Kabara’s cricket team has made history by securing the first-ever title in the Super 8 tournament, defeating Suva by two wickets. This achievement adds to their success in the National Easter Cricket tournament. Despite being a young team from a village, they demonstrated remarkable skills. Notably, three players from Kabara have been selected for Fiji’s national team, which will compete in the world cup qualifier in Samoa. While celebrating this victory, there is a call for increased efforts at the grassroots level to promote cricket. It’s essential for Cricket Fiji to engage more schools in the sport, and the recent participation of Nabua Secondary School, which performed well in the competition, is a positive step. There is considerable untapped cricket talent among secondary school students that needs to be discovered.
In discussions around constitutional changes, Professor Regan has highlighted the importance of revising the Constitution, particularly in light of recent political issues. He suggests simplifying the amendment process, potentially by reducing the required support from 75 percent to a simple majority. This change could facilitate further amendments in the future. There’s a growing consensus that the 2013 Constitution requires revisions or replacement, with many advocating for public consultation to ensure a fair democratic process.
Furthermore, there has been criticism regarding the approach taken with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, suggesting it may not effectively uncover the realities behind past coups. Concerns have been raised about the use of taxpayer funds, advocating for these resources to be redirected towards supporting forgotten communities in Fiji.
A recent constitutional seminar has sparked debate about the need for substantial changes. Issues surrounding by-elections and the structure of constituencies continue to be discussed, with many expressing the need for a more sustainable legislative approach. The sentiment among some is that the public should be kept informed and engaged to foster trust and accountability in leadership going forward.
On the sports front, following the Fiji men’s sevens team’s return from Paris after their Olympic campaign, supporters are urged to accept the loss and focus on upcoming competitions, such as the Commonwealth Games and the Rugby World Cup Sevens, maintaining hope and confidence in the team’s future.