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The gremlins were at it on Sunday night and we came out very late yesterday. But we have managed to sort out our technical issues and plan to stay consistent moving forward in terms of deadlines. Apologies from us…
I take this opportunity to acknowledge everyone who called us up and sent us messages today. Thank you for your support. This is much appreciated. It does motivate us to know how much support we have out there. That is inspiring!
It is Valentine’s Day yesterday and we hope those who are able to celebrate this event will do so with much love.
Remember we are still fighting the COVID-19 pandemic so stay well and stay safe!
Here are some headlines that made The Fiji Times’ edition for Tuesday, February 15.
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Leptospirosis
THE country is once again witnessing the lethal leptospirosis rear its ugly head again, with 11 deaths from the 74 cases recorded this year.
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Missing link
MEN and boys are not only our hope, but also the missing link needed to curb domestic violence against women and girls, says Minister for Women Rosy Akbar.
COVID vaccination
THE Ministry of Health is finding it hard to vaccinate the remaining eight per cent of the population.
Third wave
DURING this third wave of COVID-19 infection, unvaccinated deaths in the vaccine-eligible population are occurring at 17 times the rate of vaccinated deaths, says Health Ministry permanent secretary Dr James Fong.
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E-ticketing machine
THE absence of e-ticketing machines in rural Vanua Levu has resulted in passengers not being able to top up e-ticketing cards and being fined by the Land Transport Authority.
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Lovu flooding
LOVU Seaside resident Surmila Devi says the settlement has received more than its fair share of severe rain that has thrice flooded homes in the span of a month.
Major slip
NINE families and about 47 residents living in Paipai have been cut off from the rest of Lautoka after a major slip of the Abhay Chand Cane Access Rd.
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MOA
THE National Union of Hospitality Catering and Tourism Industries is working on signing a memorandum of agreement with tourism operators to cover the working conditions of members for the next three to six months.
Tourist operators
NOT all tourist operators have reemployed 100 per cent of their workforce, says National Union of Hospitality Catering and Tourism Industries president Daniel Urai.
New markets
FIJI is in a really good position right now to open up its borders to new markets, says Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill.
Hotel staff
OUTRIGGER Resort and Spa on the Coral Coast has not rehired all of their staff since its reopening in 2021.
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New WAF chief
THE Water Authority of Fiji’s new chief executive officer will begin work next month.
Road fatality
A 30-year-old man from Dakuinuku, Sawakasa, Tailevu, died after he was allegedly hit by a vehicle in Nadi on Friday night.
Drowning
A man is believed to have drowned while diving for freshwater mussels last Saturday.
Common law test
THE Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) has proposed a common law test to determine the definition of a permanent residence.
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Tailevu rugby
THE Tailevu Rugby Union hosted its 10s tournament to commemorate their awareness on “return to rugby program” at the Ratu Ravuama Vunivalu Memorial School ground on Saturday.
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Football mission
FIJI football team head coach Flemming Serritslev is on a mission to start developing players from an early age.
Jarryd Hayne
SYDNEY – Australian rugby league international Jarryd Hayne has had his conviction for sexual assault overturned by the New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal and has been ordered to face a retrial.
