Letters: Ferry Services
Interisland ferry services provided by Sea Road, Interlink and Goundar Shipping are a major link between Vanua Levu and V iti Levu via Nabouwalu, Natovi and Ellington ports. This can become one of the...
View ArticleLetters: Two-way Nadi traffic
The opinions of those who campaigned hard for downtown Nadi to revert to two-way traffic are well respected. You are finally being heard. Nadi’s vehicles numbers have exploded in recent years. Well...
View ArticleLetters: Stand up for Autism
After hearing news that a school banned a child with autism from participating in a school trip, I feel the need to write this. There are boys and girls who no one invites to birthdays for example....
View ArticleLetters: Amusement rides safety
As the rainy season begins, it was disheartening to witness the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) department allowing a Ferris wheel to operate during midweek rainfall at the Sigatoka Carnival. Such...
View ArticleLetters: Boxing inquiry
At the Haidar (Nathan Singh) boxing inquiry, can the referee and Haidar’s seconds be asked if they, at any time of the fight, had advised Haidar to stop fighting as he was taking a lot of beating? I...
View ArticleLetters: Where’s the respect?
To the person/s who lit fire/s last weekend, and allowed it to burn un-supervised, please be advised, your carelessness and irresponsibility, caused much damage to our boundary pine posts and chain...
View ArticleLETTERS: Climate change projections
News has it that recent projections from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) estimate that climate-related losses could reach 4 per cent of Fiji’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2100 unless urgent action...
View ArticleLETTERS: Rabuka, the man
‘I will step in”: Rabuka (FS 23/11). Wow! How awe inspiring is that? Rabuka stepped in to lead the government which promised a paradigm change in democratic governance. Many erstwhile supporters now...
View ArticleLETTERS: Congratulations Year 8 students
To the Year 8 Students of Fiji: First and foremost, congratulations to those of you who passed with flying colours! Your success is a reflection of your hard work and the sacrifices of your parents,...
View ArticleLETTERS: RFNS Puamau Secrecy
Development partners Australia is so kind and proactive in their approach to assist Pacific Small Islands Nations and Fiji is getting a brand new Navy Vessel RFNS Timo to replace the RFNS Puamau which...
View ArticleMartintar nightclub hours
For the benefit of many poorer members of the community, in my view, with many drug issues, poverty, drunkards are not being able to get back home before sunrise, it may not be wise for each nightclub...
View ArticleSympathies for Vanuatu
Our heartfelt sympathies with all those affected in Vanuatu by the earthquake. It is heartbreaking to know of the devastation caused by it. Many are left in despair and shattered minds. One thing I...
View ArticleDrink, don’t drive
With all the campaigns on “Don’t drink and Drive ” and the awareness on the dangers, some people still don’t take heed of the warnings. What will it take to get it through that thick skull of theirs...
View Article‘Letters’: New COMPOL
Congratulations to Mr Rusiate Tudravu, for being appointed as the new COMPOL. A word of caution though that people should not expect him to address all the issues overnight with his magic wand. Most of...
View Article‘Letters’: Chicken pox
What sort of hospital turns a mother and her three-year-old daughter away with the excuse that there wasn’t a paediatrician around! Couldn’t any doctor treat chickenpox? And wasn’t taking charge over...
View ArticleLetters: No card fines
Is it true that LTA officers are penalising passengers caught on buses without bus cards? Are they seriously penalising passengers for a failed system? And isn’t that the most absurd and the most...
View ArticleEditorial: PM’s Decisive Action Upholds Integrity, But It Must Be Consistent
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s swift decision to dismiss Lynda Tabuya from her role as Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection underscores his commitment to maintain the highest standards...
View Article‘LETTERS’: Devastating world events
The year 2025 has just begun & devastating world events have sent shock waves around the globe. The first amongst these is the uncontrollable wildfires of the United States of America. The state of...
View ArticleLetters: Teachers, please
Don’t keep the slow ones back, Keep them with their peers. Don’t repeat the big mistake of teaching at only one level, a level far ahead of some and far below the very bright. The slower ones are left...
View ArticleLetters: Pryde predicament
With all the hanky panky that’s been going on since his initial suspension over 21 months ago and now new allegations of wrongdoing against him after he was found not guilty and reinstated to his...
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