Opinion
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Drua in Bonus-Point Crisis as Finishing and Kicking Come Under Spotlight
When close results shape a season, the focus shifts from flair to the small, reliable touches—better game management, sharper kicking, and late-game discipline. A young aspiring referee offers a hopeful glimpse into a more inclusive future for Fiji’s rugby, while broader community concerns remind us how tiny, steady steps can quietly change the game.
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Fiji Debates a Stronger, Broader Ombudsman as Public-Accountability Reform Moves Forward
Fiji’s drive for a stronger public watchdog is intensifying, sparked by a sector-focused Ombudsperson appointment that raises questions about the reach and power of oversight. Critics warn that piecemeal reforms may leave everyday public-service failures unaddressed, widening the gap between citizens and the state. With constitutional reform talks underway, the debate is moving from complaints…
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Legacy of Girmitiya Resilience: TISI Sangam Fiji Leader Traces Nasinu School Growth and Nadawa Land Milestone
Tracing a lifetime of service rooted in the Girmitiya legacy, a longtime Fiji leader recalls grassroots work—from schools and temples to cultural renewal—and shares a vision for the Sanatan Dharam community’s enduring future.
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Fiji’s path to stability: blending one-person-one-vote democracy with iTaukei cultural sovereignty
An Indo-Fijian exile offers a personal essay that reframes Fiji’s fault lines as both cultural and political. It advocates a governance model where one-person-one-vote democracy sits alongside formal recognition of iTaukei cultural sovereignty—a vision that honors memory and invites a more inclusive future.
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Fiji voter list sparks transparency push, fueling calls for independent audits of elections and FNPF governance
Fresh letters from March 27–28 surface a broad call for clarity and accountability across electoral processes, pension governance, and daily community life. Writers scrutinize record-keeping, fund management, and local services, urging transparent checks and practical fixes. The message is urgent: public trust hinges on visible, accountable action in everyday governance.
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Suva Hosts 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s, Spotlight on Fiji Sevens’ Next Generation
Suva gears up for the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s’ 50th edition, a weekend where club pride, legends, and the next generation collide. Beyond the nostalgia, the tournament is a proving ground and a community beacon, hinting at who might light up Fiji’s sevens season. Fast, fearless rugby and a few surprise names await.
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Super Rugby Returns to Ba as Drua Host Brumbies at Four R Stadium
Rugby returns to Ba as Four R Stadium reopens and the Drua head west to face the Brumbies. Amid renewed venues and a surge of local pride, the weekend promises more than a match—it marks a fresh chapter in western Fiji’s rugby revival. History, talent, and ambition collide on home turf.
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Fiji’s Navilo reframes empowerment as daily protection, not a yearly celebration
On International Women’s Day, a new advocate reframes empowerment as daily protection rather than a yearly celebration. She shares a personal journey of silenced harm and argues that accountability—not gossip—builds safer families and stronger communities.
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Fiji’s Path to Prosperity: Invest in People for Sustainable Growth
A practical vision for Fiji focuses on investing in its people—building modern, well-paid jobs across traditional strengths and emerging industries. Grounded in discipline, high standards, and social responsibility, this plan aims to strengthen families, communities, and national pride in a changing world.
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Vanuatu Turns UNEA-7 Deadlock Into Bold Deep-Sea Science Initiative
Negotiations stall at a global ocean forum, yet a Pacific island nation makes a bold pivot—launching a science-led initiative that fuses Indigenous wisdom with cutting-edge research to illuminate the deep sea. A new chapter in ocean governance begins.