‘Letter to the Editor’-Sub-Standard Rental Cars
Recently, I had families from overseas visit us. Many of them rented vehicles from different rental car companies. Unfortunately, most of the vehicles rented were below standard and services...
View ArticleEditorial: Caught In The Undertow
Japan’s quiet diplomacy rises from donor to potential superpower in the Pacific. It was all about the money. Just how much we’re only coming to know through the multimillion dollars funneled through...
View ArticleEditorial: Waseem’s Servant’s Towel
Call for action on service amidst acts of selflessness in Fiji. Service, an adjective that should end the week on a high for the many levels the message permeated, should set the mood for the nation....
View Article‘Letters To The Editor’-TIN Law 2017
As a concerned member of the public, I wish to raise an issue about a certain legislation – TIN 2017. I feel that Land Transport Authority (LTA) officers are abusing this legislation by booking...
View Article‘Letters To The Editor’-Values
Times have changed. In the past, the audio-visual media in particular was flooded with messages on prevention of a wide range of social issues- AIDS, teenage pregnancy, STDs, etc., by non-governmental...
View Article‘Letters To The Editor’-Same Sex Marriages
It is shocking to hear Reverend Viniana Rokomasi Ravetali supporting same sex marriage. Is she a real church padre? In which Bible verse does God talk about same sex marriage? God’s law of...
View Article‘Letters To The Editor’-SODELPA’s Threat
According to media reports (fake or otherwise) SODELPA has issued a seven-day warning to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to respond in terms of agreement violations or face the music. I am not...
View Article‘Letters To The Editor’-Stray Animals
It has been an ongoing issue despite numerous complaints to the police and agricultural department. Recently, I heard the police highlighting that a majority of the accidents on our roads are caused...
View Article‘Letters To The Editor’-Where’s The Promise?
In the national budget speech, we heard that an increase in social welfare for Elders was coming. The sad thing now is that our purple bus cards are back at $25 a month – when the cost of living and...
View Article‘Letters to the Editor’: Ultimatum
As reported, SODELPA’s so called ‘ultimatum’ to the Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, is deeply troubling and most regrettable. Was this so very necessary? I praise wise counsel prevail. Such actions...
View Article‘Letters to the Editor’: Water Woes
As a concerned citizen, I would like to highlight the struggle that many families face during water cuts and disruptions. It affects workers, students, the elderly and people from all walks of life....
View Article‘Letters to the Editor’: Ferry ticket information
Our transport sector, especially the sea travel, has grown enormously throughout the country. People travel more than ever due to the luxury fast ferries in operation and in some routes the travel time...
View Article‘Letters to the Editor’: Repair Charges
Have you noticed the excessively high charges of repairing smartphones by phone repair shops? Some costs of repairs are so exorbitant might as well buy a new phone. Smartphones have taken over the...
View Article‘Letters To The Editor’: Fire Safety
Wouldn’t it be nice if Labasa Town Council could build fire safety boxes on top of the underground fire hydrants with the fire hoses connected to each hydrant? Now this could have saved a lot of time....
View Article‘Letters to the Editor’: Key lessons
Welcome to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, where 20 teams will fiercely and courageously clash for a glory made available once in every four years. Fans of the Flying Fijians will be breathing a...
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‘Letters to the Editor’: Police laxity
I wish to raise a concern how and why police officers at Nausori don’t seem to do their work diligently and are ignoring complaints lodged by members of the community. On July 15, 2023, a complaint was...
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‘Letters to the Editor’: Children and Negligence
With respect to a news article titled ‘Police warn parents’ on August 13, 2023, it was reported that children were left unattended in cars while waiting on parents who were in nightclubs. This isn’t...
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‘Letters to the Editor’: Supermarket Pricing
I am truly amazed how a major supermarket based in Martintar, Nadi, has “changed and/or manipulated” the price of canned peeled imported tomatoes. Last week, I bought several tins – three cans for $5....
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‘Letters to the Editor’: Welfare Assistance
I assume the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection is enjoying her ministerial post and the benefits that comes with it. Yes, the hefty pay and allowances. While she is at it, can social...
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‘Letters to the Editor’: FNPF Pension
I write this open letter to all FNPF pensioners who were affected by the reforms of 2012. In the last National Budget, Government announced that a certain sum of money will be paid out to the...
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