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It seems the hype is actually picking up as we count down the days to the annual Sukuna Bowl clash between Army and Police this week. Who will it be this year?
Anyway, remember we are celebrating our 152nd year anniversary and you can win be one of the 40 lucky readers who will win cash with the Times. Scroll down for details.
Here are some headlines that made the Fiji Times’ edition for Thursday, December 16.
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- THE Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) is holding $3.5 billion worth of government bonds. This was highlighted in the FNPF’s 2021 annual report tabled in Parliament recently. According to FNPF, investing in government bonds provided guaranteed returns and were “less risky than other assets”.
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- WHILE preliminary evidence on the COVID-19 Omicron variant seems to indicate it does not make people sicker than Delta and other strains, it is important to point out that widespread transmission is still dangerous for Fiji, says Health Ministry permanent secretary Dr James Fong.
- VITI Levu, Vanua Levu, Kadavu, Yasawa and the Mamanuca groups can expect heavy rain from today, says the Fiji Meteorological Service. A heavy rain alert has been issued for these areas as an active convergence zone approached the group from the West with clouds and rain last night.
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- THE unfortunate drowning of a nine-year-old boy named Jeremiah resulted in $5500 worth of swimming training equipment gifted to six villages in Rewa yesterday. Leadership Fiji Community Fund chairman Rajesh Patel said supporting sustainable projects in local communities was one of their main goals.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR/ LEADER
Readers have their say on issues that matter to them. They range from the winners of the Times’ promotion, politics, Albert Park and mongooses, Donald Duck, and much more. Read their views on Pages 8 and 9.
The leader is on the looming bad weather and why we should remind ourselves that we are into the cyclone season which is from November to April. Read this on Page 8.
BACKTRACKS
The musical journey continues. Every Thursday we highlight talented musicians and their journey, overcoming challenges, and living their dreams.
SPORTS
The big one on the back page is about the Sukuna Bowl challenge between Army and Police.
Read about the now famous ‘88’ or ‘Waluwalu’ chant by the Police fans and their team, what it means, and the value placed on the numbers… and how it has inspired the men and blue.
You can be sure to see ‘88’ or ‘Waluwalu’ prominently displayed when the Sukuna Bowl clash happens!
YOU CAN WIN CASH WITH THE TIMES
Remember we are celebrating our 152nd anniversary and you can win cash with the Times. There were 10 winners in September and 20 winners in October. In November, 30 lucky readers won $152 each, and also got into the draw to win the grand prize of $15,200. In this month of December, 40 lucky readers will win cash prizes!
All you have to do to get into the draw is to cut out the masthead of the Fiji Times, write your name and address, and a phone contact on it, and drop this into a bin at a participating store near you. Turn to Page 26 for details!
