Letters: PM’s Stance on Tabuya
It is great to read the following statement from our PM regarding Minister Lynda Tabuya’s rumours: “The court does not work on allegations, they work on the evidence that is handed to court.” (FS 13/...
View ArticleLetters: Power
”Absolute power corrupts absolutely” – Lord Acton, 1857. This absolute power was wielded in Fiji from 2006 to 2022. Corruption, nepotism and fear ruled Fiji during those 16 years. Basic human and...
View ArticleLetters: Infrastructure Woes
The constant and never-ending issues related to our critical infrastructure and its impact on the services to the people has reached a crisis point. The deafening silence from the relevant minister and...
View ArticleLetters: Thank You, L TA
I salute and sincerely thank the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for its cancellation of 98 licences and suspending four, for the period August 1, 2023, to March 01, 2024. This is excellent work. LTA...
View ArticleLetters: No Political Interference
I fully endorse the comments of the Fiji Sun’s Editorial on March 9, that the timing on Ben Gollings dismissal was indeed suspicious. I had previously stated that Government’s call for FRU to call a...
View ArticleLetters: WAF Standards
The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) scenario in a 36 hour period from Saturday March 16 to early Monday morning March 18, 2024; Calling WAF at 8:00pm Saturday evening: Wife: Bula, is this the WAF? Young...
View ArticleLetters: Nadi floods
There is deep concern regarding the recent floods that devastated Nadi over the weekend. It is evident that the severity of the flooding was exacerbated by inadequate drainage systems in the area. The...
View ArticleEditorial: Kudos To The Businesses And Institutions Who Show Commitment
Pacific Recycling Foundation should be commended for its efforts in bringing business leaders together to join a worthy cause that’s sure to shape the future of their businesses. The foundation...
View Article$14.7m Assistance
Thanks to the Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, Ewen McDonald, for reaffirmaing his support to our country. The $14.7million for the redevelopment masterplan of the CWM Hospital is such welcoming...
View ArticleTransformational leader
Voreqe Bainimarama was the most transformational leader that Fiji had. From his non adherence to tribal and ethnic politics that was the hallmark of Fiji’s political scene. He preached that every...
View ArticleTraffic Police
Apart from enforcing traffic rules, isn’t facilitating traffic flow also the duty of police? On Saturday it took me two and half hours to drive two kilometres from Pala’s Service Station to the Andrews...
View ArticleEyes on Hong Kong 7s
It is great to read that our new Fiji 7s coach Osea Kolinisau has allowed members of the Fiji 7s squad to play for their clubs during the Tabadamu 7s tournament last week and in the Marist 7s this...
View ArticleMore Equal Political Class
Writing on the state of the rule of law in Fiji and its flawed constitution Professor Wadan Narsey seems to feel the Fiji public is more interested in the alleged sexual antics of Cabinet ministers...
View ArticleEditorial: What Is Going On?
To describe the revelation of an alleged drinking party at a school premises by faculty and ancillary staff members as concerning would be an understatement. The icing on the cake was it allegedly...
View ArticleLetters: Drua’s Predicament
Mick Byrne’s navigating of the Drua ship to a successful Super Rugby regatta in only its second year of competition has caught the eyes of world rugby by storm. The seas are getting rough, and...
View ArticleLetters: Sevens Strategy
In 15s rugby, when Fiji play the All Blacks, they lose badly. In Super Rugby, when the Drua play the Crusaders, they beat them. This indicates Super Rugby is B-grade rugby, hence the constant errors...
View ArticleLetters: Soft Talk
I gather many people are disappointed with the ‘Straight Talk’ segment featuring Vijay Narayan’s interview with the RFMF Commander, Major-General Ro Jone Kalouniwai (March 20). What was wrong was...
View ArticleLetters: Taxi Driver Safety
It’s truly tragic to learn of the untimely demise of a young taxi driver at Waisali Hill in Savusavu. This is not the first time a life has been taken away in such a barbaric act. Over the years, many...
View ArticleLetters: Health Infrastructure
It’s nice to note that the Australian government has given aid to boost our medical services. Be it a centre or major hospital, the facility needs to be up to par in service, skill, supplies,...
View ArticleLetters: Vinaka, BSP
One good turn deserves another and that is why I just want to thank BSP for helping me open my business account with them after six years being a sole trader. In 2019, and being 62 with financial...
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