Editors Comment

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,...

23rd September

Editorial comment | Raising the stakes

It is good that Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua has come out immediately to allay public fears in the wake of the alleged firebombing incident outside the Totogo Police Station in Suva. It is understandable that what happened would cause concern among members of the public. How else are people expected to respond to...

22nd September

Editorial comment | Looking to the future

Finally, we have some attention now firmly focused on identifying major challenges in our education system. Education Ministry permanent secretary Selina Kuruleca has revealed that while 99 per cent of students complete primary school, approximately 20 per cent of these students will drop out of school between years 8 and 12. If that wasn’t bad...

21st September

Editorial | Addressing our sugar woes

It is encouraging to hear Sugar Minister Charan Jeath Singh talk about the need to address problems faced by our sugar cane farmers. He believes there is a need to do this if the industry is to be revitalised. A collaborative approach, he said, is being encouraged to ensure the advancement of the industry. He...

20th September

Editorial comment | All for Fiji

Have you ever thought about the support for the Flying Fijians? The fan base that is! Think about it. Who can ever dispute where the hearts of Flying Fijians fans lie! A video is trending on social media. It shows a group of Fijians on their way to watch the Flying Fijians, obviously against Wales...

19th September

Editorial comment | A powerful statement

Powerful! Dominating! What a game! That 22-15 victory over the Australian Wallabies at the Rugby World Cup in France was like an injection of enthusiasm and confidence for Fiji as a nation. It is difficult not to be swayed by the outpouring of emotions yesterday. It is difficult to not be swayed by the feeling...

18th September

Editorial | Startling revelations

There are stories that need to be told for the sake of transparency and for the sake of the nation. Then there is the bit about law and order, and adherence to the rule of law. So when Fiji Trades Union Congress (FTUC) general secretary Felix Anthony finally opened up about what he went through...