Bula
The top story on Page 1 of The Fiji Times’ edition for Tuesday, September 27 is on NCDs. We learn that one every 2 seconds is the global death rate of people under the age of 70 who die from NCDs. That’s according to the World Health Organization. And in Fiji, WHO said 84 per cent of all deaths were caused by NCDs.
HEADLINES
Here are some headlines inside:
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Vakatora withdraws
THE Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) provisional candidate Tomasi Vakatora has withdrawn from the party because of health issues.
Greatest acts
RATU ESAVA NABUTA believes engaging in politics is one of the greatest acts of public service anyone can do.
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Human resources
MANY companies do not prioritise investing in their own human resources and this results in job insecurity and dissatisfaction in the workforce.
Tobacco cessation hubs
FIJI is the first country in the region to tackle cigarette smoking head-on with the establishment of Tobacco Cessation Service hubs in all divisions, says World Health Organization (WHO) Team Leader Pacific NCD’s and Health Dr Tomo Kanda.
Unmotivated employees
EMPLOYEES being unmotivated and showing lack of engagement are the top two poor attitudinal traits in the workplace.
Disciplinary issues
SEVENTY per cent of workers under an apprenticeship scheme in Fiji have disciplinary issues that are attitude and behavioural related, says the 2022 Report on Industry and Community Discussion Forum (ICDF) released by the Fiji National University’s National Training and Productivity Centre.
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Escapee Lemeki Tupali
Aynone found aiding or harbouring escapee Lemeki Tupali will face the full brunt of the law.
Transaction reporting threshold
THE Fiji Intelligence Unit (FIU) says lowering the cash transaction reporting threshold from $10,000 to $5000 will assist in the detection and profiling of illicit wealth and asset recovery.
Bradley Dawson case
MURDER accused Robert Bradley Dawson will challenge the admissibility of the caution interview statement, the Lautoka High Court was told yesterday.
SPORTS
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Fijiana
THE Rooster Chicken Fijiana will “do the little things right” and trust that the processes will take of itself during the women’s Rugby World Cup, says backline coach Mosese Rauluni.
Fiji Pearls debutants
THREE debutants have forced their way into the Fiji Pearls squad for the PacificAus Sports Netball Series to be held on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia next month. Coach Unaisi Rokoura named her 15-member squad to prepare for the series with the bigger target solely on the 2023 Netball World Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa.
