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Here are some headlines that made The Sunday Times’ edition for January 30.
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HEADLINES
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COVD-19 safety rules
MINISTRY of Health’s permanent secretary Dr James Fong says he often forgets to adhere to COVID-19 safety rules while concentrating on important things. Responding to a statement from human rights activist Shamima Ali regarding her concerns on what she considers the disregard for COVID safety procedures by the acting Prime Minister.
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NCDs
COVID-19 has shifted the Ministry of Health’s focus from Fiji’s number one killer — non-communicable diseases, says the ministry’s permanent secretary Dr James Fong.
NCD burden
NON-Communicable diseases placed a $400 million burden on Fijian society, meaning this was the cost of lost potential to the country, said the Ministry of Health’s permanent secretary Dr Fong.
Alleged sacrilege
The People’s Alliance party has condemned an incident of alleged sacrilege at the Nav Durga Temple at Baulevu Landing in Nausori.
Disregard for COVID rules
THE blatant disregard of COVID-19 rules by the acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and his ministers during their recent tour in the West is appalling, says human rights activist Shamima Ali.
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R&B show
THE moment the band struck up at the start of the 2022 Jazz and Rhythm and Blues (R&B) show at the Kanalevu Kitchen on Friday night, the atmosphere was charged.
Fake profile
MINISTRY of Health permanent secretary Dr James Fong, says he is aware of someone operating a fake profile and claiming to be him on social media.
Security
MEMBERS of the Fiji Police Force would provide overall security during the election this year, and they would be going to the polls earlier to cast their vote.
Foul play?
THE possibility of foul play has not been ruled out in the death of a man, whose body was found near the Toga Bridge in Rewa on Wednesday.
Cyberbullying
THE Fiji National University Students’ Association (FNUSA) has condemned the co-ordinated cyberbullying efforts against its president, Ketan Lal.
Blue Bond initiative
THE Fijian Government’s Blue Bond initiative is earmarked to be launched by August 2022.
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Fijian willingness
THE deputy British High Commissioner to Fiji, Paul Welsh, says he is stoked by the willingness of the Fijian people to offer assistance no matter what the crisis is.
Master classrooms
A rural primary school in Macuata is the only institution in the country that has toilet facilities for every classroom.
Fuel and LPG prices
FUEL and LPG prices have decreased and would come into effect on Tuesday this week, reveals the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC).
LETTERS
SPORT
