Opinion
Letters to the Editor – Thursday, June 20, 2019
Roy’s roots While Roy Krishna’s decision to sign up with professional football club Hero India Super League Club Amra Team Kolkata (ATK) surprised many, I believe he is on the right track as far as...
Editorial comment – Fiji Airways flies high
IT’S interesting to note that Fiji Airways has leapfrogged from fourth to first place to scoop the “Best Airline Staff in Australia Pacific”. The achievement acknowledges what the airline says is its continued commitment to world-class service and customer experience. The national airlines’ flight attendants have also been ranked among the top 20 in the...
18th June
Letters to the Editor – June 18, 2019
Stray dogs a nuisance My heart goes out to the family of two-year-old Amari Whippy who was brutally attacked by a pack of stray dogs. Her attack and the many other attacks on innocent people are an eye-opener and I’m glad that our PM has stepped in and ordered municipal councils throughout the country to...
Editorial comment – Raising water safety
IT is sad that two families are mourning the loss of their loved ones following separate incidents where a man’s body was found floating in a river in Labasa and a child allegedly drowned in a river in Seaqaqa. Police spokeswoman Ana Naisoro confirmed the young man, in his 20s, was reported missing by his...
17th June
Letters to the Editor – June 17, 2019
Skipper Cup thrills The Solo Nute-coached Suva brigade marched into the final unbeaten and the boys in blue are set to defend the Skipper Cup title they won in style at Lawaqa Park (36-35). Nadroga, on the other hand, escaped the fury of the Highlanders and came out firing (33-31). The final will definitely bring...
Editorial comment – Embracing fire safety
AS authorities investigate the cause of four separate structural fires in the Western Division at the weekend, perhaps this should be an apt reason for us to be proactive. Police have urged homeowners to be vigilant after fire destroyed a six-bedroom home in Nawaka, Nadi, on Saturday afternoon. Police spokeswoman Ana Naisoro said the cause...
16th June
Letters to the Editor – June 16, 2019
Affection or what IN my time it was “nice bola” or “car shine”. Today, it’s “uro”. Mmmmm … no wonder NCDs (non-communicable diseases) have multiplied! ALLEN LOCKINGTON Kava Place, Waiyavi, Lautoka Congratulations in order Heartiest congratulations to the Capital City side for maintaining superiority and ascendancy for an emphatic win over my young Jack’s Nadi...
Editorial comment – Only the best for RWC 2019
IT’S good to see eight local-based players included in the 42-member Flying Fijians squad to the upcoming Test Series against the New Zealand Maori All Blacks, and the Pacific Nations Cup. The ultimate goal though is a spot in our Rugby World Cup campaign later this year. National coach John McKee has named a powerful...
15th June
Letters to the Editor – June 15, 2019`
Environmental concerns After analysing the recent budget, I was quite pleased to realise the efforts by the Bainimarama Government in placing a higher levy on the purchase of plastics and also banning certain products in days to come. These have been an environment hazard for quite some time now. I was a bit confused over...
Editorial comment – Empowering our women
MINISTER for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa believes the fifth National Women’s Expo which came to a close yesterday was the beginning of a journey towards economic empowerment for women in Fiji. Closing the expo yesterday, Mrs Vuniwaqa said unofficially the total earnings from the three-day event was a staggering $450,938. This, she...
14th June
Letters to the Editor – June 14, 2019
Drug dealers The stern warning by our Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimaranma, to dealers of hard drugs is not only proper but it’s great to see government stepping up its game to combat drug smuggling by introducing non-intrusive inspection equipment (FT 13/06). Police Commissioner, Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho, also stated that police are aware of a...
Editorial comment – Safety, security first
PRIME Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has made a very powerful statement against hard drugs. He sounded a warning the other day, basically calling on drug peddlers to stay away. He made no bones about the commitment of the Fijian border security forces to fight much more than the drug war. In keeping with that general line...
