Bula IT can be done. This is the take of Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) commander Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai, who says the review of the 2013 Constitution was within the bounds of the law. And despite views that the Constitution cannot be changed, Ro Jone says there’s no harm in testing existing provisions, such as those that require a two-thirds majority in Parliament and a referendum.

“(If) it doesn’t work, then it justifies an alternate course of action that they can do,” he said. That’s the big one on the front page of The Fiji Times for Saturday, August 24. In the second story on Page 1, Minister for Women Lynda Tabuya is not shying away from the controversial topic of death penalty, restating yesterday that Fiji must send out a “loud and clear” message sent to drug cartels and traffickers beyond Fiji’s borders.

While her call for drug lords to be put to death attracted criticism from certain quarters, Ms Tabuya is glad she stirred the pot and got people talking about a scourge that is destroying young and vulnerable people. She said Fiji’s drug woes will toss the country in a state of hopelessness if this issue is not nipped in the bud. Letters to the editor We have seven pages of people’s opinions.

Feel the pulse of the nation. Synopsis What a beauty! What a result! 42-16! Now that was powerful! The fans lapped up that display of constructive rugby, embraced the moment, and lived the magic that comes with a winning start. And what a p.