Massive hit, rubbish
Fiji Babaas win in style
THE 2024 McDonald’s Fiji’s Coral Coast was a massive hit, thanks to Jay Whyte and his industrious team.
A huge crowd, a fun festival like atmosphere, classic, entertaining, and thrilling rugby, big hits, the razzle and dazzle and the best from the fans and visiting 7s stars characterised the three-day 7s tournament at Lawaqa Park.
To top it up, Ben Gollings and the Fiji Babas put aside the 7-14 earlier loss to Saunaka to turn the tables on the team that played with pride and passion, and the likes of Vatemo Ravouvou, Akuila Momo, who was named the player of the final, and Petero Ratumaitavuki, who was the tournament’s top try scorer, stole the show, and won hearts.
I would have loved Momo and Petero to be in the team for the Perth 7s. Nonetheless, I’m hopeful that the team selected, including new find Ropate Rere, will dominate, and show tenacity, skills, determination, and commitment to end our 14-tournament winless streak on the HSBC SVNS WRSS circuit.
The Coral Coast 7s tournament fired up the Western Division and despite the wet weather fans had a wonderful time. Hearty thanks to the tournament’s organisers, the visiting teams, and prominent names that spiced up the competition!
RAJNESH ISHWAR LINGAM Balgovind Rd, Nadawa, Nasinu
Law of karma
LAW of physics states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. The Hindu belief of law of karma is based on similar premise that one goes through several births depending on one’s karma until that person attains “moksha” or “nirvana” – a state of liberation, purity and peace. It is for this reason Hindus consider their deities and mountains, rivers, trees, stones etc as sacred and are asked to preserve the environment. Modern living has made us greedy and exploitative.
Hinduism allows debates, discussions and reforms, but the core values always remain the same. It is for this reason Hinduism is the only surviving religion of an ancient people.
The actions of former attorney-general should not be equated with the law of karma. His actions merely denote staying relevant and significant. RAKESH CHAND SHARMA
Nadi
Littering concern
CONTROLLING littering seems to be a challenge for the authorities concerned as the condition on the ground reveals.
Everywhere you go there’s this unsightly littering and disrespect for our environment. The majority of this litter, aside from empty beer and soft drink bottles and cans, is the packaging from fast food outlets and empty cigarette packets and buds.
The municipality doesn’t care to take a walk around the town with the view of stopping it from happening in the first place and taking those caught to task. I am sorry to say that Nadi Town, which is regarded as a tourist destination, is getting worse day by day in terms of cleanness and general upkeep.
Unfortunately, no one seems to care. Most people who litter probably wouldn’t dream of doing that in their own homes and on their properties.
Their attitude and sense of responsibility take a U-turn when they are out and about in public places. How come? We should all act responsibly and treat our environment with respect because we all share it. Keep your litter with you until you can dispose of it in a bin or at home. Please don’t throw it on the ground.
SURESH CHAND
Nadi