Letters To The Editors

Letters to the Editor | Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Fantastic home support SWIRE Shipping Fijian Drua skipper Meli Derenalagi alluded to the faith in God and the support of fans as two critical reasons for the team making it into the historic top eight....

6th June

Letters to the Editor | Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Death by sugar THAT’S what diabetes translates to in iTaukei: “death by sugar”. On page 42 of The Fiji Times (3/6/23), there was a serious article titled “Are we failing our children”. On the facing page was a full-page colourful advertisement for a brand of ice-cream on a stick. This particular ice-cream was covered in...

5th June

Letters to the Editor | Monday, June 5, 2023

The man behind the scenes IF a picture could paint a thousands words – amidst the celebration and shouts of joy after the Fijian Drua emphatic win over the Reds – one man sat in the middle of the field and returned the glory to He, the giver of all strength. The man the living...

4th June

Letters to the Editor | Sunday, June 4, 2023

Farewell Elenoa Kunatuba! Elenoa Kunatuba, who played a huge role in the growth of women’s rugby in Fiji, was laid to rest this week. She was given a fitting farewell. When women’s rugby started to grow in Fiji two names became prominent — Elenoa Kunatuba and Vela Naucukidi. I followed their contributions closely. Kunatuba gave...

3rd June

Letters to the Editor | Saturday, June 3, 2023

For the love of family! Motivation allows people to see beyond their jobs. This has proved true for Joneti Rokotuibau whose story was penned by Elena Vucukula via the People column (FT: 02/06). Sharing her story, Elena said that she switched vocation as she wanted to do better in life. Her dedication paid off as...

2nd June

Letters to the Editor | Friday, June 2, 2023

A legacy is set While calling it a day, The Fiji Times sports reporter Paulini Curuqara set a legacy. Having spent valuable time with the Sports department and covering sporting events Paulini earned accolades for the work that she did. She described her journey as amazing with some amazing people (FT: 01/06). That’s the beauty...

1st June

Letters to the Editor | Thursday, June 1, 2023

The late statesman, a true son THE week-long Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day celebration concluded on a bright and high note at Albert Park on Monday. The week’s celebration to commemorate the first statesman for the country was well-received by many, considering that the celebration was taking place after more than a decade. I agree...