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March 10th, 2010
M. Marc Basquin, Conseiller de coopération et d'action culturelle à l'Ambassade de France a procédé à la remise de livres pédagogiques)
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Signature d’une nouvelle convention avec l’Alliance française de Luganville)
March 10th, 2010
M. Marc Basquin, conseiller de coopération et d'action culturelle à l'Ambassade de France a procédé, jeudi 4 mars 2010, à la signature de la convention annuelle d'objectifs entre le MAEE et l'Alliance française de Luganville)
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March 10th, 2010
Le calendrier du Pacifique ne permettant pas une célébration traditionnelle des vœux de bonne année en janvier,)
Cupcakes!
March 9th, 2010
Sigh - the waistline suffers again.Pictures of Vanuatu's largest town by photograpers Michael Blamey, Terry Moloney and Glen Craig
Markethouse
March 9th, 2010
Lots of colour at the market tonight, couldn't find any pineapple though darn it.....Pictures of Vanuatu's largest town by photograpers Michael Blamey, Terry Moloney and Glen Craig
‘We’re in the final’
March 9th, 2010
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| Happy Hekari team after defeating Lautoka F.C. |
Hekari United FC owner John Kapi Natto says the 1-0 win over Lautoka is enough to give them a place in the O-League final.
Natto said his club will easily dispose bottom of the table Marist FC at Lawson Tama Stadium on March 28 in the group decider.
He said the win over Lautoka was sweet after their loss to the Blues in Port Moresby."I had to bring experienced players to boost the side".
Natto imported Solomon Island stars Alick Maemae, Gideon Omokirio, Stanley Waita and Henry Faarodo to add more strength to his side. Faarodo nailed the decisive goal against Lautoka which has propelled the side to the top of the table.
"I had to blend experience with the PNG players and that is the reason we brought in the likes of Alick Maemae and Stanley Waita. It was about winning for us in Lautoka," Natto said.
"We have two Fijians and we would like to think that we can bring in Vanuatu players as well. I am an investor and I like to promote flair in football.
I want a blend of players from the Pacific if we are to beat New Zealand in the final."Hekari is likely to face defending O-League champions Auckland City in the final if they go past Marist.
Natto said to beat New Zealand they would need the best players. He said he could recruit two more players before playing in the final to increase their chances of playing in the Club World Cup.
"We know we will face New Zealand and who knows I can bring in two more players before the final," he said.
Natto is eyeing the US$1 million which would be handed to the team that makes the Club World Cup with the O-League winner getting automatic entry.
Hekari leaves for Port Moresby today after spoiling Lautoka's plans of extending its lead in Group B.The PNG champions will face Marist on March 28 and Lautoka will meet Tafea in Port Villa on the same day.
source: www.fijisun.com.fj
Undisciplined Blues punished at home
March 8th, 2010
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| Hekari United [Photo by http://www.sun.com.fj/] |
Hekari Souths United of Papua New Guinea has gone on top of Group B after its 1-0 victory over Lautoka at Churchill Park this afternoon.
After a goal-less first half, Solomon Islands international Henry Faarado struck the lone goal for the visitors in the 54rd minute of play.
Lautoka had its fair bit of chances to equalize but poor finishing and indiscipline proved to be the costly factors.
Lautoka now slips to the second spot with nine points while Tafea FC of Vanuatu which drew 0-0 against Marist in another Group B fixture today is in third spot with 8 points.
Hekari coach Tommy Mana who also coached the Navua side along with Gurjit Singh last season was elated with the win and commended his players for the fine effort.
"This win is a bonus for us and we are very happy to return from Fiji with three points."
"We have grabbed the lead on the points table and will look to maintain this fine form in the next match and qualify for the final."
"Lautoka was a good team but we had our strategies set right for this match and scored the goal which gave us the win."
"I am well versed with Fijian football and the 5-3-2 pattern that is commonly played here and this helped me with setting my game plan for the match."
Lautoka president Shalendra Prasad was gracious in defeat and said Hekari was the better team of the day.
"Lautoka played well but our players failed to capitalize on their chances and indiscipline was another factor that let us down."
"We still have one match remaining in the group and are hoping for the best in our final match against Tafea which will be an away match."
"We will miss two key players in the final match also so things will be pretty hard but we will prepare well and go for a win in the game" he added.
Lautoka travels to Port Villa to play Tafea FC on March 28 while Hekari plays Marist FC in Honiara.
The teams:
Hekari United FC: 2. Gideon Omokirio, 4. Cyril Muta,9 .Tuimasi Manuca, 11. Joachim Waroi (17.Kema Jack), 12. David Muta (C), 16. Pita Bolaitoga, 19. Koriak Upaiga, 20. Gure Gabina (GK), 25. Stanley Waita (18.Eric Komeng) , 26. Alick Maemae, 28. Henry Faarado.
Reserves: 1.Godfrey Baniau, 6. Eddie Ngaitin, 7. Benjamin Mela, 13. Andrew Lepani, 15. Charles Paranda, 17. Kema Jack, 18.Eric Komeng.
Shop and Save Lautoka: 2. Samuela Kautoga, 3. Alvin Avinesh (C), 6. Malakai Waqa, 7. Valerio Nawatu ( 13.Apisai Smith), 10. Kamal Hassan, 5. Marika Madigi, 16. Jone Vono (17. Arvindra Naidu), 9. Leone Vurukania, 15. Osea Vakatalesau, 22. Alivereti Baleloa (GK), 12. Salesh Kumar.
Reserves: 4. Semesa Nakosia, 11. Sailesh Samy, 13. Apisai Smith, 14. Elvin Prasad, 17. Arvindra Naidu, 1. Pramesh Prasad.
source: www.fijisun.com.fj
Group B wide open after Hekari win
March 8th, 2010
Henry Fa'arodo’s lone goal for Hekari United at Churchill Park on Sunday was enough to deny Lautoka a place in the 2009 O-League Final.The Solomon Islands import scored a crucial goal in the 54th minute of play, taking Hekari to the top of Group B with ten points while Lautoka drop to second on nine points. Vanuatu's Tafea are still in contention on eight points after their 0-0 draw with Marist on Saturday.
Match Day 6 on Sunday 28 March will ultimately decide who advances to the home and away final to play the winner of Group A for a spot at the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2010.
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| Hekari United F.C. [photo courtesy Fiji FA Media] |
Fa'arodo wasn't the only import to shine on Sunday; Fijian duo Pita Bolatoga and Tuimasi Manuca also played a huge role in Hekari’s win.
Coach Jerry Allen says they had prepared well before for the crucial match.
“We came here in search of nothing less and nothing more than a win. I thought the side gave a 110% in the match. We knew Lautoka were dominating teams here in Fiji so we came prepared. I have coached in Fiji before and am familiar with the style of play here,” Allen said.
“We must now go for a win against Marist. I came here with a game plan and it worked. Hekari was at the bottom of the table at one stage and we slowly made our way back in the competition and now we are at the top,” he added.
Shop N Save Lautoka president Shalendra Prasad says ill-discipline cost his side. Lethal striker Osea Vakatalesau and Marika Robanakadavu were both given their marching orders in the second spell.
“Our players lost their temper and as a result we had two players red carded which made things difficult for us. I haven’t lost faith and I know we can comeback and qualify but we will need the results to go in our favour,” Prasad said.
“The side did not play to the standard that we have been playing but I must congratulate Hekari for the win.”
Hekari need to beat Marist FC at Lawson Tama Stadium on to March to top the Group B while Lautoka and Tafea will both need a win - and the Marist-Hekari match to go their way - to have any hope of advancing.
follow the leader
March 8th, 2010
Couple of French lads coming back from fishing and had a few troubles pulling the new boat out at the Beach. Hideaway Island in the background.Pictures of Vanuatu's largest town by photograpers Michael Blamey, Terry Moloney and Glen Craig
Fishing
March 7th, 2010
Pulling in a few mackerel at Mele Bay with a net off the beachPictures of Vanuatu's largest town by photograpers Michael Blamey, Terry Moloney and Glen Craig
