Historic day for the Fijiana!
TODAY a new chapter will be written in our sports history book as the Rooster Chicken-sponsored Fijiana battles England in its maiden match of the RWC 15s tournament in the Land Down Under. The Fijiana went through a tough test. They crossed tough terrains, breaking barriers and did not leave any stones unturned. Coach Senirusi Seruvakula has a plan up his sleeve to counter the experienced Roses which are ranked number one. The Roses boast players with more than 100 caps and are led by Sarah Hunter. The Fijiana, which has an exciting backline, will have to brace for the opposition pack which is strong and heavy and make use of their set-piece play. The side, which will fly our flag versus England, includes Iris Verebalavu, Vika Maturugu, Siteri Rasolea, Asinate Serevi, Sereima Leweniqila (Cpt), Sulita Waisega, Ema Adivitaloga, Karalaini Naisewa, Lavena Cavuru, Merewalesi Rokouono, Vitalina Naikore, Sesenieli Donu, Rajieli Laqeretabua, Alowesi Nakoci, Roela Radiniyavuni, Bitila Tawake, Bulou Vasuturaga, Mereoni Vonosere, Merevesi Ofakimalino, Raijieli Daveua, Akosita Ravato, Ana Maria Roqica and Melaia Matanatabu. The Roses will aim for the Cup which they lost in 2017 to the Black Ferns. In the previous RWCs, England finished runners-up in
1991, 2002, 2006,
2010 and 2017, third in 1998 and won the
Cup in 1994 and
2014. The Fijiana has a mammoth task and it is a David versus Goliath battle! Toso Fijiana! RAJNESH ISHWAR LINGAM Nadawa, Nasinu
Dangerous bend
WITH all due respect, there is need for authorities to install road signs or warnings at the bends where Service St and Duncan Rd intersect. These bends are blind thereby limiting the vision of drivers approaching from both streets. Unfortunately, drivers approaching this area are fond of speeding and some struggle to negotiate the bends, thereby increasing potential for accidents. In addition, pedestrians don’t have much space to walk through when passing these streets and with speeding vehicles flying by, it becomes risky. The sooner this is addressed the better as prevention is better than cure especially when it involves the lives of pedestrians, drivers and passengers. One hopes that constructive criticism is taken in good faith.
Enjoyable week and do take extra precaution when travelling by these streets. FLOYD ROBINSON
Nasese, Suva
Locally-grown potatoes
IT appears locally grown potatoes have somehow become non-existent. They seem to have disappeared from our supermarket shelves and our markets too.
I wonder what really happened to this crop after so much hype in its “infancy” years of introduction.
Am curious.
Potatoes make up the world’s third most staple diet after rice and wheat. I read there are 4000 different varieties worldwide. They can grow up to about 4500 metres above sea level.
Ronnie Chang
Martintar, Nadi
Toxic environment
THE environment they lived in is so toxic, not from pollution, discarded waste, or any chemical mix, but from “the where” and “the how” they all lived their lives in it.
Immersed and surrounded everyday, by broken families, some with even no place to stay, as well as with crime, violence and poverty. It’s a microcosm of the world out there, imbued with hopelessness and sheer and utter despair.
A community that’s spiraling downwards and disintegrating quickly.
It really requires everyone’s attention, and loads of positive and sustainable, collective actions, to rid all the vibes that’s negative, which is keeping everyone in the doldrums. They all need to uplift themselves, from a drowning swamp, of crime, poverty and hopelessness, from way down to all the way up.
But how they do it requires everyone’s assistance, individuals, groups, CSOs or NGOs and not only on the Government, to totally depend on.
EDWARD BLAKELOCK
Admiral Circle, Pacific Harbour