Does Fiji now have three foreign ministers – the main Foreign Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, his deputy, Lenora Qereqeretabua and H.E the President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere? It sure looks that way when the President – who is meant to be above politics - represents Fiji at a political gathering of world leaders to muster support for Ukraine against the … [Read more...] about # THE HEAD OF STATE UTTERLY COMPROMISED
# IS THIS WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS? AIYAZ DIES IN JAIL AND GEORGE BECOMES PRIME MINISTER?
So Magistrate Yogesh Prasad (any relation?) denies Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum permission to travel to Singapore for further medical treatment. Oh well. At least I get to keep my own kidney in my rash bet that if he was allowed to leave, the ousted AG would return. (see previous stories). The learned Magistrate disagrees. … [Read more...] about # IS THIS WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS? AIYAZ DIES IN JAIL AND GEORGE BECOMES PRIME MINISTER?
# HERE WE GO AGAIN. MORE INSTABILITY
The Fiji Times is a miserable rag of a newspaper at the best of times. But it totally crosses the line today by using a convicted felon who took part in the 2000 coup to call for the release of the coup frontman, George Speight. Journalist Joe Nata spent 23 years in prison for his part in the rebellion. He has served his time and deserves his … [Read more...] about # HERE WE GO AGAIN. MORE INSTABILITY
# BIB ‘N’ BUB. THEY REALLY DO THINK WE ARE STUPID
It is astonishing that Biman Prasad and Richard Naidu hold the Fijian people in such contempt that they maintain the pretence of that they are independent of each other when they are one and the same. The Fiscal Review Committee - which is chaired by NFP stalwart Richard Naidu - is a creation of Biman Prasad. He uses it as a device to give … [Read more...] about # BIB ‘N’ BUB. THEY REALLY DO THINK WE ARE STUPID
# JUST LET HIM GO
There was an ugly element to yesterday's attempt by Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to get permission to travel to Singapore for medical treatment - the conduct of the state prosecutor, Nancy Tikoisuva, one of the also-rans who have been elevated in the ODPP by the illegally appointed Acting DPP, John Rabuku. It is perfectly acceptable in any case for the … [Read more...] about # JUST LET HIM GO
# DON’T WORRY. THE AUSSIES WILL FIX IT
Everything that is wrong with modern-day Fiji is encapsulated in one story in today's Fiji Times - the nonchalance of our authorities about running a brand new naval patrol boat onto a reef in Lau because someone else is going to pay for it. Never mind the chronic blame game in national life in which it is always someone's else's fault. The … [Read more...] about # DON’T WORRY. THE AUSSIES WILL FIX IT