02 Monday Sep 2013
Posted in Articles & Reports
“The dangers of excessive and unwarranted concealment of pertinent facts, far outweigh the dangers that are cited to justify them.”
Say NO to TOTAL IMMUNITY that includes immunity for Government Ministers from prosecution for CORRUPTION.
01 Sunday Sep 2013
Posted in Articles & Reports
Seamus Heaney, Irish poet and Nobel Prize winner, died on Friday 30th August 2013at the age of 74 ..
It is always better to avenge dear ones than to indulge in mourning. For every one of us, living in this world means waiting for our end.
Seamus Heaney
08 Thursday Aug 2013
Posted in Articles & Reports
FICAC is hosting a seminar on “Public Sector Accountability and Integrity in Project Implementation and Procurement” where representatives of various government departments are taking part.
Have you asked why your Minister extended valuable concessions without going to tender or increasing government revenue George?
08 Thursday Aug 2013
Posted in Articles & Reports
Chairman Ajith Kodagoda should get smart, if Vodafone Fiji is not involved FNPF funds will be subjected to unnecessary risk… GET OUT NOW.
03 Saturday Aug 2013
Posted in Articles & Reports
5738 senior citizens are currently assisted through the government’s Social Pension Scheme.31 Wednesday Jul 2013
Posted in Articles & Reports
We know that the Fiji Pensioners can never trust him, he is the perpetrator of the decree that deprived Fiji pensioners of their basic civli rights and their pension entitlement. He directly deprived them of the right to appeal to the judiciary for justice.
This man is now appealing to people to work with the government, a government controlled by him that did not hesitate to steal from the weakest members of our society.
The measure of a government or a society it how it treats its weakest members including the elderly.. In this, the current Fiji administration now fully controlled by this man has failed miserably.
24 Wednesday Jul 2013
Posted in Press Releases
Investment in new aircraft, products and services key result-drivers
Nadi, Fiji – Air Pacific Ltd., which rebranded to ‘Fiji Airways’ just over three weeks ago, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2013 (1 April 2012 – 31 March 2013). Mr. Nalin Patel, Chairman of Board of Directors of Air Pacific Limited Trading as Fiji Airways, said that the airline and its consolidated group (Air Pacific Group) both made operating profits. (Air Pacific Group comprises Fiji Airways, its wholly owned subsidiary Pacific Sun, and a 38.75% stake in the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa on Denarau Island). Fiji Airways had another record breaking year in terms of its revenue and passenger numbers.
On a net basis, Fiji Airways reported an after tax profit of $14.1m and Air Pacific Group reported an after tax profit of $17.8m (versus after tax profits of $11.4m and $10.7m respectively for 2011/12). In addition, and before any further increase in the size of its fleet, Fiji Airways increased annual revenue by $13.8m compared to 2011/2012, and by $104.3m compared to FY2010/2011. The airline also carried 14,167 more passengers than in 2011/12, and 99,649 more passengers than in 2010/2011.
Mr. Patel attributed the airline’s decrease in underlying operating profit this year to the floods in April 2012, Cyclone Evan in December 2012, expenditures related to rebranding the airline, and costs related to preparation for induction of its airline’s new fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft.
“Given that we initially expected to make a loss during this transition year, wherein we are exiting our older B747s and inducting our first ever owned A330 wide-body aircraft, I’m quite pleased with our results for 2012/13,” Mr. Patel said. “These results handily beat our business plan, and I continue to be thrilled with the successful turnaround of Fiji’s national airline. Credit for this must be given to our dedicated and hard-working employees.”
“Just three short years ago we experienced the biggest loss in our history, so a second year of sustained operating profit is a good result. Our focus is now on inducting our new A330s and expediting efficiencies in our fleet and schedule this year.”
Mr. Patel added that confidence in the airline’s business plan was underscored by the support of German banks KfW IPEX-Bank and Helaba, who are financing the airline’s brand new A330 aircraft, backed by the Export Credits Guarantee Department of the British Government (ECGD).
“We have consistently stated that our restructure and turnaround plan is an on-going process, and we are still not done yet. Our team knows that there is a lot of hard work and commitment required to see the changes through to completion. Our plan is to build a platform to be sustainably profitable and to allow our staff, shareholders and the entire country to benefit from our success.”
“We remain ever mindful of the possible challenges posed by market uncertainty, a slowdown of major world economies, and the ever-present threat of further volatility in oil prices. Just three weeks ago we re-launched Air Pacific as Fiji Airways and we are thrilled by how well our rebranding efforts have been received both here in Fiji and abroad. We have always felt we are a small airline which punches well above its weight, and public and customer reactions to our new planes and new branding are proving us right. With brand new aircraft, new on board features like angled lie-flat beds, state of the art Panasonic in-flight entertainment, and a new Fijian service proposition, our customers will definitely have the best flying experience in the South Pacific.”
18 Thursday Jul 2013
Posted in Articles & Reports
Can it be true, has this man really taken total control of Fiji? He has certainly managed to place all his friends and confidants in positions of power, which gives him an extreme level of control.
It is said his office drafted the replacement constitution and ensured it gave him virtually unlimited power.
It is said he has at least 50% of the media constantly promoting him, which equates to him promoting himself.
It is said he cleverly manages a schedule for the Prime Minister which ensures Frank is constantly out of Fiji, thereby allowing his office to have total control over 14 Ministerial portfolios.
It is said he is allowed total control over government (tax payer) owned organizations/bodies; also in breach of corporate laws and standards has not published the annual accounts of Air Pacific for the past three years.
It is said he has put severe constraints on the “Rule of Law” in Fiji, due to all the decrees he has promulgated.
It is said that his greed for power and money will result in the downfall of the current government should there ever be free and fair elections.
05 Friday Jul 2013
Posted in Letters
Wake Up Frank, Wake Up NOW
Wake up before it is too late Frank, your most favoured Minister is on a rampage to satisfy his addiction to power and greed. You have allowed him too much rope Frank, he has already driven a wedge between yourself and your former supporters, indeed even your comrades in arms are appalled by the latest maneuvers of this Minister.
Your hatchet man is no longer satisfied with crumbs from the table, he wants the whole cake, and the truth is he already has most of it.
People are saying you are no longer in control Frank, they are saying that your most favoured Minister is running Fiji. making all the decisions and they no longer feel that they can vote for you if there is an election… Frank please wake up.
People are saying that your most favoured Minister is a cold, calculating, compassionless vindictive individual, who is handing out special favours to his friends at the expense of the nation, they are saying this man will bring you down because you continue to allow him to manipulate you…… Frank please, please wake up.
Look to history Frank, Caesar trusted Brutus above all others and Brutus lured him to his death.
Caesar should have listened to his wife, for she begged him not to go when Brutus called.
Please wake up Frank, there is still much that needs to be done, there is still much you must do for Fiji….
05 Friday Jul 2013
Posted in Letters
Once again we have government vehicle GP 256, driving down Bau Street this morning at approximately 10.00 AM (4/7/13) at great speed, so that we other road users had to literally veer off the road whilst he screamed down it, blinking lights, tinted windows and all!
I have complained previously on 12/4/13 about the driver of this same vehicle, doing exactly the same thing down the same road at approximately the same time.
I don’t know who the hell he thinks he is, or who the hell the ‘important’ person he is driving for thinks he is, but it is high time something was done about both of them, before someone gets hurt or killed.
He and his passenger also need to be reminded that the vehicle he continues to drive so recklessly and so dangerously, without consideration or thought for other road users is paid for by us, the taxpayers. As well, his salary as well as the salary of his ‘important’ passenger is also paid for by us, the taxpayers. Just in case their heads are so swollen, they have forgotten!
Talei Burness
Suva
Fiji Pensioners 