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and harmony.
Most schools welcomed this opportunity
to focus on Fijis multicultural society and the
chance to instilland exchange cultural values
in their students.
Like most schools around the country
Lautoka Andhra Sangam primary school
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and the students indulged in activities like
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accomplishing.
I thank my vibrant team for making it a
splendid event. We received many positive
remarks regarding this event.
The event rolled out superbly with USP
Lautoka teams effort and the guidance from
Laucala Campus.
Dr Pramila informed that with the
experience from the first ever graduation
ceremony, they can now organize bigger and
better event in years to come if need arises.
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The Lautoka City Councils winning float procession in this years TFL Sugar
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Lomolomo Public School students go through the story books donated to the
school by SI Lautoka on International Literacy Day.
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Prime Minister Rear Admiral Frank Bainimarama during the Ganesh Utsav
celebration in Suva.
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Zareena Bi
PEOPLE of faith are important in a free society,
a free society like we now have in Fiji.
These sentiments were echoed by Prime
Minister Rear Admiral Voreqe Bainimarama
during the culmination of Ganesh Utsav at my
Suva Park on September 15.
People of faith give a voice to morality
and ethics.
They demand good government, justice
and social responsibility.
When people of all faiths come together in
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wrong. And it is that same faith that has given
me a deep respect for people of other religious
traditions and has driven me to understand and
value the ways they worship.
Ganesh Utsav is the celebrations of the birth
anniversary of Lord Ganesh and is considered
one of the most sacred religious activities on
the Hindu calendar as it pays homage to Lord
Ganesh, the deity Hindus regard as the remover
of obstacles.
Prayers and rituals marking the occasion
starts 11 days in advance, with devotees
abstaining from meat and alcohol during this
period.
Ganesh Utsav is celebrated widely by
Hindus, particularly at their homes or in public
and at the end of the festival, clay idols of
Ganesh are immersed in deep water, which
disintegrates over time.
This years nationwide celebrations was
at 55 venues around the country inclusive of
schools and temples.
Meanwhile, this years celebrations has
gone viral on the social media with national
and international appreciation pouring in due to
the Prime Ministers presence at the function.
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TO combat the escalating incidence of suicide
better connection, communication and care of
potential victims is pivotal.
This was extensively elaborated in the
National Suicide Prevention Day theme
Connect, Communicate, Care this year.
Speaking at the event organized at Gurukul
Primary School in Soroptimist International
South West Pacific Assistant Programs
Director and SI Lautoka Treasurer Zareena Bi
pointed out that open communication is vital
if we are to combat suicide.
She stressed that we need to discuss
suicide as any other public health issue if we
are to dispel myths about it and reduce the
stigma surrounding it as normally in many
communities, suicide is shrouded in silence or
spoken of only in hushed tones.
Equipping people to communicate
effectively with those who might be vulnerable
to suicide is an important part of any suicide
prevention strategy
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prevention to make it a priority, and to fund it
at a level that is equal with its significance as a
public health problem.
We need to make sure that clinicians and
other service providers care enough about it to
make suicide prevention their core business.
And we need to make sure that communities
care enough about it to be able to identify and
support those who may be at heightened risk.
Bi added that most of all as individuals we
need to ensure that we are caring ourselves.
She emphasized that we need to look out
for others who may be struggling, and let them
tell their story in their own way and at their
own pace.
She however pointed out that because
suicide is a very sensitive issue careful and
considered messages about suicide and its
prevention are warranted.
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THE soccer fraternity in Lautoka came to a
standstill as its soccer heroes marched through
the city to celebrate the teams win at the
recent 2016 Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants
tournament in Nausori.
The Sugar City was a sea of blue as fans
lined up the streets while some followed the
team around to the carnival grounds where
they were met by the 2016 TFL Sugar Festival
contestants.
And the team was later hosted to a thanks-
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Congratulations to the Singhs Rental Lautoka Soccer team for winning the 2016 Inkk Mobile
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Speech by Singhs Rental managing director Shiv Bhan Singh during Lautokas
BOG celebrations at Lautoka Club on 10th September, 2016.
Lautokas new goal scoring machine Mohammed Shazil Ali receiving his rewards
Lautoka Soccer team director Krishna Chandra (right) also receiving his reward
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Peni Finau (front-second from left) with the team as they met the TFL Sugar Festival contestants during
the victory parade. Photo: Sanjay Goundar.
AT only 35-years of age, Peni Finau was the oldest player in the Singhs
Rental Lautoka team for the Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants 2016.
When Lautoka won its first BOG title in 1985, Finau was only 4-years
old.
And the former Ba and Nadroga rep said he felt proud and
emotional to have been able to lead and guide the young players in the
team to the historic BOG win for the Sugar City side.
Lautoka twice defeated Labasa, first in pool play (4-2) and then later in
the final 2-0 to bask in glory and end a 31-year jinx.
Finau recalls his youth days when he was in a similar situation
being brought up under the guidance of yester-year players like
Malakai Kenahewe, Luke Nabaro, Luke Vidovi, Jope Naquruwati,
Emosi Baleinuku, Manoa Masi and Esala Masi to name a few.
Im 35 now and feel really honoured to lead some of these young
players in Lautoka, Finau said.
I salute the young players for being disciplined on and off the
field and standing tall when it mattered during crunch time at the BOG.
I would say Im lucky to be part of this Lautoka team that has some
very hard working officials that has good leadership skills, understand
the needs and wants of the players and recognizing the welfare of
players.
The young players led by another senior player Jone Vonu Junior
took on the task of battling the Babasiga Lions in the BOG finale when
key players Finau, Ilaitia Tuilau, Ratu Josefata Dugucagi and Edward
Justin were ruled out.
The lanky utility player Finau said he will continue to pursue his
career with the Blues until he decides the time when it is right to call it
quits from competitive football.
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Kamal Swamy (third from left) and Ajinesh Prasad (second from left) with other officials and fans during
the BOG victory parade. Photos: Sanjay Goundar.
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Oceania Water Group managing director Neil Towner being garlanded while
Lautoka FA acting president Abdul Kadar (left) and Fiji FA president Rajesh Patel
looks on.
Photo: Sanjay Goundar.
Maika Kasami
FIJI Football Association president Rajesh
Patel heaped praises on the current crop of
Singhs Rental Lautoka soccer players for
lifting the Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants title
after 31-years.
With the exception of one or two players,
Patel said majority of the players were not born
when Lautoka had triumphed at the National
Stadium to win the BOG final in 1985.
He urged on the Lautoka team to also set its
goal on lifting the Courts IDC title and for a top
finish in the Vodafone National League.
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Kavaia Rawaqa receives his prize from guests Fiji FA president Rajesh Patel and
Singhs Rental managing director Shiv Bhan Singh.
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Die-hard ardent Blues fan Mohd Imran with Singhs Rental Lautoka soccer rep
Zibraaz Hanif Saheb.
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Coach Ajinesh Prasad being rewarded for this hard-work with the team by Fiji
FA president Rajesh Patel and Singhs Rental managing director Shiv Bhan
Singh.
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AJINESH Prasad was nervous on his first full
assignment as coach for the Singhs Rental
Lautoka soccer team at the 2016 Inkk Mobile
Battle of the Giants.
But the nervousness soon disappeared
when the Blues thumped Labasa 4-2 in the
opening pool match at Ratu Cakobau Park.
It was sweet revenge for the side from its
Die-hard female fans of Lautoka show their support for the Singhs Rental
Lautoka soccer team during the celebrations. Photos: Sanjay Goundar.
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The nine dazzling beauties of the 2016 TFL Sugar Festival with their escorts after the crowning night
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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.
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The tournament was a very successful one especially with the presence of Mahend himself and for bringing the prizes
all the way from Toronto, Canada, added Singh.
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Fijis golden captain to the Rio Olympics Osea Kolinisau flanked by senior female citizens of Nadi upon their arrival from
Brazil in August. Photo: Sanjay Goundar.
sevens series.
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in the semis.
BLK Nadroga skipper Rupeni Nasiga and his team-mates receive one of their
many winning packages during the HFC Farebrother Sullivan Cup from a HFC
representative in Nadi.
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Maika Kasami
NADROGA look set to retain the prestigious
HFC Farebrother Sullivan trophy this season
following its sixth successful challenge.
Jacks Nadi were the latest casualty going
down 32-13 at Lawaqa Park.
Recent history had the match ending as a
close affair between the two rugby giants but it
was not the case this time around.
Though the Jetsetters had the first say in
the match as early as the first minute with a try,
the home team had many options to get out of
trouble and dominated play when it mattered
most.
As was the scenario in the past challenges
when Nadroga injected in fresh legs in the
second half to do the damage, Nadi could not
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The Inkk Mobile BOG champs Lautoka soccer team eyeing for the
Courts IDC trophy as well this year.
Photo: Sanjay Goundar
2009 and 2010. They had altogether won on 16
times and lost in the final on nine occasions.
With neighbours Nadi and Lautoka winning
the first two tournaments, the onus is now on
Ba to make it a clean sweep for the west based
teams by successfully defending the IDC at the
ANZ Stadium from October 6-10.
Sports
$5,500.
Group 1: Suva, Nadroga, Lautoka, Labasa;
Group 2: Ba, Rewa, Dreketi Nadi.
Senior division: Group A: Nadogo, Seaqaqa,
Rakiraki, Vatukoula, Bua; Group B: Savusavu,
Navua, T/Naitasiri, Taveuni; Group C:
Northland Tailevu, Tavua, Nasinu, Lami.