If you're as confused as most people by the exact circumstances surrounding the continuing presence in Fiji of the Russian superyacht, Amadea, join the club. Here’s our modest attempt to cut through the fog. 12 days ago - on April 14 - the CJ Patel Fiji Sun newspaper trumpeted an exclusive with the Police Commissioner, Sitiveni Qilihio, … [Read more...] about # THE SAGA OF THE AMADEA
# ANSWERS PLEASE, AG
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s claim in the parliament that he didn’t flee Fiji in 1987 has again thrown a spotlight on the allegations that he made and detonated bombs as part of the Indo-Fijian resistance movement against the Sitiveni Rabuka-led coups. There are people who were part of the same movement who are shaking their heads in astonishment that … [Read more...] about # ANSWERS PLEASE, AG
# THE NEW FACE OF PACIFIC WOMEN
A nation's loss is the region's gain. (Well, Fiji benefits too). The incomparable Mereseini Rakuita has become the face of Pacific women to the world by being appointed principal advisor to the Pacific Community (SPC) on gender issues. It is a wonderful breakthrough for her and for Fijian women generally. Mere Rakuita has long been regarded as a … [Read more...] about # THE NEW FACE OF PACIFIC WOMEN
# DISSECTING UN-SPEAK IN FIJI
Our recent story revealing that Fiji is paying for the United Nations to be in the country by picking up its rent and is also planning to construct a dedicated headquarters for the UN in Suva is now getting traction in the mainstream media. And as Alice said down the rabbit hole in the Lewis Carroll classic, it just gets curiouser and … [Read more...] about # DISSECTING UN-SPEAK IN FIJI
# FLASHBACK: A FIJIFIRST PRE-ELECTION SCANDAL 2
March 12 2022: REVEALED: THE SECRET DEAL FOR FIJI TO PAY FOR THE UNITED NATIONS TO BE IN FIJI. The leaked internal UN document that reveals the secret arrangement between the Fijian Government and the United Nations for Fiji to fund a dedicated headquarters in Suva for the 18 UN agencies operating in Fiji. As Grubsheet reported in our last … [Read more...] about # FLASHBACK: A FIJIFIRST PRE-ELECTION SCANDAL 2
# FLASHBACK: A FIJIFIRST PRE-ELECTION SCANDAL 1
March 11 2022: In the midst of an unprecedented economic downturn, the FijiFirst government has committed itself to funding the construction of a dedicated building in Suva to house the 18 United Nations agencies operating in Fiji. One UN House – on the corner of Augustus and High Streets in Toorak - will be constructed by the FNPF on land … [Read more...] about # FLASHBACK: A FIJIFIRST PRE-ELECTION SCANDAL 1