Bula vinaka.
Here are some headlines in The Fiji Times’ edition for April 7.
The big one on Page 1 is about the Nabua brawl.
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Residents involved face eviction
BEHAVE or you are out. This was the stern warning from Public Rental Board acting general manager Patrick Veu in the wake of violent brawls between residents of Mead Road Housing and Sukanaivalu Rd, Nabua, over the Easter weekend. He said PRB residents involved in the fracas would be evicted for breaching tenancy agreement.
Meanwhile, renowned local psychologist Selina Kuruleca said intense counselling was needed for all children who were terrorised after witnessing the brutality and violence that ensued on Friday night and Saturday.
There’s more on PAGE 3.
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Ben Padarath’s case
LAUTOKA businessman Ben Padarath’s issue cannot be compared with cases where the commission conducted investigations on its own motion, says Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission director Ashwin Raj.
Mick Beddoes quizzed
FORMER Opposition leader Mick Beddoes quizzed Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission director Ashwin Raj over the powers he has to autonomously investigate cases.
PEOPLE
Meet Simeli Ledua
BROUGHT up in the Methodist faith in Mavana Village, Vanuabalavu, Simeli Ledua’s destiny as a man of the cloth was set in stone to some degree. Even though he ended up working as a policeman, the journey from being a lawman to a catechist took some time, but when the change came it was permanent.
KAILA!
Check out the Kaila! inside. It’s filled with riddles, jokes, lyrics, pictures and stories from around the country, all for the young at heart.
SHIPPING
#For the latest in shipping news both local and international.
SPORTS
The big one is about the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy challenge.
Rewa delta warriors
REWA rugby coach Alivereti Doviverata said the warriors from the Rewa delta had done all the work needed and were ready to scale the Sleeping Giants when they play Nadi in the opening challenge for the Farebrother Challenge Trophy this weekend.
There’s more to read inside, however, you will have to get a copy to know what we are talking about.
Happy reading!
