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Fans in Suva acknowledged the national 7s rugby side as they made their way through the Capital City. It was unfortunate that school children and those at work could not be part of celebrations organized by the Fiji Rugby Union.
Hundreds of Fijians also gathered to reflect on the death of Queen Elizabeth II in Suva.
The big one on the front page of The Fiji Times’ edition for Saturday, September 17 is on a court case in Australia, of a son of a prominent MP.
HEADLINES
Here are some headlines inside:
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Logaivau’s conviction
AKUILA Logaivau had no interest in pursuing a political career until he felt compelled to champion the rights of indigenous people in the country.
Maca enters politics
MACA Finau Hill has dedicated most of her life to serving the community and being considered a provisional candidate for the Fiji Labour Party in this year’s polls is a blessing for the Naidi, Savusavu, woman.
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PM talanoa session
VANUA Levu farmers were told during a talanoa session with Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama this week that the Agriculture Ministry no longer hires out tractors.
Pandemic end
THE end of the pandemic is in sight. Repeating a statement made by World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom, Health Ministry permanent secretary Dr James Fong the projection “should add to the need for countries to strengthen their capacity to live with the virus”.
PALM Scheme
A RECORD breaking 286 workers were farewelled for work under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme.
Public participation
THE lack of public participation and consultation in the recent passing of laws in Fiji is a grave concern, says Citizens Constitutional Forum CEO Louchrisha Hussain.
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Green Climate Fund
THE Green Climate Fund is in the process of simplifying and accelerating access to climate finance by Small Island Developing States (SIDS), says Demetrio Innocenti, manager Simplified Approval Process (SAP) Green Climate Fund (GCF).
Global Environment Facility
THE Pacific has only managed to access just over USD$1 billion in grants, USD$74 million in loans and about USD$3.6 billion in co-financing from the Global Environment Facility from when the GEF was established in 1992.
Climate financing
ORGANISATIONS established to access climate financing must ensure they are properly setup as a first step towards obtaining funds.
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Simione Rasova
THE Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court at Suva has ordered Opposition MP Simione Rasova pay $3000 in costs for “a deliberate attempt to delay his trial” when he applied for Justice Dr Thushara Kumarage to recuse himself from hearing the case. His application was refused and dismissed.
FEATURES/OPINIONS
It’s the weekend edition and we have a strong lineup of articles for your reading pleasure.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
We have 7 pages of letters to the editor inside.
SPORTS
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Exciting season for Drua
FIJIAN rugby fans can expect another exciting season for the Drua franchise in the coming season. The Swire Shipping-sponsored Fijian Drua will play the Waratahs in the Super Round of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific from March 3-5 in Australia.
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