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LETTERS: Drug Bust
I refer to the news in the Fiji Sun of Tuesday, January 16, 2024, on the largest seizure of drugs worth more than $F2billion, and therefore calls upon the law custodians, in particular police and the...
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LETTERS: Honouring Women
The village of Nakavika in Namosi celebrated the New Year in a unique style. The women were seated at the top table while the men prepared the meals to washing dishes. This shows a united effort to...
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LETTERS: New Development Plan
I am not sure whether the public is convinced on the arguments put forwarded by the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance on the need for a new development plan. Sitiveni Rabuka claims “the five-Year...
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LETTERS: The Truth
The truth always hurts, and in some ways bring some blemish to its causes. It is factual, beyond any doubt, Fiji inherited a massive debt burden to the tune of $10 billion-plus. This is no petty cash...
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LETTERS: Scams
Digital scams have been on the rise for some time to come. Digital wallets may seem convenient and safe but with these so-called glitches technical or manual going cashless is not sensible. Be it...
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LETTERS: COP28
It was quite surprisng and ironic that an oil rich country – United Arab Emirates – in the city of Dubai, hosted COP28. It was also ironic to note that a conference and all other issues were discussed...
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EDITORIAL: A New Dawn for Nabavatu Village
I n the heart of Dreketi, Macuata, a community of resilient souls from Nabavatu Village has emerged from a three-year struggle, finding solace and optimism in a new beginning. Saturday marks a...
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Please, all present Government coalition, go home and stay there; resign! You have been nothing but an inept Government less than a year into your term. Nothing but a witch hunt into the previous...
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Letters To The Editor: SODELPA Issues
Gavoka and his SODELPA side are not very popular although they only won three seats in our last election, but they are the kingmakers in today’s Fiji politics. Although they hold the balance of power,...
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Letters To The Editor: Stealing Methamphetamine
Just a few days ago I forewarned on this esteemed column about the possibility of methamphetamine seized last weekend going missing from the evidence storage. Lo and behold, now a police officer is...
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Letters To The Editor: Fiji Medical Services – Nausori Health Centre
The concerning state of medical services at the Nausori Health Centre, which is currently undergoing renovations, leading to a temporary relocation of services under a tent needs to be addressed....
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Letters To The Editor: Irresponsible Drivers
At about 1.15pm on Friday, January 19, 2024, I was waiting at the traffic lights at the T junction of Cawa Rd and Queens Rd facing Mt St Mary’s School. As the lights turned green, I was shocked to see...
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Letters To The Editor: Children’s Curfew
With the help of volunteers from Fiji and abroad, the Mentor Me Fiji Foundation has achieved amazing results with the girls of St. Christopher’s Home publishing three books with these amazing children...
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Letters To The Editor: Uncertainty
After the last general election, parties were engaged in intense negotiations to explore the possibilities of formation of a coalition government. The spotlight was on SODELPA, as they held the...
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Letters To The Editor: Fiji’s Democracy
Democracy exists in the world, however, Fiji’s version is loosely based upon the same fundamental principles, with a Fijian twist. We have allowed a government of two to rule the country for 16 years....
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Letters To The Editor: Insubordination
The dismissal of SODELPA’s Aseri Radrodro is valid and it is a disgrace to the party’s leadership and hierarchy. I find it sinister, fishy and unprofessional of SODELPA leader Viliame Gavoka to rebuff...
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Letters To The Editor: Collision
There seems to be collision within the coalition government. I’m sure when coalitions are formed party legislations are put forward to interact and taken forward when accepted by all. Forming a...
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Letters To The Editor: Words of Wisdom
How remarkable indeed. Fiji, today; is blessed to have Jioji Kotobalavu. He served exemplarily as a permanent secretary, under no less than three prime ministers. His wisdom, counsel, wealth of...
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Letters To The Editor: Good Leader in Soccer
It is very good to know John Grey is going to bring his immense knowledge and experience to raise the standard of soccer in Nadi and in the country. John was always a warm, friendly, jovial and humble...
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Letters To The Editor: Whales Tooth
I read with interest a media article headed “Ministry of Environment clarifies policy on whales’ teeth”. The Acting Director of Environment, Ms Baleicakau, apparently stated that sperm whales are...
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