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Ba snatches league title

FORMER Lautoka rep Isimeli Naresia proved to be the hero for the Ba team scoring the opening goal against Navua to guide the Men in Black to their 16th National Football League title yesterday.

Ba defeated Navua 2-1 in yesterday's fixture at Govind Park in front of 5000 fans.

The win was what Energiser 4R Electric Ba needed to edge defending champion Weet-Bix Shop N Save Lautoka to top the National Football League points table.

Naresia killed the Blues hopes for a back-to-back title with a clinical finish in the first spell.

In the second half Naresia claimed Ba's penalty which was powered in by Avinesh Waran Suwamy.

Ba finished on 51 points ahead of Lautoka on 50 points.

The victory not only gave Ba the NFL title but also Fiji's spot in the 2011/2012 O League.

The loss to Navua did not alter their placing in the competition with the southerners claiming third spot.

It was a disappointing finish for the Blues fans' who had turned up in numbers at Govind Park expecting a better fight from the visitors.

Navua coach Gurjeet Singh expressed disappointment after the loss blaming his players for lack of urgency.

Singh pointed out that his player did not stick to the game plan and displayed ordinary soccer.

"They were just not in the game," Singh said.

"They did not play to their potential. The boys surely lacked urgency."

Ba looked impressive in both attack and defence in front of their home fans.

Navua lacked the killer instincts in attack with their strikers finding it hard to penetrate the Ba defence marshalled by veteran Malakai Kainihewe until the final quarter.

Ba coach Farouk Janeman said they staged a late rally to reclaim the NFL title which they lost in 2008.

Janeman said the boys were focused from the start.

"The message was clear after we beat Nasinu on Friday," the former national rep said.

"I'm satisfied with the result but the boys could have done better. They knew a win was important to qualify for the O League. We have one year to prepare for the O League."

Naresia opened Ba's account in the 21st minute following a Petero Dauniseka cross.

Ba led 1-0 at half time.

Suwamy doubled Ba's advantage in the 58th minute from the spot kick.

Joseph Mishra pulled one back for the visitors with a powerful drive in the 76th minute.

Ba: Jone Ralulu, Malakai Kainihewe, Jone Vesikula, Manueli Kalou, Avinesh Suwamy, Roneel Kumar, Kiniviliame Naika, Petero Daunkiseka, Isimeli Naresia, Kitione Tabaiwalu, Meli Codro.

Navua: Benaminio Mateinaqara, Lorima Dau, Seveci Rokotakala, Pene Erenio, Taniela Waqa, Sedrick Dutt, Simione Maikali, Siga Ali, Jesoni Takala, Maciu Dunadamu, Elliot Ragomo.

Source:Fiji times

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Malaita Island

Malaita Island is an island having a rich culture and lying in the north of Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands. The Malaita Island has a large 'bush people' population as well as artificial islands built by inhabitants if the west coast around Langa Langa Lagoon. These artificial islands are the most important sightseeing attractions of Malaita Island and have made the Malaita Island in Solomon Islands a hotshot tourist destination. The transportation system in Malaita Island has become much more advanced when the new Solomon Airlines services started connecting Honiara to the northern atoll of Ontong Java. There are various things worth watching in Malaita Island but the custom of the Malaita Island especially of the Kwaio people is something that will really interest you. This custom is the worshipping of shark as one of the prime deities. This is because fishing is the main profession of these people and they want to have themselves safeguarded from the sharks. The artificial islands of Malaita Island are built at the Langa Langa and Lau lagoons. These islands have their drinking water supply from the rainwater or it is carried from the mainland. These artificial islands are home to the 'shark callers'- people who practice the tradition of calling out to the sharks, and Laulasi which are 'haunted houses' easily identifiable because of their high roofs. Know the shark callers and see them in action in front of the sea. Another island that is worth visiting is Ferasubua which is located at the eastern tip of the Lau Lagoon. It is said to be built by a warrior called Marukua from the Walo tribe of the Morodo. Lilisiana is another artificial island which is famous for its golden sand beaches and the industry of making currency by using shell. There are various cultural villages such as Aofia, Mae'aena, Anoano, Alite, Mana'afe, Aumea and Uru. These villages are worth visiting because here you can find the indigenous people of Malaita Island and get to know their various customs. The Busu cultural village is also worth visiting site. The main administrative center of Malaita Island that is Auki is another worth visiting site and most scenic among the towns of Solomon Islands.

Malaita - History and Cultural Relations

Malaita was largely avoided in the early whaling and trading period (pre-1860) because of its inhospitable coastline and inhabitants. About 1870, Malaitans began to be kidnapped (and were later indentured) in the labor trade to Queensland, Fiji, Samoa, and New Caledonia plantations, a process notable for violent confrontations and heavy loss of life. Mission enclaves were established at the turn of the century. Pacification of Malaita began in 1909 but was not completed until 1927, after the assassination of a district officer by Kwaio warriors. Malaita was mostly spared the direct ravages of World War II, but laborers working with American troops were central in a postwar anticolonial resistance movement, Maasina ("Marching") Rule, focused on recognition of customary law and the codification of custom, indigenous representation in the process of administration, improved pay, dignity, and working conditions, and communal reorganization along military lines. The Solomon Islands gained Independence in 1978, and today Malaitans play many important roles in national life.

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