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Fiji Restricts England

Nemani Nadolo outjumps Watson to score Fiji’s only try. Photos: SUPPLIED.

the try line following a brilliant was mediocre at best. Far from burst down the flanks and the off establishing a fruitful relation- day on penalty kicks by Nemani ship, they went together like love Nadolo and . and divorce. DespiteBy England may expect, but itLoss is A penalty try, thanks to an ille- CHARLES not at all clear that England will gal intervention by the islanders’ CHAMBERS deliver at their own World Cup. scrum-half Niko Matawalu, who Chris Robshaw’s side found their was packed off to the cooler for way past the proudest, most his trouble. committed of Fijian sides before During his absence, Fiji found a Twickenham full house, de- themselves a long way up the The Flying have spite a bad outbreak of first-night creek: Ford was warming to his earned the respect and admira- nerves and a near terminal case game-managerial task despite tion of the nation despite going of butterfingered botch-uppery, the ropey service from Youngs down to hosts England 35-11 in but there was little in the hosts’ and there would have been a try the Rugby World Cup Opener. performance to keep Wales or in the right corner for his Bath In match that was continu- from their slumbers. clubmate Anthony Watson but ously interrupted by the Televi- They saw a lot of the ball and for a wondrous tackle by Waisea sion Match Official (TMO), Fiji Mike Brown, the heart-and-soul Nayacalevu. Not that the respite held its own in the scrums and full-back, ended the match with lasted long. Sunia Koto, the Fijian defense, allowing the highly fan- a brace of tries that were fair hooker, overcooked the resulting spite a double tackle from the England messed up the scrum cied English side a brace of tries reward for a courageous perfor- line-out throw, bunging the ball May-Brown axis. At first sight, on their own line, Ben Volavola in both halves. mance in both attack and de- straight to the England flanker he appeared to have success- kicked high and diagonally for The first half lasted 50 min- fence. They also claimed a try- Tom Wood, and one clever little fully grounded the ball with a stampeding to- utes, due to the TMO’s contin- scoring bonus point when the Jonathan Joseph tap-pass later, long stretch of the right arm. wards the left flag, and the earth andued thisinterruption has drawn of the the match ire of smuggledreplacement the No ball 8 Billyover Vunipolawith the tryBrown of the was night. over for the second PeyperThe South had African originally referee awarded Jaco wingshook in asthe the sport most beat substantialWatson to rugby writers around the globe last move of the match. But the x-factor in Fijian rugby the try, but then put things on the catch and landed, heavily but and the line that needed to be But with the Fijian captain runs unfathomably deep, and it hold while the television replay legally, with five precious points drawn on match control be- in full warpaint surged to the surface when Ma- system did its worst. It was a in the bag. tween the referee and the TMO. and the centre tawalu returned from his 10-min- depressing moment: the touch- As the head coach John This issue has prompted tackling himself to a standstill – ute break without the option. down was certainly incomplete, McKee put it so strikingly in his comments from the rugby lov- and leaving his many and varied Taking advantage of an im- but no one with a soul would eve-of-match commentary, they ing fraternity in Fiji on the ever victims in the same state – Eng- proving set-piece and some have complained had it been al- would have been “watching in growing powers of the TMO. land’s progress was often slow bold positioning at the rear of lowed to stand. their thousands, some of them in Playing at 8pm on a pitch to the point of stasis. What was the scrum from the No 8 Sakiusa Happily for the Fijians – and, it places where the whole popula- that was totally favorable to the more, the scrum failed to achieve Matadigo, the scrum-half sniped is reasonable to suggest, all those tion gathers together around a English, Fiji put up a mammoth the expected dominance and the down the blind side, dummying with the spirit of rugby running in single television set with a gen- performance and was lucky on crucial half-back link between away from Jonny May and win- their veins – they were able to re- erator and a satellite dish”. ’s knock on at and George Ford ning the tear-up to the line de- spond in double-quick time.

www.thejetnewspaper.com www.epapergallery.com/thejet “Fiji - the way the world should be” “ Being the hub of the Pacific, Fiji has everything that a spectacular tropical paradise has to offer - from private island resort accommodations, top class restaurants to white sandy beaches, inbound FROM THE DESK tours, jet boat rides, hot air balloon rides, mountain trekking, inland tours, eco tourism, sky diving, helicopter rides, cruise trips, scuba diving, massage and beauty parlours, vibrant night life and a Brave Blossoms lot more than any other destination in the world offers ” No longer can any rugby na- would not inflict a severe beat- ON THE BRIGHT SIDE tion be called a minnow. ing as would be the norm. No longer can tier one na- Much to their surprise, the tions look down on the smaller Japanese team, under the ca- rugby playing countries and pable reins of former Wallaby scoff at the idea of playing test mentor Eddie Jones, pulled off matches with them. the impossible and sent the rug- Japan, lived up to their new by world into frenzy. New Dam for Lautoka name the Brave Blossoms and Earlier our national team had of all nations, put an end to that held their own against host Eng- stigma. land, final score aside. It was blood, sweat and Fiji’s set pieces and defense tears for Japan, formerly known has improved immensely and as the Cherry Blossoms, that this has sent a warning to the erased that notion and set the Wallabies and Welsh sides. Rugby World Cup alight. However the moment be- Their defeat of power house longs to Japan for their out- By CHARLES CHAMBERS ter Authority of Fiji. and Nad“Governmenti is aware South Africa, stunned the rugby standing performance in a world and brought tears to the match that, on paper, would of the demand in water thousands of Japanese spec- have seen them being dished services in the Nadi – Lau- tators who had turned up to out a thrashing. Government today re- toka corridor and we will watch their team in England. This surely has inspired all iterated its plans to con- ensure that the neces- The execution of one of their minnows and will surely galva- struct a new dam in Sa- sary infrastructure is put tries was mesmerizing with a nize them into lifting their re- beto to complement the in place to cater for this backline move that had a com- maining games at RWC. Vaturu dam in light of the demand,” Minister Kumar mentator describe the move For the moment we say: Well as one which was executed by Done Japan rapid growth of Nadi and said. Minister Praveen Bala with WAF board members at Vaturu Dam. the famous Ella brothers during Lautoka. “My visit here is part of Photo: MINFO. their heyday with the Wallabies Minister for Infrastruc- the 20 – year Master Plan under Jones. ture Hon. Parveen Kumar (2013 – 2033) and to see and the various residential status would also generate A majority of them perhaps says Government recog- how far works have been lots would have access to interest in further invest- q CHARLES CHAMBERS praying that the Springboks nised the pace of growth carried out and what we water. ments and growth. in the two western hubs can expect in the future es- Nadi Chamber of Com- “We would also like to THE JET is Fiji’s first community newspaper published bi-monthly and would ensure that in- pecially in the next three to merce & Industry Presi- see other infrastructure by YOURSPACE LIMITED from Nadi - the tourism capital of Fiji. frastructure developments five years.” dent Dr Ram Raju wel- such as sewerage treat- were in place to cater for Minister Kumar was comed the announcement ments plants, waste dis- PUBLISHER : SAMUEL SHANKAR Cell: 9966115 the rising demand of wa- accompanied by the Wa- and added it was pleasing posal, roads, drainage and EDITOR/ NEWS : CHARLES CHAMBERS Cell: 9973290 ter. ter Authority board and to note that WAF is taking electricity taking a similar PRODUCTION : MUNAUWAR KHAN Cell: 9222456 Mr Kumar highlighted was pleased to note that proactive approach to al- approach in long term NEWS : SERELISONI MOCEICA Cell: 8317022 this during a visit to the the new developments in leviate water shortages in planning to ensure we are : KATHRIN KRISHNA Cell: 8425101 Nagado Water Treatment the Nadi – Lautoka corri- the future able to provide all the es- ADVERTISING : MARGARET NAQIRI Cell: 9360047 sential services needed : NAVINESH KRISHNA Cell: 8356609 Plant and the Vaturu dam dor such as the Momi Bay “Certainly Nadi and Lau- OFFICE PHONES : 6707075 / 6750443 on the highlands of Nadi Project, Pullman Resort in toka are expanding and to meet the demands,” Dr EMAIL : [email protected] to see first-hand the cur- Wailoaloa Bay, the Fiji – further expansion plans Raju said. : [email protected] rent structure and the new City in Lomolomo, are in the pipeline,” Dr developments that have the industrial sub – divi- Raju said. 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By SERELISONI MOCEICA but we’re planning to orga- ils around the country on nize a much bigger event September 16 to mark the next year,” Mr Prasad said. day. Vigils were organized The peace ambassador in Nadi, Tavua, Ba, Nausori, said it was important for Labasa and Suva. Dignity for all. communities in the west- UN Secretary General That was the theme cel- ern division to organize Ban ki-Moon also sent out ebrated at the Brothers En- such events for peace. a statement on the day urg- tertainment Centre in Nadi Mr Prasad said peace ing peace. recently to commemorate can be maintained if differ- “I call on all warring International Peace Day. ent factions of society held parties to lay down their World Peace Ambassa- hands and helped each weapons and observe a dor said the theme “Partner- other out. global ceasefire. To them ship for Peace-Dignity for He said in a multi cul- I say: stop the killings and All” was celebrated globally tural society like Fiji, our the destruction, and create and fostered the need for all differences were what de- space for lasting peace.” sectors of society to work fined us and understand- International Peace Day together for peace. ing of each different cul- was established in 1981 by “This year is just a small ture should be fostered. the United Nations General event, where we’ve orga- Earlier FEMLINKPacific Assembly. nized a billiard tournament hosted a number of vig-

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By SERELISONI MOCEICA leadership and direction many great things as a na- cation which will achieve National was needed for children to tion,” the PM said. progress across all dimen- succeed. He also paid tribute to sions of society. “That school may be Cicia High School’s Isike- “We therefore need isolated, deprived of re- liKarikaritu for the school’s to reinforce the comple- The quality of a princi- sources and be among academic performance mentarity and coopera- Worry pal is a major factor that the least likely to excel. Yet tion among all education- last year and said that ex- could either make or break with the right person, it can cellence can be achieved al stakeholders to bring a school. sometimes be a beacon despite our limited re- about sustainable reforms By SERELISONI MOCEICA Helpline Services acces- This was the message for the entire education sources. that will equip our youths sible through the num- relayed to members of system.” “Rededicate yourselves to understand and address ber 1325 and established the Principals Association He said teaching was to the pursuit of excel- the complex challenges of by the government to be of Fiji as they met for the one of the most important lence. To lead your schools the future.” Fiji has recorded a to- available to children that 116th session at the Tanoa professions in our society with wisdom. Patience and The association met for tal of 30 suicides of youths needed a shoulder to lean International Hotel in Vo- as the onus was on teach- dedication,” the PM said. two days in the town. under the age of 25 in the on. tualevu. ers to mould future lead- The president of the Fiji past eight months. “They need to know Prime Minister Voreqe ers. Principals Association Ani- This was revealed by there is someone there no Bainimarama officiated “If we have dedicated ta Gounder said principals the Prime Minister, Voreqe matter how deep their de- the event urged the heads teachers in our education were tasked with the en- Bainimarama as he spair. They need to know of schools that proper system, we can achieve hancement of quality edu- opened the Fiji Principals that help is as close as a Association 116th meeting phone call,” the PM said. at Tanoa International in He said the helpline has PM Voreqe Bainimarama with FPA president Aruna Gounder and Education Minister at the FPA meet. Photo: SERELISONI MOCEICA. Votualevu. recorded 400 genuine calls He said suicide was a from children in the first national issue which need- eight months of the year ed a national effort. who were then referred “I’m ashamed to admit to other agencies for assis- that it is only now – as a tance. society – The PM urged principals Fiji is starting to ad- to be more proactive in equately acknowledge identifying children at risk. this crisis. And to institute Fiji Principals Asso- the kind of measures that ciation president Anita should have been put in Gounder said there was a place years ago to protect need to bring about sus- our young people.” tainable reforms that will According to the PM, 10 equip our youths to un- of the 89 suicides recorded derstand and address the within the same period complex challenges of the

wereage. under 16 years of future.September 10 was com- 20 more between the memorated as World Sui- ages of 17 and 25 also took cide Prevention Day and their own lives, he said. the theme was “Reaching He referred to the Child Out and Saving Lives.”

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By SERELESONI MOCEICA market would be refur- nished and revamp. The CEO said the coun- The Nadi Town Council cil was looking forward to will build 145 additional finalizing all plans for the stalls at the Namaka mar- further development of the

ket.This is part of plans to completetown and talks was about still yet gov- to revamp the town as an- ernmental budget alloca- nounced by the govern- tions. The Namaka Market. Photo: SERELISONI MOCEICA. ment in early August this “This is in line with our year. expansion plan. You all board the announcement another plan to renovate He encouraged all of special administrators “We are moving in the know that we are expand- made by the government the area between the Nadi stakeholders to commit to and CEO held in Nadi. right direction, this is anoth- ing our boundaries and for the town to be a city by market and the bus station ongoing consultations on Mr Ali said monthly er achievement that we are creating more opportuni- 2017. is currently in the pipeline. the development of the meetings were being held going to have a one stop ties for the people to invest He said the Nadi com- Dr Ram Raju of the Nadi town. with the technical staff to shop here,” said the coun- and progress,” he said. munity would strive to Chamber of Commerce Minister for Local Gov- keep the Council informed. cil’s chief executive officer, Mr Ali said the council reach this goal by the due said the one stop shop for ernment, Praveen Kumar Robin Ali. and the business commu- time. businesses in Nadi has announced the city plans Mr Ali said the whole nity of Nadi had taken on According to the CEO, been long overdue. recently during a meeting Literacy for Everyone Make My Day By SERELISONI MOCEICA “This International Lit- organisations like the Fiji eracy Day, we remember School for the Blind. that literacy is for everyone “This week we draw – including girls, women attention to four students and people with disabili- with disabilities currently Teacher: Johnny, do you self that he started calling ties.” studying at USP – Savita, really think that you are his wife, ‘Mother of Six’, in Literacy is a human MsTwomey said Austra- Epeli, Edwin and Ari, who stupid? spite of her objections. right and foundation for lia’s provision of aid allows are amongst 30 students Little Johnny: No Mrs, One night they went to learning. people with disabilities to with disabilities studying at I just thought that maybe a party. He decided that it USP,” MsTwomey said. This is the theme for study and also provides you are lonely being the was time to go home, and International Literacy Day specialized learning equip- The university’s initia- earmarked for September ment. tive was through its Dis- only one standing. wanted to find out if his 8 annually. She said the Australian ability Resource Centre wife is ready to leave as “Being able to read and Government’s aid program which provided space for well. write is the very heart of recognizes that excluding studies and support from A woman didn’t come He shouted at the top learning,” said Australian people with disabilities un- student volunteers. home one night. The next of his voice,”Shall we go High Commissioner, Mar- dermines social and eco- SetarekiMacanawai of morning she told her hus- home, Mother of Six?” His garet Twomey. nomic development. PDF said that persons with A mother and daugh- band that she had slept wife, irritated by her hus- The high commission In a statement, the Aus- disabilities like everyone ter were riding in a taxi over at a friend’s house. band’s lack of discretion partnered with the Uni- tralian High Commission else want to go to school, through Suva when the The man called his wife’s shouted back, “Anytime have a good education, versity of the South Pacific said their government’s Fiji daughter noticed some 10 best friends. None of you’re ready, Father of and the Pacific Disabil- Community Development get a decent job and live a ity Forum to highlight the Program (FCDP) has also happy life. scantily clad women on them knew anything about Four!” need for literacy earlier supported assistive tech- a street corner by Sukuna it. last week. nologies and training for Park. A man didn’t come ‘Mommy,’ the little girl home 1 night. The next A priest is walking down asked, ‘what are those la- morning he told his wife the street one day when dies doing?’ that he had slept over at he notices a very small ‘They’re waiting for their a friend’s house. The wife boy trying to press a door- Charity for Children husbands to come home called her husband’s 10 bell on a house across the from work,’ mother an- best friends. 8 of them con- street.

By SERELISONI MOCEICA for these youngsters,” said set aside or get people to- swered.‘C’mon lady, they’re overfirmed and that 2 said he he had was slept still smallHowever, and the the doorbell boy is very is Farina Farnaz, the Dairy’s gether to focus on society’s hookers!’ replied the taxi there. too high for him to reach. financial controller who children,” she said. has taken upon herself the If you are asking as to driver. After watching the boy’s task of organizing the new why someone should get After a stunned silence, efforts for some time, the Nadi’s destitute children group. involved with KiwaniMs- the daughter asked, ‘Mom- Boss to an employee… priest moves closer to the may have just got a magic MsFarnaz said the Farnaz said when people my, do hookers have chil- BOSS: Do you believe in boy’s position. wand waved over them. group,Kiwani Fiji is a sub- gather as a group, a huge dren?’ life after death? He steps smartly across This has come with a sidiary of the international difference could be made ‘Of course,’ the mother Employee: Certainly the street, walks up behind little help from overseas. charity organization whose to cater for any need or replied, ‘where do you not, there’s no proof of it the little fellow and, plac- Staff of Western Dairy first priority is the lives of problem. think taxi drivers come Boss: Well there is now. ing his hand kindly on the in Votualevu are on the children. The club will be formal- from?’ After you left yesterday to child’s shoulder leans over throes of forming a chari- According to MsFarnaz, ly established soon with 20 go to your uncle’s funeral, and gives the doorbell a table association as they the idea was first initiated members set to arrive from by company’s executives to join 20 he came here looking for sold ring. look for interested mem- The Teacher says to the you. Crouching down to the bers and organisations who “felt it was time to locals for their first meet- with big hearts. give something back to the ing. class: Who ever stands up child’s level, the priest “Our children are our community.” “We are excited and is stupid smiles benevolently and future and it is up to us to “These people have can’t wait to get things Nobody stands up A man had six children asks, “And now what, my make sure they have the given their time to their moving and see what each Teacher: I said whoever and was very proud of his little man?” best of everything so the work and felt that there one of us can contribute.” stands up is STUPID! achievement. To which the boy re- future looks a bit brighter was a need to have money Little Johnny stands up He was so proud of him- plies, “Now we run!” Save Kawakawa Excite at Excitor Youths Encouraged

The kawakawa is now endangered and the The Excitor Fiji is one of the latest attraction to Make Move fisheries department has urged everyone to based at Denarau and the ride has been in The resources available to us can help youths help keep an eye out on the ban on the fish huge demand for tourists visiting hotels in overcome issues of unemployment accord- Nadi. ing to the National Youth Council president, Wiliame Nayacatabu.

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By SERELISONI MOCEICA my to the highest possible standard and ensuring that the benefits filter through the community to those The economy has finally who need it most. broken through the five Fiji is in the throes of a percent barrier. golden age and the A-G This was revealed by a said the 5.3 percent growth statement from the gov- exceeded all expectations. ernment through the Bu- “(And) is a remarkable reau of Statistics recently achievement considering and said the record has the stagnant conditions in been due to Fiji’s longest much of the region and es- running period of econom- pecially larger economies ic expansion. like Australia.” BoS said the economy The only exception to grew by 5.3 percent in 2014 the growth was agriculture with the transport sector which was down 2.4 per- being the biggest driver of cent because of the falling growth, up by 1.9 percent production of taro, yam for the year. and coconuts. The mining Gains were also noted in sector also did not record the financial and insurance any growth last year. sector which increased by Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said 1.2 percent, public admin- sound economic policies istration and defence by and decisive leadership 0.7 percent. Manufacturing was the reason behind the and education both gained country’s new found confi- by 0.3 percent each. dence. Attorney-General Aiyaz “If we can achieve such Sayed Khaiyum said the strong growth in such a figures meant the country short period of time, imag- could look forward to an ine the possibilities we even better performance have as a nation if we re- this year. main focused on working “Can we break the six together under the strong per cent barrier? We be- leadership of the Prime lieve it’s a strong possibility Minister, whose Govern- with more opportunities ment is providing the envi- and conditions for growth ronment for growth for the to occur,” he said. benefit of all Fijians,” the The A-G said there was AG said. ona need managing to remain the focused econo- A local garment actory workers at work. Photo: SUPPLIED Justice Delayed Peace Corp Volunteers and is Justice Denied Tour Company helps School The Consumer Coun- negligence has to be prov- cil of Fiji said ordinary en while innocent victims By CHARLES CHAMBERS people are suffering the and their families have to The US Peace Corps volunteer group onboard Althia Tours on consequences of not be- look for: their way to Nagado. BELOW: The US Peace Corps volunteer ing compensated through • funds to meet the group talk to students at Nagado District School. accidents because of the health costs and ongoing Photos: by JOHN AITCHESON current insurance regula- care Second issue is the A school in the interior tions. limits on CTPI claims for of Nadi and surrounding Council chief executive Public Service Vehicles villages and communities said there (PSV) which are were irregularities or limi- • ridiculously low and are thankful to some good tations in the pay-outs and defeats the whole purpose Samaritans. it was left entirely on the of third party protection. Being faced with water sion.industry to make the deci- PSVCTPI at limits $4,000 are per placed person onor problems for many years, “How many more pas- $40,000 for all passengers Nagado District School and sengers have to be injured collectively. This means nearby areas have benefit- before appropriate re- that if 40 passengers in a ed from water tanks. forms are made on Com- bus suffer injuries from pulsory Third Party Insur- an accident, each claim is The seven 1000 liters ance (CTPI) for timely worth only $1,000 Third is- water tanks came in the compensation,” Mrs Ku- sue is related to numerous way of donation from a mar asked. exclusion clauses that do US Peace Corp volunteer “Another fatal bus ac- not provide protection to cident claimed a life on third group. the Navua road last Friday, • parties who are in- Their trip to the upper to the students on “earning which also left 56 passen- jured from motor vehicle reaches of these areas a life and being more pro- gers injured,” she said. accidents while the pay- came by way of transpor- ductive as you get older.” “How many more lives ment of third party insur- have to be lost. Bus acci- ance is compulsory for all tation from Althia Tours, “Achieve everything in dents seem to have now motor vehicles. owned by couple John and life with joy and peace in become a common occur- “There are irregularities Fulori Aitcheson. your hearts,” he told the rence on our roads with a or limitations in the pay- Mr Aitcheson said the number of injured passen- outs and it is left entirely students. gers suffering in silence on the industry to make Peace Corps group was Meanwhile Mr Aitcheson with no form of compen- the decision.” kind enough to reach out said he and his wife have sation,” she said. “The claimant or third to the school and the com- identified certain schools Mrs Kumar said the party victim can seek munities and he saw it only Council recently highlight- courts assistance to get and communities that he ed the plight of those who a fair claim if the claim is fitting that he provided would like to help and was lost their lives and were rejected or the amount is transport at a discounted in the process of doing this. Principals to Lead injured while traveling on negligible. Often the ac- price to these areas. “That is what our vision Raiwaqa Bus on Kubuka- cident victims (or the de- wa Road in May 2014 and ceased’s family) are left While at the school, the of life should be all about by Example Kadar Buksh Ltd earlier wondering if justice is Peace Corps also donated – giving back to the com- this month. indeed served under the school books and gave munity,” he said. Principals have been urged to lead by example as “All these passengers current system, policies talks to the students on Mr Aitcheson has been they mould the future leaders of the country, said the have not been compen- and law sated.” eco-tourism with the aim long attached to the tour- Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama at the Fiji Princi- “With the current CTPI, of maintaining ones envi- ism industry and ventured pals Association meeting. there are three key issues.” ronment. out on his own and formed Mrs Kumar said firstly PRESS RELEASE Mr Aitcheson also spoke Althia Tours with his wife. THE JET - FIJI’S FIRST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 5

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By SERELISONI MOCEICA parents encouraged to bring in their cultural dish- es,” he said. Learning “It is important that students engage in these It was a night of cultural kinds of activities, it helps By CHARLES CHAMBERS husband retired. session in the Continuing “I learnt from the train- festivities at the TA Learn- to foster more understand- “I used to come home Market Business Educa- ing that budgeting and sav- ing Centre in Martintar as ing about each other’s cul- with the money I earned tion (CMBE) programme ing are important part of the students showcased ture and when they go out on the day and often end- following the topic on ‘Ba- our business. Also, it is im- different cultural back- into the world they’re not ed up with giving it to our sic Financial Literacy’ de- portant to make nice pre- grounds to parents and visi- ignorant and understand Under a blue tarpau- community people who livered in May. More than sentation at the stall and tors recently. that some things are done lin shade put up at the needed and came to me, 120 market vendors in total talk to our customers with Students of i-Taukei, quite different from what temporary market space kerekere in Fijian, you have attended the training smile. I always make sure Hindu, Rotuman, Papua they do,” Mr Taito said. next to the bus terminal in know,” she said. programme in Lautoka. my stall is nice and tidy so New , Russian, Chi- The head master was Lautoka, stalls selling veg- Opting to open her stall Women make up the my customers would feel nese, German and Chilean adamant that learning etables, fruits, root crops, a little later than usual, she majority, from 75-95% of nice,” said Ms Vilaiwaqa. ancestry were allowed should not only be about market vendors were attended a training offered vendors in the region. Mar- Sometimes she sells up the opportunity to educate academia, students should slowly starting another by UNDP in partnership ket Vendors have traded to 35kg of pounded yagona visitors to the school on the be allowed the opportunity busy day. with Westpac. for many years and learn in a week. She keeps re- particulars of their cultures. to partake in extra-curric- Among them, Lidia The training session business skills by trial and cords on her notebook, “We have a programme ular activities that encour- Vilaiwaqa was putting took place at the women error. The CMBE provides how much she bought called the Multi Intelligence age their creativity. bags of yagona on the ta- market vendors’ accom- appropriate training, space yagona for, how much to Theory that we base our “Some students may be ble preparing to open her modation in Lautoka and and conversations to im- pound it and transport, and curriculum on and one as- good academically, others stall. provided market vendors prove and strengthen the the total of her sale each pect is understanding and musically or in sports, this Ms. Vilaiwaqa has been with a concept and prac- financial literacy and busi- week. tices of produce presen- ness practice of market Soon after she started respecting each other’s is why we need to take a in the market business for tation and customer rela- vendors especially women preparing her stall, a pair culture,” said Alfred Taito, much more wholesome over seven years, since her tions. It was the second market vendors. of young shoppers came the school’s head master. approach to learning so and bought a bag of yag- Mr Taito said the school we can find out where ona, her first customer for was proud of its cultural children may excel in,” Mr the day. “It is good to learn diversity and students Taito said. new things and put it into were encouraged to learn The school with a roll of practice so I can develop as much as they can from 60 students provides class- my business better,” she each other. es for Early Childhood and smiled. “For this event, the stu- Years 1 to 8. The CMBE is delivered dents researched and col- as part of the Markets for lected information regard- Change project , a six-year, ing their own culture and multi-country initiative set up their booths with that aims to ensure mar- ketplaces in rural and ur- ban areas of Fiji, Solomon Islands and are safe, inclusive and non- discriminatory, promoting gender equality and wom- en’s empowerment. A UN Women project, Markets for Change is implemented Lidia Vilaiwaqa at her Kava stall at Lautoka Market. in partnership with UNDP Photo: SUPPLIED and supported by the Aus- tralian Government.

Brothers Moape and Tevita Vakacola in their traditional Fijian attire with artiacts on display. Photos: SERELISONI MOCEICA. Save the Kawakawa Hindu artiacts and dishes on display at the school.

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The kawakawa is now endangered in the coun- try. Fisheries Minister, Ose- aNaiqamu said studies conducted by his depart- ment have revealed that Staff o Motibhai Group participate in a Fire warden training. landings of this fish have Photo: SUPPLIED declined by seventy per- cent over the last thirty years. “It’s alarming for the Fiji Restricts England future of this nation,” he said adding that spawn- The Flying Fijians have give a tough battle to ing sites such as the Mali the England side in the opening match of the paasage in Labasa was The endangered kawakawa ish. Photo: SERELISONI MOCEICA. also found to be no lon- Rugby World Cup 2015 ger viable. Along with the donu nental Hotels and even the “In the first year, we that depend on these fish.” species the kawakawa Methodist Church rallying demonstrated that if peo- The groupers spawn is now also endangered their support. ple understood the prob- from June to September Backline Hailed One and if not addressed, WaisaleSerevi, Lance lem, they would do the every year and the 4FJ of the Best faces the threat of com- Seeto, VeenaBhatnagar an right thing,” said executive campaign urges locals to pletely disappearing from d RatuFilimoniRalogaivale director, Scott Radway. refrain from eating, selling within our local fisheries. are just some prominent “Now, with new and re- or buying this fish during The 4FJ campaign for Fijians that have also con- newed partnerships, and this period. Fiji’s backline for the RWC is being hailed as the two groupers has at- tributed their pledges to- increased dialogue, we The Save the Kawakawa one of the best with speed and power com- tracted a lot of interest wards the campaign. need to reach everyone night was held last week- bined. with enterprises such as SeaWeb Asia Pacific and turn this momentum end in Suva where MrNai- Jacks of Fiji, Interconti- who created the campaign into real, long-term ben- qamu was chief guest. said it was far from over. efits for the communities 6 THE JET - FIJI’S FIRST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

www.thejetnewspaper.com LOCAL NEWS www.epapergallery.com/thejet Western Schools to FRIEND’s Launch Benefit from Hand study for Lower Washing Campaign Limb Amputation By KATHRIN KRISHNA Punjas group of compa- the spread of other com- nies donated 7000 bars of municable diseases could By KATHRIN KRISHNA antibacterial soap as part be prevented. of the annual hand wash- “Other measures such Hand washing with ing campaign launch at as food handling, water soap eliminates 99% of their distribution centre in purification and fly control One lower limb is am- bacteria and other infec- Navutu, Lautoka on Sep- have an impact on these putated out every 12 and tious organisms that can tember 3rd. diseases as well. cause diseases. Schools from the west- However she said sani- halfFRIEND’s hours in Fiji. Fiji an NGO These were the words ern division will benefit tation and hand washing has taken an initiative to of Assistant Minister for from this initiative with the with soap was the most carry out a research which Health Veena Bhatnaagar primary aim that all stu- effective means of control- would help provide health at the launch of hand- dents should familiarize ling communicable dis- personnel’s with more washing campaign for the themselves and get into ease which augured well data on Lower Limb Am- Western Division in Lau- the habit of washing their for one’s personal hygiene. putation for the Western toka. hands. Division. The soap will be given Mrs Bhatnaagar high- Chief guest Hon. Jone FRIEND ounder Sashi Kiran and Health Minister Jone Usamate out to primary school stu- lighted that hand washing Usamate, Minister for cut the ribbon to launch the programme. dents in the west. was one way bacteria and Health at the launch said Photo: KATHRIN KRISHNA. that diabetes was one non communicable disease ers are nurturers of the These options will range that was increasing at a families, it’s in your hands from primary prevention rate of 30% with a high to take daily decisions that like Foot Care health edu- cost of health care. could save your family’s cation and nutritional and “Diabetic lower limb health,” he said. exercises programs to ter- infections and amputa- “This is an interven- tiary prevention like surgi- tions is a major contribut- tion based study because cal vascular procedures,” ing factor to the high cost of the ‘need to treat’ each he said. of health care today and individual and that the The study was launched creating more burdens on management options will at the FRIEND HQ in Tuvu families, communities and be tailored to suit each pa- which saw displays of the the nation” he said. tient. orgainisation’s ongoing He also urged mothers of different communities foreThis provide study the will means there- of work in communities. in Fiji to take this issue categorizing diabetics into seriously as they were the interventional options of ones nurturing the fami- treatment/management Assistant Minister or Health Veena Bhatnaagar at the launch o handwashing campaign or the lies. that will prevent the need Western Division in Lautoka. Photo: KATHRIN KRISHNA “Our women, our moth- to amputate.

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By SERELISONI MOCEICA uled around the country. MrNayacatabu said un- employment was the most prevalent issue that youths faced irrespective of aca- Make use of available demic achievements. resources to counter is- “We cannot blame the sues of unemployment. lack of education as the Youths at a symposium cause of unemployment at Nadi’sNovotel Hotel because currently as re- were urged to take initia- ported there are almost tive and use the resources 46,000 job seekers in the at hand to become self- country, 2741 are diploma sufficient. holders and 1640 are de- “There is land to utilize gree holders,” he said. because there is market He said there was a out there for work like need to “think outside the such, being your own boss box.” and you earn your own “Ask not what your money,” said the National country can do for you but Youth Council president, ask what you as individual WiliameNayacatabu. young person can do to The largest youth or- help your country move ganization in the country forward.” organized workshops for MrNayacatabu has also representatives from Nadi, encouraged youth repre- Sigatoka and Lautoka on sentatives from the divi- the theme “Building Ca- sion to engage in more pacities of Youth to Enable youth work and encourage Effective Democratic Par- the spirit of volunteerism. ticipation and Social Cohe- The workshops were sion.“ an initiative by the United The three day event for Nations Development Pro- the 50 participants was the gramme in collaboration NYC President Wiliame Nayacatabu on the ar right with youth reps. Photo: SERELISONI MOCEICA fourth workshop held on with the Council and the the same topic that sched- Youth ministry.

behavior and instills posi- been tested over time. If Teen Challenge Fiji Adult their self-destruction. By SERELISONI MOCEICA tian growth classes, tive values that allow the you are looking for: Male Centre is a 12-14 church attendance and entire person to heal & be month discipleship pro- • They enter into a loving Christian mentoring facili- set free from addiction. • long term residential gram operating at Prom- and supportive Christian tate their spiritual journey Teen Challenge firmly be- care for yourself ised Land Church Lovu community. to discover God’s truth for Teen Challenge first lieves, and results show, • for a loved one who is Lautoka. themselves. opened its doors in the that an addict must estab- struggling with life control- • They are mentored by U.S and has transformed lish a personal relationship ling issues Benefits: others who have walked • They are given the oppor- thousands of lives. There with Jesus if he wishes to • you or your loved one the same path to freedom tunity to cultivate the life are now over 1100 centers find permanent freedom need to enhance their life They are able to separate and understand the pro- practice of personal prayer worldwide and Fiji is the from the bondage of addic- management skills themselves from the envi- cess they are going through and daily devotions. latest. tion. This central spiritual • you want this care provid- ronment and relationships as they grow. At Teen Challenge faith dynamic is the foundation ed in a disciplined, warm, that have contributed to • They participate in work based counseling is at upon which all aspects of loving environment… their life-controlling prob- • They are positioned to programs designed to the heart of what we do. the Teen Challenge pro- lems. construct the destructive teach a positive work eth- It gives people a second gram are built. Then Teen Challenge is thoughts, beliefs, attitudes ic, responsibility and taking chance at finding a happy for you! • They come to a con- and behaviours that led to pride in a job well done. and fulfilled addiction- Teen Challenge has a trolled environment which their life-controlling prob- free life through God’s proven track record of How Teen Challenge helps them to avoid the lems. transforming power. providing life transform- Works: substances and behaviors Faith in God alters the ing programs which have that have contributed to • Chapel services, Chris- Carnival Themed to Protect Coral Reefs

By KATHRIN KRISHNA ecosystem had been de- she said. stroyed. “I wish to remind and Ms Eden made the com- request all us here today ments while opening the to proactively protect our The Coral Coast Carnival carnival at Lawaqa Park coral and reefs within the aims to raise awareness on last Saturday. means that are available to protecting coral reefs. “Coral reefs provide us,” she added. Chief Guest Assistant food, jobs, income and Vodafone Fiji Chief Fi- Minister of Local Govern- protection but the mag- nance Officer Divik Deo ment, Housing and Envi- nificent creatures that call wished the contestants a ronment, high- them home are continu- worthwhile learning expe- lighted the many reasons ously threatened by devel- rience over the week. why coral reefs needed to opment, pollution, invasive The Queen and Miss species, disease, bleach- Charity will each win a re- be protected and how over Fiji’s beautiul coral ree scene. Photo: GOOGLE the past years the coral reef ing and global warming,” turn trip to Australia.

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By SERELISONI MOCEICA “I participated in petitions but recognition drawing competitions for his work has begun all the time as I wanted with him recently win- Nurturing God given people to appreciate ning the Most Beautiful talent has landed a Tai- what I have,” he said. Float award during the levu youth with a job at The Verata native said Bula Festival early August. the Nadi Town Council. his talent was the reason “I’m going to make For twenty three years why he now worked for sure this is the start if bet- old Eliki Ramoa, painting the Nadi Town Council ter things to come,” the is a passion that luckily Mr Ramoa is now a sign writer said. for him is also work. sign writer for the Coun- He acknowledged the He said utilising God cil and said he knocked town’s council for taking given talents should be on the Council’s doors him in as he made the everyone’s priority. about a year back as move to the western divi- “I didn’t take a course soon as he moved into sion in the search for bet- about drawings or sign- the town. ter opportunities. writing, it’s just my talent “I just said to them, I Mr Ramosa urged and I enjoy doing it,” Mr can paint, I can do sign- youths interested in art Ramoa said. writing, so they hired me and music to look for The artist who started and I’m grateful to them methods to enhance their developing an interest in for allowing me the op- talents and never give up. drawing while at primary portunity to showcase “Whatever it is you school in Tailevu said the talents I have,” he know do it best, make the he never lost sight of his said. sacrifices now because I goal to use his passion Mr Ramoa said he has promise you it’ll be worth for work. not won any local com- it in the end.”

WOW raises $48,000 for

Eliki with designs he had painted outside the Nadi Library. Mental Health Photo: MARGARET NAQIRI. Women of West have raised $48,000 from a dinner fundraiser held at the Shera- ton Resort. The funds collected would be used to facilitate individuals who need help. President Ratu thanked WOW and the Fiji Alliance for Mental Health (FAMH) for the initiative. He said the only way one could overcome the stigma associated with mental ill- ness is by education. “FAMH will continue to seek your financial support,” he said. “There is still a great need to further educate the public and reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental issues so that they can seek help,” he said. Sir John Kirwan was the chief guest at the function and he shared his personal experiences on mental illness. “Depression is an illness and not a weakness or a curse,” he said. “Suicides should not be an option,” he added. “I was an All Black and one day I woke up, I got depression and it took me a total of five years to get help,” he said. “We need to control and reach out to people as they need help,” he said. WOW president Mitimiti Dreunamisimisi thanked the 300 individuals who bought the fundraiser tickets for the Gala Dinner. “The event was a success and I know people have left this room with more knowledge on mental illness,” she said. More than $48,600 was raised from the dinner with $38,600 collected from live auction and $10,000 was from raffle sale.

The President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau sharing a light moment at the Gala Dinner.Photo: SUPPLIED

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By SERELISONI MOCEICA Crew members o the Excitor Fiji. Photo: SERELISONI MOCEICA

The nameExcitorFiji says it all. Being one of the latest attractions based at De- narau Marina, this speed merchant is a sight to be- hold as itglides over the beautiful Mamanucawa- ters allowing its guests spectacular views of the island resorts scattered throughout the area. The customized pur- pose built 18 metre, 55 seater craft with 1500 horsepower churning the Minister or Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. while meeting with the senior citizens o Chanel Home o Compassion in Tamavua, Suva. Photo: SUPPLIED. sea to incredible speeds may probably be the larg- est and fastest boat of its kind in the South Pacific. The vessel departs Port Denarau marina on a daily basis due to its demand. Tourists young and old have a lot of people book- on the pristine Mamanuca gear set for the day ready tourists Justin and Jessica spirit, something that we flock to take the ride and ing in to experience our waters. for the thrill of the ride. who waited in line to get are proud of here and according to Reservations rides, with most coming in The Excitor departs the “We’re actually pretty on the boat with friends. what our guests come to Manager, Angie Nair said as groups,” Ms Nair said. Marina at 10 am every excited, we’ve heard so Excitor Fiji has been in see,” said Captain, Maret- recently the bookings have The ride also transports morning and 4pm in the much about it and yes, operation for three years inoTikoisavusavu. been at an all-time high. tourists to resorts such as afternoon depending on we’re all going to Cloud with about five crew mem- The ride charges differ- “This is because many Bounty Island, Treasure the number of passengers 9, and what better way bers on hand for the ride. ent rates for those wishing couples, bridal parties, are Island and Mana Island booked. than this, weather’s great, “There is singing, cheer- to visit any of the islands on coming in to the hotels and the last stop is the ex- Tourists and even locals view’s awesome, just ing, a lot of noise on board its tour. around here and so we clusive Cloud 9 perched flock in numbers with their beautiful,” said American and tourists love the Bula My Life As a Sailor

By SERELISONI MOCEICA ship here and from then on any cargo,” he said. would have to cancel a trip went to work for different The Vanua Levu native but our guests sometimes companies but never left said sailing has allowed want to go out despite the sailing, because being on a him to travel most places weather conditions and ship I felt I belonged,” the he would not have been because this is our bread captain said. able to see otherwise. and butter, we have no For forty-three years MrTikoisavusavu said he “I have been to places choice but to go and also old MaretinoTikoisa- worked for both cargo and in Australia, other Pacific keep an eye on them.” vusavu, sailing is the only cruise ships and said the Islands and this is why I But MrTikoisavusavu work and passion he has difference was evident in love the work so much, I would not trade this work ever known. all aspects of sailing. have met so many differ- for any other. The skipper of Excitor “On cargo ships, we had ent people too.” “No way, this is my way Fiji said twenty years was a programme and we took He said cruise ships also of life,” he smiles as he enough to make any man care of cargo, so if cargo is made you do things other guides in his guests to the say his work was his life. lost, we can always get an- normal cargo ships would Excitor for another round. “I started when I was other but with cruise ships, not. 20, I worked as a crew lives are in our hands and “For example, if it’s bad member on a local cruise this is more important than weather, normally you

Captain Maretino Tikoisavusavu with his crew members. Photo: SERELISONI MOCEICA.

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By CHARLES CHAMBERS ficially opened in January this year, had already been Mr Hopgood (lef) with the awards he received. Photo: OURTIGGER FIJI of enormous benefit to the women of the Sigatoka- The Sigatoka Hospital Nadroga district. has a new maternity ward – “My Coral Coast resort thanks to the kindness and colleagues and I have generosity of hotels and worked closely with the resorts situated along the government to have this Coral Coast. new facility, which cost The gesture was recog- FJD$2.2 million built,” he nized during the 2015 HM said. Awards for Hotel and Ac- Mr Hopgood said the commodation Excellence Coral Coast Hotels Associ- dinner at ’s presti- ation had also raised over gious Town Hall. $1 million to support other The team of hoteliers, projects at the hospital more commonly known as such as extensions to the the Coral Coast Chapter of outpatients ward, refur- the Fiji Islands Hotel and bishment of the operating Tourism Association con- theatre and the construc- tributed a total of more than tion of an accident and F$600,000 towards the con- emergency ward. struction of a new Maternity “We have held charity Ward at Sigatoka District golf tournaments, raised Hospital. money from major corpo- The award, for Service to rations such as Tappoo, the Community, was made Jacks of Fiji, Prouds, ANZ, at a 600-strong black tie din- Marsh, Vodafone and Fiji ner and was accepted on Water and solicited contri- behalf of the association by butions from our guests to initiating a direct-action date 100 people is sched- cleaning up the highway local villagers. its Chairman, Mr Peter Hop- assist in the development Community Tourism Proj- uled for completion at the and beach surrounding As a brand, Outrigger good. of the hospital,” he said. ect at the Conua School in end of the year. the resort, maintenance Resorts has developed a Mr Hopgood, General The next Charity golf the Sigatoka Valley which He also implemented upgrades at local schools, strong values-led, com- Manager of Outrigger Fiji tournament scheduled for enables resort guests to a monthly departmental developing a Junior Chefs munity focus at each of the Beach Resort, also received November 2016 will raise volunteer a day of their project schedule for his challenge among region- destinations in which it op- the HM 2015 South Pacific money for a Medivac Heli- time during their holiday. resort staff which entails al schools, supporting a erates. General Manager Award at pad at the Sigatoka District Thanks to the generosity each department under- drowning prevention pro- the ceremony. Hospital. of guests, the construction taking one community gram and the Benevolent He said the new mater- At a resort level, Mr Hop- of a large bure or meeting project a month. Mission International eye nity facility, which was of- good was responsible for hall which will accommo- Projects have included specialist consultations for

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Residents Clean up Volavola Crowned Queen Kartaram at Rakiraki Carnival

By KATHRIN KRISHNA ronment and Infrastructure Other winners of the Praveen Kumar. Vodafone 2015 Rakiraki “I want to dedicate this Carnival were Carnival win to all the supporters Queen first runner-up Miss Miss Fiji Sugar Corpora- in Rakiraki and especially Life Insurance Corporation tion Vasiti Adimaira Volav- to my father wishing him of India Sonam Singh,Best ola was crowned Queen ahead of Father’s day,” she Dressed Miss Volivoli and Miss Charity at the Ra- said. Beach Resort Vasiti Le- kiraki Carnival on Septem- “I want to thank my watu Miss Personality Miss ber 12th at the Fiji Sugar sponsors Fiji Sugar Corpo- Life Insurance Corporation Corporation Grounds. ration for believing in me of India Sonam Singh, Miss The 24 years old beauty and giving me a wonderful Charity runner-up Miss Vo- was in tears and dedicated opportunity like this,” Ms livoli Beach resort Vasiti Le- the win to her father. Volavola said. watu and Miss Photogenic She was crowned by “I am overjoyed, happy Miss Rakiraki Town Coun- the Minister for Local Gov- and excited for what I’ve cil Laini Vulavou Waqawai. ernment, Housing, Envi- achieved,” she added.

Residents o Kartaram during the cleanup. Photo: SUPPLIED.

By KATHRIN KRISHNA tain this drive, they have the government in keeping formed an interim Kartar- Fiji clean.” am Residence Association “So we have started with which would look into lit- keeping our surrounding tering issues in the area. clean,” said Mr. Maharaj. Amrish Maharaj, a resi- The association is cur- Residents of Kartaram, dent said that the asso- rently working closely with Votualevu, Nadi have tak- ciation aimed at creating Ministry of Health and is en it upon themselves to a cleaner and a more hy- keeping an eye on indi- see that their surroundings gienic environment to the viduals who dump rubbish are kept clean. populace. along the road. With this initiative, the “The Kartaram residents They have asked people residents have begun association organized the to be mindful of the efforts cleaning the area with an clean up.” that the residents are put- aim to maintain this clean- “The initiative was put ting in to maintain the area liness into the future. up in our meeting by asso- and are asking the public Recently the residents ciation treasurer Munesh to reciprocate by not litter- Vodaone Rakiraki Queen Contestants with the chie Guest, Minister or Local Government, cleaned along the road- Naidu and we all agreed to ing. Housing, Environment and Inrastructure Praveen Kumar (4th rom right) afer the crowning. side of the area. the idea,” he said. Photo: VODAFONE FIJI To help them main- “This initiative will help THE JET - FIJI’S FIRST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 13

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Fiji Airways Michael Bell Brings Improves a Wealth of Flight Services Experience to Sofitel

“As a very young boy I The Sheraton was willing Mr Bell then ventured on to By CHARLES CHAMBERS used to sit on my mum’s to send him to Germany but to another tourist hotspot, By KATHRIN KRISHNA visitors from China, great- knee and watch this hotel there was one obstacle – he the Maldives and worked for er Asia and Europe to our based soap opera called couldn’t speak German. a Singapore based company home,” he said. ‘Crossroads’, which was Seeing that as a minor is- on the island of Maamigili, He also said that the He has circumnavigated shown in the United King- sue, Mr Bell spent a year and one of the regions oldest, Fiji Airways, Fiji’s Na- route provided for better Mount Kilimanjaro to reach dom,” Mr Bell said. a half studying German and and most historic islands, tional Airline will add a development and con- it’s peak of 5895 metres, and “I love that programme, mastered the language. which was the original capi- and it’s contents gave me His toil paid off, and tal of Maldives before Male. Sunday flight on their per- nectivity. is also a licensed pilot, but manent fixture for Flights Michael Bell’s passion and the desire to get into the ho- he was transferred to the Fiji was looming on the “The route is an inte- tel industry.” Sheraton Munich, a massive horizon and Mr Bell soon to Hong Kong starting Oc- love for the work he pres- gral part of our network ently does says it all with the He attended Dumfries & 800-bedroom hotel that also found himself heading down tober 25th. and our plans to develop rising popularity of the Sofi- Galloway College of Tech- boasted conference facili- to this small island nation, a Fiji Airway’s acting our Nadi hub. We’ve got tel Fiji Resort and Spa. nology, enrolling in their ties for up to 3000 people. dot in the vast Pacific Ocean. CEO David Bowden, said a great code share part- Mr Bell is Sofitel Fiji Re- hotel management pro- Mr Bell spent two years Mr Bell arrived here on that increasing another ner in Cathay Pacific who sort and Spa’s Director of gramme. here gaining as much expe- May 1st last year and imme- After graduating, Mr Bell rience as possible and at the diately fell in love with the flight per week to Hong provides our customers Sales & Marketing and is Kong would mean more soaking up every minute of landed his first job at the same time instilled in him country and Denarau Island, with excellent connectiv- Sheraton Hotel in Edinburgh an urge to continue to travel where Sofitel sits amongst visitor arrival from China, its continued popularity as ity beyond Hong Kong. could be told on the beam- and was proud of the fact and work abroad. the beauty of the area. greater Asia and Europe. All the flights to Hong ing face he carries around that he started, as the saying He joined the Hilton hotel “The difference between “This increase in fre- Kong are operated by its the resort. goes, “from the bottom.” chain in the United Kingdom here and Maldives is, that quency further strength- flagship Airbus A330 air- He was born in what he “I have worked in every after returning from Germa- whilst Maldives is stunningly described as “a little town department of an hotel, in- ny and landed a chance to beautiful, the remoteness of ens our offering from craft offering 246 Econ- cluding washing pots, pans work in the Seychelles. it made Fiji a more reward- Hong Kong and beyond, omy Class seats and 24 called Dumfries”, which is especially in allowing about an hour and a half and dishes, making the There he oversaw three ing enticement,” he said. Business Class cabins. beds, as well as food and hotels across two islands, “Actually as I was driving greater travel options south of Edinburgh, in Scot- land. beverage and other hotel in this tourist haven which down to Denarau from the most days of the week Mr Bell, 47, the eldest of work,” he said. included the famous Hilton airport when I arrived in Fiji, from mainland China. three brothers, was interest- After spending seven Labriz Resort, on Silhouette the similarity reminded me At the same time, we’re ed in hotels and the hospi- years in Edinburgh, he de- Island, Hilton Northolme of Mahe Island in the Sey- making our schedules tality industry from a young cided he needed to venture Resort and a new property chelles,” he said. more attractive so we’re age and this came from an out of Scotland and with that that Hilton acquired, the Mr Bell has 10 staff in his able to welcome more unlikely source – a Soap Op- came a liking to work in Ger- Alamanda Hotel which they era. many. converted to a Double Tree. CONTINUED >>>> Street Poll: Do you think granting students automatic exam passes will help reduce suicide rate?

Viliame Nailumu, Sabeto Siteri Simps on, Nausor i Gam Koroivukivuki, Vasiva Vula , Naboro Ana Q asiva katini, Usa Koto , Nawaka Controlling suicide rate by eas- No I don’t think so. Natokowaqa No, there are many reasons Martin tar Not all suicide cases by students ily giving them automatic pass There are other issues that Not at all. There are several rea- for committing suicides and We had to sweat to pass be- are caused by failing exams, is not the solution. Students relate to suicides like abuse sons for suicides, it is not only I think poverty is. It could be fore. Students still committed This will only encourage them should be nurtured and taught at home, negligence, bullies about academic examinations. when a student cannot afford suicides but there was never to relax and do poorly in school in schools that failing exams is and maybe feeling useless. basic needs at school because any change to the setup of the knowing that if they fail they are not the end of the world. We Automatic passes won’t help the family cannot afford it. The examinations. It is a very poor still going to the next level. should have teachers who will those who are not doing well ministry should make extra re- decision by the ministry. coach their students to embrace now or when they will get to search on the issue. the life challenges that lie ahead tertiary level. of them.

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By CHARLES CHAMBERS for his bravery and heart- warming service story,” it said. Vaquonqona’s heart- warming story and day Vatemo Vaquonqona began during a casual out- will long be remembered ing in the near by lagoon at for his bravery after saving Natadola Bay the lives of tourists and col- A woman fell out of the leagues. boat they were on and into The Inter Continental Fiji the water which resulted Golf Resort and Spa staff in her husband immedi- was acknowledged for his ately jumping into the wa- Michael Bell at the top o Mt Kilimanjaro with riends. Photo: SUPPLIED. brave actions and quick ter to save her, thinking which earned him However because of CONTINUED FROM PG 14 the Brandhearted Service the strength of the cur- He achieved this last year qualified for 15 years ago. Award. rents and the difficulties department which is the en- Vatemo Vaqonaqona in August and instead of fol- Mr Bell said since arriving “ Vatemo Vaquonqo- gine room that churns out the couple faced, two vil- lowing the normal routes, in Fiji he has set his sights on na was acknowledged lagers from the neighbour- Best Frontliner 2014 the events and the ever in- he decided on the only route two more personal achieve- and awarded top prize of creasing wedding arrange- ing Sanasana village tried to circumnavigate the entire ments - to walk the infa- Brandhearted Service for to assist them but they too them back to safety. With ments. mountain. mous Kokoda Trail in Papua helping to deliver Great were unable to help due to Vatemo’s quick thinking, Such is it’s popularity “It is a new route, called New Guinea, a route made Hotel Guests Love recently that new enquiries are now the strong currents. bravey and proactive ap- the Northern Circuit, and is famous during the attempt- in front of all resort staff Luckily Vaquonqona proach, he helped to save coming in from emerging the only one which circum- ed Japanese invasion in the during IHG annual Service was nearby at the Adult the lives of four people. markets such as Russia, navigates the mountain,” he Pacific during World War II. Week held at InterConti- Italy, Germany, Middle East Only Infinity pool when he “Vatemo is truly an ex- said. The other is to conquer nental Fiji Golf Resort & noticed the catastrophe emplary employee; in 2014 and Asia. The trek included walk- the Inca trail in Machu Pichu Spa,” the Resort said. unfolding in the sea. he took home the award “We have exciting future ing five to seven hours daily in Peru. “As part of the celebra- plans for the Resort, which Without a second of Employee of the Year; with the final trek to the At the moment, he is tions at IHG ‘Celebrate Ser- thought, Vatemo raced Front of House as well as will further enhance the summit taking 16 hours. soaking up the sun and the vice Week’, stories were down to the beach, Employee of the month in product and facilities it of- “From the top of Mount warmth of the country, es- submitted from all IHG re- fers,” he said. grabbed a surf board from March of 2014,” InterConti- Kilimanjaro you can see the pecially living out at Sofitel sorts and hotels globally of the Reef Safari station and nental said. Mr Bell set himself two curvature of the earth, and on Denarau Island. exceptional stories and ac- swam out to sea towards goals as personal achieve- the view is magical looking “I really do not want to tions of employees’ dedi- ments when he started the four drowning individ- “We are proud to have down over the vast African move from here as I love the cations, hard work and uals. amongst us a very brave work. plains far below,” he said. place,” he said. bravery,” Inter Continental They placed the woman and dedicated young em- He decided on one that The entire trip took nine For the staff who work said. on the surf board while the ployee that considers the ofmany doing, would let not alone even actually think days – seven days trekking within his department, their “ InterContinental Fiji rest held on to keep them safety of our guests first be- to the top and two days de- admiration and respect for were proud to announce afloat to paddle back to fore him and others. Vate- do – to trek to the summit of scending. this Scottish gentleman is that out of 1,811 stories Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, shore. mo is truly an exceptional The other personal goal highlighted in their work submitted globally, Vate- A Reef Safari boat even- individual.” Area General the highest free-standing he achieved was attaining achievements that has mo’s story of bravery and tually managed to reach Manager, Mr Erik Studed mountain in the world. a pilot’s license which he made Sofitel Fiji Resort and dedication took top prize them and assist bringing concluded. Spa what it is today.

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Man Shoots Own Father by Mistake and swallowed it. shines light on ancient human rituals. Reports say that the woman has an estranged relation- An 18-year-old St. Petersburg, Florida man woke up to ship with her husband. She says that when they sepa- E-Cigarettes Used to Vape Marijuana someone calling his name for help, grabbed his rifle, rated, he continued to try to contact her. and came out of his bedroom to find a masked man in She suffered significant damage. Her entire nose and na- Teens are increasingly turning to electronic cigarettes full tactical gear and a mask pointing a handgun at his sal septum were all eaten and she will require extensive not to get their tobacco fix, but instead to inhale pot. mother. surgery. A new study published in the medical journal Pediatrics Without hesitating, Malachi Heilser shot and killed that Authorities are still trying to locate her husband, who re- found that teens have devised ways to turn e-cigarettes man, who moments earlier had smashed a window mains at large. into devices for hashish oil, marijuana, wax and other from outside the home Heisler lives in with his mother, cannabis products. Researchers surveyed 3,847 Con- teen sister and his mother’s boyfriend, according to The New Human Species Found necticut high school students about their drug and e- Tampa Tribune. cigarette use and found that students using e-cigarettes The man Heisler killed – although he said he didn’t The fossilised bones of 15 members of a previously un- to vaporize cannabis was 27 times higher than the adult know it when he shot – was his own father, John Heisler. known branch of the human family tree have been dis- rate. covered in a cave in South Africa, scientists said Thursday, According to the study, 5.5 percent of the students sur- Man Bites off Wife’s Nose hailing the find as a breakthrough in evolution research. veyed had used an e-cigarette to vaporize cannabis. In About 1,500 fossils were found deep in a cave system out- total, nearly 30 percent of students said they had tried A man reportedly bit off and ate his estranged wife’s side Johannesburg, hidden in a chamber only accessible marijuana or hashish in some form. Of those students nose after she failed to return his calls. via several steep climbs and narrow rock crevasses. who already smoked marijuana, 18 percent had used an The husband, from the city of Dezhou in China, allegedly The hominid -- described as a “new species” of human e-cigarette to “vape” the drug. became angry when his wife didn’t return his calls. -- has been named Homo naledi after the “Rising Star” According to a report from Shangdong Television, her cave where the bones were found. Naledi means “star” husband came into her work, grabbed her hair and in Sesotho, a local South African language. pinned her against the wall. Experts are uncertain how old the bones are, but say they He reportedly proceeded to attack her, bit off her nose were probably placed there after death -- a discovery that Writing in the Sand Saves Tourist Life

By LAURA HOLLAND of His ordeal began when der bark,” Mr Keys said. THE EXPRESS he went for a swim with He decided to keep on a friend about five miles swimming, despite being from his camp in Jardine bounced around by rapids National Park. near sharp rocks while at Geoff Keys, 63, was Despite wearing only times he trekked barefoot in an area shorts, a T-shirt and hat, he through the jungle, home plagued by the world’s went looking for some wa- to the deadly taipan. deadliest snakes after tak- terfalls but made what he Then as he was drifting ing a wrong turn while en- now describes as a “stupid past a sandbank, he had joying a dip. decision”. an idea that saved his life. For hours he swam and He took a shortcut With a stick, he hiked as he tried to find through the bush and was scrawled in the sand “Help his way back to camp in soon lost and the begin- 2807” with an arrow, refer- the jungle in northern ning of his ordeal. ring to the date and the di- Queensland. He swam and trekked, rection he was travelling. He was eventually hoping a creek he stum- Mr Keys told the Daily winched to safety by the bled upon would take him Express that it was not until Geoff Keys thanking his rescuer Brad Foat. Photo: DAILY EXPRESS north Queensland search back to the camp, but it the following day and an- and rescue police. was a different stream. other night in the bush that He spent two days in At one stage, Mr Keys, he was finally found. Mr Keys said he sur- there. travels. “I’m having a ball,” hospital recovering but is a retired AA driver, from He said he owed his life vived by drinking water out “Luckily the only ani- he said. still determined to contin- Dartford, Kent, heard heli- to North Queensland Se- of the creek. mals I had trouble with “But I never expected ue travelling. copters in the distance and nior Constable Brad Foat, “I managed to go with- were the ants that live un- something like this to hap- His online blog has the realised they were search- who extended the search out food, despite all that der bark. Whenever I leant pen.” motto: “Adventure be- ing for him. area and spotted the mes- walking and swimming,” on a tree they would be all fore Dementia. Seeing the “Luckily the only ani- sage. he added. over my neck.” world while I remember mals I had trouble with A grateful Mr Keys was “Not once did I think Mr Keys said he still where it is.” were the ants that live un- winched to safety. I wouldn’t make it out of planned to continue his

children to fight in their about my future and what ranks. I could do to earn a living Once a Soldier- They visited towns and and help my aging par- villages and Rajeevan’s ents” he said. sister’s home. In 2007, As a child Rajeewan despite the pleas of his had lost out on his school Now an Ice family, he got abducted education leaving him no and was taken away to be option but to look for un- trained as a child solider. skilled labour work. “I was really scared they Rajeewan’s luck would hurt me, I wanted changed when he was Cream Truck to get out” says Rajeevan. contacted by UNICEF to at- His countless attempts to tend a Vocational Training escape also failed as he Programme where he en- was caught by the LTTE listed for a driving course. Rajeewan beside his ice cream truck. Photo: UNICEF. Driver and brought back to their He was among 25 former camp. child soldiers invited to “I longed to see my fam- participate. than anything I am able to to ensure that all of the to travel into the rebel By SUZANNE DAVEY - ily, I wanted to go home” Six months later and help my family” he says. children were treated as controlled Vanni region. UNICEF he says. Subsequently Ra- fully conversant with the Besides the monthly victims and not persecut- This did not last, during the jeewan was placed in their traffic rules and driving food supply, Rajeewa has ed. UNICEF also supported course of Rajeewan’s visit armed ranks and com- skills, Rajeewan was on also bought clothes for his the Government to formu- The sudden rustling of fighting erupted between pelled to fight with them the road. He got a perma- younger sister and brother. late the legal framework leaves from a nearby tree Government forces and until the last stages of the nent job with a local ice “I am so thankful to UNI- for the rehabilitation of conjures up fearful memo- the LTTE closing off the conflict. cream vendor and drives CEF for helping me to re- child soldiers and worked ries for Rajeewan. In 2006 main return route back to At the end of the conflict around villages and towns build my life. I have a bet- with the Ministry of Justice with the hope of seeing Jaffna. in May 2009 Rajeewan sur- delivering fresh ice-cream ter future because of this” and Commissioner Gener- his sister, he had travelled The 13 year old was rendered to the Sri Lankan to children. he says. al for Rehabilitation to pro- from his home in Jaffna to trapped, unable to go back Army and was sent to a “I love to honk while Since 2002, nearly 7,000 vide education, recreation the Vanni region in North- to his home in Jaffna. Cut rehabilitation centre in Va- driving past my home. My children were recruited as and vocational training as ern Sri Lanka. off from his parents, friends vuniya. After a year there brother always comes out child soldiers in Sri Lanka. well as psychological sup- At the time a cease- and school Rajeewan was he was allowed to go back to wave” he says. At the end of the conflict port to help them deal with fire agreement had been now in the midst of a rag- home. He had left his fam- in May 2009, a total of 594 their past. signed between the Gov- ing conflict. ily as a 13 year old boy, and Rajeewan earns a daily children aged between 12 ernment of Sri Lanka and His desperation and fear was now returning as a 19 wage of Sri Lanka Rupees and 18 years surrendered the Liberation Tigers of increased by the day, as year old fully grown adult. 450/- which includes a to armed forces. At the Tamil Ealam (LTTE), mak- the LTTE was now on the “I was happy to be final- lunch allowance. time UNICEF worked with ing it possible for people look-out to recruit more ly home, but I was worried “I love my job and more the Sri Lanka Government

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www.thejetnewspaper.com BUSINESS www.epapergallery.com/thejet FRIEND Tourism Council BSP Finance Celebrates Established in Launches Branch Nadi in Namaka By KATHRIN KRISHNA launched in Nadi due to 13th of Commerce in establish- By KATHRIN KRISHNA the need of different indi- ing the council,” she said. viduals mainly the sizable “Such developments market. are revolutionary for any “We had opened BSP Birthday Nadi’s image as a tour- community.” Finance in October last BSP Finance (Fiji) Lim- ist attraction is expected “The fact that the busi- year with the intentions to ness community has iden- ited has opened a branch to get a further boost with in western division. have specific BSP Finance the setting up of a tourism tified challenges related officers in areas where By KATHRIN KRISHNA ganization started off and to tourism growth and de- The new branch is situ- how it has benefitted the council. ated in Namaka, Nadi. there is a significant de- locals over the years. The official launch of velopedthem into strategies opportunities to turn is Chief executive of BSP mand from our future cus- Tourism Council of Nadi Group Robin Flemming, tomers,” he said. “FRIEND Fiji has had was done on 4th Septem- a significant milestone for the tourism industry,” she said that BSP Finance was The Foundation for Ru- thirteen successful years ber at the New Farmers added. ral Integrated Enterprises and will work together Club in Nadi. The newly formed & Development (FRIEND) with the locals to create Council, made up of some is a home grown com- a healthier Fiji,” she said. tourist operators will work munity development Thirteen fruit trees with the Nadi Chamber of Non-Governmental Or- were planted on the day Commerce and Industry ganisation based in Tuvu, to mark thirteen success- and Tourism Fiji to attract more tourists to the beauti- Lautoka. ful years for the organiza- ful town of Nadi. With dedicated ser- tion. Council Chairman vice to the local entrepre- The organization has Chandar Prakash said neurs, FRIEND’s celebrat- encouraged and is cur- that the council will be focusing mainly on tourist ed their 13th birthday last rently working very close- numbers and will promote month. ly with the local farmers Nadi as a place where visi- The event was at- empowering them with tors can have a good time tended by the Minister for knowledge, skills and re- and enjoy what Nadi had to offer. Health and Medical Ser- sources to improve their “Tourism Fiji to pro- vices Hon. Jone Usamate, lives and break out of mote Nadi as a good holi- health personnel, Friend poverty. day destination,” he said. staff and invited guests. Tourism Fiji global pub- Friend Director and lic relations manager Patri- cia Mallam congratulated Founder Ms. Sashi Kiran the newly formed council. BSP Finance General Manager Krishna Raju, BSP Country Manager Kevin McCarthy, BSP CEO during the celebration “Tourism Fiji com- Officer Robin Fleming and BSP Finance Manager West Rohit Naidu during the launch in Namaka. mends the Nadi Chamber focused on how the or- Photo: KATHRIN KRISHNA Coral Coast Festival Revived after Six Years

By CHARLES CHAMBERS the main purpose of the ing supportive. event was to raise funds “The tourism sector is which would later be used very supportive. We have for beatification purposes support from all major re- The Vodafone Coral for the Rugby Town. sorts in the area,” he said. Coast Carnival officially “We want to upgrade The winner will win a started on 19th September the towns’ facilities, park return trip to Australia and after a lapse of six years. and gardens since Siga- also qualify for Miss Fiji The week long carnival toka is the second tourism Pageant to be held later in will be held at Lawaqa, Si- town in the west,” he said. Nadi. gatoka. Mr. Ram also thanked CEO of the Sigatoka Town the business houses and Council Tulsi Ram said that the tourism sector for be-

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10 Most Exciting Players at the RWC

The players we all love to watch and all will be and is an incredibly powerful player blessed with involved at this year’s Rugby World Cup. Here are soft hands. ten exciting stars to watch over the next six weeks.

starsOf thein Leone ten, Planet Nakarawa Rugby and has Nemani selected Nadolo. two of Fiji’s

LEONE NAKARAWA There is no one like him in world rugby. Nakar- awa was one of the signings of the last five years in the PRO12 when he arrived at in 2013. Since then he has terrorised opposition defences for both club and country and looks a real star in the NEHE MILNER-SKUDDER making at this World Cup. England, Australia and To come from seemingly nowhere at the age Wales will have to watch his speed, superb offloads of 24 and secure a Rugby World Cup squad spot and skills or they will be punished. shows just what an outstanding season Milner- Skudder had for the Hurricanes. His electric feet

and online-breaking debut for New saw Zealandhim unlock he scoreddefences two at tries will JONATHAN JOSEPH against Australia. Watch out for him causing oppo- One of two young Bath players on this list, Jo- sition tacklers all kinds of bother in England. seph was the breakout star of the Six Nations as he transformed England’s attack at outside centre with his slick footwork and passing game. Set to com- bine well in England’s back division with fly-half George Ford, Joseph also doesn’t lack for speed and could be the difference in a tight match.

JULIAN SAVEA While he has not had the best lead-up to the tournament due to concerns over his fitness, we expect Savea to hit the ground running at the World Cup and build on his superb try-scoring record for New Zealand. The powerful finisher is nigh on im- possible to stop in a one-on-one so if the All Blacks JESSE KRIEL can give him chances in space then this could be a The find of the season in South Africa has to be very profitable tournament for the winger.

SpringbokKriel as the head Bulls coach full-ba Heynekeck was given Meyer a chanceat outside by NEMA WhenNI you NAD firstOLO assess Nemani Nadolo, it’s hard centre. 21-year-old Kriel hasn’t looked back with to ignore the biological facts. At 195cm and 130kg, two tries in four Tests and should enjoy good min- it comes as a shock almost that he’s a winger. The utes in the centre and possibly 15 during the star though has been a revelation since pools. His strong carries and deceptive pace make getting his break in , proving to be an him an X- factor player for the Boks. outstanding finisher, but for Fiji he is so much more than that, being the team’s goalkicker and proven matchwinner. A phenomenal talent.

MAMUKA GORGODZE The Georgian wrecking ball has carved out a rep- utation in France and Europe for being one of the fiercest competitiors around. A real inspiration for the Lelos at number eight, Gorgodze will captain his country in England and should be found shrug- gling off tacklers while leading by example. If only

ISRAEL FOLAU loveGeorgia to have had moreGorgodze like inhim. their Many side. countries would ANTHONY WATSON Rarely has a bad match for the Wallabies and is Watson has taken to Test rugby with England as arguably the best taker of the high ball in the game. SAMU MANOA many expected - with an apparent ease yet devas- Folau has scored 18 tries in 33 internationals and Manoa this year became the first player ever tating impact on the opposition. The Bath flyer is while his rate has slowed since his arrival from the signed to a four-year contract by European cham- stronger than he looks and has proven to be rock- AFL, teams will know that keeping the former rug- pions Toulon, capping his rise from club rugby in solid under the high ball and in defence. But it’s by league star under wraps is going to be crucial the USA to joining Europe’s elite. It’s not hard to see Watson’s attacking game that makes him so spe- if they are to beat Australia. Look out for his strong why Mourad Boudjellal splashed the cash to sign cial, with the speed and footwork to leave tacklers running and deceptive step. Manoa - who can cover 4, 5, 6 and 8 in the pack trailing behind him. 22 THE JET FIJI’S FIRST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 22 THE JET - FIJI S FIRST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

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By CHARLES CHAMBERS and makes us stronger “Just look back to the as a unit. So, please con- autumn. It was the best tinue to do it.” the northern hemisphere Gatland added that had done against the Wales head coach War- there were a number of southern hemisphere ren Gatland has called on contenders who could nations for a number of the media to keep writ- win this year’s tourna- years. And again towards ing off his side before the ment, making it the tight- the end of the Six Nations, World Cup starts. est to call in history. we saw some expansive Many are predicting “I believe this is go- rugby played by four or that Wales will miss out ing to be the closest ever five of those teams in the in Pool A, which also con- World Cup. There are a championship. tains hosts England and number of teams who “That was a real posi- Rugby Championship need a bit of luck to get tive and hopefully the winners Australia. through the pool stages, weather will stay pretty “If you can do your jobs but everyone has an op- good and we will see and write us off as much portunity. some hard grounds and as possible, that would be “We did that in 2011. some pretty good rugby.” great,” Gatland told the We got through the pool Gatland moved to re- media on Tuesday. stages and quarter-final call veteran scrum-half Wales head coach Waren Gatland at the training session. Photos: GOOGLE. “If we can come into and everyone knows Mike Phillips after Rhys the competition being how close we came to Webb was ruled out of after he was left out was “Having his confidence Mike coming in gives us written off, which seems reaching the final. injury and he spoke high- fantastic. He’s come and self-belief in the that experience and a dif- to be happening at the “I think there are sev- ly of Phillips since his re- back in and kept his head squad will be positive in ferent type of game if we moment, that’s the best en or eight teams who turn to the camp. down. We know what terms of the other players want to go to that.” situation for a Wales will fancy themselves if “Mike Phillips has a great competitor he is too. team to be in? Sometimes they get through to the been fantastic. The way and his experience will “We were happy with those things galvanise us quarter-finals. he conducted himself be great for the squad. our initial selection, but

From the Villages to the Big City

from . By SERELISONI MOCEICA “This has been a blessed journey. We came “We have players here with nothing but hard who bring with them their work, sacrifice and com- own experiences and skills mitment and this has paid from rugby union which This is how the manager off,” manager and player has been helpful towards of the Navatulevu Herons Tomasi Naulumatua said. the overall performance of rugby league team de- The game, played at the team.” scribed the team’s journey the ANZ Stadium in Suva, The team members so as they now qualify for the was a do or die game for far do not have a sponsor elite division of the coun- the team that was started and have been forking out try’s rugby league compe- with a few members of the travel and meal expenses tition next year. village team that played at from their own pockets. The players o Navatulevu Herons rugby league team. Photo: MARGARET NAQIRI the 2012 Nawaka Sevens. Mr Naulumatua said PremierThe underdogsDivision won of their the The manager said that most of the boys were and we know we sweat to we do is worth it,” he said. during the entire game. game against the Namua- team coach, Ratu Peni saw unemployed and coming make it to the next game, The Herons won 19-18 Navatulevu Herons will niwaqa Sea Eagles during the potential in the boys back with the wins have so winning is sweet and against the Sea Eagles in feature in the final for the the first semi-final of the and came up with a plan been bittersweet. this is the only way we a physical match that had Premier Division. Premier Division. to delve into rugby league “We have nothing really make sure that everything spectators on their feet Ba Youth Edge Nadroga

By KATHRIN KRISHNA ute. Second half started on a high note for Nadroga try- ing their best to equalize. Ba proved sturdy as the The Jonetani Newa team scored two more captained Ba youth side goals in the second half thumped Nadroga youth leaving their opponents 3-0 at Govind Park. with no chance of equal- Ba adjusted well in the izing. game and applied the ear- The two goals were ly pressure on the Nadroga scored by Kishan Sami at team from the very start. the 56th Minute and Ratu Half time saw Ba lead at Dau in the 63rd minute. 1-0 with the goal scored by Action rom the Ba Youth and Nadroga game. Amena Bola at 33rd min- Photo: KATHRIN KRISHNA

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SEPTEMBER 2015. ISSUE 73 www.thejetnewspaper.com 50 CENTS Japan Stuns Springboks at the World Cup By CHARLES CHAMBERS Japan celebrate afer beating the Springboks in their irst pool match in the Rugby World Cup. INSET: Action rom the Japan and South Arica match. Photos: GOOGLE.

There is good rugby, there is great rugby, there is rugby for the ages and then . . . then, my friends, there is the rugby match played in the wee hours of Sunday morning between South Africa and Japan. Everyone who knew anything about rugby, and everybody else besides . . . knew that Japan who last had a victory in the World Cup back in 1991, who are ranked 13th in world rugby rankings, who had won just a single match in 24 World Cup outings, were no chance against the mighty two-time World Champion South Africans. What chance the Japanese? Even if they are guided by former Wallaby coach Eddie Jones, whose mother is Japanese, and who is one of the world’s most highly accomplished rugby supre- mos. No chance. The bookies had them down as a 40 to 1 shot. And then the match started. Right from the first the Japanese make their intentions clear. They are not going for best Supporting Actor in this match, the necessary backdrops to make the Boks look good. They’re going for Best Actor. They want to be Springboks rumble, the Japanese strike! strength must tell? Best Actor, the star of the show! Even The Japanese attack. They attack Yes, sort of. when South Africa scores a try to dem- from the left. They attack from the right, With ten minutes to go, the Boks are 82 minutes on the clock! onstrate their superiority, the Japanese they attack from deep within their own leading by nine points, and it looks to be With just one knock-on, the game don’t back off, and soon get one of their quarter. Listen, they attack even when all over. But then another Japanese try would be over, as the referee would own. they don’t have the ball! brings them back within cooed as the blow the whistle for time. Surely that will be enough for Japa- That is, their defence against the huge crowd – as we say in the trade – goes wild. And look! A break! The Springbok nese pride, and they can calm now? Springboks is so ferocious it rocks them It all came down to the last couple of defence is wilting! The Japanese are at- But not a bit of it. The Springboks, back on their heels. minutes. Even when twice offered the tacking down the left wing where the boasting a massive 851 Test caps be- This friends, is the way rugby is meant chance of an extraordinary draw, by an South Africans are thinning. tween them, think it must be a lucky to be played! Not with slide-rules and easily kickable penalty, the Japanese de- Japanese reserve Karne Hesketh has punch that they will soon get back into calculators and percentage plays, but clined. They didn’t want a draw? They the ball in hand, and is going to go for the game. And they do, sort of, scoring with full spirit! Damn-the-torpedoes full wanted a WIN! it, monstered by two Springboks. He a try of their own, before settling down speed ahead! And they went for it. plunges, he lunges . . . reaching out with to scintillating rugby that goes from one The Springboks go into the break, just Again and again, they attacked the the ball in hand, and . . . plants it in the end of the field to the other. The Spring- two points ahead. But, surely in the sec- Springbok line, surging forward, laying it corner! boks rumble, the Japanese strike. The ond half, the Springbok experience and back, surging forward . . . laying it back. q SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

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