‘Letters’: FICAC claims
Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica says he did meet with FICAC acting deputy commissioner Francis Puleiwai and asked if there was a report against him and that this was not interference or...
View ArticleHuman Rights Issue
I want to express my views on the current human rights issues in Fiji, a major issue that cannot be ignored. Acts, including discrimination and violence, is a concern to not individuals but also the...
View ArticleDrug War
Parental Permit(P) Harvesting Handling(H) Drug Delivery(D) This qualification has been awarded to children via parents is very astonishing indeed. Parents or elders are meant to seek a bright future...
View ArticleLetters: Education Data
There is education crisis in Fiji. Thirty-seven per cent of students do not pass year eight or class eight, thus do not move on to year nine or form three to pursue secondary education. A great...
View Article‘Letters’: Crumbling school structure
A recent picture of crumbling structures of a prominent primary school in the outskirts of Suva has sent shivers down our spine. The level of decay and neglect is simply unbelievable. In my childhood,...
View ArticleLetters: Filthy Graffiti
Such “filthy work of art” confirms we live in a society with some sick and degraded minds. They lack the ability to be respectful. Cops are there to keep society safe. The “sign-writer’s” spelling...
View ArticleLetters: Festivity
Friendliness Familiarisation Engagement Enhancements Social Sittings Traditional Teachings Inaugurated Instilled Valued or Vetted Implied or Ignored Throughout Tactfully Yearfully / Years On Every...
View Article‘Letters’: Footpath hazard
This footpath section along the Queens Rd in Martintar, Nadi, a short distance from The Daily Shop, is a “hazard” area waiting to “swallow up” an unsuspecting pedestrian during fading light or night...
View Article‘Letters’: NFA
Can the minister concerned please carry out an investigation against the National Fire Authority? With the recent cases of fires, it seems the NFA cannot tackle the situation when required the most. I...
View Article‘Letters’: Deportation
Well done, Minister Pio Tikoduadua. Thank you for your prompt decision over the deportation of the British X-rated creator ‘Bonnie Blue’ aka Tia Emma. This is a good lesson for the future X-rated...
View ArticleLetters: 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...
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