Eyebrows will have been raised in the "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance of Australia, New Zealand, the US, Britain and Canada at the sight of Lynda Tabuya at Sitiveni Rabuka's right hand as he discussed an upgraded security arrangement with the Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, during the Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara. Why? Because … [Read more...] about # SECURITY RISK. LYNDA TABUYA BY THE PM’S SIDE AS HE DISCUSSES A NEW SECURITY TREATY WITH AUSTRALIA (UPDATED THURS AM)
# FIJI STANDS SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH ISRAEL AT THE WORST POSSIBLE TIME
Sitiveni Rabuka has upended decades of even-handedness in Fiji's foreign policy by siding resolutely with Israel as it shocks the world by bombing Qatar for the first time and prepares for a full invasion of Gaza. What happened to our policy of being "friends to all and enemies to none"? Flushed down the toilet as the Prime Minister prepares to … [Read more...] about # FIJI STANDS SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH ISRAEL AT THE WORST POSSIBLE TIME
# CHRISTIAN FREELOADERS, COALITION PONTIUS PILATES AND AN AIRLINE THAT SHOULD HAVE DEMANDED PAYMENT UP FRONT
Fiji Airways was insisting back in October 2023 that its decision to fly a planeload of Christian pilgrims from Fiji to Israel to commemorate the Feast of the Tabernacle was strictly a commercial decision. Some decision. It has cost the majority public-owned national airline some $2-million in unpaid bills and triggered a wave of litigation. … [Read more...] about # CHRISTIAN FREELOADERS, COALITION PONTIUS PILATES AND AN AIRLINE THAT SHOULD HAVE DEMANDED PAYMENT UP FRONT
# GOD HELP US, FIJI. THIS IS THE QUALITY OF OUR LEADERSHIP
So after having put his attendance at the Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Honiara in doubt, the lame Prime Minister arrives in the Solomons capital after all, with his "Minister for Bullsh*t, Bonking and Weed" in tow. What on earth was all the bullsh*t about last week of having an "important matter" to discuss with the President about the … [Read more...] about # GOD HELP US, FIJI. THIS IS THE QUALITY OF OUR LEADERSHIP
# HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! TO BIOLOGICAL FATHERS AND STAND-INS ALIKE
A special shout-out to all Grubsheet readers who are fathers or anyone who is acting as a surrogate father to any young person, whether it is grandparents, uncles or extended family or friends. God knows our kids need positive role models more than ever in these challenging times. And this is a day to celebrate your role in making a difference … [Read more...] about # HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! TO BIOLOGICAL FATHERS AND STAND-INS ALIKE
# PETER SIPELI GIVES VISITORS A DOSE OF REALITY IN HIS TOURS OF THE UNDERBELLY OF FIJI’S CAPITAL
13 years ago, I wrote an article about my place of birth entitled "Suva, City of Dreams". (See the link below) Even then, there was a degree of derision about the white man who had clearly had too much sun ( or strong drink) with his romanticised depiction of a city that few other people could still recognise. But I made, and make, no apology … [Read more...] about # PETER SIPELI GIVES VISITORS A DOSE OF REALITY IN HIS TOURS OF THE UNDERBELLY OF FIJI’S CAPITAL