Letters To The Editors

Letters to the Editor | Monday, May 29, 2023

Souvenir currency TODAY we commemorate the life of one of Fiji’s most visionary leaders, Ratu Sir Josefa Lalabalavu Vanayaliyali Sukuna, after a lapse of 13 years. A grand salute to our Coalition Government for reviving...

28th May

Letters to the Editor | Sunday, May 28, 2023

Proud Fijian I enjoyed the groups of entertainers who performed their traditional meke for the last two days at the recent Great Council of Chiefs meeting which I haven’t seen for a very long time, like the much talked about lakalaka titled “Ofa ki Nakula” which went viral via mainstream and social media from people...

27th May

Letters to the Editor | Saturday, May 27, 2023

Review team’s recommendations WHAT if the GCC had met after the GCC Review Team had completed its task following the nationwide consultations? This would have enabled the GCC to consider and subsequently endorse — among other agenda items — the review team’s recommendations. That would appear, in my humble opinion, to be a more logical...

26th May

Letters to the Editor | Friday, May 26, 2023

GCC opening At this time of writing, 10.56am Wednesday, May 24, filled with mixed emotions and tear-filled eyes of happiness, I humble myself to say thank you to the Lord our God in Jesus holy name, for after 16 years of much dominance, the Great Council of Chiefs has risen from its ashes on the...

25th May

Letters to the Editor | Thursday, May 25, 2023

Back in History Thank you for the Back in History page each day. They are always interesting. I can report to you, that the helicopter pilot in yesterday’s article (24/5) still has his pilot’s licence and is still flying, now in the USA. He was just 23 years old when that accident happened and I...

24th May

Letters to the Editor | Wednesday, July 24, 2023

Glue problem The question is: Why do children want to sniff glue or any other inhalant? The quick answer is: It provides a quick high or a buzz. But there are so many other cheap alternatives as well like gasoline, paint thinners, lighter fluid, nail polish remover including a host of other inhalants, all within...

23rd May

Letters to the Editor | Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Simply marvelous I have nothing but praise for the Fijiana girls. From a very little country, they do Fiji proud when they battle against a much larger country with resources and experience much greater than has Fiji. The Fijiana are simply marvelous. P Kailola Suva Extended role not needed I disagree with former permanent secretary...