Letters To The Editors

Letters to the Editor – Monday, March 27, 2023

Poor support for victorious Silktails I was blessed to witness Silktails win at Churchill Park on Saturday. While the focus is on our two Drua sides, I was offered an invitation by a significant personnel...

26th March

Letters to the Editor – Sunday, March 26, 2023

African tulip THE African tulip is truly a pest and is steadily over-running our forests all along the Queen’s and King’s roads. This is most alarming. I am truly concerned. Over the years, through these columns, I have called for its eradication on many occasions. Somehow, no one took heed at all. I now make...

25th March

Letters to the Editor – Saturday, March 25, 2023

Tribute to Joshco Wakaniyasi THE community of civil society organisations has lost a friend, a mentor, an advocate, a thinker, a strategist, and above all a leader of high standing. He championed the cause and issues of persons with disabilities, or differently abled people, with great courage, compassion and zeal that none of us can...

24th March

Letters to the Editor – Friday, March 24, 2023

Rest in peace Ratu Epeli Fijians received the news of the passing of Ratu Epeli Ganilau. Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka described Ratu Epeli as a humble officer and a gentleman. He shared that Ratu Epeli’s forte was his quiet determination and love for those under his responsibility. He said that Ratu Epeli was a decorated officer....

23rd March

Letters to the Editor – Thursday, March 23, 2023

Labour migration crisis THIS crisis has exacerbated given that more people are leaving under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme or via other agencies to either Australia or New Zealand. There are more and better opportunities and demands are higher in these countries. Therefore, competency-based labour markets are either depleting or draining out, thus...

22nd March

Letters to the editor – Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Hidden statue I WAS at the Government Buildings yesterday and couldn’t help noticing that the statue of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna is slowly being overwhelmed and hidden by the flamboyant tree branches and leaves growing nearby. Since his public holiday is being resurrected, I was wondering if something could be done by the powers that...

21st March

Letters to the Editor – Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Heart-breaking loss Heartbreaking as the Queensland Reds survived a furious Fijian Drua finish to post a 27-24 win in Brisbane and climb the Super Rugby Pacific ladder to sixth place. Filipo Daugunu won a crucial turnover in the 79th minute to repel the momentum of the Drua. It was the Reds first game at their...