Editors Comment

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...

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...

17th September

Editorial | The countdown

The stage is set for what is building up to be a thriller tomorrow morning when the Flying Fijians line up against the Australian Wallabies at the Rugby World Cup in France. National coach Simon Raiwalui has named a powerful side against Eddie Jones’ side. What is creating a lot of hype though is the...

16th September

Editorial | Belief in our team

As we await the announcement of the Flying Fijians side to take on the might of the Australian Wallabies at the Rugby World Cup 2023, there is great anticipation. In fact the hype is quite high following that cracker against Wales on Monday. We succumbed to the Welsh 26-32, but there has been an outcry...

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