Editors Comment

Editorial comment | Looking ahead to Portugal

When all things are said and done, Fijian fans will be keen to see some changes in the way we prepare for Portugal in our final pool game at the Rugby World Cup in France....

2nd October

Editorial | Now that was tough

Now that wasn’t a game we’d expected from the Flying Fijians. To be staring at a blank wall at the break wasn’t easy to accept. Especially being down 0-9 at the breather. It was difficult to watch Georgia control the tempo in the first spell. It was difficult to watch them come off with some...

1st October

Editorial | Where are we headed?

As we reflect on the journey of the Flying Fijians at the Rugby World Cup in France, it is difficult to shrug aside our soccer journey. Without a doubt, this is a popular sport in Fiji. You’ve only got to see the large number of fans that converge at various tournaments organised by the governing...

30th September

Editorial Comment | Respect!

After that thriller at Saint Etienne, when we defeated the Australian Wallabies, Flying Fijians fans are now anticipating big things when we take on the might of Georgia early tomorrow morning at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux in France. This is it! The big one if there ever was one! Early tomorrow morning, fans will...

29th September

Editorial comment | Shifting the smoke

The revelation by Local Government Minister Maciu Nalumisa that major health hazards caused by fires at the Vunato Dump Site would soon be a thing of the past is encouraging. In fact, people of Lautoka who have suffered over the years will greet this news with great anticipation. It’s something they want to hear. It...

28th September

Editorial comment | Positive outcome

It is encouraging to know that Fiji’s financial system remains sound and stable and the Reserve Bank of Fiji continues to keep a close eye on the financial sector stability. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Professor Biman Prasad said this after the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) submitted its 2022-2023 audited financial statements...

27th September

Editorial comment | To the rescue

There is so much to be grateful for, and so much to reflect on when a joint rescue mission between the Fiji Navy search and rescue (SAR) and the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) Fiji resulted in the rescue of two sailors aboard a stricken yacht southwest of Viti Levu. The Fiji Navy confirmed three people...