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Maika Kasami
Neha crowned Miss Sugar 2017 form to advocate on combating Non- Commu-
nicable Diseases. I used to be a shy girl but
Miss Marine Drive Auto Services Neha this festival has given me the confidence that
Natasha Singh will represent Lautoka City at I needed, she added.
the Miss Fiji Pageant in November to be held Sugar Festival Association president Bijesh
in Suva. Chandra said the fine weather throughout the
The 23-year old registered nurse at the Lau- week contributed to the success of this years
toka Hospital Emergency Department beat festival.
eight other contestants to be crowned Miss Chief guest Dr. Kamlesh Sharma said the
Sugar 2017. annual Sugar Festival is here to stay.
Ms. Singh had advocated on combating We dont have a major sponsor for the
Non-Communicable Diseases throughout the Sugar Festival but whether we have a sponsor
weeklong festival which culminated on Sep- or we dont, no one can stop us from having
tember 23. the fun. Ive noticed some changes in 2017. A
After her tiring journey which has trans- big presence of the Police Force something I
formed her to become more confident in public didnt witness in 2015 when I last visited the
speaking, the newly crowned queen believes country, the military band was another feature
pageants are the best platform to do advocacy during the float procession in the day and a
as people do attend in large numbers. big vinaka vakalevu to Lautoka City Council.
I just tried to deliver to the best of my abil- And not forgetting the beautiful contestants
ity and did not really expect to win the Sugar for their participation.
crown because all nine of us were gorgeous Ms Singh wins a trip to either Australia,
and talented .I would dedicate this win to my New Zealand or Singapore as her prize. Miss
parents . This is my second year as a regis- Wilderness and Amusement Mereoni Na- Newly crowned Miss Sugar 2017 and Lautokas representative to the 2017
tered nurse at the emergency department at takele was crowned as first runner-up while Miss Fiji Pageant Neha Natasha Singh (middle) with First Runner Up Mereo-
Lautoka Hospital. Lautoka City Councils Mereoni Bainivalu ni Natakele (left) and 2nd Runner Up Miss LCC Mereoni Bainivalu.
It was a passion for me when I was a little was the second runner-up.
Photo: Maika Kasami
girl to be part of such festivals. I used this plat-
Books galore; happy students of Dreketi Sangam Primary displaying the books donated by SI Lau- Donation of story books by SI Lautoka club to Shri Ram Govind Primary school students
toka with school teachers of Dreketi Sangam and SI Lautoka members. Photos: Sanjay Goundar to promote reading on International Literacy Day which is celebrated on September 8
Zareena Bi story books for their school libraries. We have also encouraged the students to be creative with
Altogether more than 150 story books were presented to their summaries and they can also depict their stories through
According to a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Dreketi Sangam, Shri Ram Govind and Viseisei primary drawings and cartoons.
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) report there is a clear con- schools to promote literacy through reading. Mudaliar also advised that for the last two years the club had
nection between illiteracy and countries in severe poverty, and According to SI Lautoka club President Ranjini Mudaliar, been running this program at one each school but this year for
between illiteracy and prejudice against women. through this program the students in these schools have been the first time the club is working with three school simultane-
The promotion of literacy thus is a major concern and UN- encouraged to read the story books and submit the summaries ously.
ESCO has proclaimed September 8 as the International Lit- which will be judged for prize presentations. She added that the prizes will be presented during the An-
eracy Day to remind the international community of the status There will be cash prizes for three best summaries received nual prize giving program of the respective schools.
of literacy. from each of the schools and we have given deadlines for the Meanwhile, the Head Teacher of Dreketi Sangam Mr Di-
The Soroptimist International (SI) Lautoka club has been co- summaries to be received by the club. namani thanked the club for taking the initiative of such a pro-
ordinating activities for the last two years and this year the club Our intent is for the students to read as many story books as gram at his school.
went a bit further and made it a week long affair by focusing possible so we have advised the schools that each student can He added that due to the location of his school the students
on three rural primary schools who have benefitted through send in as many summaries as they wish. usually miss out on such opportunities.
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Winning the most prestigious award in the Reddy Group and Tanoa Hotel Group of Com- Chand added that whilst working for the company for the last 16 years he has undergone a
panies annual Employee of the Year Awards function is a dream come true for Parvin Chand. great level of development as an individual employee.
The Compressor Air and Numeric (CAPS) Supervisor of Clyde Equipment (Pacific) Ltd Lau- He revealed that Reddy Group as a whole including Clyde Equipment (Pacific) Ltd really
toka branch walked away with the Our Company award for 2016 during the annual awards night cares about the development and wellbeing of its staff.
at the Tanoa International Hotel on September 6. The only reason why I have continued working for the company for the last 16 years is the
An elated Chand revealed after receiving the award from Reddy Group of Companies Manag- wide number of benefits they provide which is very essential for the development of any em-
ing Director Rohit Reddy that this recognition is the life time achievement for him. ployee.
He informed that his tireless efforts throughout the year by reaching sales targets and elimi- I have gained extensive knowledge about our companys various products through a number
nating customer complaints got well rewarded. of training programs.
This kind of awards is definitely a major encouragement for any staff to excel to greater In a nutshell I reckon Clyde Equipment (Pacific) Ltd as a top class organisation where em-
heights and I am no exception. ployees are provided enormous opportunities to thoroughly develop their working skills and
I would like to wholeheartedly thank the panel of judges for bestowing me with this remark- realize their full potential, Chand emphasized.
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lowing years to come.
Parvin Chand (right) receiving the Our Company Award from Reddy
Group Managing Director Mr Rohit Reddy. Photo: Sanjay Goundar
Lautoka City Councils health department officials advising citizens on the benefits of using
organic manure during the inaugural national climate change week at the Coronation Park. The Lautoka City Council team whilst participating in the national Constitution Day celebra-
Photos: Maika Kasami tion at Churchill Park on September 7
EDITORIAL
goddess of wealth for their happiness and prosperity. ing and festive times to be a Fijian.
The celebration of Diwali also comes with the obligation of PM Bainimarama said Diwali presents an opportunity to
not only lighting candles in ones own house but also lighting come together and share in the joy of our Hindu brothers and
them in the houses of those who are less fortunate, making sisters to observe the Festival of Lights.
COMMENT
Diwali a bridge between the rich and the poor. He said he felt proud of how openly we embrace each oth-
Most Diwali celebrations around the world focus on family ers festivities and how respectful we are of each other. It is
and friends. In Fiji, as Diwali approaches, people clean their part of what it means to be Fijian. On days such as this, it is ev-
Festive season is here! home to escape bad luck in the upcoming year and families ident that faith is a positive and unifying force in our society.
gather for a feast and stay up late, celebrating with the help of We at City Star Newspaper second the thoughts of our be-
The season of merry making is here beginning with the cel- fire-crackers and sweets. loved Prime Minister and take this opportunity to wish all our
ebration of the Festival of Lights. Tourists to our shores also get engaged to celebrating Diwali valued clients, friends and families a happy and blessed Di-
Dipavali or Diwali as it is most commonly known in Fiji is with us and they see first-hand the unique richness in our di- wali.
the most anticipated festival for our Indo-Fijian brothers and verse culture.
sisters that will be celebrated on Thursday, October 19. The respect shown to other religions indicates its highly Maika Kasami
The tradition of Diwali began many centuries ago and con- multi-cultural society. Editor.
tinues to this day. The festival also marks the arrival of the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in one of his earlier Di-
New Year on the Hindu calendar wherein people pray to the wali messages stated that Diwali marks one of the most excit-
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and 30 helpers from 27 schools in of scouts is with us to award the
Zareena Bi
scouts movement. skills, think for themselves Lautoka took part in the rally. schools who have won as well as to
Naisau added that the Scouts through a disciplined process guid- Kumar also informed that the present Wood badge to the leaders.
Focus of world scouting move-
movement started in 1914 in Fiji ed by their leaders which is very theme for the two day event was Twenty leaders have qualified for
ment is to inculcate a culture of
with only 20 people but now there beneficial for them. Peace starts with me. the Wood badge through a five stage
peace where ever the movement is
are more than 10,000 scouts in the The building of morals in these The highlight for the students course and the last such presenta-
in the world.
country. young people is also promoted since and leaders was the visit from the tion was at Qalitu Primary school in
Speaking at the Lautoka District
The scouts rally is held every all this is voluntary and they pay Attorney General Mr Aiyaz Sayed 2015.
annual scouts rally at Lomolomo
year and the purpose is to get to for everything on their own in their Khaiyum on the first day of the After this camp we will all start
Public school on September 8, Chief
know each other and to also build camps. camp accompanied by the Minister preparing for the 2018 Scouts Jam-
Guest and Scouts Chief Commis-
their character. Meanwhile, Lautoka Scouts for Tourism Mr Faiyaz Koya. The boree which will be held in Labasa
sioner Jone Naisau advocated on
Students learn how to clean their Council District Commissioner Attorney General took time to meet and this is event is much looked for-
spreading the message of peace and
camps, manage activities, how to Jainand Kumar informed that this and shake hands with each scout. ward to by all scouts in the country.
living in peace as a focus for the
look after themselves, learn life year 615 students, 90 scout leaders Today the Chief Commissioner
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum (middle) taking the Scouts Pledge with senior members of the Scouts fraternity during the International
Peace Day celebration. Photo: Sanjay Goundar
Zareena Bi Internationally it has been said peace is the cation to develop interest of Scouts in High
Today nearly 70% of Fijians are below the absence of war but nowadays peace also means schools.
age of 40 so you are all are actually the majority lot more than that. Peace means understanding, Fiji Scouts Association President Abhay
and how you treat each other will actually set respecting each other helping each other. Nand also stressed on the importance of peace
the tone as to what kind of future Fiji will have. As fellow Fijians we should be able learn to and he advocated that peace only starts with
Speaking at the International Day of Peace look after each other regardless of who they are oneself, at home, in the community and then in
celebration organized by the Fiji Scouts Asso- or where they come from. the country.
ciation on September 21 at Saru MGM Primary The Attorney General thanked the scouts Meanwhile, Messenger of Peace National
school in Lautoka Chief Guest the Attorney organization for adopting this concept of be- coordinator Mr Kailash Pillay informed that the
General Mr Aiyaz Saiyad Khaiyum advised stu- ing the messengers of peace and spreading the celebrations has been coordinated all around
dents from various Primary and High schools word of peace . the country by the Scouting fraternity as Mes-
present from Lautoka, Nadi and Ba schools I wish to publically acknowledge these of- sengers of Peace.
that peace is very important and it should come ficials of the Scouts Association who do not get He added that to mark this day and to sup-
from within oneself. paid a single cent to do all of this. port the Prime Ministers initiative towards the
You need to feel comfortable about who you They actually take time out from their per- 23rd Conference of the Parties (COP23) to the
are , if you like yourself, if you love yourself sonal time and spend it with you to develop UN convention on climate change there will be
then you will be able to love other people and your talent. planting 100 sandalwood trees today by the var-
you will be able to spread the inner peace to On our part we will try to now coordinate ious schools present while thousands of trees
other people. with Scouts Association and Ministry of Edu will also be planted around the country.
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Zareena Bi help you to improve. honest and passionate, smile, show our guests from the different departments as well as the
If you dont know something, simply ad- that we care and give people more than they management team.
We are only as good as our people and we mit it. We all dont know everything. We are expect. However the night belonged to the follow-
want our people to be the best they can be. here to help you and for others to help you. The more people here that adopt the Tanoa ing employees who were awarded as being the
Speaking at the grand event marking the Being authentic is one of the key themes Way, the stronger our company will be and best in 2016 in their categories.
annual employee of the year awards for the that we have been talking about at Tanoa and even better place to work. Our People: Roneeta Devi from Tanoa Wa-
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Reddy thanked all their staff for their effort in Reddy added that the other theme is Tanoa Sevens coach Gorden Tijens graced the event TanoaTusitala Hotel, Samoa
their working lives and encouraged them to be Way which clearly defines who we are, how as a special guest and inspired employees to Our Company: Esita Mara from Tanoa In-
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Zareena Bi walks of life including a huge num- Constitution is not a document only and it will guide us in the future as Essay Competition in 2016 shared
ber of students took advantage of the for Parliament, or for the courts, or we confront issues we cannot fore- her experience of travelling to
The constitution of Fiji is a docu- warm and glorious western weather for the various legal institutions but see today. It gives us a framework France while Deepsha Lal, a Year
ment for all the people and it is to march through the City to the park it is a living document. for developing new laws for new 12 student from Penang Sangam
meant to govern and guide daily in unity for this special event which Last year, it was my honour and needs. High School who was a runners-up
lives and it deserves to be commem- was graced by the Prime Minister privilege to share the podium with He added that the Constitution read out her essay titled Youths, the
orated in a national holiday. Voreqe Bainimarama, other Cabinet several young students from all over also challenges us to be our best Ambassadors of Equal Citizenry.
These were the sentiments ech- Ministers and Parliamentarians. Fiji who read sections of the Con- selves, to look deep into our hearts After the official program the
oed by Chief Guest the President The display of miniature Fiji flags stitution. and live up to its ideals as it is a fact public were entertained by the vari-
of Fiji Major General (Retired) Joji and banners and the various march- That should have reminded all of that the Constitution is a document ous marching bands and lively cul-
Konrote during the Constitution day ing bands set the perfect patriotic us that our Constitution is not just a that gives us a path to unity. tural performances.
celebrations at Lautokas Churchill backdrop for the events to unfold Constitution for today. It is a consti- Meanwhile, Aliha Anshira Nisha Next years Constitution day cel-
Park on September 7. for the day. tution for the ages. of Xavier College in Ba, who was ebration will be held in Labasa as
Thousands of people from all According to the President the If we are wise, we will keep it, the winner of the first Constitution announced by the President.
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hard to think of ourselves as rich. The
word wealth actually refers to well-
being and the Goddess of Wealth be-
Jone Nakauvadra
stows blessings broader than pretty
numbers.
Here are eight forms of wealth em-
bodied by Lakshmi:
Veera Lakshmi (Valor Lakshmi)
She bestows the strength and cour- DIWALI is one of the impor-
age we need to face our difficulties tant Hindu festivals in our cal-
and overcome them. The word Veera endar, and is also known as the
is closely related to virility, which festival of lights.
means vigorous strength, and virtue, The city is very beautiful to
which means being strong enough to, look at whereby the houses are
as Dumbledore says, choose whats decorated with electrical lights,
right over whats easy. diyas etc to reign over the dark-
Gaja Lakshmi (Elephant Lakshmi) Vijaya Lakshmi (Victory Lakshmi) of happiness, you met someone
ness.
Youve probably seen this depiction The Goddess of Victory is invoked blessed by Adhi Lakshmi.
It has been generally seen that
of Lakshmi having water poured on to help conquer hurdles and overcome Dhana Lakshmi (Money Lakshmi)
people of all age groups cele-
her by elephants. She bestows power obstacles in our lives. (Jaya is the kind This is the form of Lakshmi most
brate Diwali with equal zeal and
and authority, for example: getting a of victory with winners and losers; Vi- people think of, with her hand raised
enthusiasm.
promotion at work or being elected to jaya is the victory of inner growth in in a gesture of blessing and gold coins
In Fiji all the people irrespec-
office. which we win without making others pouring forth from it. She is probably
tive of their ethnic background
Santhana Lakshmi (Eternal Lak- lose). the most frequently invoked, especial-
celebrate Diwali and the night is to them.
shmi) Dhanya Lakshmi (Grain Lakshmi) ly in emergency prayers to help devo-
filled with beautiful and colorful As we are currently experienc-
If youve ever heard of someone She gives agricultural wealth, for tees get through the month without
fire crackers brightens the sky. ing the drought, my humble plea
who prayed for abundance and later example: growing a garden, building repossessions or evictions.
Diwali also brings the friends, to all, to exercise extra care to
found out she was pregnant, youve a pantry. Shes closely related to An- Aishwarya Lakshmi (Riches Lak-
neighbors close together and avoid any mishap of fire.
encountered Santhana Lakshmi. She napurna, Goddess of Food. shmi)
celebrate the festival by sharing On behalf of the council, I wish
bestows the wealth of children and Adhi Lakshmi (Primal Lakshmi) The eighth form of Lakshmi goes a
sweets and food, forgetting their everyone a Happy and Enjoyable
family. Sadly, our culture thinks of We dont usually think of spiritual step beyond asking for money to pay
sorrows and enjoy the moments. Deepawali.
children as a burden and liability, but contentment as a form of wealth, but the bills. Aishwarya Lakshmi bestows
I urge everyone to enjoy Diwa-
they used to be considered a blessing if youve ever met someone who was the kind of wealth that gives us pleas-
li and take care of the loved and
and asset. impoverished by the worlds standards ures like jewelry, vacations, opulence.
unfortunate ones and bring smile
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BESAN KI BARFI
ALMOND SEERA
Ingredients:
Besan 1 kg
Sugar 1 kg
Water 1/2 liter
Allowrie 100% Pure NZ Ghee 1 kg
For garnishing: Pistachios and Almonds
Preparation:
1. Fry besan in ghee on low flame for about 30 mins till
it becomes pink and ghee separates.
2. Mix sugar and water into a syrup.
Ingredients (Serve 4-6) 3. Add this syrup to the besan and mix well.
1 cup of coarse Flour Wheat
1-1/2 cup of Blanched Almonds
1 teaspoon of Cardamon Powder
teaspoon of Crushed Saffron Strands
1 tablespoon of Warm Milk
8-10 blanched Almonds, finely chopped
into slivers
1-1/4 cup of Allowrie 100% Pure NZ Ghee
3 cups of Water
1 cup of Sugar
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1. Dissolve the crushed Saffron in the
warm milk and keep it aside for some time.
2. Now dry and make a powder of blanched CHICKPEAS AND POTATOES (Alloo Channa) CURRY water and stir occasionally until curry powder, onion, pepper and garlic
almonds. Save 10 almonds for the purpose becomes a paste.
of garnishing. Ingredients (Serve 4-6) 6. Cook for about 5 mins.
3. Melt some ghee in a large and heavy 1 can chickpeas 7. Add potatoes, shadow benny leaves (if available) and chickpeas. Stir
pan. 3 lbs potatoes up and let cook for about another 10 mins.
4. Add some flour to the ghee. Stir and fry 1large onion 8. Add remaining water and let cook until potatoes and chick peas is
the mixture for about 2-3 minutes. 3 cloves of garlic tender.
5. Add some almond powder to the mixture 1 Golden Brand chili pepper 9. When the sauce consistency is slightly thick add cumin powder, stir up
and again stir and fry the mixture till it be- 3 tsp Golden Brand curry powder and remove from heat.
comes golden and gives a nice aroma. The 1 cup of water 10. This chickpeas and potatoes curry tastes great with cooked white
mixture should be stirred continuously. 2 tsp Golden Soya Bean or Golden Canola oil rice.
6. Add some water and again stir and cook 3 leaves shadow benny (optional)
it. 1/2 tsp Golden Brand cumin (jeera) powder
7. Add some sugar to the mixture. Preparation:
8. When the ghee starts to exude then add 1. Peel potatoes and cut in quarters.
some cardamom and saffron to the mixture. 2. Peel onions and chop finely.
9. Now stir and place the prepared dish 3. In a medium size pan add vegetable oil and heat well.
into the serving dish. Garnish it with the 4. Add chopped onions and chili pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes or
chopped almonds. until onions sweat.
5. Add curry powder and stir constantly. Now, add about quarter of a cup
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Chinas second largest festival is getting outlet in the country to start the celebrations
very popular in Fiji with an influx of more with special offers and a night function for our
Chinese investors and tourists into the country. Chinese community.
Held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month The spirit and the sense of involvement ex-
in the Chinese calendar, the Mid-Autumn Fes- hibited by the members of our Chinese com-
tival also known as Moon Festival is the sec- munity from the past years has encouraged us
ond grandest festival after the Spring Festival to celebrate this great event every year. Real-
in China. istically we were the first ones to come up with
Interestingly, this years celebrations also an idea of this celebration years ago and have
coincides with the 162nd anniversary of the continued annually with the same passion,
arrival of the first Chinese in Fiji and also with said Prouds Suva Central manager Nilesh
the Chinese Golden Week from October 1 8 Chand.
while the 68th National Day of the Peoples He said many other retailers have now fol-
Republic of China is also observed from Oc- lowed suit with similar events and promotions
tober 1 -3 annually. while Prouds continues to be the trendsetter.
There is no doubt, Fiji would not have been To mark the auspicious festival, Prouds
the same if it was not for the substantial contri- Suva Central and Prouds Downtown Nadi
bution of our Chinese community for the past outlets hosted a special evening function on
162-years. Thursday, September 28 especially for mem-
While the important Moon Festival begins bers of the Chinese community to be part of
to gain greater momentum here in Fiji, retail the celebrations.
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Late Mr Narayan Nagaiya & Mrs Latchmamma
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law Sri Nivasan Mani, son Rajesh Goundar, daughter-in-law
Sheetal Goundar, son Sanjay Goundar, daughter-in-law Ashika
and grandchildren Krishan, Krishneel, Shivneel, Sheetal, Ku- Janki Goundar
naal, Vineel, Saakshi and Anshil. We pray to the Almighty that Born: 21/07/1946
their soul finds eternal freedom and their blessings remain upon Died: 20/06/2002
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Eight-time champs to face Lautoka Super League runner-up AS Lossi and Erakor stages which will be played at different ven-
Golden Star FC. ues across Oceania and see 18 teams battle
Drawn first for Group D, New Zealand pre- for qualification to the FIFA Club World Cup.
miership winner and three-time OFC Champi- The champions of American Samoa, Cook
ons League runners-up Team Wellington will Islands, Samoa and Tonga will open the com-
meet their 2016 and 2017 OFC Champions petition calendar in 2018 when they meet for
League semifinal opponent AS Magenta in the the qualifying stage in American Samoa from
group stage after the New Caledonian champi- Jan 20-26.
ons were drawn in second position. Each group in the OFC Champions League
The runner-up from the qualifying stage and will meet at their hosts venue to play each
the second-placed team from Solomon Islands other once over three match days with two rest
have also been drawn in Group D. days between games.
The draw for the qualifying stage of the The three match days for Group A and
OFC Champions League 2018 also took place Group B will be played between Feb 10 and
in Auckland, positioning American Samoa 18 while Groups C and D encounters will fol-
champions and qualifying stage hosts Pago low from Feb 24 to 4 March.
Youth FC in the top position, followed by the The draws for the quarter-final and semi-
national league winners from Cook Islands, final will be held after the completion of the
Samoa, and Tonga. group stage.
The past Lautoka soccer team that featured in the O-League. The 2018 edition will introduce a quarter- The Ba soccer team (Pictured below) is the
final stage, expanding the competition to five second Fiji representative in the O-League.
ning of the season and Lautoka FA president
Abdul Kadar is a pleased man having seen
Maika Kasami their side remain unbeaten in the VPL and
hence qualifying for the O-League.
Lautoka Football Association will face Kadar said although they failed to win the
eight-time champions Auckland City in the Fiji FACT and BOG, they never lost focus on
group stages of the 2018 Oceania Football claiming the national league which eventually
Confederations sanctioned Oceania Champi- handed them an opportunity to have a crack
ons League. once again at the Oceania level.
THE O-League draw was recently done at The Sugar City side appeared in the O-
the OFC headquarters in Auckland, New Zea- League in 2010 and 2011.
land. Ba is Fijis second representative and they
The Blues, Fijis top representative having will face Lae City Dwellers of PNG, Nalkutan
won the 2017 Vodafone Premier League are in FC of Vanuatu and the winner from the quali-
Group C where they will also face Papua New fying stage in Group A.
Guinea runners-up Madang FC and household Group B includes the winner of Solomon
name AS Venus from Tahiti. Islands Telekom S-League, Tahiti Ligue 1
It was goal set up by the LFA in the begin VINI winners AS Dragon, New Caledonia
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NRC perfect way to expose
local talent: Speight
Fijian born Wallaby center Tevita Kuridrani shows how it is done to Primary school kids
during the Classic Wallabies development tour to Churchill Park in Lautoka.
Photo: Maika Kasami
Maika Kasami
The three-wins on the trot for the Fiji Airways Fijian Drua in the National Rugby Champi-
onship (NRC) has not gone unnoticed in the international rugby scene with Wallabies winger
Henry Speight heaping praises for the local boys.
Speight gave a thumps up for the NRC concept adding this will allow the local players to
expose their talents representing the country in a higher competition than the domestic Skipper
Cup competition.
Im really happy for them (local players) who have shown what they can do. The respectable
first up loss before the three impressive wins is surely a move in the right direction as far as the
development of our local players is concerned.
This will for a while stop the player movement to France and Europe and I believe the NRC
is great platform to expose our local talents before they become the Flying Fijians, Speight
said.
Speight, Tevita Kuridrani, Brumbies hooker Josh Man-Rae and Shannon Parry, the Australian
Womens 7s captain and gold medalist from the Rio Games were part of the Classic Wallabies
that are currently in the country.
Close to 100 students from Primary Schools in Lautoka took advantage first hand of rugby tips
from the Wallabies stars at Churchill Park on September 18.
Design Engineering Lautoka sees Suva and Nadi as their main threat in their
quest to reclaim the Courts IDC title they had last won in 2008.
Lautoka FA president Abdul Kadar said both the teams had defeated them in the
past two tournaments this year.
We have not been lucky enough in the past two tournaments where we lost to
Suva during the Fiji FACT and Nadi defeated us during the BOG semis at home.
With that in mind, we will need to be better prepared this time when we meet in
the IDC and hopefully we can turn the tables around, said Kadar.
He said they will require their talented players to be on their toes from the first
pool match against Suva on October 10 and make it through from their pool.
Compared to other districts, there is no doubt we have some good players in
our team, and we cant afford to make the same mistakes again that cost us two
tournaments titles.
We will not take other teams lightly and must come out firing from the first
whistle, he added.
The winner of the Courts IDC will walk away with a cool $22,000.
2017 Courts IDC fixtures at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
Lautoka FA president Abdul Kadar (middle) receives a $15,000 from Design Engineering director
Robin Rafiq while his son Junaid Rafiq looks on. Photo: Sanjay Goundar.
Tuesday October 10, 2017
1pm Rewa vs. Dreketi (GB), 3pm Nadi vs. Tavua (GA), 5pm Official Opening,
DESIGN Engineering has once again come on Rafiq said. 5-30pm Ba vs. Labasa (GB), 7-30pm Lautoka vs. Suva (GA).
board to boost Lautokas bid for the 2017 Courts LFA president Abdul Kadar said this was the big-
Inter District Championship. gest sponsorship the association has received since Wednesday 11 October, 2017
The company presented a cheque of $15,000 to he became president. 2pm Labasa vs. Dreketi (GB), 4pm Suva vs. Nadi (GA), 6pm Lautoka vs. Tavua
Lautoka Football Association on September 22. And I must thank the Rafiq brothers and Design (GA), 8pm Rewa vs. Ba (GB).
Design Engineering directors Robin Rafiq and Engineering whole heartedly for this big sponsor-
Abdul Rafiq were on hand and revealed that as die ship as this will greatly assist in the running of the Thursday 12 October, 2017
hard Blues fan they were delighted to financially team. 2pm Suva vs. Tavua (GA), 4pm Ba vs. Dreketi (GB), 6pm Labasa vs. Rewa (GB),
support the team for their IDC campaign. Since we have some top players in our team and 8pm Lautoka vs. Nadi (GA).
Infact our two-sons Junaid and Tariq they are as hosts of the tournament we need to be well pre-
true Blues fans and they are the ones who have per- pared and well equipped financially, mentally and Friday 13 October, 2017 REST DAY.
suaded us to support our home team for this IDC. spiritually, Kadar said.
And we could not turn they wishes down, the two Meanwhile, Lautoka which last won the IDC in Saturday 14 October, 2017
Rafiq brothers said. 2008 are pooled with Nadi, Tavua and Suva at the 3pm Winner Group A vs. Runner-up Group B; 5pm Winner Group B vs. Runner-
My association with LFA goes well back since IDC. They play Suva first on Day 1 before taking up Group A.
I was the Lautoka FA vice-president so when this on Tavua and the Jetsetters.
opportunity came by we could not say no as we Sunday 15 October, 2017
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Hard work pays off for Blues FC
It was sheer determination and hard work
that paid dividends for Blues Football Club
of Nadi when they won the 2017 Vodafone
National Club Championship title at Fiji FA
Academy grounds in Vatuwaqa.
Boasting players like goalkeeper Samuela
Tamanisau, district reps Shafeem Buksh, Ratu
Josefata Dugucagi and William Valentine the
Blues from the Jetset Town raised eye brows
with their performance during the western
playoffs and then at the NCC finals.
Final hero Mohd Shalmeen, a former five-
a-side national rep nodded home the winner
past national goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau
who was a tower of strength for the Raymonds
side.
I would like to thank the Almighty Lord for
helping me, my family, and my team players.
I feel very happy scoring the winner in the fi-
nal. When I saw the ball coming towards me
I knew for sure I will score the goal, he said.
Blues FC coach Pranesh Amarsee said their
unbeaten performance during the Nadi Foot-
ball Local League gave them a hint that some-
thing special was shaping up at the end of the
season.
And they took it with both hands.
The bench mark was set. We knew it would
be tough but hard work has paid off. I thank all
those that have helped the Blues soccer club.
Many people worked behind the scenes and I
thank each and every one of them. The win is
for the players. They have worked hard for it.
It is for their families and loved ones because
they have also sacrificed for it, businessman The Blues Football Club are the new holders of the Vodafone National Club Championship title. The side beat Raymonds FC of Rewa 1-0 in
Amarsee said. the final. The Nakurakura based side is the first Nadi club side in as many years to claim the NCC title. The achievement for an unknown team
Blues collected $5000 for the win while laced with only a few experienced hands is a positive sign of development in the district. Goalkeeper Samuela Tamanisau and William Valen-
Raymonds settled for $1500. tine will now represent Nadi at the Courts IDC. Photo: ANUSHIL KUMAR/Vodafone.
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