved ones, or pursuing a career in Caregiving, then this course is for you.
The Confucius Institute at USP, is offering various levels of Chinese (Standard Chinese) courses
The Course consists of 110 hours of classroom theory, skills and demonstrations
at Lautoka Campus USP in 2018, and will meet different demands from individuals, businesses,
and First Aid/CPR training together with 40 hours of practical with an approved cli-
schools, government departments and NGOs. Different levels of credit courses (LL181/LL281/
ent. This course provides you with necessary skills required in Caregiving. LL381/LL382) and social courses are here for your selection. The social courses for beginners
Successful students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and First Aid/ CPR focus on basic daily social communication skills of Chinese - listening and speaking. It
Certificate from Fiji Red Cross Society. includes pronunciation and the most practical communication tasks needed in daily life. The
intermediate courses are a continuation of the beginners’ level, which cover a more extensive
Delivery Details range of topics and concentrate on developing the language competence. The advanced
courses are a continuation of the intermediate level which enables students to communicate
in greater depth and demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the perspectives of
Venue Day Class Evening Class people from other cultures. The credit courses will focus not only on the conversational skills
of Chinese, but on its structure and usage. We also provide distinctive cultural workshops for
USP Lautoka Campus Monday - Friday Monday - Friday students, such as Tea Ceremony, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese dancing, and Cooking during
9am - 1pm for 7 weeks 5pm - 8pm for 9 weeks the semester.

Fees: $900 (Cash, installments or Cheque) Chinese Course for Social Students
Placement: Only 20 places are available so it will be offered on first come-first Course Type Day Time Venue
served basis.
Beginner I – Class 1 Saturday 2pm – 4pm USP Lautoka Campus
Minimum admission requirements: Must be 18 years and over; at least
Beginner I – Class 2 Tuesday 6pm – 8pm USP Lautoka Campus
FJC pass or mature applicant with good command of spoken and written Eng-
lish. Submit your application with a copy of birth certificate and two (2) passport Beginner II – Class 1 Saturday 10am – 12am USP Lautoka Campus
photos. Beginner II – Class 2 Monday 6pm – 8pm USP Lautoka Campus
To obtain enrolment form and for further information, contact: Babita Beginner III Wednesday 6pm – 8pm USP Lautoka Campus
Sharma, tel: 666 6800; fax: 6667133; email: babita.sharma@usp.ac.fj or enquire at Reading & Writing I Thursday 6pm – 8pm USP Lautoka Campus
the USP Lautoka Campus, Western House, corner of Vidilo Street, Lautoka or visit
our website: www.usp.ac.fj/lautoka Course Length: 14 July to 26 October 2018 (15 weeks).
Course Rate: FJD200.
Due date: 13 July 2018 (First come first served)
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Please Note:
1. If you prefer to attend the class another day in the week, please contact CI-USP staff.

OHS MODULES 1 - 4 TRAINING Contact information is attached at the end.

2. Applicants are required to have successfully completed former level(s). Otherwise approved
Acquire knowledge and skills in identifying hazards, assessing and controlling by the teachers.
risk and in contributing to occupational health and safety management in your 3. Reading & Writing I Course only applies to students who have completed Beginner II Course.
organisation. It is mandatory in Fiji under Legal Notice 169 section 7(1) that OHS 4. A certificate indicating the level of Chinese language you have reached will be issued upon
your successful completion of the corresponding course.
special training should be provided to Health & Safety representatives and com-
mittee members in every work place. Safety at work is everyone’s concern.
Learning outcomes
Elective Course for USP Students
(Commencing date and fees will be referred to the USP Calendar 2018)
At the successful completion of the training participants will be able to:
1. Explain the roles & functions of 3. Describe methods used to identify Code Course Target students Standard Venue
OHS representatives and the workplace hazards & assess their
committee. risk factors. LL181 Chinese Language I Beginners HSK 1 USP
2. Demonstrate the use of 4. Apply OHS technology & Lautoka Campus
workplace arrangements to communication skills
LL281 Chinese Language Have finished HSK 2 USP
resolve workplace health & safety 5. Identify the relevant OHS
II LL181 or a similar Lautoka Campus
issues. regulations & codes of practice level
Training content
LL381 Chinese Language Have finished HSK 3 USP
1. OHS Act 1996 – application 6. Current OHS regulations III LL281 or a similar Lautoka Campus
2. Workplace arrangements 7. SMART audit level
3. Establishment of OHS reps & 8. Accident investigation & reporting
committees 9. Hazard identification & risk LL382 Chinese Language Have finished HSK 4 USP
4. Functions of the OHS committee assessment & controls IV LL381 or similar Lautoka Campus
5. Managing OHS – The 6 steps 10. Hazardous substances (Business Chinese) level
approach
LL181 Chinese Language I Beginners HSK 1 Online
Online (Online)
Target Group
Excellent students can be nominated for the Chinese Bridge Competition in China.
This training is open for all interested individuals. It is also available for in-house
training delivery.
In-house Training Course for Hotels
Training will also be delivered in other districts of the Western Division on de-
mand. Interested persons are requested to liaise with your networks and collect and Companies
expressions of interest. You can then contact the undersigned for scheduling of We can offer an in-house training of Chinese language course for Fijian companies with a
training and other logistics. business relationship to China and Chinese. The program aims to introduce the learners to
Chinese language, culture and some customs, helping them solve the problems that may occur
in work. It will not only introduce learners to basic Chinese conversations and culture, but also
Dates, Days & Venue Fee improve listening and speaking skills of Chinese language in work scenarios.
Time
By the end of this program, the learners will be able to:
Evening Class - Two USP Lautoka Campus $560 pp • Consolidate the language knowledge in the last training course.
Evenings per week • Improve Chinese listening and speaking skills especially in work scenarios.
(5 - 8pm) • Have a better understanding of Chinese culture and customs.
You can contact us at any time to discuss about this course.

Class will be scheduled once sufficient number of applications are received. Fees
to be paid in cash, cheques or instalment basis.
To obtain enrolment form and for further information,
contact: Babita Sharma Email: babita. sharma@usp.ac.fj
tel: 666 6800; fax: 6667133 or enquire at the USP Lautoka Campus,
Western House, corner of Vidilo Street, Lautoka or visit our website:
www.usp.ac.fj/lautoka
Application forms can be downloaded from the website: www.usp.ac.fj/ci or be obtained
from the front desk or Confucius Institute Office at USP Lautoka Campus.
Contact us:
Ms. Teresa Ali; Tel: 6666800; email: ali_t@usp.ac.fj or usplautoka@usp.ac.fj
Mr. Jie Huang; Tel: 6666800-1221; Email: jie.huang@usp.ac.fj
Ms. Guishuang Yang; Tel: 6666800-1221; Email: yang.guishuang@usp.ac.fj
Website: www.usp.ac.fj/ci
Facebook: Confucius Institute at The University of the South Pacific

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Employees have to be made healthier
Sanjay Goundar

Business organizations in the country have been urged to

encourage their employees to live a healthy life style to tackle
the significant increase of non-communicable diseases in the
country.
Fiji Medical Association President Dr Iferemi Waqa made
this special plea while addressing heads of various different
corporate organizations at University of the South Pacific Lau-
toka campus on June 21.
As part of the university’s 50th anniversary celebration this
particular health and wellness awareness program was initi-
ated. USP Lautoka Campus Director Dr Pramila Devi pointed
out that the university is taking a leading role in ensuring that
people adhere to healthy life style considering the rising num-
ber of NCDs, stress and depression related cases in Fiji.
Dr Waqa informed the industry leaders present at the health
forum that in 1970’s the prevalence of diabetes which is new
and old recorded cases were only 2% in Fiji but now by 2020
the prevalence of diabetes in the adult population will be 25%
which means one in every four people in Fiji will have diabe-
tes.
He emphasized that within 50 years the numbers of diabetes
cases in Fiji will significantly increase which is a major worry
for the nation.
The Associate Professor in Surgery from the Fiji National
University rather than putting the whole blame on the nation’s
public health sector individuals have to seriously screen their Industry leader’s part of the Yoga session provided at USP Lautoka Campus as part of the health and wellness awareness
current live style. program. Photo: Sanjay Goundar
“There has been drastic change in our living pattern now
compared to what our parents and elders used to adjust to in
champion because never mind how healthy our diet is without a stress relieving Yoga and meditation session undertaken by
the 70’s era.
exercise we will not be able to achieve the best of our health.” visiting Yoga and wellness coach from South France Coralie
“In this modern days exercise is something we Fijians have
Dr Waqa reiterated that it becomes an utmost responsibility Imbert.
gone away from which is directly contributing to rising cases
of each and every business organization in the country to en- Ms Imbert who has been a Windsurf and Kiteboard French
of NCDs in the country.
courage their employees to do regular exercise as the current champion stressed that Yoga is a very simple solution to a
“Therefore exercise is something we want companies to
trend shows that young people are not exercising anymore. healthy livelihood along with reducing stress and depression
Meanwhile, participants at the health forum were also part of

Fiji’s only Masters level programme in Renewable Energy makes steady progress
Part of UniFiji’s Masters in Renewable Energy Management REM group at Nadarivatu hydro. Photo: Supplied
University of Fiji’s Masters in Renewable Energy Manage-
ment (MREM) programme will be producing its first batch of
graduates by the end of this year, and there are already signs
that demand for these new management-level personnel will
be high.
The twelve students who started in early 2017 in this two-
year programme are now in the second and final year of their
studies. Interest in this Renewable Energy training programme
has been coming from diverse areas of the economy, including
the teaching, research and the industrial sectors. Those reg-
istered for the programme include practicing scientists, engi-
neers and power generation project managers in addition to
teachers and young University staff.
The last Semester will be dedicated to the research compo-
nent of the programme, which is offered by coursework and
thesis. At least eight of these students will be completing the
experimental components of the minor thesis by the end of
semester 2 this year.
One of the primary purposes of the programme is to up-skill
and train middle-management level recruits in the area of Re-
newable Energy Management. Coordinator for the programme,
Professor Anirudh Singh, stated that the MREM programme
incorporates multi-disciplinarily aspects of energy including
energy management, energy economics and sustainable devel-
opment to help create holistically developed energy graduates
in the Pacific.
“Global warming and the consequent climate change are
high on the agenda of international organizations as well as
the governments of the Pacific Island Countries including Fiji.
Renewable energy offers one of the two main solutions to miti-
gate the impacts of climate change.
Most countries are now working on their Nationally-Deter-
mined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris agreement for cli-
mate change mitigation and adaptation. The market for renew-
able energy graduates in the near future is thus tremendous.
However there are very few institutions offering renewable en-
ergy management programmes. With the MREM programme,
UniFiji’s intention is to fill the void of energy graduates not
only in Fiji but throughout the South Pacific,” stated Professor
Singh.
Students as well as people in employment having a science
background are encouraged to register for this programme as
it allows for flexible study times suitable for both part-time
and full-time studies. An added advantage that this programme
offers is the ability to join at any time during its first year of
studies.

Boost for Western Drainage Board

Zareena Bi
The Western Division Drainage Board re-
ceived a timely boost towards their opera-
tions recently with the grant of two new ve-
hicles from the Ministry of Waterways.
According to the Western Division Drainage
Board Chairperson Faiaaz Ali this is a wel-
come boost from their Ministry.
“As you know we now fall under the newly
formed Ministry of Waterways under the
leadership of Dr Mahendra Reddy as the
Minister for Waterways.
“Under this Ministry within three months we
have received a grant of 1.3 million to re-
vamp our operations.
“You may have noticed the extensive work
we have carried out in the Western division
recently with the de-silting and excavation
work for the drainage which has been much
appreciated by the farmers.”
Ali further informed that the grant of two
new vehicles worth around $105,00 in total
will take them a long way in their area of op-
erations.
“Our division starts from Ra to Sigatoka and
we have two field officers so we have divided
the division into two zones.
“The field Officer will now be able to inspect
the work of the contractors at a faster pace
since they will work in their allocated areas.
“This will now ensure that the contractors
will receive their payments in a more timely
and efficient manner.”

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Excellence
in Customer
Empower-
ing through
Specialized
Training Clyde

Care
Equipment

Lautoka team
with Mr Rich-
ard Croft from
FG Wilson
– UK Photo: The pursuit of excellence in customer service continues at Clyde
Supplied Equipment ( Pacific ) Ltd., as this year too, the company conducted
a specialized technical training for its Telecom customers and Clyde
employees. The training was attended by engineers from Vodafone,
Digicel and Clyde service staff.
The training focused on the Perkins 400 series diesel engines, Deep
Sea DSE7420 & DSE890 control panels and F G Wilson telecom gen-
erators ( 7.5 to 22 KVA units ). The training sessions were held at
Kshatriya Hall in Suva on 11th & 12th June and at TANOA WATER-
FRONT HOTEL on 14’th June.
This intensive course was conducted by Richard Croft – Global
Training Manager from F G Wilson, UK. Richard Croft has 30 years
of experience behind him on F G Wilson products and services and
since the last few years, he has been totally dedicated in steering such
specialized product training.
“Clyde Equipment has always prioritized passing of latest techno-
logical advancements to its own employees and its valued custom-
ers”, says Clyde GM, Praful Dhokai. “With manufacturers constantly
upgrading their products and introducing latest technology, it has be-
come very necessary to hold such training sessions from time to time”,
said Praful.
Praful added, “We also want our team to be well equipped, when
they go out on the field and face the customers”.
F G Wilson is a global leader in power generators, with more than 50
years in manufacturing diesel powered generators! The company ap-
pointed Clyde Equipment (Pacific) Ltd. as their sole authorized dealer
in Fiji in the year 1998 and since then both companies have forged a
most successful business partnership.
We thank Richard Croft for coming all the way from Belfast (UK)
and giving his precious time in training the Clyde staff and customer
representatives as well. Thank you Ricky for your patience and efforts

Clyde Equipment General Manager Praful Dhokai (right)

with Global Training Manager from F G Wilson, UK. Richard
Croft. Photo: Supplied

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Pacific TAFE to align with industry requirements

University of the South Pacific’s
Pacific Technical and Further Edu-
cation (Pacific TAFE) will soon
align its programs and courses for
the tourism and hospitality sector
according to the industry require-
ment.
This was revealed during an open
consultation session with the in-
dustry partners at the Pacific TAFE
Nadi Hospitality and Tourism Train-
ing Centre in Nadi on June 1.
Professor Richard Coll, Deputy
Vice-Chancellor, Learning, Teach-
ing and Student Services, said that
in comparison with past years, the
speed of change is rapid and there
is a need to be flexible and fast in
adapting to the industry and peo-
ple’s needs, hence the reason for the
industry consultation.
He stated that industry profes-
sional bodies need to be set up to
advice about standards adding that,
industry placement is allowed by
employers in Fiji increasingly but
there is a need for industries to be
part of placement planning as well.
“That is the reason we are here in
Nadi again for consultation. At USP,
we have Industry Programme Advi-
sory Committees, industry partici-
pation in Campus Life activities and
in industry mentoring programmes
to name a few” Professor Coll said.
He highlighted that the engage-
ment needs to go further such as col-
laboration in awareness to students
and parents, advocacy to policy
makers, conferences, and sharing of
best practices.
Talking about the Nadi Hospi-
tality & Tourism Training Centre,
Professor Coll said that the Centre
started last year and is gaining its
momentum, and acknowledged the
onset contributions of members of
the local industry.
“Training at Pacific TAFE is
driven by industry input and indus-
try needs and as such it needs to be
grounded in real life experience,” he
commented.
For this, he noted that the students
need real life experience as part of
their learning journey and work
placements are built into all of tour-
ism and hospitality qualifications.
President of the Nadi Chamber of
Industry and Commerce Dr. Ram
Raju was appreciative to USP for
bringing quality hospitality and
tourism courses to the Western Divi-
sion and commended for a physical
presence in Nadi in its 50th year..
“I thank USP as we are so happy
that at least they are now in Nadi
and we have someone other than Industry Partners at USP Pacific Technical and Further Education (Pacific TAFE’s) Industry Consultation at
other providers offering quality edu- their Nadi Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre. Photo: Supplied
cation” said Raju.
Robyn Heymans a member of Fiji qualifications which started in 2015 and by next year the number will in- important they’re given a chance to
Human Resources Institute high- with a modest enrolment and expo- crease to 100. learn and I applaud any trainee who
lighted her concerns about the lack nential growth is now recorded. Deep appreciation for USP Pacific wishes to excel and to become quali-
of quality chefs they have. “ When our students graduate TAFE’s vision to organise the indus- fied chefs in this chosen profession”
“I come from the operations side and when they go for placements try consultation was shared by the said Cross.
and I have noticed a very crucial and when they come back to collect Executive Chef for Mana Island Re- Much interest was generated on
area that we struggle a lot with and their certificates they already have sort and Spa Fiji, Mr Richard Cross. Workforce Development Training
that is finding good chefs that want secured a job, so I think they are re- He mentioned that chef training Unit (WDTU) short courses and
to stay and don’t leave and do we ally marketable or work ready and should include dietary requirements Nadi Business Community wel-
have students who are enrolling for I believe that you don’t only need a and which Pacific TAFE agreed to comed expansion of them in west.
these culinary courses ?” said Ro- chef but a competent and qualified do so immediately. DVC Coll also launched the training
byn. chef ” added Lal. “It was good to see the enthusiasm website of WDTU.
Responding to Robyn Heymans, Head of college Business Tourism of the trainees after the presentation Enrollment for Semester two 2018
Executive Director Pacific TAFE and Hospitality Hamish McCracken at the consultation whilst noticing for USP Pacific TAFE is underway.
Mr. Hasmukh Lal said they have in- said at the moment there are approx- them in the kitchen serving the can-
ternationally accredited cookery imately sixty cookery students apés. At the end of the day it’s

USP Pacific TAFE sponsors $10k for Annual FHRI Convention

(From Right Mr kameli Batiweti President FHRI, Suka Salusalu FHRI operations manager, Executive Director Pacific TAFE Mr Hasmukh
Lal, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Learning Teaching and Student Services Prof. Richard Coll during the cheque handover).
As an institute of developing human re-
sources in the region, The University of the
South Pacific’s (USP) Pacific Technical and
Further Education (Pacific TAFE) is proud
to make a sponsorship of FJD 10,000 for the
2018 Fiji Human Resources Institute (FHRI)
National Convention which will be held from
14 – 15 September 2018. The announcement
was made by Professor Richard Coll, Deputy
Vice-Chancellor Learning Teaching and Stu-
dent Services, who presented the cheque to
Mr Kameli Batiweti, President of FHRI at
Nadi Tourism and Hospitality Training Cen-
tre on 1st June 2018. USP Pacific TAFE also
gave $10,000 sponsorship last year as they
believe that the University’s enthusiasm for
supporting FHRI is not only because USP is
a developer of human resources but also what
FHRI stands for. USP is making sure that the
relationship cultivates with the professional
bodies and industry allow to promote work
placements that people in industry have
which helps to guide USP’s curriculum. At
the end of the day, a strong partnership is de-
veloped so that the industry, profession and
USP are all working together towards the
common good.
While presenting the cheque Executive
Director Pacific TAFE Mr. Hasmukh lal said
Industry and Academia needs ongoing col-
laboration and dialogue to better prepare the
workforce. Industries has been helping USP’s
Pacific TAFE in programme developments,
continuous improvements, work placements,
mentoring, sponsorships and assisting in ac-
creditations. This sponsorship is a reciprocal
gesture and ongoing engagement with FHRI.
Fiji Human Resources Institute (FHRI)
President, Kameli Batiweti said that the In-
stitute welcomes the financial sponsorship
for the upcoming National FHRI Conven-
tion which is scheduled to be held in Octo-
ber this year. He further added that the FHRI
Executive Committee are putting together an
exciting program for the Convention which
will include reputable local and international
speakers. Last year’s convention had over
250 participants and Pacific TAFE’s support
will surely boost the team’s preparation for
this year. The FHRI Convention is an event
not to be missed. Mr Batiweti said that it is
important that the Institute strengthens its
partnership with USP Pacific TAFE as this
is one of the few professional institutions in
Fiji that offer internationally accredited and
recognized programmes in Human Resource
(HR) which FHRI’s members could benefit
from. FHRI is seeking to also encourage cur-
rent students to build their network and have
more exposure by being members of the
FHRI.

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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY PROGRAMMES

PROGRAMMES LAUCALA CAMPUS LAUTOKA CAMPUS LABASA CAMPUS
ACCREDITING AGENCY
FOUNDATION & PRELIMINARY PROGRAMMES
ACWA - Australian Community Workers Association
Foundation Business (UNZ) ✔ ✔ ✔
Preliminary Business ✔ ✔ ✔ ASQA - Australian Skills Quality Authority
SKILLS BASED PROGRAMMES

Professional Diploma in Business Management ✔ ✔ ✔ THE–ICE - International Centre of Excellence

Diploma of Accounting (Level 5) (SINZ) (FHEC) ✔ ✔ ✔ in Tourism and Hospitality Education
Diploma of Office Management (Level 5) (SINZ) (FHEC) ✔ ✔ ✔
Diploma of Project Management (Level 5) ✔ ACECQA - Australian Children’s Education
Diploma of Human Resources Management (Level 5) (FHEC) ✔ ✔ ✔ and Care Quality Authority
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (THE–ICE) (FHEC) ✔ Nadi

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (THE–ICE) (FHEC) ✔ Nadi SINZ - Skills International New Zealand
BSB41515 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice (ASQA) (FHEC) ✔
Certificate IV in Office Management (SINZ) (FHEC) ✔ ✔ ✔ FHEC – Fiji Higher Education Commission
Certificate IV in Human Resources Management (FHEC) ✔ ✔ ✔
Certificate IV in Accounting (SINZ) (FHEC) ✔ ✔ ✔ ALIA Australian Library and Information
(THE–ICE) (FHEC) ✔ Nadi
Certificate IV in Hospitality Operations Association
Certificate III in Small Business Development & Management (SBAA) ✔

Diploma of Hospitality Management ✔ Nadi SBAA - Small Business Association of Australia

(Events, food & beverages and front office)
Diploma of Culinary Arts and Management ✔ Nadi UNZ - Universities New Zealand
(Events, food & beverages and front office) (Level 5)
Certificate III in Patisserie ( Pastry & Baking) (THE–ICE) ✔

If you have completed Year 13/Form 7 and scored:

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES PROGRAMMES
* An aggregate mark below 180, then you are eligible to apply for Pacific TAFE full
PROGRAMMES LAUCALA CAMPUS LAUTOKA CAMPUS LABASA CAMPUS
FOUNDATION & PRELIMINARY PROGRAMMES Foundation Programme or Skills Based Programmes.
Foundation Arts (UNZ) ✔ ✔ ✔
Preliminary Arts ✔ ✔ ✔
* An aggregate mark between 180-199, then you are eligible to apply for Pacific
SKILLS BASED PROGRAMMES
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA) ✔ ✔ ✔ TAFE Unclassified Foundation Studies or Skills Based Programmes.
Certificate III in Community Development (ACWA) ✔ ✔ ✔
Certificate IV in Early Childhood Education and Care (FHEC) ✔ ✔ ✔ If you have completed Year 12/ Form 6 and scored:
Certificate IV in Library / Information Studies (FHEC) ✔ ✔ ✔
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (FHEC) ✔ ✔ ✔ * An aggregate mark of 200 or more with a pass in English, then you are eligible
Diploma of Counselling (Level 5) (ACWA) ✔ ✔ ✔
to apply for Pacific TAFE Skills Based Programmes.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) (ACECQA) ✔ ✔ ✔
Diploma of Library and Information Services (Level 5) (ALIA) ✔ ✔ ✔
* An aggregate mark of 200 or more and passed less than four (4) subjects, then
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMMES
you are eligible to apply for Pacific TAFE Unclassified Preliminary Programme or
PROGRAMMES LAUCALA CAMPUS LAUTOKA CAMPUS LABASA CAMPUS Skills Based Programmes.
FOUNDATION & PRELIMINARY PROGRAMMES
Foundation Science (UNZ) ✔ ✔ ✔
Preliminary Science ✔ ✔ ✔ * An aggregate mark between 180 – 199, then you are eligible to apply for Pacific
SKILLS BASED PROGRAMMES TAFE Unclassified Preliminary Programme as a pathway to Pacific TAFE Skills
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Support) (SINZ) (FHEC) ✔ ✔ ✔
Based Programmes or Foundation Programme.
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Radradra, Naholo in June series World XV

Maika Kasami
Blockbusting and new Flying Fijians centre
Semi Radradra has been named amongst the
top 15 players by Rugby Pass following the
completion of the June Test series.
Radradra’s immediate impact on the ab-
breviated code has not gone unnoticed, being
named the player of the final in the win over
South Africa at the London 7s but the sevens
game is outside the remit of this. But his debut
match for the Flying Fijians in the win over
Georgia in the Pacific Nations Cup coupled
with the famous victory over England while
featuring for the Barbarians has immensely
contributed to his selection at centre.
All Blacks and Fiji born winger Waisake
Naholo comes in at number 14 and accord-
ing to the Rugby Pass analysis, the Nadrou-
mai Village lad remains as the most consistent
performer hence his selection.
With the northern hemisphere season over,
the June series all played out and the southern
hemisphere season approaching its showpiece
events, the Rugby Championship and the Su-
per Rugby playoffs, what better time than this
to put together a World XV says Rugby Pass.
Rugby Pass have gone heavy on recent
form, so there are plenty of top players who
have missed out (England) and the recent
dominance of Ireland in the northern hemi-
sphere and South Africa’s resurgence under
Rassie Erasmus has seen them record signifi-
cant representation alongside the ever-impres-
sive All Blacks.
15. Willie le Roux, South Africa and Wasps.
14. Waisake Naholo, New Zealand and
Highlanders: Honourable mentions for Keith
Earls and Jonny May, two players not deemed
‘superstars’ yet amongst the most consistent
performers for their respective sides, but the
All Black just nudges ahead of them.
One-on-one with a defender, there is no
more potent finisher in the game as stands,
with Naholo capable of beating his man with
brute force, speed or with his impressive foot-
work. He works hard as a support-runner, too,
as well as eagerly looking for work off of his
wing.
13. Semi Radradra, Fiji and Toulon: A
surprising shout, perhaps, given that Anton
Lienert-Brown continues to boost his stock
and Ireland’s options of Robbie Henshaw and
Garry Ringrose both excel in the 13 jersey.
That said, Radradra has been destructive,
particularly for Toulon in the Top 14 and
Champions Cup, but also for Fiji, in their re-
cent win over Georgia, and the Barbarians, in Semi Radradra and Waisake Naholo have been rated the best in their respective positions fol-
their defeat of England at Twickenham. We lowing the completion of the June Test series. Photo: Supplied.
could include his impressive showing at the
London 7s, too, though that lies outside the tackles on adept carriers and inevitably nails rejuvenated Will Genia and the effervescent
remit of this, ahem, XV. the crunch kicks in tight games. This is not Faf de Klerk. As good as they have both been,
12. Kurtley Beale, Australia and Waratahs, to do a disservice to Barrett, who can create in a tight game, the control of tempo and chal-
11. Rieko Ioane, New Zealand and Blues. moments of magic that even Sexton cannot lengeable kicking game that Murry brings to
10. Jonathan Sexton, Ireland and Leinster: dream of, but the Leinsterman gets the no. the mix wins him the nod.
Maybe this is unfair on Beauden Barrett, who 9. Conor Murray, Ireland and Munster 8. Duane Vermeulen, South Africa and Tou-
has yet to play in the Rugby Championship If any Kiwis reading weren’t in a full-on lon, 7. Siya Kolisi, South Africa and Storm-
this season, and puts too much focus on Sex- rage after the omission of Barrett, the decision ers, 6. David Pocock, Australia and Brumbies,
ton’s achievements in the Six Nations and to go with Murray over Aaron Smith may well 5. Scott Barrett, New Zealand and Crusaders,
Champions Cup, but it just feels is if the Irish- tip them over the edge. 4. James Ryan, Ireland and Leinster, 3. Tadgh
man is in slightly better nick than the Kiwi. Smith is unarguably the best all-round nine Furlong, Ireland and Leinster, 2. Codie Taylor,
He pulls the strings of his back lines at in- in world rugby, but Murray has the edge on New Zealand and Crusaders, 1. Dany Priso,
ternational and provincial levels with aplomb, him in form right now and the Irishman’s big- France and La Rochelle.
has made countless pivotal one-on-one gest competition was posed by the

Lautoka maintains league lead

Maika Kasami

Lautoka maintains its unbeaten record and lead in the Vodafone Premier League following
two away matches over the weekend (June 22/24).
The Blues edged Jacks Nadi 1-0 on Friday night courtesy of a goal to Benjamin Totori. The
side then travelled to Garvey Park to face the energetic Tavua side on Sunday.
Like as they did the previous weekend where they returned from Vanua Levu with four points
from a win and a draw, the Sugar City side attained the same results a week later.
The scoreless draw was a welcoming result for Tavua as they will cherish every single point
that come their way as they battle for survival with Dreketi.
On the other hand, Dreketi earned two crucial points from two matches. They held Fiji FACT
champions Rewa to a scoreless draw on Saturday before holding the Gurjit Singh coached Suva
side to a 1-all draw on Sunday.
Rewa and Labasa featured in a replay of the Fiji FACT final this time at Subrail Park. The
outcome was the same favouring the Delta Tigers with a 2-0 win.
The Jetsetters bounced back from its narrow loss to Lautoka to edge Ba 2-1 at Govind Park.
It was sweet revenge for the Green Machine after they were deducted three points via a protest
by the Men in Black in the first round.
Rusiate Matarerega had opened the scoring in the 19th minute before Kishan Sami levelled
the score in the 33rd minute. Halftime: Ba 1-1 Nadi.
Peni Tuigulagula then scored the winner for Nadi in the 79th minute as they held on to a valu-
able win over the old nemesis.
Meanwhile, Lautoka sits on top with 18 points with Suva on second spot with 16 points.
Round 2 results: Lautoka 1-0 Nadi, Rewa 0-0 Dreketi, Labasa 0-0 Suva, Ba 1-2 Nadi, Rewa The Lautoka soccer team pictured before facing Rewa during the Vodafone Fiji FACT
2-0 Labasa, Suva 1-1 Dreketi, Lautoka 0-0 Tavua. semi final. Photo: Sanjay Goundar

Fiji to face Japan or Uruguay in RWC7s opener

Maika Kasami
The Fiji Airways Fiji 7s team will open their Rugby World
Cup 7s campaign with the meeting against the winner of Ja-
pan and Uruguay match at the AT&T Park in San Francisco.
This year’s RWC 7s format is different from the past world
events as the teams are not grouped together.
The world event kicks-off with the qualifying rounds be-
tween Kenya and Tonga (Match 1) on July 21 at 8-01am
(Fiji Time) before the first of the real matchups beginning at
2-03pm between Scotland and the winner of match 1.
New Zealand will begin their RWC 7s defence against the
winner of match 6 which will be either Russia or Hong Kong
while South Africa will faceoff with either Ireland or Chile.
Meanwhile, the first RWC 7s tournament was held in 1993
in Scotland, the birthplace of rugby sevens. The winners of
the men’s tournament are awarded the Melrose Cup, named
after the Scottish town of Melrose where the first rugby sev-
ens game was played. The women’s tournament was inaugu-
rated at the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens held in Dubai.
In men’s Rugby World Cup Sevens, Fiji (1997, 2005) and
New Zealand (2001, 2013) have each won the tournament
twice. England (1993) and Wales (2009) have won a single
tournament each, while Argentina, Australia and South Africa
have reached tournament finals but not secured a title.
For women’s Rugby World Cup Sevens, Australia and New
Zealand won the first and second tournaments respectively in
2009 and 2013. New Zealand are the current men’s and wom-
en’s world champions having won both tournaments in 2013.
RWC 7s Fixtures: Saturday July 21 Qualifying Round
8-01am (Fiji Time) (Match 1) Kenya vs. Tonga, 8-23am
(Match 2) Canada vs. PNG, 8-45am (Match 3) France vs.
Jamaica, 9-07am (Match 4) Wales vs. Zimbabwe, 9-29am
(Match 5) Samoa vs. Uganda, 9-51am (Match 6) Russia vs.
Hong Kong, 10-13am (Match 7) Japan vs. Uruguay, 10-35am
(Match 8) Ireland vs. Chile, 14-03pm Scotland vs. Winner
Match 1, 14-25pm Argentina vs. Winner Match 2, 14-47pm
Australia vs. Winner Match 3, 15-09pm England vs. Win-
ner Match 5, 15-31pm New Zealand vs. Winner Match 6,
15-53pm Fiji vs. Winner Match 7, 16-15pm South Africa vs.
Winner Match 8, 16-47pm USA vs. Winner Match 4.

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‘A table has four legs and Messi can’t be all four’: Argentina coach
Source: nytimes.com
Disappointing against Iceland, Argentina
put in a shambolic display against Croatia in
a 3-0 loss that left it on the verge of early
elimination. Even if Manager Jorge Sampao-
li can somehow solve his misfiring team’s
numerous deficiencies and defeat Nigeria in
its final Group D game, Argentina will still
need other results to go its way to qualify for
the knockout phase.
“After they scored on us, we were emo-
tionally broken,” a chastened Sampaoli said
after the match.
While the goal came off a mistake, Croatia
had looked the more threatening side even
before Caballero’s aberration. Perhaps more
impressive, its defense had shackled Messi
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almost completely.
“We quite simply couldn’t pass to him,”
said Sampaoli. The Croatian captain, Luka
Modric, reveled in that fact, noting his team’s
ability to “cut off the supply line” to Messi.
The result meant Croatia could begin look-
ing toward the knockout rounds, almost
definitely assured of going through, while
the recriminations for Argentina began al-
most immediately. The comparison between
Messi’s struggles and the brio displayed by
his great Portuguese rival Cristiano Ronaldo
in the tournament have been inevitable —
another burden on the shoulders of a player
who seemingly carries the hopes of 40 mil-
lion Argentines on his shoulder.
Ronaldo has four goals from two tour-
nament games. Like Messi, he’s at times
expended little energy, playing at walking
pace on occasion. But while Messi’s strolls
have led him into cul-de-sacs with no exits,
Ronaldo’s have been paved with goals. Ron-
aldo’s beaming smile has contrasted with
Messi’s furrowed brows. On Thursday, Mes-
si’s bowed head was first down the tunnel, a
speedy exit from the scene.
Sampaoli had described Messi with almost
religious-like fervor before the tournament,
painting him as a superhuman presence that
transcended his peers. Two poor games have
failed to dent the devotion, with the coach
blaming himself and the rest of the roster for
Messi’s difficulties.
“Right now we shouldn’t compare the two
players, the reality is the state of the Argenti-
na squad clouds Leo’s brilliance,” he said of
Messi and Ronaldo. “Leo is limited because
the team isn’t functioning as well as it should
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be.”
Argentina’s failures in Russia are perhaps
not surprising given the turmoil the national
team, and the sport in general, has endured in
Argentina. The national team is on its third
coach since falling just short in Brazil four
years ago, and it stumbled through South
American qualification before just squeezing
its way to Russia. Its national soccer federa-
tion, even, is a constant source of drama, re-
quiring an emergency management team ap-
pointed by FIFA in 2016 following a series
of crisis.
“A table has four legs, and Messi can’t be
all four,” said Jorge Cignetti, 59, who was at
his third tournament watching his beloved
Argentina. “The other legs are all broken.”

Salah farewell World Cup

Source: www.thesun.co.uk
MOHAMED SALAH has pleaded for
Egyptian unity after seeing his World Cup
dream end with Uruguay’s win over Saudi
Arabia.
Liverpool star Salah was unable to make
an impact in Russia after missing the opening
game against Luis Suarez’s side with injury.
He did recover to make the starting line-up
against the hosts on June 19.
But with Egypt tasting defeat in both
matches, and Saudi Arabia also suffering
back-to-back losses, it means Salah’s hopes
of reaching the knockout stages are over.
And the ace took the Twitter to urge Egyp-
tians across the globe to stick together and fo-
cus on bouncing back.
Salah wrote: “Everyone in the Egyptian
team is united and there is no disagreement at
all between us. We respect each other and the
relationship in the best way.”
The PFA Premier League Player of the Sea-
son was dealt a cruel blow last month’s Cham-
pions League final when he was forced off the
pitch with a shoulder injury following a cyni-
cal foul by Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos.
It meant Egypt were left sweating over
Salah’s fitness as he raced to make a full re-
covery in time for their World Cup squad an-
nouncement.
But despite being named in his country’s
23-man group, the former Chelsea man was
only deemed fit enough for the bench during
the 1-0 defeat to Uruguay.
Four days later, Salah returned to Egypt’s
starting XI for their must-win clash against
Russia, who had beaten Saudi Arabia 5-0 on
opening day.
But the hosts cruised to a 3-1 win, leaving
Egypt’s hopes hanging by a thread.
And Uruguay confirmed Salah’s exit with a
1-0 win over the Saudis on June 21, meaning
Mohamed Salah in action during the pool stages in the FIFA World Cup 2018
Suarez and Co will battle with out with Russia
to determine top spot in Group A.

Jesus, from a painter to a soccer star

Source: dailymail.co.uk
Manchester City striker Gabriel
Jesus was painting the streets of
Brazil and earning £3,500 a year in
2014... three years later he’s an in-
ternational sensation on £75,000 per
week
Gabriel Jesus may be living the
high life after emerging as one of
the most exciting young strikers in
world football, but the Manchester
City star’s humble beginnings are
still fresh in the memory.
Standing barefoot on a cobbled
street in Sao Paulo, a 17-year-old
Jesus was just another youngster
dreaming of playing in the yellow
shirt of Brazil. He was, like many,
preparing for the World Cup to
come to his homeland.
In a series of photos posted on his
social media account, the diminu-
tive forward revealed he was help-
ing to paint the streets of his neigh-
bourhood in patriotic colours in
preparation for the tournament just
three years ago.
He would have watched the World
Cup play out on television with Bra-
zil making their way to the semi-
final before a crushing 7-1 defeat by
Germany in Belo Horizonte.
Little would he have guessed that
he would be favourite to lead the
line when the Selecao have another
crack at winning their sixth World
Cup in Russia just four years later.
Indeed, so much has changed for
Jesus in the time between these pho-
tos and the present day. Then, he
was just a youth player for local pro-
fessional side Palmeiras and earn-
ing the modest sum of just £3,500
a year.
Soon after, his talents would be
recognised and he would be thrust
into the senior squad only for Man-
chester City’s South American
scouting network to take notice and
alert a certain Pep Guardiola.
A £27million move to the Etihad
was agreed in August 2016 with his
move going through the following
January. He signed a five-year deal
with the Citizens worth £75,000 a
week, although his mother recently
revealed she still controls his wage
and hands him pocket money each
month.
It was clear Manchester City had a
major star on their hands when Jesus
inspired Brazil to the first Olympic
gold medal in their history, scoring
three goals in six games to help to
heal the damage caused by that dev-
astating World Cup defeat.
Now a fully-fledged Brazil inter- As a 17-year-old Gabriel Jesus was busy Painting Street in Sau Paulo,
national, Jesus has four goals in six He is also set to push seasoned four years on, he is one of the major attacking mainstays in the current
caps for Tite’s Brazil side and will star Sergio Aguero all the way for Brazil football team. Photo: Supplied
go to the World Cup next summer if a starting spot in Manchester City’s
he stays fit. line-up next season.
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Chile sevens seek inspiration in Fiji

Source: worldrugby

Chile are in Fiji as part of their preparations for Rugby World

Cup Sevens 2018.
For any teams seeking inspiration in how to play outstanding
rugby sevens, a trip to Fiji, home of the Olympic gold medal-
lists and HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2018 runners-up,
is not a bad place to start.
Spain thought so ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games,
and Chile, coached by the experienced Edmundo Olfos (pic-
tured below), have followed their lead by taking themselves
to the land best-known for its sevens prowess for a week-long
preparation camp ahead of their participation in Rugby World
Cup Sevens 2018 in San Francisco next month.
“Through our National Olympic Committee, we had fund-
ing for an RWC Sevens preparation camp overseas and rather
than go to the USA, we decided to go to Fiji,” explains Olfos,
who enjoys a close relationship with Fiji men’s sevens coach
Gareth Baber. Olfos also discussed the idea with Pablo Feijoó,
the current Spanish coach who went to Fiji as a player before
Rio 2016.
Chile’s stated goal is to have a crash course in what makes
Fiji the team they are, not only through their performances but
also culturally.
“I am very interested in finding out how Fiji sevens work
around their defence and how they attack the defence at speed, The Fiji 7s team together with the Fijiana sevens team had had their pre-Olympics training base in Chile in 2016. The Chilean
passing the ball with that almost unnatural blend of basketball national sevens team are now returning the favour by paying a visit to Fiji in preparation for the Rugby World Cup 7s in San
and handball, and how the communication between each other Francisco. Photo: Supplied.
works in all of this,” explains Olfos.
“The cultural side is very important for me too. I want to and what tips can be picked up. At this point, it is unclear Odesur in Bolivia and, as a result, qualified for next year’s Pan
understand how they work with a much simpler life. Some- whether his team will be subjected to training at the infamous American Games in Lima. With a team that has been work-
times, living in a metropolis makes life harder. We have a good Sigatoka sand dunes. ing tirelessly for the past couple of years, the goal in Rugby
culture within the sevens team because we’ve worked together “I am totally open to stimulus and planning, but we need to World Cup Sevens is to advance to the round of 16, although
for so long, but we need to culturally learn from them, not only look at the real benefits. We have no scientific background on a rapidly-improving Ireland team stands in their way in the
in sevens but for 15s and maybe then share what we learnt with how good they (the dunes) can be, but we’ll listen to the locals. first round.
other sports in my country. They have a totally different fitness programme and facilities “I can’t look beyond them. They’ve have had two good tour-
Rituals and culture and what works for them might not work for us. naments in London and Paris,” says Olfos. “All our focus is on
“Chile is a multicultural country that lacks rituals and what “We actually have very good dunes on our coast, but we the Irish and it was good that we’ve now had those two tour-
we can learn in Fiji can be very positive in the long run, even haven’t used them before because of the lack of scientific in- naments to analyse them. Having said that, we did train with
beyond sport.” formation. If they are good for us, we’ll certainly make the them in Munich and Punta del Este in the last few months, so
Another aspect top of Olfos’ agenda is Fiji’s fitness regime move.”Chile recently won the Juegos Sudamericanos we know each other a fair bit.”

Record turnout in Bowls meet

Maika Kasami
A record 16 teams were part of
the opening round of the HFC Bank
sponsored Lautoka Business House
competition at the Lautoka Bowling
Club (LBC) on June 20.
Business House coordinator Da-
vid Bennion said this was a record
entry for some time now.
He said the business house com-
petition will run for six-weeks after
which the winners will be rewarded
with lucrative prizes thanks to HFC
Bank.
“It’s a big turnout – 16-teams is
a good number. We are able to ca-
ter all the teams on the green at one
time which is good as everyone is
playing.
“LBC would like to thank HFC
for coming on board and creating
that interest among the bowling fra-
ternity and those non-bowlers who
are also part of the event,” Bennion
said.
HFC Bank Lautoka representative
James Krishna acknowledged the
number of entries adding that it was
a privilege for the bank to give back
to the community.
“HFC is your own bank. The
sponsorship is of $2000 and we are
delighted to be the major sponsor of
this business house meet. I person-
ally thank our heads in Suva for giv-
ing the approval for this tournament
to eventuate,” Krishna added.
The bowling meet consists of four
players which includes two-non-
bowlers in a team.
The business house meet will be
held on every Wednesdays for the
next six weeks.
Some prominent bowlers who
skippered their respective sides in-
cluded Sitiveni Tikoisuva (Fiji Air-
ways), Zainal Moh’d (Young Stars),
Santok Singh (W&G Freight), Iliyaz
Khan (Cool 69), Rick Eyre (W&G
Transport), Kanda Mudaliar (Kon-
tiki Finance) and Ili Seru (Islands
Electric).
Opening Round Results: Pool
1 Island Electric (Ili Seru) 20-11
Valebasoga (Dev Anand Sharma)
11, Team FSC (Asaeli Nabogi)
27-4 Naceva Fish Exports (Osea
Batiweti); Pool 2 Parmars Lautoka
(Dinesh Kissun) 13-8 Fiji Airways
(Sitiveni Tikoisuva), Young Stars
(Zainal Mohd) 18-13 Nadro Uphol-
stery (Simon Dewa); Pool 3 Cool 69
(Iliyaz Khan) 16-15W & G Freight
(Santok Singh), HFC (Permal Satya)
15-14 Nadi Field (Munesh Kumar);
Pool 4 W & G Transport (Rick Eyre)
20-16 Kontiki Finance (Kanda Mu-
daliar), Team HQ (Dev Anand) 29-7
Que Construction (Mansoor Ali).
Special prize corner to corner:
Aman Nadan (HFC Complimentary
Umbrella).
Team Cool 69 participating in the HFC Bank sponsored Lautoka Bowling Club Business House tourna-
ment. Photo: Supplied.

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South Africa set sights on World Cup 7s
Source: sarugbymag.co.za

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell has named a relatively inexpe-

rienced training squad for the Sevens World Cup in San Fran-
cisco
Blitzboks coach Neil Powell has named a relatively inexpe-
rienced training squad for the Sevens World Cup in San Fran-
cisco in July.
The team will be without the services of Chris Dry, Kyle
Brown, Cecil Afrika and Seabelo Senatla, who are all unavail-
able due to injury.
Dry was unable to recover in time after injuring his knee at
the Cape Town Sevens in December, while Brown (knee), Af-
rika (hamstring) and Senatla (groin) sustained their respective
injuries in the latter part of the campaign.
Blitzboks captain Philip Snyman will again lead the side in
what will be his third consecutive World Cup campaign. Bran-
co du Preez, who was part of the 2013 World Cup squad, has
also been included.
Powell lamented the loss of experienced senior players, but
said the emergence of several younger players in the squad
came at the right time.
‘We used 28 players during the Sevens Series for this spe-
cific reason,’ said Powell.
‘With three major tournaments in one season [the Common-
wealth Games was played in April], we realised that player
welfare and management would be key for us to be successful
in those events. That policy paid off, I believe, as we still have
South African playmaker Justin Geduld attempts a run through the Fijian defence during one of the tournaments in the HSBC
a very competent squad, despite the loss of a number of star
World sevens series. Photo: Supplied.
players. Blitzboks training squad – Philip Snyman, Heino Bezuiden-
‘The next couple of weeks will be about player management. in both finals in London and Paris and of course winning in hout, Dylan Sage, Zain Davids, Ryan Oosthuizen, James Mur-
We will have to fine-tune some aspects of our game, but I am France, despite having three players out and replaced between phy, Werner Kok, Dewald Human, Rosko Specman, Branco
pretty happy with the way we finished the series, playing the two tournaments.’ du Preez, Justin Geduld, Selvyn Davids, Ruhan Nel, Siviwe
Soyizwapi, Mfundo Ndhlovu.

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The Flying Fijians forwards worked overtime to contain the physicality the Tongan forwards
brought with them in their one-off Test match at Lautoka’s Churchill Park. Photo: Maika
Kasami.

Maika Kasami to finish our moves.”

The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians wings was
clipped by the Tongans in their one off Test
match at Churchill Park on June 23.
The friendly Islanders from the Kingdom of
Tonga came out of their shell to display smart
rugby against the error strewn home team who
could not contain the physicality the visitors
brought in their game.
It’s been a while since Fiji lost to the Tongans
but Churchill Park has proven to be the latter
team’s favourite hunting ground having also
won it there in 2011.
Coach John McKee admitted Tonga stopped
them from playing open rugby.
McKee said they played well in the first spell
but failed to finish the moves.
“They won the physical battle upfront. We
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Skipper Akapusi Qera said the loss was a huge
learning curve for the players.
“We failed to execute our game plan well and
paid the price for it. Lapse in concentration
and turn over balls was also our main down
fall.”
Fiji and Tonga were locked 7-7 at the break.
The Tongans began the second half as they
did the first scoring a converted try before Ve-
reniki Goneva replied with a try of his own in
the corner with the conversion missed by Ben
Volavola.
Olympic gold medallist Viliame Mata then
scored the five-pointer of the game, a runaway
effort from 70meters out to dot down close to
the uprights for an easy conversion. Fiji 19-14
Tonga.
But they again lost the plot with the Tongans
closing the gap with a three-pointer before
sealing the match with the winning try. Fiji
19-27 Tonga.
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Krishna
JUNE 25 - JULY 25, 2018

Winners pose
with their lu-
crative prizes at
the completion
of the Skaf-

reigns in golf
fworks Build-
ing Solutions
Limited spon-
sored 18-holes
stroke Western Maika Kasami
Open Pro-Am
Champion- HFC Bank officer James Krishna finally ended his los-
ship at Lautoka ing streak against amateur champion Abid Hussein when he
Golf Club on scooped the Skaffworks Building Solutions Limited spon-
June 23. Photo: sored 18-holes stroke Western Open Pro-Am Championship
at Lautoka Golf Club on June 23.
Maika Kasami
Krishna played some consistent golf to record a score of
68 gross.
The LGC club captain had been finishing second best to the
Nadi based golfer Hussein in recent meetings but this time
came away with a polished performance to pull one back on
the latter.
The overall net with a fantastic score of net 58 went to
Parveer Chand.
Hussein who has been raking in titles around the country
recorded the NTP on the ninth hole while Chand added an-
other prize claiming the NTP on the 2nd hole.
In the C-grade, with a score of 64 nett Subash Chand lost
on a count back to finish 3rd. Rajiv Anand settled for second
spot on 64 while Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course
Assistant Golf Operations Manager Avinesh Datt took out
the C-grade title with a score of 59.
With a score of 66 nett Salend Naidu lost on a count back to
finish 3rd in the B-grade. James Leger finished second with
a score of 66 nett while Paras Ram walked away with the B-
grade title.
In the A-grade Anthony John posted a net 68 score to claim
third spot, Prem Chand recorded a net 65 to finish 65 and Ba
based golfer Rohit Chandra finished as the number one in the
A-grade category.
LGC chairman of trustees Raymond Singh heaped praises
on the overall success of the Skaffworks sponsored tourna-
ment.
Singh said LGC remains as the only active golf club in the
country that has been organising tournaments on a regular
basis.
“I thank the members for their participation and also ac-
knowledge the golfers from Ba and Nadi and Natadola for
gracing the occasion. Congratulations to all those that have
won the attractive prizes on offer and special mention to the
professionals who were also part of the event,” Singh said.
He said more such tournaments will be held at LGC and
reminded members to continue to support the club as it was
the only golf club in Fiji that is run by its members.
Skaffworks Building Solutions Limited representative Sivo
Turagava said they were delighted to be associated with LGC
and was pleased with the huge number of entries who battled
for top honours.
“Golf is one of the major sport played around the world and
we feel proud to be associated with Lautoka Golf Club. We
thank the golfers who came out in numbers to participate in
our sponsored tournament. We are delighted with this friend-
ship that we have developed and we reassure you that Skaf-
fworks will continue to sponsor this tournament every year.”
Results:
Longest drive-Tevita Drauniniu; NTP 9th hole Abid Hus-
sein, NTP 2nd hole Parveer Chand, Juniors grade Runner-up
– Steven Ledger, Winner- Alex Qiokata.
C-grade: 3rd Subash Chand, 2nd Rajiv Anand, 1st Avinesh
Datt; B-grade: 3rd Salend Naidu, 2nd James Leger, 1st Paras
Ram; A-grade: 3rd Anthony John, 2nd Prem Chand, 1st Ro-
hit Chandra.
Professional’s category: 3rd Amitesh Chandra, 2nd Rajiv
Prasad, and 1st Roneel Prakash.
Overall net winner- Parveer Chand; Overall gross winner-
James Krishna.

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Blues in tough BOG draw

JUNE 25 - JULY 25, 2018

Maika Kasami

Lautoka will need to put behind their Fiji FACT misery and
reset their goals to put up a better performance during the Inkk
Mobile Battle of the Giants at Churchill Park over July 20-22.
This is after the Blues were drawn with heavyweights Ba,
Labasa and giant killers Tavua in Group B. Defending champs
Rewa has Suva, Nadi and Drekti to deal with in Group A.
It does not get an easier for the Sugar City side who have
been great ambassadors for the country during the recent Oce-
ania Champions League.
Lautoka FA president Abdul Kadar said the pressure will be
on them to perform better than they did at the Vodafone Fiji
FACT where they reached the semi-final before losing to even-
tual winners Rewa.
“I must say it’s a good pool and also a tough one. We have to
train harder than what we did for the Fiji FACT. As hosts the
pressure will be on us to deliver and qualify from our pool. It’s
not going to be an easy ride and we hope to do our best.”
The total sponsorship by Inkk Mobile is of $60,000. The
winner to walk away with $15,000.
Inkk Mobile Operations Manager Amitesh Narayan said,
“Inkk Mobile once again partners Fiji FA for the much await-
ing 2018 BOG. The tournament has grown to become an ear-
marked event in the Fiji Football calendar. We at Inkk Mobile
are proud to have a long standing relationship with the tourna-
ment. Inkk Mobile has grown along with serving the people of
Fiji for the last 11-years. We continue to support the districts
from around the country to battle it out in the ninety minutes National soccer team head coach Christophe Gamel officiating during the INKK Mobile BOG pool draws in Lautoka
for the coveted title. We anticipate some thrilling matches as
defending champions Rewa also gunning to defend the title.”
Acting Fiji FA president Yogeshwar Singh said after the suc- and lay their claim. Winning is very important for the district is not much differentiating the teams in the league standings
cess of the FACT they anticipate a competitive BOG. teams because they get points so that they can also qualify for so we expect the same rivalry in the BOG. The BOG will be
“BOG has been held since 1978. The last two tournaments the Pacific Cup which this year will be held in Sydney, Austral- played in the third week of July so I wish the teams all the best
Courts IDC and Vodafone Fiji FACT has been a very competi- ia in November. So it is important for those teams that have not and may the best team win,” Singh said.
tive one and since this is the last tournament of the season, the won so far to work hard and also qualify for the Pacific Cup. Meanwhile, the BOG semi-finals and final will be played on
Inkk Mobile BOG, the teams that have not been able to gun for “I understand the competition in the BOG will be tough be- July 28 and July 29 respectively at a venue to be decided at the
the main prize will try to come better prepared for the BOG cause the Vodafone Premier League is also competitive. There completion of the group matches.

Veteran’s soccer included in BOG

Fiji FA officials with the INKK Mobile representatives during the official pool draws held on
June 20 at Churchill Park. Photos: Sanjay Goundar
Maika Kasami

The RC Manubhai/APCO Coatings Fiji International Veterans tournament will be

played alongside the 2018 INKK Mobile Battle of the Giants soccer tournament this
year.
The tournament will be held from July 26-29 at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
Fiji FA chief executive officer Mohammed Yusuf confirmed the veterans tournament
which will be played in the over 40’s category is an annual event which for the first time
will be played alongside the BOG.
JK Builders Nadi veterans are the defending champions. They defeated the Bakalevu
Moceimereke led Lautoka Masters 1-0 in the final last year. Former Suva, Nasinu and
Nadi rep Sairusi Niulevu had scored the winner at Prince Charles Park.
“The veteran’s tournament will be played on the following weekend after the group
matches of the 2018 INKK Mobile BOG. It kicks-off on July 26 which is on a Thursday,
then whole day on July 27 and then on the 28th will be the quarterfinals after the BOG
semi-finals. The veteran’s semi-finals and final will be played before the grand final of
the BOG,” Yusuf informed.

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