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VOLUME 7 NO: 4 SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF FIJI WITH PASSION
AUGUST 25, 2016 - SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
55th TFL Sugar Fiesta
Sanjay Goundar
THE 55th edition of the Telecom Fiji

Limited sponsored Sugar Festival
will once create a hive of activities
in Lautoka from September 10.
Churchill Park carnival grounds
will again be the venue of this one of
the most looked forward carnival.
However, keeping in mind the
massive
destruction
Tropical
Cyclone Winston caused to most
parts of the western division, the
Sugar Festival Association has
cancelled charity fundraising this
year.
According
to
Association
President Bijesh Chand because
none of the beauty contestants
will be involved in the charity
fundraising drive there will be no
Miss Charity Queen this year.
However, Chand informed that
with Miss Sugar 2016, the Miss
Personality Crown winner this year
will be additionally rewarded with a
return trip to either Australia or New
Zealand.
So whoever wins the Miss
Personality crown this year will be
very fortunate to get a overseas trip

together with Miss Sugar.
Whatever money the sponsors
of the contestants will provide will
be used to cater for their costumes
and other expenses during the
weeklong festival.
Along with cancelling the
charity fundraising we are not
having our annual festival magazine
and lottery ticket fundraising this
year.
Our association is very mindful
of the hardship still faced by many
of our citizens including the business
sector since TC Winston struck the
country.
Chand, however, pointed out that
there will be no shortfall in creating
a spectacular festive atmosphere in
the city.
He revealed that the flea market
will be much bigger with more
stalls during the festival this year
providing more buying opportunity
for the public.
Meanwhile, nine beautiful girls
will battle in out for the Miss Sugar
and Miss Personality crown this
year and Miss Sugar 2016 will later
represent the city in the Miss Fiji
Pageant.
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Feeling Lucky
redefines Fiji
Sanjay Goundar
Team members of the Dreamz Production comedy thriller Feeling Lucky

promoting the movie at McDonalds in Lautoka.
Photo: Sanjay Goundar
NEW ZEALAND based Dreamz Productions

newest comedy thriller Feeling Lucky has
showcased Fiji in a very spectacular fashion to
the rest of the world.
The award winning movie which released
in Fiji on September 1 had more than 70 percent
of its production done in Fiji.
According to one of the lead actors of the
movie and prominent businessman Jagdish
Punja the movie Feeling Lucky has relived the
old slogan Fiji the way the world should be.
Mr Punja revealed that no other movie has
ever showcased Fiji the way it has been shown
in Feeling Lucky.
Almost 70 percent of the movie has been
shot in Fiji and after seeing the film the local
community will be amazed themselves on how
beautifully our country has been shown.
On top of that 80 local people also featured
in the movie which is a milestone achievement
for country as well.
Another leading actor of the movie from
New Zealand Ahad Ghazali stressed that their

movie has not only showcased Fiji to the rest of
the world but has also shown the local talents in
a major way.
Ghazali revealed that it was a privilege for
him to mingle around with the very talented
actors from Fiji during the shooting of the
movie.
He pointed out that they have a very high
expectation for the English comedy thriller
from the people of Fiji.
He said that they are very optimistic that
movie lovers in Fiji will wholeheartedly
applaud this master piece movie.
Meanwhile, Feeling Lucky is a movie
based on three friends in New Zealand who get
invited to Fiji for a fully paid holiday trip.
In Fiji they encounter various situations
which creates core of the entertainment for the
viewers.
The movie Feeling Lucky before its release
already came to limelight after winning the best
producer award at the Festival of Globe Award
in United States of America recently.
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Cubs Challenged at National Camboree
Zareena Bi
MORE than 500 Cubs from schools all around

the country at the 9th Fiji National Camboree
were challenged to follow the footsteps of
the Sevens Rugby Olympic heroes to become
successful in life.
The challenge was thrown to them by the
President of the Republic of Fiji and Chief
Scout, Major General (retired) Joji Konrote at
the opening of the National Camboree together
with the marking of the 100th Anniversary of
Cub Scouting in the World on August 15 at
Drasa Primary School in Lautoka.
Our Sevens Rugby Olympic heroes have
proven to our beloved nation and particularly to
young boys like you that, there is no substitute
to hard work as the key to success.
This is the challenge I want to leave with
you our cubs and all youths of Fiji. If you
remain focused and persevere in what you want
to achieve in life, nothing becomes impossible.
You are Fijis future and you can continue to
demonstrate to the world that Fiji can be as
good as any other country in the world.
The President also encouraged the Cubs to
continue to learn and improve their skills and
performance for their transition into becoming
Scouts, Scout Masters and Leaders of the
Movement tomorrow.
To you our young Cubs of the Movement,
you will find that life can be a very different
experience because within the Organization
you will be guided, encouraged and helped
President and Chief Scout Major General (retired) Joji Konrote unveils the plaque for the 9th Fiji National Camboree
in realizing and fulfilling your potential and
ambition in life.
Your training and interaction with fellow
Cubs should develop your characters with
improvement to your discipline and ability to
be part of and work together successfully as a
team.
These are traits and qualities which
will undoubtedly assist you as you mature
and venture into an unpredictable and very
challenging future.
He added that Camborees are wonderful
opportunities for all cubs and leaders to come

together and participate in the activities, meet
new friends and to take a break from your
homes and schools.
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Cubs from Lautoka district during the Camboree at Drasa Primary School
President and Chief Scout Major General (retired) Joji Konrote meets with young
scouts from around the country at the national Camboree.
Photos: Sanjay Goundar
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AUGUST
25, 2016
LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL NEWS
Churchill Park to remain close this year

No Courts IDC in Lautoka
The Churchill Parks new look after installation of the new 400m synthetic tracks
Photos: Sanjay Goundar
Sanjay Goundar
LAUTOKAS Churchill Park will remain
closed for public for the rest of this year.
This means that the scheduled Court Inter
District Soccer Tournament and Chow Games
will not be held in Lautoka this year.
LCC Chief Executive Officer Jone
Nakauvadra has confirmed that it will now take
another six to seven months before Churchill
Park will finally open for the public.

Its unfortunate and we apologize to
members of the public who were looking
forward to major sporting events in Lautoka
later this year.
As planned we will not be able to get the
ground ready by October or even December
this year, he revealed.
Nakauvadra informed that the delay is
due to the decision undertaken by the council
Council employees busy constructing a new fence at the back entrance of

Churchill Park.
upon consultation with the Ministry of Local
Government to construct a new 1000 seating
capacity concrete pavilion.
He stressed that to properly cater for the
crowd during major tournaments Churchill
Park needs proper seating facilities.
We have erected the embankment in place
of pavilion C but that is not enough compared
to the enhanced standard of Churchill Park.
The 400 metre synthetic track has already
been installed which now gives Churchill Park

a completely new look.
The council will be spending around
$6million to $7million to construct a brand
new concrete stadium in the next 6-7 months.
He revealed that that the new stadium will
be constructed beside the current main concrete
pavilion towards the back gate of Churchill
Park.
LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL

Dog Trapping Exercise
DOG TRAPPING EXERCISE
Lautoka City Council wishes to advice the residents that dog trapping exercise is being carried
out
.
The pet owners are hereby notified that you are to confine your pets within the compound and
necessary license is obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture as per the Provisions of Dogs Act
Cap 168.
Also pet owners to note if your pets are on the street despite having a license they will be
trapped. The license doesnt mean that the pet is allowed to move freely on the streets.
The owners can claim their trapped dogs from Council upon payment of $22.00 and obtain dog
license from Ministry of Agriculture at $13.20 before it is released from the pound at Vunato
Landfill Site.
Take pride in your city and join hands with the council in combating the stray dog problems.
JONE Q NAKAUVADRA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL NEWS
05
Miss LCC to promote 3R campaign

AUGUST
25, 2016
Sanjay Goundar
and culture of adopting this environmental

friendly approaches for betterment of all.
Miss Lautoka City Council Sarina Jean Lanyon advocating the 3R concept in this
years TFL Sugar Festival.
MISS Lautoka City Council in the upcoming
Telecom Fiji Limited sponsored Sugar Festival
sponsor is implementing noble 3Rs initiatives
Sarina Lanyon is aiming to play a pivotal role
of home composting, green waste chipping,
in further enhancing the image of the sugar city.
clean schools program, recycling, eco bag
The 20-year-old lass from the Hidden
promotion, market waste composting etc.
Paradise of Savusavu aims to showcase her
For instance, as responsible citizens,
hidden talents in a spectacular fashion at the
we need to act now and join hands in atleast
weeklong festival.
practicing home composting whereby atleast
The hospitality and hotel management
50% of our household waste can be turned into
student from the Fiji National University
organic manure which can be put to useful use
realizes that representing the Lautoka City
in gardening.
Council means representing the whole city
She further informed that a Communal
which is a mammoth task in itself.
recyclable
Lanyon revealed that she will be using the
commissioned at IYC Park which caters for
platform of this years TFL Sugar Festival with
collection of recyclables. This centre gives
the theme Together We Will Riseto advocate
opportunity to all of us citizens of Lautoka to
on implementing 3R promotion activities in
participate in recycling.
addressing complex challenges of managing
increase amounts of solid wastes in an attempt
to use Eco bag when going out for shopping as
to preserve and protect our environment for
plastic bags is a big menace for all of us.
future generations.
3 R represents Reduce,Reuse &Recycle
the Miss Teens category of the Sugar Festival
and I feel that we all have huge potential to try
and was the first runner up and this year she is
our level best to reduce,reuse and recycle the
aiming for the prestigious Miss Sugar crown.
waste we generate.We need to form a habitat
I am glad to share that LCC being my
collection
Centre
has
been
Lanyon also urges all citizens of sugar city
Meanwhile, In 2013 Lanyon took part in
06
AUGUST
EDITORIAL
The power of sevens rugby

FIJIS mens sevens team was one of the stories
of Rio 2016, living up to its tag as favorite
while producing a brand of thrilling rugby
which entertained a whole new audience.
As the team coach negotiated roads filled
with well wishers in Nadi and then capital city
Suva, the enormity of the teams achievement
became clear.
Close to 10,000 people followed the team
in Nadi while close to 20,000 welcomed the
25, 2016
NEWS
gold medal winners in the Capital.

In a national address, His Excellency
Major-General (Retd) JiojiKonrote said the
Fiji 7s team have embodied the Fijian spirit of
determination and perseverance.
He said they have thrilled us with an
astonishing display of skills on the field. They
have brought us together to join with one voice
in saying Go Fiji, Go!
You have set a shining example for our
young people of teamwork, good sportsmanship
and modesty in victory. You have worn your
religious faith unselfconsciously and with
conviction.
You have brought us honour and more
global attention than at any other time in our

history. As the Honourable Prime Minister has
observed, Fiji now stands taller and prouder
than at any other time in our history.
He added this win was also for all Pacific
Islanders, as our neighbours also got caught up
in the excitement and the attention our region
has been getting because of this victory.
In the midst of all the praises, Major
Konrote also reminded the players not to be too
complacent as we look towards defending our
title in 2020 in Tokyo.
The appeal of the golden win at Deodoro
Stadium was felt by everybody, young and old.
The stunning Olympic Games gold medal win
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the entire Pacific Islands region.
Such was the impact of the memorable
win that even the Prime Minister Voreqe
Bainimarama scrapped plans to change the
countrys flag as the feel-good factor envelops
the Pacific nation following a first Olympic
medal.
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Water Relief for Lololo Primary

Zareena Bi
A
rural
Lautoka
school
has
once
again benefited from the generosity and

thoughtfulness of the Soroptimist International
(SI) Lautoka club and their sister SI Clubs in
overseas.

Lololo Primary school which is located in
the very interior of Lautoka about 11 kilometers

from the main highway received a donation
of a 5,000 liter water tank from the club this
month.

The school was established in 1968 and
still has no access to normal water supply.

The initial assistance of a similar capacity
water tank was made in 2013 by SI Lautoka
with donations from SI Port Hedland Inc,
Western Australia which was officially handed
over by Soroptimist International South West
Past President Siew Yong Gnanalingam but
this tank did not withstand the fury of Cyclone
SI Lautoka President Ranjini Sanjay hands over the new 5000litre water tank to the Head Teacher of Lololo Primary School
Lote Koroi.
Winston this year.

The Head Teacher of Lololo Mr Lote Koroi
contacted the club with a request for assistance
officially done to the Ministry of Education
water.
towards assisting the schools and felt the it was
after the cyclone and the club decided to assist
officials and the Head Teacher of Lololo
their duty to assist Lololo since it is a re-visit of
and started seeking assistance from its sister
at Rotomould Lautoka by the SI Lautoka
please accept our sincere appreciation and we
clubs
members on August 18 after which the tank
thank you for working along with the Ministry.
She thanked SI Port Hedland and the SI
was delivered to the school.
We are indeed thankful as these actions ensure
New Zealand South clubs for their assistance
Western Australia once again came to the
During the handover Education Officer
that the Ministry of Education reaches the
towards this sustainable water project and
rescue together with SI New Zealand South
Primary Lautoka Mr Maika Moroca thanked
Governments objective of providing quality
hopes that the overseas clubs will continue to
Region clubs as they were well aware of the
the SI Lautoka members for their kind act in
education to every child in the country.
work in friendship link with the SI clubs in Fiji.
situation in Fiji after Cyclone Winston.
ensuring that the students and community
The handover of the water tank was
of Lololo now have access to clean drinking
Sanjay informed that the club is focused
in overseas.
SI Port Hedland Inc club members from
On behalf of the Ministry of Education
their earlier water project at the school.
Meanwhile, SI Lautoka President Ranjini
MORE COMMUNITIES TO BE ASSISTED THROUGH HELP FOR HOME

Source: DINFO
THE second phase of the Help for Homes
Initiative will assist those communities that
have yet to be assisted says the Minister for
Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation,
Hon. Rosy Akbar.
Minister Akbar made these comments
while speaking to rural communities as part of
a ministerial tour to the western division last
week.
Through the Governments Help for
Home Initiative, we have assisted close to
23,300 people across Fiji. This includes those
in 12 priority areas namely Vanuabalavu, Koro,
Lomaiviti Group, Taveuni, Qamea, Yacata,
Savusavu, Bua to Nabouwalu, Tavua, Tailevu
to Ra, Ba, Rakiraki, Lautoka, and Yasawa.
However, there are still some areas that are yet
to receive the assistance.
Government has spent close to $84.3

million through this housing assistance and
effort is also made to ensure that all those
23,000 beneficiaries are able to get their
building materials to rebuild their homes. If
you have received the Help for Home cards
and you are waiting for the hardware materials
please be assured that we are working with the
hardware companies so that they can provide
all the materials that you need, Minister Akbar
informed the communities.

She said that through the rollout of next
phase, her Ministry would reach out to other
areas that need the assistance.
For those communities that have not
received their cards yet, they will be assisted
through second distribution phase. We will
also be visiting some of the communities that
have received the cards and speak to these
communities, Minister Akbar elaborated.
AUGUST
25, 2016
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SUPPLEMENT
25, 2016
TFL SUGAR FESTIVAL 2016 MESSAGE BY PRESIDENT

BRIJESH CHANDRA
Justice of the Peace, Commissioner for Oaths, Medal of the Order of Fiji
IT is indeed a pleasure for me to announce that
Telecom Fiji Ltd has once again chosen to be
our major sponsor this year. The Association
is thankful to the support rendered to us as
TFL has been very generous being our major
sponsor for three years in a row.
Each year we try our best to raise the level
of the festival to the best of our knowledge and
ability and the people can expect the change.
Due to cyclone Winston the Association
had to cut down the activities on charity
programmes but other preparations are almost
completed. Majority of the stalls are already
sold and a number of visitors from abroad have
shown interest t be here in Lautoka to witness
the programme.
This is the 55th year of the festival and the
Association is proud that it has carried out the
activities and retained the status of the largest
festival in the West. The festivals success has
always been through the support of you all and
we are thankful to everyone.
The Association needs your blessings and
co-operation.
I welcome you all to visit the grounds and
take advantage of the festival.
May God Bless you all.
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Age: 20
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Sponsor: FNU student
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Hobbies: Playing sports, art and craft,
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AUGUST
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International Ramayan Conference
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their orators for event.

We are also thankful to the Ministry
of Education for giving us allocated time to
organize the district and divisional competition
before the finals in Suva.
Because the western division itself is
quite big we have divided Lautoka, Nadi and
Sigatoka to be West 1 and Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki
as West 2.

So the winners in primary and secondary
from the two west zones will participate in

Suva during the international conference, he
revealed.

Karan informed that the interesting factor
about this oratory competition is that many

non- Hindi speaking orators especially I taukei
students have also represented their schools.

He stressed that one of major highlights of
the International Ramayan Conference would

be itaukei students speaking on the virtues of
the Holy Ramayan.
With
Hindi
language
being
made
compulsory in both primary and secondary

Participants from primary and secondary schools in Lautoka, Nadi and Sigatoka who took part in the initial rounds of the
International Ramayan Day oratory competition at Qalitu Primary School in Lautoka.
Sanjay Goundar
PRIMARY and secondary school students from
around the country are now given an ideal
platform to properly elaborate on the teachings
of the holy Ramayan.
The initiative by Ministry of Education
are working in collaboration with the MOE
sees students taking part in a Hindi oratory
to stage the oratory competition during the
competition highlighting the values outlined by
International Ramayan Conference which will
Lord Ram in the Ramayan.
be held towards Diwali in October.
Vice President of the Fiji Hindi Teachers
Association Shalendra Karan revealed that they
We are so thankful to participating primary
and secondary school teachers for preparing
schools allowing both Indo-Fijian and nonHindi speaking students to take part in such
oratory competitions we are definitely moving
in the right direction, Karan emphasized.
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25, 2016
FEATURE
The Need for Parental Involvement in Childrens

Education in Fiji
Ravinesh Prasad
Lecturer in Education
School of Education
College of Humanities and Education
Fiji National University
YOUR child goes off to school every day,

and you probably see your primary role in
this routine as getting your child to school
well groomed, well fed, and on time. If youre
leaving education up to the school, then, youre
overlooking the most important role you can
play! Your involvement in the childs school
experience could mean the difference between
success and failure for the child.Most children
have two main educators in their lives their
parents and teachers. Parents are the prime
educators until the child attends an early years
setting or starts school and they remain a major
influence on their childrens learning throughout
school and beyond. The school and parents both
have crucial roles to play. There is no universal
agreement on what parental involvement is, it
can take many forms; from involvement at the
school (as a governor, helping in the classroom
or during lunch breaks) through to reading to
the child at home, teaching songs or nursery
rhymes and assisting with homework.
Whether it is attending a school concert,
scouts or guides camping, cheering on a school
team, or participating in community events
and meetings planned by the school, parent
involvement in school activities can foster a
sense of togetherness within the school. It can
build stronger relationships between teachers
and parents, and provide an opportunity for
parents to connect with and support each
other. School-based activities may not have
a direct impact on studentachievement, but
they can be a fun and engaging way to build
a stronger school community. When you can,
take advantage of the opportunity to participate
in school events to show your support for your
childrens school.
Why is parental involvement important?
According to Flouri, E. (2006), parental
involvement with children from an early age
has been found to equate with better outcomes
(particularly in terms of cognitive development).
What parents do is more important than who
they are for childrens early development i.e.
home learning activities undertaken by parents
is more important for childrens intellectual and
social development than parental occupation,
education or income.
The impact of family learning on childrens
achievement
The benefit of learning across the family is

now well documented. Family learning broadly
refers to approaches which engage parents and
children jointly in learning. This can include
family literacy, numeracy programmes to
improve the basic skills of parents and the early
literacy of children which may include joint
parent/child sessions to support early reading
skills.
The five key things that parents can do to help

ensure their childrens success are outlined as
follows:
1. Busy, busy? Its okayhome is the best
place for you to make a difference
Sit with your child while he or she does
homework. Just your physical presence helps
the child fight restlessness and concentrateswell.
Being able to discuss the work with the parent
makes homework less frustrating when the
child is doing something challenging and even
more exciting when your child is working on
something interesting. Let the child see you
reading, and read to young children whenever
possible. This one activity can be essential to
your childs academic success. Achievement in
all subjects improves with good reading skills.
Talk about school
It sounds simple, but its an important part
of getting involved with your childs education.
Find out what subjects he/she likes or dislikes.
Find out whats difficult in class, and talk
about ways to make school easier and more
interesting. Ask them to bring home school
bulletins. Reading pamphlets, newsletters, and
flyers not only keeps you up to date on school
events, it gives you a chance to discusswith
your child about what goes on at school. Talk
with your children about whats happening at
school activities, programs and what they are
learning. Surprisingly, this has a greater impact

on academic achievement than monitoring
homework, being at home after school for
your kids, limiting the time they are allowed to
watch TV or go out during the week.
Use your telephone
A lot of parents are simply too busy to
participate in school activities as much as they
would like. If youre one of these busy parents,
dont forget that a call to a teacher or Head
Teacher goes a long way in demonstrating your
concern about your childs school experience.
School staff will take notice of your interest.
2. Have high expectations
Let your children know that you think
it is important that they do well in school.
High parental expectations have the greatest
impact on student achievement. When parents
consistently express belief in their childrens
potential and tell their kids that they expect
them to succeed academically, students do
better.
3. Help them develop a positive attitude
towards learning and good work habits
Research shows that the greatest influence
you can have on your kids chances for success
in school lie in how you influence their attitudes,
their sense of personal competence, and their
work habits, including persistence, seeking
help, and planning. So rather than trying to
directly teach your children, the focus should
be on helping them handle distractions and
crises of confidence.Praise them for effort and
persistence and demonstrate a positive attitude
about school as a whole. Bit by bit, these are the
attributes that will build solid foundations for
ongoing success.
4. Parental involvement in homework and
reading
How often a parent helps with homework
is strongly tied to the school year of the
child; parents of younger children help more
frequently than those in later school years.
Research shows that pupils tend to hold positive
views about homework, seeing it as important
in helping them to do well at school.
Read together (in any language)
Reading is one of the foundations of all
education, and you can make a big difference
by reading and talking about books and stories
with your children. Reading with children is
the best way to turn them on to reading. But
this doesnt mean that you should be forcing
them to sound out words. Instead of focusing
on teaching your children the mechanics of
reading, teach them to love reading. Make
reading fun and enjoyable!
5. If youre a parent with a little more time to
spare
Help the school make good decisions.
Dont forget organizations like the PTA and
PTO are there to provide you with decisionmaking power. Such groups give you a chance
to discover how school administrators view the
goals of the school and to express your view
of what the schools goals should be. One of
the best ways for you to affect your childs
education is by helping to determine school
policies.
To sum-up, when schools engage families
in ways that improve learning and support
parent involvement at home and school,
students make greater gains. When schools
build partnerships with families that respond to
parent concerns, honor their contributions, and
share decision-making responsibilities, they are
able to sustain connections that are aimed at
improving student achievement.
AUGUST
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Veteran musician
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been duly recognized now.

I am really thankful to the Vishwa Hindu
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Parishad for bestowing me with such a special
Anandilal Amin was recently rewarded at the
recognition when I turned 80 years old this
Fiji National Hindu conference for his tireless
year.
social service over the last number of decades.
Mr Amin was one of the 10 recipients of
for organizing such a fruitful conference. Credit
the special recognition at the Vishwa Hindu
goes to the President Mr Jay Dayal and his team
Parishad organized event in Suva.
for organizing such an important event in a very
The award recipients were individuals
professional manner.
who have contributed immensely towards the
wellbeing of their communities.
departments and various non-governmental
An elated Mr Amin revealed that being
organizations were invited at the event where
awarded at such a prestigious function is a
issues deliberated were primarily centred at
milestone achievement in his life.
exploring various ways to enhance peace and
unity in the country.
I never knew I will be rewarded at the
I must congratulate Vishwa Hindu Parishad
Officials
from
different
government
event and when my name was announced I was
really surprised.
with the Medal of Order of Fiji for his
contribution towards music and culture in 1998.
I now feel that enormous amount of social
Meanwhile, Mr Amin was also awarded
work I have been doing for our community has

Veteran Musician Anandilal Amin with his award from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.
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NEWS
ECE a cornerstone to
success
Zareena Bi
EARLY Childhood Education (ECE) is

a cornerstone to the success of the Fijian
Education system and I am profoundly ecstatic
that we are all collaborating to reminisce on our
accomplishments and echo greater awareness
and development of this important sector.
These sentiments were echoed by the
Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Dr.
Mahendra Reddy at the launch of this years
Early Childhood Education Week which was
celebrated from August 1-5.
Our Prime Minister, Hon. Bainimarama,
has stated long back that the nature of future
Fiji will be determined by how we nurture and
educate our children now.
Hon. Prime Minister is determined to
deliver a knowledge based society where people
having knowledge of all factors of production
and aspects of life in the society will rise above
variables of ethnicity, religion, class systems
and make decisions based on logic, reasoning
and analytical skills.
The Minister informed that the Ministry of
Education over the last two years has invested
ceaselessly to bringing about the highest levels
of quality to all aspects of the Fijian Education
Sector.
He added that as such the theme for this
years Early Childhood Education Week which
AUGUST
25, 2016
is Investing in Early Childhood Development

and Care for Quality Primary Education, is
aptly chosen as it also reflects the Ministrys
action plan to venture robustly towards quality.
Quality output at the national level requires
quality inputs, quality service delivery and
for this, we need a mindset pegged firmly on
quality always thinking big.
Through the Free Education initiative, we
are now equipping all ECE centers to have the
best facilities available for the children.
Meanwhile, all ECE Centers and schools
were requested to organize class based and
school based activities on the theme and
ensuring parental involvement with suggested
activities like an organized march for the
opening or closing, art and craft, sports,
gardening, character parades and other such
interesting actions.
During the week it was common to see
parents and children dressed in same colors
on respective days and enjoying the activities
together. Schools also invited groups form
organizations like the fire department, the
police dog unit team and road safety officers
to enhance the knowledge of the students and
parents.
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AUGUST
25, 2016
FIJI SEVENS SUPPLEMENT
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The Fiji 7s team players and officials pictured with the President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Major General (Retd) Jioji Konrote and the
First Lady Sarote Konrote. Photo: DINFO.
President remembers past heroes
Maika Kasami
FIJI had erupted in joy when a man with

one leg vaunted over a pole at the London
Paralympics and won Gold. And in doing so,
not only lifted our spirits but showed every
Fijian that disability is no barrier to achieving
your dreams.
Four years on, that man is now the Assistant
Minister for Youth and Sports the honorable
Iliesa Delana.
President of the Republic of Fiji, His
Excellency Major General (Retd) Jioji Konrote
in his address to honor the Fiji 7s team gold
medal win in Brazil said the nation have had
many homecomings over the years with some

being somber, as when our fallen in the various
theatres of battle or peacekeeping have been
borne home to be laid to rest in the nation they
loved.
And some have been very joyful, as when
our sporting heroes have returned having
excelled in international competition. And in
doing so, have fired the spirits and imaginations
of every Fijian.
Major General Konrote also recalled the
1997 and 2005 sevens world cups wins led by
the world sevens maestro Waisale Serevi as
memorable moments that have been etched into
the sporting history.
But now Fiji as a nation has returned home

from the summer Olympic Games with the
highest accolades.
And this time we have been showered
with Gold as our Rugby Sevens team brings
home the first medals that Fiji has ever won at a
summer Olympics. You have brought us honour
and more global attention than at any other time
in our history.
Apart from the $30,000 each presented by
the State, coach Ben Ryan was honored with
the highest award to a non-Fijian, the highest
award in our system of honors, the Companion
of the Order of Fiji while the players were
pinned with the second highest award Officer
of the Order of Fiji.

His Excellency reminded the players that
the achievement cannot be a one of and we
cannot afford to be complacent.
To avoid it need proper leadership, we
need discipline and we need consistency. We
should invest as much as we can in training the
young players who will form the nucleus of our
future campaigns in international competition.
The Rugby Sevens is our Game. So let us bring
together the Government and private sector to
start planning for our next assault as soon as
these celebrations end.
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Mission Tokyo in 2020

AUGUST
25, 2016
The Fiji 7s team led by Captain Osea Kolinisau waves to the fans that
packed the ANZ Stadium in Suva.
Photo: DEPTFO.
Maika Kasami
WE will have a fight on our hands when we
will defend our 2016 Rio Olympics gold
medal win in Tokyo, Japan 2020.
These were the words of His Excellency
Major General (Retd) Jioji Konrote during
the official address during the celebrations at
the ANZ Stadium in Suva.
And be rest assured that we will have
a real fight on our hands to retain our crown

as World Champions, if we are to win Gold
again at the next Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, in
four years time.
To avoid this being a one-off, we
cannot afford to be complacent. We need, if
anything, to work even harder. Above all, we
need proper leadership, we need discipline
and we need consistency, President Konrote
said.
He said we should invest as much as we

can in training the young players who will
form the nucleus of our future campaigns in
international competition. The Rugby Sevens
is our Game.
Meanwhile, the victorious members of the
Fiji 7s team received $30,000 each
President Konrote said Fiji may not be
wealthier compared to other nations but we
were able to afford.
It may not be what wealthier nations are

able to afford. But it is a substantial sum in
Fijian terms. And it is a symbolic gesture that
we understand will be accompanied by further
contributions from the private sector.
So let us bring together the Government
and private sector to start planning for our next
assault as soon as these celebrations end.
People of the North join in celebration
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PEOPLE of the North were not left out as they
were part of the Fiji 7s gold medal winning
celebration after the success in Nadi and Suva.
People from all walks of life braved the long
distance travels to get first hand glimpse of
the national heroes who were able to travel to
Vanua Levu despite their tight schedule.
During the celebrations in Suva, Fiji Rugby
Union chief executive officer John OConnor
received numerous calls to bring the team to the
North.
OConnor said it was only fitting for the
side to make the tour as this was the peoples
team.
Thousands dressed in blue and white
greeted the team on the main streets of Labasa
as the team made their way to Subrail Park for
the Special Fiji 7s team Gold medal celebration
in the Northern division.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama told
the people of the north that the gold medal

win in Rio is a milestone achievement in the
development of our nation.
Bainimarama said it is a great day to also
celebrate the achievement of the players who
have links to Vanua Levu.
Fiji 7s captain Osea Kolinisau apologised
on behalf of the players who could not be part
of the celebration.
He said some players are finalising their
contracts while others will be returning to their
clubs soon.
Kolinisau in address said he was happy
when he was informed that there was also
going to be a Special Fiji 7s Gold medal win
celebration in the Northern division.
He was happy about traveling to the north
because of his maternal links to Macuata.
Kolinisaus mother is from the village of
Nakalou in Dreketi, Macuata.
He thanked those who traveled great
distances to be part of the celebration in the
North.
Dark days are behind us: PM
AUGUST
25, 2016
Jerry Tuwai celebrates with his fans in Nadi.

Maika Kasami
WE are finally showing the promise as a nation
that most of us of a certain age always knew
was there. But which we were squandering by
not being able to work together as a team.
Those were the words Prime Minister
Voreqe Bainimarama in his official address
during the Olympic gold medal victory national
celebrations at the ANZ Stadium in Suva.
Bainimarama revealed telling young
people in Nadi a day earlier that, You are all
very lucky not only to see Fiji win Gold at the

Olympics but to be living in a golden age, 46
years after Independence.
He said like a rugby side that just cant get
its act together, Fiji kept dropping the ball.
Just as an opportunity presented itself, just
when we were starting to play as a team to build
our nation, we blew it. Arguments, Conflict,
Coups. Our differences rising to the surface
when the things that bound us together were far
more important.
And like a rugby side that languishes
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Lanky Jasa Veremalua being interviewed by a media personnel amidst the large
turnout at Prince Charles Park in Nadi.
at the bottom of the points table because of
indiscipline, we failed to reach our full potential.
It wasnt as if we didnt have good players.
We did. But some people simply werent
team players. They were more concerned with
individual performance. Grabbing the ball for
themselves, not passing it to others so that we
could put points on the board for the whole
team and storm to victory together.
Bainimarama said, We have put those
years behind us. Team Fiji is finally getting
its act together. On the rugby field and as a
nation. And that is why today is cause for real

celebration.
Because it is as much a celebration of our
recent success as a nation as it is about our
success in Rio. Finally, every player is getting
their fair share of the ball. The chance to score
for themselves and the team.
We are all Fijians. Everyone belongs.
Everyone is part of Team Fiji. And the benefits
of teamwork are finally coming our way as a
nation.
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25, 2016
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Maika Kasami
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THE tough training the players endured in preparation for the RioOlympics Sevens tournament had set the platform for what was to be
expected at the Deodoro Stadium.
Celebrity Fiji 7s coach Benjamin Christian Ryan, while delivering
his address during the celebrations in Suva, revealed that players like
Emosi Mulevoro, Sevuloni Mocenacagi, Aliferet Veitokani, Nemani
Nagusa, Isake Katonibau, Pio Tuwai, Josua Vici and even Jarred
Hayne provided the stiffest of tests for the 13-players who were later
selected to represent the country in Brazil.
Ryan made this comment after seeing former national reps
including Nasoni Roko showing their support for the team on the road
side while the team was on its way from Nausori Airport to the Grand
Pacific Hotel in Suva.
Likewise, if it wasnt for those players who missed out, we
wouldnt have won the gold medal because the seventeen matches
we had at Uprising Beach Resort were all bone on bone, full on, was
harder than any Olympic game we played. And that was the major
difference on why the team achieved its goal in the last few weeks.
The English man said the 12-players will not only become role models
but they will need to set good example to other Fijians who will get
inspired by their achievement.
When you have an Olympic gold medal put across you, its just
not a one off thing. Its a responsibility. When we went across to Rio
we had no gold medals on this Island. But now we have 12. With
12, comes twelve-role models, 12-people that can help set a legacy,
12-people who can help to inspire the youth of Fiji, 12-people who can
tell you all that anything is possible with hard work, with ability and
team work and the boys have the real chance to do all those things.
With that gold medal, they have that responsibility that has been
given to them to add value, to inspire, not just in sports but in every area
of life where Fijians can stand tall. And today isnt about a celebration
for the Fiji 7s team; its about being a proud Fijian, by supporting the
team, being the eighth man, its shows that a small Island can do huge
things, Ryan added.
He also had a few words for the Fijiana side who he said have set
the standard for women in sports in Fiji.
Our netballers had always been outstanding and now we have the
Fijiana side that finished eighth at the Olympics and that it could be
their story in 2020 in Japan.
Ryan chats with his captain Osea Kolinisau during the

celebrations in Nadi.
Photo: Sanjay Goundar.
AUGUST
25, 2016
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Legendary sports broadcaster Keith Quinn did not mince his words
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Teams plot Nadroga downfall
AUGUST
25, 2016
The Nadroga rugby team pictured with the Namosi side after one of their HFC
Farebrother Sullivan Cup challenge matches in Nadi.
Photo: Fiji SUN.
Maika Kasami
The Esala Nauga coached side showed no
mercy defeating the Capital City side twice in

TEAMS plotting the downfall of Nadroga will
as many weeks winning 32-9. A week earlier
need to play full eighty minutes of committed
they had downed the Sky Blues in the final at
rugby rather than playing the game in portions.
the ANZ Stadium to retain the Skipper Cup.
And their run on team is sent to gauge the
Second up was Malolo who they met in a
strength of the opposition before the trump
neutral ground at Prince Charles Park. But the
Nadrogas Joeli Lutumailagi and an unidentified team mate defend against

Namosi in Nadi.
Photo: Fiji SUN.
cards come off the bench to do the damage and
result was the same as the Stallions ran away
the breather when they led 13-12. But again
trot.
lay their claim.
with a 42-10 win.
Nadroga known for their never say die approach
Nadroga has successfully defended the
Namosi arrived in Nadi hoping to repeat
introduced their strike weapons in the second
3 followed by Nadi on September 10 and
HFC Farebrother Sullivan Cup challenge on
their surprise win over the champions in the
half to round off the match with a sounding 52-
Macuata before Vodafone Cup winner either
three occasions.
Skipper Cup rounds at Thompson Park in
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Nanukuloa or Navosa to be the final challenger
Such was the confidence in the team that they
Navua.
Following the Namosi win, Nadroga has
for the Holy Grail.
preferred Skipper Cup leaders Suva first up.
collected $15,000 from the three wins on the
Namosi managed to have their tails up at
Naitasiri made their claim on September
Sports World, LPSRA joint partnership boosted
Roneel Prakash (far left), Sekove Vadei (LPSRA president), Vinod Kumar, general
manager Sports World, Rusiate Bukayaro (LPSRA treasurer) and Lautoka Delana
Primary School head-teacher Joeli Derenalagi during the cheque and sports
equipment presentation at Sports World outlet in Lautoka.
Photo: Maika Kasami.
Maika Kasami
SPORTS World, for the third consecutive term
has come on board with a sponsorship towards
the training needs of teams associated with
Lautoka Primary Schools Rugby Association
(LPSRA). The LPSRA officials received a
cheque of $4500.
Sports World general manager Vinod
Kumar said as a tier one sports company, it is
their responsibility to assist in the development
of sports.
Our kids are our future stars and our aim
of the sponsorship is to develop future national
players with good foundation, Kumar said.
LPSRA treasure Rusiate Bukayaro was
grateful to the continued support shown by
Sports World.
The Association is very grateful to the
continued support shown by Sports World to
identify and provide a pathway for our young
aspiring rugby players to nurture and develop
their talents.
This sponsorship had assisted us to send
240-young rugby players and 66-female tag
rugby participants to participate in the 2016
Crest Western Rugby Festival and will help us
to prepare well for next years event.
This sponsorship has led to six-more
schools taking part in the weekly competitions
and more than 900- students being provided
an opportunity to showcase their talents,
Bukayaro said.
He said the partnership with the company
will also enable children and parents to enjoy
special discount from Sports World.
We thank Sports World for having faith in
us, Bukayaro added.
Meanwhile, LPSRA president Sekove
Vadei revealed that the $4,500 sponsorship
included $1,500 in sporting equipments and
$3,000 cash.
Through this generous sponsorship,
we have seen a marked improvement in the
performance of the players, Vadei said.
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AUGUST
25,
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November
SPORTS
SUPPLEMENT
Allen holds aloft Lautoka Open title
MAIKA KASAMI
NATIONAL team golfer Olaf Allen Junior took out the 80th Tiffanys of Canada Lautoka Open Golf Championship
after beating fellow national reps Anuresh Chandra and Asish Kumar to claim top honours.
Allen recorded 105 to win by a single shot.
The Suva based Allen had first tasted success back in 2002.
For the records on the honours board, this was his second LGC Open title.
Top favourites in Roneel Prakash, Zabir Ali and defending champion James Krishna all failed to match Allen.
Allen said he was proud to win again at the Golf Link course after as many years.
For me this course, fairways and greens was the best ever and Im happy to take the title away from Lautoka.
The young Rizwan Hussein won the B-grade with sponsor Mahendra Gopal claiming the C-grade title.
Chairman of Trustees Raymond Singh heaped praises on Gopal and his family for providing such a lucrative sponsorship
with over 50-major prizes together with the sponsors T-shirts and lunch.
The tournament was a very successful one especially with the presence of Mahend himself and for bringing the prizes
2016 Lautoka Open Golf Championship winner Isei Waqa (left) with Lawrence John who won the
all the way from Toronto, Canada, added Singh.
overall nett prize.
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Waqa reigns
at LGC
Maika Kasami
ISEI Waqa returned to the Lautoka Golf Club after 2014 with one aim.
Olaf Allen Senior, Olaf Allen Junior, and Mahend Gopal.
It was to better his performance
from the
last time he featured at the
Photos:Maika
Kasami
Golf Link course.
And remarkably he did this time around when he carved his name
on the LGC honors board after lifting the 84th Lautoka Open Golf
Championship sponsored by Shreedhar Motors Ltd ( Ford).
Waqa, who is a caddy at the Fiji Golf Club scored even par 103 in
the top flight.
The 24-year old who is unemployed and earns money from
carrying golf bags at the Vatuwaqa Course; beat an elite field which
included national rep Roneel Prakash, Asish Kumar, Olaf Allen Junior
and Munesh Prasad.
The 24-year-old won by seven strokes from Kumar.
Being level with Prakash on 71 after 18 holes, Waqa fired his game up
in the finishing nine holes.
Waqa said he lost to Allen Jr at the Fiji Amateur Championship
at the Fiji Golf Club after leading by one stroke heading into the final
round earlier this year.
I would like to thank Vijay K Singh, Rear Admiral Viliame
Naupoto, Darryl Hodson and the Naisara family from Vanua Levu. I
played at this course in 2014 for the first time on a seven handicap. This
time when I came to play the greens were in perfect condition. Im part
of the national training squad and hope to represent the country soon.
(left)
Mahend
Lawrence JohnRaymond
won theSingh
overall
nettwith
prize
with aGopal.
score of 91 while Ram
Khelawan won the B Grade gross.
Shreedhar Motors Limited National Manager Sales &

Marketing Jagdish Chand (left), LGC Club captain James
Krishna, Isei Waqa and Shreedhar Motors Limited Lautoka
branch manager Umit Narayan during the presentation.
Photos: Maika Kasami
The Guyana Hawks team members pose for a photo shoot.
Mahend
Gopal (middle)
withLimited
Narend Gopal
(left) &
Sanjay Gopal.
2016
Shreedhar
Motors
National
Manager
Sales &
Marketing Jagdish Chand (right) with Lautoka Open Golf
Championship winner Isei Waqa.
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STAR - THE
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NEWSPAPER FROM
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LAUTOKA
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Fiji a place to invest
Maika Kasami
AUGUST
THE gold medal win in Rio has promised more

investment in Fiji.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in
his address to the nation to commemorate the
Olympic win by our Fiji 7s team will see more
jobs being created and more potential markets
for Fijian Made products and services.
He said the possibilities for growth - for
improving our standard of living were already
healthy.
But thanks to this team and its achievement,
they have now been taken to another level. So
Team Fiji is starting to play as it should give
everyone on a level playing field a go. And as
we score more points for our nation, we are
determined to continue to leave no-one behind.
We are taking the marginalized, the elderly,
the sick and the disabled with us. Doing more
to protect the most vulnerable members of our
society, including our women and children.
Because like the members of a rugby team, we
need to look out for each other, care for each
other, Bainimarama said.
He added that before the victory in Rio, Fiji
was already in the throes of the longest running
period of economic growth in our history
seven straight years of expansion.
We were already attracting record numbers
of international visitors, record investment,
and more engagement with the world than ever
before.
And here in Fiji, we were already
beginning to use our increasing prosperity to
improve the lives of those among us who are
less fortunate.
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Sports
Fiji 7s forward Jasa Veremalua was at the center of attention during the Fiji 7s celebration at Prince Charles Park in Nadi.
Free schooling and access to higher
education for families who once only dreamed
of such things. Free medicine, free water and
electricity.
The first social security pensions to ever

be paid in Fiji. The really exciting thing about
this victory in Rio is that we have suddenly
been given a huge boost. A much greater
international profile. More people around the

world coming to appreciate the Fijian story.
More people looking at Fiji as a place to visit.
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