Letters: Girmit Day
Just like many money-grubbing carnivals the Girmit Remembrance Day was turned into a carnival. The question that many still ask those ministers and organisers is, was it a remembrance day to remember...
View ArticleLetters: Fijian Drua
In my eyes, the Fijian Drua in the current Super Rugby Pacific competition, has been clearly a mixed bag of successes, achievements, failures and disappointments. We won matches we should have lost;...
View ArticleEditorial: Tis The Season of the Sniffles, Learn to Protect Yourself
Fiji is transitioning into the dry or cold season already an increased number of cases at health centres of flu and cold infections are evident. One needs to only look at the attendance at the...
View ArticleLETTERS: Srikanth Bolla
While Fiji is focused on snakes and polar bears, Srikanth Bolla is teaching us some real-life lessons at Damodar Cinemas. I highly recommend to those who can afford the time and money and/ or...
View ArticleLETTERS: The truth hurts
Sadly, it is what it is. The truth always hurts. The long arm of the law finds its target in due course. No matter how long a “night” can be, the sun is sure to rise … (old saying). With much...
View ArticleLETTERS: Strike
It is good to hear that Government will look at ending the Vatukoula strike that is decades old, the FIJI Water strike, the sugar mill strike, and so forth. The new concept of demographic changes of...
View ArticleLetters: Drug use in Fiji
I am writing to express my deep concern about the rise of illicit drug use in Fiji, a nation known for its strong religious values and law-abiding citizens. This issue transcends individual choices and...
View ArticleLetters: Old Pattern of Political Play
When I saw the media report ‘Police investigate comments made by FijiFirst MP Rinesh Sharma’ (15/ 05/ 24), it reminded me of the saying the more things change the more they remain the same. This...
View ArticleLetters: HIV/AIDS Cases
I write this letter with utter frustration and anger about the surging proliferation of HIV/ AIDS cases among youngsters in the country. It’s maddening to watch the systemic neglect that has allowed...
View ArticleLetters: Australia, China Relations
Australia is Fijis largest trade partner and biggest source market for the tourism industry. Australia is on the hostile radar of the Chinese due to its foreign affairs policies, which leaned towards...
View ArticleLetters: Effectiveness of Litter Decree
Fiji has a no-littering law. The Litter Decree was, in fact, enacted and put in force in 1991. The intent was to bring littering under control through the application of the provisions contained...
View ArticleLetters: Telecommunication
Transfer Eloquents Lengths Elongated(TELE) Telecommunications are various means of relaying messages globally. Be it radio, television, computer, landline or mobile (phones) all with a network of...
View ArticleLetters: Energy Generation Review
I would like to thank the minister for reviewing the energy generation legislation. Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) does not deserve the monopoly and other protection it enjoys because it has not used this...
View ArticleEditorial : Wake Up/Our Drug Crisis is Real
Fiji is facing a serious drug crisis, with alarming statistics showing a significant rise in drug offences over the past five years. From 2019 to 2023, the number of drug-related cases has surged, with...
View ArticleLETTERS: Reckless Driving
I have been driving for the past five years and it has come to my attention that some drivers today are getting very reckless on our roads. This issue is rising at an alarming rate despite relevant...
View ArticleLETTERS: Drua’s Dawning
The Fijian Drua players have displayed that they can concentrate for 80 minutes and play great rugby. Thank you, Drua for the victory on Saturday against the Reds. As the race for the Super Rugby...
View ArticleLETTERS: Climate Change Impact
As a concerned citizen, I am writing to draw attention to the pressing issue of climate change and its devastating impact on Fiji. Our beloved islands are increasingly vulnerable to rising sea levels,...
View ArticleLETTERS: Digital Billboards
While travelling from Suva to Nausori last week, I noticed several newly erected digital billboards. I was initially proud to see them as a symbol of progression in the country, transitioning from the...
View ArticleLETTERS: Consultation, My Foot!
The Minister for Health says controlling the use of pseudoephedrine needs to come through a wider consultation with the ministry and other stakeholders. Is he for real? Consultation is broken,...
View ArticleLETTERS: No Outside Food Allowed
“No outside food allowed” at the HFC Bank Stadium, in Suva. This principle normally applies to food establishments and restaurants, not a sports stadium. Who makes up these stupid rules and why are...
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