Editors Comment

Editorial Comment | Respect!

After that thriller at Saint Etienne, when we defeated the Australian Wallabies, Flying Fijians fans are now anticipating big things when we take on the might of Georgia early tomorrow morning at the Nouveau Stade...

29th September

Editorial comment | Shifting the smoke

The revelation by Local Government Minister Maciu Nalumisa that major health hazards caused by fires at the Vunato Dump Site would soon be a thing of the past is encouraging. In fact, people of Lautoka who have suffered over the years will greet this news with great anticipation. It’s something they want to hear. It...

28th September

Editorial comment | Positive outcome

It is encouraging to know that Fiji’s financial system remains sound and stable and the Reserve Bank of Fiji continues to keep a close eye on the financial sector stability. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Professor Biman Prasad said this after the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) submitted its 2022-2023 audited financial statements...

27th September

Editorial comment | To the rescue

There is so much to be grateful for, and so much to reflect on when a joint rescue mission between the Fiji Navy search and rescue (SAR) and the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) Fiji resulted in the rescue of two sailors aboard a stricken yacht southwest of Viti Levu. The Fiji Navy confirmed three people...

25th September

Editorial comment | Finally! About time too!

What a relief it must be for people of Ba to listen to the latest developments over Govind Park. After years of frustration, and waiting, it may have felt like a breath of fresh air when Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad highlighted upgrade works on the park. Not many people around the country may have...

24th September

Editorial comment | Our meth challenge

The fact that Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew is saying methamphetamine is being produced in Fiji through prescribed medicines that could be obtained from pharmacies should be a concern. While this is known, meth or ice, he said, was not only found in Suva but is also in Vanua Levu now. “So, there...