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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)

Most people who engage in corrupt conduct make some attempt to hide it but not Mahendra "Mac" Patel - the "Chairman Emeritus" of the Motibhai Group of companies who was recently pardoned by Sitiveni Rabuka's government without having to face punishment after being found guilty of abuse of office. As Grubsheet has detailed in several articles, … [Read more...] about # IS THIS THE WORST INSTANCE OF CORRUPTION IN FIJI?

Powering down my laptop, packing my bag and heading off into the New South Wales "bush" for some R&R and to clear my head. It isn't strictly a strike because this worker doesn't get paid. But when you run a one man operation, it's important to occasionally walk away. And especially when the news is so unrelentingly depressing that you … [Read more...] about # TIS THE SEASON TO STRIKE AND GRUBSHEET IS GOING OUT TOO

A video clip of the turnout at USP this morning as the two staff unions go on strike to demand the removal of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Pal Ahluwalia. Posted without too much detail because Grubsheet has given the unions enough stick for withdrawing their services without rubbing it in by making the observation that most Sunday School … [Read more...] about # TODAY’S STRIKE AND DEMONSTRATION AT USP

Manoa Kamikamica goes public saying he is sweet with the Prime Minister as the nation speculates about the identities of those Sitiveni Rabuka was referring to when he revealed a split in the ranks of the People's Alliance. So who are the rebels and would-be defectors? In the absence of them being outed or identifying themselves, the guessing … [Read more...] about # IT ISN’T ME, SAYS MANOA, AS SPECULATION RAGES (COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE FRI AM)

The two staff unions at USP haven't wasted any time in announcing strike action tomorrow, including a demonstration at the university's Laucala campus. The announcement - circulated to union members today - doesn't say whether it is a one day stoppage or the commencement of wider action. But USP is making it clear that salaries will be docked … [Read more...] about # USP UNIONS TO STRIKE ON FRIDAY. UPDATED THURS EVENING