True Face Of Politics In Fiji
The proposed changes to the personal emoluments, allowances and entitlements for our political leaders should come as no surprise to all of us. The trend of these representatives of ours taking care of...
View ArticleLETTERS: Shameful!
Only few slashed, a few added. What a surprise! The recommendation by the Special Committee on Emoluments recent report was the least expected from the Peoples’ Coalition Government. This proposed...
View ArticleLETTERS: So sad!
Sadly, at a time in Fiji’s history and when many thousands are struggling to put 3 proper meals on their tables daily, our honoured Members of Parliament, justify majority pay increases. This is...
View ArticleLetters: Forty Ayes
It is reality check for all who disagreed. At least, we managed to air our democratic views – 40 ayes; seven nayes; three did not vote; and three supposedly abstained. The motion before the august...
View ArticleLetters: Own Pockets Filled
The true colours of our parliamentarians are finally appearing. Their election promise was to reduce salaries of cabinet ministers and the Prime Minister, which they did, even forming a committee to...
View ArticleLetters: Workers’ Well-Being
As a student and concerned citizen who wants change to take shape, I urge the Ministry of Employment to look at every business firm about the welfare of its employees, as some are facing problems. It...
View ArticleLetters: Addressing Truancy in Fiji
I’m Miliana Vakaloloma, a resident at Flagstaff, Suva. As a concerned citizen, I’m strongly compelled to address the increase in truancy rates of our students. As a concerned citizen and a second-year...
View ArticleLetters: Crushing Season is Here
We are slowly but surely moving towards that month, which brings many sugarcane farmers and their workers together as cane harvesting gets underway. It is indeed exciting times for them and the...
View ArticleLetters: Minimum Wage, MPs’ Pay Rise
After the Government, through the Fiji Parliament, awarded itself substantial pay increases, with members of parliament (MPs) receiving a 100 percent pay rise (increase from $50,000 to $100,000) not...
View ArticleLetters: Chinese Alternative Model
The Chinese offer an alternative on international cooperation and diplomacy to the Western model. They offer support instead of trying to impose their Chinese governance ideas as long they have access...
View ArticleLetters: Suspend or Expel
To suspend or expel them will be the end of the FijiFirst Party’s political life, and the writing is already on the wall when it is in the opposition now. FFP leader, Voreqe Bainimarama, is already...
View ArticleLetters: Emoluments
Earning Money on Labour Utilisation Meeting Economic Needs Tallied Sustainably (EMOLUMENTS) Emoluments is paying somebody for the work they have done. Can the Emoluments Committee clarify what work...
View ArticleLetters: 7s, a National Issue
As a Fijian Sevens team supporter, I am concerned that the results are not what we had expected from the Fiji men’s rugby 7s team at the HSBC SVNS Singapore tournament. The Fijians were beaten by USA...
View ArticleLetters: Taking a Stand
I wish to highlight the pressing issue of domestic violence in Fiji. It is a problem that has plagued our society for far too long, and it is time for us to come together as a community to put an end...
View ArticleLetters: FijiFirst Party (FFP)
The acronym FFP which stood for FijiFirst party became a household name before the 2022 General Election and is again being remembered after the recent parliamentary salary increases. This time though...
View ArticleLetters: Today’s Parliamentarians
When I look back at the caliber of the parliamentarians of yesteryears – before the military coup of 1987 and the ensuing coup culture and what it has entailed – I can’t help but think today’s...
View ArticleLetters: SGS Celebration Rocks
There is a saying that lions roar in the jungle, but most recently, the Suva Grammar School (SGS) Jubilee celebrations in Suva rang loud, were colourful and lively. I loved watching updates on social...
View ArticleLetters: Madrid or Drift?
This week, our Fiji 7s gladiators with 7s king Jerry Tuwai included, will be playing 7s champion New Zealand in their Madrid 7s first Pool game at 12:14am on Saturday. If our boys display their 7s...
View ArticleLetters: Coalition Disadvantage
The demerit of a Coalition Government is due to the association of numerous party leaders, it is considered unstable. At times the ideologies and perspective do not align, and there is a higher...
View ArticleLetters: Traffic Congestion
I write to you today with a heavy heart regarding a pressing issue that plagues our beautiful islands – traffic congestion. As residents of Fiji, we have all experienced the frustration of being stuck...
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