Bula The drug situation in Fiji has overtaken us, says Opposition MP and former police commissioner Ioane Naivalurua. He questioned police and government whether their effort matched the crisis or not. Mr Naivalurua suggested the establishment of a joint Parliament committee to look into the implementation and progress of the National Narcotics Counter Strategy.
Home Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua said something interesting yesterday in response. “This is a very important and emotional issue for me,” he said. “Five years ago, I said the same thing.
The government at the time said they didn’t need help. “Now, I am telling Fiji that we need help.” It is difficult not to be swayed by the fact that this isn’t a challenge that has just popped out of the woodworks! That’s the lead on Page 1 of The Fiji Times for Wednesday, July 10.
In the second story, Members of Parliament from the deregistered FijiFirst who remain strictly independent may not have a chance of retaining their seats at the next general election. This is according to former permanent secretary in the Prime Minister’s office, Jioji Kotobalavu, who said the chances of winning as an independent candidate were zero and, therefore, a waste of effort and resources. To successfully retain their seats, they must join a political party, he insists.
Synopsis It’s great that we are already talking about billions of dollars in tourism! It’s the way to go! Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill reckons tourism in Fij.
