Brought to you by the makers of Coca Cola. A new Bounty Rum and Cola with 10 per cent alcohol by volume and a massive sugar hit. A great way to deal with problem drinking among the young and an explosion in the incidence of diabetes. The liquor companies are obliged by law to carry the warning "Enjoy Responsibly". But is it responsible to … [Read more...] about # JUST WHAT FIJIAN YOUNG PEOPLE NEED
# RABUKA LEADS US INTO THE HEART OF DARKNESS
On Thursday, barring a miracle, parliament will vote for Fiji to have a convicted criminal, racist, misogynist and alleged child abuser as its next head of state. The determination of the Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka to install his own chief - the Tui Cakau, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu - as president and representative of all Fijians marks a new low … [Read more...] about # RABUKA LEADS US INTO THE HEART OF DARKNESS
# WHAT’S IN AN ENGLISH WORD? EVERYTHING. (UPDATED SUNDAY AM)
The word "Fijian" does not belong to the iTaukei. It is an English language word to describe people from Fiji, the place. Just as people from Australia are Australian, people from Canada are Canadian, people from America are American and so on. So it is bereft of logic for iTaukei to claim the word "Fijian" as their own. And bereft of logic to … [Read more...] about # WHAT’S IN AN ENGLISH WORD? EVERYTHING. (UPDATED SUNDAY AM)
# USP UNIONS SLINK BACK TO WORK (UPDATED TUE 29TH)
They have been very good at trumpeting their cause to local politicians and a pliant media. But the unions at the Wonderland of USP - led by Alice (Rosie Fatiaki) and the White Rabbit ( Reuben Colata) have been less keen to trumpet the fact that they have advised their members to return to work. (see previous story). According to the following … [Read more...] about # USP UNIONS SLINK BACK TO WORK (UPDATED TUE 29TH)
# THE “OUCH” FACTOR BEGINS TO BITE AT USP
At the end of the first week of the strike by USP unions pressing for the removal of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Pal Ahluwalia, even union leaders themselves are openly expressing their fear of the stoppage fizzling out. Why? Because as the days pass, it is starting to dawn on many of those on strike that they didn't factor in the serious … [Read more...] about # THE “OUCH” FACTOR BEGINS TO BITE AT USP
# A RACIST, MISOGYNIST AND ALLEGED CHILD ABUSER FOISTED ON THE NATION AS HEAD OF STATE (UPDATED THURS)
Fiji continues its march into the abyss as the Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, confirms that he is proposing his own chief - the Tui Cakau, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu - to be president of the republic after the incumbent, the Tui Macuata, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, withdrew from contesting a second term. Unless there is a rebellion in the … [Read more...] about # A RACIST, MISOGYNIST AND ALLEGED CHILD ABUSER FOISTED ON THE NATION AS HEAD OF STATE (UPDATED THURS)