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There are moments in time when events leave an indelible impression on our minds.
When the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II was made yesterday, there was shock and sadness around the world.
Many people had a surreal feeling about the turn of events. They had only know Queen Elizabeth II as their monarch, especially given her 7-decade long reign.
On the homefront, there is a deep connection with the British monarch that dates back to the period when Fiji was ceded to Great Britain on October 10, 1874.
The late queen visited Fiji six times – 1953, 1963, 1970, 1973, 1977 and 1982. Her first visit was in December 1953, only six months after she was crowned.
The big news on the front page of The Fiji Times for Saturday, September 10 is about the death of Queen Elizabeth II. We share the emotions that have swept across the world as millions of people mourn her death and express sadness.
WRAPAROUND
We have a special wraparound over the main The Fiji Times front page. It’s on the Rugby World Cup 7s in Cape Town, South Africa.
SPECIAL MENTION
I take this opportunity to congratulate our deputy chief sub-editor Jackel Tuvuki on his big day today… a joyous occasion that will no doubt leave an indelible impression on his mind.
HEADLINES
Here are some headlines inside:
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- “YOU don’t have to be a superhero and bear it all.” This was the advice from psychotherapist Selina Kuruleca to men who are reluctant to share their pain and suffering.
- ATTORNEY-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has encouraged Fijians to grow and expand their small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
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- EDUCATION Minister Premila Kumar says exams have been removed at primary level because “children are not objects to be placed in an order”.
- TEACHERS who hold a degree but have not done their education curriculum are unqualified teachers.
- THE new 20 million litre Waiwai Water Treatment Plant was commissioned in Ba.
- A TOTAL of $1.56 billion has been invested into the upgrading of water treatment facilities in Fiji since 2009, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said while commissioning the new Waiwai Water Treatment Plant in Ba.
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- THE Rarawai and Lautoka mills are now receiving more than 75 per cent burnt cane, said Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) CEO Bhan Singh.
- THE reporting by Fijian media on the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl at an evacuation centre in January 2021 are exemplary of what gender and age-sensitive representation and reporting of violence against girls can look like in practice.
- FIJIAN media organisations who have issues with fake social media pages trying to pass themselves off as the genuine article, should contact the Fijian Elections Office for assistance.
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- THE Accident Compensation Commission Fiji (ACCF) says they are aware of a video circulating on social media of children dangerously riding in the luggage compartment of a bus in Suva and they reiterate their previously expressed concerns about behaviour of some students on buses.
- THE management of a resort on Denarau, Nadi, has confirmed they are assisting police with investigations into an alleged sexual attack on a tourist this week.
- THE Supreme Court has no powers to order the transfer of a prisoner, states a ruling delivered by Justice Anthony Gates on August 25.
- Police confirm report POLICE have confirmed a report has been lodged regarding the alleged sexual assault of a 25-year-old woman at her workplace on August 24.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
We have seven pages of letters to the editor – Pages 8,9,20,21,22,23 and 24
Leader – The leader is on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
FEATURES/OPINION
It’s the weekend newspaper, and we have a list of strong articles for your reading pleasure. We also have the regulars inside.
SPORTS
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- MEMBERS of the Fiji 7s team have been warned to remain focused on trying to win the Rugby World Cup Sevens at Cape Town, South Africa this weekend.
- THE Fijiana 7s team will have a lot to play for when they take part in the Rugby World Cup Sevens in South Africa.
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- FIJI 7s reps in the Rugby World Cup Sevens at Cape Town, South Africa, play in one of their most important tournaments this weekend. They have to win all the games they play because of the no-loss format in the next three days.
- THE Fiji 7s team is on the lips of its opposition in the Rugby World cup Sevens in South Africa. Coach Ben Gollings said all teams wanted to deny Fiji the Melrose Cup this weekend.
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