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We ran in on a high, and got our first taste of real Super Rugby experience tonight. It was a learning experience for the Fijian Drua against the NSW Waratahs. Things can only get better though if we are willing to embrace the many lessons learnt tonight.
But there was excitement and great anticipation as Fijian fans turned up in numbers to cheer on the Drua.
Meanwhile, here are some headlines that made The Fiji Times’ edition for Saturday, February 19.
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S-G case
Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem had complained about former Solicitor-General Sharvada Sharma’s performance in the Niko Nawaikula case.
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Communication
COMMUNICATION is a major challenge for many villages on Kadavu.
Sea walls
A TOTAL of 180 coastal communities are in need of sea walls, says Minister for Waterways and Environment Dr Mahendra Reddy.
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S-G case
THERE was no provision in the Constitution for the former Solicitor-General, Sharvada Sharma, to be terminated in the manner that he was, says constitutional lawyer Jon Apted.
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Marine environment
FIJIANS have been urged to act and change their attitudes to their marine environment as scientists predict frequent coral bleaching and increasing sea surface temperatures in the next few years.
Corals
WHILE the Fiji Meteorological Service forecasted above normal sea surface temperatures (SSTs) in the Fiji Group from this month to April, the Ministry of Fisheries says this may not be stressful for corals.
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FEMAT
TWENTY-three staff members of the Fiji Emergency Medical Assistance Team (FEMAT) have been deployed to manage the escalating leptospirosis situation in the Navosa Province.
Cleaning operation
ELDERS of Bemana in the Navosa highlands have beefed up cleaning operations following a breakout of leptospirosis in the province this week.
Wooden bridge
A farming community in Paipai, Lautoka has constructed a makeshift wooden bridge on the damaged Deo Karan Cane Access Rd Irish crossing after it got severely damaged during the recent heavy downpour.
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2022 General Election
THE materials designed for the 2022 General Election present accurate and consistent voter awareness throughout the country.
Police prep for election
POLICE officers will be provided specific training from an approved manual to prepare them for the general election.
Social media
SOCIAL media is one of the challenges the police anticipate during the 2022 General Election.
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Store fire
FIFTEEN staff members lost their jobs after a fire engulfed Yados Furniture Joinery and Upholstery Pte Ltd at Vadravadra in Ba on Wednesday.
Calls for Nasilasila to withdraw
FIJI Women’s Crisis Centre coordinator Shamima Ali has called for the immediate withdrawal of Amenoni Nasilasila from the Wardens 7s team.
LETTERS
OPINIONS/FEATURES
PAGE 12 – State of the Nation – By AJAY BHAI AMRIT
BULA readers, this week, I couldn’t help noticing the very disappointing comments coming from Parliament from some ministers as they continue to enjoy their luxurious lifestyles with huge salaries, while speaking about the poor and needy.
PAGE 28 – Key policy changes – By MAHSOOD SHAH
THE Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts announced key policy changes. The changes include the elimination of Year 1 to 3 exams and the abolishment of school leadership roles.
PAGE 30 – Cyberspace – By ILAITIA B. TUISAWAU
THE Internet and cyberspace now intrude into our very personal lives. Can you remember the last time you picked up a novel or magazine to read – apart from doctors’ surgeries of course!
PAGES 32 – 33 – FT 152 Anniversary – By ANA MADIGIBULI
THE police helped opposition politician Apisai Tora from his chair and hustled him out of the House of Representatives after he refused an order to leave by the Deputy Speakers, Ratu David Toganivalu.
PAGE 36 – Football, fans and money talks – By SATISH NARAIN
IT was an absolute joy to witness the start of the Digicel Premier League with its new season last Sunday. For the first time fans were allowed back into the stadiums.
PAGE 40 – Youth soccer development – By Rajnesh Lingam
THE national football side was named this week for the 2022 World Cup football qualifiers. The Bula Boys have been in camp in Ba under the watchful eyes of coach Flemming Serritslev, who is a Danish footballer.
PAGE 46 – The Tragic Flaw – By ARVIND MANI
WHEN we were in form six, we studied three Shakespearean tragedies – Macbeth Hamlet and Othello.
PAGE 47 – Russia-Ukraine crisis – By Dr Sakul Kundra
THE modern world witnessed WW I and II. Currently an atmosphere of terror is created by the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
