‘Letters’: Failed 7s coaches
Our Government, (including the former Govt), continue to make huge investments in sports, especially in 7s rugby. The Minister for Sports needs to intervene, with urgency. When the “return on...
View Article‘Letters’: FNPF pensioners
The 2024 Parliamentary session starts next week, and a host of issues will be debated. One of the nagging issues, which has been pending for a very long time, needs to be debated and resolved. Justice...
View Article‘Letters’: Our Achievement
The former FijiFirst government tried its best to be on par with the standards Singapore is governed by, but time was not on their side. We know Singapore has very scarce natural resources and are...
View Article‘Letters’: All at fault
The recent performance of our national 7s team seems to tell us that we are not ready for the Olympics. Players are still undecided on how to play, and the coach does not have a platform of how to play...
View ArticleLetters: Our Roads Our Safety
I am all for beautifying our country, especially our roads for locals and tourists alike. But I believe that we should be sensible about it as well. My point is that while we are trying to come up with...
View ArticleLetters: Blood Tests
The leader of our three-legged Government is talking about spot checks or random blood tests being allowed in schools. How about random blood tests are first trialled on police officers who are sworn...
View ArticleLetters: Rent Freeze
The issue of rent is between the landlord and the tenant. The Government does not own the property. Why should Government interfere between the two parties on the issue of rent? Is it legal to do...
View ArticleLetters: Plane Heating System
After 40 years, I’ve had another jet ride. I just want to know why the cabins can’t be heated up instead of giving passengers a very worn-out thin blanket. All the airlines have this problem. Also,...
View ArticleLetters: Language Loss
Language is developed by listening, applying, nourishing, garnishing, understanding, generalising and exposing. Language learning begins at home and the socio environment one grows up in plays an...
View ArticleLetters: How Ministers Can Remain Honourable
A government minister must be beyond reproach and possess an unblemished character. Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya does not appear to possess such a character. We learn...
View ArticleLetters: Arrogance at Its Best
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka alongside several Government ministers have called on the Fiji Rugby Union for a meeting to discuss the recent performances of the Fiji Airways men’s national 7s team on...
View ArticleLetters: PM’s FRU Visit
Can the Prime Minister include in his agenda the issue of the Fiji Rugby Union and Fiji as a whole being bullied by New Zealand Rugby and its CEO, Mark Robinson? And sadly observed in silence by World...
View ArticleLetters: Public Roads Access
Sir, after accessing all public roads in Fiji, I find that Vanua Levu roads have been neglected. The Vanua Levu roads have not been encircled unlike Viti Levu Queens and Kings roads made complete...
View ArticleLetters: Unemployment Benefits
Unemployed people to have original, bio-friendly business ideas. Why can’t governments implement policies to capitalise on this venture that’ll benefit the whole world? But if you spend 15-20 years...
View ArticleLetters: Womb Ovaries Milking Enabling Nurturing(WOMEN)
Women play a vital role in a man’s life right from partnership/marriage to conceiving/carriage – delivery to upbringing to householding as a mother or spouse. Whichever setting in any house without a...
View ArticleLetters: Israeli War
If you are closely following the Israeli attack on Gaza, you can see that Israel isn’t just trying to get rid of Hamas. They are trying to get rid of the Palestinian people by bombing hospitals,...
View ArticleLetters: Justice Delayed
I hold no brief for suspended DPP Christopher Pryde. In fact I saw him as a Bainimarama regime lackey and hound dog. But to put him in limbo for one year before setting up a tribunal to hear the...
View ArticleLetters: Role Of CWM Hospital
Colonial War Memorial Hospital, (CWMH) is the pride of the nation. It serves a cardinal role in providing excellent medical services to the country & the region. It has a special place in the...
View ArticleLetters To The Editor : Integrity Of Govt
It is the Prime Minister’s sole perogative to hire and fire his ministers. He has oversight over all Government policies. I do believe, I speak for a large number of women who are out there, but are...
View ArticleLetters To The Editor : Happy Women’s Day
March 8 was a special day. A day for us women. A day when we get the appreciation and recognition. A day when we are made to feel special with warm wishes and gifts. A day set aside for accolades and...
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