From the Editor-in-Chief’s desk: Your June 9 briefing
9 June, 2023, 8:22 am
Bula
There is so much hype hanging on the big game this weekend when the Fijian Drua take on the might of the champion Crusaders in Christchurch, New Zealand.
We hope to bring you some great coverage of that historic clash.
On the front page for Friday, June 9, we have a picture and story of a youngster who has just turned 20, getting the break of a lifetime.
He has been called up by coach Mick Byrne to be at openside flanker on Saturday.
Now that is a massive show of confidence by Byrne given the importance of the number 7 when we come up against a side like the Crusaders.
Imagine superstars the likes of former NZ All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw, Australian Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper, and back at home the likes of injured Drua Kitione Salawa who have made that number 7 a jersey to be treasured.
They pack skills, the physique, power and strength and amazing fitness levels.
They ran like backs, had energy to keep up with the pace of the game, and were hard men in the trenches.
They added a new dimension to the game, and were a reassuring presence on the field.
We remember other top openside flankers like the All Blacks Iceman Michael Jones, Scotland’s White Shark John Jeffery, Manu Samoa’s Apollo Perelini, former Wallabies exciting number 7 George Smith and our very own men like Setareki Tawake, Manasa Qoro, Iokimi Finau, Sela Gutugutuwai to name a few… we have our young and upcoming number 7’s full story inside.
However, the big one for the day is about the Coalition government appointed Fiscal Review Committee which has recommended that Value Added Tax be removed from the list of essential items and that a single VAT between 12.5% and 15% be considered by the Government.
Headlines
Here are some headlines inside:
Pages 4-5
# A major tourism development project will be undertaken by the government in the next financial year. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has revealed that the project included the relocation of Nabavatu residents in Macuata to new site.
# GOVERNMENT is focused on reforming key sectors of the economy.
# EASE of doing business in Fiji should be streamlined and made easier – and more efficient – for people looking to set up their businesses in the country.
# A HEALTHY and vibrant private sector is key to growing any economy. While appearing on The Fiji Times online news platform The Lens@177 this week, University of the South Pacific (USP) senior lecturer in economics Dr Neelesh Gounder said the private sector was really the “engine of growth” in any economy.
# FROM an economic perspective, it’s efficient to have a single VAT rate, says University of the South Pacific (USP) senior lecturer in economics Dr Neelesh Gounder. Speaking on The Fiji Times online news platform The Lens@177 this week, Dr Gounder said having such a system would also ensure collection was relatively easy.
# HIGH cartage and freight cost has hindered developments and business growth in Vanua Levu.
# THERE needs to be a shelter built for beggars living on the streets of Lautoka City.
# GOOD News for senior citizens as they will be getting an increase in monthly allowance following the 2023-2024 National Budget.
Newspaper
Get a copy of The Fiji Times at home from Monday to Saturday, and a copy of The Sunday Times!
No hassles, no worries!
There’s something about feeling the newspaper in your hands, fresh off the press!
We can make that happen for you! We can organise the delivery of your very own copy daily, and it will be there when you wake up to start your day.
And all you have to do is call our Circulation Department for subscription rates.
Our phone numbers are: 3304111 and you can ask for Setaita, Jervis, Anthony, Gaytree or Ropate.
They may just have a rate that suits your budget!
E-Edition
Prefer to read the newspaper online? Then subscribe to the e-edition! There are simple instructions to follow to get to the daily edition!
Log onto www.fijitimes.com
Online
You can follow us on www.fijitimes.com for the latest updates and videos from around the country.
The Lens@177
Follow The Lens@177 on the Fiji Times Facebook page and on the Fiji Times Youtube channel! Check out the latest video! Felix Chaudhary spoke to University of the South Pacific (USP) senior lecturer in economics Dr Neelesh Gounder this week.
TimesSport
Follow TimesSport, our special sports program on the Fiji Times Facebook page and on the Fiji Times Youtube channel! Check out the latest videos! Senior Reporter Rohit Deo spoke to the Drua, and there’s one on the build up to the big boxing match between Winston Hill and Jese Ravudi! Tell us what you think!
#ftheadlines #FTimesheadlines #ftimesheadlines #fijitimesheadlines
