The plans for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission hide an uncomfortable fact – that many people involved in the events of 1987, 2000 and 2006 don’t want the truth revealed at all. Because it would expose a whole lot of hitherto secret agendas and unmask some of the plotters who have yet to be unmasked.
Coming soon, the precise details of what is so far on the public record about Sitiveni Rabuka‘s role in the mutiny in the RFMF in November 2000. As we’ll see, even what is available is an astonishing account in itself. But it begs the question as to whether a quarter of a century on, the Prime Minister will finally tell us all precisely what he was doing or whether the actual truth will remain concealed behind a whitewash.
But first, it is Grubsheet’s birthday and I am taking Monday off. A qase levu and relic of Viti Makawa heading for the twilight of my life. But still young enough to ask the hard questions and cause a great deal of trouble. Back on Tuesday.
A very happy birthday Mr GD from your fan in Japan who wakes up checking for updates on your site and checks again before dozing off at night!! Vinaka va’levu for the fight you put up daily to keep the scoundrels in check.
O-Tanjobi-omedetou🎂
Arigatou gozaimasu!
Happy birthday GD
Happy birthday GD, please accept a 7 tax holiday on behalf of the people of Fiji as a present.
As a retiree, I don’t need a tax holiday. The day off and few coldies is it. But vinaka.
Someone, anyone, please give GD a gold rolex watch! Lol!
Maybe a Minister could send him a signed nudie pic?
🙂 Nobody’s going to be singing “Happy Long Life” to me, that’s for sure.
A very blessed birthday GD.
May God’s blessings and His Righteousness shine over you always
If only this was a place where anime got discussed everyday.
All the very best Graham
Happy birthday GD, well deserved and have a cold one for the folks back home. Cheers
Qase levu means the head of a church. Maybe you were referring to qase levulevu 😀 happy birthday mate.
Vinaka. The Qase Levulevu is the Cream Puff up at the Big House biting his nails waiting to see if he will get another term. And who says I haven’t started my own church? Everyone else is. 😉
Happy Birthday to You, and May God Bless You! I am singing it to you. A public holiday and the beginning of daylight saving to boot! Thank you for the daily exposure to the rot of some of those in power in Fiji and the continued struggle of its people
Happy Birthday Lautoka boy! Isa, our small fulla in the little white suluvataga and shiny big Policeman’s sandals esa qase levu.. loloma yani and cheers vakalevu🌺
Vinaka, Martha! Yes, lots of water under the bridge. Loloma yani back.
Happy Birthday to You, and May God Bless You! I am singing it to you. A public holiday and the beginning of daylight saving to boot! Thank you for the daily exposure to the rot of some of those in power in Fiji and the continued struggle of its people. We wish you the very best in life. GD.
Happy Appreciation Day Graham – enjoy a well earned one!
Happy Birthday GD, the true son of Fiji.
Lundah must be celebrating too. Just for a day that you will not be writing 😂
Happy Birthday GD have a good one. Big vinaka for keeping your guns trained on those corrupt bastards and keeping us all in touch with what is really happening in Viti land.
Happy Birthday, GD. Many Happy returns of this day. May God bless you with a long life, good health and wisdom. Enjoy. Cheers
Happy birthday GD. Thank you for the updated news.
Happy Birthday Graham!
Thanks for being the go-to media outlet as our local journos shed tears but continue with the years since 2006. Wonder then what were the key experiences shared by Fijian journalists (following “13-14 years of working under media legislation” as a PINA official says) at the 7th Pacific Media Summit held in Niue 2 weeks ago. Perhaps, more fears and tears?
Happy Birthday GD. You deserve a one day break! Enjoy the day. You posts is the first news item I read each day. Mainstream media is too boring- bunch of suckers they are.
Its only 1030 in the bloody morning and Lynda is already drunk singing.. “Happy berfday to you, happy berfday to you..happy berfday, mithter Davith, happy berfday to you!
Down the hatch.. cheers young fella!
Happy birthday GD and have a wonderful celebration with loved ones.
Your analytical and insightful pieces on core issues infesting our beloved country is always such a breath of fresh air. May you continue to awaken, motivate and fight for truth and justice for many more years to come.
Happy birthday Graham….hope you enjoy your day off… thanks for all the Fiji news. Your ‘newspaper’ is my first/last go-to each day👍🙂..
Happy birthday Graham. You are doing more for Fiji than all those damn politicians put together, and the entire media in Fiji. You don’t ask for a cent but for Fiji you are worth your weight in gold.
Happy Birthday old man.
I wish you many more.
So productive, somebody suggested you are using AI.
No way, he is an old IBM ( Intelligent Beast of a Machine.)
Happy birthday Graham. Enjoy your day.
Happy Birthday GD! Hope you have had a wonderful day of celebration and a few cold ones!
Wishing you a very happy birthday and hoping for many more to come.
Rabuka and his cadre of f**k-wits are scrambling for the fail-safe PR countermeasures, while the rest of us are salivating at the scoop.
The scoop that RABUKA doesn’t want to relive. The adult diaper moment under the pool table.
Digressing a bit, Happy Birthday slugger.
Happy Birthday, GD!
Thank you once again for your invaluable service to Fiji. Your contributions are not only thoroughly researched and evidence-based but also strike a delicate balance—culturally sensitive, yet adhering to the highest standards of objective journalism. Your work is a testament to professionalism, and we deeply appreciate it. Wishing both you and GS many, many happy returns of the day!
The majority of us stand firmly with you and your powerful pen. Your voice is the much-needed beacon, providing a platform for us all—an essential pillar of our democracy.
On another note, there are growing concerns that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission may become yet another tool to deceive the world. For it to serve its true purpose, the injustices inflicted on our country must be fully exposed, and the perpetrators held accountable. A genuine commission would require a root-and-branch investigation, demanding public admissions of guilt. Expectations are high, and we must ensure that the best possible outcomes are delivered. Our people deserve nothing less.
Thank you Graham and Happy Birthday. We appreciate you 🌹
Happy birthday 🎂 Graham