Name, mission and Roy

Excessive load

IF you were to spot an overloaded cane truck, you would notice it struggling to move.

Something similar happens with school children these days. In recent days, the number of exercise books and its usage has hit the headlines.

But there are so many parents in Fiji and surely (and discreetly) they must have asked the same question about standard recommendations from the ministry.

I will add another scenario here. Record keeping requirements for teachers. Has this ever made the headline?

In new and free Fiji, I think current teachers will reveal more about its productivity in the coming days as we have a very approachable and accommodative new education minister.

MOHAMMED IMRAZ JANIF Natabua, Lautoka

Mission Paris!

AS the Digicel-sponsored Kula side departed for Samoa to take part in the battle for the Olympic qualifiers, head coach Angeline Chua proudly shared the strides her team had made in the four weeks leading up to the Olympic qualifiers (FT: 06/02). Chua, who has proved her credentials with the Kulas, shared that the players’ commitment was to take ‘it one match at a time’, as the side aimed to top the group.

Reading her interview, I gather that the Kulas have prepared well for the qualifiers and team-bonding and cohesion are there within the team. The Kulas have united in purpose and spirit, and their journey to the Olympic qualifiers has become not just a pursuit of victory, but a collective effort to showcase the strength that will make Fiji proud.

Indeed, with each player contributing their skills and experience, the Kulas are ready to conquer the stage. I extend my sincere wishes to the Kulas! RAJNESH ISHWAR LINGAM

Nadawa, Nasinu

Give Senirusi a chance

SENIRUSI Seruvakula has proven himself and rose from the rank. Wherever

Rubbish piled up near the roadside opposite Votualevu Shop N Save, giving off foul smell and attracting dogs.

he set foot in, an impact is seen and that speaks for itself. Naitasiri, Vatukoula, Fiji Warriors and Fijiana Drua are some records that are very hard to overlook.

Undisputable! The backing of all the provincial rugby unions will be there and it will also boost his campaign.

I’m pretty sure Seruvakula will never fail to impress.

CODY VUNIWAQA

Nasese, Suva

Back scoring

ROY the Joy Krishna is back scoring as his table toppers Odisha FC thrashed Hyderabad 3-0 last weekend. Roy scored a sizzler and his Brazilian partner scored a brace.

This is Roy’s 51st goal and believe you me he is now the third highest all time goal scorer in ISL.

Although Odisha has played few games more than the rest of the teams they are now number 1 on the table.

Go Krishna, another milestone under your belt.

Krishna is a adored as the soccer god

Merewalesi

of India noting Lord Krishna is adored by millions in India.

With this current form Krishna will be hard to replace and his progress in India will definitely see another struggling club putting their hands up to poach him. Go Krishna!

SHALWYN PRASAD

Mukta Ben Place, Nabua, Suva

WITH reference to Edward Blakelock’s query (5/2) as to whether the name Merewalesi originates from Mary Wallis, the answer is yes.

Mary Wallis herself refers in her book ‘Life in Feejee’ to namesakes in Viwa, Bau and Nadi (Bua), and the connection was pointed out by former director of the Fiji Museum Fergus Clunie when the Fiji Museum reprinted the book in 1983. The origin of this and many other Fijian names, both personal names and toponyms, is now taught in the postgraduate USP course FJ412 ‘iBalebale ni Yaca’.

PAUL GERAGHTY

USP, Suva