Editors Comment

Editorial comment | Facing challenges

The fact that only six of the eight operating theatres at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWMH) are operational is a concern. It is worrying that the Health Ministry needs $400,000 to fix the two...

1st June

Editorial comment | Making things work

The fact that health services, or the lack of it, is a reason people are leaving for better opportunities abroad is a concern. Nadi private doctor Ahmed Shariff, speaking at a National Budget consultation, said a taxation system needed to be implemented for the health sector to improve and upgrade its services and facilities. The...

31st May

Editorial comment | A united front

The revelation that threats of new drugs entering the Pacific region cannot be ruled out is a concern. It isn’t new though. This is why it is important that we listen to and appreciate what Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew is suggesting. Speaking at the Pacific Detector Dog Programme (PDDP) annual workshop last...

30th May

Editorial comment | Vigilant parenting in digital age

The revelation that a non-governmental organisation is calling on parents to be vigilant with the content their children upload online should attract attention. In fact it is the way to go. There must be vigilance on the part of parents and guardians. The call by the NGO comes in the wake of a surge in...

29th May

Editorial comment | A soldier, scholar and statesman

Today we celebrate the life of a special man. He was a man of many hats. He was soldier, a scholar, a chief and a statesman! Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka raises some fundamental issues in his message to the nation for Ratu Sukuna Day today. He draws our attention to what Ratu Sukuna did to...

28th May

Editorial comment | A nailbiter in the end

What a joy it was to see the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika run the ball yesterday on firm underfoot conditions at Churchill Park in Lautoka in Round 14 of the Super Rugby Pacific competition. The teams obviously loved the intensity, and the fans loved the show. In the end it was a classic display...

27th May

Editorial comment | Life and road rules

Now that the first meeting of the Great Council of Chiefs in 16 years has ended on the island of Bau, we look forward to celebrations to mark Ratu Sukuna Day. Events have been scheduled reflecting on the life of a man who has been described as a statesman, a leader and a chief. Students...