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Fiji not yet a Million !
Low birth rate and mi- groups above 60, indi-
gration are prime reasons cating greater female lon-
behind minimal increase in gevity.
Fiji’s population which is 55.9 percent of Fiji’s
yet to reach a million mark. population reside in urban
The Fijian total popu- areas, an increase from
lation stands at 884,887 50.7 percent in 2007. The
compared to 837,271 in the urban population stood at
2007 census. This is an in- 494,252, an increase of
crease of 47,616 or 5.7 per 69,406 (16.3%) from 2007.
cent. The average annual This is attributed to exten-
population growth is 0.6 sion of town boundaries
per cent, due to low birth and also due to movement
rates and out migration. of people from rural to ur-
The Fiji Bureau of Sta- ban areas.
tistics has completed the 44.1 percent of Fiji’s
2017 Census and has pub- population reside in rural
lished detailed and updated areas, down from 49.3 per-
statistics on Fiji’s popula- cent in 2007. Rural popu-
tion and population dis- lation stood at 390,635, a
tribution by age, sex and decline of 21,790 (5.3%)
geographical location. The from 2007.
Census also contains statis- Unemployment rate
tics on unemployment, fi- was down to 4.5 percent,
nancial inclusion and other the lowest recorded in 20
demographic categories. years. This is lower than
The median age of popu- the 5.5 percent unemploy-
lation is 27.5 years. This ment rate estimated from
means that half of our pop- the 2015-2016 Employ-
ulation is below the age of ment and Unemployment
27.5 years. 69 per cent of Survey.
Fiji’s population is below The Labour Force Partic-
the age of 40. ipation Rate (labour force/
Men make up 50.7 per population aged over 15
cent of the population years) is 57.1 per cent. 62.7
while women make up per cent of the population
49.3 percent. While the aged 15 years and older re-
proportion of males was ported to having bank ac-
higher below the age of 59 count. A member of the Kuchipudi dance group from Hyderabad, India performing whilst
years, the female popula- standing on a brass plate at Girmit Centre in Lautoka as part of the Namaste Pacifika
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JANUARY, 2018 JANUARY, 2018
chair donation
Sanjay Goundar
The Ministry of Health is ensuring that more wheelchairs are available for the ease of
patients at major government hospitals and health centres around the country.
Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services Alexander O’Connor recently
handed over 23 new wheelchairs to medical centres around the country through the
generous donation of an Orthodox Church organization in Melbourne Australia, Optic
International. Funding for the wheelchairs was provided by anonymous donors to Optic
International.
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06 NEWS JANUARY, 2018 JANUARY, 2018 NEWS 07
EDITORIAL COMMENT
New school year begins
Vital assistance for students Essential funding for ICare Home
Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation in partnership with Western
After close to eight weeks of school holidays and mer- Charity Alliance handed $5,000 to ICare, a love home in Lau-
ry making it’s back to usual business for school students toka recently.
across the country. “When we care, we transform behaviours and talents, when
The new school term officially began on January 15. we transform, we change lives and these are the lives of the
It may be the final primary school year for some; final venerable, the untouched and the disadvantaged, said the
secondary school year for others and the first ever primary Foundation Executive Ms Ambalika Devi Prakash.
school year for those graduating from pre-schools. “ICare aspires to bring smile and happiness on the faces of
Those that have ended their secondary school years are those who may not be so fortunate like everyone else, said the
now looking forward to joining tertiary education. Volunteer Carers.
Many people don’t want to think about back to school, VOLUNTEER carers, Margaret Wise and Felix Chaudhary
especially in the midst of the holidays. have been taking care of at risk children, some impoverished
However, back to school shopping can creep up on you through circumstances beyond their control, since 2012. This
and your family quickly, so it pays to be prepared. The best is something that we are passionate about and we are glad that
way to save money is to start planning ahead of time, so you the children’s need were acknowledge through this support.
can take advantage of every deal and coupon that comes “We don’t operate like a vulnerable children’s home, but like
your way. a family that is creative and innovative and does things dif-
So the adventure for students begins again with a whole ferently”, they said. Our children are trained to explore their
lot to accomplish. talents and skills either it be food, dance, entertainment or a
For parents it’s that time again where they budget their mere series of laughing events which makes us happy from
money wisely to cater for their children’s needs. inside and we share happiness with everyone we come in con-
Coming out of the festive season, some may have drained tact with said the President, Mr Padro Laddpeter
their resources while others may have budgeted well for the “It’s like a vision home for and by the youths that creates
new school season. future for children who use their talents culture and tradition
And it’s that time of the year also when shop owners uti- to make a difference in their lives as well as those out there,
lise their salesmanship skills to attract customers in buying he said.
their products for their ‘Back to School’ shopping. Lack of access to music instruments has limited childrens
creativity and potential to thrive. They have had to rely on the Children at the ICare, a love home in Lautoka with the much needed funding from the Vodafone Fiji ATH Foundation.
It’s wise for parents to choose quality and do their shop-
ping wisely. generosity of others. Owning their music instruments will give family after completing a short course in tourism. She is now
A committed and smart parent will always want the best them more time to hone their skills and provide great economic and hygiene projects. working in Savusavu and lives with her family said Ms Wise.
SI Lautoka Club members with the 14 needy students they assisted with school stationery this year. Photo: Sanjay Goundar opportunities, not only now but later in life said the Secretary
for their children. They want their children to look smart “We bring them all up in love but we are also firm and very There have been a stream of children since then and pres-
when they return to their second home they call school. Ms Keshia Sariri. Now this support will help us with purchase honest about the world,” said Mr Felix Chaudhary. ently we are taking care of 12 children - seven siblings whose
They want their children to feel at ease and study to their
Zareena Bi “We understand the struggle that most parents go through of musical instruments she said.
and our club feels that it is important to give this assistance We are optimistic that the support will ensure that we sustain father has passed on, two sisters who were delinquent while
full potential amidst the care of their second parents whom “ICare utilises its talents and wisdom to change lives using what ever we do. living with their father, a single parent, and two high school
It is the time of the year once again when parents start pre- towards the education of our future leaders. the available resources,” said Ms Sariri. The funds received
they call teachers. The couple met the first child they took care of at a funeral boys whose parents have returned to the Solomon Islands said
paring for their children to go back to school amidst shopping “Also, through this assistance children from these less for- will be used to generate revenue from catering, performing at
Luckily the parents don’t need to worry about the bus in 2009 where as a 15-year-old orphan she had dropped out of Mr Chaudhary
for uniforms, shoes, bags and stationeries. tunate families will be able to continue with their studies and events, playing and entertaining at birthdays and anniversaries
fares as the government of the day have taken care of it school without completing Class 8. They took care of her and The children danced and sang during the handover. Every-
For some parents the preparations are done with ease while become the future hope for their parents and siblings. and will also be used to buy raw materials for salusalu and
with its free bus fare policy through the new E-ticketing with the help of a Methodist Church pastor put her back into one rejoiced with the music songs and the entertainment the
for other parents it is a struggle to fulfill the needs of their chil- “We have encouraged the students to work hard and show dance materials she said. We will also ensure that the funds
initiative. school until she completed Form 6. She left to live with her children provided.
dren amongst the rising cost of school essentials. dedication towards their school work and the parents have also regenerated from profits are used in health education sanitation
The students have been urged to reload their E-ticketing
It is fortunate for needy families that there are various non- been advised to provide the necessary guidance and support.”
cards for the new school year from the Ministry of Educa-
governmental organizations (NGO) and clubs that readily The President also informed that while some of the benefit-
tion organised roadshows around the country.
Start school
your students. Simple systems help students become of their achievements within a very short time
more self-directed. They know how your classroom which can (and should) be done all throughout the define or identify the problem, and identify the since they formed the committee and they Female members of the Mutlah Street
is run and feel safe with a sense of a routine. Simply, school year. By setting goals and measuring their students and their background, skills, knowledge, plan to organize their activities on a regular Crime Prevention Committee in Field
put your students know they can succeed and won’t achievements, students are able to see what they and motivation level. Typically, these reading as-
basis in future. 40 Lautoka with invited guests and
Meanwhile, community members from the senior police officers during a re-
challenge your authority because they WON’T need have done and what they are capable of. Seeing their sessments are short and include the following: oral Field Forty area took advantage of the aware-
with Nataraj
to. results gives the confidence and assurance that they reading assessment, reading ability of vocabulary, ness organized by the female wing members
cent awarness program on domestic
Here are three basic systems which one should im- need to believe they can achieve higher goals. and reading words in context using sentences and in December. The awareness topics included violence.
plement from the first day of school: Basics of Effective Goal Setting read-aloud. domestic violence, child abuse and women’s Photo: Sanjay Goundar
health issues.
Once you know areas of student weakness, you
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Maika Kasami
Lautoka, Nadi, Suva win
Maika Kasami
The adverse weather conditions throughout the country on
Sunday January 14 failed to dampen the spirit of teams as a Labasa won only their third Pillay Garments Champion
total of fifteen-goals were scored in three matches in Week 1 verses Champion series title by upsetting favourites Lautoka
of the Vodafone Premier League. at Churchill Park on January 12.
Lautoka put aside its disappointing loss from the Pillay Gar- Smarting from their nil-all draw in the first leg at Subrail
ments Champion versus Champion series to whip Tavua 5-1 in Park, the Babasiga Lions headed for the Sugar City with a mis-
its Vodafone Premier League opener at home. sion to topple the O-League bound Blues.
And such was their intention of getting back to winning After a shaky first half (0-0) where they did not create as
ways that even the continuous rain from early Sunday morn- many chances, lady luck paved their way when an opportun-
ing which later resulted in flash flooding in low lying areas in ist cross from the right found an unmarked captain Antonio
the western division would not stop them from achieving their Tuivuna who rose high to nod past Benaminio Mateinaqara for
goal of making a clean start to their title defence. the winning goal in the 63rd minute.
The Blues were aware of the second successive threat the This goal came with ten players and they were further re-
Gold Town boys may impose following their Courts Inter Dis- duced to nine when nippy Ashnil Raju was sent off in the 76th
trict Championship pool play result (1-1), and it was heading minute.
the same way as both teams were locked 1-all at the break. Labasa had won the inaugural CvC back in 1993 beating Ba
But Lautoka surely learnt their lessons and came out a re- 1-0, and then won their second title in 2008 over the same op-
vamped side in the second half scoring four goals for the 5-1 ponent with a 3-1 aggregate.
win. Labasa FA president Raiyaz Khan applauded the effort of his
Elsewhere, Suva caused a first up upset win over Rewa win- players who never gave up till the final whistle.
ning 3-2 at Ratu Cakobau Park. He said they never better prepared for the second leg know-
And Hughes brothers Setareki and Bruce got their names on ing that Lautoka would be tougher at home.
the scoresheet scoring a goal each along with Kaliova Tivulu. “I must congratulate the players for their hard work. I have
The Reds responded with goals to Jonetani Buksh and Tevita special praise for my defence who worked overtime with nine
Waranivalu but it was not enough to rescue the game for at- players.
least with a point. Ba’s Narendra Rao Junior (middle) pressured by Nadi’s Patrick Joseph (right) as Nadi goal scorer Napolioni “We should have wrapped up the match at Subrail Park
At Prince Charles Park, Nadi adopted quickly to the slippery Qasevakatini looks on during their Vodafone Premier League match Prince Charles Park on January 14. having missed a lot of goal scoring chances, but overall we
pitch and took total control of their encounter against Ba. Photo: Anushil Kumar/VODAFONE. showed here that we wanted to win and we too our chance
The Jetsetters welcomed back coach Babs Khan and this which is what matters at the end,” Khan said.
“We had prepared for two weeks, coming out of the festive Week 1: Rewa 2-3 Suva, Nadi 3-1 Ba, Lautoka 5-1 Tavua.
showed in the mood of the players as they went out in search Lautoka coach Kamal Swamy was gracious in defeat and
break. But the players have responded well especially against Goal scorers:
of nothing less than a win. congratulated the Lions for their win.
a team like Ba. “ 2goals: Napolioni Qasevakatini (Nadi), Christopher Wasasala
The Green Machine were 2nil up thanks to a double to strik- “We maintained possession but football is now only about
Ba team manager Arvind Singh said his players could not (Lautoka).
er Napolioni Qasevakatini, before Samuela Nabenia pulled maintaining that, it is more than that and scoring the goal is Pillay Garments Champion versus Champion series winners Labasa with their spoils after defeating defending champion Lau-
adopt to the ground condition adding that this prevented them 1goal: Bruce Hughes (Suva), Setareki Hughes (Suva), Kalio-
one back. Ame Votoniu made up for a lapse in defence to side- what matters and that is what separated the two teams today,” toka. Photo: Sanjay Goundar.
from displaying their usual style of football which is playing va Tivulu (Suva), Jonetani Buksh (Rewa), Tevita Waranivalu
Sydney 7s fever
and 2, Fiji have won eight and lost four. falls extracted from the first two failed assignments. The Sydney 7s will be played over 26-28 January at the Al-
Patel con-
This should surely be a concern for the national side and “Our communication in defence was our weak link in the lianz Stadium, followed by the NZ 7s a week later on February
Baber. past two outings and we will be working on it in our 3-4 in Hamilton.
Labasa
League, Ba and Lautoka now know who they Papeete, Tahiti (Group B): Erakor Golden
will face first up during the Group stages of Star vs Solomon Warriors – 6pm AS Dragon
the 2018 Oceania meet. vs AS Lossi – 9pm.
The fixtures for the Oceania Champions Tuesday 13 February: Port Vila, Vanuatu
League 2018 were recently released with four (Group A): Lae City Dwellers vs Ba FC- 2pm,
teams enjoying home advantage in their re- Qualifier vs Nalkutan – 5pm.
spective groups. Papeete, Tahiti (Group B): Solomon Warri-
Maika Kasami The tournament uses four groups of four ors vs AS Lossi – 6pm, Erakor Golden Star vs
teams, with each group taking place across a AS Dragon – 9pm.
Fiji Football Association president Rajesh Patel congratulated La- week in the same location. Friday 16 February, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Unusually, Groups A and B will be played (Group A): BA FC vs Qualifer – 2pm, Lae
basa for winning the Pillay Garments Champion versus Champion
first from 10 February, followed by Group C City Dwellers vs Nalkutan – 5pm.
series.
and D from the 24 February. The final group Papeete, Tahiti (Group B): AS Lossi vs Era-
The Babasiga Lion defeated all odds when they upset the champion kor Golden Star – 6pm, AS Dragon vs Solo-
games will be played on 3 March.
Lautoka side 1-0 in the second leg to win by four points and an ag- Vanuatu, Tahiti, Solomon Islands and New mon Warriors – 9pm.
gregate of 2. Zealand have been chosen as the hosts of the Saturday 24 February Honiara, Solomon
Slippery customer Fiji Airways Fiji 7s utility player Amenoni Nasilasila tries to dance away from an advanc- The winning goal came in the second half by Captain Antonio group, with holders Auckland City enjoying Islands (Group D): AS Magenta vs Qualifier
ing English player during the Cape Town 7s 2017. Photo: Supplied. Tuivuna after a scoreless first half. home advantage in Auckland in Group D. runner up – 1pm,
Patel said Labasa deserve the win as they took advantage of their The groups also include two unknown Marist FC vs Team Wellington – 4pm.
Maika Kasami The national side are currently third on the HSBC
chance that fell their way. teams. They will be decided by a four-team Sunday 25 February Auckland, New Zea-
world Sevens series standings with 28 points. NZ lead land (Group C): Lautoka vs Madang FC –
“I must congratulate you as with nine players you have defeated the qualifier between the Samoan, American Sa-
The Fiji Airways Fiji 7s team will need to be on top the series with 41 while South Africa trail by two- 1pm, AS Venus vs Auckland City – 4pm.
champion Lautoka team. moan, Cook Islands and Tonga champions in
of their game when they run on to the field at the Al- points on 39. Tuesday 27 February, Honiara, Solomon Is-
the Oceania Champions League qualifiers in
lianz Stadium for the Sydney 7s. The winner from Fiji’s Pool will tackle the runner- “This sort of win requires lot of commitment and you have made
February. lands (Group D): Team Wellington vs Quali-
The national side lock horns with Samoa first up in up from Pool D which has Canada, USA, Australia your fans proud by winning here at Churchill Park. I must take this fier runner up – 1pm, Marist FC vs AS Ma-
Fiji’s second seeded team Ba will know
their Pool fixture at 7-28pm on Friday January 26. and Scotland while the Pool A runner-up will face the time to congratulate your president Raiyaz Khan and your set of of- genta – 4pm.
their fate first as they open their Group A fix-
This will be the third time the two South Sea Island- winner from Pool D. ficials who have also contributed to this success,” he said. Wednesday 28 February, Auckland, New
ture against the host team Nalkutan FC in Port
ers will be meeting following their outings during the The 16-teams will then proceed to Hamilton for the The president also had a word of advice for the second best team. Zealand (Group C): AS Venus vs Lautoka –
Villa, Vanuatu on February 10. The Men in
Oceania 7s final and in Cape Town. NZ 7s on February 3-4.
“Hard luck to you Lautoka. You have graciously accepted defeat Black then face Papua New Guinea club side 1pm, Auckland City vs Madang FC – 4pm
The Gareth Baber coached side will then face Rus- Round 5: Las Vegas 2-4 March 2018, Round 6: Van- Friday 2 March, Honiara, Solomon Islands
but you know that you have a lot on your plate, you have to work Lae City Dwellers on February 13 before tak-
sia on Saturday January 27 at 4-09pm before the much couver 10-11 March 2018, Round 7: Hong Kong 6-8 (Group D): Team Wellington vs As Magenta-
harder, you are Fiji’s representative to the O-League and for that you ing on one of the qualifiers on February 16.
anticipated clash against current series leaders New April 2018, Round 8: Singapore 28-29 April 2018, 1pm, Qualifier runner up vs Marist FC – 4pm.
have to pull up your socks.” 2017 Vodafone National League champions
Zealand scheduled for 7-42pm. Round 9: London 2-3 June 2018, Round 10: Paris 9-10 Saturday 3 March, Auckland, New Zealand
Labasa went home $5000 richer while the Blues settled for $2500. Lautoka open their campaign towards the end
HSBC Ambassador and former Springboks Jean de June 2018 (Group C): Madang FC vs AS Venus- 1pm,
of February against Madang FC (PNG) on the
Villiers reportedly stated in the world rugby page, “Fiji Sydney 7s- Pool A: NZ, Fiji, Samoa, Russia; Pool Earlier on the day, Lautoka FA had received a $50,000 grant from
25th before facing AS Venus of Tahiti on Feb- Lautoka vs Auckland City – 4pm
are a team who really want to be playing in the final B: Argentina, France, Wales, Kenya; Pool C: South Vodafone for their O-League preparations.
ruary 28. The Blues will then face an acid test
or at least the third-fourth play-off. There’s so many Africa, England, Spain, PNG; Pool D: Canada, USA, Lautoka midfielder Dave Radrigai (right) and Labasa defender Taniela Waqa battle for pos-
against defending champions Auckland FC on
teams that can beat anyone else on their day you have Australia, Scotland. session during the second leg of the Pillay Garments Cvc series at Churchill Park on January
March 3.
to be absolutely on your game all the time.” 12. Labasa are the new champions of the CvC title. Photo: Sanjay Goundar
Fixtures:
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Abid is undisputed
LGC Chair-
amateur champ
2017 domestic soccer season wrap up
man of Trus-
Maika Kasami Maika Kasami Teams headed for the Voda-
tees Raymond fone Fiji FACT at Ratu Ca-
Singh and WE relook at what tran- kobau Park in Nausori next.
Fiji’s current amateur champion Abid Hussein ended the 2017 sea-
sponsor Wella spired during the 2017 soccer Nadi headed in as the de-
son with another title in the bag.
Pillay with season. fending champions. But
The Nadi based businessman capped off the season with the Gecko
the season As per the new soccer sea- Rewa managed to stand tall
Trucking/P.Meghji Limited sponsored 18-Holes season closing Pro-
son format, Fiji FA begins its on home soil at the end of the
closing win- Am tournament title at the Lautoka Golf Club.
new season with the Courts tournament. The Delta Tigers
ners. Abid, who won the individual golf silver medal at the recent Pa-
Inter District Champion- denied the Jetsetters a back to
cific Mini Games in Vanuatu outplayed fellow national rep, Munesh
ship (IDC) and ends with the back win with Samuela Kau-
Prasad after a three-hole play-off as both were tied after 18 holes on
League. The Inkk Mobile toga nodding home the lone
two under par 67 for the overall gross title.
Battle of the Giants is now goal. Rewa collected the first
Young Andy Low powered his way to take out the overall nett title
regarded as the final tourna- of their $15,000 first prize-
on a very sublime score of 63 nett.
ment each season. This is in money.
Munesh Prasad took out the A-grade title on 67 after pipping vet-
conjunction with the current In-between, the districts
eran Gaffar Ali on a countback. Ba golfer, Rohit Chandra was placed
FIFA window. focussed in the VPL before
3rd on 69 on a count-back from Manwal Ajay.
The 2017 season began gathering for the two-week
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The Lautoka and Ba soccer team officials and players with representatives from Vodafone and Fiji Football Association during the O-League grant presentation at Tappoos City Vodafone outlet on January 12.
Maika Kasami Vodafone National Football League. Ba who begins their O-League campaign on away basis.
Vodafone Head of Enterprise Development February 10 are pooled with Nalkutan FC of Lautoka FA president Abdul Kadar thanked
Fiji’s representatives to the 2018 Oceania Antonio Kitione wished the two teams well as Vanuatu, Lae City Dwellers of PNG and one Vodafone for the grant saying this will greatly
Champions League Lautoka and Ba were each they prepare for the much anticipated of the qualifiers to be confirmed while Lau- assist in their preparation.
given a $50,000 grant from Vodafone towards Oceania meet where the top clubs lock toka has Madang FC of PNG, AS Venus of Ta- “Playing in the O-League means traveling
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The presentation was done at the Vodafone which is a spot to the Club world Cup at the The Sugar City side face Madang FC first up mensely contribute towards our preparation,
outlet at Tappoos City Lautoka on January 12. end of the year. on February 25 in Auckland. boost the morale of the players and hope it
The two western neighbours qualified after But first things first, the Blues and the ‘Men For the first time the quarterfinal stage has makes our fans proud,” Kadar said.
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