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Sanjay Goundar form provided by the Sugar Festival Association I will
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Recently crowned Vodafone Sugar Festival 2019 Miss country,” Ms Kapoor emphasized.
Sugar Christal Kapoor is hoping to create immense ad- Meanwhile, the newly crowned queen from the Sugar
vocacy to minimise the growing number of domestic City paid her tribute to her former secondary school col-
violence and sexual abuse cases against women in Fiji. leagues from Jasper William High School who turned up
The 24-year-old University of Fiji Bachelor of Arts in numbers to support her at the ground.
student Majoring in English and Hindi Languages stole Whilst acknowledging the enormous support from her
the show at this year’s festival after walking away with family members and colleagues from the University of
Best Talent, Best Traditionally Inspiring Attire and Best Fiji she thanked all her former classmates from Jasper
Research Topic awards along with the prestigious Miss for turning up in numbers and motivating her throughout
Sugar Crown. the week of the carnival.
The Olosara, Sigatoka native informed that she will be She assured thousands of patrons gathered at the
strongly advocating for women empowerment particu- Churchill Park Carnival Grounds that she will do her
larly in the areas of domestic violence and sexual abuse. level best to bring down the Miss Fiji Pageant Crown to
She pointed out that the continuous increase in do- the Sugar City.
mestic violence and sexual abuse cases against females The Miss Fiji Pageant Contest 2019 will be held this
in Fiji is a grave national concern now. year in Suva from 18th – 23rd November. The main
“Despite so much awareness being conducted it is venue for the contest will be the Suva Civic Auditorium
very unfortunate that this year itself a number of our with seventeen contesting Queens now confirmed. The
women have lost their lives due to domestic violence. winning 2019 Miss Fiji shall be representing Fiji at the
“On the same note a number of our women along with 2019 Miss South Pacific Island Pageant contest.
very young girls have been victim of extreme cases of
sexual abuse. Newly crowned 2019 Vodafone Sugar Festival Miss
“I strongly believe much more advocacy is needed to Sugar Christal Kapoor with Minister for Employment
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Gandhi’s principles lives on

Zareena Bi
More than 70 years after passing away the

principles, dedication and mission of the fa-
ther of the Indian Nation Mohandas Karam-
chand Gandhi fondly known as Mahatma
Gandhi still lives on.
During the celebrations of his 150 birth an-
niversary on October 2 at the Saru Mahatma
Gandhi Memorial school in Lautoka, chief
guest Director Swami Vivekanand Cultural
Centre Santosh Kumar Mishra informed that
Mahatma Gandhi was indeed a great soul
whose ideals continue to inspire the world.
“What Gandhi achieved in his life was a
miracle as he laid great emphasis on banishing
untouchability, promoting religious harmony,
promoting literacy and the development of In-
dia.
“His method of winning independence for
India was unique as he preached and practiced
non-violence and non-cooperation to achieve
his goal.
“He encouraged the people of India to fight
for freedom and bring peace and harmony to
the nation.” Mishra further commented that
Mahatma Gandhi’s life itself is a textbook
as he never asked anyone to do anything but
showed everyone how to do it.
“He is also a true role model for the new
generation since he was an ideal example for
everything he spoke and taught. Director Swami Vivekanand Cultural Centre Santosh Kumar Mishra paying his homage to late Mahatma Gandhi at the Saru MGM School.
“He inspires because his life still shows the
most beautiful picture of love, peace, honesty a much looked forward event in the school’s us so that there is peace and prosperity in war of an oppressed country, and practiced it
and truth. “Gandhiji’s truthfulness inspires us calendar as it is the joyful celebration of the your homes, your community and the coun- with greatest energy and devotion. The moral
the most as he was human like us, but tried to birth of a great soul after whom the school is try as a whole.” Meanwhile, Mahatma Gandhi influence he had on the consciously thinking
overcome his weaknesses and succeeded in it. named. Rao encouraged the students to follow was born 2 October 1869 to a Hindu family human being of the entire civilized world will
People who came in contact with him felt his the preaching’s of Mahatma Gandhi. “You all in coastal Gujarat, western India. Mahatma probably be much more lasting than it seems
positive energy.” should consider yourselves very fortunate that Gandhi’s life achievement stands unique in in our time with its overestimation of brutal
Head Teacher of Saru MGM Renuka Rao you are enrolled in this school .It becomes political history. He has invented a completely violent forces.
advised that the Gandhi Jayanti celebrations is your duty to follow whatever he has taught new and humane means for the liberation
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USP Pacific TAFE has created more inroads for their students by
increasing Industry engagement through agreements with the Tour-
ism sector.
During the recent signing of agreement with Marriot Internation-
al and Six Senses Fiji for Industry attachments the Chief Executive
Officer of USP Pacific TAFE Dr. Hasmukh Lal informed that the
University sees the importance of increasing their engagement with
Industry partners to prepare students to become job ready when they
graduate.
“Given the fact we are offering industry driven programs we need
to have onset and upfront engagement with the Industry partners.
“According to this agreement Pacific TAFE’s responsibility will be
to ensure that students complete the six months of attachment suc-
cessfully.
“The attachment will not only enhance technical skills but also soft
skills like punctuality, business etiquette and communication skills.”
The CEO added that the strategic reason to establish the Nadi Tour-
ism and Training Centre is to better serve the tourism market in Nadi
and they see a huge potential of the Industry academia collaboration
in this space.
“We appreciate the industry partners for taking our students on
board for attachment and really preparing them to be job ready.
“When there is increased level of industry and academia partner-
ship the beneficiaries are the students, graduates and the workforce
of the nation.”
Meanwhile, the Cluster Director Human Resources Marriott Inter-
national Farrah Shazleen said that there is a need for strong partner-
ship in this regard as the University is producing talents while the
industry needs the talent so it is a win-win situation.
On the same note the Director Human Resources Six Senses Fiji
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06 LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL NEWS OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Additional garbage truck for LCC
The new five tonne garbage truck worth $220,000 donated to the Lautoka City Council by the Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar and Japanese Ambassador Masahiro Omura
Japanese Government. Photos: Sanjay Goundar with the staff of Lautoka City Council during the handing over ceremony of the garbage truck
Maika Kasami The event celebrated the significant relationship between waste generation now amounts to 80,000 tonnes daily. This is
the Government and people of Japan and the Government and increasing on a yearly basis.”
A new five tonne Compactor Garbage truck worth $FJ220, people of Fiji. Currently, Lautoka City Council has three 9 cubic meter
000 was gifted by the Government of Japan to Lautoka City Kumar emphasised that the Fiji government places the high- Compactor Trucks which cannot adequately respond to the
Council that will assist in providing a more efficient waste col- est priority in maintaining a clean environment particularly as service needs across the whole area of operation.
lection service to the rate payers of Lautoka. they continue to address the impacts of Climate Change. Lautoka City Council spends at least $310,000.00 an-
LCC now has increased waste collection responsibilities be- She said the Fijian Government recognises the need to cre- nually on Garbage collecting services, while an average of
cause of the inclusion of rural areas from late 2018. ate a cleaner environment and waste free public spaces add- $400,000.00 is spent annually on the Vunato Landfill. The ad-
Lautoka City Council now also looks after the rural areas ing that this commitment of the Government means the need dition of this new Compactor Truck is invaluable to the deliv-
from Tuvu to Natalau, as well as Yasawa, Mamanuca and Ma- to continue to focus on appropriate collection and disposal of ery of waste management services in Lautoka.
lolo group of Islands. waste. She reminded ratepayers to play an active part in maintain-
Chief guest Premila Kumar, the Minister for Industry, “Thus the Government will continue to support all Munici- ing a clean environment.
Trade, Tourism, Local Government, Housing and Community pal Councils to serve the people of Fiji. Over the last five years “It is important that we remember that trucks and proper
Development and Mr Masahiro Omura, Ambassador, Embassy Government has funded five open garbage trucks and 12 com- rubbish bins cannot perform their duties alone. The first part of
of Japan were present for the official handover ceremony on pactor garbage trucks. The total investment has been $2.9mil- maintaining a cleaner environment, must be practiced by you -
September 26. lion,” Hon. Kumar said. the rate payers of Lautoka.”
“As a result of this high population and economic growth,

07 LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL NEWS OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Special Administrators for municipalities
Lautoka City Council staff members with the five new Special Administrators and Local Govern The five new Special Administrators for the Lautoka City Council and the Ba Town Council
ment Minister Premila Kumar. Photos: Sanjay Goundar with Local Government Minister Premila Kumar
Zareena Bi pertise in their respective professions which will introduce new ideas in running the councils.
Lala Sowane, Director and Co-Owner of Pacific Destinations has been appointed the Special
In a bid to embrace global trends the municipalities across the country have witnessed recent Administrator Chair while the other Special Administrators are Renee Brown who is a Senior
appointments of Special Administrators. Civil Engineer, Dipti Sharma who is a Digital Marketing Entrepreneur, University Academic Dr
While appointing the five new Special Administrators for the Lautoka City Council and Ba Rohit Kishore and Business Entrepreneur Beatrice Nast.
Town Council on September 26 at the Lautoka City Council Chambers, the Minister for Local Meanwhile, according to Lala Sowane it is an honor to serve the country in their capacity as
Government Premila Kumar advised that these appointments are being made to guide the Mu- special administrators.
nicipal Councils in the delivery of services to rate payers and citizens. “We are thankful for the expression of confidence and trust in our collective diverse skills and
“This team of special administrators will look after two municipalities that is Lautoka and Ba proven experiences.
and if we really want to reduce the administrative cost this is the best way. “We acknowledge the work of the current and Lautoka and Ba Management teams and we
“This is the new era and I have done enough research to confirm that globally the way Munic- look forward to their continued support and contribution in our quest to strengthen good gover-
ipal councils operated has been challenged. nance and enhance delivery of services.
“New models of governance has been explored and adopted and it is my intention to try out “The Government has set the platform with continued investment in infrastructure and for a
these mergers at a later stage and to work with the team of special administrators to achieve clear strategic direction and we look forward to being a part of this progressive development
some of the activities that have been planned.” phase and assisting and guiding the teams accordingly.”
While introducing the Special Administrators the Minister informed that they all have ex-
The Special Administrators, Management & Staff of Lautoka

City Council wishes all our Ratepayers & Citizens of Lautoka
a Happy Diwali & a Prosperous New Year

Editorial Comment
The Fiji Cancer Society (FCS) has revealed that there are a Meanwhile, the ‘festival of lights’ Diwali will be celebrated on
total of 368 registered cases in the country and this includes October 27, Sunday in Fiji. A national holiday for Diwali will
patients who are being cared for at home besides those who are be marked on Monday, October 28.
regularly required to attend clinics and reviews at the hospitals. It’s a day that brings light, joy and happiness to our lives. Cel-
The corporate bodies in Fiji have gone out of their way to raise ebrations include decorating the homes, wearing new clothes,
Cancer and Diwali awareness and collect funds for the sick. bursting crackers and cooking delicious and toothsome foods.
One such organisation that deserves recognition for their 13th In the words of Dr Ane, “Remember everything in modera-
Cancer according to Wikipedia is a group of diseases involving consecutive year of cancer awareness and fundraising drive tion”.
abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to is the Motibhai Group through their ‘Bushel’s Fiji’s Biggest Diwali sweets should be taken in moderation. Over eating can
other parts of the body. Morning Tea (BFBMT). It is the longest running and biggest be harmful to our health especially to those who are patients
When a person has cancer, the outlook will depend on whether cancer initiative in the country. of diabetes.
the disease has spread and on its type, severity, and location. Last year’s morning tea initiative raised a grand total of Let’s be cautious enough to look after our health this festive
After heart disease it is the second most common disease. $60,325 and this year they anticipated a total of $80K. season. Stay hydrated with low calorie smoothies, juices,
There are many causes of cancer and some are preventable. This support coupled with others has enabled the FCS to boost coconut water.
In addition to smoking, risks factors for cancer include heavy their services for those with Cancer and they have challenged Wishing our readers and advertisers a Happy Diwali.
alcohol consumption, excess body weight, physical inactivity for all to make a personal commitment to fight for a cancer
and poor nutrition. free Fiji. Maika Kasami
In Fiji cancer is still the third leading cause of deaths and our Therefore, we must educate ourselves and make healthier Editor.
lifestyle is one of the contributing factors to this respect. choices in life.
Zareena Bi
Naidu family in need
Life sometimes throws tough challenges to families but some are fortunate to find the assis-
tance as soon as they share their story.
One such family, the Naidu family of Top Line Lautoka found their good Samaritan in the
form of members of Soroptimist International Lautoka club. Yentesh Naidu who has lost both
his limbs as a result of diabetic amputation is facing a lot of challenges in his daily life but his
main concern is the difficulty in fulfilling the education needs of his daughter Maansi Naidu
who is a year 10 student of Saint Thomas High School. As soon as the plight of this family was
made known to SI Lautoka members they decided to assist Maansi with her immediate needs
and the first of which was topping up her e-ticketing card to enable her to travel to and from
school until the end of school year. The members also visited the family and presented her with
personal items for her daily needs.During the presentation a tearful Yentesh Naidu informed that
his daughter is a very bright student and she takes care of his needs and helps him when he is
not well. Maansi expressed her thanks to the SI members and said that the assistance will ensure
that she attends school without much stress. “I am determined to study hard and become a nurse
so I can help my father more. “Currently I look after my father to the best of my abilities but if
I am able to achieve my dream and become a Nurse then I will be able to give him better care.”
Meanwhile, the family is also very thankful to the Sugar Festival Association for their kind
assistance in providing a wheel chair for Naidu to enable him to be more mobile. Naidu in-
formed that he has difficulty in attending his regular clinics at the hospital and the wheelchair SI Lautoka club members with Maansi Naidu (2nd from right) and her father Yentesh Naidu
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Singhs Rental Cars and Photo Studios Fiji Limited Director Shiv Bhan Singh (middle) with the 2019 Vodafone Sugar Festival contestants.
Zareena Bi Singh added that as the people of the Pacific we are blessed to have inher-
ited a tradition which is rich and unique in diversity.
In this day of smart phones traditions seems to have been forgotten as new “As a resident of Lautoka I bear witness to the cultural diverse nature of
inroads are being made into new territories but what we should not forget is the people of my community and this diversity has created an appreciation
that our tradition identifies us and makes us unique. of the traditions and culture of the people I live with.
These were the sentiments echoed by chief guest Singhs Rental Cars and “Keeping our traditions alive is a constant challenge given that my gen-
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“The reasoning behind this is that the evening is appropriately themed He further added that tradition does not only inspire fashion, art and lit-
‘Traditionally Inspired’ and as we can see all the contestants are truly the erature but also inspires a healthy nation, highlighting particularly to the
epitome of elegance and tradition today. traditional methods of cooking that are healthy and nutritional.
“Tradition makes us belong and makes us connected not only to each other “It is my hope that the theme of this traditionally inspired evening will also
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September 21 marked the International Day
“Amazingly one tree supplies enough ox-
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Action for Peace’ the Lautoka Scouts fraterni-
Government’s initiative of planting 4 million
ty effectively embarked on planting 155 trees
trees in 4 years is a way of ensuring that we
on the day.
have enough oxygen in the atmosphere.
During the official presentation of the plants
“We will take pride today in planting trees
by the Forestry Director of Operations West
as this will secure the future for you, your chil-
Rifaele Raboiliku at the Drasa Avenue Pri-
dren and the future generations to come.”
mary school thanked the Scouts executives
Meanwhile, the Senior Health Inspector for
for coming up with the notion of planting the
Lautoka City Council Shalend Singh high-
trees.
lighted the need to practice waste management
According to Raboiliku in Japan and other
to enjoy a clean and conducive environment
overseas countries it is recommended by doc-
for a bright future for Fiji.
tors to go up to the mountains to release stress
therefore there is connection between trees
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Participants of the SI Lautoka organized environment day essay competition with the chief
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Zareena Bi We wish all our valued customers and friends a very

Amongst rising environmental concerns the world community at large is focused on promot- blessed Diwali and a Happy New Year
ing and advocating on safe practices to lessen the negative effects on the environment for future
generations.
The United Nations dedicates June 5 yearly for world environment day and this year’s theme
‘Beat Air Pollution’ was used by Soroptimist International Lautoka club for their environment
essay competition at the Lautoka High schools.
During the presentation of awards for the essay competition winners at the Ministry of Edu-
cation Lautoka on September 13 Chief Guest Head Teacher of Saru MGM school Renuka Rao
advised that the mission of such competitions is to bring about improvements in the environment
and the society, as well as encourage students to showcase their talents and creativity.
“I am sure you all would agree with me that the protection and improvement of the envi-
ronment is a major issue which affects the well-being of people and economic development
throughout the world. “Air pollution occurs when harmful or excessive quantities of substances
are introduced onto the earth’s atmosphere. “ You would be shocked to hear that approximately
7 million people worldwide die prematurely each year from air pollution.- out of which 4 million
are from Asia-Pacific and this is a growing concern for all of us.” Rao commended the student
for taking part in the competition and added that by taking part they have proven that they have a
great concern towards the environment. Meanwhile, SI Lautoka President Vinesh Prasad advised
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16 SUPPLEMENT OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Diwali Message from Sugar Festival Association President Pusp Raj

(Justice of the Peace, Commissioner for Oaths, Member of the Order of Fiji)
Diwali is a festival of happiness peace and
love for all. It gives us an unique opportunity
to thank God for all he has provided for every-
one’s welfare.
Diwali which means row of lights is cel-
ebrated in the month of Kartik (about Octo-
ber/November) of the Hindu Calendar on the
darkest night of the year. It is an ancient sea-
sonal festival with its origin in India where
two great seasonal festival have been celebrat-
ed for a very long time. Diwali is one and the
other is Holi. Both are related to harvesting
of crops.
On behalf of the association I pray that the
light of true knowledge may shine in everyone
and that we may all live happily and peaceful-
ly together.
I wish you all a happy Diwali, continued
friendship, respect and love for each other.
The Sugar Festival team who contributed
towards the success of the Vodafone Sugar
Festival 2019.
May I also thank the major sponsor Voda-
fone Fiji Ltd, Co-sponsors, contestants their
parents, all supporters contributors, well wish-
es, people of Lautoka visitors to Lautoka lo-
cally and from abroad.
WISH YOU ALL HAPPY DIWALI
Sugar Festival Association executives with the 2019 Vodafone Sugar Festival queens, sponsors and Minister for Youth and Sports Praveen Bala
after the crowning night. Photo: Sanjay Goundar
Sugar Festival Executive Members 2019
Pusp Raj Rev Nathaniel Hem Raj Binod Prasad Anita Raj Balavu Tora
PRESIDENT SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT ADMIN OFFICER SECRETARY
Narendra Prasad Pooja Narayan Michael Faga Ana Wara Narendra Semy
TREASURER ASSISTANT SECRETARY MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER
Sugar Festival - Co Opted Members 2019
Rakesh Sharma Clayton Tuimaka Ramendra Sharma Rajneel Prasad Shelvin Singh Mukesh Chand
Ratu Rauga Sala Ruci Avin Prasad Ajesh Chand Lekima Qio
17 DIWALI SPECIAL COVERAGE OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Spiritual Significance of Diwali

Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, falls
on the day of ‘Amavasyaa’, when the moon
does not rise and there is darkness all around.
Light, being symbol of hope and positive en-
ergy, indicates the victory of good over evil.
By spreading light in every corner of our
premises, we try to destroy the reign of dark-
ness, on the night of Diwali.
People decorate their premises with diyas,
electric bulbs and other decorative electric
lighting fixtures, to make their surroundings
filled with colorful light and to make it bright
and beautiful. Go through the following lines
to learn more about Diwali and its signifi-
cance. What Is Diwali Deepavali - the very
name of this festival reveals its meaning.
The festival is all about the lighting diyas.
Later the term ‘Deepawali’ became ‘Diwali’.
Deepawali or Diwali is also known as ‘the
festival of lights’, because on this day, people
illuminate their home and premises with diyas
and colorful lights. Celebrated usually in the
month of October or November, Diwali bears
significance in the Hindu culture as well as
among Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains.
The legends connected to the festival are
different for different religions. Importance of
Diwali Diwali is the Indian festival that brings
a series of festivals with it. One after another,
we get a chance to celebrate five ceremonious
occasions. Mrs Sangeeta Raju (left) with her mother Dhanlatchmi Reddy signifying the importance of lighting a diya during the festival of Diwali.
The people of all age groups and classes
and religious activities, such as worship of ‘Dhan Trayodashi’ or ‘Dhanteras’. After the to bless them with wealth and prosperity.
with equal zeal and enthusiasm celebrate Di-
Goddess Lakshmi, worship of Lord Ganesha, Dhanvantari Trayodashi the second day of Di- The fourth day of Diwali is devoted to Go-
wali throughout India. They put on new ap-
worship of Ma Kali, worship of Lord Chi- wali is ‘Narak Chaturdashi’, which is popular vardhan Pooja (worship of Lord Govardhan
parels and participate in the various activities
tragupta and worship of Govardhan Parvat. as ‘Chhoti Diwali’. Parvat). The fifth day of the Diwali is Bhai
that are related to Diwali celebrations.
The celebration of the five-day long fes- The third day of Diwali, which is also called Dooj, the time to honor the brother-sister re-
It is a festival of celebrations such as light-
tival, Diwali, begins on Aswayuja Bahula ‘Badi Diwali’ is the main day of celebrations lationship.
ings, crackers, cleanliness, colorful rangoli
Chaturdashi and concludes on Kartika Shud- of the festival of Diwali. People perform
making, social gatherings to exchange greet-
ha Vijaya. Lakshmi Pujan (worship of divine Goddess
ings and sharing sweets with your loved ones.
The first day of this festival begins with Lakshmi) on this day and offer prayers to her
Diwali is a festival filled with spiritualism
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Speech by Fiji Cancer Society Board Member Margaret Rounds during the
Bushell’s Fiji’s Biggest Morning Tea campaign held on September 25 in Nadi
Bushell’s Fiji’s Biggest Morning Tea (BFB- programs at corporate and community level. and men will understand that early detection is
MT) is not only a wonderful way to raise We conduct work place awareness and screen- crucial especially in the fight against cancer).
funds, but it also allows us to raise awareness ing programs where our services are brought Cancer is still the third leading cause of
with a good cup of tea. to your offices. deaths in Fiji and our lifestyle is one of the
Running on its 13th consecutive year, BFB- Show your employees that you care and contributing factors to this respect. Therefore,
MT is the longest running and biggest cancer sign up for our workplace screening. we must educate ourselves and make healthier
initiative in the country. During our outreach programs, we have ob- choices. In the words of Dr Ane, “Remember
Last year’s morning tea initiative raised a served an increase in the number of women everything in moderation”. Earlier this year,
grand total of $60,325 and this year we are and men who are willing to be tested and are UICC (Union for International Cancer Con-
anticipating a total of $80K. also eager to learn more about the signs and trol) launched its 3 year World Cancer Day
Morning Tea registration forms are avail- symptoms. The number of people diagnosed campaign titled, I am I will, this campaign
able and I would like to encourage you all to with cancer is with FCS every year. It is be- is a personal commitment in the fight against
register to host a morning tea and you can reg- cause of such increases that we need to be pre- cancer. Therefore, whoever you are remember
ister as a corporate or social group. pared well so that every patient known to us YOU have the power to reduce the impact for
Fiji Cancer Society has a total of 368 regis- receives the best care and support from FCS yourself, the people you love and for our na-
tered patients and this includes patients who and the Ministry respectively. Initiatives such tion as a whole.
are being cared for at home besides those who as BFBMT campaigns plays a crucial role in Ladies and gentleman, our sincere gratitude
are regularly required to attend clinics and re- cancer awareness, advocacy and patients care. for the tremendous support that has enabled
views at the hospitals. Despite all of this, we are still receiving cas- the Society to boost our services for those
Margaret Rounds delivering the speech at the This year’s focus is on increasing aware- es that are presented at a later stage and it is with Cancer and let’s make a personal com-
biggest morning tea event ness through delivery of effective outreach our hope that one day (sooner or later, men mitment to fight for a cancer free Fiji.
Business houses came out generously making their contribution to the charity box for the Fiji Cancer Society in the Motibhai Group organised Bushell’s Fiji’s Biggest Morning Tea campaign

Speech by Motibhai Group Bushells Fiji’s Biggest Morning Tea Operations

Coordinator Rangeeta Bali during the campaign in Nadi on September 25
The invited guests, members of media, patient care. lung cancer are becoming more common.
directors of Motibhai Group and fellow col- Cancer – a word we are scared to utter, an Some cancer risk factors, such as genetics
leagues. illness no one wishes for themselves or for and environment, are out of our control but re-
Thank you to each and every one of you for others. It is beyond imagination what people search shows that about 70% of lifetime risk
being here with us today. Your presence here go through when they are diagnosed with any of cancer is within an individual’s power to
is remarkable and stands strong to this initia- type of cancer. We all would have come across change including the diet. Avoiding cigarettes,
tive in support of Fiji Cancer Society. at-least one person or heard about someone limiting alcohol, reaching a healthy weight
Motibhai Group has been associated with who either is or was a victim of this deadly and regular exercise are some great steps for
the Fiji Cancer Society since 2006. Programs disease. preventing cancer.
such as Bushells Fiji’s Biggest Morning Tea Cancer is one of the four main non-commu- Fiji has better medical facilities compared
are part of our group’s corporate and social re- nicable diseases in Fiji and around the world. to years back and it is an opportunity for all
sponsibility and we do realise the importance It has become a global epidemic and affects Fijians to have regular check-ups and early
of our contribution towards economic devel- people of all ages. There were 17-million new detection that could help fight against cancer.
opment while improving the quality of society cases of cancer worldwide in 2018. Unfortu- Ladies and gentleman. Let us all join hands
at large. nately, cancer cases in Fiji have steadily in- and help the much needy people. With your
Every year, the group organisers Bushells creased over the past several years and it is generous contribution today, several people’s
Fiji’s Biggest Morning Tea and this year our now the third most common cause of death in life will be touched which will be remembered
Walu Bay office hosted it on June 19 and to- Fiji. Statistics reveal that there is mostly an in- not only today but for many years to come.
day being the second one at our Head office creasing incidence of breast, cervix and other Thank you and have a good day.
premises. The funds collected goes towards reproductive tract cancers in women. In men
increasing cancer awareness, advocacy and cancers such as prostate, liver, rectum and
Cancer survivor’s journey
Cancer survivor Pasikale Bale (1st left) reveals his painful journey during the biggest morning Transparent counting for all donations at the Motibhai head office in Nadi after the event
tea event. Photos: Sanjay Goundar
Zareena Bi options in India due to the lack of facilities here. spreading cancer and the actual surgery was in the third week.
“I received information from three Hospitals Miot, Appolo “The robotic operation was amazing as I could see the sur-
“I have deep feelings for cancer sufferers since I am one of and Medicare and decided on Medicare due to the information gery since the anesthetic was hip down and the surgery itself
them.” provided since their surgeries are carried out by robotic ma- took only an hour.”
While speaking at the Bushell’s Fiji’s Biggest Morning Tea chines invented by Doctor Kumar who is a Prostate Cancer He added that after the surgery the doctor advised him in the
event at Motibhai Head office in Nadi on September 25, Pasi- Specialist.” recovery room that his operation was very successful.
kale Bale shared his experience and advice as a cancer survi- Bale advised that he had lost a lot of weight and his family “I must thank the Medicare hospital in India for saving my
vor. was not very happy about his decision to get treated in India as life as they have the best medical treatment and patient service.
“I retired in 2004 as the Director General of Customs and it they were looking at herbal remedies and prayers but I stayed “I am 73 years old and they were initially reluctant to op-
was only in 2014 during a routine checkup that I was advised with my decision. erate but I am recovering well and I would recommend the
that I have signs of prostate cancer. “When I reached Medicare hospital in June this year the first cancer sufferers to look at options in India to receive the best
“Then in 2017 I had blockages in the urine area and had the week was all about blood tests, scans and x-rays which ended treatment.
first biopsy at the CWM Hospital in Suva and it was in early with drips. “I was advised by the hospital that the cost would be around
2019 that the situation became worse and I started looking at “In the second week I went through radiation to treat the $10,000USD but the total cost was around $7,500USD.”

20 DIWALI SWEET RECIPES OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Gulab Jamun Barfi

Ingredients: Ingredients:
1. 1 tin Condensed milk 1. 1 pkt milk powder

2. Elachi 1 tsp 2. elachi powder 1tsp
3. Jaifar 1/4 tsp 3. Jaifar powder 1/2 tsp
4. Self raising Flour 3 cups 4. Ghee 1/2 cup
5. Butter/Ghee 5. Liquid milk 1/2 cup
6. Sugar 2 cups 6. 3 cups sugar
7. Water 4 cups 7. water 1/1/2 cup
8. Oil to fry
9. Vanilla 1 drop Method:
1. In a bowl pour powdered milk, elachi, jaifar and ghee and mix well with hands.
Method: 2. Sprinkle liquid milk little by little and mix with a soft hand. Repeat this process. No
lumpss should be formed. If lumps form, you will need to sieve it.
1. Ground the elachi and jaifar, make it into powder. 3. Mix water and sugar ina a pot and boil till syrup is sticky.
2. Sieve the flour in a bowl. 4. Pour the syrup in the powdered milk mixture and mix well and spread this on a tray.
3. Melt the butter or ghee to be used and cool it. 5. Make the square marks to cut it into pieces when it is still soft because it will be hard to
4. Open the condensed milk can and pour the content in a clean empty bowl. cut when it is hard.
5. Add the powdered elachi, jaifar and vanilla to the condensed milk.
6. Add the melted ghee to the condensed milk.
7. Use a spoon to mix the ingredients added to condensed milk. Besan Ladoo
8. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and mix well. Repeat this process till the dough is stiff
enough to be kneaded. Ingredients:
9. Knead the dough well (you can also use a few drops of ghee if needed).
10. Pour sugar and water in a pan and boil it for 15 to 20 minutes over medium heat to make 1. ChannaBesan or Pea Besan (Gram Flour)
syrup (bubbles will form while boiling). 2. Sugar
11. Take small pieces of dough and make round long shaped gulabjamun with your hands 3. Food Color (Red and Green)
(approximately 1/2 cm wide and 3 cm long). 4. Elachee
12. Heat oil and fry the gulabjamun on medium heat till golden brown. 5. Jaifar
6. Oil/Ghee to fry
Peda 7. Powdered Milk
8. Water
Ingredients
Method:
1. Powdered Milk 500g
1. Pour the flour in a basin and add water to make a thick batter.
2. 1 tinned Condensed milk
2. If you want in different colors than pour the batter in 3 different basin and add a few drops
3. Powdered Elachi 1 tbsp
of food colour to each and mix well.
4. PowdredJaifar (nutmeg) 1/4 tsp
3. Heat Oil or ghee and Pour the batter in drops using a perforated spoon.
5. Icing Sugar 1/2 cup
4. Deep fry till light brown.
6. Ghee/Butter 2 tbsp
5. Break the bigger chunks into smaller pieces (You can lightly blend it).
6. Pour sugar in a pot and add water, boil this for approximately 15 minutes and make a 2 string
Method:
consistency syrup.
7. When the syrup is luck warm temperature, add powdered milk, powdered elachee and pow-
1. Pour Condensed Milk in a basin.
dered jaifar.
2. Add Nutmeg, Elachi and butter to condense milk and stirr well.
8. Pour this syrup mixture over the fried besan and make balls.
3. Add icing sugar and mix well again.
9. Serve.
4. Sprinkle milk powder and mix till you can make a hard dough.
5. Mix the dough well and make many small round doughs, the size of a coin.
6. Put it in a container and store in fridge.
7. Serve RASGULLA
Murku
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
1. Flour 1 packet powdered milk, ¾ cup self raising flour Elachi 2 tbsp , Jaifar 1 tbsp, Dahi/Yoghurt
2. Jeera 1/2 cup 2 tbsp Ghee, 3 tbsp Semolina/Suji, 3/4 Cup Liquid Milk , Oil to fry, 2 tbsp ghee (extra),
and steam it for 15 minutes.
3. Roasted Jeera Powder
3. When it’s steamed, cool it and put it in a Sugar 5cups, Water 4 cups
4. Oil
basin, pound it and sieve again.
5. Salt
4. Add Jeera, Jeera powder, salt, Chillies,
6. Chillies
garlic and mix well. Method :
7. Garlic
5. Add water and make dough. Pour the powdered milk, flour, suji, elachi & ghee in a bowl and mix well. Pour yoghurt and
8. Water
6. Stuff the dough in murku maker.
7. Heat oil and pour the dough through milk and make dough. (dough will be extra soft at this stage) Cover and keep dough aside for
Method:
murku maker in circular motion. half an hour for suji to rise and dough to become of right consistency. Make balls, use the (ex-
8. Fry this till light brown.
1. Sieve flour. tra) ghee in this step. In low heat fry the balls till brown. Pour water and sugar in a pot and boil
9. Ready to serve
2. Tie the sieved flour in a clean thin cloth to make syrup. Add the balls in the syrup. Store it in a cooler and serve cold..
A Happy Diwali & a Prosperous New Year to All

21 DIWALI SWEET RECIPES OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 15, 2019
CHOCOLATE COCONUT BALLS JALEBI Method:

- Mix together flour, yoghurt

- and cardamon in a dish.
Ingredients :
- Add enough water to make a batter.
Ingredients:
- Cover and set aside for 4 hours.- - Add vanilla and
• 1 packet (250g) of milk arrow
food colouring - to the batter, mix well.
root biscuits 1 and a 1/2 cup self raising flour
- Make a syrup by boiling water and sugar.
• 1/3 cup (40g) of cocoa powder 1 cup plain yoghurt
- Warm up ghee.
• 1/2 cup (45g) of desiccated coco 1 tblspn. vanilla essence
- Take a piping bag or a kitchen funnel
nut (plus a little extra for rolling 1 tspn. food colouring
- and fill mixture in. Keep finger over funnel/bag end
the alls in) 3 cardamon pods - crushed
to prevent dripping.
• 1 tin (395g) of condensed milk water for batter
- Release over hot ghee in spirals.
2 cups ghee for frying
- Cook both sides on medium heat.
Method
- Remove from ghee and transfer to warm syrup.
• Crush the biscuits and place into a mixing bowl Syrup:
- Let jalebies soak for a couple of minutes,
• Add cocoa and coconut, stir together then add condensed milk 2 cups water
- remove and serve.
• Take small amount of mixture and roll into a ball, then roll through 2 cups sugar
extra coconut
• Continue with the rest of the mixture, place the chocolate balls on a
plate and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Almond Seera
Ingredients (Serve 4-6)
SEIHNA
1 cup of coarse Flour Wheat
Ingredients : 1-1/2 cup of Blanched Almonds
1 teaspoon of Cardamom (Elaichi) Powder
10 taro leaves (washed) ¼ teaspoon of Crushed Saffron Strands
1/2 cup uradh dhal (soaked overnight) 1 tablespoon of Warm Milk
1/2 onion (optional) 8-10 blanched Almonds, finely chopped into slivers
Juice of 1 lime 1-1/4 cup of Allowrie 100% Pure NZ Ghee
3 chillies 3 cups of Water
3 cloves garlic 1 cup of Sugar
1 tspn. salt
water, estimate Preparation:
Method : 1. Dissolve the crushed Saffron in the warm milk and keep it aside for some time.
2. Now dry and make a powder of blanched almonds. Save 10 almonds for the purpose of garnishing.
- Grind dhal 3. Melt some ghee in a large and heavy pan.
- Add lime juice and salt 4. Add some flour to the ghee. Stir and fry the mixture for about 2-3 minutes.
- Make a paste of garlic, onion 5. Add some almond powder to the mixture and again stir and fry the mixture till it becomes golden and gives a
- and chillies and add to ground dhal nice aroma. The mixture should be stirred continuously.
- Add some water to make it moist, like a paste 6. Add some water and again stir and cook it.
- Smear dhal paste on the wrong side of a taro leaf. 7. Add some sugar to the mixture.
- Take another leaf, put paste on and place the second leaf on top of the 8. When the ghee starts to exude then add some cardamom and saffron to the mixture.
first one. Repeat spreading the paste on every single leaf until about 5 9. Now stir and place the prepared dish into the serving dish. Garnish with chopped almonds.
leaves are done
- Roll up tightly, plastering loose ends with the dhal paste
- Tie with a string and steam for about 30 to 40 minutes Masala Puri 5. Roll the puries into 3 inch circles.
6. Prick each puri with a fork in 3 to 4 places, this will
- Remove string, cut into 1/2 inch slices and deep fry in oil a couple of
minutes on each side or until slightly golden in colour. prevent the puries not to puff while frying.
Ingredients
7. Heat the oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
Note: Serve with any chutney. 8. The frying pan should have about 1 inch of oil. To
• 1/2 cup fine suji (semolina)
It can also be served without frying. check if the oil is ready, put a small piece of dough
• 1 tsp salt
Can be coated with rice flour and then fried. in the oil. The dough should make the oil sizzle and
• 1/2 tsp jeera seed
come up slowly.
• 1/2 tsp ajwain seed
9. Fry few puries at a time, make sure to place just
COCONUT ICE • 1/8 tsp hing
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
enough puries to cover the oil. Fry them until both
sides are a light golden-brown. Take them out over
• 2 Tbsp oil
Ingredients paper towel and repeat the process.
• 1/2 cup water
• Also need oil to fry
250g Sweetened Condensed Milk
250g Golden Icing Sugar (sifted)
Method
200g Desiccated Coconut
1. In a bowl mix all the dry ingredients all-purpose
flour, suji, Salt, jeera seeds, ajwain seeds, hing, and
Method
red chili flakes.
2. Add oil to the flour mix and rub with your fingers to
1. Mix together the condensed milk, icing sugar and desiccated coconut in
mix it well. Add the water little at a time, making into
a large bowl.
a firm dough.
2. Break small pieces of the dough and cut into square shapes.
3. Cover the dough and set aside for about 10 minutes
3. Dust with desiccated coconut.
or more.
4. These will keep for up to a month at least, if stored in an airtight con-
4. Divide the dough into about 40 equal parts, and roll
tainer.
them between your palms.
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Rangoli tradition of Diwali

Rangoli is an art form, originating in the Indian subconti-
nent, in which patterns are created on the floor or the ground
using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or
flower petals. It is usually made during Diwali or Tihar, Onam,
Pongal and other Hindu festivals in the Indian subcontinent.
Designs are passed from one generation to the next, keeping
both the art form and the tradition alive.
The purpose of rangoli is decoration, and it is thought to
bring good luck. Design depictions may also vary as they re-
flect traditions, folklore, and practices that are unique to each
area. It is traditionally done by girls or women. Generally, this
practice is showcased during occasions such as festivals, aus-
picious observances, marriage celebrations and other similar
milestones and gatherings. In Nepal, Colorful rangoli are made
from dyes and are lit up at night outside peoples homes and
businesses.
Rangoli designs can be simple geometric shapes, deity im-
pressions, or flower and petal shapes (appropriate for the given
celebrations), but they can also be very elaborate designs craft-
ed by numerous people. The base material is usually dry or wet
powdered rice or dry flour, to which sindoor (vermilion), haldi
(turmeric) and other natural colours can be added. Chemical
colors are a modern variation. Other materials include colored
sand, red brick powder and even flowers and petals, as in the
case of flower Rangolis.
Rangoli’s most important element is Utswdhermita. These
are auspicious symbols that have a central role in the design.
The design for generations are passed on as they are made –
and is required to make these symbols. Traditionally, each new
generation learns the art and thus a family keeps the tradition
intact. Some major symbols used in Rangoli are the lotus flow-
er, its leaves, mango, Tue vase, fish, different kind of birds
like parrots, swans, peacocks, and human figures and foliage. Two-year-old baby Anaya also aided her family with the Rangoli designing during Diwali last year. Photo: Zareena Bi
Oftentimes Rangoli is made on special occasions like Diwa-
li. Some special patterns for Diwali Rangoli are the Diya also The third important element is the background. Rangoli use in a square, hexagon or circle depending on region and person-
called Deep, Ganesha, Lakshmi, flowers or birds of India. the background of a clear floor or wall or Llype is used. Ran- al preference. Ramifying that initially-simple pattern creates
The second key element is using the materials used to make goli can be made in a yard in the middle, corners, or as a bell is what is often an intricate and beautiful design. Motifs from
the rangoli. The materials used are easily found everywhere. created around. There are two primary ways to make a Rango- nature (leaves, petals, feathers) and geometric patterns are
Therefore, this art is prevalent in all homes, rich or poor. Nor- li, dry and wet, referring to the materials used to create the out- common. Less common but by no means rare are representa-
mally the major ingredients used to make rangoli are – Pise line and (if desired) fill that outline with colour. Using a white tional forms (like a peacock, icon or landscape). “Readymade
rice solution, the dried powder made from the leaves color, material like chalk, sand, paint or flour, the artist marks a cen- Rangoli” patterns, often as stencils or stickers, are becoming
charcoal, burned soil was, wood sawdust, etc.. tre-point on the ground and cardinal points around it, usually common, making it easier to create detailed or precise designs.

Legends of Deepawali
Every festival in India is steeped deep in history and the festival of Diwali is no exception.
The celebration of Diwali can be traced back to ancient India when it was an important har-
vesting season. As the religion developed, various mythological stories and explanations were
attributed to this festival to give it religious validation. There are different legends associated
with Diwali, which vary from region to region in India. Different religious groups have different
reasons to celebrate the festival.
Incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi
On the auspicious new moon day, which is ‘Amavasyaa’ of the Hindi month of Kartik, the
Goddess of wealth and prosperity - Lakshmi was incarnated. She appeared during the churning
of the ocean, which is known as ‘Samudra Manthan’, by the demons on one side and ‘Devataas’
(Gods) on the other side. Therefore, the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the Lakshmi Pujan, on
the day of Diwali, became a tradition.
Return of Shri Ram to Ayodhyaa
The most famous legend behind the celebrations of Diwali is about the prince of Ayodhya
Nagri - Lord Shri Ram. The king of Lanka, Ravana, kidnapped Ram’s wife - Sita from the
jungle, where they were staying as per the instructions of King Dashratha, father of Lord Ram.
In order to freed Sita from Ravana’s custody, Ram attacked him. This was followed by a war,
in which, Ram defeated Ravan and released Sita from his custody. On the arrival of Lord Ram
along with his wife Sita, people of Ayodhya decorated their homes as well as the city of Ayo-
dhyaa by lighting tiny diyas all over, in order to welcome their beloved prince Shri Ram and
Devi Sita.
Lord Krishna Destroyed Demon Narakasur
One famous story behind the celebrations of Diwali is about the demon king Narakasur, who
was ruler of Pragjyotishpur, a province to the South of Nepal. After acquiring victory over Lord
Indra during a war, Narakasur snatched away the magnificent earrings of Mother Goddess Aditi,
who was not only the ruler of Suraloka, but also a relative of Lord Krishna’s wife - Satyabhama.
Narakasur also imprisoned sixteen thousand daughters of Gods and saints in his harem. With
the support of Lord Krishna, Satyabhama defeated Narakasur, released all the women from his
harem and restored the magnificent earrings of Mother Goddess Aditi.
The Return of the Pandavas
The great Hindu epic ‘Mahabharata’ has another interesting story related to the ‘Kartik Ama-
vasyaa’. According to the story, ‘the Pandavas’, the five brothers Yudhishthhira, Bhima, Arjuna,
Nakula and Sahdeva, were sentenced to thirteen years exile as a result of their defeat against
‘the Kauravas’ - Duryodhana and his ninety nine brothers, at the game of dice. Therefore, the
Pandavas spent thirteen years in the jungles and returned to their kingdom on the day of ‘Kartik
Amavasyaa’. On their return, the people of their kingdom welcomed the Pandavas by celebrat-
ing the event by lighting the earthen lamps all over in their city.
Coronation of King Vikramaditya
Another legend or story about Diwali celebrations relates to one of the greatest Hindu King
- Vikramaditya. It was the day when he was coroneted and the people celebrated this event by Fiji Girmit Council Cultural Centre students performing a cultural dance during the Diwali
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Professor Sushila Chang

Makes History and Becomes the First Female Vice-Chancellor in Fiji
times even to greater heights then they had achieved. They saw
potential and supported growth. They were true leaders who had
no vested interest except the good of the organization. I have
learnt a lot from these few.
3. What are your views on women empowerment in the Asia

Pacific? What more could be done in this regard.
I think it varies from country to country. Some countries are

doing it better than others especially those who value meritoc-
racy. More can be done of course as always. Awareness at an
early age of equity and gender equality is necessary. This could
start in primary schools when children are at the formative age.
Teachers and parents play an important role. If we start early
there will be no biasness at the workplace, I believe.
Professor Sushila Chang
Professor Sushila Chang made history when she became the first I have noticed that women do suffer at times from the Imposter
female Vice-Chancellor of not only The University of Fiji but also Syndrome. To combat this,we could have programmes for all
the country. staff and, also special ones for women, especially those who
need to be supported and shown the ropes. I have initiated and
Professor Chang comes from a family of seven siblings and had a led many of these programmes in my previous lives at other
humble beginning to life. She stated that her mother was her inspira- Universities and the outcomes have been remarkable. There have
tion growing up. been more women in leadership roles and successful in the roles.
There have been more early career women staff who now con-
“Even though she had no education she encouraged all of us to sider and aspire to be a leader in their discipline or field or
study hard as that was the only way she knew for us to get out of organisation. I am very pleased with the outcomes and I hope
poverty and have decent lives. My mother also especially encour- that I can help initiate more of these. An experienced mentor is
aged the three girls in the family to push to the maximum. I think in useful and valuable to all staff and perhaps more so to women
a way she was living vicariously through us and I am very thankful who are generally less open in a group or team.
for that.”
I never had a mentor but I am a mentor to 5 aspiring leaders and
1. Please give us a brief background of yourself growing up and I believe that they have found this relationship very useful.
the struggles that you had faced to be at the position you are
now. 4. What is your advice to young women who want to break
the 'glass ceiling' and have a successful career?
My siblings and I depended on scholarships for our studies. I had
scholarships for both my undergraduate degree as well as postgradu- The glass ceiling cannot be broken if one is passive. You have to
ate. I did my PhD in France and it was an eye opener as I had to be work hard and for sustainability have the qualities for it such as
proficient in another language- French. This gave me the courage to competence, vision, Emotional Quotient, integrity and others.
undertake challenges even when they are daunting, enjoy new Opportunities for growth and leadership unfortunately do not
cultures, the people and experiences and more importantly to drop from the sky. One should also be proactive and resourceful.
integrate and make many outstanding friends who are still very I would suggest that one should seize the opportunity when it
close to me and, enjoy it all. I loved it. I have been blessed to be comes, if they can. Or create the opportunity or step
able to live and work in different countries- Malaysia, Singapore, in/volunteer/ respond when the opportunity arises. Keep an open
France, United Kingdom, Australia and now Fiji and it has been mind and be positive.People like to be around positive, enthusi-
very empowering, and enjoyable. I have learnt so much from the astic people and your bosses are possibly the same. If I may add
people I have worked with and met during these times. do not expect returns, otherwise you will be disappointed every
day. It will come and when it comes it is a ray of sunshine to
2. What are some of the highlights of breaking the 'glass ceil- boost you to another level. I also think a woman being successful
ing'? at work is complemented by personal and home life. When I am
happy at home I am happy at work and vice versa. So try to have
I believe that human beings are mostly the same in their needs. a balance. Enjoy your work, your friends, family, take breaks
Breaking the ' glass ceiling' is not rocket science and can happen when needed, do things you like when not at work and do not
when there is good leadership, when meritocracy is exercised and take oneself too seriously. Laughter is good as is camaraderie
good work, leadership, teamwork , humility, honesty and integrity and having good rapport with the people one works with is good.
is respected and valued.
It is good to start thinking of how we can all be leaders in what-
I was appointed Head of Faculty/School when I was very young and ever we do. For those with the skills they should then be devel-
since then I have moved on to different roles. I had a couple of oped accordingly and organisations should have platforms and
bosses who believed in empowering and developing staff, some opportunities available.


Diwali Pooja Vidhi

Diwali Message from Mr
Kailash Pillay
Diwali is a great festival of light that brings eternal blessings, for- • Ghee 1 cup
tune and mammoth prosperity at home. During this auspicious festi- • Honey 2 spoon National Scouts HQ
val, Diwali Puja is performed to please Goddess Lakshmi and Lord
Ganesha. Innumerable rituals, customs and traditions are aligned
• Sugar 1 cup
• Paper roll
Commissioner
with this sacred festival of Hindus. However, simple method of per- • Ganesha Idol (National Coordinator -
forming Diwali Pooja has been given here in detail. Know Diwa- • Mahalakshmi Idol or picture
li Pooja Vidhi in detail and make your Diwali divine and special. • Lakshmi coins Messengers Of Peace Fiji)
Find what Pooja items are needed, what holy Mantras are chanted • 5 Coins
and which traditions are followed to delight the Goddess of wealth • Few spoons
Lakshmi and Lord of fortune Ganesha. It is true that consulting any • Few paper plates
sagacious Pandit to perform your Diwali Pooja is quite a matter • Cotton wicks to light lamp
of paying money. So, how about performing Diwali Pooja by your • Betel nuts 1 packet
own correctly? Indeed, the available Diwali Poojan Vidhi is not • Betel leaves
complicated, in fact, it’ll be very simple to perform. Festival of Di- • Red or white cloth (towel or blouse piece)
wali comes once in a year. It is the major and auspicious occasion • Home cooked Prasadam
that offers you an opportunity to be millionaire by obtaining grace • Sweets
of the Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. Perform Pooja with accurate • Banana 1 dozen
Diwali Pooja Vidhi given here and get a chance to obtain immense Guidelines to be followed during Diwali Poojan
blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. • Purification of soul and body is must before performing any Pooja,
Diwali Pooja Items so first bath and wear new clothes, and do Namaskar to your par- On behalf of the National Scouts Headquarters
For performing a simple Lakshmi Pooja during the occasion of ents, Guru or their picture and the National Messengers of Peace Team, I
Diwali, the following Pooja items are used. The given items are • Collect all Diwali Pooja items at your shrine place where you’ll wish the readers of this City Star Newspaper
easily available in any local grocery stores. Use these Pooja items perform Diwali Poojan 2019 Diwali Edition an idyllic reading and also
to perform Diwali pooja flawlessly. • While performing Diwali Pooja, facing should be toward east di- wish all the readers a very HAPPY DEEPAWA-
Following is the list of Diwali Pujan Samagri: rection LI. Likewise, we would like to spread some
• Kumkum Powder 1 spoon • Place Peetham in front of you and spread red cloth or unused small more PEACE to you all through CITY STAR
• Turmeric Haldi 1 spoon towel on top. NEWSPAPER and also would like to make a
• Chandan Powder 1 spoon • Place Goddess Lakshmi’s picture on top of the red cloth. humble plea to you all - Let’s spread PEACE by
• Agarbatti / Dhoopsticks 4 aggarbatti sticks • Put oil lamps on both side. just smiling at each other.
• Flowers • Put incense sticks on the right hand side of the picture. Messengers of Peace Initiative has given a dy-
• Bell • Prepare a plate with Kumkum, Chandan, turmeric power, coins, namic perspective in Fijian Scouting from the
• Camphor Dhoop Patra betel nuts and leaves last few years and there is more prophecies to
• Oil lamp (if available) • Place banana on side. Place Prasad on side be discovered in the near future. As such, we
• Kalash • Take 1 cup of raw rice, mix couple of pinches of turmeric powder. encourage you keep spreading peace with your
• Ghee Lamp Mix it really well and sprinkle couple of water drops and mix it good deeds and actions in our beloved country.
• Panchpatra Achman again. This is called Akshata We are proud to be messengers of peace as we
• Puja Plate • Place flowers on your right hand side and put Akshata (prepared have created an impact in the society with var-
• Camphor 1 pkt above) in the same plate Keep water filled Kalasha ready to your ious Peace Projects so far. Finally, I wish all a
• Peetham (optional) left Peaceful and Enjoyable Diwali. Please do assist
• Raw Rice 1 cup • Place Panchapatram or a cup filled with water and spoon in your and aid the needy and the underprivileged soci-
• Milk 1 cup front. Place paper napkins on side Keep Ganesha idol, Lakshmi idol ety of Fiji.
• Curd 1 cup and Lakshmi coins right in front of the picture
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29 IN MEMORIAM OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Late Mrs Shyma Wati

Janki Goundar
Late Nadesa (Sada Signwriter) Born: 21/07/1946 Deeply missed this Deepawali by
Died: 20/06/2002 husband Ashok Kumar, sons Raynil and
Sadly missed this Diwali by wife Puspha
Wati, sons Ganesh, Nitesh, Sanjesh, Jainesh, Saynil Kumar, only daughter Sangeeta,
Wife of Mr Gursamy Goundar daughter-in-law Kavita Kumar and only
daughter in law Sandhya and grandchildren
Sadly missed this Deepawali by son grandson Arush Kumar. Your presence
Gaurav, Darshil and Shronit. We pray to the
Vineet Goundar, Daughter –in- law Ra- will be always missed in our family and
almighty to give eternal freedom to our be-
chael, grandson’s Raynal and Rahil we pray for your soul to always rest in
loved father
peace.
Born: 28/08/1955 Born: 08/08/1984

Born: 01/11/1982
Called to Eternal Rest: 20/07/2005 Called to Eternal Rest: 09/05/2010
Called to Eternal Rest: 02/04/1992
In loving memory of Mr. Prem Singh of In loving memory of Mr. Pranil Prakash
In loving memory of Miss Ashika Devi
Vitogo, Lautoka, son of Late Mr. and Mrs. Singh, son of Late Mr. Prem Singh of Vi-
Singh, daughter of Late Mr. Prem Singh of
Bhagwati Singh. togo, Lautoka.
Vitogo, Lautoka.
Sadly missed during this Diwali by wife Sadly missed during this Diwali by mom
Sadly missed this Diwali by mom Geeta,
Geeta, son Ranil Singh and daughter Arti Geeta, Brother Ranil Singh and Sister Arti
Brother Ranil Singh and Sister Arti Singh.
Singh. Singh.
We miss you.
We miss you. We miss you.
May your Soul Rest in Peace.
May your Soul Rest in Peace. May your Soul Rest in Peace.
Late Mr Narayan Nagaiya

& Mrs Latchmamma
Sadly missed this Diwali by Eldest son Vijay Gounder,

Daughter –in-law Roselyn Gounder, daughter Saloch-
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Goundar, daughter-in-law Ashika and grandchildren It has been four-years since you left Diwali by Parents Mr & Mrs Sada
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USP Lautoka wins 7s title
USP Lautoka Campus winning 7s rugby team with Campus Director Dr Pramila Devi
Maika Kasami
Luke Davui and Sailosi Qauqau inspired the University of the South Pacific Lautoka Campus
7s team to win the Sevens Rugby title in the 2019 Inter Tertiary Competition.
Davui is a Yasawa Rugby Union rep while Qauqau represents the Vuda Blues club team.
Twelve different teams participated in this year’s sevens tournament which included three
USP teams from Lautoka, Labasa and Laucala campus.
After an unbeaten run in the pool stages where they won five matches, USP Lautoka went on
to defeat Fiji National University Labasa campus sevens team in the semi-final.
The final was an all-western affair with USP Lautoka meeting FNU Natabua Campus.
USP Lautoka proved far more superior for FNU Natabua Campus team winning 12-7.
Team Manager Samuela Saukuru informed that all members of the winning team are current
students of the USP Lautoka Campus.
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pate in the Inter Tertiaries Rugby Competition.
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“It wasn’t an easy feat for us as we faced player shortage issues and had to bring in players
from our fifteens team,” Saukuru revealed.
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Arya Samaj celebrates win

Maika Kasami
The Lautoka Arya Samaj Primary School soccer team cel-

ebrated its back to back Inter-Primary soccer tournament vic-
tory on October 4 and the players were reminded to remain
humble and maintain discipline in whatever they do.
Chief guest Anup Prasad, the managing director of Nups In-
vestments assured the players and the school of his continued
support towards the school’s soccer team.
He thanked the players and the team management for their
hard work in successfully defending their title.
“You players have become role models for all the students
of the school, your peers and the community Your parents are
proud of you and we need to give them all the support we can
for them to live up to their high status,” Prasad said.
Prasad encouraged the players to follow the path of won-
der boy Roy Krishna who is now Fiji’s highest paid footballer
earning millions of dollars plying his trade in India.
“Just think about Roy Krishna. He was just like you. He
signed a contract with ATK club for a value of $1.2million
Fijian dollars plus bonuses and other packages. He must be
earning more than $28,000 a week.”
LASPS remained unbeaten in five matches to claim the Drua
division title at Nadovu Park on July 11.
The Drua division comprised of eight teams namely Dra-
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Memorial, Viseisei Primary, Lautoka Ahmadiyya, Lautoka
Zhong Hua and Vuda District.
The victorious players received trophies and certificates for
their gallant effort and were treated to a delicious lunch.
Guest speaker Dennis Singh challenged the players to al-
ways play with pride and commitment while playing for the Drua division category winners Lautoka Arya Samaj Primary School soccer team being showered with prizes during the
school team. celebrations on October 4. Photo- Sanjay Goundar.
“You players will be our future Lautoka FC players. This is
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Fiji 7s to defend World Series title

Maika Kasami
The Fiji Airways Fiji 7s team will be kick-off its defence

of the HSBC World Sevens Series title at the Dubai 7s on 5-7
December.
The 2019–20 World Rugby Sevens Series will be the 21st
annual series of rugby sevens tournaments for national men’s
rugby sevens teams since its inception by World Rugby in the
1999–2000 season.
A total of ten-tournaments will be played over a course of
six-months in ten different stops around the world.
With the win last season, Fiji 7s coach Gareth Baber’s name
also goes into the history books along with the likes of the late
Ratu Kitione Vesikula, Waisale Serevi and Benjamin Ryan as
one of the most successful coach.
Under Baber’s leadership, the national side won three-Hong
Kong 7s (five-in-a-row), recorded back to back wins in the
series (London and Paris 2019) and recording his first world
sevens series title and Fiji’s fourth overall.
During the 2018/2019 season, the Welsh man steered the
side to win five titles- Cape Town, Hamilton, Hong Kong, Lon-
don and Paris.
The national side accumulated a total of 186 points to finish
top ahead of fierce rival USA (177), New Zealand (162) and
South Africa (148).
Fiji’s lowest finish were recorded in Dubai and USA where
they ended with 13 and 12 points respectively.
Only the top four teams listed shared the spoils last season.
USA set a new bench mark reaching the first four tourna-
ment finals to unfortunately finish as runners-up in all, how-
ever managed to claim their own tournament in Los Angeles.
12-time series champs NZ won two-tournaments last season
in Dubai and Sydney, while the Blitzboks scooped their titles
in Vancouver and Singapore.
2019/2020 HSBC World Sevens Series schedule:
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January 2020- Hamilton 7s January 25-26, Sydney 7s Febru-
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March 7-8; Hong Kong 7s 3-5 April, Singapore 7s 11-12 April;
London 7s 23-24 May, Paris 7s 30-31 May. Fiji 7s playmaker Jerry Tuwai welcomed back home at the conclusion of the 2018/2019 HSBC World Sevens Series. The nippy
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Fiji U23 falls short

Maika Kasami
The Vodafone Fiji Under 23 side fell short in their quest of a

second successive qualification to next year’s Tokyo Summer
Olympic Games.
Instead New Zealand, who failed in their attempt in 2015 in
Papua New Guinea sailed through showing no mercy against
its island opponents to book a spot.
The Fiji side coached by Marika Rodu were bundled out in
the semi-finals by the Kiwi (1-6) before also going down to
Vanuatu in the third and fourth place playoffs, the second time
the side lost to the latter side in the OFC Men’s Olympic Qual-
ifier at Lautoka’s Churchill Park.
NZ coach Des Buckingham applauded the clinical display
against the Solomon Islands in the 5-0 win in the final.
“Solomons are a good team and they have changed a few
things, and for us to stick to our game plan, we wanted to get
better in every game and that final was, just said to the boys
that that final was the perfect game,” the New Zealand coach
said.
“The way we have come to islands and play football against
a very good Solomon’s team and to win a final 5-nil and put
New Zealand into the Olympics for only the third time in his-
tory is a huge achievement for this group.
“I can’t quite put it into words, it’s an unbelievable feeling
right now, it’s very emotional but I’m very pleased and proud
for the playing group, and not just the 20 that we are here but
the 70 or 80 that have been part of this journey and will con-
tinue to be part of it over the next eight or nine months,” added
Buckingham
Meanwhile Fiji coach Marika Rodu was frustrated with his
side’s inability to make amends for their defeat to the same
opposition during the group stages.
“Yeah definitely disappointed, we made the same mistake
again, we gave away the goal in the first game and again it was
our mistake to gift them a goal inside our box,” he lamented.
“I think we could have managed that scenario better, but
that’s football, mistakes will be made and the boys will go back Fiji U23 captain Kishan Sami (left) challenges a New Zealand player as Sekove Finau (middle) looks on during the OFC Mens
and reflect on their performance,” Rodu added. Olympic qualifier semi-final at Churchill Park on October 2. Photo: Sanjay Goundar.
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Drudru bring smiles to Blues camp

Maika Kasami Flying Fijians
Lautoka may have failed to defend its
2019 Courts IDC title but striker Sam-
have grown: Leo
uela Drudru offered something for the Maika Kasami
Blues to boast about winning the gold-
en boot award in the Vodafone Premier The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians have grown as a team and
League. should be playing in top elite competitions around the world says
The golden boot award was present- former Samoa international and director of the Pacific Rugby
ed to Drudru during the Fiji FA Awards Player Welfare Dan Leo.
night held in Nadi on October 11. Leo said Fiji must play in either the Rugby Championship or
Drudru scored 12-goals this season in the Six Nations following their performance at the 2019 Rugby
fourteen matches. However he was not World Cup.
at his usual best during the IDC with no He said on Twitter: “Result aside, I think everyone agrees that
goals scored, sitting out a match for a Fiji have outgrown the Pacific Nations Cup.”
second bookable offence in the opener The national side narrowly lost to Wales 29-17 in Oita; finish-
against Labasa. ing their campaign with a pulsating game that was remarkably
The Nadarivatu native remained ada- even. They also matched Australia in the first game of the tour-
mant to continue with his goal scoring nament, and were leading at halftime, despite eventually losing.
prowess next season. A calamitous loss to Uruguay, where they made twelves chang-
And also Lautoka FC walked away- es from the fixture against the Wallabies four days prior, has
with $6000 for finishing second in the perhaps tarnished their performance at the RWC on paper, but
VPL behind league winners Ba. in reality, it is clear that they are well-matched against the likes
The Men in Black who bowed out in of RWC contenders Wales and Australia, who both put out full
the IDC semis to Suva pursed on the strength sides.
$18,000 first prize-money plus trophy “As World Rugby seeks to grow and develop rugby in tier two
and an extra $1000 as losing semi-fi- Vodafone Premier League golden boot winner Lautoka FC striker Samuela Drud- nations, Fiji simply have to be playing against the best regular-
nalists. ru (left) and Lami striker Taniela Rakariva the VPL senior division golden boot ly. The plan to introduce a Nations Championship would have
Meanwhile, Lami striker Taniela winner. Photo: Waisea Nasokia/Fiji SUN. indeed benefited Fiji, but was scrapped by World Rugby as it
Rakariva for the second consecutive would have left many other tier two nations stranded,” Leo said.
season won the senior division golden give me good offer I will take it.” league 2019-western zone winner “But of the teams outside the Rugby Championship and the
boot award. Fiji FA also presented personated (Tavua U16), Vodafone U16 youth Six Nations, Japan and Fiji have made a compelling case to be
The Lomaloma, Seaqaqa native awards to Fiji FA Legends players/ league 2019- southern zone runner included in one of these two competitions. Less than a year ago
scored a total of 18-goals this season, referees: Ivor Evans, Former national up (Rewa U16), Vodafone U16 youth they beat France in Paris, which is only further evidence that they
four-more than he scored last season. player; Suresh Behari, Former FIFA league 2019-southern zone winner can match and beat the top nations.”
Rakariva wishes to join the elite referee; Intiaz shah, Former FIFA ref- (Navua U16), Vodafone U16 youth Leo followed up by saying “over to you World Rugby,” as
league and has received offers from eree; Prakash Chandra, Former Fiji FA league 2019- Northern zone runner up while it logistically may prove troublesome to accommodate
Navua and Suva for the 2020 season. Referee Mohammed Shameem, Former (Labasa U16), Vodafone U16 youth these teams, this RWC has shown that something must be done
“I feel good to win the award back to FIFA referee. league 2019-Northern zone winner for the expansion of the game. While one win from three is not
back,” he said. Other results: Vodafone U16 Youth (Seaqaqa U16), flattering, Fiji have shown what they are capable of in 2019 and
“I want to join the big league. Navua League 2019-western zone runner up Leo is right to point out that with consistent competition against
and Suva has approached me, if they (Lautoka U16), Vodafone U16 youth tier one opposition they could be “unstoppable” in 2023.
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The Lautoka Golf Club is preparing to host two-major tournaments
in the coming weeks.
First up will be the Club Championship which will be a one day-
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According to LGC chairman of trustees Raymond Singh, they have
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10 Marine Drive, P O Box 3317, Lautoka Fiji more exciting and competitive.
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“We will soon advertise the exact dates for the Lautoka Open which
will be an 18-hole tournament this year.”
Singh said they are expecting more than 100-golfers again this year
to battle for supremacy for the Lautoka Open title.
Fiji’s top amateur golfer Nadi’s Abid Hussein will be gunning to suc-
cessfully retain the Lautoka Open title at the Golf Links course.
Bussmann Fuses Reddy ends winless drought

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Maika Kasami
Former Nadi Open champion Bobby Reddy returned to the victory

podium claiming the Trustees sponsored tournament at the Lautoka
Golf Club.
MARECHAL Reddy scooped the A-grade title ahead of second placed Lawrence
Naidu and Ashish Kumar.
CLIPSAL PDL SPRECHER Naidu, the former Tavua and Lautoka soccer rep edged former Va-
& SCHUH tukoula Open champ Kumar on a count-back.
In the B-grade former Lautoka and Fiji FA referee Davendra Muda-
liar was third on a nett 68, Anil Kumar finished second on nett 67 while
veteran golfer Gaffar Ali scored nett 66 to win the B-grade.
Daniel Raj was third in the C-grade followed by Eliki Takiveikata in
ALLEN second and Sanjay Raj walking with the C-grade title on nett 66.
BRADLEY Lone resident professional school teacher Roneel Prakash also strut-
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Labasa wins 2019 IDC title
38 OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Maika Kasami
Labasa marched on undefeated at the Courts Inter-District

Championship to win their fifth title at Prince Charles Park in
Nadi on October 13.
The Babasiga Lions won back the IDC title they had clinched
back in 2015 while this was the first time they had won the
IDC in Nadi.
And also the northerners recorded back to back wins in a
tournament this year after also claiming the INKK Mobile
BOG in Lautoka.
Solomon Islands striker Dennis Ifuanoa, who had not fea-
tured prominently in the tournament, but came on as a substi-
tute was the hero for the side.
His goal, a minute into the first half of extra spell shocked
the Suva team and goalkeeper Emori Ragata as this sent the
Labasa bench and fans into a frenzy.
The IDC had experienced some drizzle before the tourna-
ment kicked-off on Match Day 1 and before the final the heav-
ens opened up signalling the title was going to sail across the
waters to Vanua Levu.
After playing on a firmer footing for four-days, both teams
were now tested on slippery conditions.
Easy scoring chances were missed at either end as water
puddles on the field denied goals being scored.
After creating numerous chances with the best falling to Su-
va’s Christopher Wasasala, both teams headed for the sheds at
the break locked nil-all. The Labasa soccer team have been crowned the 2019 Courts IDC winners beating Suva 1-0 in the final at Prince Charles Park
Fatigue crept into both teams as coaches Kamal Swamy for in Nadi. The side became the first recipient of the new $25,000 first prize-money. Photo: Maika Kasami.
Suva and Ronil Lal of Labasa sent in replacements in the sec-
defended their Courts IDC senior division title defeating Na- each. Premier division semi-finalists Nadi and Ba took home
ond half as the five-day long tournament took its toll on the
droga 1-0. Despite missing a penalty earlier in the game, the $1000 each.
players.
southerners regrouped to sneak in the winner eight minutes Labasa: Akuila Mateisuva (Captain), Lino Iliesa, Sitiveni
The scored remained locked scoreless until the end of nor-
from full-time. Alfred Tahir Ali scored the lone goal in the Rakai, Ilisoni Logaivou, Siotame Kubu, Ashnil Raju, Akeimi
mal time.
82nd minute to separate the two-teams and reward Navua Ralulu, Ravinesh Karan Singh, Lekima Gonerau, Atonio Tui-
And then Ifuanoa struck his golden goal to hand the Lions
$7500 first prize-money and the senior division IDC trophy. vuna, Taniela Waqa.
$25,000, gold medals plus the Lloyd Farebrother IDC trophy.
The side were earlier rewarded with $6000 for winning the Suva: Simione Tamanisau, Michael Boso, Nickel Chand,
Labasa and Suva were playing in an IDC final after 25-years.
Vodafone Senior League. Nadroga took home $2500. The Gagame Feni, Jacky Ruben, Iosefo Verevou (Captain), Chris-
The first time they met was in 1994 at the National Stadium in
two-losing semi-finalists Savusavu and Lami settled for $500 topher Wasasala, Sairusi Nalaubu, Waisake Navunigasau,
which the Lions had won 1-0. Meanwhile, Navua successfully
Filipe Baravilala, Laisenia Naioko.
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